JP2016083437A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve interest of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can perform a jackpot game which includes a round game performing the opening of a big winning port, and an ending not performing the opening of the big winning port. When performing the jackpot game from a normal game state (in the case of an initial win), the game machine performs the jackpot game having a long ending period. When performing the jackpot game from a probability variable game state (in the case of a continuous win), the game machine performs the jackpot game having a short ending period. When performing the jackpot game from the normal game state, the game machine performs CI display related to a manufacturer of the game machine during the ending period of the jackpot game as shown in Fig. 6 (the middle display in the second row).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed when a predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, there is a gaming machine that determines whether or not to win a game ball by winning a starting ball provided on a game board and changes three symbols (for example, numbers) on a display screen. When such a gaming machine is determined to be a big hit, the jackpot game is played after the three changed symbols are stopped by a combination of big hits such as so-called “spotted eyes”. In the jackpot game, a big winning opening (so-called “attacker”) provided on the game board is opened. A player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning a game ball in an open big prize opening.

  In addition, such a gaming machine has a plurality of modes, and when a jackpot process is executed, the mode is changed, and the control related to the presentation is changed according to the current mode (for example, (See Patent Document 1 below).

Japanese Patent Application No. 2002-325925

  However, with the prior art, there are cases where the interest of the game cannot be improved.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game in order to solve the problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention performs a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied in a gaming machine capable of executing a predetermined performance. A determination means for determining whether or not, a symbol control means for performing a symbol change for stopping after indicating a determination result of the determination after the symbol is changed by the determination means, and the symbol control means When the symbol variation indicating that the special game is performed is performed, the special game execution unit that performs the special game after the symbol variation, the special game effect execution unit that can execute the special game effect, and the special game execution unit When the special game is performed, the game control means for controlling the game in a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the special game, and the special game state special game A specific effect executing means capable of executing effects, and the special game executing means includes an opening period in which the variable winning device is in an open state, and a closing period in which the variable winning device after the opening period is in a closed state. The special game including the special game state can be performed. When the special game is performed from the specific game state, the special game is performed during a short closing period. On the other hand, when the special game is performed from the normal game state, the short game is performed. A special game for a long closing period in which the closing period is set longer than a special game for a closing period, and the special game effect executing means is executed when the special game executing means performs the short closing period special game. During the closing period of the special game during the short closing period, the special game effect is performed without performing the special special effect. When the special game is performed during the long closing period, the special game is closed during the long closing period. Performs an effect for special game to perform the special effect in the period, the special effect is characterized by a demonstration that guides the manufacturer information about the manufacturer of the game machine to the player.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the information display part of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 1) which shows an example of operation in jackpot game of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a timing chart (the 2) which shows an example of operation | movement in the jackpot game of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of a display with the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the main-control part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the main-control part of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows an example of the hardware constitutions of the game machine of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the production control part of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot presentation end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending effect output process. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the modification of this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows the modification of this Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digipachi”) belonging to the former type 1 will be described, but the contents of the present invention are limited. is not. For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention can be applied to a revolving gaming machine called a so-called “slot machine”. Further, specific numerical values and the like shown in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the contents of the present invention.

<Basic configuration of gaming machine>
First, the basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 101. A launching unit (see reference numeral 728 in FIG. 7) for launching a game ball is provided at a lower position of the game board 101.

  The game ball launched by the launching unit rises along the rail 102, reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. Although illustration is omitted, nails and windmills are provided in the game area 103. As a result, the trajectory of the game ball when falling in the game area 103 is difficult for the player to predict. Further, the game area 103 is provided with various winning ports (for example, a starting port and a large winning port described later) through which game balls can be won.

  An image display unit 104 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. A liquid crystal display (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is used for the image display unit 104. The image display unit 104 is display-controlled by the gaming machine 100 and displays a predetermined effect image (for example, an effect symbol and background image described later).

  Below the image display unit 104 in the game board 101, a first start port 105 and a second start port 106 through which a game ball can be won are provided. The second starting port 106 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory 107 that can be opened and closed. The game ball can easily win the second starting port 106 when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened. On the other hand, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is closed.

  The ordinary electric accessory 107 is normally closed, and is opened only for a predetermined period based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination (hereinafter also referred to as “normal symbol determination result”). This normal symbol determination is performed when a game ball passes through the gates 108 provided on the left and right sides of the image display unit 104. In addition, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of winning balls every time one gaming ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106.

  In the game board 101, a large winning opening 109 that can be opened and closed is provided to the right of the first start opening 105 (to the right of the image display unit 104). The game ball becomes easy to win the prize winning opening 109 when the prize winning opening 109 is open (for example, it becomes possible to win). On the other hand, it is difficult for the game ball to win the big prize opening 109 when the big prize opening 109 is closed (for example, it becomes impossible to win).

  The big winning opening 109 is normally closed and is opened only for a predetermined period based on the jackpot determination result (hereinafter also referred to as “hit determination result”). This jackpot determination is performed by winning a game ball at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. Further, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls every time one gaming ball wins the big winning opening 109.

  In the game board 101, an ordinary winning opening 110 is provided on the left side of the first starting port 105 (left side of the image display unit 104) and the like. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls every time one gaming ball wins the normal winning opening 110. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  An information display unit 112 is provided in the lower left portion of the game board 101. The information display unit 112 displays special symbols, normal symbols, and the like. Here, the special symbol is a symbol for indicating the jackpot determination result, and the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating the normal symbol determination result. Details of the information display unit 112 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The game board 101 is incorporated in a frame member 113 having a shape surrounding the outer periphery of the game area 103. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides on the top, bottom, left, and right of the game board 101 and protrudes toward the player. In addition, the frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and the like.

  An operation handle 116 is provided at a lower position of the frame member 113 so as to protrude toward the player. The operation handle 116 receives an operation for causing the launching unit to launch a game ball. For example, the operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the operation handle 116 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player.

  The launcher launches a game ball with an intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing instruction member 117 relative to the operation handle 116. The operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor for detecting that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. The launching unit launches the game ball only when it is detected by this sensor that the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  An effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided in the lower part of the game area 103 in the frame member 113. For example, the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 function as operation means (effect operation means) for receiving an operation related to the effect.

  In addition, a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) capable of storing game balls is provided in the lower portion of the game area 103 in the frame member 113. The hitting ball supply tray has a shape inclined toward the launching unit, and sequentially sends out the stored game balls to the launching unit. Further, the game board 101 is provided with a movable accessory 130. For example, the movable accessory 130 is driven so as to advance to the front surface of the image display unit 104 during a predetermined effect.

<Details of information display section>
Next, the information display unit 112 will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the information display unit of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201, a normal symbol display unit 202, a hold number display unit 203, and a round number display unit 204. A lamp indicator or the like is used for each of the display units 201 to 204.

  The first special symbol display unit 201a is for displaying a first special symbol indicating a determination result of the jackpot determination performed by winning a game ball at the first starting port 105. For example, eight LED (Light (Emitting Diode) lamp.

  For example, the first special symbol display unit 201a is variably displayed by repeatedly turning on and off the LED lamps of the first special symbol display unit 201a so as to flow from left to right in FIG. Indicates that Further, the first special symbol display unit 201a indicates that the first special symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting only the predetermined LED lamp after the first special symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time. Which LED lamp is lit after the first special symbol variation display is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot determination performed at the start of the first special symbol variation display.

  For example, in the jackpot determination by the gaming machine 100, it is determined whether or not it is 16 rounds (hereinafter, “Round” is abbreviated as “R”) probability variation big hit and whether or not 4R probability big hit. For each of these jackpots, the lighting mode of the LED lamps in the first special symbol display unit 201a (the jackpot symbol α and the jackpot symbol β described later) is predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100.

  The first special symbol display unit 201a is an LED lamp in a lighting mode that represents the jackpot symbol α after the variable display when the jackpot determination made by winning a game ball at the first starting port 105 is determined to be a 16R probability variation jackpot. Lights up. On the other hand, the first special symbol display unit 201a is a lighting mode that represents the jackpot symbol β after the variable display when it is determined that the 4R probability variable jackpot is determined by the jackpot determination made by winning the game ball in the first starting port 105. Turn on the LED lamp.

  In addition, the first special symbol display unit 201a displays a variable display when it is determined that the game is lost (not 16R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit) based on the big hit determination made by winning the game ball in the first starting port 105. Later, the LED lamp is turned on in a manner of losing. This lost lighting mode is different from the above jackpot lighting mode.

  The second special symbol display unit 201b is for displaying a second special symbol indicating a jackpot determination result performed by winning a game ball at the second starting port 106, and the first special symbol display unit 201a Similarly, for example, eight LED lamps are provided.

  When the 2R special symbol display unit 201b is determined to be 16R probability variation big hit by the big hit determination made by winning the game ball at the second starting port 106, the second special symbol display unit 201b after the variable display is similar to the first special symbol display unit 201a. The LED lamp is turned on in a lighting mode representing the jackpot symbol α. On the other hand, the second special symbol display unit 201b changes in the same way as the first special symbol display unit 201a when it is determined that the 4R probability variation big hit is made by the big hit determination made by winning the game ball in the second starting port 106. After the display, the LED lamp is turned on in a lighting mode representing the jackpot symbol β.

  In addition, the second special symbol display unit 201b determines that the first special symbol display unit 201b is lost (not 16R probability variation big hit or 4R probability variation big hit) by the big hit determination made by winning the game ball in the second starting port 106. As with the special symbol display unit 201a, the LED lamp is turned on in a lighting manner representing a lost symbol after the variable display. The lighting mode representing the lost symbol is different from the lighting mode representing the jackpot symbol α and the jackpot symbol β.

  The normal symbol display unit 202 is for displaying a normal symbol indicating a determination result of the normal symbol determination performed by the game ball passing through the gate 108. For example, “O”, “Δ”, “X” is displayed. 3 LED lamps are provided.

  The normal symbol display unit 202 displays each of the LEDs of the normal symbol display unit 202 by sequentially turning on and off in order of “O” → “Δ” → “×” → “O” →. Indicates that it is inside. Further, the normal symbol display unit 202 indicates that the normal symbol is stopped and displayed by lighting only the predetermined LED lamp after the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time. Which LED lamp is turned on after the normal symbol variation display is determined according to the determination result of the normal symbol determination performed at the start of the variation display of the normal symbol.

  For example, in the normal symbol determination by the gaming machine 100, it is determined whether or not it is per normal symbol length opening and whether or not it is per normal symbol short opening. When the normal symbol display unit 202 determines that the normal symbol length is about to be released by the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on the “○” LED lamp after the variable display. On the other hand, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on the “Δ” LED lamp after the variable display when it is determined that the normal symbol is short open by the normal symbol determination. In addition, the normal symbol display unit 202 turns on the “×” LED lamp after the variable display when it is determined that the loss (no per normal symbol length open or per normal symbol short open) is determined by the normal symbol determination.

  The number-of-holds display unit 203 is for displaying the number of pieces of on-hold information (hereinafter referred to as “number of on-hold information”). The first special symbol hold number display unit 203a, the second special symbol hold number display unit 203b, And a normal symbol hold number display section 203c.

  The first special symbol hold number display unit 203a displays the number of hold information stored when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 during the special symbol change display or the big hit game (hereinafter referred to as “first hold information number”). Display). The second special symbol hold number display section 203b displays the number of hold information stored when the game ball wins the second starting port 106 during the special symbol variation display or the big hit game (hereinafter referred to as “second hold information number”). Display). In the following, the sum of the number of the first holding information and the number of the second holding information is referred to as the “number of special figure holding information”.

  The normal symbol hold number display section 203c displays the number of hold information stored when the game ball passes through the gate 108 during the normal symbol change display or during the release of the normal electric accessory 107 (hereinafter referred to as "the normal figure hold information number"). Display).

  In the gaming machine 100, the upper limit number of the first hold information number, the second hold information number, and the usual hold information number is set to “4”. Therefore, the first special symbol reservation number display unit 203a, the second special symbol reservation number display unit 203b, and the normal symbol reservation number display unit 203c each include four LED lamps. And the 1st special symbol reservation number display part 203a, the 2nd special symbol reservation number display part 203b, and the normal symbol reservation number display part 203c light the LED lamp of the same number as the number of corresponding hold information respectively.

  The round number display unit 204 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game. As described above, the gaming machine 100 has a 16R probability variation jackpot and a 4R probability variation jackpot. Therefore, the round number display unit 204 includes an LED lamp that displays “16R” and an LED lamp that displays “4R”. Then, the round number display unit 204 turns on the LED lamp of “16R” during the jackpot game performed when it is determined that the 16R probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, the round number display unit 204 turns on the LED lamp of “4R” during the jackpot game performed when it is determined that the 4R probability variation jackpot.

<About basic operation of gaming machines>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the launch instruction member 117 is operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 launches a game ball into the game area 103 by driving the launch unit. The gaming machine 100 acquires hold information corresponding to the right to receive a jackpot determination when the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The hold information includes a hit determination random number, a symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number, and the like. These random numbers will be described later.

  When the gaming machine 100 acquires the hold information, the game machine 100 makes a jackpot determination using the hold information. In the case of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 determines whether to make a 16R probability variation jackpot, a 4R probability variation jackpot, or a loss in the jackpot determination. When the gaming machine 100 determines the jackpot, the special symbol display unit 201 displays the special symbol in a variable manner. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 variably displays a special symbol, the image display unit 104 variably displays three effect symbols.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 can perform various effects (for example, a normal transition, a special transition, a reach effect, etc., which will be described later) during the variation display of special symbols and effect symbols. The gaming machine 100 suggests to the player whether or not there is a possibility of winning a jackpot and the level of expectation for the jackpot (also referred to as “reliability”) depending on the contents of the effect of the performed performance.

  When the gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol for a predetermined variation time, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the jackpot determination result. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the special symbol, it also displays the effect symbol. For example, if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays a special symbol so as to become a lost symbol, and stops and displays an effect symbol so as to be a combination of loses.

  Examples of combinations of loses include so-called “reach lose eyes” and “break eyes”. For example, in the reach lose eye, among the three effect symbols, the first stop symbol (for example, a left effect symbol described later) and the second stop symbol (for example, a right effect symbol described later) are the same number, and the third stop symbol is displayed. A combination (for example, “1 · 2 · 1”) in which a symbol (for example, a medium effect symbol to be described later) is a number different from the number. In addition, for example, among the three effect symbols, the first stop symbol (for example, a left effect symbol to be described later) and the second stop symbol (for example, a right effect symbol to be described later) are not the same number (different numbers). It is a combination (for example, “1, 2, 2”). The gaming machine 100 does not play the big hit game when the lost symbol or the combination of the lost symbols is stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 stops displaying a special symbol so that it becomes a jackpot symbol (a jackpot symbol α or a jackpot symbol β), and stops displaying the effect symbol so as to be a jackpot combination To do. As a combination of jackpots, so-called “bottle eyes” and “chance eyes” can be mentioned. For example, among the three effect symbols, the first stop symbol (for example, a later-described left effect symbol), the second stop symbol (for example, a later-described right effect symbol), and the third stop symbol (for example, a later-described middle effect symbol). Is a combination (for example, “1 · 1 · 1”) with the same number. In addition, for example, the chance is a combination in which a first stop symbol (for example, a later-described left effect symbol) and a second stop symbol (for example, a later-described right effect symbol) among the three effect symbols are respectively predetermined numbers. (For example, “1, 2, 3”). When the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the jackpot symbol or the jackpot combination, the gaming machine 100 subsequently plays a jackpot game.

  When the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game, the game winning opening 109 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the case of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 performs the opening of the winning prize opening 109 for 30 seconds as 1R in the 16R probability changing big hit game performed by determining that it is 16R probability changing big hit in the jackpot determination. On the other hand, in the 4R probability variation jackpot game that is performed by determining that the 4R probability variation jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination, the gaming machine 100 performs the opening for 30 seconds of the big winning opening 109 as 1R for 4R. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls each time a game ball wins a prize winning opening 109 opened.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 obtains the general-purpose holding information corresponding to the right to receive the normal symbol determination if the gaming ball passes through the gate 108. When the gaming machine 100 obtains the ordinary figure holding information, the gaming machine 100 performs normal symbol determination using the ordinary figure holding information. In the case of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 determines whether it is per normal symbol length opening, normal symbol per short opening or lost in normal symbol determination. When the gaming machine 100 performs the normal symbol determination, the normal symbol display unit 202 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner. When the gaming machine 100 displays the normal symbol in a predetermined period, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the normal symbol determination result. When the gaming machine 100 is stopped and displayed so as to indicate the normal symbol length per opening or the normal symbol short opening per, the normal electric accessory 107 is opened for a predetermined period.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 controls the game in the high-probability gaming state until the symbol variation is performed 74 times after the jackpot game. For example, when the gaming machine 100 is in a high probability gaming state, the determination probability of determining a jackpot in the jackpot determination is higher than when the gaming machine 100 is not in a high probability gaming state, that is, in a low probability gaming state. Furthermore, after the big hit game, the gaming machine 100 controls the game in the auxiliary game state until 70 symbol changes are performed. For example, when the gaming machine 100 is in the auxiliary gaming state, the game ball is moved to the second starting port 106 by increasing the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 107 or extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 107. Increase the chance to win a prize (activate the so-called “short-time function”).

<Functional configuration of gaming machine>
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 includes a determination unit 310, a symbol control unit 320, a special game execution unit 330, a game state control unit 340, and an effect execution unit 350.

  The determination unit 310 has a function of determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the determination unit 310 determines whether or not to make a big win (a hit determination described later), 16R probability variation big win and 4R when a game ball wins the first start opening 105 or the second start opening 106. It is determined whether or not the probability variation jackpot is determined (design determination described later). In this case, the starting condition is winning of game balls to the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106, and the special game is a big hit game. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game is advantageous to the player by opening the big prize opening 109 or by triggering the transition to the high probability gaming state.

  Further, even if the game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the determination unit 310 may suspend the jackpot determination based on the win without immediately performing the determination. For example, when the game ball is awarded to the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the determination unit 310 performs a jackpot determination based on the winning when the symbol is changing or the jackpot game is being played. Hold. In this case, the determination unit 310 performs the jackpot determination based on the winning after the symbol variation or the jackpot game that has been performed when the game ball has won the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106 is completed. .

  When the determination is made by the determination unit 310, the symbol control unit 320 has a function of performing a symbol change that stops after indicating a determination result of the determination after changing the symbol. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination is performed by the determination unit 310, the symbol control unit 320 stops and displays the jackpot determination result after the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 201. In this case, the symbol control unit 320 stops displaying the jackpot symbol if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, and stops displaying the missing symbol if the jackpot determination result is lost.

  When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, the symbol control unit 320 stops and displays the jackpot symbol α if the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot, and stops and displays the jackpot symbol β if the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot. In other words, when a plurality of types of jackpots are provided, the symbol control unit 320 stops and displays a jackpot symbol indicating the type of jackpot.

  In addition, when the determination unit 310 performs the jackpot determination, the symbol control unit 320 may stop and display the jackpot determination result after the effect display symbol is variably displayed on the image display unit 104. In this case, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the symbol control unit 320 stops and displays the effect symbol in a jackpot combination, and if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the symbol control unit 320 stops and displays the effect symbol in a combination of losses.

  Furthermore, in this case, the symbol control unit 320 stops and displays an odd number of double eyes if the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot and displays an even number if the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot. You may stop and display the double eyes. In addition, the symbol control unit 320 may perform stop display with a disjointed eye or stop display with a reach lose eye when displaying a combination stoppage.

  In the following, in the present embodiment, symbol variation in which the jackpot symbol or combination of jackpots is stopped by the symbol control unit 320 is referred to as “hit variation”, and symbol variation in which the combination of loser symbols or combinations is stopped is referred to as “lost”. Sometimes referred to as “variation”.

  The special game execution unit 330 has a function of performing a special game when the determination unit 310 determines that a special game is to be performed. In the present embodiment, the special game execution unit 330 performs a jackpot game when the jackpot determination made by the determination unit 310 is determined to be a jackpot. The special game execution unit 330 performs a jackpot game for 16R probability variation jackpot if the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, and performs a jackpot game for 4R probability variation jackpot if the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot.

  As will be described in detail later, the jackpot game includes a round game (open game) in which the big prize opening 109 is opened, and an opening and ending (closed game) in which the big prize opening 109 is not opened. The Further, the special game execution unit 330 can change the contents of the jackpot game according to the game state controlled by the game state control unit 340. For example, if the special game executing unit 330 is determined to be a big hit when being controlled in the low probability gaming state by the gaming state control unit 340, it is determined to be a big hit when being controlled in the high probability gaming state. Play a jackpot game for a shorter period of time.

  The gaming state control unit 340 includes a specific gaming state control unit 341 and has a function of controlling the gaming state. When a special game is performed by the special game execution unit 330, the specific game state control unit 341 has a function of controlling a game in a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the special game. In the present embodiment, the specific gaming state control unit 341 performs control in the high probability gaming state until the symbol variation is performed 74 times after the big hit game. In this case, while being controlled in the high probability gaming state by the specific gaming state control unit 341, the determination unit 310 increases the probability of determining the jackpot in the jackpot determination as compared to the case of being controlled in the low probability gaming state.

  The effect execution unit 350 has a function capable of executing various effects. For example, the effect execution unit 350 includes a specific effect execution unit 351 capable of executing a specific effect for a specific game state. For example, the specific effect is performed when a background image for the specific effect is displayed on the image display unit 104 or a BGM for the specific effect is reproduced from the speaker 114. In order to reproduce the BGM for the specific effect, the specific effect execution unit 351 has a specific effect music reproduction unit 351a as shown in FIG. The background image for the specific effect will be described later as the background image for the probability change effect mode, and the BGM for the specific effect will be described later as the BGM for the probability change effect mode. Further, the effect execution unit 350 includes a special game effect execution unit 352 that can execute an effect for a special game when the special game is executed by the special game execution unit 330. The special game effects will be described later as jackpot effects.

<Example of operation in jackpot game>
Next, an example of the operation in the jackpot game of the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, a jackpot game (a jackpot game from a low probability game state) that is performed when the gaming machine 100 determines a jackpot in the low probability game state will be described. FIG. 4 is a timing chart (part 1) illustrating an example of an operation in the jackpot game of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

<In the case of jackpot game from low probability game state>
In the case of a jackpot game from the low probability gaming state, first, the gaming machine 100 starts an opening from time t10 immediately after the jackpot symbol or the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the opening, the gaming machine 100 does not open the special winning opening 109 as shown in FIG. 4 (1), but performs the opening effect as shown in FIG. 4 (2). For example, by the opening effect, the gaming machine 100 instructs the player to launch a game ball aiming at the grand prize opening 109.

  In the case of a jackpot game from the low probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 controls the rendering in the normal performance mode before the jackpot game is started, and the performance for the normal performance mode (for example, the background image for the normal performance mode). Display and BGM reproduction for normal performance mode). Therefore, at this time, the gaming machine 100 turns off the probability variation effect mode as shown in FIG. 4 (3) (the effect for the probability variation effect mode is not performed).

  At time t11 when a predetermined opening period T1 (a period in which the player can confirm the above instruction, for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from time t10, the gaming machine 100 ends the opening and the first round game To start. In the round game, the gaming machine 100 opens the special winning opening 109 as shown in FIG. 4 (1) and performs a round effect as shown in FIG. 4 (2). For example, with the round effect, the gaming machine 100 guides the player how many rounds the current round is.

  At time t12 when a predetermined round period T2 (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed from time t11, the gaming machine 100 ends the first round game. As a result, the gaming machine 100 temporarily closes the big prize opening 109 as shown in FIG. 4 (1) and ends the round effect of the first round as shown in the “big hit effect” in FIG. 4 (2). . The gaming machine 100 repeats such a round game 16 times in the case of 16R probability variation jackpot, and 4 times in the case of 4R probability variation jackpot.

  Then, the gaming machine 100 starts ending at the time t13 when the round game of the final round (the 16th round in the case of 16R probability variation jackpot and the fourth round in the case of 4R probability variation bonus) is completed. In the case of a jackpot game from the low probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs ending from time t13 to time t15 when a predetermined ending period T3 (for example, 15 seconds) elapses. In the ending, the gaming machine 100 does not open the special winning opening 109 as shown in FIG. 4 (1), but performs the ending effect as shown in FIG. 4 (2).

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the gaming machine 100 performs a probable rush suggestion effect and a special effect in the ending effect in the case of the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state. Specifically, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability change entry suggestion effect in a period T31 from time t13 to time t14 (time later than time t13 and before time t15). For example, the game machine 100 suggests to the player that the game in the high-probability gaming state is started by the probability variation entry suggestion effect.

  Then, the gaming machine 100 performs a special effect in a period T32 from immediately after time t14 to time t15. For example, the gaming machine 100 guides the CI (Corporate Identity) of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 to the player by a special effect. Note that the content of the special performance is not limited to this. For example, it is an effort to generate a jackpot game from a low-probability gaming state (for example, “It was a hard time”), or a so-called “continuous channel” that may occur from now on. It may be something that increases the player's willingness to "e.g."

  Then, at time t15, the gaming machine 100 ends the ending (this ends the jackpot game at this time), and starts the game in the high probability gaming state. Along with this, the gaming machine 100 starts controlling the production in the probability variation production mode. Specifically, in this case, the gaming machine 100 starts displaying the background image for the probability variation effect mode and playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode from time t15.

<In the case of jackpot game from high probability gaming state>
Next, a jackpot game (a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state) performed when the gaming machine 100 determines that the jackpot is in the high probability gaming state will be described. FIG. 5 is a timing chart (part 2) showing an example of the operation in the jackpot game of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the following description of the jackpot game from the high probability game state, the description overlapping with the description of the jackpot game from the low probability game state will be simplified.

  In the case of a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, first, the gaming machine 100 starts the opening from time t20 immediately after the jackpot symbol or the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the case of a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 controls the rendering in the probability variation rendering mode before starting the jackpot game, and the background for the probability variation rendering mode as shown in FIG. 5 (6). BGM for image display and probability changing effect mode is played back.

  At time t21 when the opening period T1 has elapsed from time t20, the gaming machine 100 finishes the opening and starts the first round game. When it is time t22 when the round period T2 has elapsed from time t21, the gaming machine 100 ends the first round game. Then, the gaming machine 100 starts ending at the time t23 when the round game of the final round is completed.

  In the case of a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs ending from time t23 to time t25 when a predetermined ending period T4 elapses. The ending period T4 in this case is a period shorter than the ending period T3 in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot game from the high probability game state is ended earlier than the jackpot game from the low probability game state by the short ending period. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can quickly return to a state in which the jackpot determination can be executed again for the so-called “continuous” player, and shorten the time required until the next jackpot game. And you can entertain a speedy game. In the present embodiment, only the ending period is shortened as described above, but the opening period may be shortened in the same manner.

  And in the ending effect in the case of the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability variation entry suggestion effect, but does not perform the special effect as shown in FIG. Specifically, the gaming machine 100 performs a probable rush suggestion effect from time t23 to time t25. Further, in the case of a jackpot game from the high probability game state, the gaming machine 100 starts reproduction of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode before starting the game in the high probability game state.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (6), the gaming machine 100 starts to reproduce the BGM for the probability variation effect mode from the time t24 provided between the time t23 and the time t25 (that is, during the ending period T4). . Therefore, in the case of a jackpot game from the high probability game state, the reproduction of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode is started earlier than the jackpot game from the low probability game state.

  Then, at time t25, the gaming machine 100 ends the ending (the current jackpot game ends), starts the game in the high probability game state, and performs the effect in the probability variation effect mode. In the case of the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 starts the BGM for the probability variation effect mode at the time t24, and thus continues to play this BGM and starts the probability variation effect mode from the time t25. Start displaying the background image.

<Display example by game machine>
Next, a specific display example by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, a display example performed when the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot game from a low probability gaming state will be described. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific display example by the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

<In the case of jackpot game from low probability game state>
FIG. 6A shows a display example of the image display unit 104 immediately before the jackpot game is started from the low probability gaming state (for example, immediately before time t10 in FIG. 4). At this time, the gaming machine 100 is a jackpot combination of the left effect symbol Ez1, the middle effect symbol Ez2 and the right effect symbol Ez3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as “effect symbol Ez1 to Ez3”) (in the example shown, “1”). ”Turn off”). At this time, the gaming machine 100 controls the effect in the normal effect mode, and displays the background image for the normal effect mode (the image of the sea landscape in the illustrated example) on the back of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3. doing.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 is a combination of jackpots that stop and display depending on the type of jackpot, for example, when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, an odd number of rounds, and when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot, an even number of stitches. The contents of may be different. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can suggest to the player the type of jackpot from the contents of the jackpot combination that is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 6A shows a display example of the image display unit 104 during the opening in the jackpot game from the low-probability gaming state (for example, time t10 to t11 in FIG. 4). At this time, the gaming machine 100 is performing an opening effect and displaying an image for the opening effect. For example, the opening presentation image includes a message (in the illustrated example, “right-point and aim at the big winning mouth”) instructing to launch a game ball aiming at the big winning opening 109. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can instruct the player to launch a game ball aiming at the special winning opening 109.

  Further, for example, the opening effect image may include a message indicating the start of a jackpot game (“start of jackpot game” in the illustrated example). In this way, the gaming machine 100 can guide the start of the jackpot game to the player.

  FIG. 6C shows a display example of the image display unit 104 during a round game in the jackpot game from the low probability game state (for example, time t11 to t12 in FIG. 4). At this time, the gaming machine 100 performs a round effect (for example, the first round effect), and displays a round effect image (for example, the first round effect image). For example, the round effect image includes a message (“1R” in the illustrated example) indicating how many rounds the current round is. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can guide the player how many rounds the current round is.

  Further, the round effect image may include a message indicating the number of award balls that the player has acquired so far in the current jackpot game (“○ ball acquisition” in the illustrated example). In this way, the gaming machine 100 can inform the player of the number of prize balls that the player has acquired so far in the current jackpot game.

  Furthermore, the image for the round effect may include an image (“1” in the illustrated example) indicating the combination of jackpots that is stopped and displayed immediately before the current jackpot game. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can guide the player to the jackpot combination that is stopped and displayed immediately before the current jackpot game. This is useful when the content of the jackpot combination that is stopped and displayed differs depending on the type of jackpot. In other words, in this way, the gaming machine 100 can indicate to the player the content of the current jackpot game from the content of the jackpot combination that is stopped and displayed immediately before the current jackpot game.

  FIG. 6D shows a display example of the image display unit 104 in the first half of the ending in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state (for example, time t13 to t14 in FIG. 4). At this time, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability variation entry suggestion effect among the ending effects, and displays an image for the probability variation entry suggestion effect. For example, the probability variation entry suggestion image includes a message (“probability variation entry” in the illustrated example) that guides the start of the game in the high probability gaming state. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can guide the player that the game in the high probability gaming state is started.

  FIG. 6 (o) shows a display example of the image display unit 104 in the second half of the ending in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state (for example, time t14 to t15 in FIG. 4). At this time, the gaming machine 100 performs a special effect among the ending effects and displays an image for the special effect. For example, the special effect image includes the CI of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 (“OO Corporation” in the illustrated example). Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can guide the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 to the player and other players around the player, and can improve the image of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100.

  In addition, although illustration is omitted, the gaming machine 100 has a message (for example, “It was a hard time”) for the effort to generate the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state in the special effect as described above, A message that increases the player's motivation for the so-called “continuous channel” that may occur (for example, “aim at the continuous channel”) or the like may be displayed on the image display unit 104.

  FIG. 6 (f) shows a display example of the image display unit 104 immediately after the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state is completed (for example, immediately after time t15 in FIG. 4). At this time, the gaming machine 100 displays the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 with the last stop display (here, “1”). At this time, the gaming machine 100 controls the effect in the probability variation effect mode, and displays a background image for the probability variation effect mode (an image of a space landscape in the illustrated example) on the back of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3. doing.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 100 is controlled by production in the probability variation production mode, a message indicating how many times the remaining symbol changes will shift to the low probability gaming state (in the example shown, “remaining 74 times”). May be displayed. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can guide the player how many times the remaining symbol changes are made to shift to the low probability gaming state.

<In the case of jackpot game from high probability gaming state>
Next, a display example that the gaming machine 100 performs in the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state will be described. In addition, in the description of the display example performed in the jackpot game from the high probability game state below, the description overlapping with the description of the display example performed in the jackpot game from the low probability game state will be simplified. .

  FIG. 6 (ki) shows a display example of the image display unit 104 immediately before the jackpot game starts from the high probability gaming state (for example, immediately before time t20 in FIG. 5). At this time, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 in a jackpot combination (in the illustrated example, “1” doublet). At this time, the gaming machine 100 controls the effect in the probability variation effect mode, and displays a background image for the probability variation effect mode (an image of a space landscape in the illustrated example) on the back of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3. doing.

  The gaming machine 100 displays during the opening in the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state (for example, the timing t20 to t21 in FIG. 5), as in the opening in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. I do. Further, the gaming machine 100 is also in the round game in the jackpot game from the high probability game state (for example, the timing t21 to t22 in FIG. 5), as in the round game in the jackpot game from the low probability game state, as shown in FIG. C) is displayed.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability change entry suggestion effect as described above during the ending in the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, but does not perform the special effect. Therefore, the gaming machine 100 performs the display of FIG. 6D during the ending in the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, but does not perform the display of FIG. Then, in the case of a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 starts to reproduce the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending. Therefore, in this case, when the display of FIG. 6D is performed, the reproduction of the BGM for the probability changing effect mode is started.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 immediately after the end of the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state (for example, immediately after time t25 in FIG. 5), as in the opening in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state, the display of FIG. I do.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 starts playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode from the ending of the jackpot game. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can let the so-called “ren-chang” player experience the production in the high probability gaming state from the jackpot game and entertain the production, and in the high probability gaming state It is possible to increase the player's expectation on the game. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 performs a probable rush suggestion effect and a special effect during ending in a jackpot game from a low probability gaming state. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability change entry suggestion effect during the ending in the jackpot game from the high probability game state, and does not perform the special effect. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can entertain a special effect for the so-called “first hit” player, and can fully enjoy the current jackpot game (the jackpot effect). Can improve the interest of

  In the above example, when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the BGM for the probability variation effect mode is started to be played from the ending of the jackpot game. Not exclusively. As described above, as an effect for the probability variation effect mode, there is also a display of a background image for the probability variation effect mode. Therefore, when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 may start displaying the background image for the probability variation effect mode during the ending of the jackpot game.

  Further, when the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 starts both the display of the background image for the probability variation effect mode and the reproduction of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode from the ending of the jackpot game. May be. In this case, the gaming machine 100 may start them at the same timing, or starts one of them (for example, BGM for the probability variation effect mode) first, and then the other (for example, the background image for the probability variation effect mode). Display) may also be started.

  Even in such a case, the gaming machine 100 can entertain the player in the high probability game state from the jackpot game to the so-called “ren-chan” player, and to the game in the high probability game state. Can increase the sense of expectation.

<Example of hardware configuration of gaming machine>
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 701 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 702 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect control unit 703 that controls the production.

<Main control unit>
First, the main control unit 701 will be described. The main control unit 701 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 711, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 712, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 713, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 711 governs overall control of the main control unit 701. The ROM 712 stores programs and data related to the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 712 stores various tables shown in FIGS. The RAM 713 is used as a work area for the CPU 711. The CPU 711 reads the program and data from the ROM 712 and executes the read program while using the RAM 713 as a work area.

  Various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball are connected to the main control unit 701. For example, a first start port SW714a and a second start port SW714b are connected to the main control unit 701. The first start port SW 714 a is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105. The second start port SW 714 b is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the second start port 106.

  Further, the main control unit 701 is connected to a gate SW 715, a special winning opening SW 716, and a normal winning opening SW 717. The gate SW 715 is a SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108. Further, the big winning opening SW 716 is a SW for detecting a game ball won in the big winning opening 109. The normal winning opening SW 717 is a SW for detecting a game ball that has won the normal winning opening 110.

  The various SWs 714 to 717 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 701. The main control unit 701 stores the hold information based on the detection signals input from the various SWs 714 to 717, and issues a prize ball payout instruction to the prize ball control unit 702. A proximity switch or the like can be used for the various SWs 714 to 717.

  The main controller 701 is connected to various solenoids that operate the electric accessory. For example, a normal electric accessory solenoid 718 is connected to the main control unit 701. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 718 is a solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107. The main control unit 701 is connected with a special prize opening solenoid 719. The special prize opening solenoid 719 is a solenoid that opens and closes the special prize opening 109. The various solenoids 718 and 719 convert the electric energy input from the main control unit 701 into mechanical motion, and open / close the normal electric accessory 107 and the big prize opening 109.

  An information display unit 112 is connected to the main control unit 701. As described above, the information display unit 112 includes the special symbol display unit 201 (the first special symbol display unit 201a and the second special symbol display unit 201b), the normal symbol display unit 202, the reserved number display unit 203, the round A number display unit 204.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 791 is connected to the main controller 701. The main control unit 701 can output various types of information to the outside via the panel external information terminal board 791. For example, the main control unit 701 can realize its function by the main control board.

<Prize ball control unit>
Next, the winning ball control unit 702 will be described. The prize ball control unit 702 includes a CPU 721, a ROM 722, a RAM 723, an input / output interface (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 721 controls the entire prize ball control unit 702. The ROM 722 stores programs and data related to payout of prize balls. The RAM 723 is used as a work area for the CPU 721. The CPU 721 reads a program and data from the ROM 722 and executes the read program while using the RAM 723 as a work area.

  Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 702. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 includes a fixed position detection SW 724 that detects a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW725 that detects a payout game ball, and a ball supply tray provided on the front of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 726 for detecting the presence or absence of the game ball and a full tank detection SW 727 for detecting that the hitting ball supply tray is filled with the game ball are connected.

  The various SWs 724 to 727 input a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 702. The winning ball control unit 702 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 701 and detection signals input from various SWs 724 to 727. The prize ball control unit 702 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 724 to 727 to the main control unit 701.

  Further, a launching unit 728 and a payout unit 729 are connected to the prize ball control unit 702. When the award ball control unit 702 detects an operation of launching a game ball, the prize ball control unit 702 controls the launch unit 728 to fire the game ball toward the game area 103. Also, the prize ball control unit 702 controls the payout unit 729 based on a payout instruction from the main control unit 701 to pay out the prize ball.

  The prize ball control unit 702 is connected with a frame external information terminal board 792. The prize ball control unit 702 can output various types of information to the outside via the frame external information terminal board 792. For example, the prize ball control unit 702 can realize its function by a prize ball control board.

<Example of table stored in ROM of main controller>
Next, an example of a table stored in the ROM 712 of the main control unit 701 will be described. FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a table stored in the ROM of the main control unit according to the present embodiment. FIG. 8-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of a table stored in the ROM of the main control unit according to the present embodiment.

  For example, the ROM 712 contains a hit determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (A), a symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), and a normal variation pattern determination shown in FIG. 8-2 (C). The table and the probability variation pattern determining table shown in FIG. 8-2 (D) are stored.

<Example of hit determination table>
The winning determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (A) is a table used for “hit determination” in which it is determined whether or not a big hit is made in the big hit determination. In the hit determination table, a determination value that the main control unit 701 determines to be a big hit in the hit determination is set. In FIG. 8A, for reference, the determination probability that the main control unit 701 determines that the winning is determined in the winning determination is also described.

  In the hit determination, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the hit determination random number to be determined matches the jackpot determination value in the hit determination table. On the other hand, if the main control unit 701 does not match the jackpot determination value, the main control unit 701 determines that it is lost.

  The determination values set in the hit determination table include a low probability determination value 811 and a high probability determination value 812. The main control unit 701 performs a hit determination using the low-probability determination value 811 in a low-probability gaming state in which the determination probability of determining a jackpot is low, and a high determination probability of determining a jackpot In the case of the probability gaming state, a hit determination is performed using the determination value 812 for high probability.

  The jackpot determination value in the high probability determination value 812 includes a larger number of determination values than the jackpot determination value in the low probability determination value 811. Therefore, in the hit determination using the high-probability determination value 812, the probability that the hit determination random number matches the jackpot determination value is higher than that in the hit determination using the low-probability determination value 811. As a result, the hit determination is determined to be a jackpot. Increase the probability.

  Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the hit determination random number is an integer of “0 to 249”. “0 (one integer)” is set as the jackpot determination value in the low probability determination value 811. Therefore, the determination probability determined to be a big hit in the hit determination using the determination value 811 for low probability is “1/250”. On the other hand, “0 to 6 (seven integers)” is set as the jackpot determination value in the high probability determination value 812. Therefore, the determination probability determined to be a big hit in the hit determination using the high probability determination value 812 is “7/250”.

<Example of symbol determination table>
The symbol determination table shown in FIG. 8-1 (B) is a table used for “symbol determination” in which a jackpot symbol is determined in the jackpot determination. The symbol determination is performed only when it is determined as a big hit in the hit determination. In the symbol determination table, different determination values are set for each jackpot symbol.

  In FIG. 8B, for reference, the determination probability that the main control unit 701 determines each jackpot symbol in the symbol determination and the jackpot type corresponding to each jackpot symbol are also described. Note that in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot symbol and the jackpot type have a correspondence as shown in FIG. 8-1 (B), so determining the jackpot symbol can be rephrased as determining the jackpot type. .

  The main control unit 701 determines whether or not the symbol determination random number to be determined in the symbol determination matches the determination value of each jackpot symbol in the symbol determination table. The main control unit 701 determines a jackpot symbol associated with a determination value that matches the determination target random number for symbol determination.

  The determination values set in the symbol determination table include a first start port determination value 821 and a second start port determination value 822. When the main control unit 701 performs symbol determination using the hold information acquired by winning a game ball in the first starting port 105, the main control unit 701 performs symbol determination using the first starting port determination value 821. Also, the main control unit 701 performs symbol determination using the second starting port determination value 822 when performing symbol determination using the hold information acquired by winning the game ball in the second starting port 106. .

  The first start opening determination value 821 and the second start opening determination value 822 differ in the contents of the determination value associated with each jackpot symbol. Therefore, the symbol determination using the first start port determination value 821 and the symbol determination using the second start port determination value 822 have different jackpot symbols that are easily determined as the determination result of the symbol determination.

  Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the random number for symbol determination is an integer of “0 to 99”. In the first start opening determination value 821, the determination value “0 to 49 (50 integers)” is associated with the jackpot symbol α corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot, and the jackpot symbol β corresponding to the 4R probability variation jackpot is determined. The value “50 to 99 (50 integers)” is associated. Therefore, in the symbol determination using the first start opening determination value 821, the determination probability determined to be the jackpot symbol α is “50/100”, and the determination probability determined to be the jackpot symbol β is “50/100”. .

  On the other hand, in the determination value 822 for the second start port, the determination value “0 to 89 (90 integers)” is associated with the jackpot symbol α, and the determination value “90 to 99 (10 items) is associated with the jackpot symbol β. Integer) ”. Therefore, in the symbol determination using the second start opening determination value 822, the determination probability determined to be the jackpot symbol α is “90/100”, and the determination probability determined to be the jackpot symbol β is “10/100”. .

  Thus, in the symbol determination using the second start port determination value 822, the determination probability of the jackpot symbol α corresponding to the 16R probability variation jackpot is higher than the symbol determination using the first start port determination value 821. ing. In other words, in the symbol determination using the second start port determination value 822, the player can expect to win more prize balls than the 4R probability variation jackpot than the symbol determination using the first start port determination value 821. It is easy to be determined as a promising big hit. Therefore, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination performed by winning the game ball at the second starting port 106 is more advantageous to the player than the jackpot determination performed by winning the game ball at the first starting port 105. It can be said to be a big hit decision.

<Example of variation pattern determination table>
The normal variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 (C) is a table used for “variation pattern determination” in which a variation pattern is determined. Further, the normal variation pattern determination table is used for variation pattern determination performed when the low probability gaming state is set (see FIG. 16 and the like).

  Here, the variation pattern defines the variation mode of the special symbol when the jackpot determination result is shown. For example, the variation pattern defines a variation time of a special symbol when the jackpot determination result is shown as shown in FIG. In the normal variation pattern determination table, different determination values are set for each variation pattern.

  In FIG. 8C, the determination probability of each variation pattern in the variation pattern determination using the normal variation pattern determination table is also shown as a reference. Further, in FIG. 8-2 (C), as a reference, special symbols are variably displayed according to the respective variation patterns of the normal variation pattern determination table, and the effect symbols are variably displayed along with the variation display of the special symbols. In addition, the effect contents of the effect performed during the variation display of the effect symbol are also shown.

  The main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation pattern determination random number to be determined matches the determination value of each variation pattern in the normal variation pattern determination table in the variation pattern determination using the normal variation pattern determination table. To do. Then, the main control unit 701 determines a variation pattern associated with a determination value that matches the determination target variation pattern determination random number.

  The determination values set in the normal variation pattern determination table include a loss determination value 831 and a jackpot determination value 832. The main control unit 701 performs variation pattern determination using the determination value 831 for loss when the big hit determination result is loss. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the main control unit 701 performs a variation pattern determination using the jackpot determination value 832.

  The determination value 831 for loss and the determination value 832 for jackpot are different in the content of the determination value associated with each variation pattern. Accordingly, the tendency of the variation pattern derived as the determination result of the variation pattern determination differs between when the loss determination value 831 is used and when the jackpot determination value 832 is used.

  Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number is an integer of “0 to 99”. In the determination value 831 for loss, the determination value “0 to 84 (85 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp10a and the variation pattern Hp10b. For example, when the main control unit 701 performs the variation pattern determination using the loss determination value 831, the value of the variation pattern determination random number to be determined is any integer in “0 to 84”. The number of special figure hold information U at that time (special figure hold information number U = first hold information number U1 + second hold information number U2) is referred to. The main control unit 701 determines the variation pattern Hp10a if the number of special figure reservation information U is equal to or less than “2”, and determines the variation pattern Hp10b if the number of special figure reservation information U is larger than “2”.

  In the determination value 831 for losing, the determination value “85 to 94 (10 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp11, and the determination value “95 to 98 (4 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp12. The determination value “99 (one integer)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp13. Note that the determination value 831 for losing is not associated with the determination values for the variation patterns Hp14 to Hp16.

  Therefore, in the variation pattern determination using the determination value 831 for loss, it is determined as one of the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp13, and is not determined as the variation patterns Hp14 to Hp16. For this reason, the fluctuation patterns Hp10a to Hp13 can be said to be fluctuation patterns for loss. Note that the determination probabilities of the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp13 in the variation pattern determination when the loss determination value 831 is used are as described on the right for the loss determination value 831 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the jackpot determination value 832, the determination value “0 to 4 (5 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp 14, and the determination value “5 to 39 (35 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp 15. The determination value “40 to 99 (60 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp16. It should be noted that, in the jackpot determination value 832, no determination value is associated with the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp13.

  Therefore, in the variation pattern determination using the jackpot determination value 832, it is determined as one of the variation patterns Hp14 to Hp16, and is not determined as the variation patterns Hp10a to Hp13. For this reason, the fluctuation patterns Hp14 to Hp16 can be said to be jackpot fluctuation patterns. Note that the determination probabilities of the variation patterns Hp14 to Hp16 in the variation pattern determination when the jackpot determination value 832 is used are as described on the right for the jackpot determination value 832 in FIG.

  The probability variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 8-2 (D) is a table used for variation pattern determination, like the normal variation pattern determination table. However, this probability variation pattern determination table is used for variation pattern determination that is performed in the high probability gaming state (see FIG. 16 and the like). FIG. 8-2 (D) also shows the determination probability and the contents of each variation pattern in the variation pattern determination using the probability variation pattern determination table as a reference, as in FIG. 8-2 (C). ing.

  The determination values set in the probability variation pattern determination table include a loss determination value 841 and a jackpot determination value 842. When performing variation pattern determination using the probability variation pattern determination table, the main control unit 701 performs variation pattern determination using the determination value 841 for loss if the jackpot determination result is lost. On the other hand, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the main control unit 701 performs a variation pattern determination using the jackpot determination value 842.

  The determination value 841 for loss and the determination value for jackpot 842 differ in the content of the determination value associated with each variation pattern. Therefore, the tendency of the variation pattern derived as the determination result of the variation pattern determination differs between the case where the determination value for loss 841 is used and the case where the determination value for jackpot 842 is used.

  Specifically, in the case of the present embodiment, the variation pattern determination random number is an integer of “0 to 99”. In the determination value 841 for losing, the determination value “0 to 84 (85 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp20, and the determination value “85 to 94 (10 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp21. The determination value “95 to 98 (four integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp22, and the determination value “99 (one integer)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp23. Note that the determination value 841 for losing is not associated with a determination value for the variation patterns Hp24 to Hp26.

  Therefore, in the variation pattern determination using the determination value 841 for loss, it is determined as any one of the variation patterns Hp20 to Hp23, and is not determined as the variation patterns Hp24 to Hp26. For this reason, the fluctuation patterns Hp20 to Hp23 can be said to be fluctuation patterns for loss. The determination probabilities of the variation patterns Hp20 to Hp23 in the variation pattern determination when the loss determination value 841 is used are as described on the right for the loss determination value 841 in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the jackpot determination value 842, the determination value “0-4 (5 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp24, and the determination value “5-39 (35 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp25. The determination value “40 to 99 (60 integers)” is associated with the variation pattern Hp26. Note that, in the jackpot determination value 842, no determination value is associated with the variation patterns Hp20 to Hp23.

  Therefore, in the variation pattern determination using the jackpot determination value 842, it is determined as one of the variation patterns Hp24 to Hp26, and is not determined as the variation patterns Hp20 to Hp23. For this reason, it can be said that the variation patterns Hp24 to Hp26 are variation patterns for jackpots. The determination probabilities of the variation patterns Hp24 to Hp26 in the variation pattern determination when the jackpot determination value 842 is used are as described on the right for the jackpot determination value 842 in FIG.

  Note that the determination unit 310, the symbol control unit 320, the special game execution unit 330, and the game state control unit 340 described above, for example, the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM 712. Thus, the function can be realized.

<Production control unit>
Next, the production control unit 703 will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The effect control unit 703 includes an effect control unit 703a that controls the entire effect control unit 703, an image / sound control unit 703b that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and audio output control of the speaker 114, lamp lighting control and movable A lamp control unit 703c for controlling the driving of the accessory 130.

<Director General>
First, the production control unit 703a will be described. The production control unit 703a includes a CPU 731, a ROM 732, a RAM 733, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 734, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 731 controls the entire production control unit 703a. The ROM 732 stores programs and data for controlling the effect control unit 703. The RAM 733 is used as a work area for the CPU 731. The CPU 731 reads a program and data from the ROM 732 and executes the read program while using the RAM 733 as a work area.

  The RTC 734 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 734 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RTC 734 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  Although FIG. 9 shows an example in which the RTC 734 is provided in the production control unit 703a, the RTC 734 may be provided in the main control unit 701, the image / audio control unit 703b, or the like. Further, the RTC 734 may be arranged independently and configured to output information indicating the actual time measured with respect to the production control unit 703a and the like.

  Furthermore, the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 functioning as operation means for accepting an operation from the player are connected to the effect control unit 703a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to a key operated (for example, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 703a.

<Image / sound controller>
Next, the image / sound control unit 703b will be described. The image / sound controller 703b includes a CPU 741, a ROM 742, a RAM 743, a VRAM 744, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 741 controls the entire image / sound controller 703b. The ROM 742 stores a program, data, and the like for outputting an image and sound (effect sound) related to the effect instructed by the effect control unit 703a. For example, the ROM 742 stores effect data. The effect data includes image data representing a symbol image of the effect symbol, image data representing a background image, moving image data representing a moving image reproduced for reach production, effect sound data representing sound effects, BGM, and the like. The RAM 743 is used as a work area for the CPU 741.

  For example, the CPU 741 reads image data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703 a from the effect data in the ROM 742, generates display data from this image data, and stores it in the VRAM 744.

  When generating the display data, the CPU 741 uses a hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method so that the background image is arranged on the back side of the effect design. Since the Z buffer method is a known technique, a description thereof is omitted here. The display data stored in the VRAM 744 is output to the image display unit 104 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the image indicated by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  In addition, the CPU 741 reads the effect sound data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 703 a from the effect data in the ROM 742, generates sound output data, and stores it in the RAM 743. The audio output data stored in the RAM 743 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sound indicated by the sound output data is output from the speaker 114.

<Lamp control unit>
Next, the lamp control unit 703c will be described. The lamp control unit 703c includes a CPU 751, a ROM 752, a RAM 753, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 751 governs overall control of the lamp control unit 703c. ROM752 memorize | stores the program, data, etc. for controlling lighting of the lamp | ramp regarding the production instruct | indicated by the production supervision part 703a, or driving of the movable accessory 130. FIG. The RAM 753 is used as a work area for the CPU 751.

  For example, the ROM 752 stores control data. The control data includes drive control data for driving the movable accessory 130, lighting control data for lighting each lamp of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 761, and the like. The CPU 751 reads drive control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753, and sends a control signal corresponding to the drive control data to the motor of the movable accessory 130 at a predetermined timing. input.

  Accordingly, the lamp control unit 703c can drive the movable accessory 130. The lamp control unit 703c is also connected to a movable accessory sensor 762 that detects the position of the movable accessory 130. The lamp controller 703c receives a detection signal from the movable accessory sensor 762, and based on this detection signal, the movable accessory sensor The driving can also be controlled.

  Further, the CPU 751 reads lighting control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 703a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 753. The control signal corresponding to the lighting control data is output at a predetermined timing at the effect light unit 115 or the like. Input to the lighting control circuit of the panel lamp 761. As a result, the lamp control unit 703c can turn on the lamps of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 761.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 703 is configured such that the production control unit 703a, the image / audio control unit 703b, and the lamp control unit 703c are provided as different boards, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

<An example of the table memorize | stored in ROM of the production control part>
Next, an example of a table stored in the ROM 732 of the production control unit 703a will be described. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a table stored in the ROM of the production control unit of the present embodiment. For example, the ROM 732 stores an effect pattern determination table shown in FIG.

<Example of production pattern determination table>
The effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10E is a table used for “effect pattern determination” in which an effect pattern is determined. Here, the production pattern defines production contents. As shown in FIG. 10E, in the effect pattern determination table, effect patterns Ep10a to Ep26 and variation patterns are stored in association with each other. For reference, FIG. 10 (E) also shows the contents of effects defined by each of the effect patterns Ep10a to Ep26. The effect supervising unit 703a determines the effect pattern associated with the change pattern (for example, the change pattern included in the change start command received most recently) used for the current symbol change in the effect pattern determination.

<Production contents defined by each production pattern>
Here, the production contents defined by the production patterns Ep10a to Ep26 will be described. The effect pattern Ep10a is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp10a and defines an effect for the normal effect mode and a long normal loss effect. For example, in the production pattern Ep10a, after the start of the variation display of the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3, the production symbols one by one in order of the left production symbol Ez1, the right production symbol Ez3, and the middle production symbol Ez2 in order. It is specified to stop display. In the effect pattern Ep10a, the effect for the normal effect mode, for example, the display of the background image for the normal effect mode and the reproduction of the BGM for the normal effect mode are performed.

  The effect pattern Ep10b is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp10b and defines a normal effect background image and a short normal loss effect. For example, the effect pattern Ep10b defines that the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at substantially the same time so that the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 start to fluctuate after the change display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3. The period during which the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are variably displayed by the effect pattern Ep10b is shorter than the period during which the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are variably displayed by the effect pattern Ep10a. In the effect pattern Ep10b, the effect for the normal effect mode, for example, the display of the background image for the normal effect mode and the reproduction of the BGM for the normal effect mode are performed.

  The effect pattern Ep11 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp11 and determines that a low expectation reach effect (for example, a so-called “normal reach effect”) is performed. For example, the effect pattern Ep11 defines that the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are set to reach states and the low expectation reach effect is performed at a predetermined timing after the start of the variable display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3. Note that the reach expectation of the effect pattern Ep11 is reach loss (the reach lose eye is stopped and displayed). In the effect pattern Ep11, the effect for the normal effect mode, for example, the display of the background image for the normal effect mode and the reproduction of the BGM for the normal effect mode are performed.

  The effect pattern Ep12 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp12 and determines that a medium expectation reach effect (for example, a so-called “SP reach effect”) is performed. The effect pattern Ep12 is different from the effect pattern Ep11 only in that the reach effect to be performed is the medium expectation reach effect, and it is defined that the effect similar to the effect pattern Ep11 is performed for the other points.

  The effect pattern Ep13 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp13 and determines that a high expectation reach effect (for example, a so-called “SPSP reach effect”) is performed. The effect pattern Ep13 is different from the effect pattern Ep11 only in that the reach effect to be performed is a high expectation reach effect, and it is defined that the effect similar to the effect pattern Ep11 is performed for the other points.

  The effect pattern Ep14 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp14 and determines that a low expectation reach effect is performed. The effect pattern Ep14 is different from the effect pattern Ep11 only in a point that is a big hit due to the low expectation reach effect, and it is determined that the same effect as the effect pattern Ep11 is performed for the other points.

  The effect pattern Ep15 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp15 and determines that the medium expectation degree reach effect is performed. The effect pattern Ep15 is different from the effect pattern Ep12 only in the point that the medium expectation degree reach effect is a big hit, and it is determined that the same effect as the effect pattern Ep12 is performed for the other points.

  The effect pattern Ep16 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp16 and determines that a high expectation reach effect is performed. The effect pattern Ep16 is different from the effect pattern Ep13 only in the point that is a big hit due to the high expectation reach effect, and it is determined that the same effect as the effect pattern Ep13 is performed for the other points.

  The effect pattern Ep20 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp20 and defines a probability change effect background image and a short normal loss effect. For example, the effect pattern Ep20 is different from the effect pattern Ep10b only in that the effect for the probability variation effect mode, for example, the display of the background image for the probability change effect mode and the reproduction of the BGM for the probability change effect mode are performed. For other points, it is determined that the same production as the production pattern Ep10b is performed.

  The effect pattern Ep21 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp21 and determines that a low expectation reach effect is performed. For example, the production pattern Ep21 is different from the production pattern Ep11 only in that the production for the probability variation production mode is performed, and it is determined that the production of the production pattern Ep11 is performed for the other points. ing.

  The effect pattern Ep22 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp22 and determines that the medium expectation reach effect is performed. For example, the production pattern Ep22 is different from the production pattern Ep12 only in that the production for the probability variation production mode is performed, and it is determined that the production of the production pattern Ep12 is performed for the other points. ing.

  The effect pattern Ep23 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp23 and determines that a high expectation reach effect is performed. For example, the production pattern Ep23 is different from the production pattern Ep13 only in that the production for the probability variation production mode is performed, and it is determined that the production of the production pattern Ep13 is performed for the other points. ing.

  The effect pattern Ep24 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp24 and determines that a low expectation reach effect is performed. For example, the production pattern Ep24 is different from the production pattern Ep14 only in that the production for the probability variation production mode is performed, and for other points, it is defined that the production similar to the production pattern Ep14 is performed. ing.

  The effect pattern Ep25 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp25 and determines that the medium expectation reach effect is performed. For example, the production pattern Ep25 is different from the production pattern Ep15 only in that the production for the probability variation production mode is performed, and it is determined that the production of the production pattern Ep15 is performed for the other points. ing.

  The effect pattern Ep26 is an effect pattern that is associated with the variation pattern Hp26 and determines that a high expectation reach effect is performed. For example, the production pattern Ep26 is different from the production pattern Ep16 only in that the production for the probability variation production mode is performed, and it is determined that the production of the production pattern Ep16 is performed for the other points. ing.

  Note that the above-described effect execution unit 350 can realize its function by the CPU 731 of the effect control unit 703a executing a predetermined program stored in the ROM 732, for example.

<Processing performed by main controller>
Next, processing performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 701 of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 701 described below is performed by the CPU 711 of the main control unit 701 executing a program stored in the ROM 712.

<Main processing>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the main process. For example, the main control unit 701 starts executing the main process when activated by the supply of power. In the main process, first, the main control unit 701 waits for 1000 ms (step S1101), and sets access permission to the RAM 713 (step S1102).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1103). If the RAM clear switch is ON (step S1103: Yes), the main control unit 701 clears the RAM (step S1104). In the RAM clear, the backup information stored in the main control unit 701 is discarded (cleared).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs initial setting of the peripheral part (step S1105), and proceeds to the process of step S1109. In step S1105, the main control unit 701 transmits an initial setting command instructing each peripheral unit such as the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703 to perform predetermined initial settings. For example, the initial setting command includes information indicating a gaming state (for example, information indicating ON / OFF of a high probability flag, which will be described later, and ON / OFF of a short time flag).

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is OFF (step S1103: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the backup flag is ON (step S1106). The backup flag is a flag indicating that backup information is stored in the main control unit 701. If the backup flag is OFF (step S1106: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1104.

  If the backup flag is ON (step S1106: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S1107). If the checksum is abnormal (step S1107: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1104.

  If the checksum is normal (step S1107: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs recovery processing (step S1108). In the restoration process, a process of returning the setting of the main control unit 701 to the state at the previous power-off time is performed.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets a CTC (timer counter) period (for example, 4 ms) (step S1109). The main control unit 701 executes a timer interrupt process described later at the cycle set in step S1109. Then, the main control unit 701 performs a power-off monitoring process for monitoring the power-off (step S1110). In the power-off monitoring process, backup information is generated and stored when power-off is detected.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs variation pattern determination random number update processing to increment the count value of the variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1” (step S1111). Then, the main control unit 701 performs an interrupt prohibition setting for prohibiting the interrupt execution of the timer interrupt process (step S1112), and performs a random number update process (step S1113).

  In step S <b> 1113, the main control unit 701 increments the count values of various random number counters included in the main control unit 701 such as a hit determination random number counter, a symbol determination random number counter, and a variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1”. In step S1113, only the count value of a specific random number counter among the various random number counters included in the main control unit 701 may be incremented by “+1”. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs an interrupt permission setting for permitting interrupt execution of the timer interrupt process (step S1114), and returns to the process of step S1110.

<Timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. For example, the main control unit 701 interrupts and executes the timer interrupt process with respect to the main process at the cycle set in step S1109. In the timer interrupt process, first, the main control unit 701 performs a random number update process (step S1201). In step S1201, the main control unit 701 increments the count values of various random number counters included in the main control unit 701 by “+1” as in step S1113.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs switch processing (step S1202). The switch process includes a start port switch process (described later) for detecting a game ball won at a start port (first start port 105, second start port 106), a gate switch process for detecting a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, A large winning opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the winning opening 109 and a normal winning opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal winning opening 110 are included.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes symbol processing (step S1203). The symbol processing includes special symbol processing related to special symbols (described later) and normal symbol processing related to normal symbols. For example, in the special symbol processing, the main control unit 701 performs jackpot determination and performs display control of the special symbol. Further, in the normal symbol processing, the main control unit 701 performs normal symbol determination and performs normal symbol display control.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs an electric accessory control process (step S1204). The electric accessory control process includes a special winning opening control process (described later) for controlling the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 109 and a normal electric accessory control process for controlling the opening / closing operation of the normal electric accessory 107. For example, in the big prize opening control process, the main control unit 701 controls the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 109 based on the jackpot determination result. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory control process, the main control unit 701 controls the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric accessory 107 based on the determination result of the ordinary symbol determination.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 executes a prize ball control process (step S1205). In the prize ball control processing, the main control unit 701 sets a prize ball command instructing the prize ball control unit 702 to the RAM 713 so as to pay out the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening where the game ball has won.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs an output process (step S1206), and ends the timer interrupt process. In the output process, the main control unit 701 outputs the commands set in the RAM 713 by the processes in steps S1201 to S1205 to the prize ball control unit 702 and the effect control unit 703. When the timer interrupt process ends, the main control unit 701 returns to the main process.

<Start-up switch processing>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start port switch process. In the start port switch process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the first start port SW 714a is ON (step S1301). If the first start port SW 714a is OFF (step S1301: No), the process proceeds to step S1306.

  If the first start port SW 714a is ON (step S1301: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the first hold information number U1 is less than 4 (U1 <4) (step S1302). If the number of first hold information U1 is 4 or more (step S1302: No), the process proceeds to step S1306.

  If the first hold information number U1 is less than 4 (step S1302: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the first hold information number U1 as a new first hold information number U1. (Step S1303). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 refers to the count values of various random number counters included in the main control unit 701, and acquires and stores the count values at that time as hold information (step S1304). Then, a preliminary determination process is performed using the acquired hold information (step S1305), and the process proceeds to step S1306.

  Next, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second start port SW 714b is ON (step S1306). If the second start port SW 714b is OFF (step S1306: No), the start port switch process is terminated. If the second starter SW 714b is ON (step S1306: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether the second number of pending information U2 is less than 4 (U2 <4) (step S1307). If the number of second hold information U2 is 4 or more (step S1307: No), the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the second pending information count U2 is less than 4 (step S1307: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a value obtained by adding “1” to the second pending information count U2 as a new second pending information count U2. (Step S1308). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 refers to the count values of various random number counters included in the main control unit 701, and acquires and stores the count values at that time as hold information (step S1309). Then, a preliminary determination process is performed using the acquired hold information (step S1310), and the start port switch process is terminated.

<Special symbol processing>
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special symbol process. In the special symbol process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1401). The jackpot game flag is a flag indicating that a jackpot game is being played. That is, the jackpot game flag is set to ON when the jackpot game is started, and is set to OFF when the jackpot game ends.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), the main control unit 701 ends the special symbol process as it is. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination is not performed during the jackpot game. If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S1401: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special symbol is being changed (step S1402). If the special symbol variation display is in progress (step S1402: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1411. As a result, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination is not performed during the variation display of the special symbol.

  If the special symbol variation display is not in progress (step S1402: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the second reserved information count U2 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S1403). If the second pending information count U2 is “1” or more (step S1403: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the second pending information count U2 (step S1404) to determine the jackpot determination process (described later). ) Is performed (step S1405). As a result, in the gaming machine 100, the big hit determination based on the hold information stored when the game ball wins the second start opening 106 is stored by the game ball winning the first start opening 105. This is prioritized over the jackpot determination based on information.

  If the second pending information count U2 is less than “1” (step S1403: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the first pending information count U1 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S1406). If the number of first hold information U1 is less than “1” (step S1406: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special symbol process as it is. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, when the hold information is not stored, the jackpot determination is not performed.

  If the first hold information number U1 is “1” or more (step S1406: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the first hold information number U1 (step S1407), and proceeds to the process of step S1405. Shift to jackpot determination process. When the jackpot determination result is derived by the jackpot determination process, the main control unit 701 performs a variation pattern setting process (described later) (step S1408). Then, the main control unit 701 starts the variation display of the special symbol based on the jackpot determination result derived by the jackpot determination processing and the variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting processing (step S1409).

  In step S1409, when the main control unit 701 makes a jackpot determination based on the hold information stored when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, the main control unit 701 displays the special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a. Display fluctuating. On the other hand, when the main control unit 701 makes a jackpot determination based on the hold information stored when the game ball wins the second starting port 106, the main control unit 701 displays the special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 201b in a variable manner.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a change start command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S1410). For example, the variation start command includes information indicating a variation start command, and information indicating a jackpot determination result derived by the jackpot determination process and a variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting process. The variation start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 703 and the like by output processing.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed (step S1411). In step S1411, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the variation time determined by the variation pattern set immediately before the start of variation display has elapsed since the start of variation display of the special symbol. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1411: NO), the main control unit 701 ends the special symbol process as it is. As a result, the special symbol is variably displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the variation time determined by the variation pattern.

  If the variation time has elapsed (step S1411: Yes), the main control unit 701 stops and displays the special symbol being varied and displayed so as to indicate the jackpot determination result (step S1412). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 generates a change stop command and sets it in the RAM 713 (step S1413). For example, the variation stop command includes information indicating a variation stop command, and information indicating a jackpot determination result derived by the jackpot determination processing and a variation pattern set by the variation pattern setting processing. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a stop process (described later) (step S1414) and ends the special symbol process.

<Big hit judgment processing>
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot determination process. In the jackpot determination process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability flag is ON (step S1501). The high probability flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot determination is performed using the determination value 812 for high probability (see FIG. 8A). In the case of the gaming machine 100, the high probability flag is set to ON when a jackpot game is performed, and then is set to OFF by performing 74 special symbol variations.

  If the high probability flag is ON (step S1501: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the high probability determination value 812 (see FIG. 8-1) in the RAM 713 (step S1502). If the high probability flag is OFF (step S1501: No), the main control unit 701 sets the low probability determination value 811 (see FIG. 8-1) in the RAM 713 (step S1503).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs a hit determination using the value of the hit determination random number for the hold information to be determined and the determination value set in the RAM 713 in step S1502 or step S1503 (step S1504). The hit determination is as described above.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the determination result of the hit determination is a big hit (step S1505). If the determination result of the hit determination is a big hit (step S1505: Yes), the main control unit 701 has determined whether or not the hit determination is based on the hold information stored by winning the game ball at the first starting port 105. Is determined (step S1506).

  If the hit determination is made based on the hold information stored by winning the game ball at the first start opening 105 (step S1506: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines the first start opening determination value 821 (FIG. 8- 1) is set in the RAM 713 (step S1507). If the winning determination is made based on the hold information stored by winning the game ball at the second start opening 106 (step S1506: No), the main control unit 701 determines the second start opening determination value 822 (FIG. 8-). 1) is set in the RAM 713 (step S1508).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 performs symbol determination using the symbol determination random number value of the hold information to be determined and the determination value set in the RAM 713 in step S1507 or step S1508 (step S1509). The symbol determination is as described above. Then, the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot symbol derived as a symbol determination result in the RAM 713 (step S1510), and ends the jackpot determination process.

  If the determination result of the hit determination is a loss (step S1505: No), the main control unit 701 sets the loss symbol in the RAM 713 (step S1511) and ends the big hit determination process.

<Variation pattern setting process>
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability flag is ON (step S1601). If the high probability flag is OFF (step S1601: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S1602). If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S1602: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot determination value 832 (see FIG. 8-2) of the normal variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1603). If it is a loss (step S1602: No), the main control unit 701 sets the determination value 831 for loss (see FIG. 8-2) in the normal variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1604).

  On the other hand, if the high probability flag is ON (step S1601: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S1605). If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot (step S1605: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot determination value 842 (see FIG. 8-2) of the probability variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1606). If it is lost (step S1605: No), the main control unit 701 sets the determination value 841 for loss (see FIG. 8-2) in the probability variation pattern determination table in the RAM 713 (step S1607).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 uses the value of the variation pattern determination random number of the hold information to be determined, and the determination value set in the RAM 713 by any one of steps S1603, S1604, S1606, and S1607. Then, the variation pattern is determined (step S1608). The variation pattern determination is as described above. Then, the main control unit 701 sets a variation pattern derived as a variation pattern determination result in the RAM 713 (step S1609), and ends the variation pattern setting process.

<Processing during stop>
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the stop process. In the stop process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the stopped display symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1701). If it is not a jackpot symbol (step S1701: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1704.

  If it is a jackpot symbol (step S1701: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability flag is ON (step S1702). If the high probability flag is OFF (step S1702: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1704. If the high probability flag is ON (step S1702: Yes), the main control unit 701 turns on the high probability medium win flag (step S1703), and proceeds to the processing of step S1704.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is ON (step S1704). If the time reduction flag is OFF (step S1704: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1708. If the time reduction flag is ON (step S1704: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the count value X of the time reduction counter (step S1705), and whether the count value X after subtraction is “0” or not. Is determined (step S1706).

  If the count value X is not “0” (step S1706: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1708. If the count value X is “0” (step S1706: YES), the main control unit 701 sets the time reduction flag to OFF (step S1707), and the process proceeds to step S1708.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability flag is ON (step S1708). If the high probability flag is OFF (step S1708: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1712. If the high probability flag is ON (step S1708: Yes), the main control unit 701 subtracts “1” from the count value Y of the high probability counter (step S1709), and the count value Y after the subtraction is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S1710).

  If the count value Y is not “0” (step S1710: No), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1712. If the count value Y is “0” (step S1710: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the high probability flag to OFF (step S1711), and proceeds to the process of step S1712.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the stopped display symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S1712). If it is not a jackpot symbol (step S1712: No), that is, if it is a lost symbol, the main control unit 701 ends the stop process. If it is a jackpot symbol (step S1712: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot game flag to ON (step S1713).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 resets the count value X of the time reduction counter and the count value Y of the high probability counter to “0” (step S1714), and sets the time reduction flag and the high probability flag to OFF (step S1715). . Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts opening as described above (step S1716), sets an opening command in the RAM 713 (step S1717), and ends the stopped process.

<Big prize opening control processing>
FIG. 18A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the special winning opening control process. As described above, this special winning opening control process is included in the electric accessory control process. In the big prize opening control process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the big hit game flag is ON (step S1801). If the big hit game flag is OFF (step S1801: No), the main control unit 701 ends the big winning opening control process as it is.

  If the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1801: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not opening is in progress (step S1802). If it is during opening (step S1802: Yes), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a predetermined opening period has passed (step S1803). If the opening period has not elapsed (step S1803: No), the main control unit 701 ends the special winning opening control process as it is.

  If the opening period has elapsed (step S1803: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets a special winning opening operation pattern in the RAM 713 (step S1804). In step S1804, the main control unit 701 sets an opening time per round, an R number for continuing the jackpot game (the value of final R described later), and the like based on the type of jackpot determined to be performed by the jackpot determination. .

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 adds “1” to the count value Rn of the R number counter (step S1805), and starts to open the big prize opening 109 based on the big prize opening operation pattern set in the RAM 713. (Step S1806).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed from the start of opening of the special winning opening 109 (step S1807). If the opening time has elapsed (step S1807: YES), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1809. If the opening time has not elapsed (step S1807: No), the main control unit 701 has determined whether or not a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls have been won in the big winning opening 109 since the opening of the big winning opening 109 has been started. Is determined (step S1808). If there is no winning of a predetermined number of game balls (step S1808: No), the main control unit 701 ends the large winning opening control process as it is.

  If a predetermined number of game balls have been won (step S1808: YES), the main control unit 701 closes the open large winning opening 109 (step S1809). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not it is the final R (step S1810). For example, in the case of 16R probability variation big hit, in step S1810, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value Rn is “16”. On the other hand, in the case of 4R probability variation big hit, in step S1810, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the count value Rn is “4”. If the count value Rn is “4”, the main control unit 701 determines final R.

  If it is not the final R (step S1810: No), the main control unit 701 terminates the big winning opening control process as it is. If it is the final R (step S1810: Yes), the main control unit 701 performs an ending start process (described later) (step S1811). Then, the main control unit 701 sets an ending command including information indicating the ending period set by performing the ending start process in the RAM 713 (step S1812).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 701 resets the count value Rn of the R number counter to “0” (step S1813). Then, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not a predetermined ending period has elapsed (step S1814). If the ending period has not elapsed (step S1814: NO), the main control unit 701 ends the special winning opening control process as it is.

  If the ending period has elapsed (step S1814: YES), the main control unit 701 performs a game state setting process (described later) (step S1815). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the jackpot game flag to OFF (step S1816), and ends the big prize opening control process.

  If the opening is not in progress in step S1802 (step S1802: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether the ending is in progress (step S1817). If it is during ending (step S1817: Yes), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1814.

  If it is not ending (step S1817: No), the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the special winning opening is being opened (step S1818). If the special winning opening is being opened (step S1818: YES), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1807. If the special winning opening is not being opened (step S1818: NO), the main control unit 701 proceeds to the process of step S1805.

<Ending start processing>
FIG. 18-2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ending start process. In the ending start process, first, the main control unit 701 determines whether or not the high probability medium win flag is ON (step S1821). If the high-probability winning flag is ON (step S1821: Yes), the main control unit 701 sets an ending period T4 (step S1822). Then, the main control unit 701 turns off the high-probability mid-winning flag (step S1823), and proceeds to the process of step S1825.

  On the other hand, if the high probability medium win flag is OFF (step S1821: No), the main control unit 701 sets an ending period T3 (step S1824), and proceeds to the process of step S1825. Subsequently, the main control unit 701 starts ending in the ending period set in step S1822 or step S1824 (step S1825), and ends the ending start process.

<Game state setting process>
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, first, the main control unit 701 sets a time reduction flag to ON (step S1901), and sets “70” as the count value X of the time reduction counter (step S1902). Subsequently, the main control unit 701 sets the high probability flag to ON (step S1903), sets “74” to the count value Y of the high probability counter (step S1904), and ends the gaming state setting process.

<Processing performed by the production control department>
Next, processing performed by the production supervision unit 703a of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process of the production control unit 703a described below is performed by the CPU 731 of the production control unit 703a executing a program stored in the ROM 732.

<Production timer interrupt processing>
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect timer interrupt process. For example, the production control unit 703a continuously performs a production main process (not shown) during activation, and performs the production timer interruption process shown in FIG. 20 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms) for this production main process. Execute interrupt.

  In the effect timer interrupt process, the effect control unit 703a first performs a command reception process (described later) (step S2001). Subsequently, the production control unit 703a performs an operation reception process (step S2002). In the operation acceptance process, when the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 is operated, a process for setting a command corresponding to the operated key in the RAM 733 is performed.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs a command transmission process (step S2003), and ends the effect timer interrupt process. In the command transmission process, a process of transmitting a command set in the RAM 733 by the command reception process or the operation reception process to the image / sound control unit 703b or the lamp control unit 703c is performed. The image / sound control unit 703b performs display control of the image display unit 104 based on a command transmitted from the effect control unit 703a by performing command transmission processing.

<Command reception processing>
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing. In the command receiving process, first, the effect supervising unit 703a determines whether or not a change start command has been received (step S2101). If the change start command has not been received (step S2101: No), the production supervision unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2103. If the change start command has been received (step S2101: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a performs an effect start process (described later) (step S2102).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether a change stop command has been received (step S2103). If the change stop command has not been received (step S2103: NO), the production control unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2105. If the change stop command is received (step S2103: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a performs the production end process (step S2104).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an opening command has been received (step S2105). If the opening command has not been received (step S2105: NO), the production control unit 703a proceeds to the process of step S2107. If the opening command has been received (step S2105: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a performs a jackpot effect start process for starting the jackpot effect (step S2106).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether an ending command has been received (step S2107). If the ending command has not been received (step S2107: No), the production control unit 703a ends the command reception process. If the ending command has been received (step S2107: Yes), the effect supervision unit 703a performs a jackpot effect end process (described later) for ending the jackpot effect (step S2108), and ends the command reception process.

<Direction start processing>
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect start process. As shown in FIG. 22, in the production start process, the production supervision unit 703a first analyzes the variation start command received from the main control unit 701 (step S2201), and identifies the variation pattern used for the current symbol variation. (Step S2202).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a performs effect pattern determination for determining the effect pattern associated with the variation pattern specified in step S2202 from the effect pattern determination table (step S2203), and the determination result is derived. The produced effect pattern is set in the RAM 733 (step S2204). Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a sets an effect start command including information indicating the effect pattern set in step S2204 in the RAM 733 (step S2205), and ends the effect start process.

<Large jackpot end process>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot presentation end process. As shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot effect end process, the effect supervision unit 703a first analyzes the ending command received from the main control unit 701 (step S2301), and specifies the ending period of the current jackpot game (step S2301). S2302).

  Subsequently, the production control unit 703a determines whether or not it is the ending period T3 (step S2303). As described above, the ending period T3 is a jackpot game from the low probability gaming state. If it is the ending period T3 (step S2303: Yes), the production supervision unit 703a sets the ending production pattern of the probability variation entry suggestion production and the special production in the RAM 733 (step S2304), and proceeds to the processing of step S2306.

  On the other hand, if it is not the ending period T3 (step S2303: No), that is, if it is the ending period T4, the effect supervising unit 703a sets the ending effect pattern of the probability change entry suggestion effect in the RAM 733 (step S2305), Transition to processing. Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 703a sets an ending effect start command including information indicating the ending effect pattern set in step S2304 or step S2305 in the RAM 733 (step S2306), and ends the jackpot effect end process.

<Processing performed by image / sound controller>
Next, processing performed by the image / sound control unit 703b of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each processing of the image / sound control unit 703b described below is performed by the CPU 741 of the image / sound control unit 703b executing a program stored in the ROM 742.

<Ending production output processing>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ending effect output process. When the image / sound control unit 703b receives an ending effect start command from the effect control unit 703a, the image / sound control unit 703b executes an ending effect output process shown in FIG.

  In the ending effect output processing, first, the image / sound control unit 703b determines whether the ending effect pattern of the probability change entry suggestion and the special effect is based on the information indicating the ending effect pattern of the ending effect start command received from the effect control unit 703a. It is determined whether or not (step S2401).

  If it is the ending effect pattern of the probability change entry suggestion effect and the special effect (step S2401: Yes), the image / sound controller 703b starts the probability change entry suggestion effect (step S2402) and starts measuring the elapsed time (step S2402). S2403). For example, in step S2402, the image / sound controller 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display an image for the probability variation entry suggestion effect by generating display data for the probability variation entry suggestion effect and storing it in the VRAM. Thereby, the display shown in FIG. 6D is started.

  Subsequently, the image / sound controller 703b determines whether or not the period T31 has elapsed since the start of the probability change entry suggestion effect (at the start of the ending effect) based on the measured elapsed time (step S2404). If the period T31 has not elapsed (step S2404: No), the image / sound controller 703b repeats the process of step S2404 until the period T31 elapses. When the period T31 has elapsed (step S2404: YES), the image / sound controller 703b ends the probability change entry suggestion effect (step S2405).

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b starts a special effect (step S2406). For example, in step S2406, the image / sound control unit 703b causes the image display unit 104 to display the special effect image by generating display data for the special effect and storing it in the VRAM. As a result, the display shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the image / sound controller 703b determines whether or not a period corresponding to the ending period T3 has elapsed based on the measured elapsed time (step S2407). If the period corresponding to the ending period T3 has not elapsed (step S2407: No), the image / audio control unit 703b repeats the process of step S2407 until the period corresponding to the ending period T3 has elapsed. When the ending period T3 has elapsed (step S2407: YES), the image / sound controller 703b ends the special effect (step S2408).

  Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b starts displaying the background image for the probability variation effect mode and playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode (step S2409), and ends the ending effect output processing.

  On the other hand, in step S2401, if it is not the ending effect pattern of the probability change entry suggestion effect and the special effect (step S2401: No), that is, if it is the ending effect pattern of the probability change entry suggestion effect, the image / sound control unit 703b indicates the probability change entry suggestion. Production is started (step S2410), and elapsed time measurement is started (step S2411). For example, in step S2410, processing similar to that in step S2402 is performed.

  Subsequently, the image / sound controller 703b determines whether or not the period T41 has elapsed from the start of the probability variation entry suggestion effect (at the start of the ending effect) based on the measured elapsed time (step S2412). Here, the period T41 is shorter than the ending period T4 and is, for example, a period from time t23 to time t24 in FIG. If the period T41 has not elapsed (step S2412: No), the image / sound controller 703b repeats the process of step S2412 until the period T41 elapses. When the period T41 has elapsed (step S2412: Yes), the image / sound controller 703b starts to reproduce the BGM for the probability variation effect mode while maintaining the probability variation entry suggestion effect (step S2413).

  Subsequently, the image / sound controller 703b determines whether or not a period corresponding to the ending period T4 has elapsed based on the measured elapsed time (step S2414). If the period corresponding to the ending period T4 has not elapsed (step S2414: No), the image / audio control unit 703b repeats the process of step S2414 until the period corresponding to the ending period T4 has elapsed. When a period corresponding to the ending period T4 has elapsed (step S2414: Yes), the image / sound controller 703b ends the probability change entry suggestion effect (step S2415). Subsequently, the image / sound control unit 703b starts displaying the background image for the probability variation effect mode (step S2416), and ends the ending effect output process.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 starts playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode from the ending of the jackpot game. As a result, the gaming machine 100 allows a so-called “ream” player to experience a high-probability gaming state during the jackpot game (BGM for the probability variation effect mode), and in the high-probability gaming state. The player's sense of expectation for the game and the willingness to play can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 performs a probable rush suggestion effect and a special effect during ending in a jackpot game from a low probability gaming state. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability change entry suggestion effect during the ending in the jackpot game from the high probability game state, and does not perform the special effect. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can entertain a special effect for the so-called “first win” player, and can fully enjoy the current jackpot game (a jackpot effect). Can improve the interest of This also allows the gaming machine 100 to increase the expectation of the high probability gaming state after the jackpot game from the jackpot game to the so-called “continuous” player. Can be improved.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 shortens the ending period in the jackpot game from the high probability game state shorter than that in the low probability game state so that the jackpot game ends earlier. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can quickly return to a state in which the jackpot determination can be executed again for the so-called “continuous” player, and shorten the time required until the next jackpot game. And you can entertain a speedy game.

<Modification>
Next, a modification of the present embodiment will be described. When the gaming machine 100 starts to reproduce the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending, the volume of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode may be different between the ending and the high probability gaming state. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a modification of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the gaming machine 100 starts playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode at a volume of Vo1 [dB] at the time t24 when the reproduction of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending starts. The BGM for the probability variation effect mode is reproduced until time t25 when the ending is finished at this volume. Then, the gaming machine 100 changes the volume of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode to Vo2 [dB] at the time t25 (that is, when it is time to start the game in the high probability gaming state). Here, Vo2 [dB]> Vo1 [dB].

  That is, the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending is an introduction effect (preliminary effect) to the high-probability gaming state to be started. On the other hand, the BGM for the probability change effect mode in the high probability game state is an effect (main effect) that forms the basis of the effect in the high probability game state (the effect in the probability change effect mode). Therefore, the gaming machine 100 increases the volume of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the high-probability gaming state than during the ending so as to match the change in the positioning of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can indicate to the player that the game in the high probability gaming state is started from the volume of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode. Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 can further raise the player's mood by increasing the volume of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode with the start of the game in the high probability gaming state.

  Further, as described above, during the period from t24 to t25, the reproduction of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode and the probability variation entry suggestion effect are performed at the same time. When the probability variation entry suggestion effect is an effect with sound, the gaming machine 100 makes the BGM volume Vo1 [dB] for the probability variation effect mode during ending smaller than the sound volume Vo3 [dB] of the probability variation entry suggestion effect. By doing so, the voice of the probability variation entry suggestion effect can be made more conspicuous for the player than the BGM for the probability variation effect mode. In this way, even if the gaming machine 100 starts to reproduce the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending, it can suppress the decrease in the effect effect of the probability variation entry suggestion effect.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating a modification of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 26, when the gaming machine 100 starts to reproduce the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending, the game machine 100 is used for the probability variation effect mode so as to “fade in” so as not to give the player a sense of incongruity. BGM may be reproduced. Specifically, for example, in this case, as shown in FIG. 26, the gaming machine 100 gradually increases the volume of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode toward Vo2 [dB] in the period from time t24 to t25. .

  In this way, the gaming machine 100 can prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by starting the reproduction of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can give the player an impression that the game in the high probability gaming state is gradually approaching from the change in the volume of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode. The production effect can be enhanced.

  Furthermore, when the BGM for the probability variation effect mode is a song with a song (a song that starts a song after the prelude), as shown in FIG. 26, the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 determines the length of the period from time t24 to t25. May be set to be the same as the length of the prelude period of this song. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can match the timing t25 (that is, the timing to start the game in the high-probability gaming state) with the BGM singing for the probability-changing performance mode, and enhance this performance effect. As the game starts in the high probability gaming state, the player's mood can be further enhanced.

  Further, in the example described above, when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from the low probability game state, the gaming machine 100 starts the game in the high probability game state after the jackpot game ends, and then performs the probability change effect. Although the mode BGM playback is started, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from a low probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 may start playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending of the jackpot game.

  Specifically, for example, in this case, in the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 at a timing t24 before a predetermined period (hereinafter referred to as “period T40”) from the timing t25 at which the jackpot game is terminated. BGM playback for the probability variation effect mode is started (see FIG. 5). In other words, in this case, in the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 plays the BGM for the probability variation effect mode in the jackpot game for the period T40. On the other hand, in the jackpot game from the low-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 reproduces the BGM for the probability variation effect mode from the timing t16 before a predetermined period (hereinafter referred to as “period T30”) from the timing t15 at which the jackpot game is terminated. (See FIG. 4). That is, in this case, in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 plays the BGM for the probability variation effect mode in the jackpot game for the period T30.

  For example, here, ending period T4 (ending period in jackpot game from high probability gaming state. For example, 10 seconds)> period T40 (for example, 5 seconds)> period T30 (for example, 1 second). Further, the time t16 is, for example, a time before the time t15 in FIG. 4 and a time after the time t14, for example.

  That is, the gaming machine 100 has a shorter period for playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode in the jackpot game from the low probability game state than the period for playing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode in the jackpot game from the high probability game state. To do. In other words, the gaming machine 100 reproduces the BGM for the probability variation effect mode in the jackpot game from the high probability game state, and the period for reproducing the BGM for the probability variation effect mode in the jackpot game from the low probability game state. Also make it longer. In this way, in the case of the so-called “continuous change”, the gaming machine 100 can enjoy the BGM for the probability variation effect mode in the jackpot game as compared with the case of the so-called “first win”. It is possible to lengthen the game, and it is possible to increase a sense of expectation for a high-probability gaming state after the jackpot game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, for example, in this case, in the jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 is at a timing t24 when a predetermined period (hereinafter referred to as “period T45”) has elapsed from the timing t23 when the round game of the final round has ended. You may make it start reproduction | regeneration of BGM for probability change production modes (refer FIG. 5). On the other hand, in this case, in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 is at a time t16 when a predetermined period (hereinafter referred to as “period T35”) has elapsed from the time t13 when the round game of the final round has ended. You may make it start reproduction | regeneration of BGM for probability change production modes (refer FIG. 4).

  For example, here, the ending period T3 (ending period in the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state. For example, 30 seconds)> period T35 (for example, 29 seconds)> period T45 (for example, 5 seconds). Further, the time t16 is, for example, a time before the time t15 in FIG. 4 and a time after the time t14, for example. In this case, since the gaming machine 100 performs a special effect in the jackpot game from the low probability game state, the gaming machine 100 reproduces the BGM for the probability variation effect mode rather than the jackpot game from the high probability game state in which this is not performed. The start timing will be delayed.

  In the example described above, when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from the high probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 uses the BGM for the probability variation effect mode more than the case where the jackpot game from the low probability gaming state is played. Although the playback start timing is advanced, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a so-called “normal jackpot” is provided for the jackpot that can be determined in the jackpot determination. In this case, when the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot game by determining that it is a normal jackpot in the jackpot determination, the gaming machine 100 has a low probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state (for example, 100 times) until a predetermined number of symbol changes are performed after the jackpot game (for example, 100 times). The so-called “short-time gaming state”). Such a jackpot from the short-time gaming state generally corresponds to “ream Chang”.

  Therefore, in this case, when the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot game from the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs the same as the jackpot game from the high-probability gaming state described above, and the low-probability gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state (so-called “normal game”). When a jackpot game is played from the “game state”), the game is the same as the jackpot game from the low probability game state described above. That is, when the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game from the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100 is more suitable for the effect mode after the jackpot game than for the jackpot game from the normal gaming state (for example, for the probability variation effect mode in the case of the probability variation jackpot). In the case of a normal jackpot, the BGM playback start timing may be advanced.

  In other words, the gaming machine 100 is a jackpot game from a non-specific game state corresponding to “first win” in the case of a jackpot game from a specific game state advantageous to a player corresponding to “continuous chain”. Instead, the playback start timing of the BGM for the effect mode after the jackpot game may be advanced. Here, the specific gaming state is a gaming state in which at least one of the high probability gaming state and the auxiliary gaming state is activated, and the non-specific gaming state is in which both the high probability gaming state and the auxiliary gaming state are activated. There is no gaming state.

  In the example described above, the gaming machine 100 starts displaying the background image for the probability variation effect mode after the jackpot game ends, but the present invention is not limited to this. The gaming machine 100 may start displaying the background image for the probability variation effect mode during the ending in the same manner as starting the reproduction of the BGM for the probability variation effect mode during the ending. However, even in this case, the gaming machine 100 displays the probability change entry suggestion effect and the special effect display contents for at least a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds) so that the player can confirm the display contents of the probability change entry suggestion effect and the special effect effect mode. Start displaying the background image.

  Also, in this case, the gaming machine 100 starts displaying the background image for the probability variation effect mode from that time when the effect button 117 is operated by the player while the probability variation entry suggestion effect or the special effect is displayed. When the effect button 117 is not operated by the player during the display of the probability change entry suggestion effect or the special effect, the display of the background image for the probability change effect mode may be started after the jackpot game ends.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the specific game state after the special game during the special game, and improve the interest of the game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 104 Image display part 105 1st starting opening 106 2nd starting opening 109 Grand prize opening

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can execute a predetermined production,
Determining means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when a predetermined start condition is satisfied;
When the determination by the determination unit is performed, after changing the symbol, the symbol control unit that performs the symbol variation that stops to indicate the determination result of the determination;
When the symbol change indicating that the special game is performed by the symbol control means, special game execution means for performing the special game after the symbol variation;
Special game effect execution means capable of executing special game effects;
When the special game is performed by the special game execution means, a game control means for controlling the game in a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state after the special game;
Specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect for the specific gaming state;
With
The special game execution means includes
It is possible to perform the special game including an opening period in which the variable winning device is in an open state and a closing period in which the variable winning device after the opening period is in a closed state,
When the special game is played from the specific game state, a special game is performed for a short closing period, while when the special game is played from the normal game state, the closing period is set longer than the special game for the short closing period. Special games during the long closing period,
The special game effect executing means is
When the special game executing means performs the special game for the short closing period, it performs the special game effect without performing the special special effect during the closing period of the special game for the short closing period. When a game is performed, a special game effect is performed to perform the special effect during the closing period of the long closed period special game,
The special production is
A gaming machine, wherein the gaming machine is an effect of guiding manufacturer information regarding a manufacturer of the gaming machine to the player.

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