JP2016178959A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine combining pseudo continuation performance and roulette performance.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: means which executes a special game performing opening of a big winning hole; means which executes prescribed unit performance once or more than once repeatedly; means which executes special performance (ready-to-win performance) suggesting that a degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high after unit performance is executed; and means which displays, while the unit performance is executed, a group of candidate symbols including a first candidate symbol (SP) suggesting execution of the special performance and a second candidate symbol (NEXT) suggesting that the unit performance is executed repeatedly, and then executes roulette performance that identifies any of the candidate symbols. When the unit performance is executed repeatedly after roulette performance RLT[1], roulette performance RLT[2] can be executed even in the unit performance repeatedly executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

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.

  In a gaming machine, a reach effect may be performed after a predetermined pre-stage effect is repeatedly executed a plurality of times via a pseudo-continuous effect or the like. Further, in the former stage effect, a roulette effect (an effect that specifies any one of a plurality of candidates) may be performed in order to suggest what kind of effect will be performed later.

  In addition, as a reach effect, a plurality of types of reach effects (for example, a weak reach effect and a strong reach effect) with different expectations for the execution of special games are often selectively executed.

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  Special effects such as roulette effects are interesting effects that can suggest how the effects will be developed afterwards. If a novel method is introduced to the way of doing it and it is devised, it will be possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Moreover, in a special effect such as a roulette effect, there is a method in which a candidate that suggests execution of a certain reach effect is specified from among a plurality of candidates, and then the reach effect is performed. Since this method is used in many gaming machines, it is not new. 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 contributes to improving the interest of a game in relation to an effect that specifies any one of a plurality of candidates.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a determination means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a predetermined effect means including a display means according to the determination result of the determination means. An effect control means for performing an effect, wherein the effect control means performs a pre-stage effect control means for repeatedly performing a predetermined pre-stage effect once or a plurality of times, and the pre-stage effect is performed. And the special effect control means capable of performing a special effect suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high, and the special effect is performed when the previous stage effect is performed. An effect that causes the display means to display a plurality of specific candidates including a first specific candidate that suggests that the second specific candidate suggests that the preceding stage effect is repeatedly performed, and any one of the plurality of specific candidates Directing to identify Special effect control means capable of performing a special effect including the above-mentioned special effect control means, and the special effect control means repeats when the preceding stage effect is repeatedly performed after the special effect is performed. It is characterized in that the special effect can be performed even in the performed previous stage effect.

  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 which specifies any one of a plurality of candidates.

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 the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table in the main control part of a gaming machine. FIG. 11 is a relationship diagram between a production mode and a gaming state. It is explanatory drawing of reach production. It is a related figure of a special figure variation pattern and the reach production performed. It is a relationship diagram of one special figure determination information to be noted and one variation effect. It is a figure which shows a mode that one or more unit effects are included in one variation | change effect. It is a figure which shows the display content during execution of the 2nd time, the 3rd time, and the 4th unit production. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the unit presentation of the 1st time. It is a figure for demonstrating the connection of two unit effects. It is explanatory drawing of a medium symbol roulette effect. It is explanatory drawing of exclusive roulette production. It is explanatory drawing of the some candidate design used by a roulette effect. It is an operation | movement flowchart of an effect control part regarding a change effect. It is a related figure of a change production pattern and a main production. It is explanatory drawing of the variation production pattern containing one unit production. It is explanatory drawing of the weak / medium / strong reach fluctuation production pattern including one unit production. It is explanatory drawing of the RUSH rush corresponding | compatible / hidden rush corresponding | compatible variation effect pattern including one unit effect. It is explanatory drawing of the losing / BONUS bitterness stop fluctuation production pattern including one unit production. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production pattern containing the unit production of 2 times. It is explanatory drawing of the variation production pattern containing the unit production of 3 times. It is explanatory drawing of the change production pattern containing the unit production of 4 times. It is a figure which shows the flow of an effect when a reach effect is performed via two roulette effects. It is a figure showing two roulette effects in two unit effects. It is explanatory drawing of the roulette effect in the unit effect more than predetermined times. It is explanatory drawing of the roulette production which included the reach production suggestion design symbol in the candidate design group. It is explanatory drawing of an interruption continuation effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect which concerns on 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect which concerns on 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect which concerns on 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect which concerns on 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect which concerns on 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect which concerns on 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the modification of a roulette effect. It is explanatory drawing of a story pseudo-continuous production.

  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.

  An embodiment suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail. In this 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 relative to the inner frame 11. The left side is the rotation base end side (opening / closing base end side) and the right side is the rotation leading end side (opening / closing distal end side). ) 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 the motors. 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 this embodiment, a movable board accessory 130 is provided on the game board 101. For example, when performing an effect using the panel movable combination 130, the movable combination 130 slides downward from the position shown in FIG. 1 and advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104. As described above, the image display unit 104 is retreated in a storage space provided above.

<< 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). In addition, the fact that a certain special figure determination information is won in a jackpot may be expressed as the special figure determination information is a big hit (the same applies to a small hit 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). When winning the winning short hit, latent short hit (see FIG. 7) or small hits, which will be described later, each decorative symbol is a decorative symbol indicating the short hit, latent short hit or small hit (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 two or three of 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, and if not, the main CPU 411 has lost (that is, won the jackpot) 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 sudden shortness (per probability variation short), and the special I belongs to the latent short probability. 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 the 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 large 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 the large winning of each round per sudden short and latent 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 specified maximum opening time of the big winning opening 111 in each round is the same between the perceived shortness and the permissible shortness, but may be slightly different between the perceived shortness and the permissible shortness. 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 that belongs to either the probable length or the sudden short, 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 type of the won jackpot. 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 probability variation length or the odd short-term bonus are both 10,000 times (see FIG. 7). Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game per probability variation length or suddenly short per game, if the number of fluctuations of the special symbol 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 probability of winning the jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is “10/399”, after the jackpot game per probable length or sudden short-term is over, the high-probability electric support will be substantially effective 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 10,000 times and zero, 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. 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 normal symbol determination table FZt, the normal symbol variation pattern table FHt, and the general symbol determination target FF, etc. 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.

  The jackpot game with the opening of the big prize opening 111 is started after the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 in a manner showing a big hit. 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. 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. 9 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 with respect to 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. 9). 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. 9) 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. 9) 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. 9), 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 Special Figure Variation Pattern Table >>
With reference to FIG. 10, the special figure variation pattern table THt stored in the main ROM 412 will be described. FIG. 10 shows a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a, which is an example of components of the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt. In the following, it is assumed that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a unless otherwise specified.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a is a table in which predetermined judgment values are associated with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a17, THp_a21, THp_a31, and THp_a41. Each special symbol variation pattern defines a variation mode of a special symbol, and defines, for example, a variation time of the special symbol (the length of time during which the special symbol variation display is performed). The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a17 are 13.5 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, 60 seconds, 70 seconds, and 90 seconds, respectively, and the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a21, THp_a31, and The variation time of special symbols in THp_a41 is all 40 seconds.

  The special figure variation pattern table table THt_a includes tables THt_a1 to THt_a5. The main CPU 411 determines the special jackpot of special H when the judgment result of the special figure judgment is a loss other than the small bonus, the small bonus, the special A to special G and the special A to C, or the big bonus. In the case of the special I jackpot, the tables THt_a1, THt_a2, THt_a3, THt_a4, and THt_a5 are selected.

  Then, the main CPU 411 determines the determination target when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai in the selection table (one of THt_a1 to THt_a5 here). A special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai is selected and set as a special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to TT (where i is an integer of 11 to 17, or 21, 31, or 41). As described above, the special figure variation pattern random number is a random number that takes an integer in the range of “0 to 499”.

In the table THt_a1, a total of 450 judgment values “0 to 449” and a total of 34 judgment values “450 to 483” and a total of 34 special judgment values THp_a11, THp_a12, THp_a13, THp_a14, THp_a15, and THp_a16, respectively. Eight decision values “484 to 491”, five decision values “492 to 496”, two decision values “497 to 498” and one decision value “499” are assigned. No judgment value is assigned to the special figure variation pattern.
In the table THt_a2, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a21, and no judgment values are assigned to the other special figure fluctuation patterns.
In the table THt_a3, for the special figure variation patterns THp_a14, THp_a15, THp_a16, and THp_a17, a total of 50 judgment values “0 to 49”, a total of 150 judgment values “50 to 199”, and a total of 290 judgments, respectively. A value of “200 to 489” and a total of 10 judgment values “490 to 499” are assigned, and no judgment value is assigned to the other special figure fluctuation patterns.
In the table THt_a4, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a31, and no judgment values are assigned to the other special figure fluctuation patterns.
In the table THt_a5, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a41, and no judgment values are assigned to the other special figure fluctuation patterns.

  Although not shown in FIG. 10, when the number of pending information (U1 or U2) is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more, the result of determination per special figure of the determination target TT is a loss other than small hits. In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT is any one of “0 to 449”, a special figure fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time shorter than 13.5 seconds (for example, 2 seconds) is selected. You may make it select and set as a figure fluctuation pattern.

<< About production mode >>
The effect control unit 403 selects and sets one effect mode from a plurality of predetermined effect modes, based on the command received from the main control unit 401. The effect mode selected here may be hereinafter referred to as a target effect mode. The effect control unit 403 performs various effects including a variable effect in the target effect mode. The plurality of effect modes include a normal mode, a probability change mode, a latent mode, and a chance mode as first to fourth effect modes. The effect control unit 403 executes different effects between the normal mode, the probability change mode, the latent mode, and the chance mode.

  Referring to FIG. 11, the target effect mode is a probability change mode in the high probability electric support game state, a chance mode in the low probability electric support game state, and a latent mode in the high probability non-electric support game state. In the low probability electric support game state, the target effect mode is set to the normal mode or the latent mode. For example, in the low probability electric support game state, if you win a small hit, after the small hit game, the target effect mode is set to the latent mode until the predetermined underpass condition is met, The production mode is set to the normal mode. The underpass transition condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of changes of the special symbol after the small hit game (that is, the number of times of change stop through the change display of the special symbol) reaches a predetermined number (for example, 40 times).

<< Reliability (Expectation) >>
Here, the term “reliability” will be explained. In the case where certain effect Q ₂ for a certain one of JP diagram determination information Q ₁ is carried out, the probability that special symbol determination information Q ₁ is elected jackpot, i.e., based on the special symbol determination information Q ₁ The expected value (probability expected value) determined as jackpot in the special figure determination is called the jackpot reliability, the reliability of the special figure determination information Q ₁ , or the reliability of the production Q ₂ , or In addition, it is simply referred to as reliability while being associated with a term related to the special figure determination information Q ₁ or the production Q ₂ (for example, the reserved image for the reserved special figure determination information Q ₁ ). For example, if the information Q ₁ is being held, it is sometimes referred to as reliability information Q ₁ and so the reliability of the hold. The information Q ₁ being held means a state in which the information Q ₁ is stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d and the special symbol variation based on the information Q ₁ has not yet started. Effect Q ₂ are to be located in the advance notification effect that takes place during the variation of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (i.e. variation effect), starting variation of special symbol corresponding to the special symbol determination information Q ₁ This may be a pre-reading notice effect performed before. The term “reliability” may be read as “expectation”.

For any one of JP diagram determination information Q _1, the probability effect Q ₂ is performed on the special symbol determination information Q ₁ and result is a "loss" of the hit determination special symbol in "r" The probability that the result of the special figure determination is “big hit” and the effect Q ₂ is executed on the special figure determination information Q ₁ is expressed by “v”. Then, the reliability of the jackpot when the effect Q ₂ is performed on the special figure determination information Q ₁ is represented by “(100 × v / (r + v)) [%]”.

<< Description of contents and flow of various productions >>
Next, various effects that can be performed by the effect control unit 403 and the flow thereof will be described. The variable effects described below and the various effects during the variable effects are the variable effects for the particular special figure determination information to which attention is paid (the variable effects according to the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT, unless otherwise specified). ) And various effects. In the following description, it is assumed that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability non-electric support game state and the determination target TT is special figure determination information acquired based on the establishment of the first start condition. Note that the symbols displayed under the control of the effect control unit 403 including the decorative symbols are the symbols displayed on the image display unit 104.

  The effect control unit 403 starts the variable display of the first to nth decorative symbols in synchronization with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and then determines the determination target TT in synchronization with the stop of the variation display of the special symbol. The variation display of the first to nth decorative symbols is stopped in a manner corresponding to the result of the special figure determination. Here, n is usually an arbitrary integer of 2 or more, but may be “n = 1”. In the following, it is assumed that n = 3 unless otherwise specified.

  The first to third decorative symbols are composed of a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol. In the image display unit 104, a left symbol display area in which a left symbol is displayed, a right symbol display area in which a right symbol is displayed, and a middle symbol display area in which a middle symbol is displayed are set. Of the left, right, and middle symbol display areas, the left symbol display area is located on the left and the right symbol display area is located on the right as viewed from the player facing the image display unit 104.

[Reach production]
The effect control unit 403 performs reach effect after temporarily stopping the change display of the first to (n-1) decorative symbols among the first to nth decorative symbols in the common effect. be able to. Here, for the sake of concrete explanation, it is considered that the first and second decorative symbols are the left symbol and the right symbol. Then, the effect control unit 403 can perform the reach effect after temporarily stopping the left and right symbol variation displays with the common symbol.

  Strictly, the decorative symbol is not temporarily stopped, but the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display unit 104 in such a manner that the player can recognize that the decorative symbol has stopped. This is a variation display mode of a decorative pattern that is slightly varied. Specifically, for example, when the i-th decorative symbol is temporarily stopped at the symbol with the number “2”, the player recognizes that the i-th decorative symbol is the symbol with the number “2”. As can be done, it means that the symbol with the numeral “2” is continuously displayed as a i-th decorative symbol for more than a predetermined time while vibrating in a predetermined display area in the image display unit 104 (i is an integer).

The reach effect is an effect that suggests that the expectation level of the jackpot game for the determination target TT is higher than the predetermined expectation level KT _REF . 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 indicates a predetermined value larger than the probability OTK (for example, five 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). Here, since it is assumed that the game state is a low probability non-electric support game, “OTK = 1/399”. The expectation degree of jackpot is synonymous with the above-mentioned reliability.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the reach effect, for example, a game problem (such as a problem of defeating a game enemy character) occurs, and an effect indicating whether or not the problem is achieved is executed. When the determination target TT wins the jackpot, the winning of the jackpot is notified by performing an effect in which the task is achieved. When the determination target TT is a loss (that is, when the determination target TT has not won the jackpot), a loss is notified by performing an effect in which the subject is not achieved.

  Reach production includes weak reach production, medium reach production, strong reach production and premier reach production. Any reach production suggests that the expectation of execution of the jackpot game is high, but the medium reach production suggests that the expectation of execution of the jackpot game is higher than the weak reach production, and the strong reach production is This suggests that the expectation of execution of the jackpot game is higher than the medium reach production. However, the degree of expectation is less than 100% even in strong reach production. The premier reach production is an effect that suggests winning of the jackpot, and the expectation degree of the jackpot for the premier reach production may be 100% (or may be substantially 100%).

  As shown in FIG. 13, here, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a14, THp_a15, THp_a16, THp_a17 is selected for the determination target TT, the weak reach production, the medium reach production, the strong reach, respectively, among the fluctuation productions. Production and premier reach production will be executed. Then, as can be understood from the above reliability calculation formula, the expected degree of execution of the jackpot game suggested by the weak reach production, the medium reach production, and the strong reach production is the weak reach production, the medium reach production, and the strong reach production. Higher in order (lowest for weak reach production, highest for strong reach production).

Specifically, the present invention relates to any of Patent view determination information Q ₁ obtained by the occurrence of the first start-up condition, to result a "loss" and special symbol determination information to Q ₁ determination per special symbol Patent The probability r that the figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected and assigned is “(397/399) × (5/500)” (see FIG. 10), the result of the judgment per special figure is “big hit”, and the special figure The probability v that the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected and assigned to the determination information Q ₁ is “(1/399) × (50/500) × 0.85” (see FIGS. 10 and 7). The reliability of the jackpot when the weak reach effect is executed by selecting and assigning the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 to the special figure determination information Q ₁ is “(100 × v / (r + v)) [%]”, About 2.1%. Think Like, reliability jackpot when middle reach demonstration is performed by special symbol variation pattern THp_a15 the special symbol determination information Q ₁ is are selected and allocated is about 13.8%, special symbol determination reliability jackpot when strong reach demonstration that special symbol variation pattern THp_a16 to use information Q ₁ is are selected and allocation is performed is about 38.3%.

[Unit production]
Referring to FIG. 14, attention is paid to one special figure determination information 1100 that is one determination target TT, and the variation effect for the special figure determination information 1100 is particularly referred to as a variation effect 1200.

  As shown in FIGS. 15A to 15C, the effect control unit 403 can perform the predetermined unit effect only once in the variable effect 1200, or repeatedly perform the predetermined unit effect a plurality of times. be able to. The i-th unit effect in the variable effect 1200 is represented by the symbol “TE [i]” (i is an integer). The maximum number m of unit effects that can be included in the variable effect 1200 is arbitrary, but in this embodiment, it is assumed that m = 4.

  As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the i-th unit effect TE [i] is the unit effect currently executed in the predetermined area of the image display unit 104. A unit effect number display effect that displays (that is, the numerical value of i) may be included. However, the first unit effect TE [1] may not include the unit effect number display effect.

  Regarding the special drawing determination information 1100, the variation effect 1200 including more unit effects includes the expectation that the result of the special figure determination is larger than the variation effect 1200 including a smaller number of unit effects (execution of the jackpot game) (Expectation) is high. Candidate

[Continuous production]
In the change effect 1200, the effect control unit 403 can perform a continuous effect at the final part of the unit effect TE [i] when performing the unit effect TE [i + 1] following the unit effect TE [i]. The continuous effect is an effect of notifying that the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed following the unit effect TE [i]. Although it may be considered that the continuous effect is executed between the unit effect TE [i] and the unit effect TE [i + 1], here, the unit effect TE [i + 1] is followed by the unit effect TE [i]. Is performed, it is considered that the continuous effect is performed in the final part of the unit effect TE [i].

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first unit effect TE [1] is an effect of starting the variable display of the first to third decorative symbols being stopped, and then the variable display of the first to third decorative symbols. An effect that lasts for a predetermined time and an effect that temporarily stops one, two, or three of the first to third decorative symbols may be included.

  When the unit effect TE [1] is performed subsequent to the unit effect TE [1], the continuation effect is performed at the final portion of the unit effect TE [1], and the unit effect TE [2] is a temporarily stopped decorative design. Of the first to third decorative symbols, an effect of continuing the change display of the first to third decorative symbols for a predetermined time, and then the first to third decorative symbols, 1 An effect of temporarily stopping two or three decorative symbols may be included. The same applies to the case where the unit effect TE [3] is performed following the unit effect TE [2]. In general, when the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed after the unit effect TE [i], the continuous effect is performed at the final part of the unit effect TE [i]. An effect of re-changing the decorative pattern being stopped (an effect of starting re-variation), an effect of continuing the change display of the first to third decorative symbols for a predetermined time, and then the first to third decorations An effect of temporarily stopping one, two or three decorative symbols among the symbols may be included.

  The effect of re-varying the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is a pseudo-revariable effect in which the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is variably displayed again without confirming the change stop of the temporarily stopped decorative symbol. Since the temporary stop of the decorative design is not strictly the stop display of the decorative design, the re-change display of the decorative design after the temporary stop of the decorative design in the pseudo-revariation effect is a pseudo re-change of the decorative design. This is a display (a variation display again). The pseudo-revariation effect is also called a pseudo-continuous effect. It may be considered that the continuation effect and the pseudo-revariation effect constitute a pseudo-continuous effect. Hereinafter, the pseudo revariation in the display of the decorative design is also expressed as a pseudo revariation.

  As shown in FIG. 18, for example, the effect control unit 403 has a special symbol ("NEXT" in FIG. 18) that suggests that the unit effect TE [i] is executed after temporary stop of the left symbol and the right symbol. ”And corresponding to the symbol PD4 in FIG. 21 to be described later), the special symbol is temporarily stopped as a middle symbol, and then the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed. In this case, the effect of temporarily stopping the special symbol as a middle symbol functions as a continuous effect. In addition, although mentioned later for details, there may be a case where a continuous effect is performed without temporary stop of said special symbol.

[Roulette production]
The effect control unit 403 can perform a roulette effect in an arbitrary unit effect TE [i] included in the change effect 1200. In other words, the roulette effect can be performed when the arbitrary unit effect TE [i] included in the variation effect 1200 is performed. The effect control unit 403 can determine, for each unit effect, whether or not to perform the roulette effect with one or more unit effects included in the change effect 1200 in the change effect content determination process. The effect control unit 403 can make such a determination by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

  In the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [i], the effect control unit 403 displays any one of the plurality of candidate symbols after the candidate symbol display effect in which the plurality of candidate symbols are displayed on the image display unit 104. A candidate design specifying effect to be specified is performed (see FIG. 19 and the like described later). The identification of a certain candidate symbol is a mode in which the player can recognize that the candidate symbol has been selected from among a plurality of candidate symbols (that is, for example, a player has been identified among a plurality of candidate symbols). Displaying the candidate symbol (in a manner that allows the candidate symbol to be distinguished from other candidate symbols). As will be apparent from the following description, the roulette effect depends on the result of the special figure determination to the special figure determination information 1100. That is, the roulette effect may be executed in accordance with the result of the special figure determination to the special figure determination information 1100. The details of the roulette effect are based on the result of the special figure determination to the special figure determination information 1100. It may be determined.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the medium symbol roulette effect which is an example of the roulette effect will be described. First, prior to the roulette effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops the left symbol and the right symbol. Here, the contents of the temporarily stopped left and right symbols are arbitrary. However, unless otherwise specified, the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stopped prior to the roulette effect indicate the number “2”. (The same applies when a dedicated roulette effect described later is performed).

  In the example of FIG. 19, after a temporary stop of the left symbol and the right symbol, as a plurality of candidate symbols, a candidate symbol 1511 indicating the number “1”, a candidate symbol 1512 indicating the number “2”, and a candidate indicating the character “SP” The symbol 1513 and the candidate symbol 1514 indicating the character “NEXT” are displayed in the middle symbol display area simultaneously or sequentially as candidates for the middle symbol. Then, the effect control unit 403 displays an image as if the middle symbol changes in the candidate symbols 1511 to 1514, and then specifies any of the candidate symbols 1511 to 1514 as the middle symbol. In the example of FIG. 19, a candidate symbol 1513 indicating the character “SP” is specified. That is, the candidate symbol 1513 is temporarily stopped (or completely stopped) as a middle symbol for a certain period of time so that the player can recognize that the candidate symbol 1513 is selected from the candidate symbols 1511 to 1514. Instead of the middle symbol roulette, a left symbol roulette that specifies any one of a plurality of candidate symbols as a left symbol or a right symbol roulette that specifies any one of a plurality of candidate symbols as a right symbol may be performed.

  A dedicated roulette effect, which is another example of a roulette effect, will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 20, after the left symbol and the right symbol temporarily stop at the common decorative symbol indicating the number “2”, the roulette suggestion symbol 1520 that suggests that the roulette effect is executed is temporarily stopped as the middle symbol. The execution of the roulette effect is announced (however, the method of the notification is arbitrary). Thereafter, a candidate symbol 1521 indicating the symbol “x”, a candidate symbol 1522 indicating the character “BONUS”, a candidate symbol 1523 indicating the character “SP”, and a candidate symbol 1524 indicating the character “NEXT” are arranged in parallel. The roulette image to be displayed is displayed on the image display unit 104. Then, the effect control unit 403 blinks the four display areas for the candidate symbols 1521 to 1524 in the roulette image in order, and then highlights any one of the candidate symbols 1521 to 1524 (for example, By making the brightness higher than the other three), that one candidate symbol is specified. In the example of FIG. 20, a candidate symbol 1523 indicating the character “SP” is specified.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of candidate symbols. A plurality of candidate symbols (hereinafter also referred to as candidate symbol groups) displayed in the roulette effect and specific candidates include at least two candidate symbols PD1 to PD8. The candidate symbol PD1 used in the medium symbol roulette effect and the candidate symbol PD1 used in the dedicated roulette effect have a difference in the appearance of the symbol, but are otherwise the same. This is also true for other candidate symbols including candidate symbols PD2-PD8.

  Each of the candidate symbols PD1 to PD4 is a candidate symbol that suggests that an effect associated with itself is executed. The productions associated with the candidate symbols PD1 to PD4 are a weak reach production, a medium reach production, a strong reach production, and a continuous production, respectively.

  The candidate symbol PD1 is a candidate symbol indicating that the character “character reach” is indicated and that a weak reach effect is executed. The candidate symbol PD2 is a candidate symbol in which the character “SP” is indicated, and is a candidate symbol that suggests that the medium reach effect is executed. The candidate symbol PD3 is a candidate symbol in which the character “SPSP” is indicated, and is a candidate symbol suggesting that a strong reach effect is executed.

  When a reach effect is executed on the special figure determination information 1100, the special figure determination information 1100 is won by a predetermined jackpot, and a predetermined jackpot is determined based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information 1100. A game may be played. Here, the predetermined jackpot is a jackpot (see FIG. 7) of any one of Special A to Special G and A to C (hereinafter referred to as “BONUS jackpot”). Accordingly, each of the reach effect symbols PD1 to PD3 may be considered as a candidate symbol that suggests that a jackpot game with a BONUS jackpot may be executed.

  Candidate symbol PD4 is a candidate symbol in which the character “NEXT” is indicated, and is a candidate symbol that suggests that a continuous effect is to be executed. When the continuous effect is executed, the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed subsequent to the current unit effect TE [i], and therefore the candidate symbol PD4 suggests that the unit effect is repeatedly executed. It can be said that it is a candidate symbol to be.

  When the effect control unit 403 (the reach effect control unit included in the effect control unit 403) executes the candidate symbol specifying effect for specifying the candidate symbols PD1, PD2, and PD3 in the roulette effect, the weakness is specified after the specification. Reach production, medium reach production, and strong reach production. When the effect control unit 403 (continuation effect control unit included in the effect control unit 403) executes the candidate symbol specifying effect for specifying the candidate symbol PD4 in the roulette effect, the effect control unit 403 executes the continuation effect after the specification.

  The candidate symbol PD5 is a candidate symbol indicated by the numeral “1” or the symbol “×”, and the special symbol determination information 1100 is lost (that is, the big hit game is not performed for the special symbol determination information 1100). This is a candidate design that suggests that it will not be executed. It can be said that the candidate symbol PD5 also suggests that the weak, medium and strong reach effects are not performed and that the continuous effect is not performed (that is, the unit effect is not repeatedly executed thereafter). Further, it can be said that the candidate symbol PD5 suggests that a RUSH entry effect or a RUSH chance effect described later and a latent entry effect or a latent chance effect described later are not performed. In the roulette effect, the candidate symbol PD5 can be specified only when the special figure determination information 1100 is a loss (a loss other than a small hit). In the roulette effect, the effect control unit 403, when executing the candidate symbol specifying effect for specifying the candidate symbol PD5, notifies the loss by stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a manner indicating a loss after the specification. To do.

  The candidate symbol PD6 is a candidate symbol indicated by the number “2” or the characters “BONUS”, and the special symbol determination information 1100 has won the BONUS jackpot (that is, for the special symbol determination information 1100). This is a candidate design that suggests that a jackpot game by BONUS jackpot is executed). In the roulette effect, the candidate symbol PD6 can be specified only when the special figure determination information 1100 has won the BONUS jackpot. In the roulette effect, when the effect control unit 403 executes the candidate symbol specifying effect for specifying the candidate symbol PD6, after the specification, the BONUS jackpot is displayed by stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a manner indicating the BONUS jackpot. Announce the occurrence of

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the candidate symbol PD7 is a candidate symbol in which the character “RUSH” is shown, and the special symbol determination information 1100 hits the odd short (ie, the big hit of the special H (2R bump)). It may be a candidate symbol that suggests winning (that is, a special H jackpot game is executed for the special figure determination information 1100). In this case, in the roulette effect, the candidate symbol PD7 can be specified only when the special figure determination information 1100 is won per winning short. And if the effect control part 403 performs the candidate symbol specific effect which specifies candidate symbol PD7 in a roulette effect, it will stop displaying the 1st-3rd decoration symbol in the aspect which shows a sudden short hit after the specification. Including the RUSH rushing effect including the announcement of the occurrence of rush short hit. Note that “RUSH” is the name of the probability variation mode in the game.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21B, the candidate symbol PD7 is a candidate symbol indicated by the characters “RUSH !?”, and there is a possibility that the special symbol determination information 1100 has been won per abruptly. It may be a candidate symbol that suggests that there is a possibility that a special H jackpot game may be executed on the special figure determination information 1100. In this case, in the roulette effect, the candidate symbol PD7 is the case where the special figure determination information 1100 is won per sudden shortage or is a specific loss (for example, the special figure variation pattern with respect to the special figure determination information 1100) When THp_a13 is selected). And if the effect control part 403 performs the candidate symbol specific effect which specifies candidate symbol PD7 in a roulette effect, it will perform the RUSH chance effect after the specification. The RUSH chance effect is an effect using the effect button 121, for example. If the special figure determination information 1100 has been won per rush, a RUSH rush effect including stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a manner indicating the rush short chance after the RUSH chance effect is performed. This is to announce the occurrence of sudden short hits. On the other hand, if the special figure determination information 1100 is a loss, after the RUSH chance effect, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss, thereby notifying the loss.

  When the RUSH rush effect or the RUSH chance effect is executed for the special figure determination information 1100, the special figure determination information 1100 is won per sudden short, and the special figure determination result for the special figure determination information 1100 is obtained. Based on this, there is a possibility that a jackpot game per winning short will be played. Therefore, it may be considered that the candidate symbol PD7 is a candidate symbol that suggests that there is a possibility that a jackpot game due to sudden short hit is likely to be executed. Further, for example, it can be said that the candidate symbol PD7 is a candidate symbol suggesting that a RUSH entry effect or a RUSH chance effect is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (a), the candidate symbol PD8 is a candidate symbol in which the character “latent” is indicated, and the special symbol determination information 1100 is a short hit in the probability probability (that is, a big hit in the special I (2R latent)). Alternatively, it may be a candidate symbol that suggests that the player has won a small hit (that is, a special I jackpot game or a small hit game is executed for the special figure determination information 1100). In this case, in the roulette effect, the candidate symbol PD8 can be specified only when the special figure determination information 1100 is won by the latent probability short hit or small hit. And if the effect control part 403 performs the candidate symbol specific effect which specifies candidate symbol PD8 in a roulette effect, after the specification, the 1st-3rd decoration symbol will be stopped in the aspect which shows a latent short hit or a small hit. By performing a latent entry effect including display, the occurrence of a short chance or a small hit is announced (that is, the variation effect is performed in the latent mode after the next variation of the special symbol). With respect to the first to third decorative symbols, the mode indicating the short-range latent hit and the mode indicating the small hit may be the same.

  Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), the candidate symbol PD8 is a candidate symbol in which the characters "Dive !?" (I.e., a special I jackpot game or a small jackpot game may be executed for the special figure determination information 1100). In this case, in the roulette effect, the candidate symbol PD8 is a case where the special figure determination information 1100 is won per latent probability, a case where it is a small hit or a specific loss other than a small hit (for example, a special figure) (When the special figure variation pattern THp_a13 is selected for the determination information 1100). And if the production | presentation control part 403 performs the candidate design specific production which specifies candidate design PD8 in a roulette production, it will perform a latent chance production after the specification. The latent chance effect is an effect using the effect button 121, for example. If the special figure determination information 1100 is won for the latent short win or the small hit, after the latent chance production, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the short latent hit or the small hit. By performing a latent entry effect including this, the occurrence of a short chance of latent probability (that is, the variation effect is performed in the latent mode after the next variation of the special symbol) is notified. On the other hand, if the special figure determination information 1100 is a loss other than small hits, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a loss (lost other than small hits) after the latent chance effect. Announce a losing (other than a small hit).

  When the latent entry effect or the latent chance effect is executed for the special figure determination information 1100, the special figure determination information 1100 is won for the short-latency or small hit probability, and the special figure determination information 1100 is specially selected. There is a possibility that a big hit game or a small hit game per latent short will be performed based on the result of the figure determination. Therefore, the candidate symbol PD8 may be considered as a candidate symbol that suggests that there is a possibility that a big hit game or a small hit game due to a short chance of latent will be executed. Further, for example, it can be said that the candidate symbol PD8 is a candidate symbol suggesting that a latent entry effect or a latent chance effect is performed.

  Note that the candidate symbols PD7 and PD8, similarly to the candidate symbol PD6, have no weak, medium and strong reach effects and no continuous effects (that is, the unit effects are not repeatedly executed thereafter). It can be said that it suggests.

  Candidate symbols other than candidate symbols PD1 to PD8 may be included in the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect, for example, a candidate symbol suggesting that the zone or stage where the effect is performed is changed. May be.

  In the following, the candidate symbols PD1, PD2, PD3, PD4, PD5, PD6, PD7, and PD8 are, respectively, weak reach effect suggestion symbol PD1, medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2, strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3, and continuous effect suggestion symbol PD4. , The loss suggestion symbol PD5, the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6, the RUSH suggestion symbol PD7, and the latent suggestion symbol PD8. Candidate symbols PD1 to PD3 may be collectively referred to as reach effect suggestion symbols.

[Details of Fluctuation Production 1200]
FIG. 22 is an operation flowchart of the effect control unit 403 focusing only on the change effect 1200. The process of steps S11 to S15 in FIG. 22 is executed in the repetition of the effect timer interrupt process (FIG. 9).

  First, in step S11, the effect control unit 403 waits for reception of a variation start command from the main control unit 401. When the variation start command is received, the process proceeds to step S12. The variation start command includes the result of special figure determination for the special figure determination information 1100. In step S12, the effect control unit 403 determines the content of the change effect 1200 by the change effect content determination process. 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 1200 is determined by selecting and determining one variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table based on the variation start command of the special figure determination information 1100 and the like. In the following, selection of a variation effect pattern refers to selection of a variation effect pattern applied to the special figure determination information 1100 (the same applies to a later-described variation effect flow).

  After selecting the variation effect pattern, in step S13, the effect control unit 403 starts a variation effect 1200 based on the selected variation effect pattern. If the change control command 403 receives a change stop command after the start of the change effect 1200 (Y in step SS14), the process proceeds to step S15. In step S <b> 15, the effect control unit 403 ends the change effect 1200, and stops and displays the first to third decorative symbols in a manner indicating the result of the special figure determination to the special figure determination information 1100.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the plurality of variation effect patterns stored in the variation effect pattern table are the variation effect patterns X [1,1] to X [4,1], X [1,2] to X [4,2]. ], X [1,3] to X [4,3], X [1,4] to X [4,4], X [1,5] to X [4,5], X [1,6] To X [4,6] and X [1,7] to X [4,7]. Note that the reach effect executed in the variation effect 1200 is particularly referred to as a target reach effect. In the following, for the sake of simplicity, the presence of the premium reach effect is ignored unless otherwise specified.

  “I” in the variation effect pattern X [i, j] represents the number of executions of the unit effect. That is, the variation effect pattern X [i, j] with “i = 1”, “i = 2”, “i = 3”, and “i = 4” has a unit effect once in the change effect 1200, respectively. It is defined that it is performed only twice, three times, and four times.

  The variation effect pattern X [i, j] with “j = 1”, “j = 2”, and “j = 3” undergoes i unit effects in the variation effect 1200, respectively, and reaches a weak reach effect and a medium reach, respectively. It defines that production and strong reach production are performed as target reach production. Here, as described above, when the special map variation patterns THp_a14, THp_a15, and THp_a16 are selected for the special map determination information 1100, the weak reach production, the medium reach production, and the strong reach production are respectively performed as the target reach production. Since it is assumed to be executed, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a14, THp_a15, THp_a16 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the variation effect patterns X [i, 1], X [ i, 2], X [i, 3] are selected.

  The variation effect pattern X [i, j] with “j = 4” defines that the RUSH rush effect and the RUSH chance effect are performed through the unit effects for i times in the variation effect 1200. For example, the variation effect pattern X [i, 4] is selected only when the special figure determination information 1100 is won per sudden short. Or, for example, the variation effect pattern X [i, 4] is a case where the special figure determination information 1100 is won per sudden shortage or a specific loss (for example, a special figure for the special figure determination information 1100). When the variation pattern THp_a13 is selected).

  The variation effect pattern X [i, j] in which “j = 5” defines that a latent entry effect and a latent opportunity effect are performed through i unit effects in the variation effect 1200. For example, the variation effect pattern X [i, 5] is selected only when the special figure determination information 1100 is won by the short-latency or small win. Or, for example, the variation effect pattern X [i, 5] is a case where the special figure determination information 1100 is won per latent probability, a small hit or a specific loss other than a small hit (for example, The special figure variation pattern THp_a13 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100).

  The variation effect pattern X [i, j] with “j = 6” is subjected to the unit effect for i times in the variation effect 1200, and then the reach effect, the RUSH rush effect (or the RUSH chance effect), and the latent rush effect (or the latent chance). None of the effects) is performed, and it is defined that the special effects determination information 1100 performs a lose effect for notifying that the special figure determination information 1100 is a lose (a loss other than small hits), and the variable effect ends. For example, when the special figure determination information 1100 is lost and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a11 or THp_a12 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the variation effect pattern X [i, 6] is selected. Further, for example, when the special figure determination information 1100 is lost and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a13 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the variation effect pattern X [i, 6] can be selected.

  The variation effect pattern X [i, j] with “j = 7” is subjected to the unit effect for i times in the variation effect 1200, and then the reach effect, the RUSH rush effect (or RUSH chance effect), and the latent rush effect (or latent opportunity). None of the effects) is performed, and it is defined that the special effects determination information 1100 performs a BONUS bitter stop effect informing that the bonus figure jackpot information 1100 is a BONUS jackpot, and the variable effect ends. The variation effect pattern X [i, 7] can be selected only when the special figure determination information 1100 is a BONUS jackpot (that is, the BONUS jackpot is won). In the BONUS bitter stop effect, for example, after the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the common symbol, the third decorative symbol is also temporarily stopped at the common symbol without going through the predetermined reach effect. Then, the first to third decorative symbols are completely stopped in a state where they are aligned with a common symbol. The BONUS bitter stop effect may be performed in the roulette effect (details will be described later).

  The fluctuation production pattern X [i, 1] that defines execution of the weak reach production as the target reach production is also called a weak reach fluctuation production pattern, and the fluctuation production pattern X [i, that defines execution of the medium reach production as the target reach production. 2] is also referred to as a medium reach variation effect pattern, and the variation effect pattern X [i, 3] that defines execution of the strong reach effect as the target reach effect is also referred to as a strong reach change effect pattern. The variation effect pattern X [i, 4] is also referred to as a RUSH rush response variation effect pattern, the variation effect pattern X [i, 5] is also referred to as a latent rush response variation effect pattern, and the variation effect pattern X [i, 6 ] Is also called a loss variation production pattern (normal loss variation production pattern), and the variation production pattern X [i, 7] is also called a BONUS bitter stop variation production pattern. Weak, medium, and strong reach variation effect patterns are collectively referred to as reach variation effect patterns.

Further, the target reach effect or the like is regarded as a main effect executed during the variable effect 1200 and is referred to as a main effect (see FIG. 23).
The main effects in the reach variation effect patterns X [i, 1], X [i, 2], and X [i, 3] are a weak reach effect, a medium reach effect, and a strong reach effect, respectively. The reach effect symbols PD1 to PD3 (see FIG. 21) are respectively associated with the weak reach effect, the medium reach effect, and the strong reach effect as the main effects.
The main effect in the RUSH rush response variation effect pattern X [i, 4] is a RUSH rush effect or a RUSH chance effect. The RUSH suggestion symbol PD7 is associated with a RUSH entry effect or a RUSH chance effect as a main effect.
The main effect in the latent entry corresponding variation effect pattern X [i, 5] is a latent entry effect or a latent chance effect. The latent suggestion symbol PD8 is associated with a latent entry effect or a latent chance effect as a main effect.
The main effect in the loss variation effect pattern X [i, 6] is a loss effect. The lose suggestion symbol PD5 is associated with a lose effect as a main effect.
The main effect in the BONUS bitter stop variation effect pattern X [i, 7] is a BONUS bitter stop effect. The BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is associated with the BONUS bitter stop effect as the main effect.

  When the special figure variation pattern THp_a14, THp_a15, THp_a16 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, in the fluctuation effect 1200 of the special figure determination information 1100, a weak reach production, a medium reach production, and a strong reach production, respectively. Fluctuation effect content determination processing is performed so as to be executed as the target reach effect (see FIG. 13). Therefore, among the fluctuation effects 1200 based on the weak, medium, and strong reach fluctuation effect patterns, the reliability (expected degree of execution of the jackpot game) is the lowest (but higher than zero) and strong. The reliability of the variation effect 1200 by the reach variation effect pattern is the highest.

  Since the loss variation effect pattern is selected only when the special figure determination information 1100 is a loss, the reliability of the variation effect 1200 based on the loss variation effect pattern is zero. When any one of the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a13 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the effect control unit 403 uses the loss variation effect pattern X [1 as the variable effect pattern of the special figure determination information 1100. , 6] to X [4, 6] can be selected. This selection can be performed at random using, for example, an effect random number generated by the effect control unit 403. However, it is preferable that the loss variation effect patterns X [3, 6] and X [4, 6] that define that the unit effect is performed three or four times cannot be selected.

Further, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, when the special figure determination information 1100 is won by a big hit (BONUS big hit), a predetermined probability ZYAKU _A [i] When the weak reach variation effect pattern X [i, 1] accompanied by i unit effects is selected, and when the special figure determination information 1100 is lost, i with a predetermined probability ZYAKU _H [i] The variation effect content determination process may be performed so that the weak reach variation effect pattern X [i, 1] accompanied by unit effects is selected. The effect control unit 403 can make such a selection by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. Here, “0 <ZYAKU _A [1] <ZYAKU _A [2] <ZYAKU _A [3] <ZYAKU _A [4] <1” and “1> ZYAKU _H [1]> ZYAKU _H [2]> ZYAKU _H [3]> ZYAKU _H [4]> 0 ”is satisfied. For this reason, in the variation effect 1200 based on the weak reach variation effect pattern, the reliability of the variation effect 1200 increases as the number of executions of the unit effect increases.

_A supplementary description will be given of a method of selecting the weak reach fluctuation effect pattern X [i, 1] based on the probability ZYAKU _A [i] as described above. For example, when the random number for production takes an integer value from 0 to 999 at random, “(ZYAKU _A [1], ZYAKU _A [2], ZYAKU _A [3], ZYAKU _A [4]) = (0.05 , 0.15, 0.3, 0.55) ”, the determination value“ 0 to 49 ”is changed to the determination value“ 50 to 199 ”, the determination value“ 200 to 499 ”, and“ 500 to 999 ”. ”For the weak reach variation effect pattern and the winning table assigned to the patterns X [1,1], X [2,1], X [3,1], and X [4,1], respectively. It is stored in the sub ROM 432. Then, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, when the special figure determination information 1100 is won by the big hit (BONUS big hit), the weak reach fluctuation effect pattern and hit When the production random number at the timing when the variation start command for the special figure determination information 1100 is received matches the determination value assigned to the pattern X [i, 1], the pattern X [i , 1] may be selected. The selection method of the weak reach fluctuation effect pattern X [i, 1] based on the probability ZYAKU _H [i] may be the same. Further, a method similar to this can be used for a method of selecting or specifying a predetermined effect or pattern with a predetermined probability.

Similarly, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a15 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, when the special figure determination information 1100 is won by a big hit (BONUS big hit), a predetermined probability TYU _A [i ], When the medium reach variation effect pattern X [i, 2] accompanied by i unit effects is selected and the special figure determination information 1100 is lost, the predetermined probability TYU _H [i] is used. The variation effect content determination process may be performed so that the medium reach variation effect pattern X [i, 2] with i unit effects is selected. The effect control unit 403 can make such a selection by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. Here, “0 <TYU _A [1] <TYU _A [2] <TYU _A [3] <TYU _A [4] <1” and “1> TYU _H [1]> TYU _H [2]> TYU _H [3]> TYU _H [4]> 0 ”is satisfied. For this reason, in the variation effect 1200 using the medium reach variation effect pattern, the reliability of the variation effect 1200 increases as the number of unit effects is increased.

Similarly, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a16 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, when the special figure determination information 1100 is won by a big hit (BONUS big hit), a predetermined probability KYO _A [i ], When the strong reach variation effect pattern X [i, 3] accompanied by the unit effect for i times is selected and the special figure determination information 1100 is lost, the predetermined probability KYO _H [i] is used. The variation effect content determination process may be performed so that the strong reach variation effect pattern X [i, 3] with i unit effects is selected. The effect control unit 403 can make such a selection by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. Here, “0 <KYO _A [1] <KYO _A [2] <KYO _A [3] <KYO _A [4] <1” and “1> KYO _H [1]> KYO _H [2]> KYO _H [3]> KYO _H [4]> 0 ”is satisfied. For this reason, in the variation effect 1200 using the strong reach variation effect pattern, the reliability of the variation effect 1200 increases as the number of executions of the unit effect increases.

  When the unit effect TE [i + 1] is executed subsequent to the unit effect TE [i], the continuous effect may always be performed in the latter half of the unit effect TE [i]. The number of times coincides with the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of executions of the unit effect in the variable effect 1200.

  In the variation effect content determination process, the weak reach variation effect patterns X [3, 1] and X [4, 1] with three or more unit effects may not be selected, or four times. The medium reach variation effect pattern X [4, 2] accompanied by the unit effect may not be selected.

――― Figure 24: One unit production ―――
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of whether or not the roulette effect is executed in the unit effect and how it is executed for the variable effect patterns X [1,1] to X [1,7] that define the execution of the unit effect once. In FIG. 24, the description “RLT presence / absence” means “execution / non-execution of roulette effect”, the description “RLT stop” means “candidate symbol specified in roulette effect”, and a rectangle filled with diagonal lines is weak. Reach effect suggestion symbol PD1, medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2, strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3, RUSH suggestion symbol PD7, latent suggestion symbol PD8, loss suggestion symbol PD5 and BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 (described later in FIG. 28 to FIG. 28) The same applies to FIG. 30).

  When the variation effect pattern X [1, j] including the variation effect patterns X [1,1] to X [1,7] is selected, does the effect control unit 403 perform the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [1]? In addition to determining whether or not to perform the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [1], the candidate symbol specified in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [1] is determined. A variation effect according to these determined contents (this is referred to as a variation effect flow) is executed as a variation effect 1200. The effect control unit 403 can realize these determinations by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

For example, in the variable effect flow Y _A1 applicable to any of the variable effect patterns X [1,1] to X [1,7], the roulette effect RLT _{A is included in the} unit effect TE [1] after the start of the variable effect 1200. The main effect is executed after executing [1].

The candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _A [1] includes candidate symbols (any of PD1 to PD3 and PD5 to PD8) associated with the main effect (see FIG. 23) of the selected variation effect pattern. One or more arbitrary candidate symbols other than are further included. Accordingly, the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _A [1] includes the weak reach effect suggestion symbol PD1 and one or more other candidate symbols if the selected variation effect pattern is the weak reach variation effect pattern. If the selected variation effect pattern is a medium reach variation effect pattern, the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 and one or more other candidate symbols are included, and if the selected variation effect pattern is a strong reach variation effect pattern, it is strong. Reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 and one or more candidate symbols other than that, and if the selected variation effect pattern is a RUSH entry corresponding variation effect pattern, include RUSH suggestion symbol PD7 and one or more other candidate symbols, If the selected variation production pattern is a variation production pattern corresponding to the latent entry, the latent suggestion symbol PD8 and the other 1 If the selected variation effect pattern is a loss variation effect pattern including the above candidate symbols, the selected variation effect pattern includes the loss suggestion symbol PD5 and one or more other candidate symbols, and the selected variation effect pattern is a BONUS bitter stop variation effect. If it is a pattern, BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 and other one or more candidate symbols are included.

In the roulette effect RLT _A [1] (for the candidate symbol specific effect in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]; see FIG. 19 or FIG. 20), the variation effect pattern selected for the variation effect 1200 in the candidate symbol group is selected. Candidate symbols (any of PD1 to PD3 and PD5 to PD8) associated with the main effect are specified. Therefore,
As shown in FIG. 25 (a), if the selected variation effect pattern is the weak reach variation effect pattern X [1, 1], the weak reach effect suggestion pattern PD1 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]. Later, a weak reach production is performed,
As shown in FIG. 25 (b), if the selected variation effect pattern is the medium reach variation effect pattern X [1,2], the medium reach effect suggestion pattern PD2 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]. Later, medium reach production was performed,
As shown in FIG. 25 (c), if the selected variation effect pattern is the strong reach variation effect pattern X [1,3], the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]. Later, strong reach production was performed,
As shown in FIG. 26 (a), if the selected variation effect pattern is a RUSH entry corresponding variation effect pattern X [1, 4], after the RUSH suggestion symbol PD7 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]. RUSH rush effect or RUSH chance effect is executed,
As shown in FIG. 26 (b), if the selected variation effect pattern is the latent entry corresponding variation effect pattern X [1,5], after the latent suggestion symbol PD8 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]. A latent entry effect or a latent chance effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 27A, if the selected variation effect pattern is the loss variation effect pattern X [1,6], the lose effect after PD is specified in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]. (Stop display of the first to third decorative symbols by the disjointed eyes) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the lost suggestion symbol PD5 is a lost effect or included in the lost effect.
As shown in FIG. 27 (b), if the selected variation effect pattern is the BONUS bitter stop variation effect pattern X [1,7], after the BONUS suggestion pattern PD6 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _A [1]. BONUS bitter stop effect (stop display of first to third decorative symbols by common symbols) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is a BONUS bitter stop effect or included in the BONUS bitter stop effect.

In the variable effect flow Y _{A2 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [1,1] to X [1,7], after starting the variable effect 1200, the main effect is executed without executing any roulette effect. .

――― Figure 28: Two unit productions ―――
FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram of whether or not the roulette effect is executed in the unit effect and how it is executed for the variable effect patterns X [2,1] to X [2,7] that define the execution of the unit effect twice.

  When the variable effect pattern X [2, j] including the variable effect patterns X [2,1] to X [2,7] is selected, the effect control unit 403 performs the unit effects TE [1] and TE [2]. Whether or not to perform the roulette effect is determined for each unit effect, and if it is determined that the roulette effect is to be performed by the unit effect TE [i], candidate symbols specified in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [i] are determined. decide. A variation effect according to the variation effect flow representing these determination contents is executed as the variation effect 1200. The effect control unit 403 can realize these determinations by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

For example, in the variable effect flow Y _{B1 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [2,1] to X [2,7], after the start of the variable effect 1200, during the unit effects TE [1] and TE [2] Respectively, the roulette effects RLT _B [1] and RLT _B [2] are executed, and then the main effects are executed.

The candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _B [1] includes a continuation effect suggestion symbol PD4 (see FIG. 21) and one or more arbitrary candidate symbols. In the candidate symbol specifying effect (see FIG. 19 or 20) in the roulette effect RLT _B [1], the continuing effect is performed by specifying the continuing effect suggesting symbol PD4.

The roulette effect RLT _B [2] is the same as the roulette effect RLT _A [1] in FIG. That is, in the roulette effect RLT _B [2] (for the candidate symbol specific effect in the roulette effect RLT _B [2]; see FIG. 19 or 20), the variation effect selected for the variation effect 1200 in the candidate symbol group. Candidate symbols (any of PD1 to PD3 and PD5 to PD8) associated with the main effect of the pattern are specified. Therefore,
If the selected variation production pattern is the weak reach variation production pattern X [2,1], the weak reach production is executed after the weak reach production suggestion pattern PD1 is specified in the roulette production RLT _B [2],
If the selected variation effect pattern is the medium reach variation effect pattern X [2, 2], the medium reach effect suggestion PD2 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _B [2], and the medium reach effect is executed.
If the selected variation production pattern is the strong reach variation production pattern X [2,3], the strong reach production is executed after the strong reach production suggestion pattern PD3 is specified in the roulette production RLT _B [2],
If the selected variation production pattern is the RUSH entry corresponding variation production pattern X [2, 4], the RUSH entry production or the RUSH chance production is executed after the RUSH suggestion symbol PD7 is specified in the roulette production RLT _B [2]. And
If the selected variation production pattern is the latent entry variation variation production pattern X [2,5], after the latent suggestion pattern PD8 is specified in the roulette production RLT _B [2], the latent entry production effect or the latent chance production is executed. Is done.

If the selected variation production pattern is the loss variation production pattern X [2,6], the loss production (first to third through the break eyes) is specified after the loss suggestion pattern PD5 is specified in the roulette production RLT _B [2]. The decorative symbol stop display) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the lost suggestion symbol PD5 is a lost effect or included in the lost effect.
If the selected variation effect pattern is the BONUS bitter stop variation effect pattern X [2,7], the BONUS bitter stop effect (the first by the common symbol) is specified after the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _B [2]. (Stop display of 1st to 3rd decorative symbols) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is a BONUS bitter stop effect or included in the BONUS bitter stop effect.

In the variable effect flow Y _{B2 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [2,1] to X [2,7], after the start of the variable effect 1200, the unit effect TE [1] that does not include the roulette effect respectively. The main effect is executed through TE [2].

In the variable effect flow Y _{B3 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [2,1] to X [2,7], the unit effect including or not including the roulette effect RLT _B [1] after the start of the variable effect 1200. The main effect is executed through TE [1] and the unit effect TE [2] including or not including the roulette effect RLT _B [2].

  When the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed subsequent to the unit effect TE [i] that does not include the roulette effect, a continuous effect that does not use the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [i] (hereinafter referred to as “no roulette continuation effect”). It is announced that the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed following the unit effect TE [i] by the roulette non-passing effect.

For example, any of the following first to third roulette non-passing continuous effects can be employed as the roulette non-passing continuous effect.
In the 1st roulette continuation effect, a special symbol (corresponding to the continuation effect suggestion PD4) that suggests that the continuation effect is executed after temporary stop of the left symbol and the right symbol is irrelevant to the roulette effect. By temporarily stopping as a middle symbol, it is notified that the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed following the unit effect TE [i].
In the 2nd roulette continuation effect, the left symbol, right symbol and middle symbol are temporarily stopped in a manner showing a loss, then the left symbol, right symbol and middle symbol are not stopped completely, and the left symbol, right symbol and right symbol are stopped. By displaying and temporarily stopping the special symbol on the image display unit 104 regardless of the symbol and middle symbol, or by replacing or displaying any or all of the left symbol, right symbol and middle symbol with the special symbol. The unit effect TE [i + 1] is announced following the unit effect TE [i].
In the third roulette continuation effect, after the left symbol and the right symbol are temporarily stopped, or after the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are temporarily stopped in a manner showing a loss, the movable accessory 130 is predetermined. By operating in the mode, it is notified that the unit effect TE [i + 1] is performed following the unit effect TE [i]. In this case, the operation of the movable accessory 130 according to the predetermined mode corresponds to a continuation effect.
The roulette non-relay continuation effect described here can be applied to any later-described variation effect pattern and variation effect flow.

――― Figure 29: Three unit productions ―――
FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram of whether or not the roulette effect is executed in the unit effect and how it is executed for the variable effect patterns X [3, 1] to X [3, 7] that define the execution of the unit effect three times.

  When the variable effect pattern X [3, j] including the variable effect patterns X [3,1] to X [3,7] is selected, the effect control unit 403 performs the unit effects TE [1] to TE [3]. Whether or not to perform the roulette effect is determined for each unit effect, and if it is determined that the roulette effect is to be performed by the unit effect TE [i], candidate symbols specified in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [i] are determined. decide. A variation effect according to the variation effect flow representing these determination contents is executed as the variation effect 1200. The effect control unit 403 can realize these determinations by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

For example, in the variable effect flow Y _{C1 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [3, 1] to X [3, 7], after the start of the variable effect 1200, the unit effects TE [1] to TE [3] to run the respective roulette director _{RLT C [1] ~RLT C [} 3], and then to run the main production.

The candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _C [1] and RLT _C [2] includes the continuation effect suggesting symbol PD4 and one or more arbitrary candidate symbols. In the candidate symbol specifying effect (see FIG. 19 or 20) in the roulette effect RLT _C [1] and RLT _C [2], a continuous effect is performed by specifying the continuous effect suggesting symbol PD4.

The roulette effect RLT _C [3] is the same as the roulette effect RLT _A [1] in FIG. That is, in the roulette effect RLT _C [3] (for the candidate symbol specific effect in the roulette effect RLT _C [3]; see FIG. 19 or FIG. 20), the variation effect selected for the variation effect 1200 in the candidate symbol group. Candidate symbols (any of PD1 to PD3 and PD5 to PD8) associated with the main effect of the pattern are specified. Therefore,
If the selected fluctuation production pattern is the weak reach fluctuation production pattern X [3, 1], the weak reach production is executed after the weak reach production suggestion pattern PD1 is specified in the roulette production RLT _C [3],
If the selected variation production pattern is the middle reach variation production pattern X [3, 2], the medium reach production suggestion pattern PD2 is specified in the roulette production RLT _C [3], and the middle reach production is executed.
If the selected variation production pattern is the strong reach variation production pattern X [3, 3], the strong reach production is executed after the strong reach production suggestion pattern PD3 is specified in the roulette production RLT _C [3],
If the selected variation production pattern is the RUSH entry corresponding variation production pattern X [3,4], the RUSH entry production or the RUSH chance production is executed after the RUSH suggestion symbol PD7 is specified in the roulette production RLT _C [3]. And
If the selected variation production pattern is the latent entry corresponding variation production pattern X [3, 5], after the latent suggestion symbol PD8 is specified in the roulette production RLT _C [3], the latent entry production effect or the latent chance production is executed. Is done.

If the selected variation production pattern is the loss variation production pattern X [3, 6], the loss production (after the first to third through the break eyes) is specified after the loss suggestion pattern PD5 is specified in the roulette production RLT _C [3]. The decorative symbol stop display) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the lost suggestion symbol PD5 is a lost effect or included in the lost effect.
If the selected variation effect pattern is the BONUS bitter stop variation effect pattern X [3, 7], the BONUS bitter stop effect (the first by the common symbol) is specified after the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _C [3]. (Stop display of 1st to 3rd decorative symbols) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is a BONUS bitter stop effect or included in the BONUS bitter stop effect.

In the variation effect flow Y _{C2 that} can be applied to any of the variation effect patterns X [3, 1] to X [3, 7], after the start of the variation effect 1200, the unit effects TE [1] to each of which does not include the roulette effect. The main effect is executed through TE [3].

In the variable effect flow Y _{C3 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [3, 1] to X [3, 7], the unit effect including or not including the roulette effect RLT _C [1] after the start of the variable effect 1200. Main effect through TE [1], unit effect TE [2] including or not including roulette effect RLT _C [2], and unit effect TE [3] including or not including roulette effect RLT _C [3] Execute.

――― Figure 30: Four unit productions ―――
FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of the presence / absence of execution of the roulette effect in the unit effect and the execution mode with respect to the variable effect patterns X [4, 1] to X [4, 7] in which execution of the unit effect is performed four times.

  When the variable effect pattern X [4, j] including the variable effect patterns X [4,1] to X [4,7] is selected, the effect control unit 403 performs the unit effects TE [1] to TE [4]. Whether or not to perform the roulette effect is determined for each unit effect, and if it is determined that the roulette effect is to be performed by the unit effect TE [i], candidate symbols specified in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [i] are determined. decide. A variation effect according to the variation effect flow representing these determination contents is executed as the variation effect 1200. The effect control unit 403 can realize these determinations by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

For example, in the variable effect flow Y _D1 applicable to any of the variable effect patterns X [4, 1] to X [4, 7], after the start of the variable effect 1200, the unit effects TE [1] to TE [4] to run the respective roulette director _{RLT D [1] ~RLT D [} 4], and then to run the main production.

Roulette effect RLT _D [1] candidate symbol group in ~RLT _D [3] includes a continuous effect suggested symbol PD4, one or more optional candidate symbols otherwise. In roulette effect RLT _D [1] candidate symbols specific effect in ~RLT _D [3] (see FIG. 19 or FIG. 20), continuing effect due to the continuing effect suggests symbol PD4 is specified is performed.

The roulette effect RLT _D [4] is the same as the roulette effect RLT _A [1] in FIG. That is, in the roulette effect RLT _D [4] (for the candidate symbol specific effect in the roulette effect RLT _D [4]; see FIG. 19 or FIG. 20), the variation effect selected for the variation effect 1200 in the candidate symbol group. Candidate symbols (any of PD1 to PD3 and PD5 to PD8) associated with the main effect of the pattern are specified. Therefore,
If the selected fluctuation production pattern is the weak reach fluctuation production pattern X [4, 1], the weak reach production is executed after the weak reach production suggestion pattern PD1 is specified in the roulette production RLT _D [4].
If the selected variation effect pattern is the medium reach variation effect pattern X [4, 2], the medium reach effect suggestion PD2 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _D [4], and the medium reach effect is executed.
If the selected variation production pattern is the strong reach variation production pattern X [4, 3], the strong reach production is executed after the strong reach production suggestion pattern PD3 is specified in the roulette production RLT _D [4],
If the selected variation production pattern is the RUSH entry corresponding variation production pattern X [4,4], the RUSH entry production or the RUSH chance production is executed after the RUSH suggestion pattern PD7 is specified in the roulette production RLT _D [4]. And
If the selected variation effect pattern is the latent entry corresponding variation effect pattern X [4, 5], the latent entry effect or the latent chance effect is executed after the latent suggestion symbol PD8 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _D [4]. Is done.

If the selected variation production pattern is the loss variation production pattern X [4,6], the lost production pattern PD5 is specified in the roulette production RLT _D [4], and then the production of the production of the loss suggestion PD1 to the third. The decorative symbol stop display) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the lost suggestion symbol PD5 is a lost effect or included in the lost effect.
If the selected variation effect pattern is the BONUS bitter stop variation effect pattern X [4, 7], the BONUS bitter stop effect (the first by the common symbol) is specified after the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _D [4]. (Stop display of 1st to 3rd decorative symbols) is executed. However, it may be considered that specifying the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 is a BONUS bitter stop effect or included in the BONUS bitter stop effect.

In the variable effect flow Y _{D2 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [4,1] to X [4,7], after the start of the variable effect 1200, the unit effects TE [1] to not including the roulette effect, respectively. The main effect is executed through TE [4].

In the variable effect flow Y _{D3 that} can be applied to any of the variable effect patterns X [4,1] to X [4,7], the unit effect including or not including the roulette effect RLT _D [1] after the start of the variable effect 1200. Unit effect TE [2] including or not including TE [1], roulette effect RLT _D [2], unit effect TE [3] including or not including roulette effect RLT _D [3], and roulette effect RLT _D The main effect is executed through the unit effect TE [4] including or not including [4].

Hereinafter, a plurality of embodiments relating to the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each example shown below is an example based on the above-mentioned description, and the above-mentioned description can be applied to each of the following examples as long as it is not stated and there is no contradiction. In the following embodiments, matters that overlap the above description may be described. In the following embodiments, the description of each of the following embodiments is given priority for points that contradict the above description. Any two or more of the embodiments described below can be combined. In other words, the separation of the following embodiments is for convenience, and the items described in the i- _A embodiment among the later-described embodiments also apply to the i- _B embodiment as long as there is no contradiction. (Where i _A and i _B are arbitrary integers different from each other).

<< First Example >>
A first embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the unit effect is repeatedly performed after performing the roulette effect in a certain unit effect, the effect control unit 403 (for example, the roulette effect control unit included in the effect control unit 403) also in the repeated unit effect. Roulette production can be performed. That is, when the unit effect TE [y] is performed after the roulette effect is performed in the unit effect TE [x], the roulette effect can also be performed in the unit effect TE [y] (see FIG. 32). ). Here, x and y are arbitrary integers satisfying “1 ≦ x <y ≦ 4”. Typically, for example, “x + 1 = y”, but “x + 2 = y” or “1 = x + 3 = y = 4” may be used.

For example, in the variable effect flow Y _B1 of FIG. 28, after the roulette effect RLT _B [1] is performed in the unit effect TE [1], the unit effect TE [2] is performed, and the unit effect TE [2 ], The roulette effect RLT _B [2] is also performed.

FIG. 31 shows the flow of the variation effect 1200 to which the medium reach variation effect pattern X [2,2] including two unit effects and the variation effect flow Y _B1 are applied. In the example of FIG. 31, the roulette effect RLT _B [1] is performed in the unit effect TE [1], and the continuous effect is executed by specifying the continuous effect suggestion symbol PD4 in the roulette effect RLT _B [1]. Is done. Then, after a pseudo-re-variation of the decorative pattern in unit directing TE [2] is performed roulette effect RLT _B [2], after the middle reach effect suggested symbol PD2 identified by the roulette effect RLT _B [2] Medium reach production is executed.

  The roulette effect is an interesting effect that can suggest what kind of effect the fluctuation effect 1200 will be developed, or may indicate the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the change. By forming the gaming machine 100 so that such a roulette effect can be executed even in a unit effect repeatedly executed, it becomes possible to make the game more interesting.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the roulette effect RLTx in the unit effect TE [x] and the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [y] with respect to an arbitrary change effect pattern and a change effect flow that define execution of two or more roulette effects. In each of RLTy, at least one of the reach effect symbols PD1 to PD3 and the continuation effect suggestion symbol PD4 may be included in the candidate symbol group.

Further, for example, regarding an arbitrary change effect pattern and change effect flow that define execution of two or more roulette effects, each of the roulette effect RLTx in the unit effect TE [x] and the roulette effect RLTy in the unit effect TE [y]. In the above, the candidate symbol group may include at least one of the reach effect symbols PD1 to PD3 and a predetermined candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, a suggestion symbol PD5).

  The candidate symbol group included in the roulette effect is not limited to this. That is, for example, it is possible to include all of the candidate symbols PD1 to PD8 in the candidate symbol group in any roulette effect including the roulette effects RLTx and RLTy, and any two or more candidate symbols among the candidate symbols PD1 to PD8. May be included.

Here, the candidate design ZZ _A is a candidate design that suggests that no reach production is performed.
Or it is a candidate design which suggests that a reach effect is not performed and a unit effect is not performed repeatedly (that is, the next unit effect is not performed following the currently executed unit effect), or a reach effect Is not performed and the unit effect is not repeatedly performed (that is, the next unit effect is not performed following the unit effect currently being executed) and the BONUS jackpot is not won (the jackpot game by the BONUS jackpot is not performed) It is a candidate design that suggests. The candidate symbol ZZ _A is the lose suggestion symbol PD5 in the example of FIG. However, it may be understood that the RUSH suggestion symbol PD7 and the latent suggestion symbol PD8 also belong to the candidate symbol ZZ _A.

Referring to FIG. 32 again, one or more other roulette effects may be interposed between the roulette effect RLTx in the unit effect TE [x] and the roulette effect RLTy in the unit effect TE [y]. That is, for example, the roulette effects RLTx and RLTy may be the roulette effects RLT _C [1] and RLT _C [3] of FIG. 29, respectively, or the roulette effects RLT _D [1] and RLT _D [4] of FIG. ] May also be used.

  The candidate symbol groups may be the same or different from each other between the roulette effects RLTx and RLTy. In the example of FIG. 32, the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLTx includes candidate symbols PD1, PD4, PD5, and PD6, and the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLTy includes candidate symbols PD2, PD4, PD5, and PD6.

  When the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLTx includes the weak reach effect suggestion symbol PD1 but does not include the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 and the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3, the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLTy includes the weak reach effect suggestion symbol PD1. May include at least one of medium reach effect suggestion pattern PD2 and strong reach effect suggestion pattern PD3, or medium reach effect suggestion pattern PD2 and strong reach effect suggestion in addition to weak reach effect suggestion pattern PD1 At least one of the symbols PD3 may be included. If the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLTx includes the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 but does not include the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3, the candidate design group in the roulette effect RLTy does not include the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 and the strong reach effect The suggestion symbol PD3 may be included, or the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 may be included in addition to the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2.

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A second embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In any roulette effect in each of the above-described variation effect flows, at least one of the candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, the suggestion symbol PD5) and the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 can be included in the candidate symbol group.

However, as shown in FIG. 33, when a roulette effect is performed with a unit effect of a predetermined number of times NUM _A1 or more in one variation effect 1200, the effect control unit 403 (for example, the roulette effect control unit included in the effect control unit 403) In the candidate symbol display effect during the roulette effect, the candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, the suggestion symbol PD5) may not be displayed (that is, the candidate symbol ZZ _A may be excluded from the candidate symbol group). .

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the maximum number of unit effects included in the variable effect 1200 is 4, so NUM _A1 is either 2, 3, or 4. Therefore, the unit effects of the predetermined number of times NUM _A1 or more indicate unit effects TE [2] to TE [4] if “NUM _A1 = 2”, and unit effects TE [if “NUM _A1 = 3”. 3] and TE [4], respectively, and if “NUM _A1 = 4”, only unit effect TE [4] is indicated.

For example, when “NUM _A1 = 3” and the variation effect pattern X [3, j] and the variation effect flow Y _{C1 of} FIG. 29 are selected and the variation effect 1200 according to them is executed, the roulette effect RLT _{In C} [1] and RLT _C [2], the candidate symbol group ZZ _A (for example, loss suggestion symbol PD5) can be included in the candidate symbol group, but the roulette effect is a roulette effect in the unit effect of the predetermined number of times NUM _A1 or more. In the effect RLT _C [3], it is preferable not to include the candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, the suggestion symbol PD5) in the candidate symbol group. Similarly, for example, when “NUM _A1 = 4” and the variable effect pattern X [4, j] and the variable effect flow Y _D1 in FIG. 30 are selected and the variable effect 1200 according to them is executed, roulette directing the _{RLT D [1] ~RLT D [} 3], may be included candidate symbol group candidate symbol ZZ _a (e.g. loss suggested symbol PD5), roulette effect in a unit rendition of a predetermined number of times or more eyes NUM _A1 In a certain roulette effect RLT _C [4], it is preferable not to include a candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, a suggestion symbol PD5) in the candidate symbol group.

In the case where the candidate symbol ZZ _A is the loss suggestion symbol PD5, for example, if “NUM _A1 = 3”, the loss variation effect patterns X [3, 6] and X [ 4, 6] may not be selected. This eliminates the need to specify the loss suggestion symbol PD5 in the roulette effect during the third or fourth unit effect, so the lose suggestion symbol PD5 becomes a candidate symbol group in the roulette effect during the third or fourth unit effect. Even if it is not included, no problem occurs. Even if the variation effect content determination process is performed so that the loss variation effect pattern X [3, 6] or X [4, 6] can be selected, the unit effect TE [ 3] and the unit effect TE [4] in the loss variation effect pattern X [4, 6] should not be performed. The same applies to the case where “NUM _A1 = 4”.

Further, for example, candidate symbol ZZ _A (e.g. loss suggested symbol PD5), rather than in the roulette production which takes place in the unit effect less than a predetermined number-th NUM _A2, of the roulette effect performed by the predetermined number-th NUM _A2 or more unit director You may make it hard to specify. “It is difficult to identify candidate symbol ZZ _A ” may mean that candidate symbol ZZ _A is never identified. Usually, it can be considered that “NUM _A1 = NUM _A2 ”.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the maximum number of unit effects included in the variable effect 1200 is 4, so NUM _A2 is either 2, 3, or 4. Therefore, the unit effects less than the predetermined number NUM _A2 indicate only the unit effects TE [1] if “NUM _A2 = 2”, and the unit effects TE [1] and TE [2 if “NUM _A2 = 3”. ], And “NUM _A2 = 4” indicates each of the unit effects TE [1] to TE [3]. The predetermined number of times th NUM _A2 or more unit director, "NUM _A2 = 2" if the unit directing TE [2] refers to each of _{~TE [4], "NUM A2} = 3" If the unit directing TE [3] And TE [4], and if “NUM _A2 = 4”, only unit effect TE [4] is indicated.

In order to realize this, for example, the effect control unit 403 determines that the probability that the candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, the suggestion symbol PD5) is specified in the roulette effect performed in the unit effect less than the predetermined number of times NUM _A2 is the predetermined number of times. The variation effect content determination process may be performed so that the probability that the candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, the loss suggestion symbol PD5) is specified in the roulette effect performed in the unit effect of NUM _A2 or higher is higher. The effect control unit 403 may perform the variable effect content determination process through lottery using the effect random numbers generated by the effect control unit 403 so as to realize this.

_A specific example is given on the assumption that the candidate symbol ZZ _A is a loss suggestion symbol PD5. In the roulette effect, the variation effect pattern in which the loss is notified when the lose suggestion pattern PD5 is specified is the i-th unit effect TE [of the loss variation effect pattern X [i, 6] accompanied by the i-th unit effect. i] is a loss variation production pattern (hereinafter referred to as a loss variation production pattern X [i, 6] _F ) in which a roulette production is performed at i]. For example, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a11, THp_a12, or THp_a13 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the effect control unit 403 can select the loss variation production pattern X [i, 6] _F. . Therefore, when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a11, THp_a12, or THp_a13 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the production control unit 403 loses the production with the unit probability of i times with a predetermined probability HZR [i]. The variation effect content determination process may be performed so that the pattern X [i, 6] _F is selected. The effect control unit 403 can make such a selection by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. Here, “1> HZR [1]> HZR [2]> HZR [3]> HZR [4]> 0” is satisfied.

In this case, among all the events in which the lose suggestion symbol PD5 is specified in the roulette effect (in other words, for example, in the shift variation effect patterns X [1,6] _{F to} X [4,6] _F ), the “unit effect TE [1] Probability of losing suggestion symbol PD5 specified by roulette effect in [1] (HZR [1]; 60%, for example) >> Loss suggestion symbol PD5 specified by roulette effect in unit effect TE [2] Probability (HZR [2]; 35%, for example) ">" Probability that the hint suggestion PD5 is specified in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [3] (HZR [3]; for example, 4%) ">" Unit The probability (HZR [4]; for example, 1%) that the lose suggestion symbol PD5 is specified by the roulette effect in the effect TE [4]. However, the probability HZR [4] may be zero. Alternatively, the probabilities HZR [3] and HZR [4] may be zero.

When the unit effect is performed more than a predetermined number of times, the player expands the expectation for the jackpot (especially the BONUS jackpot) (as described above, the more the unit effect is executed, the more reliable the variation effect is. The degree will be higher). By preventing the candidate symbol ZZ _A (especially the loss suggestion symbol PD5) from appearing in the roulette effect in the unit effect more than the predetermined number of times, it is possible to avoid a decline in the expected expectation and to play the game Can attract the people's interests. Needless to say, it is important for the gaming machine 100 to realize an attractive effect. In addition, in the roulette production during the unit production more than a predetermined number of times, even if the candidate symbol ZZ _A (especially the loss suggestion symbol PD5) appears, it is expected that the candidate symbol ZZ _A is difficult to identify, so It can suppress that a feeling falls. Attracting interest is also promoted by reducing expectations.

<< Third Example >>
A third embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the special figure determination information 1100 is won by the BONUS jackpot, in addition to notifying the occurrence of the BONUS jackpot through the reach effect, the BONUS jackpot is specified by specifying the BONUS suggestion symbol PD6 (see FIG. 21) in the roulette effect. May be announced.

  Specifically, for example, when the special figure determination information 1100 has won the BONUS jackpot and the special figure variation pattern THp_a16 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the effect control unit 403 displays the special figure. For the determination information 1100, the strong reach variation effect pattern X [i, 3] is selected with a predetermined first probability (for example, 98%), while the BONUS bitterness variation with the remaining second probability (for example, 2%). The effect pattern X [i, 7] may be selected (the total of the first probability and the second probability is 100%). The same applies to the case where the BONUS jackpot of the special figure determination information 1100 is won and the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 or THp_a15 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100.

<< 4th Example >>
A fourth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The production control unit 403 executes the continuous production after specifying the reach production suggestion pattern (PD1, PD2 or PD3) in the roulette production in the unit production TE [x], and then performs the unit production TE [y]. There may be. That is, even when the unit effect TE [y] is performed later, the reach effect suggestion pattern (PD1, PD2 or PD3) may be specified in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [x]. The meanings of x and y are as described above (see FIG. 32), but typically “y = x + 1”.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 (a) to (d), although not limited to the fourth embodiment, any one of the reach effect suggestion symbols PD1, PD2 and PD3 in any roulette effect during any unit effect. The reach effect suggestion symbol or any two reach effect suggestion symbols may be included in the candidate symbol group, or all of the reach effect suggestion symbols PD1, PD2, and PD3 may be included in the candidate symbol group.

  As shown in FIG. 35, for example, the effect control unit 403 specifies a reach effect suggestion pattern (PD1, PD2, or PD3) in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [x], and then continues the effect without using the roulette effect. A certain above-mentioned roulette non-passing effect can be performed. Of the roulette bypass continuation effects, the roulette bypass continuation effect that is executed after the reach effect suggestion pattern (PD1, PD2 or PD3) is specified in the roulette effect is particularly referred to as an interrupt continuation effect. In the interrupt continuation effect in FIG. 35, the unit effect TE [x + 1] is continued from the unit effect TE [x] by temporarily stopping the special symbol indicating that the continuation effect is executed as a middle symbol regardless of the roulette effect. Is announced, and then the unit effect TE [x + 1] is started.

For example, the following effects may be possible. In the variation effect content determination process, the medium reach variation effect pattern X [2, 2] or the strong reach variation effect X [2, 3] that defines execution of the unit effect twice for the special figure determination information 1100 is selected. When the variation production flow Y _B1 or Y _B3 (see FIG. 28) is selected, the production control unit 403 displays the weak reach production suggestion symbol PD1 and one or more other symbols in the candidate symbol group in the roulette production RLT _B [1]. The following effects E [EX4A] or E [EX4B] may be selectively performed in the variable effects 1200 of the special figure determination information 1100 including any candidate symbols (for example, any one or more of PD2 to PD8). good. In such a case, it can be determined by lottery using a random number for effects which of the effects E [EX4A] and E [EX4B] is performed.

As shown in FIG. 36, in the production E [EX4A], after starting the variation production 1200 in the unit production TE [1], the roulette production RLT _B [1] is executed and continued in the roulette production RLT _B [1]. A continuous effect by specifying the effect suggestion symbol PD4 is executed, and then a unit effect TE [2] including pseudo-revariation is executed, and then a medium or strong reach effect that is the target reach effect is executed (the unit effect at this time) TE [2] may or may not include a roulette effect).

As shown in FIG. 37, in the production E [EX4B], after starting the fluctuation production 1200 in the unit production TE [1], the roulette production RLT _B [1] is executed and weak in the roulette production RLT _B [1]. The reach effect suggestion pattern PD1 is specified, the interrupt continuation effect is executed before or during the execution of the weak reach effect in response to the specification, and then the unit effect TE [2] including the pseudo re-variation is executed. The medium reach effect or the strong reach effect is executed (the unit effect TE [2] at this time may or may not include the roulette effect).

In the production E [EX4B] of FIG. 37, the production until the completion of the execution of the roulette production RLT _B [1] is included in the unit production TE [1] after the start of the fluctuation production 1200. It can be considered that the production up to is included in the unit production TE [2] and the interruption continuation production is interposed between the unit productions TE [1] and TE [2]. Alternatively, it may be considered that the interrupt continuation effect is included in the unit effects TE [1] or TE [2].

  The form of the interruption continuation effect is not limited to that described above. For example, in the interrupt continuation effect, the unit effect TE [i + 1] is announced following the unit effect TE [i] by operating the movable accessory 130 in a predetermined manner. In this case, the operation of the movable accessory 130 according to the predetermined mode corresponds to the interruption continuation effect.

For example, the following effects may be possible. In the variation effect content determination process, the medium reach variation effect pattern X [2, 2] or the strong reach variation effect X [2, 3] that defines execution of the unit effect twice for the special figure determination information 1100 is selected. When the variation production flow Y _B1 or Y _B3 (see FIG. 28) is selected, the production control unit 403 performs the following production E [EX4C] or E [EX4D] in the variation production 1200 of the special figure determination information 1100. It may be performed selectively. In such a case, it can be determined by lottery using a random number for effects which of the effects E [EX4C] and E [EX4D] is performed. Productions E [EX4C] and E [EX4D] are forms of production E [EX4A] shown in FIG. 36 and production E [EX4B] shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 38, in the production E [EX4C], after starting the variation production 1200 in the unit production TE [1], the roulette production RLT _B [1] is executed and continued in the roulette production RLT _B [1]. The continuous effect by specifying the effect suggestion symbol PD4 is executed, and then the roulette effect RLT _B [2] is executed in the unit effect TE [2] including the pseudo re-variation. The candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _B [2] includes the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 and / or the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 and one or more arbitrary candidate symbols. Then, after specifying the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 or the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 in the roulette effect RLT _B [2], the medium or strong reach effect that is the target reach effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 39, in the production E [EX4D], after starting the variation production 1200 in the unit production TE [1], the roulette production RLT _B [1] is executed, and the roulette production RLT _B [1] is weak. The reach effect suggestion symbol PD1 is specified, the interrupt continuation effect is executed before or during execution of the weak reach effect in response to the specification, and then the roulette effect RLT in the unit effect TE [2] including the pseudo-revariation. _B Execute [2]. The candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _B [2] includes the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 and / or the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 and one or more arbitrary candidate symbols. Then, after specifying the medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 or the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 in the roulette effect RLT _B [2], the medium or strong reach effect that is the target reach effect is executed.

In the production E [EX4D] of FIG. 39, the production until the completion of the execution of the roulette production RLT _B [1] is included in the unit production TE [1] after the start of the fluctuation production 1200, and the target reach production from the pseudo-revariation. It can be considered that the production up to is included in the unit production TE [2] and the interruption continuation production is interposed between the unit productions TE [1] and TE [2]. Alternatively, it may be considered that the interrupt continuation effect is included in the unit effects TE [1] or TE [2].

For example, the following effects may be possible. In the variation effect content determination process, the strong reach variation effect pattern X [3, 3] that defines the execution of the unit effect three times for the special figure determination information 1100 is selected and the variation effect flow Y _C1 or Y _C3 29) is selected, the effect control unit 403 may selectively perform the following effects E [EX4E] or E [EX4F] in the variable effect 1200 of the special figure determination information 1100. In such a case, it is possible to determine which of the effects E [EX4E] and E [EX4F] is performed by a lottery using a random number for effects.

As shown in FIG. 40, in the production E [EX4E], after starting the variation production 1200 with the unit production TE [1], the roulette production RLT _C [1] is executed and continued with the roulette production RLT _C [1]. run the continued effect by a particular effect suggested symbol PD4, at then run the roulette effect RLT _C [2] in the unit effect TE [2] including pseudo re variation of the first roulette effect RLT _C [2] The continuation effect by specifying the continuation effect suggestion symbol PD4 is executed, and then the roulette effect RLT _C [3] is executed in the unit effect TE [3] including the second pseudo re-variation. The candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _C [3] includes the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 and one or more other candidate symbols. Then, after specifying the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 in the roulette effect RLT _C [3], the strong reach effect that is the target reach effect is executed.

As shown in FIG. 41, in the production E [EX4F], after starting the variation production 1200 in the unit production TE [1], the roulette production RLT _C [1] is executed and weak in the roulette production RLT _C [1]. Reach effect suggestion symbol PD1 is specified, and the first interrupt continuation effect is executed before or during execution of the weak reach effect in response to the specification, and thereafter, the unit effect TE [ 2], the roulette effect RLT _C [2] is executed. The medium reach effect suggestion symbol PD2 is specified in the roulette effect RLT _C [2] of the effect E [EX4F], and the second interrupt continuation effect is executed before or during the execution of the medium reach effect in response to the specification. Thereafter, the roulette effect RLT _C [3] is executed in the unit effect TE [3] including the second pseudo re-variation. The candidate symbol group in the roulette effect RLT _C [3] includes the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 and one or more other candidate symbols. Then, after specifying the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 in the roulette effect RLT _C [3], the strong reach effect that is the target reach effect is executed.

In the production E [EX4F] of FIG. 41, the production until the execution of the roulette production RLT _C [1] is completed is included in the unit production TE [1] after the start of the fluctuation production 1200, and the unit productions TE [1] and TE [ 2] includes the first interrupt continuation effect, and the unit effect TE [2] includes the effect from the first pseudo-revariation to the completion of the execution of the roulette effect RLT _C [2]. In addition, the second interrupt continuation effect is interposed between the unit effects TE [2] and TE [3], and the effects from the second pseudo-revariation to the target reach effect are unit effects TE [ 3]. Alternatively, the first interrupt continuation effect is included in the unit effect TE [1] or TE [2], and the second interrupt continuation effect is included in the unit effect TE [2] or TE [3]. You may think that it is.

  In the variation effect 1200, the interrupt effect continuation effect is executed after the reach effect suggestion symbol associated with the first reach effect is specified by the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [x], and then the unit effect TE [y ], When the second reach effect is executed, the expectation of the jackpot game regarding the second reach effect is preferably higher than that of the first reach effect. Execution of interrupt continuation effects and the accompanying increase in the number of executions of unit effects are likely to increase the player's expectation. In this way, the player's expectation can be raised. However, the expectation level of the jackpot game for the second reach effect may be equal to that of the first reach effect.

In the variation effect 1200, the interrupt continuation effect is executed after the reach effect suggestion symbol (PD1, PD2 or PD3) associated with the first reach effect is specified by the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [x]. Then, when the roulette effect is performed in the unit effect TE [y], the effect control unit 403 performs the candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, suggesting a loss) in the candidate symbol display effect of the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [y]. The symbol PD5) may not be displayed (that is, the candidate symbol ZZ _A may be excluded from the candidate symbol group), or in the candidate symbol group in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [y]. Even if the candidate symbol ZZ _A (for example, the suggestion symbol PD5) is included, the candidate symbol ZZ _A may not be specified. In order to ensure this, for example, when the candidate symbol ZZ _A is the loss suggestion symbol PD5, the loss variation effect pattern X [i, 6] (ie, the above-described loss) When the variation effect pattern X [i, 6] _F ) is selected, it is preferable that the interrupt continuation effect is not performed after the reach effect suggestion symbol (PD1, PD2 or PD3) is specified by the roulette effect. The same applies when the candidate symbol ZZ _A is a RUSH suggestion symbol PD7 or a latent suggestion symbol PD8.

  As described above, after the reach effect suggestion symbol is specified in the roulette effect, the continuous effect (interrupt effect) can be executed and a new unit effect can be performed, so that the specified reach effect is suggested. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation regarding the execution of a reach effect that has a higher expectation level for a jackpot game than a reach effect corresponding to a symbol. In other words, it is expected that the player's expectation will be improved step by step to attract interest in the production.

  Here, for any two of the reach effect suggestion symbols PD1 to PD3, the reach effect suggestion symbol with the lower expectation level of the corresponding jackpot game is called the weak side suggestion symbol, and the expectation level of the corresponding jackpot game is The higher reach design suggestion is called the strong suggestion design. For example, when the symbol PD1 is a weak suggestion symbol, the symbol PD2 or PD3 is a strong suggestion symbol, and when the symbol PD2 is a weak suggestion symbol, the symbol PD3 is a strong suggestion symbol.

  The effect control unit 403 is a case where the unit effect TE [y] is repeatedly performed after the unit effect TE [x] even when the unit effect TE [y] is performed later. In addition, in the unit effect TE [x], it may be possible to perform a roulette effect that specifies at least the weak side suggested symbol among the weak side suggested symbol and the strong side suggested symbol. “A roulette effect that specifies at least the weak suggestion symbol among the weak suggestion symbol and the strong suggestion symbol” refers only to a roulette effect that specifies the weak suggestion symbol, or a roulette that specifies the weak suggestion symbol This refers to a roulette effect that specifies a design or a strong side suggestion symbol. Therefore, the effect control unit 403 can perform a roulette effect that specifies the weak suggestion symbol or the strong suggestion symbol in the unit effect TE [x] even when the unit effect TE [y] is performed later. It may be possible.

Strong side suggestion pattern, rather than in the roulette production which takes place in the unit effect less than a predetermined number-th NUM _B1, may also be susceptible to a particular direction of the roulette effect performed by the predetermined number-th NUM _B1 or more unit director . “Easy to identify a strong side suggestion” may mean that a strong side suggestion is always specified.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the maximum number of unit effects included in the variable effect 1200 is 4, so NUM _B1 is either 2, 3, or 4. Therefore, the unit effects less than the predetermined number of NUM _B1 indicate only the unit effects TE [1] if “NUM _B1 = 2”, and the unit effects TE [1] and TE [2 if “NUM _B1 = 3”. ], And if “NUM _B1 = 4”, each of unit effects TE [1] to TE [3] is indicated. The predetermined number of times th NUM _B1 or more unit director, "NUM _B1 = 2" if the unit directing TE [2] refers to each of _{~TE [4], "NUM B1} = 3" If the unit directing TE [3] And TE [4], and if “NUM _B1 = 4”, only unit effect TE [4] is indicated.

In order to achieve this, for example, the performance control unit 403, the probability of strong side suggested symbol in the roulette production which is performed in a predetermined number-th NUM _B1 more unit demonstration is identified, a unit rendition of less than the predetermined number-th NUM _B1 It is preferable to perform the variation effect content determination process so as to be higher than the probability that the strong side suggestion symbol is specified in the roulette effect to be performed. The effect control unit 403 may perform the variable effect content determination process through lottery using the effect random numbers generated by the effect control unit 403 so as to realize this.

A specific example is given assuming that the strong side suggestion symbol is the strong reach production suggestion symbol PD3. The variation production pattern in which the strong reach production suggestion pattern PD3 is specified in the roulette production and the strong reach production is executed as the target reach is i among the strong reach fluctuation production patterns X [i, 3] accompanied by i unit productions. This is a strong reach fluctuation effect pattern (hereinafter, referred to as a strong reach fluctuation effect pattern X [i, 3] _F ) in which a roulette effect is performed at the unit effect TE [i]. The effect control unit 403 can select the strong reach fluctuation effect pattern X [i, 3] _F when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a16 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100. Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a16 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the production control unit 403 has a strong reach fluctuation production pattern X with unit production for i times with a predetermined probability KYO _B [i]. [I, 3] The variation effect content determination process may be performed so that _F is selected. The effect control unit 403 can make such a selection by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. Here, “0 <KYO _B [1] <KYO _B [2] <KYO _B [3] <KYO _B [4] <1” is satisfied.

In this case, among all the events in which the strong reach effect suggestion pattern PD3 is specified in the roulette effect (in other words, for example, in the strong reach variation effect patterns X [1,3] _{F to} X [4,3] _F ), “ Probability that the strong reach effect suggestion pattern PD3 is specified by the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [1] (KYO _B [1]; for example, 1%) ”<“ strong in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [2] Probability of specifying the reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 (KYO _B [2]; for example, 4%) "<" Probability of specifying the strong reach effect indication symbol PD3 in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [3] (KYO _B [3]; for example 35%) ”<“ probability that the strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3 is specified by the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [4] (KYO _B [4]; for example 60%) ”. However, the probability KYO _B [1] may be zero. Alternatively, the probabilities KYO _B [1] and KYO _B [2] may be zero.

  When the unit effect is performed more than a predetermined number of times, the player expands the expectation for the jackpot (especially the BONUS jackpot) (as described above, the more the unit effect is executed, the more reliable the variation effect is. The degree will be higher). In the roulette production in the unit production more than the predetermined number of times, by making it easy to specify the strong suggestion symbol (PD2 or PD3), it is possible to further increase the expectation of the expansion, and the player for the production Can attract the interest of Needless to say, it is important for the gaming machine 100 to realize an attractive effect.

Further, for example, in the case of performing a roulette effect with a unit effect of a predetermined number of times NUM _B2 or more in one variation effect 1200, the effect control unit 403 (for example, the roulette effect control unit included in the effect control unit 403) In the candidate symbol display effect, the weak suggestion symbol may not be displayed (that is, the weak suggestion symbol may be excluded from the candidate symbol group).

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the maximum number of unit effects included in the variable effect 1200 is 4, so NUM _B2 is either 2, 3 or 4. Therefore, the unit production of the predetermined number of times NUM _B2 or more indicates each of the unit productions TE [2] to TE [4] if “NUM _B2 = 2”, and unit production TE [if “NUM _B2 = 3”. 3] and TE [4]. If “NUM _B2 = 4”, only unit effect TE [4] is indicated. Usually, it can be considered that “NUM _B2 = NUM _B1 ”.

For example, when “NUM _B2 = 3” and the variation effect pattern X [3, j] and the variation effect flow Y _C1 in FIG. 29 are selected and the variation effect 1200 according to them is executed, the roulette effect RLT _{In C} [1] and RLT _C [2], the candidate design group can include a weak suggestion symbol, but in the roulette effect RLT _C [3], which is a roulette effect in the unit effect more than a predetermined number of times NUM _B2 . It is better not to include the weak side suggestion symbol in the candidate symbol group. Similarly, for example, when “NUM _B2 = 4” and the variation effect pattern X [4, j] and the variation effect flow Y _D1 in FIG. 30 are selected and the variation effect 1200 according to them is executed, the roulette is executed. directing the _{RLT D [1] ~RLT D [} 3], may be included weak side suggested symbol candidate symbol group, roulette effect RLT _C [4 is a roulette effect in rendering a predetermined number-th NUM _B2 or more unit ], It is better not to include the weak suggestion symbol in the candidate symbol group.

In the case where the weak side suggestion symbol is the weak reach effect suggestion symbol PD1, for example, if “NUM _B2 = 3”, the weak reach fluctuation effect pattern X [3, 1] defining execution of the unit effect three times or more. And X [4,1] may not be selected. Then, since there is no need to specify the weak reach effect suggestion pattern PD1 in the third or fourth unit effect, the weak reach effect suggestion pattern PD1 in the roulette effect in the third or fourth unit effect. There is no problem even if it is not included in the candidate symbol group. Even if the variation effect content determination process is performed so that the weak reach variation effect pattern X [3, 1] or X [4, 1] can be selected, the unit effect in the weak reach variation effect pattern X [3, 1]. It is preferable that the roulette effect is not performed in the unit effect TE [4] in the TE [3] and the weak reach variation effect pattern X [4, 1]. The same may be done when “NUM _B2 = 4”.

In addition, for example, a weak side suggestion pattern, rather than in the roulette production which takes place in the unit effect less than a predetermined number-th NUM _B3, as is difficult to be identified towards the roulette effect performed by the predetermined number-th NUM _B3 more unit director May be. “It is difficult to identify a weak side suggestion symbol” may mean that a weak side suggestion symbol is not identified at all.

As described above, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the maximum number of unit effects included in the variable effect 1200 is 4, so NUM _B3 is either 2, 3 or 4. Therefore, the unit effects less than the predetermined number of NUM _B3 indicate only the unit effects TE [1] if “NUM _B3 = 2”, and the unit effects TE [1] and TE [2 if “NUM _B3 = 3”. ], And “NUM _B3 = 4” indicates each of the unit effects TE [1] to TE [3]. The predetermined number of times th NUM _B3 more unit director, "NUM _B3 = 2" if the unit directing TE [2] refers to each of _{~TE [4], "NUM B3} = 3" If the unit directing TE [3] And TE [4], and “NUM _B3 = 4” indicates only the unit effect TE [4]. Usually, it can be considered that “NUM _B3 = NUM _B2 ”.

A specific example is given assuming that the weak side suggestion symbol is the weak reach production suggestion symbol PD1. The variation production pattern in which the weak reach production suggestion pattern PD1 is specified in the roulette production and the weak reach production is executed as the target reach production is the weak reach fluctuation production pattern X [i, 1] accompanied by i unit productions. This is a weak reach fluctuation effect pattern (hereinafter, referred to as weak reach fluctuation effect pattern X [i, 1] _F ) in which the roulette effect is performed in the i-th unit effect TE [i]. The effect control unit 403 can select the change effect pattern X [i, 1] _F when the special figure change pattern THp_a14 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100. Therefore, when the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected for the special figure determination information 1100, the production control unit 403 has a weak reach fluctuation production pattern X with unit production for i times with a predetermined probability ZYAKU _B [i]. [I, 1] The variation effect content determination process may be performed so that _F is selected. The effect control unit 403 can make such a selection by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself. Here, “1> ZYAKU _B [1]> ZYAKU _B [2]> ZYAKU _B [3]> ZYAKU _B [4]> 0” is satisfied.

In this case, among all the events in which the weak reach effect suggestion symbol PD1 is specified in the roulette effect (in other words, for example, in the weak reach fluctuation effect patterns X [1,1] _{F to} X [4,1] _F ), “ Probability that weak reach effect suggestion pattern PD1 is specified by roulette effect in unit effect TE [1] (ZYAKU _B [1]; for example, 50%) ">" weak in roulette effect in unit effect TE [2] Probability of specifying the reach effect suggestion symbol PD1 (ZYAKU _B [2]; for example, 45%) >> Probability of specifying the weak reach effect indication symbol PD1 in the roulette effect in the unit effect TE [3] (ZYAKU _B [3]; for example, 4%) ">" probability of weakness reach effect suggests symbol PD1 is specified in a unit effect TE [4] roulette effect in (ZYAKU _B [4]; for example, 1%) ", and However, the probability ZYAKU _B [4] may be zero. Alternatively, the probabilities ZYAKU _B [3] and ZYAKU _B [4] may be zero.

  When the unit effect is performed more than a predetermined number of times, the player expands the expectation for the jackpot (especially the BONUS jackpot) (as described above, the more the unit effect is executed, the more reliable the variation effect is. The degree will be higher). By preventing the weak side suggestion symbol (PD1 or PD2) from appearing in the roulette production in the unit production more than the predetermined number of times, it is possible to avoid the diminished expectation of the expectation and It can attract a lot of interest. Needless to say, it is important for the gaming machine 100 to realize an attractive effect. In addition, in the roulette production in the unit production more than the predetermined number of times, even if the weak side suggestion symbol (PD1 or PD2) appears, it is difficult to specify the weak side suggestion symbol, so that the expectation that is swollen It is possible to suppress the decline. Attracting interest is also promoted by reducing expectations.

<< 5th Example >>
A fifth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. As an example of the roulette effect, the middle symbol roulette effect is shown in FIG. 19 and the dedicated roulette effect is shown in FIG. 20, but the form of the roulette effect is not limited to these.

  As shown in FIG. 42, for example, the roulette effect is a candidate symbol display effect in which any two or more candidate symbols (images 2111 to 2113 in FIG. 42) included in the candidate symbols PD1 to PD8 are displayed in order on the image display unit 104. And two or more candidate symbols displayed in the candidate symbol display effect are displayed on the image display unit 104 in order for a predetermined time, and then a candidate symbol specifying effect for specifying one of them is included. good.

  The candidate symbol in the roulette effect may be a symbol displayed (drawn) on a rotating drum (not shown) that mechanically rotates instead of the image display unit 104.

<< Sixth Example >>
A sixth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. A so-called story pseudo-continuous effect may be configured by one or more unit effects. In the story pseudo-continuous production, the production of a story composed of a plurality of chapters is performed, and each chapter corresponds to a unit production.

  As shown in FIG. 43, when the maximum number of executions of unit effects is 4, the story is composed of Chapters 1 to 4, and the effects expressing the first to fourth chapters are unit effects TE [ 1] to TE [4].

<< Seventh Embodiment >>
A seventh embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the present embodiment, the specifications that can generate a short-latency hit, a short-range hit per hit, and a small hit have been described. It is also possible to adopt a specification that cannot be used for the gaming machine 100. In the case where a small hit cannot occur, the above-mentioned “lack other than small hits” refers to all the losts that are not big hits.

<< Consideration of Invention >>
The invention relating to this embodiment will be considered.

The gaming machine W _{1 according} to one aspect of the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed when a start condition is satisfied, and a predetermined effect unit including a display unit. An effect control means for performing an effect according to the determination result, wherein the effect control means is a pre-stage effect control means for repeatedly performing a predetermined pre-stage effect once or a plurality of times. After the preceding stage effect is performed, a special effect control means capable of performing a special effect (e.g., reach effect) suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high, and the preceding stage effect is performed. 1st specific candidate (example: reach production suggestion pattern PD1-PD3) which suggests that the said special production is performed, and the 2nd specific candidate (example: which suggests that the previous stage production is performed repeatedly) Continuous production suggestion pattern PD ) Including a specific effect (eg, roulette effect) including an effect that causes the display means to display a plurality of specific candidates including an effect) and an effect that specifies any of the plurality of specific candidates. When the previous stage effect is repeatedly performed after the special effect is performed, the special effect control unit causes the special effect to be performed even in the repeated previous stage effect. It is possible to do this.

  The special effect is an interesting effect that can suggest what kind of effect the effect corresponding to the determination result of the determination means will be developed, or may indicate the expectation of execution of the special game. It is possible to make the game more interesting by forming the gaming machine so that such special effects can be executed even in the preceding stage effect that has been repeatedly executed.

For example, in the gaming machine W ₁ , the special effect control means may include a third specific candidate (in which the special effect is not performed and the preceding stage effect is not repeatedly performed among the plurality of specific candidates ( For example, the third specific candidate may include the PD5 and the PD8, and the third specific candidate may include the PD7 and the PD8. It may be excluded from the plurality of specific candidates.

The gaming machine W _{2 according} to one aspect of the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and a predetermined effect unit including a display unit. An effect control means for performing an effect according to the determination result, wherein the effect control means is a pre-stage effect control means for repeatedly performing a predetermined pre-stage effect once or a plurality of times. After the preceding stage effect is performed, a special effect control means capable of performing a special effect (e.g., reach effect) suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high, and the preceding stage effect is performed. A first specific candidate (for example, reach effect suggestion symbols PD1 to PD3) suggesting that the special effect is performed and a second specific candidate (for example, mainly: PD7 including PD7 A special effect (eg, roulette effect) including an effect of displaying a plurality of specific candidates including PD8 on the display means and an effect of specifying any of the plurality of specific candidates. Special effect control means capable of performing the special effect control means, and when the preceding stage effect is repeatedly performed after the special effect is performed, the special effect control means also includes the special effect control unit in the repeated previous stage effect. It is possible to produce an effect.

  The special effect is an interesting effect that can suggest what kind of effect the effect corresponding to the determination result of the determination means will be developed, or may indicate the expectation of execution of the special game. It is possible to make the game more interesting by forming the gaming machine so that such special effects can be executed even in the preceding stage effect that has been repeatedly executed.

The gaming machine W _{3 according} to one aspect of the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and a predetermined effect unit including a display unit. An effect control means for performing an effect according to the determination result, wherein the effect control means is a pre-stage effect control means for repeatedly performing a predetermined pre-stage effect once or a plurality of times. After the pre-stage effect is performed, the first special effect (e.g., weak reach effect) suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high and the expectation degree of execution of the special game over the first special effect Special effect control means capable of performing any one of a plurality of special effects including a second special effect (for example, a strong reach effect) that suggests that the above stage effect is being performed. , Indicating that the first special performance will be performed A plurality of specific candidates including a first specific candidate (e.g., weak reach effect suggestion symbol PD1) and a second specific candidate (e.g., strong reach effect suggestion symbol PD3) suggesting that the second special effect is performed. A special effect control means capable of performing a special effect (roulette effect) including an effect to be displayed on the display means and an effect that specifies any of the plurality of specific candidates. The effect control means specifies at least the first specific candidate of the first and second specific candidates (that is, specifies the first specific candidate, for example) even when the preceding stage effect is repeatedly performed later. Or a special effect (specifying the first or second specific candidate) can be performed.

  For example, even if the former stage effect is repeatedly performed later, by making it possible to perform a special effect that specifies the first specific candidate (in other words, the first specific candidate is specified in the special effect) Regarding the fact that the second special effect with higher expectation of the special game than the first special effect corresponding to the first specific candidate is executed, by making it possible to perform a new unit effect later) Can have a sense of expectation. In other words, it is expected that the player's expectation will be improved step by step to attract interest in the production.

The determination means in the gaming machines W _{1 to} W ₃ is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The effect control means in the gaming machines W _{1 to} W ₃ 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 winning opening may be the big winning opening 111, and thus the special game may be a game involving opening of the big winning opening 111 (for example, a big win game or a small win game). 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.

<< Deformation, etc. >>
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 big prize opening 401 main control part (determination 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 display means to perform an effect according to the determination result of the determination means, and a gaming machine comprising:
The production control means includes
A pre-stage production control means for repeatedly performing a predetermined pre-stage production once or a plurality of times;
A special production control means capable of performing a special production suggesting that the degree of expectation of the execution of the special game is high after the previous stage production is performed;
A plurality of specific candidates including a first specific candidate that suggests that the special effect is performed and a second specific candidate that suggests that the previous stage effect is repeatedly performed when the previous stage effect is performed. A special effect control means capable of causing a special effect including an effect to be displayed on the display means and an effect for specifying any of the plurality of specific candidates,
The special effect control means is capable of causing the special effect to be performed in the repeated previous stage effect when the previous stage effect is repeatedly performed after the special effect is performed. To play. The special effect control means can include, among the plurality of specific candidates, a third specific candidate that suggests that the special effect is not performed and that the preceding stage effect is not repeatedly performed,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the third specific candidate is excluded from the plurality of specific candidates in the special effect when the special effect is performed in the preceding stage more than a predetermined number of times. .

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