JP2016158690A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel presentation where a movable accessory (gimmick) and symbols are interlocked with each other.SOLUTION: The game machine performs a big win (jackpot) lottery on the basis of an establishment of a start condition, then if the big win is won, performs a big win game as a kind of special games. A result of the big win lottery is displayed to a player by a stop mode of decorative symbols after a process of a variable display of the decorative symbols in an image display part. When the decorative symbols are stopped (temporarily stopped or fully stopped), a gimmick is caused to be operated so that the decorative symbols stop behind the gimmick.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 34

Description

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

  A type of gaming machine (pachinko machine) performs a jackpot lottery (winning determination) based on the establishment of the start condition, and when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game with the opening of a big prize opening is performed as a kind of special game . A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the jackpot lottery is shown to the player in the symbol stop mode after the symbol change display on the symbol display means.

  One type of jackpot is called a rank-up bonus (RUB). In the jackpot game with RUB, at the start of the jackpot game, it is kept secret to the player how many rounds (to which stage) the opening of the big prize opening will continue, and whether or not a round is added during the jackpot game Inform the player step by step.

  In addition, in a gaming machine, there are many cases where an effect using a movable accessory such as a gimmick is performed.

  In addition, in a gaming machine, when a jackpot is won, a definitive effect may be given to notify that effect while displaying a change in symbol. On the other hand, an effect (for example, a button effect) is often performed according to the player's operation.

JP2013-52030A

  Regarding the first point of view, in a jackpot game such as RUB, how long the jackpot game (round) continues is an important concern for the player. If new productions can be made in association with this important concern, it is considered that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Regarding the second point of view, if a new effect using a movable accessory can be performed, it is considered that the interest of the game can be improved.

  With regard to the third point of view, if a new method can be introduced regarding how to perform the confirmed effect, it is considered that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Needless to say, it is important to introduce new effects and methods in order to have the gaming machine enjoy the game while suppressing the tiredness of the game.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that pays attention to the second point of focus and contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game in relation to the effect using the movable accessory.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention produces an effect on a determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is to be performed when the start condition is satisfied, and a predetermined effect means including a symbol display means and a movable accessory. An effect control means, wherein the effect control means causes the symbol display means to variably display the symbol based on the determination result of the determination means, and then displays the determination result in a manner that indicates the determination result. The symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol, and when the symbol is stopped or when the symbol is temporarily stopped prior to the stop of the symbol, the symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped behind the movable accessory. And a movable accessory control means capable of performing a specific movable accessory effect that operates the movable accessory as described above.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it is possible to provide the gaming machine which contributes to the interest improvement of a game in relation to the production | presentation using a movable accessory.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic enlarged view of the information display part in the gaming machine of FIG. It is a back perspective view of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram of the part in connection with control of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table per special figure in the main control part of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of the gaming state according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of a jackpot game. It is the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement content of Aigimic. It is a figure which shows the operation | movement content of a face gimmick. It is a figure which shows the action | operation content of slugger gimmick. It is explanatory drawing of the condition assumed in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the relationship between the big winning opening opening pattern and effect in special G jackpot game. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the example of the display content of the image corresponding to a face gimmick effect. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the example of a face turning effect. It is explanatory drawing of the execution timing of a face gimmick effect concerning 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the example of the display content of the image corresponding to slugger gimmick production. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the example of a slugger turning effect. It is explanatory drawing of the execution timing of a slugger gimmick effect concerning 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the relationship between the big winning opening opening pattern and effect in the special F jackpot game. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and is a figure which shows the relationship between the big winning opening opening pattern and effect in special E jackpot game. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the relationship between the big winning opening opening pattern and effect in special D jackpot game. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and is a figure which shows the relationship between the big winning opening opening pattern and effect in special C jackpot game. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and is the figure which shows the flow of transmission / reception of the command and effect which involve a jackpot. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the special winning opening opening pattern and effect in the special G jackpot game according to the example (EX1_1) belonging to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the special winning opening opening pattern and effect in the special jackpot game according to the example (EX1_2) belonging to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the condition assumed in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a process with respect to 2nd Embodiment of this invention with respect to the information for one special figure determination. It is explanatory drawing of the selection probability of a variation production pattern concerning 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the condition assumed in 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and shows the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th eyes which exist as an aspect of the stop (temporary stop or this stop) of a decoration symbol. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention and is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the front stage temporary stop effect at the time of winning of the jackpot, the promotion hitting effect, the back stage temporary stop effect, and this stop effect. It is explanatory drawing of the execution timing of the Aigimic effect which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the some pattern which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention and an Aigimic effect is performed. It is explanatory drawing of the display area of the 1st-3rd decoration symbol concerning 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention and is a figure which shows the positional relationship of an eye gimmick and decoration design when the eye gimmick production is performed. It is explanatory drawing of several jackpot seed | species suggestion patterns which become a candidate for selection when the information for special figure determination is winning the jackpot of special A according to 3rd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a plurality of jackpot seed suggestion patterns that are candidates for selection when the special figure determination information is won by a special B jackpot according to the third embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of several jackpot seed | species suggestion patterns which become a candidate for selection in the third embodiment of the present invention, when the special figure determination information is won for jackpot of C. It is explanatory drawing of the control conditions based on the Example (EX3_1) which belongs to 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the other control conditions based on the Example (EX3_1) which belongs to 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the further another control condition based on the Example (EX3_1) which belongs to 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the control conditions based on the Example (EX3_2) which belongs to 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the other control conditions based on the Example (EX3_2) which belongs to 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the further another control condition based on the Example (EX3_2) which belongs to 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the condition assumed in 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the four winning suggestion patterns which concern on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention and shows the flow of the production in one winning suggestion pattern. It is a figure which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention and shows the flow of the effect in another winning suggestion pattern. It is a figure which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention, and shows the flow of the production | presentation in another winning suggestion pattern. It is a figure which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention, and shows the flow of the production | presentation in another winning suggestion pattern. It is explanatory drawing of the control conditions based on the Example (EX4_1) which belongs to 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the other control conditions based on the Example (EX4_1) which belongs to 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the further another control condition based on the Example (EX4_1) which belongs to 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the condition assumed in 5th Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a change effect execution period and an operation effective period according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram of the button production according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram of the winning effect that can be executed in the button effect according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of three controls in connection with 5th Embodiment of this invention, and related to a button effect and a jackpot finalization effect. It is a figure which shows a mode that the jackpot finalizing effect is performed according to 5th Embodiment of this invention with the operation corresponding | compatible basic effect according to button operation. It is a figure which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention, and shows the example of the execution timing of the jackpot finalization effect matched with the operation effective period of the button effect. It is a figure which shows a mode that the jackpot finalizing effect is performed without interlocking with button operation at the time of the start of an operation effective period concerning 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the condition assumed in the Example (EX5_1) which belongs to 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the control which concerns on the Example (EX5_1) which belongs to 5th Embodiment of this invention, and is applied to a some button effect. It is a figure which shows the allocation of control with respect to the Example (EX5_1) which belongs to 5th Embodiment of this invention with respect to a some button effect.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or signs are indicated by writing symbols or signs referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Omitted or abbreviated.

/// Basic embodiment ///
An embodiment suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail. A plurality of embodiments will be described later. First, a basic embodiment will be described as an embodiment serving as a basis for the plurality of embodiments. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called digipachi) belonging to the former first type.

<< Basic configuration of gaming machine >>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. A basic configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 includes the game board 101 and the constituent members shown in FIG. Note that the top, bottom, left, and right refer to the top, bottom, left, and right viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the game board 101 unless otherwise specified. Both the vertical direction and the horizontal direction are parallel to the board surface of the game board 101. The vertical direction is parallel to the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction is parallel to the horizontal direction. Unless stated otherwise, the front refers to the player closest to the game machine 100 and the game board 101, and the rear refers to the player facing the game machine 100 and the game board 101 unless otherwise specified. Point farther away.

  The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes an outer frame 10 attached to an island structure disposed in a gaming facility, an inner frame 11 attached to the outer frame 10 so as to be openable and closable, and an inner frame 11. And a door frame 12 that can be freely opened and closed. The inner frame 11 is relative to the outer frame 10, and the door frame 12 is both relative to the inner frame 11. ) Is configured to be pivotable forward (openable and closable). The door frame 12 is attached to the inner frame 11 so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 11, but the door frame 12 can visually recognize almost the entire game area described later from the front (player side). The window part 12a formed by fitting a transparent glass plate is formed so as to be able to.

  The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed (the detailed structure of the launching unit is not shown).

  In the gaming machine 100, the game ball launched upward by the driving of the launching unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. Falls (flows down). The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls are dropped by the nails while changing the moving direction in an unspecified direction. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball drop path in the game area 103 includes a windmill (not shown) that changes the direction of the game ball fall, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, A gate 108, a special winning opening 111, and a normal winning opening 112 are provided.

  An image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. The image display unit 104 displays various effect images. For example, the image display unit 104 displays a decorative symbol provided corresponding to a special symbol for representing a lottery result of a special symbol lottery (also referred to as a jackpot lottery), and the gaming machine 100 performs a special symbol lottery. An image related to the effect performed until the lottery result is shown. The image display unit 104 may also display a symbol (ordinary decoration symbol) for representing a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are installed below the image display unit 104. The start openings 105 and 106 form a start area through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). The right to receive the special symbol lottery is acquired when the predetermined first start condition or second start condition is satisfied. The first and second start conditions are satisfied when the game balls pass through the start ports 105 and 106, that is, when the game balls win the start ports 105 and 106, respectively. In the following, the special symbol lottery based on the establishment of the first start condition may be particularly referred to as a first special symbol lottery, and the special symbol lottery based on the establishment of the second start condition may be particularly referred to as a second special symbol lottery. . In addition, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball at the start port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. A game ball that is paid out due to a winning of a game ball with respect to the start opening 105, 106 or a winning opening (large winning opening 111, normal winning opening 112) is also referred to as a winning ball. Then, paying out three game balls for winning a game ball to the start port 105 may be referred to as “there are three prize balls at the start port 105”. The same applies to the other starting ports or winning ports. In this embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that there are three, three, fourteen, and three prize balls in the start openings 105 and 106, the big prize opening 111, and the normal prize opening 112, respectively. It should be noted that winning may be read as winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 106, and an open state (open state) that makes it easier to win the game ball in the second start port 106 than in the closed state. ) In either state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107. In effect, when the electric tulip 107 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the second starting port 106, and only when the electric tulip 107 is in the open state, the second starting of the game ball is started. Winning to the mouth 106 becomes possible. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is also referred to as the opening of the electric tulip 107. The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. Similarly to the start ports 105 and 106, the gate 108 forms a start region through which a game ball can pass (winning is possible).

  A big prize opening 111 is provided on the right side of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The grand prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107, and a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening 111, and a larger game ball than the closed state. One of the open states (open state) that makes it easy to win the winning opening 111 is taken. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the special winning opening 111. In effect, when the grand prize opening 111 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the big prize opening 111, and only when the big prize opening 111 is in the open state, the prize winning of the game ball is won. Winning to the mouth 111 is possible. The opening of the big prize opening 111 is also referred to as the opening of the big prize opening 111. The big winning opening 111 is normally closed, and when a big win is won by a special symbol lottery, a round that is in an open state until a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds or winning 10 game balls) is satisfied. Repeat a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). When the gaming machine 100 detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning slot 111, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 14) of winning balls.

  One or more normal winning openings 112 are installed on the side or lower side of the image display unit 104. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of winning balls when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 112. The first start port 105, the second start port 106, the gate 108, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112 are not limited to the positions shown in FIG. 1, and may be arranged at arbitrary positions in the game area 103. . At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 113 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 111 and the normal winning port 112. Yes. An information display unit 114 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 101 (details will be described later). The installation positions of the collection port 113 and the information display unit 114 can be arbitrarily changed.

  A frame member including an outer frame 10, an inner frame 11, and a door frame 12 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game board 101. Various effect members and the like used for arbitrary effects are incorporated in the door frame 12 around the door frame 12 in which the window portion 12a is formed (the outer peripheral portion of the door frame 12). As the performance member, the first speaker 115a, the second speaker 115b, and the third speaker 115c (hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the speakers, they may be simply referred to as “speakers 115”). ), The effect light unit 116 and the movable frame accessory 117 are incorporated. The speaker 115 outputs sound used for production. The effect light unit 116 has a plurality of lamps and a plurality of motors, and the direction of light irradiation by the lamps can be changed up and down or left and right by driving each motor. The movable frame accessory 117 basically stands by at the reference position, and when used for the production, moves to the operating position to constitute a part of the production.

  The frame movable accessory 117 will be described in detail. The frame movable accessory 117 is a foldable movable accessory, and is provided one at the upper left and the upper right of the door frame 12. The movable frame accessory 117 provided at the upper left and the upper right portion is arranged so that the left and right sides of the movable frame accessory 117 are both in contact with the door frame 12 at the reference position, while at the operating position, The former is pivoted forward with the left side as the pivot base side and the right side as the pivot tip side, and the latter is pivoted forward with the right side as the pivot base side and the left side as the pivot tip side. The rotating leading end side of the movable accessory 117 protrudes toward the player compared to the reference position. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable frame accessory 117 is at the reference position.

  In the door frame 12, an operation handle 119 is disposed at the lower right position. The operation handle 119 has a shape that protrudes toward the player, and a firing instruction member 120 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 120 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 119. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 120 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the angle at which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated.

  Below the game area 103 in the door frame 12, an effect button 121, a cross key 122, an upper plate (hitting ball supply plate) 123, an upper plate lever 124, a lower plate (excess ball receiving plate) 125, a lower plate lever 126 and the like are provided. It has been. The effect button 121 and the cross key 122 constitute an operation receiving unit (which may be referred to as an operation input unit or an operation unit) that receives an operation from the player. The upper plate 123 has a shape that can accommodate a game ball, and sends the stored game ball to the launching unit. The upper plate lever 124 is means for sending out the game balls stored in the upper plate 123 to the lower plate 125. The lower plate 125 has a shape that can accommodate game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 123, and stores the game balls. The lower plate lever 126 is an opening means that opens a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 125, and a game ball stored in the lower plate 125 is arranged below the lower plate 125 by the player operating the lower plate lever 126. It falls into a box (a so-called dollar box (not shown)).

  A movable accessory used for production is also provided on the game board 101. In the present embodiment, a plurality of movable boards 131 to 133 (see FIG. 1) are provided on the game board 101. The board movable combination 133 includes the panel movable combinations 133a and 133b. In FIG. 1, the board movable accessories 131 to 133 are arranged at the respective reference positions. When the movable board accessory 132 is at the reference position, a part of the movable board accessory 132 (corresponding to the broken line portion in FIG. 1) is located behind a predetermined opaque member (not shown), so that it is visible to the player. Have difficulty. When the board movable accessory 131 is in the reference position, the board movable accessory 131 is stored behind a predetermined opaque member (not shown; may be the panel movable accessory 132) and is difficult for the player to see. . In FIG. 1, the movable board accessory 131 is in a state in which it is difficult to visually recognize, and the state is indicated by a broken line. The details of the movable board components 131 to 133 will be described later.

<< Information display section >>
As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 114 includes a special symbol display unit 201 that displays a special symbol indicating a lottery result of a special symbol lottery, a normal symbol display unit 202 that displays a normal symbol that indicates a lottery result of a normal symbol lottery, A hold display unit 203, a round number display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205 are provided. Each display unit 201 to 205 can be formed by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  There are first and second special symbols as special symbols. The special symbol display unit 201 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol. The hold display unit 203 includes display units 203a, 203b, and 203c. The right of the first special symbol lottery (special symbol determination information described later) is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is displayed on the display unit 203a as the number of reserved information U1. . The right of the second special symbol lottery (special drawing determination information described later) is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of reserved rights is displayed on the display unit 203b as the number of reserved information U2. . The right of the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 108 is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the held rights is displayed on the display unit 203c as the hold information number U3.

<< Back configuration of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 3, the back side structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a rear configuration of the gaming machine 100. On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 301, a prize ball control board 302, an effect control board 303, a power board 304 that supplies power to each board in the gaming machine 100, an output terminal board 305, and the like are provided. ing. Each of these boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed from a plurality of printed boards. Further, a power plug 315 for supplying power to the power supply board 304 and a power switch (not shown) are also provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 100. The main control board 301 is provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown). When the power of the gaming machine 100 is off, the power is turned on by pressing the power switch while pressing the RAM clear switch, so that power is supplied to the gaming machine 100 and the RAM clear preparation state is entered. By pushing the RAM clear switch again, the game information of the gaming machine 100 can be initialized (RAM clear) (that is, the gaming machine 100 can be in the initial state). If the power is turned on by pressing the power switch without pressing the RAM clear switch, the gaming machine 100 is controlled based on the gaming information of the gaming machine 100 before the power is turned off.

<< Basic operation of gaming machine >>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the first or second start condition is established, the gaming machine 100 acquires special figure determination information according to the establishment timing, and performs a special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information is equivalent to acquisition of special symbol lottery rights. In the special symbol lottery, it is determined whether or not the jackpot has been won (whether the jackpot has been won or the game has been lost). In addition, the winning of the jackpot may be expressed as the occurrence of the jackpot (the same applies to the jackpot described later). When the first special symbol lottery is performed, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201a. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery result of the first special symbol lottery). On the other hand, when the second special symbol lottery is performed, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery).

  When the gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol (first or second special symbol) in a variable manner, the gaming machine 100 displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner on the image display unit 104, and stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Display. The decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 include first to third decorative symbols, and each decorative symbol is associated with a numerical value or a symbol. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (that is, when a jackpot is won in a special symbol lottery), a combination indicating a jackpot (for example, “7 · 7 · 7”) ) To stop and display the first to third decorative symbols.

  The combination of the first to third decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed varies depending on the type of jackpot that has been won. For example, in the case of winning per normal length (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, each decorative symbol is a blue decorative symbol (for example, “3, 3, 3” and “7, 7, 7” indicating the normal length per unit). If you stop the display with a numerical symbol such as “2, 2, 2”, etc., except “”, and if you win the per-variable length (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, each decorative symbol is red Stop display with a decorative symbol (for example, a “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7” numeral symbol). In the case of winning a winning short win, a latent short winning (see FIG. 7) or a small win, which will be described later, each decorative symbol is a decorative symbol indicating a probable short winning, a latent short winning or a small winning (for example, “chance”) The character is displayed with a stop, and the character symbol indicating the mode transition is displayed. Even if the winning per winning variable length is won, a decorative symbol indicating the normal winning length is stopped on the image display unit 104, and after that (for example, before the jackpot game transition or after the jackpot game transition) There may be a promotion effect that clearly shows that it is a win.

  When the result of the special symbol lottery is lost (that is, when the special symbol lottery is lost, in other words, when the jackpot is not won), the first to third decorative symbols are displayed with, for example, so-called rose eyes indicating the loss. Stop. The loose eye refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are non-common symbols.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters a jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game is executed in which the round game that opens the jackpot 111 is executed for rounds (for example, 16 rounds) according to the type of the jackpot (see FIG. 7). When a game ball wins the big prize opening 111 while the big prize opening 111 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends.

  No special symbol lottery will be held during the jackpot game. In the jackpot game state, the game is played by right-handed. “Right hit” means that a game ball is launched into a game area on the right side of the center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103. On the other hand, left-handed strike means that a game ball is launched into the game area on the left side of the center line in the game area 103, and left-handed strikes the second start opening 106 and the big winning opening 111. Cannot win a game ball.

  After the end of the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state where a special symbol lottery is performed. At this time, the gaming state may be changed according to the type of winning jackpot.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 has a low probability non-electric support game state, a low probability electric support game state, and a high probability non-electricity as a normal game state, except for a game state (including a jackpot game state) that involves the opening of the big prize opening 111. The game state is one of a support game state and a high probability electric support game state that should be called a probability variation game state. The gaming state in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low probability non-electric support game state. The electric support is an abbreviation for an electric chew support function, and details will be described later.

  The normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state) and the low probability electric support game state belong to the low probability game state. In the low-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a special symbol lottery using a determination table per low-probability special chart (see table TAt1 in FIG. 6 described later). As an example in this embodiment, the gaming machine 100 has a probability of 1/399. A special symbol lottery will be held to win the jackpot.

  The high probability electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state belong to the high probability game state. In the high-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a special symbol lottery using a high-probability special figure determination table (see table TAt2 in FIG. 6 described later). Here, as an example, the gaming machine 100 wins a jackpot with a probability of 10/399. A special symbol lottery will be held. That is, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot is won with a 10 times higher probability than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state with respect to the ease of winning the jackpot.

  The low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the electric support game state. In the electric support game state, the gaming machine 100 provides a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that involves opening and closing the electric tulip 107 (that is, the electric support is activated). The specific contents of the electric support will not be described in detail because it is a publicly known technology. For example, when the electric support is given, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to when the electric support is not provided, A non-electric support game in which an electric support is not given in an electric support game state, in which an increase in the probability of winning a lottery (and thus an increase in the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107) and an increase in the opening time of the electric tulip 107 are achieved. Compared to the state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. In the electric support game state, a game is played by the above-mentioned right strike, and the special symbol lottery is mainly a win to the second start opening 106. Note that the game area 103 is provided with nails and obstacles for hindering winning of the game ball to the first starting port 105 by right-handed hitting.

  The normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state) and the high probability non-electric support game state belong to a non-electric support game state to which no electric support is given. In the non-electric support game state, the game is performed by left-handed as described above, and the special symbol lottery is mainly a prize for the first start opening 105. As understood from the above description, the electric support game state is a game state in which the start condition (second start condition) is more easily established than the non-electric support game state. Therefore, the electric support game state is more advantageous to the player than the non-electric support game state with respect to the ease of establishment of the start condition.

<< Internal structure of gaming machine >>
The internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 400 provided in the gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect that controls the contents of the effect. And a control unit 403. In addition to the control unit 400, each component shown in FIG. 4 is provided in the gaming machine 100. For example, a main control unit 401, a prize ball control unit 402, and an effect control unit 403 in FIG. 4 are formed by the main control board 301, the prize ball control board 302, and the effect control board 303 in FIG. 3, respectively, and the output in FIG. The terminal board 305 includes the board external information terminal board 491 of FIG.

[1. Main control unit]
The main control unit 401 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 413, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU, ROM, and RAM in the main control unit 401 are also referred to as a main CPU, a main ROM, and a main RAM, respectively. The main CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the main ROM 412 and executes the read program using the main RAM 413 as a work area. As shown in FIG. 4, the main ROM 412 stores tables TAt, TZt, THt, FAt, FZt, FHt and DKt, and the main RAM 413 is provided with storage areas 413a to 413j. In addition to this, various tables can be stored in the main ROM 412, and various storage areas can be provided in the main RAM 413.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 401 includes a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start point that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A start port SW414b, a gate SW415 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning port SW416 that detects a game ball that has won a prize winning port 111, and a normal ball that detects a game ball that has won a normal winning port 112 A winning opening SW417 is connected.

  Each of SW 414a and 414b and SW 415 to 417 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 401, and the main control unit 401 performs a special symbol lottery based on the input detection signal. Special figure determination information corresponding to the right to receive is stored, special symbol lottery is performed using the special figure determination information, and prize ball payout instructions are given to the prize ball control unit 402. As the SWs 414a, 414b, 415, 416 and 417, proximity switches or the like can be employed. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board 101, a first start port SW 414 a is provided for each of the plurality of first start ports 105. The same applies to the case where a plurality of the second start opening 106, the gate 108, the big winning opening 111 or the normal winning opening 112 are provided.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 401 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 420 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 421 that opens and closes the big prize opening 111. The main control unit 401 inputs or does not input an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 420 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and inputs or does not input an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 421 based on the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. As input. The solenoids 420 and 421 perform an opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 107 and an opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 111 by converting the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, respectively.

  Also, various display units in the information display unit 114 in FIG. 2 are connected to the main control unit 401 (however, the display units 204 and 205 are not shown in FIG. 4). The main control unit 401 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a or the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the special symbol lottery, and displays the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Take control. Furthermore, the main control unit 401 controls the display content of the hold display unit 203 based on the number of hold information U1, U2, and U3.

[1-1. Main processing]
FIG. 5 lists the main processes performed by the main control unit 401. When power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, the main process is executed by the main CPU 411. In the main process, the main CPU 411 performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 401 and stores setting information indicating setting contents in the setting storage area 413a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing a timer interrupt process to be described later. In the main process, whether or not the gaming machine 100 is turned off is monitored. When the power is turned off, backup information is generated and the backup information is stored in the backup storage area 413b. The main RAM 413 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 main RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off.

[1-2. Timer interrupt processing]
The main CPU 411 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process for the main process at a period (for example, a period of several milliseconds or less) stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main process (see FIG. 5). In the timer interrupt process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a random number update process, a switch process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, an electric accessory control process, a prize ball process, and an output process.

[1-2-1. Random number update processing]
The random number update process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the random number update process, the main CPU 411 updates the count value of each random number counter by adding “1” to the count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 413c. The counter storage area 413c includes a main control unit 401 that includes a random number counter C1 per special figure, a special figure random number counter C2, a special figure variation pattern random number counter C3, a random number counter C4 per common figure, and a general figure random number counter C5. The count values of various random number counters to be managed are stored. The counters C1 to C5 respectively count a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a special fluctuation pattern random number, a random number per common figure, and a common figure random number. In the random number update processing, the main CPU 411 returns the count value of the counter to “0” when the count value of any one of the random number counters C1 to C5 exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, and thereafter the same Count up. Here, for example, a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number are counted within the ranges of “0 to 398”, “0 to 99”, and “0 to 499”, respectively. The random numbers per common figure and the random numbers of common symbols are counted within a range of “0 to 9”, for example. Note that the arbitrary random number in the present embodiment takes only an integer value unless otherwise specified.

[1-2-2. Switch processing]
The switch process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the switch process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a start opening switch process, a gate switch process, a big winning opening switch process, and a normal winning opening switch process.

  The start port switch process includes first and second start port switch processes (see FIG. 5). In the first start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the first start condition based on the timing at which the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 (that is, based on the winning to the start port 105). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are displayed as the special values. Special figure determination information (special figure holding information) including hit random numbers, special figure random numbers, and special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main RAM 413. In the second start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the second start condition based on the timing at which a game ball winning the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b (that is, based on the winning to the start port 106). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired per special symbol. Special figure determination information (special figure hold information) included as a random number, special figure design random number and special figure variation pattern random number is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main RAM 413.

  The special figure determination information storage area 413d stores special figure determination information based on establishment of the first start condition and special figure determination information based on establishment of the second start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. it can. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. Therefore, up to eight pieces of special figure determination information can be stored in the storage area 413d. The number of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first and second start conditions in the storage area 413d corresponds to the above-described numbers of hold information U1 and U2, respectively. In addition, a priority order for receiving a special symbol lottery is set for each special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413d. Basically, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time. However, it is assumed that a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied as compared to the special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied. The prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later.

  In the gate switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 by the gate SW 415, and stores the random number counter C4 and the regular symbol random number counter C5 in the counter storage area 413c. Obtains the count value, and stores the information for determining the usual figure (ordinary figure holding information) including the obtained count values of the counters C4 and C5 as the random numbers per common figure and the common symbol random numbers, and stores the information for the usual figure determination in the main RAM 413 It memorize | stores in the area | region 413i. The common figure determination information storage area 413i can store the common figure determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. The number of general-purpose determination information in the storage area 413i corresponds to the above-described reserved information number U3. Priorities for receiving the normal symbol lottery are set for each of the information for determining ordinary symbols stored in the storage area storage area 413i. A higher priority is set for the information for determining ordinary drawings acquired earlier in time.

  In the big prize opening switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects the game ball that won the big prize opening 111 by the big prize opening SW416. In the normal winning opening switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 112 by the normal winning opening SW417.

[1-2-3. Special design processing]
The special symbol process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 executes special symbol determination. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination, a special symbol design determination, and a special graphic fluctuation pattern determination. The special symbol lottery described above may include special symbol determination and special symbol determination, and may further include special symbol variation pattern determination. Therefore, the special symbol determination may be considered to include a special symbol lottery, or the special symbol determination and the special symbol lottery may be considered to be equivalent to each other. In the special symbol processing, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes determination per special symbol, special symbol determination and special symbol variation pattern determination using the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d. These determination results are stored in the special figure determination result storage area 413e. Then, after displaying the fluctuation of the special symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern selected by the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, it is a symbol indicating the judgment per special figure and the judgment result of the special symbol judgment. The special symbol is stopped (in a manner showing the determination result of the determination and the special symbol determination).

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 411 sets the variation start command including the determination result of the special symbol per unit determination, the special symbol determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination in the main RAM 413 to the effect control unit 403. On the other hand, when the execution of the change effect is instructed and when the change of the special symbol is stopped, the change control command is instructed to the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the change effect by setting the change stop command in the main RAM 413. Further, when the result of the special figure hit determination shows that the big win or the small win is won, the main CPU 411 executes the hit effect on the effect control unit 403 by setting an opening command in the main RAM 413 following the change stop command. A start is instructed, and an end command is instructed to the effect control unit 403 by setting an ending command in the main RAM 413 at the end of the big hit game or the small hit game described later. These commands set in the RAM 413 are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 5) described later.

  In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 acquires the special figure determination information set with the highest priority in the special figure determination information storage area 413d as the determination target (the determination target) TT, and the special CPU determines the special target of the determination target TT. By using the information for figure determination, judgment per special figure, special figure design judgment and special figure variation pattern judgment are sequentially executed. The special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is deleted from the storage area 413d (therefore, the number of held information U1 or U2 is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the special symbol processing, when the special symbol determination information is not stored in the storage area 413d, the special symbol processing is finished without performing the special symbol determination.

  In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 first makes a per-special symbol determination that involves a comparison between the special symbol determination table TAt stored in the main ROM 412 and a random number per special symbol of the determination target TT.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the determination table TAt per special figure includes a determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure and a determination table TAt2 per high probability special figure. Each of the tables TAt1 and TAt2 has a predetermined determination value associated with the jackpot.

  When the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure (that is, at the time of special symbol lottery), the main CPU 411 performs determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and the high probability game flag is ON. If it is set to, determination per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. Then, the main CPU 411 determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the jackpot, otherwise it is a loss (that is, the jackpot is won) Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. Here, the determination table TAt per special figure is formed so that the winning probability of winning a jackpot (the winning probability of the special symbol lottery) becomes 1/399 and 10/399 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. It is assumed that

  In addition, the main CPU 411 determines whether or not a small hit is made in the special figure determination. The small hit is not a big hit, but is a specific lose represented by a special symbol in a mode different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). The main CPU 411 determines that the winning unit is won when the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the small unit. Here, it is assumed that the winning probability per unit is 1/399 without depending on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag. However, in the determination per special figure for the second special symbol (in the determination per special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition), no win is won regardless of the random number per special figure.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots. As the types of jackpots, there are special A to special I and general A to general C. The special A to special G belong to the probability variation length, the special H belongs to the probability variation short-range (per-probability short-range), and the special I belongs to the latent probability short-range. A to C are usually per unit length. Special C to Special G belong to a rank-up bonus (hereinafter sometimes referred to as RUB), which is a kind of probability variation. In the RUB, it is kept secret to the player how many rounds with the long opening of the big winning opening 111 will continue at the start of the jackpot game, and whether or not a round is added to the player step by step during the jackpot game I will announce.

  Special A, Special B, Special C, Special D, Special E, Special F, Special G, Special H, Special I have round numbers of 5, 16, 5, 7, 9, 11, 16, 2, 2, respectively. It is. The number of rounds for A to C is all five. Note that “R” in the jackpot indicates a round. In each round, the big prize opening 111 is opened until the opening time of the big prize opening 111 reaches the specified maximum opening time (predetermined time). However, in each round, even if the opening time of the big prize opening 111 does not reach the specified maximum opening time, the big winning opening 111 is closed when the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 111 reaches a predetermined number. Is done. In the following description regarding the opening time of the big prize opening 111, it is assumed that the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 111 does not reach a predetermined number in each round.

  The specified maximum opening time of the big winning opening 111 for each round per probability variation length and per normal length is a predetermined long opening time (for example, 30 seconds), and each grand winning prize per probability variation per latent probability short. The prescribed maximum opening time of the mouth 111 is a predetermined short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) shorter than the long opening time. The prescribed maximum opening time of the big winning opening 111 in each round is the same between the probability variation length and the normal length, but may be slightly different between the probability variation length and the normal length. The prescribed maximum opening time of the big winning opening 111 of each round is the same between the probability variation per short and the latent probability short per, but may be slightly different between the probability variation per short and the latency short per. Note that opening the grand prize winning opening 111 for a long opening time may be referred to as long opening, and opening the big winning opening 111 for a short opening time may be referred to as short opening.

  In the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the jackpot is special A, special B, special C, special D, special The ratio of E, Special F, Special G, Special H, Special I, A, B, and C is 40%, 5%, 9%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, respectively. 5%, 10%, 3%, 4%, 10%. In the judgment per special figure for the second special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the jackpot is special A, special B, special C, special D, special The ratios of E, Special F, Special G, A, B, and C are 20%, 40%, 9%, 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 3%, 4%, respectively. 10%. That is, in the special symbol processing for the second special symbol, the special H and special I jackpots are not won.

  FIG. 8 shows a change in the gaming state triggered by the occurrence of the jackpot.

  In the case of winning a jackpot belonging to either the probable change length or the probable change short win, the main CPU 411 changes the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game corresponding to the winning jackpot type is completed. After that, until the predetermined low-probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied, the set content (high probability electric support game state) is maintained. When the low-probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 Is set to the low probability non-electric support game state. The low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates after the jackpot game (that is, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates via the variable display) is greater than or equal to the high probability grant count and the power support grant count. To do.

The high-probability number of times refers to the number of changes in the special symbol that maintains the high-probability gaming state. In other words, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, while the special symbol fluctuates i _k times, the gaming state becomes a high probability gaming state, and after the special symbol fluctuates i _k times, the low probability gaming state when it is a high probability granted number corresponding to the jackpot is i _k times (i _k is an integer). Since a big hit is more likely to occur in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state, the higher the number of high probability grants, the more advantageous for the player.

The number of times when the electric support is given refers to the number of times the special symbol is maintained to maintain the electric support game state. In other words, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, while the special symbol fluctuates i _d times, the game state becomes the electric support game state, and after the special symbol fluctuates i _d times, the non-electric support game when it is a state, support grant number electrostatic corresponding to the jackpot is i _d times (i _d is an integer). Since the starting condition is more easily established in the electric support game state than in the non-electric support game state, the more the number of electric support grants, the more advantageous for the player.

  The number of high-probability grants and power support grants for jackpots belonging to the per-probable length or per-probable short is both 10,000 (see FIG. 7). Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game per probability variation length or probability variation shortage, if the number of special symbol changes reaches 10,000 without any other jackpots, the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied and the gaming machine The 100 gaming state is shifted to the low probability non-electric support game state. However, since the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is “10/399”, after the jackpot game per probability variation length or probability variation short is finished, the high probability electric support is practically until the next jackpot winning. It can be said that the gaming state is maintained.

  When winning the jackpot (that is, special I) belonging to the short-term probability, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability non-electric support game state or the high probability electric game after the jackpot game corresponding to the special I is completed. It is set to support game state, and then the setting content (high probability non-power support game state or high probability power support game state) is maintained until a predetermined low-probability non-power support mode is established. When the support transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support game state.

  When the special I jackpot occurs, whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability non-electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state, the occurrence of the special I jackpot is “first time”. Or “other than the first time” (that is, whether or not it corresponds to “first time”). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the end of the jackpot game corresponding to the special I is a high probability non-electric support game when the occurrence of the special I jackpot is “first time” (when it corresponds to “first time”). If the occurrence of the special I jackpot is “other than the first time” (when it is not “first time”), it is set to the high probability electric support game state. Here, whether or not the special I jackpot that has occurred corresponds to “first time” is determined based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special I jackpot has occurred. If the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special I jackpot is generated is a low-probability non-electric support game state, it is determined that the special I jackpot corresponds to “first time”, and the special I jackpot occurs. If the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is other than the low-probability non-electric support game state, it is determined that the special I jackpot does not correspond to the “first time”. It should be noted that the criteria for determining whether or not it corresponds to the “first time” is not limited to this. For example, if the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when a special I jackpot occurs is the low probability gaming state, the special I If the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special I jackpot occurs is the high probability gaming state, the jackpot of the special I is determined not to correspond to the “first time”. It's also good.

  The high-probability grant count and the electric support grant count for the first special I are 10000 times and 0 times, respectively, and the high-probability grant count and the electric support grant count for the special I other than the first are both 10,000 times (FIG. 7). reference). Therefore, after the first or non-first special I jackpot game ends, if the number of times the special symbol changes reaches 10,000 without any other jackpots, the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied and the gaming machine The 100 gaming state is shifted to the low probability non-electric support game state. However, since the jackpot winning probability in the high probability gaming state is “10/399”, after the special I jackpot game ends, the high probability non-electric support game state or high until the next jackpot winning It can be said that the probability electric support game state is maintained.

  When winning any of the jackpots belonging to the normal long win, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support gaming state after the jackpot game corresponding to the winning jackpot type is completed, and then When the predetermined low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support game state. The number of high-probability grants for messages A to C is 0, and the power support times for messages A, B, and C are 50 times, 30 times, and 20 times, respectively. After the end of the jackpot game per normal length, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches the number of times that the electric support is granted without generating another jackpot, the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 Is shifted to the low probability non-electric support game state.

  In addition, even when winning a small win, a game with the opening of the big winning opening 111 (this is called a small hit game) is executed, but the main control unit 401 is triggered by the winning of the small winning The gaming state (the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the presence / absence of electric support) is not changed. That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 (the winning probability of the special symbol lottery and the presence / absence of electric support) does not change between before and after the winning of the small win. In the small hit game, the opening (that is, short opening) by the short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) of the big winning opening 111 is repeated a plurality of times.

  The special symbol determination included in the special symbol processing will be described (see FIG. 5). The main CPU 411 compares the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the main ROM 412 with the special symbol random number of the determination target TT, and determines in what symbol the special symbol is stopped based on the comparison result. Special symbol design is performed. At the time of winning the jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined based on the comparison result.

  The special symbol symbol determination table TZt is composed of a first special symbol symbol determination table and a second special symbol symbol determination table. When the determination target TT is special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied, the determination target TT is triggered when the second start condition is satisfied using the first special symbol determination table. In the case of the acquired special symbol determination information, the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table. The first and second special symbol determination tables are formed so that the types of jackpots for the first and second special symbols are determined by the above-described ratio (see FIG. 7).

  As can be seen from FIG. 7, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous to the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (ie, more Easy to get many prize balls). Here, “relatively advantageous” means that the expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the second starting condition is executed based on the establishment of the first starting condition. This means that the number of prize balls obtained by winning the winning prize 111 in the jackpot game is larger than the expected value. “Expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the winning game 111 in the jackpot game”, the expected number of rounds in the jackpot game (expected value of the number of rounds with the long opening of the winning game 111), or It may be read as the expected value of the maximum value of the total opening time of the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game.

  In the special symbol processing, the main CPU 411 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT based on the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT. The determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern is synonymous with the selection or setting of the special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt includes a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns, and one special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT is selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Each special symbol variation pattern defines a variation pattern of a special symbol, and defines, for example, a variation time of the special symbol (the length of time during which the variation display of the special symbol is performed).

  In the special figure determination result storage area 413e (see FIG. 4), the determination results of the special object per TT, the special symbol design determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination for the determination target TT are stored in a state of being associated with each other. The

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
Further, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process during the start port switch process (see FIG. 5). In the pre-determination process, the main CPU 411 sets, as a pre-determination target, the special-determination determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d and put on hold. The special symbol design determination and the special symbol variation pattern determination are sequentially executed. The method of special figure determination, special symbol design, and special figure variation pattern determination for the prior determination target is the same as those for the determination target TT. The determination result of the pre-determination process (that is, the determination result of the special figure for the pre-determination target, the determination result of the special symbol design and the special figure variation pattern determination) is stored in the pre-determination information storage area 413h, The pre-determination command that is included is set in the main RAM 413 and transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in the output process described later. The pre-determination process for certain special figure determination information is executed in the start-up switch process before the special figure determination information is acquired and stored in the storage area 413d.

[1-2-4. Normal symbol processing]
The normal symbol processing (see FIG. 5) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the common symbol determination information set with the highest priority in the general symbol determination information storage area 413i as the normal symbol determination target FF, and determines the normal symbol per-determination determination table FAt, Based on the general symbol determination table FZt, the general symbol variation pattern table FHt, the general symbol determination target FF, etc., the general symbol determination consisting of the general symbol determination, the general symbol determination, and the general symbol variation pattern determination (equivalent to the normal symbol lottery) Is executed, and the determination result of the common figure determination is stored in the general figure determination result storage area 413j, and the change display and the stop display of the normal symbol are performed based on the determination result of the common figure determination. The information for determining the normal map that has become the normal map determination target FF is deleted from the storage area 413i (therefore, the number U3 of reserved information is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the normal symbol process, when the general pattern determination information is not stored in the storage area 413i, the normal symbol process is terminated without performing the normal symbol determination.

  In the determination per common figure, it is determined whether or not the winning per common figure is won. When the winning is per common figure, the type per common figure is determined by the general symbol determination using the general symbol determination table FZt. There are two types of per map: per long open and short open. The time for the electric tulip 107 to be in the open state is longer per long opening than per short opening. In the normal map variation pattern determination, the main CPU 411 selects a general map variation pattern for the normal map determination target FF from a plurality of normal map variation patterns included in the general map variation pattern table FHt based on whether or not the electric support is provided. To do. The regular pattern variation pattern defines the variation time of a normal symbol. The main CPU 411 controls the display of the normal symbols based on the stored contents of the general pattern determination result storage area 413j in which the determination result of the general pattern determination is stored. For example, after displaying the change of the normal symbol for the change time indicated by the normal pattern change pattern selected by the normal pattern change pattern determination, the symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol determination The normal symbol is stopped (in the form showing the determination result of the determination and the normal symbol determination).

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
The electric accessory control process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the electric accessory control process, the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed.

  In the big prize opening process, when the result of the special figure determination indicates that the jackpot is won, the big prize opening 111 is opened and closed using the big prize opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big prize, and the result of the special figure judgment When winning indicates a winning game, the winning winning opening 111 is opened and closed using the winning pattern opening pattern for winning a small hit. In the big prize opening pattern table DKt, a big prize opening pattern defining the opening mode of the big prize opening 111 is stored for each type of jackpot, and a big prize opening pattern for small hits is stored. . The main CPU 411 realizes the big prize opening process with reference to the table DKt. In the table DKt, the big winning opening opening pattern for the special I jackpot and the big winning opening opening pattern for the small hit may be set to the same or similar patterns. In other words, the opening / closing mode of the big winning opening 111 in the small win game and the opening / closing mode of the big winning port 111 in the big winning game when winning the short chance of latent are preferably the same or similar.

  Referring to FIG. 9, the jackpot game accompanied by the opening of the big winning opening 111 is started after the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 in a manner indicating a big jackpot. When the jackpot game is started, after a predetermined opening period (in other words, opening time; for example, 10 seconds), the round winning opening 111 is opened for a predetermined maximum opening time (predetermined time) according to the type of jackpot. The game is executed Rmax times with a predetermined interval period (in other words, an interval time). Rmax represents the number of rounds (see FIG. 7) according to the type of jackpot. However, as described above, in each round (that is, each round game), even if the opening time of the big prize opening 111 has not reached the prescribed maximum opening time (long opening time or short opening time), the winning prize opening 111 is entered. When the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10), the big winning opening 111 is closed and the round (round game) is ended. Then, when the last round game ends and a predetermined ending period (in other words, ending time; for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the jackpot game is ended. It may be considered that the opening period and the ending period are not included in the jackpot game execution period. The same applies to the small hit game.

  In the big prize opening pattern, the above-mentioned prescribed maximum opening time and interval period are defined, and an opening period and an ending period can also be defined.

――― About the advantage of games that open the grand prize winning mouth 111 ―――
Here, the advantage of the game in which the special winning opening 111 is opened will be described. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game and the jackpot game are games in which the big prize opening 111 is opened. A game in which the big prize opening 111 is opened is given an opportunity to obtain a prize ball by winning a game ball in the big prize opening 111. Therefore, a game in which the big prize opening 111 is not opened (for example, a game in a normal gaming state). Can be said to be advantageous to the player. The advantage here means that the player can easily obtain more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is large) as the special winning opening 111 is opened. However, when the grand prize winning hole 111 is opened for a long time, it is relatively easy to make the gaming ball win the prize winning hole 111, whereas when the big winning prize opening 111 is opened short, the game ball is large. It is relatively difficult to win the winning prize 111 (the entry of game balls into the big winning opening 111 is restricted). That is, one round in which the big winning opening 111 is opened long is more advantageous to the player than one round in which the big winning opening 111 is opened short.

From this point of view, a jackpot game including a round game that opens the big winning opening 111 for a long time is more advantageous than a jackpot game or a small hit game that consists only of a round game that opens the big winning opening 111 for a short period. The special A jackpot game is more advantageous than the special H jackpot game and the small hit game (see FIG. 7).
In addition, for a jackpot game including a round game in which the big winning opening 111 is opened long, the larger the number of rounds (round games) in which the big winning opening 111 is opened long, the more advantageous. It can be said that it is more advantageous than the special A jackpot game (see FIG. 7). The short opening of the big prize opening 111 may be considered in the same manner.

  In addition, the game state setting process (see FIG. 5) is executed in the big prize opening process during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game. In the game state setting process, the main CPU 411 sets various game flags such as a high probability game flag and an electric support game flag that determine the game state in the game flag storage area 413f. As described above, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is an electric support game state when the electric support game flag is ON, and a non-electric support game state when the electric support game flag is OFF. In the game state setting process during the big prize opening process executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set ON / OFF according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred, Depending on the type of jackpot that occurred, the high probability remaining game number X indicating the remaining number of variations of the special symbol that maintains the high probability gaming state and the remaining variation number of the special symbol that maintains the electric support game state The electric support game remaining count J is set in the main RAM 413.

Therefore, in the game state setting process associated with the jackpot of any of the special A to special H (see FIG. 7), the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are both turned ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game are set. Both “10000” are set in the remaining number of times J.
In the game state setting process associated with the first special I jackpot, the high probability game flag is turned on while the electric support game flag is turned off, and the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game remaining count J are respectively set to “ “10000” and “0” are set. In the game state setting process associated with a special I jackpot other than the first time, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set to ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are both set to “10000”. Is done.
In the game state setting process associated with the big hit of A, B or C, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON and the high probability game remaining number X is set to “0”. Is done. In the game state setting process associated with the big hits of A, B, and C, “50”, “30”, and “20” are set in the electric support game remaining number J, respectively. That is, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J set in the game state setting process executed with a certain jackpot are respectively the high probability grant count and the electric support grant corresponding to the jackpot. This is consistent with the number of times (see FIG. 7).

  The high probability remaining game count X set in the game state setting process is subtracted by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “X ≧ 1”, and becomes “X = 0”. The high probability game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a low probability gaming state. The electric support game remaining number J set in the game state setting process is decremented by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “J ≧ 1”, and becomes “J = 0”. The electric support game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a non-electric support game state. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are OFF, and “0” is set to the number of times X and J. As described above, by initializing the game information of the gaming machine 100 using the RAM clear switch provided on the back surface of the game board 101, the initial state is obtained.

  In the electric Chu process, the main CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the normal symbol process. When a normal symbol lottery is won (per common symbol), the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

[1-2-6. Prize ball processing]
In the winning ball process, the main CPU 411 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls for winning at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112. Is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g as a prize ball command.

[1-2-7. Output processing]
In the output process, the main CPU 411 sends information (including arbitrary commands) indicating the storage contents of each storage area in the main RAM 413 to each control unit (the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect) connected to the main control unit 401. Output to the control unit 403). A command related to the prize ball is output to the prize ball control unit 402, and a command related to the effect is output to the effect control unit 403. In the output process, the main CPU 411 can transmit any information that it recognizes or holds (for example, information indicating the state of the electric support game flag and the high probability game flag) to the effect control unit 403. When the output process ends, the timer interrupt process also ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the process executed by the main CPU 411 returns to the main process (see FIG. 5).

  As shown in FIG. 4, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main control section 401, and the main control section 401 sends information indicating the contents stored in the main RAM 413 to the outside (through the board 491). For example, it can be output to a hall computer of a game facility.

[2. Prize ball control unit]
The prize ball control unit 402 (see FIG. 4) includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The prize ball control unit 402 pays out a prize ball based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401.

  Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a fixed position detection SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 for detecting a paid game ball, and a game ball in the upper plate 123. A sphere presence detection SW 426 for detecting whether or not there is a full tank detection SW 427 is connected. The full tank detection SW 427 includes an upper dish full tank detection SW for detecting that the upper dish 123 is filled with game balls, and a lower dish full tank detection SW for detecting that the lower dish 125 is filled with game balls. Including. Each of SW 424 to 427 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or a detection signal input from the SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  Further, a launching unit 428 is connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The award ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 (operation by the player) and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to a payout unit 429 for paying out a prize ball. The payout unit 429 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The prize ball control unit 402 controls the payout unit 429 to drive the payout drive motor, thereby to each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 111, the normal winning port 112). The payout of prize balls corresponding to the winnings of will be realized. The prize ball controller 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and various information handled by the prize ball controller 402 can be output to the outside through the board 492.

[3. Production control unit]
The effect control unit 403 includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like (see FIG. 4). The CPU, ROM, and RAM in the effect control unit 403 are also referred to as a sub CPU, a sub ROM, and a sub RAM, respectively. The sub CPU 431 reads various programs related to the control of effects performed by the gaming machine 100 from the sub ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the sub RAM 433 as a work area.

  The effect control unit 403 includes an image / sound control unit (not shown) that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 115, lighting control of the effect light unit 116 and the board lamp 135 on the game board 101, and A lamp control unit (not shown) that performs drive control of the frame movable accessory 117 and the panel movable accessory 130 is provided. The panel movable combination 130 includes the panel movable combinations 131, 132, 133a, and 133b shown in FIG. In addition, the effect control unit 403 is connected with an effect button 121 and a cross key 122 for receiving an operation from the player. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player with respect to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes an arbitrary effect including a change effect using an effect realizing element (effect means). That is, the production control unit 403 controls the production realization element to cause the production realization element to perform a desired production (the main body of the production in this expression is the production realization element, but in the description of this embodiment, The effect control unit 403 is regarded as the main subject of the effect). The effect realizing element includes at least one of the image display unit 104, the speaker 115, the effect light unit 116, the movable frame accessory 117, the effect button 121, the panel lamp 135, and the movable panel accessory 130. The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation during the special symbol variation display, and includes an effect suggesting the determination result of the special symbol determination. It should be noted that suggestions, notifications, notifications, notifications, etc. due to effects may be considered to be for players unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise specified, the display of arbitrary images and symbols under the control of the effect control unit 403 refers to those displays on the image display unit 104.

[3-1. Production main processing]
FIG. 10 lists the main processes performed by the effect control unit 403. When power is supplied to the effect control unit 403, the effect main process is executed by the sub CPU 431. In the effect main process, the sub CPU 431 performs initial setting of a built-in device such as CTC in the effect control unit 403 and stores the setting content in the sub RAM 433.

[3-2. Production timer interrupt processing]
The sub CPU 431 interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process for the effect main process at a cycle according to the setting content stored in the sub RAM 433 by the effect main process (see FIG. 10). In the effect timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 431 sequentially executes an effect random number update process, a command reception process, and an operation reception process.

[3-2-1. Production random number update process]
In the effect random number update process, the sub CPU 431 adds “1” to the count value of each effect random number counter stored in the effect counter storage area (not shown) in the sub RAM 433 to thereby generate each effect random number counter. Update the count value. When the count value of any random number counter for presentation exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the count value of the counter is returned to “0”, and thereafter the same count up is performed. The count value of the effect random number counter can be referred to as the value of the effect random number used in various effects.

[3-2-2. Command reception processing]
In the command reception process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a hit effect process.

[3-2-2-1. Special drawing production process]
The special figure effect process includes an effect start process and an effect end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the variation effect by executing the effect start process in response to the reception of the variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then performs the effect in response to the reception of the variation stop command from the main control unit 401. The variation effect is ended by executing the end process. The effect start process includes a variable effect content determination process. In the variation effect content determination process, the sub CPU 431 determines the content of the variation effect based on the effect random number, the command received from the main control unit 401, or the like. Specifically, for example, a variation production pattern table (special drawing variation production pattern table) including a plurality of variation production patterns (special drawing variation production pattern) each defining the contents of the variation production is stored in the ROM 432 in advance. In the variation effect content determination process, the content of the variation effect is determined by selecting and determining one variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table based on the variation start command or the like.

  Further, when the sub CPU 431 receives a pre-determination command from the main control unit 401, the sub-CPU 431 stores information based on the pre-determination command in the sub RAM 433 and performs a pending increase process in the command reception process. In the hold increase process, a hold image corresponding to the prior determination target is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104. The reserved image corresponding to the advance determination target is later deleted from the image display unit 104 or shifted to a specific display position when the change start command is received when the advance determination target becomes the determination target TT. . The sub CPU 431 can also perform a pre-reading notice effect on the prior determination target based on the prior determination command.

[3-2-2-2. General drawing processing]
The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 10) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. A command related to the normal symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation of the normal symbol. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes.

[3-2-2-3. Winning effect processing]
The winning effect process (see FIG. 10) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. An opening command and an ending command are respectively transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 as commands related to the win effect at the start and end of the win game that is a big hit game or a small hit game. In the winning effect process, the effect control unit 403 starts the winning effect in response to the reception of the opening command, and ends the winning effect in response to the reception of the ending command.

  In the opening command, information indicating the opening period, information indicating the type of winning (what type of jackpot or small hitting), information indicating the big prize opening pattern, and the current game of the gaming machine 100 Information that can identify the state may be included. The ending command may include information indicating the ending period. The effect control unit 403 can determine the content of the winning effect based on information included in the opening command and the ending command.

[3-2-3. Operation acceptance process]
In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 10), the sub CPU 431 operates based on a signal from the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 to determine whether the player has made an operation on the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 (whether or not an operation has been input and details of the operation) ) The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect according to the recognized operation state.

<< About movable boards >>
Each of the movable movable articles 131 to 133 basically stands by at the reference position (the position shown in FIG. 1), and moves to the operating position when used for the production to constitute a part of the production. Hereinafter, the detail of each board movable combination 131-133 is demonstrated. The position of the movable board accessory refers to, for example, the center position or the center of gravity position of the movable board accessory.

[Board movable object (Aigimic) 131]
Referring to FIG. 11, the board movable combination 131 is a glasses-type panel movable combination (hereinafter, the panel movable combination 131 may be referred to as “Aigimic 131”), and the reference position P of the Aigimic 131 _{A 1} is above the image display unit 104. When used for production, the Aigimic 131 moves downward from the reference position P _A1 to advance to the front of the image display unit 104, and an operation position P that is a front position near the center of the display area of the image display unit 104. It reaches _A2 . The eye gimmick 131 is supported by the support member 131p. When the Aigimic 131 is disposed at the reference position P _A1 , the Aigimic 131 is hidden behind the movable board 132 (not shown in FIG. 11; see FIG. 1) and is difficult for the player to see (support). The same applies to the member 131p). The eye gimmick 131 and the support member 131p that are difficult to visually recognize are indicated by broken lines in FIG.

An effect in which the position of the Aigimic 131 is maintained at the operating position P _A2 for a predetermined time after the Aigimic 131 is moved from the reference position P _A1 to the operating position P _A2 is referred to as an Aigimic effect. After being used for production, the Aigimic 131 is returned to the reference position P _A1 . The Aigimic effect is accompanied by the light emission of the light emitting element mounted on the Aigimic 131.

The effect control unit 403 moves the Aigimic 131 from the reference position P _A1 to a predetermined position between the reference position P _A1 and the operation position P _A2, and then does not move it to the operation position P _A2. It may be possible to execute an effect to return to P _A1 (buzzing effect or gusset effect).

[Board movable object (face gimmick) 132]
Referring to FIG. 12, the board movable combination 132 is a face-type board movable combination (hereinafter, the panel movable combination 132 may be referred to as “face gimmick 132”), and the reference position P of the face gimmick 132 _{B 1} is above the image display unit 104. When used in the production, the face gimmick 132 moves downward from the reference position P _B1 to advance to the front of the image display unit 104, and the operation position P that is a front position near the center of the display area of the image display unit 104. It reaches _B2 . The face gimmick 132 is supported by a support member 132p. When the face gimmick 132 is disposed at the reference position P _B1 , a part of the face gimmick 132 is hidden behind an opaque member (not shown) and is difficult for the player to visually recognize (the same applies to the support member 132p). The face gimmick 132 and the support member 132p that are in a state where it is difficult to visually recognize are indicated by broken lines in FIG.

The effect of maintaining the position of the face gimmick 132 at the operating position P _B2 for a predetermined time after the face gimmick 132 is moved from the reference position P _B1 to the operating position P _B2 is referred to as a face gimmick effect. After being used for production, the face gimmick 132 is returned to the reference position P _B1 . The face gimmick effect is accompanied by light emission of a light emitting element mounted on the face gimmick 132.

The effect control unit 403 moves the face gimmick 132 from the reference position P _B1 to a predetermined position between the reference position P _B1 and the operation position P _B2, and then does not move to the operation position P _B2. It may be possible to execute an effect to return to P _B1 (buzzing effect or gusset effect).

[Board movable object (slugger gimmick) 133]
Referring to FIG. 13, the panel movable combination 133 is a panel movable combination configured to include two boomerang type panel movable combinations 133 a and 133 b. Hereinafter, the movable board combinations 133, 133a, and 133b may be referred to as a slugger gimmick 133, a left slugger gimmick 133a, and a right slugger gimmick 133b, respectively. The reference position P _C1 of the slugger gimmick 133 is on the side of the image display unit 104. More specifically, the reference position P _C1 is made from the reference position P _C1 b of the reference position P _C1 a and the right slugger gimmick 133b of the left slugger gimmick 133a, left slugger gimmick 133a reference position P _C1 a is the image display unit 104 of the The reference position P _C1 b of the right slugger gimmick 133b is arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. Unlike the eye gimmick 131 and the face gimmick 132, the slugger gimmick 133 is visible to a player who faces the gaming machine 100 at substantially the entire slugger gimmick 133 at the reference position P _C1 .

When used for production, as shown in FIG. 13, first, the slugger gimmick 133 is moved to the operating position P _C2 . Operating position P _C2 is composed of a working position P _C2 a for the left slugger gimmick 133a, and an operating position P _C2 b for the right slugger gimmick 133b. Therefore, moving the slugger gimmick 133 to the operating position P _C2 means that the left slugger gimmick 133a is moved from the reference position P _C1 a to the operating position P _C2 a and the right slugger gimmick 133b is moved from the reference position P _C1 b to the operating position P _C1 b. It means moving to _C2 b.
The operating positions P _C2 a and P _C2 b are both forward positions near the center of the display area of the image display unit 104, but the operating position P _C2 a is located on the left side of the operating position P _C2 b. The left slugger gimmick 133a and the right slugger gimmick 133b are supported by support members 133pa and 133pb, respectively.

The production control unit 403 moves the slugger gimmick 133 to the operating position P _C2 , and then rotates the left slugger gimmick 133a clockwise around the axis parallel to the front-rear direction and another axis parallel to the front-rear direction And the right slugger gimmick 133b is rotated counterclockwise. One of them is located ahead of the other so that the left slugger gimmick 133a and the right slugger gimmick 133b do not interfere (collision) with each other during their rotation.

An effect in which the slugger gimmick 133 is moved from the reference position P _C1 to the operating position P _C2 and then the slugger gimmick 133 is rotated as described above for a predetermined time is called a slugger gimmick effect. After being used for production, the slugger gimmick 133 is returned to the reference position P _C1 . The slugger gimmick effect is accompanied by light emission of the light emitting element mounted on the slugger gimmick 133.

The effect control unit 403 moves the left slugger gimmick 133a from the reference position P _C1 a to a predetermined position between the reference position P _C1 a and the operating position P _C2 a, and then moves it to the operating position P _C2 a. Without returning to the reference position P _C1 a (turning effect or gusset effect) and / or moving the right slugger gimmick 133b from the reference position P _C1 b to the predetermined position between the reference position P _C1 b and the operating position P _C2 b Then, it may be possible to execute an effect (turning effect or gusset effect) for returning to the reference position P _C1 b without moving to the operating position P _C2 b.

  Hereinafter, a plurality of other embodiments relating to the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each embodiment described below is an embodiment based on the above-described basic embodiment, and the above description can be applied to each of the following embodiments unless otherwise specified and there is no contradiction. In the following embodiments, the description of each of the following embodiments is given priority in contradiction with the above description. Each of the following embodiments can be implemented in combination with the above-described basic embodiment, and any two or more of the following embodiments can be implemented in combination.

/// first embodiment ///
A first embodiment of a gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described.

Referring to FIG. 14, in the first embodiment, attention is paid to special figure determination information 1000 that is won in any big hit of special C to special G (that is, a big hit of RUB: see FIG. 7). The jackpot game executed based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 1000 is referred to by the symbol OU _RUB .

15, the special winning opening open pattern of jackpot gaming OU _RUB [16] is a bonus game OU _RUB when special symbol determination information 1000 is won jackpots (i.e. RUB of 16R) of JP-G, jackpot The relationship with the production in game OU _RUB [16] is shown.

In the special jackpot game of special C to special G, the start timing of the i-th round which is the opening start timing of the big winning opening 111 in the i-th round (that is, the switching timing from closing to opening) is represented by the symbol t _S [i]. The end timing of the i-th round, which is the opening end timing of the big prize opening 111 in the i-th round (that is, the switching timing from opening to closing) is represented by the symbol t _E [i]. i is an arbitrary integer. The i-th round refers to the i-th round (round game) during the noted jackpot game.

The maximum opening time of the big winning opening 111 of each round (round game) in the jackpot game of any of special C to special G is a specified maximum opening time (for example, 30 seconds) defined by the corresponding big winning opening opening pattern. is there. Therefore, the maximum time between timings t _S [i] and t _E [i] matches the specified maximum opening time. In the i-th round, even if the elapsed time from the start timing t _S [i] has not reached the specified maximum opening time, the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 111 in the i-th round is a predetermined value DN _MAX (for example, When the number reaches 10), the main control unit 401 closes the special winning opening 111 and finishes the i-th round. Therefore, the end timing t _E [i] of the i-th round depends on the winning state of the game ball to the big winning opening 111 in the i-th round.

During the execution of the jackpot game OU _RUB [16], the effect control unit 403 performs the face turning effects AE _F [3], AE _F [5], AE _F [7] and AE _F [9], the face gimmick effects E _F [3], E _F [5], E _F [7] and E _F [9], the slugger turning effect AE _{S and the} slugger gimmick effect E _S are executed.

The face gimmick effect E _F [i] is an effect that suggests that the jackpot game OU _RUB will continue beyond the i-th round and after the (i + 1) -th round (notify the confirmation of the continuation). That is, for example, the face gimmick effect E _F [5] is an effect that suggests that the jackpot game OU _RUB will continue beyond the fifth round and after the sixth round (notify the confirmation of the continuation).

As shown in FIG. 16, another effect suggesting that the jackpot game is continued after the (i + 1) -th round after the face gimmick effect E _F [i] or after the end of the face gimmick effect E _F [i] ( For example, it is preferable to display the character “Continue Round!” On the image display unit 104 and / or output a predetermined sound using the speaker 115).

Referring to FIGS. 17A and 17B, the face turning effect AE _F [i] is an effect that indicates whether or not the face gimmick effect E _F [i] is subsequently executed. The face turning effect AE _F [i] is, for example, an effect in which a moving image that appears as if light gathers at the face gimmick 132 as shown in FIG. ) The face gimmick 132 is vibrated starting from the reference position P _B1 and / or the light emitting element built in the face gimmick 132 is caused to emit light even if the face gimmick 132 does not reach the operating position P _B2 (see FIG. 12) Production may be included.

Referring to FIGS. 18A to 18D, the start timing of the face gimmick effect E _F [i] (that is, the timing to move the face gimmick 132 from the reference position P _B1 to the operating position P _B2 ) is (i + 1). ) A predetermined timing before or after the round start timing (ie, t _S [i + 1]), or the same time as the start timing of the (i + 1) -th round. That is, the face gimmick effect E _F [i] may be started before the start of the (i + 1) -th round, or may be started at the start of or after the start of the (i + 1) -th round. For example, the start timing of the face gimmick effect E _F [i] may be any timing after the start timing of the i-th round and until the end timing of the (i + 1) -th round.

The end timing of the face gimmick effect E _F [i] (that is, the timing to return the face gimmick 132 from the operating position P _B2 to the reference position P _B1 ) is a predetermined timing after the start timing of the face gimmick effect E _F [i]. It is said. For example, the face gimmick effect E _F [i] may be ended when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the face gimmick effect E _F [i]. The end timing of the face gimmick effect E _F [i] may be a predetermined timing during an interval period between the i-th round and the (i + 1) -th round, or may be a predetermined timing after the start of the (i + 1) -th round. In the example of FIG. 15, the face gimmick effect E _F [i] is started during the round game of the i-th round and is finished simultaneously with the start of the (i + 1) -th round.

The face turning effect AE _F [i] starts, for example, at the same time as or after the start timing of the i-th round, and ends at the time before or before the end of the i-th round, or the end of the i-th round. It ends after the timing and before the start timing of the (i + 1) -th round. However, if the face gimmick director E _F [i] is followed by face-tilt performance AE _F [i], face tilt director AE _F [i] is executed before the start of the face gimmick production E _F [i] . The face gimmick effect AE _F [i] may not be performed subsequent to the face-rolling effect AE _F [i], as in the special E, special D or special C jackpot games described later (see FIGS. 23 to 25). is there.

Slugger gimmick effect E _S is the jackpot gaming OU _RUB also continue 112th round since beyond the 11th round, i.e., the notification suggestions (confirmation of the continuation that jackpot gaming OU _RUB is continued until the 16th round ).

As shown in FIG. 19, other effects suggesting that the jackpot game OU _RUB continues until the 16th round at the same time as the slugger gimmick effect E _S or after the end of the slugger gimmick effect E _S (for example, characters by the image display unit 104). “MAX BONUS !!” and / or output of a predetermined sound using the speaker 115) may be performed.

Figure 20 Referring to (a) and (b), slugger tilting effect AE _S is then directed to inflame whether slugger gimmick effect E _S is executed. Slugger tilt effect AE _S is, for example, effect of displaying a moving image that looks as if the light as shown in FIG. 20 (a) is gradually gathered Slugger gimmick 133a and 133b on the image display unit 104, FIG. 20 (b) The slugger gimmicks 133a and 133b are vibrated starting from the respective reference positions (P _C1 a, P _C1 b) even if they do not reach the respective operation positions (P _C2 a, P _C2 b; see FIG. 13). An effect and / or an effect of causing the light emitting element incorporated in the slugger gimmicks 133a and 133b to emit light may be included.

Figure 21 Referring to (a) ~ (c), the start timing of the slugger gimmick effect E _S (i.e., the reference position of each of the slugger gimmick 133a and 133b (P _C1 a, each of the actuating position from the P _C1 b) (P _The timing of moving to _C2 a and P _C2 b) is set to a predetermined timing before or after the start timing of the twelfth round (ie, t _S [12]), or simultaneously with the start timing of the twelfth round. In other words, Slugger gimmick Enshutsu E _S may be initiated before the start of the 12th round, may be started after the beginning or start of the 12th round. For example, the start timing of the slugger gimmick effect E _S may be any timing and a 11th round of start timing after the end timing of the 12 rounds.

End timing of the slugger gimmick effect E _S (i.e., operating position of each of the slugger gimmick 133a and 133b through the rotating operation _{(P C2 a, P C2 b} ) each of the reference position from (P _C1 a, returned to P _C1 b) timing) is set to a predetermined timing after the start timing of the slugger gimmick effect E _S. For example, it may be terminated slugger gimmick effect E _S when a predetermined time period from the start of the slugger gimmick effect E _S (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed. End timing of the slugger gimmick effect E _S is to be a predetermined timing during the interval period between the 11th round and 12 round may be a predetermined timing after the start of the 12th round. In the example of FIG. 15, slugger gimmick effect E _S is initiated in round game of the 11th round, it has been completed at the same time as the start of the 12th round.

Slugger tilt effect AE _S is, for example, are started at the same time or after the start timing of the 11th round, and ends before at the same time or more thereof and the end timing of the 11th round, or than the end timing of the 11th round It ends after and before the start timing of the 12th round. However, if the slugger gimmick director E _S Following the Slugger tilt director AE _S is carried out, Slugger tilt director AE _S is performed prior to the start of the slugger gimmick director E _S. JP F, JP-E described below, as jackpot gaming JP D or Japanese C (see FIGS. 22 to 25), in some cases slugger gimmick effect E _S Following Slugger tilting effect AE _S is not performed.

Figure 22, a special winning opening open pattern of jackpot gaming OU _RUB [11] is a bonus game OU _RUB when special symbol determination information 1000 is won jackpots (i.e. RUB of 11R) of JP-F, jackpot The relationship with the production in game OU _RUB [11] is shown.
The production control unit 403, during the execution of the jackpot game OU _RUB [11], the face turning productions AE _F [3], AE _F [5], AE _F [7] and AE _F [9], the face gimmick production E _{F [3], E F [5} ], executes the E _F [7] and E _F [9] and slugger tilt effect AE _S, does not execute the slugger gimmick effect E _S.

23, the special winning opening open pattern of jackpot gaming OU _RUB [9] is a bonus game OU _RUB when special symbol determination information 1000 is won jackpots (i.e. 9R of RUB) in JP-E, jackpot The relationship with the production in game OU _RUB [9] is shown.
The production control unit 403 performs the face-rolling productions AE _F [3], AE _F [5], AE _F [7] and AE _F [9] and the face gimmick production E _F during the jackpot game OU _RUB [9]. [3], executes the E _F [5] and E _F [7], the face gimmick effect E _F [9], do not run the slugger tilting effect AE _S and slugger gimmick effect E _S.

Figure 24, a special winning opening open pattern of jackpot gaming OU _RUB [7] is a bonus game OU _RUB when special symbol determination information 1000 is won jackpots (i.e. RUB of 7R) JP D, jackpot The relationship with the production in the game OU _RUB [7] is shown.
The production control unit 403, during the execution of the jackpot game OU _RUB [7], the face turning productions AE _F [3], AE _F [5] and AE _F [7], and the face gimmick productions E _F [3] and E _F run [5], but face tilting effect AE _F [9], the face gimmick effect E _F [7] and E _F [9], do not run the slugger tilting effect AE _S and slugger gimmick effect E _S.

Figure 25, a special winning opening open pattern of jackpot gaming OU _RUB [5] is a bonus game OU _RUB when special symbol determination information 1000 is won jackpots (i.e. RUB of 5R) JP C, jackpot The relationship with the production in game OU _RUB [5] is shown.
While the jackpot game OU _RUB [5] is being executed, the effect control unit 403 executes the face turning effects AE _F [3] and AE _F [5] and the face gimmick effects E _F [3]. _{The F} [7] and AE _F [9], the face gimmick effects E _F [5], E _F [7] and E _F [9], the slugger turn effect AE _{S and the} slugger gimmick effects E _S are not executed.

  With reference to FIG. 26, the transmission / reception of commands related to jackpots and the flow of effects will be described. After the special figure determination is performed on the special figure determination information 1000 that is won in any of the special C to special G jackpots (that is, the RUB jackpot: see FIG. 7), the special figure determination information 1000 is When the special symbol variation display is started, a variation start command 1210 including the result of the special symbol determination is transmitted to the effect control unit 403. Thereafter, in synchronization with the stop of the special symbol fluctuation display for the special figure determination information 1000, a fluctuation stop command 1220 for the special figure determination information 1000 is transmitted to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 starts the change effect for the special figure determination information 1000 in response to the reception of the change start command 1210, and ends the change effect in response to the reception of the change stop command 1220. At this time, the decorative design on the image display unit 104 is stopped in a manner indicating the winning of the RUB jackpot.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 transmits an opening command 1230 to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 executes a predetermined opening effect in response to the reception of the opening command 1230. At a timing when a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the transmission of the opening command 1230, the main control unit 401 starts opening the big winning opening 111 in the first round and sends a round start command 1240 [1, 1] to the effect control unit 403. Send to. The effect control unit 403 starts an effect during a predetermined round in response to receiving the round start command 1240 [1, 1].

When the specified maximum opening time has elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening 111 in the first round, or the main control unit 401 determines that the number of game balls won in the first winning opening 111 in the first round is a predetermined value DN _MAX (for example, 10), the special winning opening 111 is closed to finish the first round, and the round end command 1240 [1,2] is transmitted to the effect control unit 403.

  The opening of the special winning opening 111 and transmission of a round start command synchronized therewith, and the closing of the special winning opening 111 and transmission of a round end command synchronized therewith are repeated m times. Here, m is 5, 7, 9, 11, and 16 when the special figure determination information 1000 is won for special C, special D, special E, special F, and special G, respectively (see FIG. 7). ). A round start command and a round end command for the i-th round are represented by symbols 1240 [i, 1] and 1240 [i, 2], respectively.

  The round end command 1240 [m, 2] functions as an ending command. In other words, after repeating the opening and closing of the big winning opening 111 for m rounds and finishing the opening of the big winning opening 111 in the final round of the jackpot game, the main control unit 401 issues a round end command 1240 [m, 2]. It transmits to the production control unit 403 as an ending command.

  The effect control unit 403 executes a predetermined ending effect while ending the effect during the round in response to receiving the ending command. After that, if the special figure determination information is suspended or if the special figure determination information is acquired, the special symbol variation display, variation start command transmission / reception and variation presentation are executed through the new special symbol determination. Is done.

Information indicating the result of special figure determination for the special figure determination information 1000 may be included not only in the fluctuation start command 1210 but also in the fluctuation stop command 1220 and / or the opening command 1230. In addition, the opening command 1230 includes information for specifying a special winning opening opening pattern that is applied to the big hit game for the special figure determination information 1000. Based on these pieces of information, the effect control unit 403 determines which jackpot game of special C to special G is the jackpot game for the special figure determination information 1000, and based on the determination result, the face hit effect AE _F [3], AE _F [5], AE _F [7] and AE _F [9], face gimmick effects E _F [3], E _F [5], E _F [7] and E _F [9], slugger of tilt effect AE _S and slugger gimmick effect jackpot during a certain effect group consisting of E _S, and determines any one of a non-executed and any effect run the presentation, round start command 1240 [1,1 ] To 1240 [m, 1] and round end commands 1240 [1,2] to 1240 [m, 2] as reference, each of which is determined to be executed within the jackpot specific production group Control the execution timing of the production.

If it is determined that the face gimmick effect E _F [i] is to be executed, for example, the face gimmick effect E _F simultaneously with the reception of the round end command 1240 [i, 2] or after a predetermined time has elapsed since the reception. The execution of [i] may be started. If the slugger gimmick is determined to execute the effect E _S, for example, after the round end command 1240 [11,2] received at the same time or a predetermined time from the reception of has elapsed, the execution of the slugger gimmick effect E _S Just start.

  In this way, in the RUB jackpot game, the jackpot game is executed from any of the first stage to the nth stage. In this embodiment, since the jackpot game by RUB is executed up to the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, the fourth stage or the fifth stage, n = 5, but “n” is 3 or more. It can be any integer.

  The number of rounds up to the (i + 1) -th stage is larger than the number of rounds up to the i-th stage. Specifically, the first stage, the second stage, the third stage, the fourth stage, and the fifth stage correspond to 5R, 7R, 9R, 11R, and 16R, respectively.

  That is, the jackpot game that ends up to the first stage (5R) is a special C jackpot game (that is, a jackpot game for 5R), and the jackpot game that exceeds the first stage but ends up to the second stage (7R) is Special D jackpot game (ie, 7R jackpot game). The jackpot game that exceeds the second stage but ends up to the third stage (9R) is the special E jackpot game (ie, 9R jackpot game) The jackpot game that exceeds the third stage but ends up to the fourth stage (11R) is a special F jackpot game (that is, a jackpot game for 11R) and continues to the fifth stage (16R) beyond the fourth stage. The jackpot game to be played is a special G jackpot game (that is, a jackpot game for 16R).

Face gimmick effects E _F [5], E _F [7], and E _F [9] are RUB jackpot games in the first stage (5R), second stage (7R), and third stage (9R), respectively. It functions as a first specific effect (a confirmed effect for notifying the confirmation of the execution) that suggests that it will be executed beyond (see FIG. 15 and the like). On the other hand, the slugger gimmick effect E _S functions as a second specific effect (a confirmed effect informing the confirmation of the execution) that suggests that the RUB jackpot game is executed up to the fifth stage (16R) (see FIG. 15 etc.).

  In the RUB jackpot game, the longer the round is, the more advantageous to the player. Therefore, by incorporating a method of suggesting the continuation of the round with the first or second specific effect, the player can make the first or second specific effect. Can be watched with joy and can wait with a sense of expectation whether the first or second specific performance will occur. At this time, when the big hit game continues to the nth stage which is most advantageous for the player, a special effect (second specific effect) different from the first specific effect executed in the previous stage is executed. As a result, the player can obtain a special feeling and, together with the joy of pulling the 16R jackpot, is expected to feel great excitement and fun.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is no RUB in which the jackpot game ends up to 3R (see FIG. 7), but the face gimmick effect E _F [3] is executed in the vicinity of the third round as described above. Therefore, even if the jackpot game ends up to 5R (that is, even if the jackpot game with the smallest number of rounds among the RUB jackpot games is executed), the face gimmick effect is once performed. The round continuation suggestion effect by E _F [3] is executed, and it may be possible to give the player some satisfaction. The face gimmick effect E _F [3] may be considered as an effect suggesting that the RUB jackpot game is executed beyond the previous stage (3R) of the first stage.

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Several embodiments which are some modified examples or application examples based on the above contents will be described.

[Example EX1_1]
Referring to FIG. 27, the performance control unit 403, during execution of the jackpot gaming OU _RUB [16], in the aforementioned timing to perform the slugger tilting effect AE _S and slugger gimmick effect E _S, slugger tilting effect AE _S and slugger gimmick Instead of the production E _S , the face roll production production AE _F [11] and the face gimmick production E _F [11] are performed, and after the completion of the face gimmick production E _F [11], the slugger is finished. You may be made to perform the turn production AE _S and the subsequent slugger gimmick production E _S. In the example of FIG. 27, at the same time as the start slugger tilt effect AE _S thirteenth round is started, then, it ends slugger gimmick effect E _S at the same time as the start of the 14th round started during the round game of the 13th round ing. It can be said that the slugger gimmick effect E _S in case a second specific effect suggests that bonus game of RUB is performed to the fifth stage (16R).

[Example EX1_2]
Referring to FIG. 28, the performance control unit 403 may be capable of performing the slugger gimmick effect E _S at any time during the execution of the jackpot gaming OU _RUB [16]. Again, it is possible to perform the slugger tilting effect AE _S prior to the execution of the slugger gimmick effect E _S. In the example of FIG. 28, when the face turning effect AE _F [5] and the face gimmick effect E _F [5] are performed, the face turning effect AE _F [5] and the face gimmick effect E _F [5] are substituted at the timing described above. It is doing the slugger tilt director AE _S and Slugger gimmick director E _S to. That is, for example, when the special figure determination information 1000 is won as a special G jackpot, the slugger gimmick is in a part of the period after the start timing of the fifth round and until the end timing of the sixth round. Production E _S is performed. In bonus game OU _RUB [16], after the slugger gimmick effect E _S is performed, face gimmick effect good even as not performed (see FIG. 28).

When the special figure determination result for the special figure determination information 1000 included in any of the fluctuation start command 1210, the fluctuation stop command 1220, and the opening command 1230 (see FIG. 26) indicates that the special G jackpot is won, for example, effect control unit 403, at the stage of receiving an opening command 1230 may determine the execution timing of the slugger gimmick effect E _S.

As a specific example, when the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 1000 indicates that the special G jackpot is won,
A first slugger process for slugger gimmick effect E _S in some period during the period until end timing of and a third round of start timing after the fourth round,
A second slugger process for slugger gimmick effect E _S in some period during the period until end timing of and a fifth round of the start timing after the sixth round,
A third slugger process for slugger gimmick effect E _S in some period during the period until end timing of and a seventh round of start timing after the eighth round,
A fourth slugger process for slugger gimmick effect E _S in some period during the period until end timing of and a ninth round of start timing after the tenth round, a 11th round of start timing later and 12th of the fifth slugger process for slugger gimmick effect E _S in some period during the period until the end timing of the rounds, by selecting one of the slugger process, executes the selected slugger treated.

At this time, the effect control unit 403 may perform the selection process so that the j-th slugger process is executed with the probability RR ₁ [j] by lottery using the effect random number generated by itself (j is an arbitrary number). Integer). “RR ₁ [1] + RR ₁ [2] + RR ₁ [3] + RR ₁ [4] + RR ₁ [5] = 1”. Of probability _{RR 1 [1] ~RR 1 [} 4], 1,2 or 3 may be zero.

The probability RR ₁ [5] is preferably higher than any of the probabilities RR ₁ [1] to RR ₁ [4]. For example, “RR ₁ [2] = 0.2” and “RR ₁ [5] = 0.8”, or “RR ₁ [1] = 0.1”, “RR ₁ [2] = 0. .1 ”and“ RR ₁ [5] = 0.8 ”. Accordingly, in the bonus game in JP G, essentially the slugger gimmick effect E _S at the 11th round around is executed, the rare early Slugger gimmick effect E _S than it is done. The slugger gimmick director E _S which is rarely carried out in the early player can be viewed with surprise and joy. Surprise and joy contribute to improving the fun of gaming.

[Example EX1_3]
The first specific effect is not limited to the face gimmick 132 but may be any effect realized using any effect realization element (for example, an effect using the image display unit 104 and / or the speaker 115). good. Similarly, the second specific effect is not limited to the slugger gimmick 133 but is an arbitrary effect realized using an arbitrary effect realizing element (for example, an effect using the image display unit 104 and / or the speaker 115). There may be. However, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are different from each other.

[Example EX1_4]
Moreover, in the jackpot game by RUB (that is, jackpot game OU _RUB ), the interval period of the milestone may be longer than other interval periods. This makes it possible to effectively check whether or not the round continues. The interval period of the milestone is the interval period between the third and fourth rounds, the interval period between the fifth and sixth rounds, the interval period between the seventh and eighth rounds, the interval period between the ninth and tenth rounds, Or it is an interval period between the 11th and 12th rounds.

[Example EX1_5]
Further, the effect control unit 403 sets a predetermined operation effective period during the execution of the face turning effect AE _F [i], and displays a predetermined image that prompts the user to press the effect button 121 during the operation effective period on the image display unit 104. It may be displayed. When it is determined that the face gimmick effect E _F [i] is to be executed, if the pressing of the effect button 121 is detected during the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 responds to the detection. When the face gimmick effect E _F [i] is executed and the press of the effect button 121 is not detected during the operation effective period, the face gimmick effect E _F [i] is executed after the operation effective period expires. good. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the face gimmick effect E _F [i], the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not the press of the effect button 121 is detected during the operation effective period. _F Do not execute [i].

[Example EX1_6]
Even during the execution of a jackpot game other than the RUB jackpot game, the effect control unit 403 may perform a face gimmick effect or a slugger gimmick effect. For example, during the execution of a special B jackpot game, the effect control unit 403 may perform a slugger gimmick effect.

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A second embodiment of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is implemented in combination with the first embodiment.

The effect control unit 403 is a weak notice effect (first expectation) that suggests that the expected degree of execution of the jackpot game is higher than the predetermined expectation degree KT _REF in the variable effect that suggests the determination result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT. Degree effect), or a strong notice effect (second expectation effect) suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the jackpot game is higher than the weak notice effect. The expected degree of execution of the jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as the jackpot expectation) is the probability (statistical probability) that one piece of special figure determination information (in this case, the determination target TT) has been won. Represents. If a specific effect is performed on one noticed special figure determination information, the expected degree of jackpot for the special figure determination information is the expected degree of jackpot for the specific effect (the specific effect is It can also be said that the assigned special figure determination information is a winning probability. The predetermined expectation degree KT _REF indicates a probability OTK determined in advance as a jackpot winning probability or a predetermined value larger than the probability OTK (for example, 10 times the probability OTK). The probability OTK is “1/399” if the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state, and is “10/399” if the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state (FIG. 6). reference). The jackpot expectation is also called the jackpot reliability.

The term “reliability” will be explained. Consider a case in which any one of the first to n-th candidate effects different from each other can be selectively assigned to any one special figure determination information Q ₁ (where n is an integer of 2 or more). Effect control unit 403, a candidate presentation assigned to special symbol determination information Q _1, may be performed in a variation rendition of special symbol determination information Q _1, or special symbol determination information Q ₁ is being held Can be executed as a pre-reading notice effect for the special figure determination information Q ₁ when the information is stored (that is, stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413 d). At this time, when the special figure determination information Q ₁ is a big hit, the special figure is such that the (i + 1) th candidate effect is more likely to be assigned to the special figure determination information Q ₁ than the i-th candidate effect. When the determination information Q ₁ is lost, the effect control unit 403 performs the special figure determination so that the probability that the (i + 1) th candidate effect is assigned to the special figure determination information Q ₁ is lower than the i-th candidate effect. Any one of the first to n-th candidate effects can be assigned to the information Q ₁ for determining the special figure using the result of the special figure determination for the information Q ₁ and the random number for the effect (where i is ( n-1) The following arbitrary natural numbers). In this case, the (i + 1) the reliability of the candidate presentation suggests jackpot (the (i + 1) th candidate presentation of jackpot special symbol determination information Q ₁ assigned confidence), rather than that of the i-th candidate effect high.

With respect to any one special figure determination information Q ₁ , the result of the determination per special figure is “losing”, and a specific special figure variation pattern or a specific effect (here, the special figure determination information Q ₁₎ For example, the probability that a weak notice effect or a strong notice effect) is assigned is represented by “r”, the result of judgment per special figure is “big hit”, and a special special figure fluctuation pattern for the special figure judgment information Q ₁ Alternatively, the probability that a specific performance is assigned is represented by “v”. Then, the reliability of the jackpot when the specific figure variation pattern or the specific performance is assigned to the special figure determination information Q ₁ is “(100 × v / (r + v))” (unit:%). It is expressed as

  Note that the jackpot game in which the expected degree of execution is suggested by the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect may be any kind of jackpot game among the special A to special I and the special A to C. It may be a specific type of jackpot game (for example, jackpot game per probability variation length or RUB jackpot game) among A to Special I and A to C.

  The weak notice effect is the same effect as the face gimmick effect (hereinafter referred to as the RUB face gimmick effect) executed during the RUB jackpot game.

  Alternatively, the weak notice effect may be an effect similar to the face gimmick effect during the RUB, for example, an effect partially common to the face gimmick effect during the RUB. That is, for example, the weak notice effect and the face gimmick effect during the RUB are both face gimmick effects, but the effect control unit 403 executes the face gimmick effect execution time (for example, the time when the face gimmick 132 is stopped at the operating position). Can be differentiated between the weak notice effect and the face gimmick effect during the RUB. In this case, both effects can be said to be similar to each other, and the weak notice effect is partially common with the face gimmick effect during the RUB. It is a production (in other words, all of the weak notice effects coincide with a part of the face gimmick effects during the RUB, or a part of the weak notice effects coincide with all of the face gimmick effects during the RUB). It can be said.

  The strong notice effect is the same effect as the slugger gimmick effect (hereinafter referred to as the RUG slugger gimmick effect) executed during the RUB jackpot game.

  Alternatively, the strong notice effect may be an effect similar to the slugger gimmick effect during the RUB, for example, an effect partially shared with the slugger gimmick effect during the RUB. That is, for example, both the strong notice effect and the slugger gimmick effect during the RUB are slugger gimmick effects, but the effect control unit 403 performs the running time of the slugger gimmick effect (for example, the slugger gimmick 133 is rotating at the operating position) Time) can be made different between the strong notice effect and the slugger gimmick effect during the RUB. In this case, both effects can be said to be similar to each other, and the strong notice effect is partially related to the slugger gimmick effect during the RUB. It is a common performance (in other words, all of the strong notice performances coincide with a part of the slugger gimmick effect during the RUB, or some of the strong notice effects produce a match with the whole of the slugger gimmick effect during the RUB. Yes)

  As described in the first embodiment, for the RUB jackpot game, the face gimmick effect is an effect suggesting a situation advantageous to the player (round continuation), and the slugger gimmick effect is an even more advantageous situation (the most advantageous (Situation). When face gimmick production and slugger gimmick production are used for variable production, the face gimmick production is assigned to a weak notice production that suggests that there is a high probability of a big hit (ie, production that suggests that there is a high possibility of an advantageous situation). And, by assigning the slugger gimmick production to a strong notice production that suggests that the possibility of jackpot is higher (that is, the production that suggests the possibility of becoming an advantageous situation), Consistency of the degree of advantage can be obtained between the production and the variation production.

  As a result, the player who knows the significance of the face gimmick production and slugger gimmick production during the RUB jackpot game, sees the face gimmick production and slugger gimmick production during the execution of the variable production, and how much is the production It is possible to intuitively understand whether the expectation is high. Conversely, a player who knows the significance of face gimmick production and slugger gimmick production during fluctuating production can see whether or not to continue RUB jackpot game by watching face gimmick production and slugger gimmick production during RUB jackpot game. The amount can be understood intuitively.

  Referring to FIG. 29, attention is focused on one special figure determination information 2000 and variation effect 2100 for special figure determination information 2000. The effect control unit 403 can execute at least one of the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect in the fluctuation effect 2100 based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 2000 (that is, in the change effect 2100). , At least one of a weak notice effect and a strong notice effect may be included).

  FIG. 30 is an operation flowchart of the gaming machine 100 related to the variation effect 2100. First, in step S211, the special figure determination information 2000 is acquired when the start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, when the special figure determination information 2000 becomes the determination target TT, the main control unit 401 performs special figure determination on the special figure determination information 2000 in step S212. Then, in step S213, a change start command including the result of the special figure determination is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403. In subsequent step S214, the effect control unit 403 that has received the change start command executes a change effect content determination process for determining the content of the change effect 2100 based on the result of the special figure determination included in the change start command. . In the variation effect content determination process, for example, the content of the variation effect 2100 is determined by selecting one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns stored in the sub-ROM 432. Each of the plurality of variation effect patterns stored in the sub ROM 432 defines the contents of the variation effect.

  After that, in step S215, the variation effect determined in the variation effect content determination process (that is, the variation effect according to the selected variation effect pattern) is started as the variation effect 2100. After the special symbol variation display for the special symbol determination information 2000 is started, when the special symbol variation time based on the result of the special symbol variation pattern determination elapses, the variation of the special symbol is stopped and the variation stop command is controlled by the main control. It is transmitted from the unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 (step S216). The effect control unit 403 ends the change effect 2100 upon receiving the change stop command (step S217). At this time, the decorative design is stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104 in a manner showing the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 2000.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of a variation effect pattern table HEt_A in which the plurality of variation effect patterns are included. The variation effect pattern table HEt_A can be stored in the sub ROM 432. Although many variation effect patterns are stored in the variation effect pattern table HEt_A, here, for the sake of simplification of description, four variation effect patterns HEp_A [1 with different modes of execution of the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect are different. ] To HEp_A [4].

  The variation effect pattern HEp_A [1] is a variation effect pattern that defines that both the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect are not executed. That is, when the variation effect pattern HEp_A [1] is selected for the variation effect 2100, the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect are not executed in the change effect 2100.

  The variation effect pattern HEp_A [2] is a variation effect pattern that defines execution of only the weak notice effect among the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect. That is, when the variation effect pattern HEp_A [2] is selected for the variation effect 2100, the weak notice effect is executed in the change effect 2100, but the strong notice effect is not executed.

  The variation effect pattern HEp_A [3] is a variation effect pattern that defines execution of only the strong notice effect among the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect. That is, when the variation effect pattern HEp_A [3] is selected for the variation effect 2100, the strong notice effect is executed in the change effect 2100, but the weak notice effect is not executed.

  The variation effect pattern HEp_A [4] is a variation effect pattern that defines execution of both the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect. That is, when the variation effect pattern HEp_A [4] is selected for the variation effect 2100, both the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect are executed in the change effect 2100. When both the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect are performed in the variation effect 2100, it is desirable to perform the strong notice effect after performing the weak notice effect. Thereby, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be gradually increased. However, it may be possible to simultaneously perform the weak notice effect and the strong notice effect, or to perform the weak notice effect after the strong notice effect.

  The effect control unit 403 may select the variation effect pattern HEp_A [i] with a predetermined probability RRr_A [i] when the result of the special figure determination of the special figure determination information 2000 indicates a loss. When the result of the special figure determination of the special figure determination information 2000 indicates that the jackpot is won, the variable effect content determination process is performed such that the variable effect pattern HEp_A [i] is selected with a predetermined probability RRv_A [i]. (It can also be referred to as a variation effect pattern selection process). The effect control unit 403 can make a selection according to such a probability by a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

  Here, “1> RRr_A [1]> RRr_A [2]> RRr_A [3]> RRr_A [4]> 0” and “0 <RRv_A [1] <RRv_A [2] <RRv_A [3] <RRv_A [4] ] <1 ”.

  Then, when the result of the special figure determination of the special figure determination information 2000 is lost, the variation effect patterns HEp_A [1], HEp_A [2], HEp_A [3], and HEp_A [4] are easily selected in this order (HEp_A [ 1] is most easily selected), and when the special figure determination result of the special figure determination information 2000 is a big hit, the variation effect patterns HEp_A [4], HEp_A [3], HEp_A [2], and HEp_A [1] It becomes easy to select in order (HEp_A [4] is most easily selected).

  Regarding the special figure determination information 2000, the result of determination per special figure is “lost”, and the probability that the variation effect pattern HEp_A [i] is selected for the special figure determination information 2000 is represented by “r”. The probability that the result of determination per special figure is “big hit” and the variation effect pattern HEp_A [i] is selected for the special figure determination information 2000 is represented by “v”. Then, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variation effect pattern HEp_A [i] is selected for the variation effect 2100 of the special figure determination information 2000 (that is, the expectation degree of execution of the jackpot game for the special figure determination information 2000). Is (100 × v / (r + v))%.

  For example, the expectation degree of jackpot when the variation effect pattern HEp_A [2], HEp_A [3], HEp_A [4] is selected for the variation effect 2100 of the special figure determination information 2000 is 20%, 40, respectively. The probabilities RRr_A [1] to RRr_A [4] and RRv_A [1] to RRv_A [4] may be determined so as to be% and 60%.

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Consider inventions related to the first and second embodiments.

The gaming machine W _{1 according} to one aspect of the present invention includes a determination unit (401; special symbol processing) for determining whether or not to perform a special game (for example, RUB) advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, the special game is executed to the first stage, the second stage,. And an effect control means (403) for causing a predetermined effect means to perform an effect, wherein the effect control means is configured to execute the special game during the execution of the special game. Is different from the first stage (for example, face gimmick stage) and the special game is the nth stage. Second performance suggesting that it will be executed to the stage (E.g. slugger gimmicks effect) and is characterized by having a special gaming effect control means capable to perform.

  It is more advantageous for the player that the special game is executed until the (i + 1) th stage than the i-th stage. For this reason, by making it possible to perform the first and second specific effects as described above, the player can wait with expectation whether or not the first or second specific effect will occur. it can. At this time, if the special game continues to the n-th stage, a special effect (second specific effect) different from the first specific effect that can be executed in the previous stage is executed. Thereby, it is expected that the player can obtain a special feeling and can feel great excitement and fun coupled with the joy of playing the jackpot game up to the nth stage.

In addition, for example, in the gaming machine W ₁ , the effect control means (403) includes suggestion effect control means (special effect effect processing) for performing an suggestion effect (variation effect) that suggests the determination result of the determination means, The suggestion effect control means can cause the high expectation effect to suggest that the expectation degree of execution of the special game is high in the suggestion effect, and the second effect is the high expectation effect effect. It is preferable that the production is the same production or a production partially shared with the high expectation production.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W ₁ , the suggestion effect control means can perform a first expectation degree effect suggesting that the expectation degree of execution of the special game is high in the suggestion effect, and It is possible to cause the high expectation effect to be performed as a second expectation effect that suggests that the expected degree of execution of the special game is higher than the first expectation effect. It may be the same effect as the first expectation effect or an effect partially shared with the first expectation effect.

In the gaming machine 100, the determination unit and the special game execution unit in the gaming machine W ₁ are realized by the main control unit 401, for example. The effect control unit in the gaming machine W ₁ is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 111, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 111. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

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A third embodiment of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described.

  With reference to FIG. 32, attention is paid to one special figure determination information 3100 and a variation effect 3150 for the special figure determination information 3100. Here, it is assumed that the special figure determination information 3100 has won a jackpot of special A, special B or C (in this embodiment, “C” is “A” or “B”). Can be read as :) Then, based on the change start command including the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 3100, the production control unit 403 performs the reach production, the first stage temporary stop production (the first stage temporary stop production production), Promotion promotion effect, latter stage temporary stop effect (second stage double eye temporary stop effect) and main stop effect (double eye stop effect). In the variation effect 3150, the pre-stage temporary stop effect is executed after the reach effect, the post-stage temporary stop effect is executed, and then the main stop effect is performed. The promotion roll effect is executed after the preliminary temporary stop effect, and details of the execution timing will be described later.

  The reach effect is obtained by aligning the first and second decorative symbols (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) of the first to third decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 with a common symbol on the active line. This is an effect that suggests whether or not the third decorative symbols are aligned with the common symbols over a relatively long time.

  The first to third decorative symbols arranged in a common symbol on the effective line are referred to as a doublet. Among the doublet eyes, those given numerical values “2”, “3”, and “7” in common to the first to third decorative symbols are referred to as the second doublet, the third doublet, and the seventh doublet, respectively. .

  The effect control unit 403 can temporarily stop one or more decorative symbols in an arbitrary variation effect. Strictly speaking, the temporary stop of the decorative symbol does not stop the decorative symbol, but the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display unit 104 in a manner that allows the player to recognize that the decorative symbol has stopped. It is a variation display mode of a decorative pattern that is slightly varied (displays a slight variation). In order to avoid mixing with the temporary stop, it is referred to as the main stop that the decorative design is not completely stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104 instead of the temporary stop.

Reference is made to FIGS. Here, it is assumed that the first and second decorative symbols are the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and the third decorative symbol is the middle symbol. In the image display unit 104, among the left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol, the left symbol is displayed on the leftmost side, and the right symbol is displayed on the rightmost side. The middle symbol is displayed between the left symbol and the right symbol. That is, in each of FIGS. 33A to 33C, the symbols to which the symbols SZ _L , SZ _R , and SZ _C are attached correspond to the first, second, and third decorative symbols, respectively.

Referring to FIG. 33 (a), the temporary stop of the first to third decorative symbols in the second doublet mode (hereinafter also referred to as the second doublet temporary stop) and the first to third in the second doublet mode. This stop of the decorative symbol (hereinafter also referred to as the second double stop) is an effect that suggests that the result of the special figure determination is the winning of the winning C (the winning of the winning C win game) Shall be used.
Referring to FIG. 33 (b), the temporary stop of the first to third decorative symbols in the third doublet mode (hereinafter also referred to as the third doublet temporary stop) and the first to third in the third doublet mode. This stop of decorative symbols (hereinafter also referred to as 3rd stop stop) is an effect that suggests that the result of the special figure determination is a win of special A (special A jackpot game is performed) Shall be used.
Referring to FIG. 33 (c), the temporary stop of the first to third decorative symbols in the seventh doublet mode (hereinafter also referred to as the seventh doublet temporary stop) and the first to third in the seventh doublet mode. This stop of the decorative design (hereinafter also referred to as the 7th slot stop) is an effect that suggests that the result of the special figure determination has won the special B jackpot (the special B jackpot game will be performed) Shall be used.

  The effect control unit 403 can perform a second-time temporary stop, a third-time temporary stop, or a seventh-time temporary stop in the first-stage temporary stop effect and the second-stage temporary stop effect in the variable effect 3150, and the final stop in the variable effect 3150. In the production, it is possible to perform the stop of the second doublet, the stop of the third doublet, or the stop of the seventh doublet.

  With reference to FIG. 34, the effect control unit 403 can execute the promotion squeak effect after the preliminary temporary stop effect, and can execute or not execute the Aigimic effect in the promotion sneak effect. In the example of FIG. 34, the Aigimic effect is executed in the promotion effect.

  In the promotion roll effect, for example, the first to third decorative symbols of the blue eyes temporarily displayed in the preliminary temporary stop effect rotate in the depth direction of the image display unit 104 (rotation with the vertical direction as the rotation axis). ), A moving image that looks as if it is progressing is displayed on the image display unit 104. In the final part of the moving image, the first to third decorative symbols may be completely erased from the image display unit 104, or the contents of the first to third decorative symbols may not be visible to the player. The image size of the first to third decorative symbols may be reduced. Then, only when it is determined to perform the Aigimic production in the promotion-improving production, the Aigimic performance is performed at the final portion of the moving image. In the example of FIG. 34, after the second stop temporary stop is performed in the preliminary temporary stop effect, the Aigimic effect is executed in the promotion hit effect, and the third stop temporary stop is performed during the execution of the Aigimic effect. After the second stage temporary stop effect, the Aigimic effect is finished while maintaining the third stop temporary stop, and then the third stop stop is performed as the main stop effect.

As shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b), when an Aigimic production is performed in the promotion roll production, a part of the second half of the execution period of the Aigimic production is a part of the execution period of the subsequent temporary stop production. It may overlap with part or all of the first half side, and as shown in FIGS. 35C and 35D, the entire execution period of the Aigimic effect is the first half side of the execution period of the second-stage temporary stop effect. It may overlap with part or all of
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 36A, the Aigimic effect and the subsequent temporary stop effect may be started simultaneously, and the Aigimic effect may be terminated first while maintaining the execution of the subsequent temporary stop effect. Or, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), while the post-stage temporary stop effect is performed after the start of the post-stage temporary stop effect and the post-stage temporary stop effect is executed, May be maintained, or, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (c), the Aigimic effect and the subsequent temporary stop effect are started simultaneously, and the Aigimic effect is maintained while the latter temporary stop effect is performed. Or, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (d), after starting the Aigimic effect before the latter temporary stop effect, the second temporary stop effect is executed and the execution of the latter temporary stop effect is maintained. Aigimi It may be to end the click performance.

Also, for example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (e) and 35 (f), when an Aigimic production is performed in the promoted production production, the execution period of the Aigimic production is the whole of the execution period of the post-stage temporary stop production and the book. It may overlap with a part of the first half of the stop effect.
More specifically, for example, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), during the period when the post-stage temporary stop effect is executed after the start of the post-stage temporary stop effect after the start of the Aigimic effect, The gimmick production may be ended after maintaining the gimmick production and continuing the gimmick production to a part of the first half of the final stop production, as shown in FIG. 36 (c). The stop effect may be started at the same time, and the Ai gimmick effect may be ended after continuing the Ai gimmick effect to a part of the first half side of the final stop effect through all of the second stage temporary stop effects.

In addition, for example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (g) and 36 (e), when an Aigimic effect is performed in the promoted production effect, the Aigimic effect ends before the post-stage temporary stop effect. Also good. That is, the post-stage temporary stop effect may be performed after the Aigimic 131 is returned from the operating position P _A2 to the reference position P _A1 through the placement of the Aigimic 131 at the operating position P _A2 by execution of the Aigimic performance, or The second stage temporary stop effect may be performed after the movement of the Aigimic 131 from the operation position P _A2 toward the reference position P _A1 is started.

In addition, if the first to third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped or the stop behind the eye gimmick 131 while placing the eye gimmick 131 to the operating position P _A2, Ai gimmick in elevation tilt effect The production may have any start timing and end timing.

Note that the start timing of the Aigimic production (in other words, the start timing of the execution period of the Aigimic production) is considered to be the timing at which the Aigimic 131 starts moving from the reference position P _A1 to the operating position P _{A2. Alternatively} , it may be considered that it is the timing when the Aigimic 131 moved from the reference position P _A1 has reached the operating position P _A2 . The end timing of the Aigimic effect (in other words, the end timing of the execution period of the Aigimic effect) may be considered as the timing at which the Aigimic 131 starts moving from the operating position P _A2 toward the reference position P _A1. Then, it may be considered that it is the timing when the Aigimic 131 moved from the operating position P _A2 reaches the reference position P _A1 .

With reference to FIG. 37A, the display area of the first to third decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped or permanently stopped is represented by the symbol SZR in the preliminary temporary stop effect, the subsequent temporary stop effect, and the double-spot stop area. The display area SZR is a partial area of the entire display area that is located near the center of the entire display area of the image display unit 104. Actually, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the display area SZR includes a display area SZR _L of the first decorative symbol temporarily stopped or permanently stopped and a display area SZR _{L of} the second decorative symbol temporarily stopped or permanently stopped. SZR _R and a third decorative symbol display area SZR _C that is temporarily stopped or permanently stopped. These display areas SZR _L , SZR _R, and SZR _C are separated from each other, but in FIG. The display area SZR is assumed to be one continuous rectangular area.

Figure 38 (a), the vacant gimmick effect is performed when the eye gimmick 131 is disposed in operating position P _A2 is eye gimmick 131 is positioned on the front side of the display area SZR, the gaming machine 100 and the image When viewed from the player facing the display unit 104, all or part of the display area SZR is located behind the Aigimic 131 (shielded by the Aigimic 131). The results, as shown in FIG. 38 (b) or (c), and eye gimmick 131 is disposed in operating position P _A2 when the first to third decorative pattern is temporarily stopped or the stop in the display area SZR When viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the image display unit 104, all or part of the first to third decorative symbols temporarily or permanently stopped are located behind the Aigimic 131. (That is, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped or permanently stopped behind the eye gimmick 131).

As described above, when the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped by the final stop effect, or when temporarily stopped by the second-stage temporary stop effect prior to the main stop, the first to third decorations are placed behind the Aigimic 131. The eye gimmick effect in which the eye gimmick 131 is arranged at the operating position P _A2 through the movement of the eye gimmick 131 so that the symbol is permanently stopped or temporarily stopped is particularly referred to as a promotion-riding eye gimmick effect.

Referring to FIG. 39, when special figure determination information 3100 has won a special jackpot of special A, the effect control unit 403 selects any one of the jackpot seed suggestion pattern PT _A [1] to pattern PT _A [6]. It is possible to produce an effect according to the selected jackpot seed suggestion pattern in the variation effect 3150. When the effect control unit 403 receives a variation start command indicating that the special figure determination information 3100 has won the big hit of the special A, the big hit seed suggestion pattern PT _A [i] has a predetermined probability RR _A [i]. The variation effect content determination process is performed so that it is selected at (i is an arbitrary integer). The effect control unit 403 can make a selection according to such a probability by a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. The total probability _{RR A [1] ~RR A [} 6] is 1. Incidentally, specific examples will be described later, of the probability _{RR A [1] ~RR A [} 6], any one or more of the probabilities may be zero.

In the effect according to the jackpot seed suggestion pattern PT _A [1], PT _A [2], PT _A [5], and PT _A [6], the second stop temporary stop is performed in the preceding stage temporary stop effect, and the jackpot seed suggestion pattern In the production according to PT _A [3] and PT _A [4], a third stop temporary stop is performed in the preliminary temporary stop production.
Of jackpot species suggested pattern _{PT A [1] ~PT A [} 6], jackpot species suggested pattern PT _A [1], only in effect according to the PT _A [3] and PT _A [5], in elevation tilt effect A gimmick production for promotion.
The effect according to the jackpot species suggested pattern _{PT A [1] ~PT A [} 4], 3 repdigit present stopped at 3 repdigit temporary stop is performed and the stop demonstration at subsequent temporary stop demonstration is performed, jackpot species In the effects according to the suggestion patterns PT _A [5] and PT _A [6], the second stop temporary stop is performed in the subsequent temporary stop effect and the second stop stop is performed in the final stop effect.

When the special figure determination information 3100 wins the special A jackpot, if an effect according to the jackpot seed suggestion pattern PT _A [5] or PT _A [6] is executed, the special figure determination information 3100 is displayed. After the start of the special A jackpot game, a predetermined post-promotion effect is executed that suggests that the big jackpot for the special figure determination information 3100 is not a big jackpot of C, but a special A jackpot.

Referring to FIG. 40, when the special figure determination information 3100 wins the special B jackpot, the effect control unit 403 selects any one of the jackpot seed suggestion patterns PT _B [1] to PT _B [12]. The variation effect 3150 can be performed according to the selected big hit seed suggestion pattern. When the effect control unit 403 receives a variation start command indicating that the special figure determination information 3100 has won the special B jackpot, the jackpot seed suggesting pattern PT _B [i] has a predetermined probability RR _B [i]. The variation effect content determination process is performed so that it is selected at (i is an arbitrary integer). The effect control unit 403 can make a selection according to such a probability by a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. The total probability _{RR B [1] ~RR B [} 12] is 1. Incidentally, specific examples will be described later, of the probability _{RR B [1] ~RR B [} 12], any one or more of the probabilities may be zero.

In the effect according to the big hit seed suggestion pattern PT _B [1], PT _B [2], PT _B [7], PT _B [8], PT _B [11] and PT _B [12], the preliminary temporary stop effect is 2 In the production according to the jackpot seed suggestion pattern PT _B [3], PT _B [4], PT _B [9] and PT _B [10], the third round temporary stop is performed in the preceding stage temporary stop production. In the effect according to the big hit seed suggestion patterns PT _B [5] and PT _B [6], the seventh stop temporary stop is performed in the preliminary temporary stop effect.
Of jackpot species suggested pattern _{PT B [1] ~PT B [} 12], jackpot species suggested pattern _{PT B [1], PT B} [3], PT B [5], PT B [7], PT B [9 ] And the promotion according to PT _B [11], the promotion-riding Aigimic effect is performed in the promotion effect.
The effect according to the jackpot species suggested pattern _{PT B [1] ~PT B [} 6], 7 repdigit present stopped at subsequent temporary stop demonstration at 7 repdigit temporary stop is performed and the stop demonstration is performed, jackpot species the effect according to the suggested pattern _{PT B [7] ~PT B [} 10], 3 repdigit 3 repdigit present stop at the temporary stop is performed and the stop demonstration at subsequent temporary stop demonstration is performed, jackpot species suggested pattern In the production according to PT _B [11] and PT _B [12], the second stop temporary stop is performed in the latter stage temporary stop effect and the second double stop is performed in the final stop effect.

Note that, when the special figure determination information 3100 is won for the special B jackpot, if an effect according to any of the big hit species suggestion patterns PT _A [7] to PT _A [12] is executed, the special figure judgment is performed. After the start of the special B jackpot game based on the information 3100, a predetermined post-promotion effect is executed that suggests that the jackpot for the special figure determination information 3100 is not a special A or C jackpot but a special B jackpot. The

Referring to FIG. 41, when special figure determination information 3100 has won a big hit of C, the production control unit 403 has one of the big hit species suggestion patterns PT _C [1] and PT _C [2]. The variation effect 3150 can be performed according to the selected big hit seed suggestion pattern. When the effect control unit 403 receives a change start command indicating that the special figure determination information 3100 has won a big hit of C, the big hit species suggestion pattern PT _C [i] has a predetermined probability RR _C [i]. The variation effect content determination process is performed so that it is selected at (i is an arbitrary integer). The effect control unit 403 can make a selection according to such a probability by a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. The sum of the probabilities RR _C [1] and RR _C [2] is 1.

In the effects according to the big hit seed suggestion patterns PT _C [1] and PT _C [2], both the second stop temporary stop is performed in the first stage temporary stop effect and the second stage temporary stop effect, and the second stop sample in the final stop effect. A stop is made. Of the jackpot seed suggestion patterns PT _C [1] and PT _C [2], only in the effect according to the jackpot seed suggestion pattern PT _C [1], the promotion-riding Aigimic effect is performed in the promotion hit effect. Note that “RR _C [1] = 0” and “RR _C [2] = 1” may be used.

  Hereinafter, some specific examples belonging to the third embodiment will be described.

[Example EX3_1]
Example EX3_1 will be described. In the example EX3_1, it is assumed that the special figure determination information 3100 has won one of the special A and the communication C. Therefore, in Example EX3_1, the temporary stop or the main stop of the first to third decorative symbols in the first temporary stop effect, the second temporary stop effect, and the final stop effect is the second or third stop.

  In the production control unit 403 according to the example EX3_1, the third Zoro stop is stopped when the promotion-riding Aigimic production is performed (the temporary stop at the latter stage temporary stop production and the book at the final stop production). In order to make it easier to stop, the second stop is stopped when not performing the promotion-riding Aigimic production (the temporary stop at the latter stage temporary stop effect and the main stop at the final stop effect). In order to make it easier, based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 3100 (based on the change start command), it is controlled whether or not to perform the promotion-improving igniting effect. This control is referred to as control AC for convenience.

  The third stop temporary stop or the final stop is an effect suggesting that the result of the special figure determination has won the special A jackpot (special A jackpot game is performed) The stop or the main stop is an effect that suggests that the result of the special figure determination is winning the winning of the winning C (the winning of the winning of the winning C is performed). After the special A jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state, and after the big C hit game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability electric support game state. . As described above, the high-probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player because it is easier to win a big win than the low-probability gaming state (since it is easier to determine that a big-hitting game is performed). In other words, with regard to the first to third decorative symbols, the third stop (temporary stop or main stop) is more advantageous to the player than the second stop (temporary stop or main stop) (temporary stop). Or this stop).

In Example EX3_1, the placement in the operating position P _A2 eye gimmick 131 by eye gimmick effect for elevation tilt may be performed before the start of the subsequent temporary stop demonstration, eye gimmick effect for elevation tilt in this case, in the subsequent As a notice effect (which can be a promotion notice effect) that suggests that the first to third decorative symbols are likely to be stopped in a third-round manner (temporary stop in the latter stage temporary stop effect and this stop in the final stop effect) Function.

――― First realization method of control AC (determined by Aigimic)
Referring to FIG. 42, as a first method of realizing the control AC, “0 <RR _A [1] <1”, “0 <RR _A [3] <1”, “RR _A [2] = RR _A [ 4] = RR _A [5] = RR _A [6] = 0 ”,“ RR _C [1] = 0 ”and“ RR _C [2] = 1 ”(see FIGS. 39 and 41). As a result, when a promotion-improving Aigimic effect is performed, the third Zoro stop stops with a probability of 100% (temporary stop in the latter-stage temporary stop effect and permanent stop in the main-stop effect), and a promotion-improving Aigimic effect When the second stop is not performed, the second stop is stopped with a probability of 100% (the temporary stop in the latter stage temporary stop effect and the main stop in the final stop effect). After the stop has been made, the promotion-improving Aigimic effect is to confirm that the aspect of the first to third decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped or permanently stopped will be changed (promoted) from the second to third. It functions as a suggestion.

The placement of the Aigimic 131 by the promotion-improving Aigimic effect may be arranged at the operation position _PA2 before the start of the subsequent temporary stop effect. In this case, It functions as a notice effect that warns that the decorative symbol will be stopped in the form of the third stop (temporary stop in the second stage temporary stop effect and main stop in the second stop effect), and 2 Zoro in the first stage temporary stop effect. If the temporary stop has been performed, the notice effect functions as a promotion notice effect (promotion confirmation notice effect).

Referring to FIG. 43, in the first implementation method of control AC, “0 <RR _A [3] <1” and “RR _A [2] = RR _A [4] = RR _A [5] = RR _A [6] ] = 0 ”instead of“ 0 <RR _A [4] <1 ”and“ RR _A [2] = RR _A [3] = RR _A [5] = RR _A [6] = 0 ”. As a result, the promotion-improving Aigimic effect is limited to the case where the first to third decorative symbols are changed (promoted) to the third time after the second stop temporary stop is performed in the preceding temporary stop effect. Will be executed.

In the first method for realizing the control AC, at least one of the probabilities RR _A [5] and RR _A [6] may be greater than zero.

――― Second method of realizing control AC
Referring to FIG. 44, as the second method of realizing the control AC, “0 <RR _A [2] <RR _A [1] <1”, “0 <RR _C [1] <RR _C [2] <1 "," RR _A [1]> RR _C [1] "," RR _A [2] <RR _C [2] ", and" RR _A [3] = RR _A [4] = RR _A [5] = RR _A [6] = 0 ”(see FIGS. 39 and 41). For example, RR _A [1] = 0.8, RR _A [2] = 0.2, RR _C [1] = 0.2 and RR _C [2] = 0.8. As a result, it is easier to stop the 3rd Zoro when the promotion-riding Aigimic production is performed than when it is not (provisional stop in the latter-stage temporary stop production and this stop in the final stop production), and promotion The second time is more likely to stop (temporary stop at the latter stage temporary stop effect and main stop at the main stop effect) than when it is not.

The placement of the Aigimic 131 at the operating position P _A2 by the promotion-improving Aigimic effect may be performed before the start of the subsequent temporary stop effect. In this case, It functions as a notice effect that gives a notice that the decorative pattern is likely to be stopped in a third-row manner (temporary stop in the second-stage temporary stop effect and main stop in the second-stop effect). If the temporary stop has been performed, the notice effect will function as a promotion notice effect (but with gasses).

In the second realization method of the control AC, any one or more probabilities among the probabilities RR _A [3] to RR _A [6] may be larger than zero.

  According to the embodiment EX3_1, when the promotion gimmick is performed, the first to third decorative symbols can be temporarily stopped and stopped in an advantageous manner by the player. It is expected to wait with a sense of tension and expectation whether or not an Aigimic production will occur. At this time, by performing a peculiar and innovative production in which the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped or permanently stopped behind the Aigimic 131, the player is pleasantly surprised at the occurrence of the promotion Aigimic production. You can greet with. Surprise and joy contribute to improving the fun of gaming.

[Example EX3_2]
Example EX3_2 will be described. In the example EX3_2, it is assumed that the special figure determination information 3100 has won one of the special B and the communication C. For simplicity of description, in Example EX3_2, unless otherwise stated, the first or third decorative symbol temporary stop or main stop in the preceding stage temporary stop effect, the subsequent stage temporary stop effect, and the final stop effect is the second stop. Or it is assumed that it is a 7th order.

  The production control unit 403 according to the example EX3_2 stops the 7th stop when the promotion gimmick Igimic production is not performed (the temporary stop at the latter stage temporary stop production and the book at the final stop production). In order to make it easier to stop, the second stop is stopped when not performing the promotion-riding Aigimic production (the temporary stop at the latter stage temporary stop effect and the main stop at the final stop effect). In order to make it easier, based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 3100 (based on the change start command), it is controlled whether or not to perform the promotion-improving igniting effect. This control is referred to as control BC for convenience.

  The seventh stop temporary stop or the final stop is an effect suggesting that the result of the special figure determination has won a special B jackpot (a special B jackpot game will be performed). The stop or the main stop is an effect that suggests that the result of the special figure determination is winning the winning of the winning C (the winning of the winning of the winning C is performed). The number of special B jackpot games rounds (16) is larger than the number of round C jackpot games rounds (5), so the special B jackpot games are more advantageous to players than the big C jackpot games ( The expected value of the winning ball that can be obtained by winning the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game is large). In addition, after the special B jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state, and after the big C hit game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability electric support game state. Is done. Therefore, regarding the number of winning balls that can be obtained by winning the jackpot 111 in the jackpot game, and the ease of winning the jackpot after the jackpot game, the seventh slot in the first to third decorative symbols The stop (temporary stop or main stop) is a stop (temporary stop or main stop) that is more advantageous to the player than the second stop (temporary stop or main stop).

In Example EX3_2, the placement of the Aigimic 131 at the operation position P _A2 by the promotion-riding Aigimic production may be performed before the start of the second-stage temporary stop presentation. In this case, As a notice effect (which can be a promotion notice effect) that suggests that the first to third decorative symbols are likely to be stopped in a seventh-row manner (temporary stop in the latter stage temporary stop effect and this stop in the final stop effect) Function.

――― First implementation method of control BC (16R determined by Aigimic) ――――
Referring to FIG. 45, as a first implementation method of the control BC, “0 <RR _B [1] <1”, “0 <RR _B [5] <1”, “RR _C [1] = 0” and and _{"RR C [2] = 1} ", among the probability _{RR B [1] ~RR B [} 12], the probability RR _B [1] and RR _B [5] may be each probability other than zero (Fig. 39 and FIG. 40). As a result, when the promotion-riding Aigimic effect is performed, the 7th Zoro eyes stop with a 100% probability (temporary stop in the latter-stage temporary stop effect and main stop in the final stop effect), and the promotion-improving Aigimic effect When the second stop is not performed, the second stop is stopped with a probability of 100% (the temporary stop in the latter stage temporary stop effect and the main stop in the final stop effect). After the stop has been made, the promotion-riding Aigimic production is to confirm that the aspect of the first to third decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped or permanently stopped will be changed (promoted) from the 2nd to the 7th. It functions as a suggestion.

The placement of the Aigimic 131 at the operating position P _A2 by the promotion-improving Aigimic effect may be performed before the start of the subsequent temporary stop effect. In this case, It functions as a notice effect to notify that the decorative design is stopped in the form of the seventh stop (temporary stop at the second-stage temporary stop effect and main stop at the second-stop effect). If the temporary stop has been performed, the notice effect functions as a promotion notice effect (promotion confirmation notice effect).

Referring to FIG. 46, in the first implementation of the control _{BC, "0 <RR B [} 5] <1" instead of _{"0 <RR B [6]} <1" and the probability RR _B [1] ~RR _B Of [12], each probability other than the probabilities RR _B [1] and RR _B [6] may be zero. As a result, the promotion-improving Aigimic effect is limited to the case where the first to third decorative symbols are changed (promoted) to the seventh time after the second stop temporary stop is performed in the preceding temporary stop effect. Will be executed.

In the first implementation of the control BC, the probability _{RR B [1] ~RR B [} 12] probability from RR _B [1] and RR _B [5] of the total of 10 probability excluding, or, the probability _{RR B [1] ~RR B [} 12] probability from RR _B [1] and RR _B [6] of the total of 10 probability excluding any one or more of the probabilities may be greater than 0.

――― The second way to realize control BC (with AGIMIC)
Referring to FIG. 47, as the second method of realizing the control BC, “0 <RR _B [2] <RR _B [1] <1”, “0 <RR _C [1] <RR _C [2] <1 ”,“ RR _B [1]> RR _C [1] ”and“ RR _B [2] <RR _C [2] ”, and among the probabilities RR _B [1] to RR _B [12], the probability RR _B [ The probabilities other than 1] and RR _B [2] may be set to zero (see FIGS. 39 and 40). For example, RR _B [1] = 0.8, RR _B [2] = 0.2, RR _C [1] = 0.2 and RR _C [2] = 0.8. This makes it easier to stop the 7th time when the promotion-riding Aigimic production is performed than when it is not (provisional stop in the latter-stage temporary stop production and main stop in the final stop production). The second time is more likely to stop (temporary stop at the latter stage temporary stop effect and main stop at the main stop effect) than when it is not.

The placement of the Aigimic 131 at the operating position P _A2 by the promotion-improving Aigimic effect may be performed before the start of the subsequent temporary stop effect. In this case, It functions as a notice effect that gives a notice (improvement) that the decorative symbol is likely to be stopped in the form of a seventh stop (temporary stop in the latter stage temporary stop effect and this stop in the last stop effect), and 2 Zoro in the former stage temporary stop effect. If the temporary stop has been performed, the notice effect will function as a promotion notice effect (but with gasses).

In the second implementation of the control BC, the probability _{RR B [1] ~RR B [} 12] probability from RR _B [1] and RR _B [2] of the total of 10 probability excluding, any 1 The above probability may be greater than zero.

  Further, in the second method of realizing the control BC, the big hit of the total C may be considered as the probability variation length in which the big hit game for 5R is performed. In this case, the temporary stop or the main stop of the first to third decorative symbols in the second-row aspect is an effect that suggests that the result of the special figure determination is won per 5R worth of probable length. In terms of the number of winning balls that can be obtained by winning the winning prize slot 111 in the jackpot game, the second stop is the second stop in the first to third decorative symbols (temporary stop or final stop). This is a stop (temporary stop or main stop) that is more advantageous to the player than the stop (temporary stop or main stop).

  According to the example EX3_2, when the promotion gimmick is performed, the first to third decorative symbols can be temporarily stopped and stopped in an advantageous manner by the player. It is expected to wait with a sense of tension and expectation whether or not an Aigimic production will occur. At this time, by performing a peculiar and innovative production in which the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped or permanently stopped behind the Aigimic 131, the player is pleasantly surprised at the occurrence of the promotion Aigimic production. You can greet with. Surprise and joy contribute to improving the fun of gaming.

[Example EX3_3]
Example EX3_3 will be described. The promotion-riding Aigimic effect in the variation effect 3150 may be executed only when the special figure determination information 3100 wins a special B jackpot. That is, the probabilities RR _A [1], RR _A [3] and RR _A [5] and the probabilities RR _C [1] may all be zero (see FIGS. 39 and 41). Further, the probabilities RR _B [7], RR _B [9], and RR _B [11] may all be zero (see FIG. 40). If any one or two or all of the probabilities RR _B [1], RR _B [3] and RR _B [5] are set larger than 0 (for example, “0 <RR _B [1 ] ”,“ 0 <RR _B [3] ”, and“ 0 = RR _B [5] ”), and when the promotion effect Igimic effect is performed in the variable effect 3150, the first to the third ones with 100% probability The decorative symbol is stopped in a seventh-row manner (temporary stop in the latter stage temporary stop effect and main stop in the main stop effect).

[Example EX3_4]
Example EX3_4 will be described. In the case where it is determined not to perform the promotion-improving Aigimic effect, the effect control unit 403 performs the Aigimic Gasket after the preceding temporary stop effect and before the subsequent temporary stop effect or before the final stop effect. You may make it perform. The Aigimic Gasse production moves from the reference position P _A1 as the starting point even if the Aigimic 131 does not reach the operating position P _A2 (see FIG. 11) so that the player can temporarily see the Aigimic 131. An effect to vibrate and / or an effect to cause the light emitting element incorporated in the Aigimic 131 to emit light may be included.

/// Fourth Embodiment ///
A fourth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. The fourth embodiment may be implemented particularly in combination with, for example, the third embodiment. The matters described in the third embodiment can be applied to the fourth embodiment as long as there is no contradiction.

  Referring to FIG. 48, attention is paid to one special figure determination information 4100 and variation effect 4150 for special figure determination information 4100. The effect control unit 403 can execute the Aigimic effect based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 4100 (based on the change start command) at any timing when the variable effect 4150 is performed. It's okay.

The Aigimic production that can be executed in the variation production 4150 includes a design front Aigimic production. The design front eye gimmick effect is an eye gimmick effect that is executed when one or more of the first to third decorative symbols is temporarily stopped. This is an effect in which the eye gimmick 131 is arranged at the operating position P _A2 through the movement of the eye gimmick 131 so that the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped or temporarily stopped after the temporary stop. The promotion-riding Aigimic effect described in the third embodiment can also be considered as a kind of design front Aigimic effect.

  The symbol front eye gimmick effect can be performed in the reach effect (the following symbol front eye gimmick effect is an effect performed in the reach effect). As described above, the reach effect is relatively long after the first and second decorative symbols of the first to third decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 are aligned with the common symbols on the effective line. This is an effect that suggests whether or not the third decorative symbols are aligned with the common symbols over time. As described above, it is assumed that the first and second decorative symbols are the left symbol and the right symbol, respectively, and the third decorative symbol is the middle symbol.

  The effect control unit 403 performs a winning effect that finally suggests whether or not the special figure determination information 4100 is won in the second half of the reach effect executed in the variable effect 4150.

Referring to FIG. 49, when performing the reach effect in the variation effect 4150, the effect control unit 403 determines the winning suggestion pattern TR _X [1] based on the result of the special figure determination (variation start command) for the special figure determination information 4100. One of the patterns TR _X [4] is selected, and the effect according to the selected winning suggestion pattern is executed as the winning effect during the reach effect of the variation effect 4150.

When the special figure determination information 4100 wins the jackpot, the effect control unit 403 has the winning suggestion patterns TR _A [1] and TR _A [2] having predetermined probabilities UU _X [1] and UU _{X, respectively.} A variation effect content determination process is performed so as to be selected in [2]. It is assumed that the reach effect is always performed when the special figure determination information 4100 is won by the jackpot. When the special figure determination information 4100 is lost (that is, the jackpot is not won) and the reach effect is performed in the variable effect 4150, the effect control unit 403 performs a winning suggestion pattern TR _A [3], TR _A [ 4] are selected so as to be selected with predetermined probabilities UU _X [3] and UU _X [4], respectively. The effect control unit 403 can make a selection according to such a probability by a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. The sum of the probabilities UU _X [1] and UU _X [2] is 1, and the sum of the probabilities UU _X [3] and UU _X [4] is also 1.

In front of the winning effect according to the winning suggestion patterns TR _X [1] and TR _X [3], the front of the symbol is performed. In the winning effect according to the winning suggestion patterns TR _X [2] and TR _X [4], the front of the symbol is displayed. There is no directing. In the winning suggestion patterns TR _X [1] and TR _X [2], the temporary stop of the first to third decorative symbols and the mode of the main stop are the doublet. The temporary stop and the actual stop of the first to third decorative symbols in the winning suggestion patterns TR _X [3] and TR _X [4] are non-zero.

  The non-zolo eye refers to a state where the first to third decorative symbols are not aligned on the effective line. The temporary stop and the actual stop of the first to third decorative symbols by the non-flat eyes suggest that the result of the special figure determination is a loss (that is, the jackpot is not won). This stop of the first to third decorative symbols by the non-flat eyes suggests that the result of the special figure determination is a loss (that is, that the jackpot is not won).

  The type of jackpot when the special figure determination information 4100 wins the jackpot is arbitrary. However, in the following, for specific description, unless otherwise specified, the special figure determination information 4100 has won a special B jackpot or has been lost (that is, any kind of jackpot has been won). If the special figure determination information 4100 wins the special B jackpot, the common symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned at the end of the winning effect is stopped as the first to third decorative symbols (temporary) Stop or this stop).

FIG. 50 shows an example of the winning effect according to the reach effect and the winning suggestion pattern TR _X [1] during the reach effect. In the reach effect, the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a pattern (hereinafter referred to as 7 symbols) in which a numerical value “7” is assigned in common, and this state (hereinafter referred to as 7-ten states). The third decorative symbol (medium symbol) is variably displayed.

In the winning effect according to the pattern TR _X [1] after the 7-ten state, the 7 symbols or 7 symbols are displayed in the display area (the display area SZR _{C in} FIG. 37B) where the middle symbol is to be temporarily stopped or permanently stopped. The design front eye gimmick production is started at a timing when a symbol of a different form is displayed as a middle symbol, or at a timing when a middle symbol is not displayed, thereby moving the eye gimmick 131 from the reference position P _A1 to the operating position P _A2 . After that, the first to third decorative symbols (that is, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol) are placed in the display area SZR (see FIG. 37) with the eye gimmick 131 placed at the operating position P _A2 . The temporary stop is displayed in a manner. As a result, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed behind the eye gimmick 131 arranged at the operating position _PA2 . Of the first to third decorative symbols, only one or two decorative symbols (for example, only the middle symbol) may be temporarily stopped and displayed behind the eye gimmick 131.

After that, the symbol front 131 is returned to the reference position P _A1 from the operating position P _A2 by ending the symbol front eye gimmick production. At this stage, the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the 7th aspect, and then the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols are finally stopped in the 7th aspect.

FIG. 51 shows an example of the winning effect according to the reach effect and the winning suggestion pattern TR _X [3] during the reach effect. In the reach effect, the seventh and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at 7 symbols in common, and the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is variably displayed in this state (7-ten state).

In the winning effect according to the pattern TR _X [3] after the 7-ten state, the 7 symbols or 7 symbols are displayed in the display area (the display area SZR _{C in} FIG. 37B) where the middle symbol is to be temporarily stopped or permanently stopped. The design front eye gimmick production is started at a timing when a symbol of a different form is displayed as a middle symbol, or at a timing when a middle symbol is not displayed, thereby moving the eye gimmick 131 from the reference position P _A1 to the operating position P _A2 . After that, the first to third decorative symbols (that is, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol) are placed in the display area SZR (see FIG. 37) with the Aigimic 131 placed at the operating position P _A2 . The temporary stop is displayed in a manner. As a result, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed behind the eye gimmick 131 arranged at the operating position _PA2 . Of the first to third decorative symbols, only one or two decorative symbols (for example, only the middle symbol) may be temporarily stopped and displayed behind the eye gimmick 131.

After that, the symbol front 131 is returned to the reference position P _A1 from the operating position P _A2 by ending the symbol front eye gimmick production. At this stage, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-zolo pattern, and then the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped in a non-zolo pattern.

FIG. 52 shows an example of the winning effect according to the reach effect and the winning suggestion pattern TR _X [2] during the reach effect. In the reach effect, the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at 7 symbols in common, and in this state (7-ten state), the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is variably displayed. After the 7-ten state has been reached, in the winning effect according to the pattern TR _X [2], the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is placed between the symbol 7 and the symbol other than the symbol 7 without performing the symbolic frontal gimmick effect. An effect of switching alternately is performed, and finally the third decorative symbol (medium symbol) is temporarily stopped at seven symbols. At this stage, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the form of a doublet, and then the first to third decorative symbols are finally stopped in the form of the seventh doublet.

FIG. 53 shows an example of the winning effect according to the reach effect and the winning suggestion pattern TR _X [4] during the reach effect. In the reach effect, the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at 7 symbols in common, and in this state (7-ten state), the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is variably displayed. In the winning effect according to the pattern TR _X [4] after entering the 7-ten state, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is between the symbol 7 and the symbol other than the symbol 7 without performing the symbolic frontal gimmick effect. An effect such as switching alternately is performed, and finally the third decorative symbol (medium symbol) is temporarily stopped at a symbol other than the seven symbols. At this stage, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-zolo pattern, and then the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped in a non-zolo pattern.

The execution timing of the symbol front eye gimmick effect shown in FIGS. 50 and 51 is merely an example. If one or more decorative symbols are temporarily stopped or permanently stopped behind the eye gimmick 131 when the eye gimmick 131 is disposed at the operation position P _A2 , the winning suggestion patterns TR _X [1] and TR _X [ 3] may have any start timing and end timing.

Note that the start timing of the Aigimic production (in other words, the start timing of the execution period of the Aigimic production) is considered to be the timing at which the Aigimic 131 starts moving from the reference position P _A1 to the operating position P _{A2. Alternatively} , it may be considered that it is the timing when the Aigimic 131 moved from the reference position P _A1 has reached the operating position P _A2 . The end timing of the Aigimic effect (in other words, the end timing of the execution period of the Aigimic effect) may be considered as the timing at which the Aigimic 131 starts moving from the operating position P _A2 toward the reference position P _A1. Then, it may be considered that it is the timing when the Aigimic 131 moved from the operating position P _A2 reaches the reference position P _A1 .

  Hereinafter, some specific examples belonging to the fourth embodiment will be described.

[Example EX4_1]
Example EX4_1 will be described. The effect control unit 403 according to the example EX4_1 is designed so that the seventh front eye is easier to stop (temporary stop or main stop) when the symbol front eye gimmick effect is performed than when it is not. Based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 4100 so that the non-zero eye is more easily stopped (temporarily stopped or fully stopped) than when it is not performed. Control) whether or not to perform the design front eye gimmick effect. This control is referred to as control EX4_1 for convenience.

  Since the stop of the doublet (including the seventh stop) (temporary stop or main stop) is an effect that suggests that the result of the special figure determination has won the jackpot, the stop of the non-zero eye (temporary stop or main stop) ) In a mode that is more advantageous to the player than

In Example EX4_1, may be performed before the placement in the operating position P _A2 eye gimmick 131 by symbols front eye gimmick effect of stopping the first to third decorative symbol (tentative stop or the stop), in which case The front-of-symbol frontal gimmick effect functions as a notice effect (which can be a positive effect) that suggests that the first to third decorative symbols are likely to be stopped (temporarily stopped or stopped) in the form of a seventh slot.

――― First realization method of control EX4_1 (Igimic and accurate) ―――
Referring to FIG. 54, as a first implementation method of the control EX4_1, “0 <UU _X [1] <1”, “0 <UU _X [2] <1”, “UU _X [3] = 0” and It is sufficient to set “UU _X [4] = 1” (see FIG. 49). As a result, when the design front eye gimmick effect is performed, the 7th zodiac eye stops with a probability of 100% (temporary stop and main stop). It functions as an effect (determined effect) that suggests that the symbol is stopped (temporary stop and main stop).

The design of the front of the eye gimmick 131 may be arranged at the operating position _PA2 before the stop of the first to third decorative symbols (temporary stop or final stop). Thereafter, the first to third decorative symbols function as a notice effect (predictable effect) for notifying the final stoppage (temporary stop or main stop) in the seventh slot.

Referring to FIG. 55, in the first implementation method of control EX4_1, “UU _X [1] = 1”, “UU _X [2] = 0”, “UU _X [3] = 0” and “UU _X [4] ] = 1 ”. As a result, when the special symbol determination information 4100 wins the jackpot, the symbol front eye gimmick effect is always performed, and otherwise, the symbol front eye gimmick effect is not always performed.

――― The second way to realize control EX4_1 (There is a frustration in Aigimic) ――――
Referring to FIG. 56, as the second method of realizing the control EX4_1, “0 <UU _X [2] <UU _X [1] <1”, “0 <UU _X [3] <UU _X [4] <1 “UU _X [1]> UU _X [3]” and “UU _X [2] <UU _X [4]” (see FIG. 49). For example, UU _X [1] = 0.8, UU _X [2] = 0.2, UU _X [3] = 0.2 and UU _X [4] = 0.8. This makes it easier to stop the 7th eye (temporary stop or permanent stop) when the design front Aigimic production is performed than when it is not, and when the design front Aigimic production is not performed. It is easier to stop (temporarily stop or fully stop) non-zero eyes than when it is not.

The design of the front of the eye gimmick 131 may be arranged at the operating position _PA2 before the stop of the first to third decorative symbols (temporary stop or final stop). After that, the first to third decorative symbols function as a notice effect (provided that there is a gash) that is likely to be stopped (temporarily stopped or fully stopped) in the form of the seventh slot.

  According to Example EX4_1, when the design front eye gimmick effect is performed, the player can easily stop temporarily and make a temporary stop of the first to third decorative symbols in an advantageous manner by the player. It is expected to wait with a sense of tension and expectation whether or not a production will occur. At this time, by performing a peculiar and innovative production in which the decorative design is temporarily stopped or permanently stopped behind the Aigimic 131, the player can greet the generation of the front Aigimic production with joy and surprise. it can. Surprise and joy contribute to improving the fun of gaming.

[Example EX4_2]
Example EX4_2 will be described. In the above description of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the special figure determination information 4100 has won a special B jackpot or lost (that is, has not won any kind of jackpot). Even when the determination information 4100 wins a jackpot of a type other than special B (for example, when the special figure determination information 4100 wins a special jackpot of Special A or C), Similar operations as described above are possible.

However, the execution probability of the symbol front eye gimmick effect may be changed according to the type of jackpot that the special figure determination information 4100 has won. For example, when the special figure determination information 4100 wins the special A jackpot, the probability UU _A that the front-of-figure front gimmick effect will be performed during the variation effect 4150, and the special figure determination information 4100 is a special B jackpot. probability UU _B to design the front eye gimmick effect takes place during variation effect 4150 when they are elected, the symbol front eye during variation effect 4150 when special symbol determination information 4100 are winning jackpot through C in comparison with the probability UU _C the gimmick effect takes _{place, "0 <UU C <UU} a <UU B ≦ 1" as is satisfied, the effect control unit 403, the special symbol judgment for special symbol determination information 4100 Based on the result, the content of the variation effect 4150 may be determined through the variation effect content determination process.

As a result, in the comparison of the third doublet corresponding to the special A and the second doublet corresponding to the continuous C, the third doublet stops (temporary stop) when the symbol front-face Aigimic performance is not performed. Or the second stop is more likely to stop (temporary stop or main stop) than when the symbol front face gimmick effect is not performed.
Similarly, in the comparison of the 7th Zoro corresponding to Special B and the 2nd Zoro corresponding to Tsutsu C, the 7th Zoro stop stops more than when the design front Aigimic production is not (temporary stop) Or the second stop is more likely to stop (temporary stop or main stop) than when the symbol front face gimmick effect is not performed.
Similarly, in the comparison of the 7th Zo eyes corresponding to Special B and the 3rd Zo eyes corresponding to Special A, the 7th Zoro eyes stop (temporary stop) when the design front Aigimic performance is not performed. Or the third stop is more likely to be stopped (temporarily stopped or fully stopped) than when the symbol front gimmick effect is not performed.

  As is clear from the above description, the stop (temporary stop or main stop) at the 7th place among the 2nd, 3rd, and 7th places is the most advantageous for the player (temporary stop). Stop (main stop) or the third stop (temporary stop or main stop) is the second most advantageous stop (temporary stop or main stop) for the player.

[Example EX4_3]
Example EX4_3 will be described. In the case where it is determined that the symbol front-face gimmick effect is not performed, the effect control unit 403 may perform the eye gimmick gaze effect during the reach effect. The Aigimic Gasse production moves from the reference position P _A1 as the starting point even if the Aigimic 131 does not reach the operating position P _A2 (see FIG. 11) so that the player can temporarily see the Aigimic 131. An effect to vibrate and / or an effect to cause the light emitting element incorporated in the Aigimic 131 to emit light may be included.

<< Consideration of Invention Regarding Third and Fourth Embodiments >>
Consider inventions related to the third and fourth embodiments.

The gaming machine W _{2 according} to one aspect of the present invention includes a determination unit (401; special symbol processing) for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, a symbol display unit, and a movable An effect control means (403) for causing a predetermined effect means including an effect to produce an effect, wherein the effect control means is configured to display a symbol in the symbol display means based on a determination result of the determination means. When the symbol is stopped or the symbol is temporarily stopped prior to the stop of the symbol, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the determination result after the variable display It is possible to cause a specific movable accessory effect (for example, a promotion-giving Aigimic effect, a design front Aigimic effect) that activates the movable character so that the symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped behind the movable character. OK And having a movable won game control means, a.

  By introducing a unique and novel effect of temporarily stopping or permanently stopping the symbols behind the movable accessory, new enjoyment can be provided to the player. It goes without saying that a new production is useful for gaming machines.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W ₂ , the movable accessory control means can cause the specific movable accessory effect to be performed during the variation display of the symbol, and the specific movable component during the variation display of the symbol. In the variation display of the symbol based on the determination result of the determination means, the symbol is more easily stopped in a manner advantageous to the player than when the character effect is performed. It is preferable to control whether or not to perform the specific movable accessory effect.

  Thereby, the player can greet with joy and surprise the unique and innovative production of temporarily stopping or permanently stopping the symbol behind the movable accessory. Surprise and joy contribute to improving the fun of gaming.

The determination means in the gaming machine W ₂ is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The effect control means in the gaming machine W ₂ is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

In the gaming machine W ₂ , the symbols whose display control is performed by the symbol display control means may be considered to correspond to the decorative symbols in the above-described embodiment. In the above-described embodiment, the first to third decorative symbols, which are three decorative symbols, are stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104 as the symbol display means through the variable display, but the number of symbols in the gaming machine W ₂ Can be any number greater than or equal to two.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 111, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 111. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

/// Fifth embodiment ///
A fifth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 57, attention is focused on one special figure determination information 5100 and a variation effect 5150 for special figure determination information 5100. The effect control unit 403 can execute the button effect based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 5100 (based on the change start command) at any timing when the variable effect 5150 is being performed. . The button effect is an effect performed using the effect button 121.

  The button effect will be described with reference to FIGS. The effect control unit 403 sets an operation effective period having a predetermined time length during the execution period of the change effect 5150 in the button effect. The operation effective period refers to a period during which an operation by pressing the effect button 121 is effective. When the effect button 121 is not pressed yet during the operation valid period, the effect control unit 403 displays an image for prompting the player to input an operation for the effect button 121 on the image display unit 104.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 59, an image for prompting the player to input an operation on the effect button 121 includes a button image 5210 simulating the effect button 121 and an effective period image 5220 indicating the operation effective period of the effect button 121. Including. Then, the effect control unit 403 monitors whether or not the effect button 121 is pressed during the operation effective period, and when the effect button 121 is pressed during the operation effective period (more specifically, when the effect button 121 is pressed). If it is detected), a predetermined operation-corresponding basic effect is performed in response to the pressing. Usually, the operation-compatible basic effect is executed immediately after the effect button 121 is pressed. The button effect includes at least an effect due to display of the button image 5210 and the effective period image 5220 and an operation corresponding basic effect in response to the pressing of the effect button 121.

  The operation-compatible basic effect may be an effect based on the result of the special figure determination on the special figure determination information 5100.

  That is, for example, the operation-responsive basic effect may be a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot for the special figure determination information 5100. The notice effect may take various forms such as a cut-in image display and a conversation notice effect. More specifically, for example, in the notice effect as the operation-related basic effect, the effect control unit 403 has a low expectation effect (for example, blue cut-in), a medium expectation effect (for example, green cut-in), and a high expectation effect (for example, For example, one of red cut-in) is executed. Of the low expectation effect, the medium expectation effect, and the high expectation effect, the jackpot expectation for the special figure determination information 5100 suggested by the operation-responsive basic effect (that is, execution of the jackpot game for the special figure determination information 5100) The expectation degree) is the lowest in the low expectation effect and the highest in the high expectation effect.

When the special figure determination information 5100 is won, the effect control unit 403 has a predetermined probability that the low expectation effect, the medium expectation effect, and the high expectation effect are predetermined in the notice effect as the operation-responsive basic effect. As VV _L1 , VV _M1 , VV _H1 (0 <VV _L1 <VV _M1 <VV _H1 <1), and when the special figure determination information 5100 is lost, a notice as an operation-corresponding basic effect In production, low expectation production, medium expectation production, and high expectation production are executed with predetermined probabilities VV _L2 , VV _M2 , and VV _H2 (1> VV _L2 > VV _M2 > VV _H2 > 0). Based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 5100, the content of the notice effect may be determined through a lottery. The effect control unit 403 can perform such a lottery by using a random number for effect generated by itself. Only when the special figure determination information 5100 is won, the premier effect may be executed as the notice effect in the operation-compatible basic effect with a relatively small predetermined probability (for example, 5%). The occurrence of the premier production is equivalent to the final announcement of the jackpot.

  Alternatively, for example, the operation-compatible basic effect may be a winning effect that finally notifies (declares) whether or not the special figure determination information 5100 is won. In the winning effect, when the special figure determination information 5100 is won, the winning effect is announced (declared) to that effect, and when the special figure determination information 5100 is not won the jackpot , I will give a notice of that effect. More specifically, for example, when a game ally defeats an enemy indicates a big win, in the win effect, as shown in FIG. 60 (a), an image showing how the ally defeated the enemy is displayed as an image. As shown in FIG. 60 (b), an image indicating that the teammate has been defeated by the enemy is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  In the button effect, when the effect button 121 is not pressed within the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 may perform the operation-related basic effect after the operation effective period expires.

  On the other hand, when the special figure determination information 5100 wins the jackpot (that is, when it is determined that a special jackpot game is performed on the special figure determination information 5100), the effect control unit 403 At any timing during the execution period, a jackpot finalizing effect for notifying the winning can be performed. The jackpot finalizing effect is an effect that is executed only when the special figure determination information 5100 is won, and therefore, the player who has recognized the occurrence of the big jackpot finalizing effect is the special figure determining information at that time. It can be understood that 5100 has won the jackpot.

  The jackpot finalizing effect may be, for example, a P flash effect. The P flash effect is a definite sound effect that outputs a predetermined sound (for example, a sound that can be heard as a cure quince) from the speaker 115, and a light emitting element (not shown; considered as a part of the effect light unit 116) built in the operation handle 119. And a definite light emission effect that emits light in a predetermined manner. The definite sound effect is an effect for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second). The light emission by the fixed light emission effect may be continued until a predetermined timing, for example, until the end of the fluctuation effect 5150 of the special figure determination information 5100 or the result of the special figure determination of the special figure determination information 5100. It can be continued until the round is finished. The jackpot finalizing effect may be a P-siren effect, and the P-siren effect is an effect obtained by removing the final light-emitting effect from the P flash effect. However, the jackpot finalizing effect is not limited to these, and any effect appealing to the player's perception (for example, an effect using the operation of the movable board 130 and / or an effect by displaying a predetermined image on the image display unit 104) )

  Note that the P flash effect as the jackpot finalizing effect is limited to the case where the special figure determination information 5100 wins the big hit of the special B (see FIG. 7), or the special figure determination information 5100 is the special B or It may be an effect that can be executed only when a special G jackpot is won. In addition, the P siren effect as a jackpot finalizing effect is an effect that can be executed only when the special figure determination information 5100 wins a jackpot of any of special A to special G and continuous A to continuous C. Good.

  When the special figure determination information 5100 wins the jackpot, the stage control unit 403 may execute the jackpot finalizing stage with the button stage. This will be described below. In the following description of the fifth embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the special figure determination information 5100 is won (that is, it is determined that a jackpot game is performed in the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 5100). Is assumed). The jackpot here may be limited to the jackpot of special B or special G, for example, or may be limited to any jackpot of special A to special G and through A to C. Hereinafter, an operation in which the effect button 121 is pressed by the player is referred to as a button operation. The effect button 121 functions as an operation unit that receives an input of a button operation.

  Refer to FIG. The control for the button effect performed during the variation effect 5150 is roughly divided into the controls Q1 to Q3 in FIG. The effect control unit 403 selects any one of the controls Q1 to Q3 for the button effect, and applies the selected control to the button effect. For example, such a selection can be performed by lottery using a random number for performance generated by itself. For example, a lottery may be performed so that the selection probabilities of the controls Q1 to Q3 are each 1/3. The point that the operation-corresponding basic effect is performed according to the input of the button operation during the operation valid period is common among the controls Q1 to Q3, but the controls Q1 to Q3 are different from each other with respect to the execution control method of the jackpot finalizing effect.

  Referring to FIG. 62, in control Q1, the jackpot finalizing effect is performed together with the operation-compatible basic effect according to the input of the button operation during the operation effective period. That is, when the control Q1 is selected, the effect control unit 403 waits for the input of the button operation during the operation valid period, and when the input of the button operation is detected, the effect corresponding to the operation is promptly performed and the jackpot is synchronized with this. Perform finalization. If the control Q1 is selected and there is no button operation input during the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 performs a jackpot finalizing effect at the end of the operation effective period or at a predetermined timing after the end of the operation effective period. Instead of this, it may not be performed, and instead of or in addition to this, an operation-corresponding basic effect may be performed (thus, it may not be performed).

The control Q2, at a predetermined set timing T _K relative to the operation lifetime, even without the button operation is not input (regardless of the input whether the button operation) performed jackpot definite effect.

With reference to FIGS. 63A to 63F, examples of the setting timing T _K will be described.

For example, as shown in FIG. 63A, the set timing T _K is a timing T _K1 (however, belonging to the execution period of the variation effect 5150) that is a predetermined time Δt (for example, 0.5 to 1 second) before the operation effective period. May be). Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the setting timing T _K may coincide with the start timing T _K2 of the operation effective period.

The effect control unit 403 may display an image similar to the button image 5210 (see FIG. 59) on the image display unit 104 during the period from the timing T _K1 to the timing T _K2 . More specifically, for example, the button image 5210 is gradually displayed on the image display unit 104 in the period from the timing T _K1 to the timing T _K2 or in the period from the predetermined timing before the timing T _K1 to the timing T _K2. A fade-in process may be performed so that the button image 5210 is completely displayed at the time of timing T _K2 when the user comes up on the screen. When the set timing T _K is matched with the timing T _K1 , the jackpot finalizing effect is performed at the start or in the process of the fade-in process.

Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (c), the setting timing T _K may be a timing T _K3 that is a timing during the operation effective period and that has passed a predetermined time Δt from the start timing of the operation effective period. Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (d), the set timing T _K may be a timing during the operation effective period and a timing T _K4 that is a predetermined time Δt before the operation effective period end timing.

Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (e), the setting timing T _K may coincide with the operation effective period end timing T _K5 . Alternatively, for example, as shown in FIG. 63 (f), the setting timing T _K may be a timing T _K6 when a predetermined time Δt has elapsed from the end timing of the operation effective period.

The effect control unit 403 may display an image similar to the button image 5210 (see FIG. 59) on the image display unit 104 during the period from the timing T _K5 to the timing T _K6 . More specifically, for example, in the period from the timing T _K5 to the timing T _K6, or in the period from the timing T _K5 to a predetermined timing after the timing T _K6, display button image 5210 is an image display unit 104 gradually A fade-out process that disappears from the screen may be performed. When the set timing T _K is matched with the timing T _K6 , the jackpot finalizing effect is performed at the end or process of the fade-out process.

The setting timing T _K when the control Q2 is selected may be fixed in advance to any of the timings T _{K1 to} T _K6 (for example, the setting timing T _K may always be the timing T _K2 ). Alternatively, when the control Q2 is selected, the effect control unit 403 may determine by lottery every time the setting timing T _K is set to the timing T _{K1 to} T _K6 . In this case, for example, the setting timing T _K can be the timing T _{Ki for} a button effect during a certain variation effect, and the timing T _{Kj for} a button effect during another variation effect (i and j can be different integers).

Figure 64 shows the control Q2, the state of the button effect when the set timing T _K coincides with the start timing of the operation lifetime. In the example of FIG. 64, the effect control unit 403 performs a jackpot finalizing effect even when no button operation is input simultaneously with the start of the operation effective period (regardless of whether or not the button operation is input), and thereafter during the operation effective period. In response to the input of the button operation, a basic performance corresponding to the operation is performed.

When the control Q2 is selected and the setting timing T _K belongs to the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 receives a button operation input during the operation effective period and before the setting timing T _K. If the input is received, the jackpot finalizing effect may be performed together with the operation-compatible basic effect, or only the operation-compatible basic effect is performed at the time of the input, and the set timing thereafter. at T _K may be performed jackpot confirm performance.

  In control Q3 (see FIG. 61), the effect control unit 403 does not perform the jackpot finalizing effect in conjunction with the button effect. That is, when the control Q3 is selected, the effect control unit 403 waits for the input of the button operation during the operation effective period without performing the jackpot determination effect associated with the operation effective period and the jackpot determination effect associated with the input of the button operation. When the input of the button operation is detected, only the operation-compatible basic effect is performed immediately.

  The player of the gaming machine 100 who can perform the control Q1 (see FIG. 61) performs the button operation with a sense of expectation that a jackpot finalizing effect (for example, a P flash effect) will occur when the button operation is input. Do. When a player who knows such a control Q1 encounters a jackpot finalizing effect by the control Q2 (for example, when a P-flash effect is executed at the start of the operation effective period even though no button operation is input), a button operation is performed. While being surprised at the jackpot finalizing effect that is not linked, you can get joy at the occurrence of the jackpot. In other words, the player is delighted and surprised at the occurrence of the jackpot finalizing effect (for example, the P flash effect) by a unique and novel method of performing the jackpot finalizing effect without being linked to the button operation while being associated with the operation valid period. You can have it with you. Surprise and joy contribute to improving the fun of gaming.

  Hereinafter, some specific examples belonging to the fifth embodiment will be described.

[Example EX5_1]
Example EX5_1 will be described. The effect control unit 403 can sequentially execute a plurality of button effects in the change effect 5150 of the special figure determination information 5100. The effect control unit 403 determines whether or not to execute the button effect in the change effect 5150 and the number of executions in the change effect content determination process based on the change start command of the special figure determination information 5100.

  Referring to FIG. 65, in Example EX5_1, it is assumed that button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p] are executed in variation effect 5150. p is an arbitrary integer of 2 or more, and the button effect 5200 [i + 1] is executed after the button effect 5200 [i] with respect to the arbitrary integer i. Then, the effect control unit 403 responds to the input of the first button operation in response to the input of the first button operation in the button effect 5200 [1] and in response to the input of the second button operation in the button effect 5200 [2]. In the second operation-corresponding basic effect,..., And button effect 5200 [p], the p-th operation-corresponding basic effect corresponding to the input of the p-th button operation can be performed.

  Also in Example EX5_1, it is confirmed that the special figure determination information 5100 has been selected as a big hit (for example, a special B or special G big hit, or a special A to special G and a special A to C big jackpot). Suppose. Then, among the button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p], the winning effect corresponding to the button operation is performed in the button effect 5200 [p], and the winning effect (see FIG. 60A) is performed in the winning effect. Is called. In each of the button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p−1], a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of jackpot for the special figure determination information 5100 is performed according to the button operation. For example, in the case of “p = 3”, in the button effects 5200 [1] and 5200 [2], a conversation notice effect and a cut-in notice effect are performed according to the button operation, respectively. In the button effects 5200 [3], A winning effect is performed according to the button operation. The expression “according to the button operation” is synonymous with the expression “according to the input of the button operation”.

  When the special figure determination information 5100 wins the jackpot (when it is determined that the jackpot game is performed by the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 5100), the effect control unit 403 according to the example EX5_1 includes a button In the case of performing the operation corresponding basic effect in response to the input of the button operation in the button effect 5200 [i + 1] than in the case of performing the operation corresponding basic effect in response to the input of the button operation in the effect 5200 [i], The control Q1 or Q2 is executed with high probability.

  66, typically, for example, control Q1 or Q2 is executed in the last button effect 5200 [p], and control Q3 is executed in the other button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p-1]. Can do.

  As a specific realization method, for example, when the effect control unit 403 decides to perform the button effect p times in the change effect 5150, first, the effect control unit 403 is in the change effect 5150 by lottery using the effect random number generated by itself. It is determined whether or not the control Q1 or Q2 is applied to any one of the button effects. Here, when it is determined that the control Q1 or Q2 is to be applied to any of the button effects in the variation effect 5150, all the button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p] described above according to the control Q3. Will be done.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the control Q1 or Q2 is applied to any one of the button effects in the variation effect 5150, the effect control unit 403 selects any one of the button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p]. Are selected as target button effects to which the control Q1 or Q2 should be applied, and other button effects are handled as non-target button effects to which the control Q3 is to be applied. That is, in the button effect selected as the target button effect, the above-described effect according to the control Q1 or Q2 is performed, and in the button effect handled as the non-target button effect, the above-described effect according to the control Q3 is performed.

At this time, the effect control unit 403 performs lottery using the effect random number generated by itself so that the probability that the button effect 5200 [i] is selected as the target button effect becomes the predetermined probability VV _BT [i]. Select the target button effect. (P-1) For any integer i below, the probability VV _BT [i + 1] is greater than the probability VV _BT [i]. That is, the probability that the button effect 5200 [i + 1] to the control Q1 or Q2 is applied _{(VV BT [i + 1]} ) found the following, the probability that the control Q1 or Q2 is applied to the button effect _{5200 [i] (VV BT [} i ]). Which of control Q1 and Q2 is applied to the target button effect may be determined by lottery using the effect random number.

Of probability _{VV BT [1] ~VV BT [} p], may be a plurality of probability is greater than 0. In this case, of the button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p], any of a plurality of button effects including the button effect 5200 [p] can be selected as the target button effect, but as in the example shown in FIG. Further, the control Q1 or Q2 is more easily applied to the button effect (for example, 5200 [i + 1]) on the rear stage side than the button effect (for example, 5200 [i]) on the front stage side. FIG. 67 assumes that “p = 3” and “0 <VV _BT [1] <VV _BT [2] <VV _BT [3] <0”.

All probabilities _{VV BT [1] ~VV BT [} p-1] is set to zero, it may be _{"VV BT [p] = 1} ". In this case, when it is determined that the control Q1 or Q2 is applied to any one of the button effects in the variation effect 5150, the button effect 5200 [p] is always selected as the target button effect.

  Of the button effects 5200 [1] to 5200 [p], two or more button effects may be selected as the target button effects.

  The player watches the variation effect in anticipation of the occurrence of the jackpot, but if he / she knows the confirmation of the jackpot too early, there is a risk that the interest and tension in the subsequent variation effect will fade. As in Example EX5_1, the control (control Q1 or Q2) with the jackpot finalizing effect is easily applied to the button effect on the later stage side, so that the game with interest and tension until the end of the variable effect. The person can watch the production. In addition, since the player's expectation regarding the occurrence of jackpots increases step by step toward the end of the fluctuating presentation (especially, for example, the player's expectations regarding the occurrence of jackpots at the stage where the winning effect is performed, etc.) Therefore, it is considered that the surprise and joy with respect to the control Q1 or Q2 is increased when the novel control Q1 or Q2 is performed when the expectation or the like becomes large. However, the occurrence frequency should be relatively at least, so that the jackpot finalizing effect can be performed at an early stage in the variable performance, so that the player has a sense of tension not knowing when the jackpot finalizing effect will occur. Is also possible.

[Example EX5_2]
Example EX5_2 will be described. In the above description, an operation of pressing the effect button 121 once is regarded as a button operation. However, an operation of continuously pressing the effect button 121 a predetermined number of times may be a button operation. That is, during the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 displays an image that prompts the user to press the effect button 121 a plurality of times (an image that promotes so-called continuous hitting) on the image display unit 104, and during the operation effective period, the effect button 121 is 2 times. When it is detected that the button has been pressed for the predetermined number of times, it may be determined that a button operation has been input.

  The button effect is a kind of effect using the player's operation, and the operation related to the effect is not limited to the operation on the effect button 121. For example, an operation member other than the effect button (for example, a lever that can be operated by the player; not shown) is provided in the gaming machine 100, and an operation similar to the above-described button effect is made using an operation input to the operation member. May be performed.

<< Consideration of Invention Regarding Fifth Embodiment >>
Consider the invention relating to the fifth embodiment.

Gaming machine W ₃ according to one aspect of the present invention, determining means for determining whether to perform the advantageous special game to the player by the occurrence of start-up conditions; and (401 special symbol processing), the predetermined effect means A gaming machine comprising an effect control means (403) for making an effect and an operation means for receiving an operation input by a player, wherein the effect control means is adapted to receive the operation input from the determination means according to the operation input. An operation corresponding effect control means for performing an operation corresponding effect based on the determination result, and a confirmed effect control means capable of causing a final effect for notifying when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. And when the operation corresponding effect is performed according to the input of the operation when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, the operation during a predetermined period (for example, an operation effective period) of First control (for example, control Q1) for performing the finalized effect together with the operation-related effect according to the force, and the finalized effect even if the operation is not input at a predetermined timing based on the predetermined period. One of a plurality of controls including a second control to be performed (for example, control Q2) can be executed.

  The player can welcome the occurrence of the confirmed effect with joy and surprise by the unique and novel method of performing the confirmed effect without being linked to the operation input while being associated with the predetermined period. Surprise and joy contribute to improving the fun of gaming.

In addition, for example, in the gaming machine W ₃ , the operation corresponding effect control means is configured to input a first operation corresponding effect (for example, a button effect 5200 [i]) according to the input of the first operation and the subsequent second operation. It is possible to sequentially perform a plurality of operation-corresponding effects including a corresponding second operation-corresponding effect (for example, button effect 5200 [i + 1]), and the effect control means determines that the special game is to be performed by the determining means. In the case where the second operation corresponding effect is performed in response to the input of the second operation, the first operation corresponding effect is performed in comparison with the first operation corresponding effect in response to the input of the first operation. The control or the second control may be executed with high probability.

  This makes it easier for the player to continue to have interest and tension until the end of the production. In addition, since the player's expectation regarding the execution / non-execution of the special game gradually increases in the process of sequentially executing the plurality of operation corresponding effects, the novel first control is performed when the expectation increases. Alternatively, it is considered that the surprise or pleasure of the first control or the second control is increased when the second control is performed.

The determination means in the gaming machine W ₃ is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The effect control means in the gaming machine W ₃ is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The operation means in the gaming machine W ₃ is realized by the effect button 121 in the gaming machine 100, for example, but the operation means is not limited to the effect button 121.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 111, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 111. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

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The embodiment of the present invention can be appropriately modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. The above embodiment is merely an example of the embodiment of the present invention, and the meaning of the term of the present invention or each constituent element is not limited to that described in the above embodiment. The specific numerical values shown in the above description are merely examples, and as a matter of course, they can be changed to various numerical values.

  The gaming machine 100 described above belongs to a loop machine in which the high probability gaming state is completely or substantially maintained until the next jackpot is won when the jackpot of any of the special A to special I is won. However, the gaming machine 100 may be formed as a so-called ST machine. In this case, the high-probability grant count for special A to special I may be set to a predetermined ST count smaller than that described above. The number of STs may be any number as long as it is an integer greater than or equal to 1. For example, an integer less than or equal to 2 times or less than the reciprocal of the jackpot winning probability (10/399 in the example of FIG. 6) in the high probability gaming state. It is said.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the old first-class type pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to other types (for example, the old-kind two-kind mixed type) pachinko gaming machine. The present invention may be applied to other game machines such as slot machines that are not classified as pachinko gaming machines. In a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is used as a game medium, while in a slot machine, a coin is used as a game medium.

100 gaming machine 105, 106 start opening 111 grand prize opening 121 production button (operation means)
401 Main control unit (determination means, special game execution means)
403 Production control unit (production control means)

Claims (2)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
An effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means including a symbol display means and a movable accessory to produce an effect,
The production control means includes
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner showing the determination result after the symbol display means is variably displayed on the symbol display means based on the determination result of the determination means;
Specification that activates the movable accessory so that the symbol is stopped or temporarily stopped behind the movable accessory when the symbol is stopped or when the symbol is temporarily stopped prior to the stop of the symbol A game machine comprising: a movable accessory control means capable of performing a movable accessory effect. The movable accessory control means can cause the specific movable accessory effect to be performed during the variation display of the symbol, and when the specific movable accessory effect is performed during the variation display of the symbol. Whether or not to allow the specific movable accessory effect to be performed during the display of the variation of the symbol based on the determination result of the determination means so that the symbol is more easily stopped in a manner advantageous to the player than when it is not. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein it is controlled whether or not.

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