JP2017035593A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of games by a presentation using a movable accessory.SOLUTION: Presentation control means can cause an execution of a special presentation which suggests that an execution possibility of a special game is high, and before causing the special presentation to be executed, can cause an execution of a precursory presentation which is a presentation using a first movable accessory and a second movable accessory, and which suggests an execution of the special presentation. The precursory presentation includes a first precursory presentation for causing a movement of the first movable accessor and the second movable accessory in a predetermined prescribed sequence and a second precursory presentation for causing a movement of the first movable accessor and the second movable accessory simultaneously. When the first precursory presentation has been performed and when the second precursory presentation has been performed, a probability for an execution of the special game is configured to be different to each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

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

  Conventionally, the right to win a lottery (right to win a lottery) is acquired on the condition that a game ball wins at the starting gate, and the big prize opening is opened multiple times when the winner is won by the lottery There is known a gaming machine in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained when a special game is executed and a game ball wins a prize at the special winning opening.

  As one type of such gaming machine, there is a gaming machine in which the result of a winning lottery is suggested by an effect using an image display unit on which an effect image is displayed. In recent years, as an image display unit, an image display unit (main liquid crystal) fixedly arranged at the center of the gaming machine, and another image display unit (sub liquid crystal) arranged movably around the main liquid crystal A gaming machine equipped with is known. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-212163 A

  Although the above-mentioned sub liquid crystal can be said to be a kind of movable accessory in that it is movably arranged, various effects using the movable accessory have been provided in the past. In order to improve, it is necessary to use a movable accessory for a new production mode.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by using a moving object.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has at least a first determination unit for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is to be performed when the start condition is satisfied, and based on the result of the determination. And an effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means including the second movable accessory and the second moveable character to perform a predetermined effect, wherein the effect control means may cause the special game to be performed in the effect It is possible to perform a special effect that suggests that it is high, and before performing the special effect, the effect using the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory is the special effect. It is possible to perform a precursor effect suggesting that an effect is performed, and the precursor effect is a first that operates the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory in a predetermined order. A prelude direction, the first movable accessory and the There is a second sign effect that simultaneously operates two movable actors, and the probability that the special game will be performed when the first sign effect is performed and when the second sign effect is performed. They are different from each other.

  In the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, the special effect includes a first special effect and a second special effect that suggests that the possibility is higher than the first special effect, and the first precursor effect is performed. It is desirable that the probability that the second special effect is performed is different between when the second sign effect is performed and when the second sign effect is performed.

  In the gaming machine configured as described above, it is preferable that the second special effect is performed with a higher probability when the second sign effect is performed than when the first sign effect is performed.

  In the gaming machine configured as described above, each of the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory includes display means capable of displaying an effect image, and the effect control means performs the second special effect. It is desirable that a suggestion image suggesting that the second special effect is performed can be displayed on each of the display means in the second sign effect before the display.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to perform an effect that can enhance the interest of a game using a movable accessory.

Front view of gaming machine according to the present embodiment Schematic enlarged view of the information display section in the gaming machine of FIG. Rear perspective view of gaming machine according to the present embodiment Block diagram of the part related to the control of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment A diagram listing some of the processes executed by the main control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing of the judgment table per special figure in the main control part of the gaming machine The figure which shows the type of jackpot which concerns on this embodiment Explanatory diagram showing the transition of gaming state and production mode triggered by the occurrence of jackpot Explanatory drawing of the special figure variation pattern table for the initial state in the main control unit of the gaming machine A diagram listing some of the processes executed by the effect control unit of the gaming machine Illustration of production mode Explanatory drawing of the production scenario table in the production control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing which shows the example of production pattern 1st explanatory drawing which shows the production example of the development suggestion production 2nd explanatory drawing which shows the production example of the development suggestion production 3rd explanatory drawing which shows the production example of the development suggestion production 4th explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect of a development suggestion production 5th explanatory drawing which shows the production example of a development suggestion production 6th explanatory drawing which shows the production example of a development suggestion production 7th explanatory drawing which shows the production example of the development suggestion production 8th explanatory drawing which shows the example of production of a development suggestion production 9th explanatory drawing which shows the example of production of the development suggestion production 10th explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect of a development suggestion production 11th explanatory drawing which shows the example of production of a development suggestion production

<< First Embodiment >>
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. In the following description, up, down, left, and right refer to the top, bottom, left, and right viewed from the player facing the game board 101 unless otherwise specified, and the vertical and horizontal directions 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.

  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 opened and closed, 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). Thus, the window part 12a formed by fitting the glass plate which has transparency is formed.

  The gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11 and includes the components shown in FIG. 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.

  A first image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like is fixedly disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. Further, on the left side and the right side of the first image display unit 104, a second image display unit 140 and a third image display unit 141 that are smaller in screen size than the first image display unit 104 are arranged, respectively. . In the present specification, the first image display unit 104 is referred to as “main liquid crystal”, the second image display unit 140 is referred to as “sub liquid crystal A”, and the third image display unit 141 is referred to as “sub liquid crystal B”. is there. Various effect images are displayed on each image display unit. In the drawing, the sub liquid crystal A is indicated by a solid line, and the sub liquid crystal B is indicated by an alternate long and short dash line so that the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B can be easily distinguished.

  Unlike the main liquid crystal, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are arranged to be movable with respect to the game board 101. The sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B basically stand by at the reference position, and move to the operating position according to the effect and are used for the effect. The sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B stand by at a position where the player can visually recognize the entire display area of the main liquid crystal at the reference position. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Located on the left and right sides. On the other hand, in the operating position, the sub liquid crystal A rotates 90 degrees clockwise, for example, advances to the front of the main liquid crystal, and the sub liquid crystal A covers a part of the display area of the main liquid crystal as viewed from the player It becomes. Further, in the operating position, the sub liquid crystal B rotates, for example, 90 degrees counterclockwise, advances to the front of the main liquid crystal, and the sub liquid crystal B covers a part of the display area of the main liquid crystal as viewed from the player. It becomes a state. The operating positions of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are set to positions that do not interfere with each other when both are in the operating position. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Is set to the left front of the main liquid crystal, and the operating position of the sub liquid crystal B is set to the right front of the main liquid crystal. Furthermore, the operating positions of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B do not interfere with each other at the operating position, but are set at adjacent positions so that they can be used together for production in the operating position. In the present specification and drawings, the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal B is “moved” when the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal B is moved from the reference position to the operation position, or moved from the operation position to the reference position. May be referred to as “acting” or “operation” and may be considered synonymous.

  In this embodiment, the screen size of the main liquid crystal is, for example, 19 inches, the screen size of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B is, for example, 4.3 inches, and the main liquid crystal is larger than the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B. Although the screen size is large and the screen sizes of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are the same, the size relationship between the screen sizes of the image display units can be arbitrarily determined. For example, the screen sizes of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B may be larger than the screen size of the main liquid crystal, and the screen sizes of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B may be different from each other. Further, the number of sub liquid crystals is not limited to two, but may be one or three or more.

  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). When the game ball passes through the start port 105 (the game ball wins the start port 105), the first start condition is established, and the game ball passes through the start port 106 (the game ball wins the start port 106). The second start condition is satisfied. If the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, then a winning lottery is executed. Further, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball in the starting port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. The game balls that are paid out due to the winning of the game balls with respect to the start ports 105 and 106 and the winning ports (large winning port 111 and normal winning port 112) are also referred to as winning balls. The fact that three game balls are paid out in response to winning of a game ball for the start port 105 can be referred to as “there are three prize balls for the start port 105”. In the present embodiment, the starting balls 105 and 106, the big winning opening 111, and the normal winning opening 112 have 3, 3, 14, and 10, respectively. The first start port 105 is a start port that is always open, whereas the second start port 106 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 107 is operating. In the following description, the winning lottery based on the first starting condition established by winning the game ball at the first starting port 105 is referred to as “first special symbol lottery”, and the winning ball is won at the second starting port 106. The winning lottery based on the established second start condition is sometimes referred to as “second special symbol lottery”, and when it is not necessary to distinguish between the two, it is simply referred to as “winning lottery”. The winning prize may be read as winning.

  The electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second starting 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 420 (see FIG. 4) included 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. A gate 108 is disposed on the right side of the image display unit 104. When the game ball passes through the gate 108, the normal symbol lottery condition is established, and the normal symbol lottery is executed. The electric tulip 107 is released based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Similarly to the start ports 105 and 106, the gate 108 also forms a start region through which game balls can pass.

  A big prize opening 111 is provided to the right of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The big prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107. The grand prize opening 111 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult for a game ball to win the grand prize opening 111, and an open state (an open state) that makes it easier to win a game ball in the big prize opening 111 than in the closed state. Take one of the states. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid 421 (see FIG. 4) 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 winning lottery, a predetermined round is selected until a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning winning games) is satisfied. Repeat as many times as possible (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, 10) of winning balls when detecting a winning at 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). Note that the installation positions of the recovery port 113 and the information display unit 114 can be arbitrarily changed.

  As described above, the door frame 12 is formed with the window portion 12a, and the game machine 100 hits the window portion 12a (the outer peripheral portion of the door frame 12) until the gaming machine 100 shows the lottery result of the lottery. Various production members and the like used for any production including the above are incorporated. As the effect member, the first speaker 115a, the second speaker 115b, and the third speaker 115c (hereinafter referred to as “speaker 115” when it is not necessary to distinguish between the speakers). .), 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 is a member that basically stands by at the reference position and moves to the operating position when it is used for production, and constitutes part of the production.

  Although not shown, the effect light unit 116 is also provided in the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B. Specifically, the effect light unit 116 is provided in the frame portion of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B. When the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are used for a predetermined effect, the light emission mode (light emission color, light emission luminance, lighting / flashing) of the effect light unit 116 provided in the frame portion of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B is used. Etc.) constitutes 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 rotational leading end side of the movable accessory 117 is a position protruding 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.

  By the way, the movable combination used for production is also provided on the game board 101, and in this embodiment, the movable board combinations 130 and 131 (see FIG. 1) are provided on the game board 101. The movable board objects 130 and 131 basically stand by at the reference position (position shown in FIG. 1), and when used for production, the operation position (from the reference position toward the center of the image display unit 104). A part of the effect is configured by sliding to the position where the image display unit 104 has advanced to the front).

  The movable board objects 130 and 131 stand by at a reference position at a position where almost the entire display area of the main liquid crystal is visible from the player. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Located above and below. On the other hand, in the operating position, the movable board accessory 130 slides downward and advances in front of the main liquid crystal, and the movable board accessory 130 covers a part of the display area of the main liquid crystal as viewed from the player. It becomes. Further, in the operating position, the movable board accessory 131 slides upward and advances to the front of the main liquid crystal so that the movable board accessory 131 covers a part of the display area of the main liquid crystal as viewed from the player. It becomes. The operating positions of the panel movable accessories 130 and 131 are set to positions that do not interfere with each other when both are in the operating position. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. The operating position is set at the top and front of the main liquid crystal, and the operating position of the movable board accessory 131 is set at the bottom and front of the main liquid crystal. Furthermore, the operating positions of the movable board 130 and 131 are set adjacent to each other so that they do not interfere with each other at the operating position, but can be used together for production in the operating position.

<Supplementary Information on Sub-Liquid Crystal A (Second Image Display Unit 140) and Sub-Liquid Crystal B (Third Image Display Unit 141)>
As described above, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B have properties as display means for displaying an effect image. In addition, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are movable in that they are arranged to be movable with respect to the game board 101. It can be said that it has the property as a light emitting means in that the effect light unit 116 is provided on the frame and the effect light unit 116. Therefore, in this specification, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B may be handled not only as a display means but also as a movable accessory or a light emitting means. For example, in FIG. 4, in the configuration controlled by the effect control unit 403, reference numerals 140 and 141 are assigned to the image display unit and the movable board accessory, respectively, for the purpose described above.

  An operation handle 119 is arranged at the lower right position of the door frame 12. 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. When the player performs a right-handed game, which will be described later, the angle by which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated may be increased as compared with the case of performing a left-handed game. The operation handle 119 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 120. Only when the sensor detects that the firing instruction member 120 is directly operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 fires a game ball.

  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 accepting unit for accepting 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 the 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)).

<< 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 the lottery result of the winning lottery, a normal symbol display unit 202 that displays a normal symbol indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, A 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 (information for determining the usual figure described later) due to the game ball passing through the gate 108 is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of the held rights is the number of held information U3. Is displayed on the display unit 203c.

<< 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. Those boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed of 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 in the off state, 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 switch, the game information of the gaming machine 100 is initialized (RAM clear), and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes 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 not in the initial state, and 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 winning lottery based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information corresponds to acquisition of the right to win a lottery. In the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a win is won (whether or not a big win or lost). In some cases, the winning of a jackpot is expressed as the occurrence of a jackpot. 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 since 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 winning 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 winning 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.

  The first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the type of jackpot when the winning lottery result is a jackpot. For example, when a 16R (special A) jackpot (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, is won, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed as red decorative symbols indicating the jackpot of 16R (for example, “3, 3, 3”). ”Or“ 7,7,7 ”in the numerical symbol). If you win a 4R (special B) jackpot, which will be described later, each decorative symbol is a blue decorative symbol (for example, “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7”) that represents a 4R jackpot. Stop and display at the doublet of the symbol). Even if the 16R jackpot is won, the above-mentioned blue decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104, and after that, a promotion promotion effect that clearly indicates that it is a 16R jackpot may be performed. .

  Also, if the winning lottery result is lost (that is, if the winning lottery is lost, in other words, if the winning lottery is not won), the first to third decorative symbols are stopped at the so-called non-zolo eyes. Display. The non-sloppy eyes correspond to stopping the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol with an unrelated symbol.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot including a game in which the round game that opens the jackpot 111 is performed for rounds (4 rounds or 16 rounds in this embodiment) according to the type of the jackpot (see FIG. 7). A game is performed. If the game ball wins the open big winning opening 111 while the big winning opening 111 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 14) of winning balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends.

  The jackpot game is started after a special symbol indicating that the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 201. When the jackpot game is started, a round game for opening the big prize opening 111 after a predetermined opening period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses is set in a predetermined inter-round interval period (a big prize opening opening pattern described later). A plurality of times (time according to the number of rounds set according to the type of jackpot described later (see FIG. 7)) are executed at intervals. Then, after the last round game ends and a predetermined ending period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the jackpot game is ended. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot game is composed of an opening period, a period in which N round games are executed, an interval period between rounds (N-1), and an ending period (N is the type of jackpot The number of rounds set according to the number of rounds). Note that the period from the start of the jackpot game to the end thereof (that is, the period during which the gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot game state) is also referred to as a jackpot game period or a jackpot game.

  The gaming machine 100 does not perform a winning lottery (special symbol lottery) in the big hit gaming state. After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which a winning lottery is performed by changing the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 from the jackpot gaming state to another gaming state (for example, a high probability electric support game state). To do. During the jackpot game, 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. Cannot win the ball. The jackpot game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (in other words, the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the game in the normal game state). The advantage in the jackpot game is that the player can easily obtain more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls is greater) with the opening of the big prize opening 111 than in the game in the normal game state. means.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 is a low-probability non-electric support game state that is a low-probability non-electric support game state and a high-probability electric support game state, Take any 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) belongs to the low probability gaming state. In the low probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a winning lottery using a low probability special figure determination table (see table TAt1 in FIG. 6 described later). In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that a lottery for winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/399 is performed.

  The high probability electric support game state belongs to the high probability game state. In the high-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a winning lottery using a high-probability special figure determination table (see table TAt2 in FIG. 6 described later). In the present embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that a lottery for winning a jackpot with a probability of 1/95 is performed. That is, in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot is won with a probability that is four times higher than that in the low-probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state for the jackpot winning.

  The high probability electric support game state belongs 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). A period in which the gaming machine 100 is in the electric support game state may be referred to as an electric support game period or an electric support game. 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 (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 winning of the winning lottery is a prize at the second start opening 106. The game area 103 is provided with nails and obstacles so that a game ball that is launched when a right-handed game is being played is not awarded to the first starting port 105, and right-handed game is performed. The first start condition is not satisfied.

  The normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state) belongs to the non-electric support game state where no electric support is given. In the non-electric support game state, the game is performed by left-handed as described above, and the winning lottery is mainly a winning to 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 the figure, the main control unit 401 has a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A mouth SW 414 b, a gate SW 415 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 416 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 111, and a normal winning that detects a gaming ball that has won a normal winning opening 112. The mouth SW 417 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 main control unit 401, and main control unit 401 receives a winning lottery based on the input detection signal. To store special figure determination information corresponding to the right for the purpose, to perform a lottery drawing using the special figure determination information, or to store information for the general figure determination corresponding to the right to receive the normal symbol lottery In addition, the normal symbol lottery is performed using the information for determining the normal figure, or the prize ball payout instruction is 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, and 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 the figure, the main controller 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 an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoids 421a and 421b based on the lottery result of the winning lottery or Not input. The solenoids 420 and 421 perform the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 107 and the 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 winning lottery, and display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. I do. 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. In the counter storage area 413c, various random number counters managed by the main control unit 401, including a random number counter C1 per special figure, a special figure random number counter C2, a special figure variation pattern random number counter C3, and a random number counter C4 per common figure. The count value is stored. The counters C1 to C4 respectively count a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a special fluctuation pattern random number, and a random number per ordinary figure. In the random number update process, 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 C4 exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, and thereafter the same Count up. Here, for example, it is assumed that 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 37904”, “0 to 99”, and “0 to 999”, respectively. Further, for example, it is assumed that a random number per common figure is counted within a range of “0 to 99”. 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 be said that" storing special figure determination information in the special figure determination information storage area 413d "and" holding the right to win a lottery "are synonymous). 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. Further, a priority order for receiving a winning 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, 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 ( That is, the second special symbol lottery has priority over the first special symbol lottery). 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 stores the counter at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW 415 (that is, when the normal symbol lottery condition is satisfied based on the passage of the gate 108). The count value of the random number counter C4 per ordinary figure in the area 413c is acquired, and the information for determining the usual figure (usual figure holding information) including the acquired count value of the counter C4 as a random number per ordinary figure is determined in the main RAM 413. Stored in the information storage area 413i. The common chart determination information storage area 413i can store the common chart determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit ("store the common chart determination information in the general chart determination information storage area 413i" and "normal "Reserving the right to draw a symbol" is synonymous. 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 (see FIG. 5) will be described. 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 above winning lottery may include special figure determination and special symbol determination, and may further include special figure variation pattern determination. Therefore, the special figure determination may be considered to include a winning lottery, or the special figure determination and the winning 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 the special symbol fluctuation display is performed for the fluctuation time indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern selected by the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the judgment result of the special figure judgment and the special symbol judgment. Let

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 411 sets a variation start command including the determination result of the special symbol determination, the special symbol determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination in the main RAM 413, thereby causing the effect control unit 403 to On the other hand, when the execution of the variation effect is instructed and the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the variation control command is set to the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the variation effect. In addition, when the result of the special figure hit determination indicates that the jackpot is won, the main CPU 411 sets an opening command in the main RAM 413 following the change stop command, so that the win associated with the effect control unit 403 is a jackpot. The execution start of the effect is instructed, and the ending command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the hit effect associated with the jackpot. These commands 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 erased from the storage area 413d (hence, the hold 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 winning lottery), the main CPU 411 performs determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and the high probability game flag is turned ON. If it has been set, judgment per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. Then, the main CPU 411 determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the jackpot, otherwise it is a loss (that is, the jackpot is won) Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. Here, the determination table TAt per special figure is formed so that the winning probability of winning the jackpot (winning probability of winning the lottery) becomes 1/399 and 1/95 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. It shall be.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots. There are special A and special B as jackpot types. The number of rounds is set for each of Special A and Special B, and the number of rounds for Special A and Special B is 16, 4 respectively. 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 a predetermined time. However, in each round, even if the opening time of the big prize opening 111 does not reach a predetermined time, the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 111 is a predetermined number (for example, ten, hereinafter the predetermined number of counts). The special winning opening 111 is closed at a point in time. 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 opening time of the special winning opening 111 of each round in the special A and special B is a predetermined long opening time dt (for example, 30 seconds). The opening time of the special winning opening 111 of each round is the same between the special A and the special B, but may be slightly different between the special A and the special B.

  In the first special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won, the ratios that the jackpot becomes special A and special B are 10% and 90%, respectively. In the second special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won, the ratios of the jackpots as special A and special B are 50% and 50%, respectively. That is, the probability of winning the special A in the second special symbol lottery is set to be higher than the probability of winning the special A in the first special symbol lottery.

  FIG. 8 shows changes in the gaming state and the production mode triggered by the occurrence of the jackpot. Details regarding the production mode will be apparent from the following description.

  When the special A or special B jackpot is won, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state after the special A or special B jackpot game ends, and after the jackpot game ends. The set content (high probability electric support game state) is maintained until the number of times the special symbol changes reaches 150 times. The main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low-probability non-electric support game state after the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game reaches 150.

  If it is determined that the big win is won in the special symbol determination, 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 based on the comparison result. A special symbol design is determined to determine the type of jackpot.

  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 jackpot game 111 in the jackpot game” is the expected value of the number of rounds in the jackpot game or the maximum value of the total opening time of the jackpot 111 in the jackpot game It may be read as a value.

  Specifically, as described above, the probability of winning the 16R jackpot in the second special symbol lottery is set to be higher than the probability of winning the 16R jackpot in the first special symbol lottery. This is one of the reasons that is advantageous for the player.

  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).

  The special figure variation pattern table THt includes an initial state special figure variation pattern table selected in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, and a special X special figure variation pattern table (X is A Or the alphabet B). In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, if the gaming machine 100 is in the initial state, the initial state special figure fluctuation pattern table is selected. In addition, when a special jackpot of special X occurs, after the jackpot game corresponding to the generated jackpot is executed, the CPU 411 determines that the special figure variation pattern for special X is used until the next jackpot is generated in the special chart variation pattern determination. Select a table.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of the initial state special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 is in the initial state, the effect control unit 403 executes the change effect in the normal mode, as will be described later, and therefore the initial state special figure change pattern table THt_a is the normal mode special figure change pattern. It can also be read as table THt_a.

  The table THt_a stores a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that define the special symbol fluctuation modes. In the special figure variation pattern determination, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the initial state, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_a, and selects the special figure variation pattern of the determination target TT from a plurality of special figure variation patterns included in the selected table. One special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the figure fluctuation pattern random number.

  The initial state special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a includes a loss special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a1 and a jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a2.

  The table THt_a1 is a table in which a predetermined determination value is associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_a01 to THp_a07. The table THt_a2 is a table in which a predetermined determination value is associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_a08 to THp_a13. As described above, each special symbol variation pattern defines the variation pattern of the special symbol. For example, the special symbol variation pattern is a time period during which the special symbol is varied (the length of time during which the special symbol variation display is performed, It may be referred to as “variation time”). The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a01, THp_a02, and THp_a03 are 10 seconds, 30 seconds, and 50 seconds, respectively. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a04 to THp_a07 are 70 seconds, respectively. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a08 and THp_a09 are 40 seconds and 60 seconds, respectively. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a10 to THp_a13 are 80 seconds, respectively.

  In the special figure variation pattern determination using the table THt_a, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_a1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the table THt_a2 when the determination result of the special figure determination is the big hit. Select. Then, the CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai in the selection table (here, THt_a1 or THt_a2). A special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern (where i is an integer of 01 to 13). As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a01 to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a07 are special figure fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the table THt_a1 that is selected when the result of determination per special figure is lost. It can be said that the figure fluctuation pattern is a special figure fluctuation pattern associated with the loss. On the other hand, since the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a08 to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a13 are special figure fluctuation patterns that can be selected in the table THt_a2 that is selected when the determination result per special figure is a big win, It can be said that it is a special figure fluctuation pattern associated with the jackpot.

  In the table THt_a1, for the special figure variation patterns THp_a01 to THp_a07, a total of 970 determination values “0 to 969”, a total of 17 determination values “970 to 986”, and a total of 4 determination values “987 to 990 ”, a total of four determination values“ 991 to 994 ”, a total of three determination values“ 995 to 997 ”, a single determination value“ 998 ”, and a single determination value“ 999 ”(each Judgment value is an integer). In the table THt_a2, for the special figure variation patterns THp_a08 to THp_a13, a total of 20 determination values “0 to 19”, a total of 150 determination values “20 to 169”, and a total of 150 determination values “170 to 319 ”, a total of 250 judgment values“ 320 to 569 ”, a total of 50 judgment values“ 570 to 619 ”, and a total of 380 judgment values“ 620 to 999 ”(each judgment value is an integer).

  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, and the determination result of the pre-determination process is obtained. 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 executes general symbol determination. The common figure determination includes a determination per common figure. The above-described normal symbol determination may be considered to include a universal symbol determination. Therefore, the common symbol determination may be considered to include the normal symbol lottery, and the common symbol determination and the normal symbol lottery may be considered to be equivalent to each other. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 executes the universal symbol determination using the universal symbol determination information stored in the universal symbol determination information storage area 413i, and displays the determination result in the universal symbol determination result storage area 413j. Remember me. As a result of the normal symbol determination, if the normal symbol is won, the normal symbol is displayed for a predetermined variation time, and then the normal symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the normal symbol determination result.

  When the main CPU 411 starts the normal symbol variation display, the main CPU 411 sets a general symbol variation start command including the determination result of the universal symbol determination in the main RAM 413 to start execution of the variation variation of the normal symbol to the effect control unit 403. When the change of the normal symbol is stopped, a general symbol change stop command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the normal symbol change effect.

  In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the information for determining the common figure having the highest priority in the general-purpose information storage area 413i as the general-purpose determination target FF, and displays the general-purpose determination FF. The judgment per common figure is executed using the judgment information. The information for normal map determination which has become the normal map determination target FF is deleted from the storage area 413i (therefore, the number of pending information U3 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 normal hit determination, the main CPU 411 performs a normal hit determination with a comparison between a normal hit determination table FAt stored in the main ROM 412 and a random number of the normal determination target FF.

[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 special winning a prize opening process, when the result of the special figure determination indicates that a big win is won, the special winning opening 111 is opened and closed using a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big win. 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. The main CPU 411 realizes the big prize opening process with reference to the table DKt.

In the special hit game of Special A and Special B, the opening time of the big winning opening 111 in each round is a predetermined long opening time tt _LONG for 30 seconds, and the big winning opening 111 continues to be long open in each round. Only the time tt _{LONG is} released. However, as described above, in each round, even if the opening time of the big winning opening 111 has not reached the long opening time tt _LONG , the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 111 becomes a predetermined value (for example, 10). At that point, the grand prize winning hole 111 is closed and the round ends.

  In addition, the game state setting process (see FIG. 5) is executed in the special winning opening process. 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 that is executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the jackpot occurs, the type of the jackpot that has occurred, and the gaming machine 100 after the jackpot game Depending on the game state of the game, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set ON / OFF, and depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred, the remaining number of changes in the special symbol that maintains the high probability game state Is stored in the main RAM 413. The high-probability game remaining number X indicating the number and the electric support game remaining number J indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained are set.

  In the game state setting process associated with special A and special B jackpots (see FIG. 5), both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are both set. “150” is set.

  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 processing result of the normal symbol process and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100.

[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 each of 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 winning ball control unit 402 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 the figure, the prize ball control unit 402 has 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 ball detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a ball, a full tank detection SW 427 a that detects that the upper plate 123 is filled with a game ball, and a full tank detection that detects that the lower plate 125 is filled with a game ball. SW427b is connected. Each of the SWs 424 to 426, 427a, and 427b outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402 (specifically, when a game ball is detected, the detection signal is turned ON. When the game ball is not detected, it is turned OFF and no detection signal is output). 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 detection signals input from the SWs 424 to 426, 427a, and 427b. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the SWs 424 to 426, 427a, and 427b 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 is an image / sound control unit (not shown) that performs display control of the image display units 104, 140, and 141 and sound output control of the speaker 115, and the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 135 on the game board 101. And a lamp control unit (not shown) for controlling the driving of the movable accessory 117, 130, 131 and the image display units 140 and 141. 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 realization element (which may be rephrased as an effect means and may be considered to be synonymous with the effect member described above). 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 realization element includes at least one of the image display units 104, 140, 141, the speaker 115, the effect light unit 116, the movable frame accessory 117, the panel lamp 135, and the movable panel combination 130, 131. The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 between the special symbol variation display and the stop display, and includes an effect suggesting a determination result of the special figure determination. It should be noted that the suggestion, notification, notification, or notification by effect may be considered to be for the player unless otherwise specified.

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

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

[3-2-1. Command reception processing]
In the command receiving process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a win effect process.

[3-2-1-1. 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 pattern selection process. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the sub CPU 431 selects and determines a special figure variation effect pattern from the special figure variation effect pattern table stored in the sub ROM 432 based on the command received from the main control unit 401. The variation effect by the selected and determined special figure variation effect pattern is executed in the special figure effect process. An effect scenario table ESt (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, may be considered as a kind of special figure variation effect pattern table, and the effect patterns ES01 to ES13 included in the effect scenario table ESt are a kind of special figure change effect pattern. You can think of it.

  When the sub CPU 431 receives a pre-determination command from the main control unit 401, the sub-CPU 431 stores the determination result of the pre-determination process (see FIG. 5) executed by the main control unit 401 in the command reception process in the sub RAM 433. , Hold increase processing. 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.

[3-2-1-2. General drawing processing]
The general drawing production process includes a general drawing production start process and a general drawing production end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the normal symbol variation effect by executing the general symbol effect start process in response to the reception of the general symbol variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then the normal symbol variation from the main control unit 401. In response to the reception of the stop command, the ordinary drawing effect end process is executed to end the normal symbol changing effect.

[3-2-1-3. Winning effect processing]
The winning effect process (see FIG. 10) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. At the start of the jackpot game and at the end of the jackpot game, an opening command and an ending command are transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 as commands related to the win effect, respectively. 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.

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

<< About production mode >>
FIG. 11A shows an effect mode table Mt stored in the sub ROM 432 of the effect control unit 403. The sub CPU 431 selects and sets one effect mode from the plurality of effect modes defined in the effect mode table Mt, 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 probability change mode and a normal mode as first to second effect modes. The effect control unit 403 executes different effects between the probability variation mode and the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 11A, a mode flag is associated with each effect mode in the effect mode table Mt. The state in which the probability variation mode and the normal mode are selected and used as the production mode corresponds to a state in which “1” and “2” are set in the mode flag, respectively. The mode flag is stored in the sub RAM 433, and the value is variably set by the sub CPU 431. FIG. 11B shows the relationship between each production mode, the jackpot winning probability, and whether or not electric support is provided. As shown in FIG. 11B, the effect control unit 403 sets the probability variation mode as the target effect mode in the high probability electric support game state. In the low probability non-electric support game state (normal game state), the normal mode is set as the target effect mode.

  In each effect mode, the effect control unit 403 can display a background image on the image display unit 104 and can superimpose a decorative design or the like on the background image. The background images are different between the probability variation mode and the normal mode. In addition, the display mode of decorative symbols and the like can be different between the probability variation mode and the normal mode. Furthermore, the hold display mode (hold image) indicating that the winning lottery right is held may be different between the probability variation mode and the normal mode.

  The probabilistic mode is a performance mode that is used in the high probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability electric support game state (the winning probability of jackpot is controlled with high probability) Is a specific production mode) that suggests to the player. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the probability variation mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the high probability electric support gaming state. It should be noted that the effect in the probability variation mode includes an effect that prompts the player to make a right stroke (for example, display of characters such as “please make a right stroke”).

  The normal mode is an effect mode that is used in the low probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the low probability non-electric support game state. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the normal mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the low probability non-electric support gaming state.

<< About the characteristic effects executed by the effect control unit 403 >>
Next, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a low-probability non-electric support game state (in other words, when the normal mode is selected as the target effect mode), the effect control unit 403 (sub CPU 431) executes. A typical variation effect will be described. Of course, as a modification, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support game state, it may be a variation effect executed by the effect control unit 403 (sub CPU 431).

  As described above, the effect control unit 403 selects the special figure change effect pattern in the change effect pattern selection process, which corresponds to determining the change effect executed by the effect control unit 403. . Specifically, in the variation effect pattern selection process in the low-probability non-electric support game state, the effect control unit 403 includes information indicating the special figure variation pattern included in the variation start command received from the main control unit 401, and an effect scenario. An effect pattern is selected based on the table ESt.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of an effect scenario table. In the effect scenario table ESt, different effect patterns are associated with each of the special figure fluctuation patterns ("selected special figure fluctuation patterns" in the figure) received from the main control unit 401. Specifically, the production pattern ESii is associated with the special figure variation pattern THp_aii (where ii is an integer between 01 and 13), and the production control unit 403 receives the special figure from the main control unit 401. When the variation pattern THp_ai is received, the effect pattern ESii is selected in the effect scenario table ESt.

  Each of the effect patterns ES01 to 13 defines an effect aspect from the start to the end of the fluctuating effect. In particular, in this embodiment, each of the effect patterns ES01 to 13 has a big hit reliability. It is defined that one of the plurality of reach effects set differently is executed or not executed. Here, before explaining the specific contents of each effect pattern, the reliability of the jackpot will be supplemented.

<< About the reliability of the jackpot >>
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 expected value is determined jackpot in the determination per special symbol (the expected value of the probability theory), reliability of jackpot, the reliability of the special symbol determination information Q _1, or, referred to as the reliability of the effect Q _2, or , terms related to special symbol determination information Q ₁ or effect Q ₂ (e.g., hold the image for special symbol determination information Q ₁ that is suspended) while correlated to simply as reliability. 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 is being held, the information Q ₁ is be stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d, variation of the special symbols based on information Q ₁ is refers to a condition that has not been started yet. Effect Q ₂ are to be located in the notice made during variation of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (the announcement attraction), fluctuations before the start of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ Can be a pre-reading notice (pre-reading notice effect).

For one Japanese view determination information Q _1, expressed as a probability "r" to effect Q ₂ is performed on the result of a "loss" and special symbol determination information to Q ₁ determination per special symbol, results of the determination per special symbol is represented by a probability and a "big hit" effect against special symbol determination information Q ₁ Q ₂ are performed "v". Then, the reliability of the jackpot when effect _{Q 2} is performed on the special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is a (100 × v / (r + v))%.

The effect Q ₂ is performed, for example with reference to FIG. 12, equivalent to the specific demonstration pattern execution of the effect Q ₂ is defined is selected, and each effect pattern, respectively, special symbol Since there is a one-to-one correspondence with the variation pattern, this is equivalent to the selection of a specific special figure variation pattern associated with a specific effect pattern.

Here, if the effect Q ₂ is "SP reach A", effect pattern associated with the SP Reach A is a performance pattern ES02 and ES08, JP diagram fluctuation pattern associated with each presentation pattern, These are special figure variation patterns THp_a02 and THp_a08, respectively. The reliability of SP reach A can be paraphrased as the probability of execution based on the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a08 that can be selected in the case of a jackpot when SP reach A is executed. it can. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a02 especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is a "loss" and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned r is "(398 / 399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (17/1000) jackpot "probability special symbol variation pattern THp_08 to a and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned v is" ( 1/399) × (20/1000) ”. Therefore, the reliability of the SP reach A is (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram variation pattern THp_a08) is about 0.3%.

Next, when the effect _{Q 2} is "SP reach B", effect pattern associated with the SP reach B is performance pattern ES03, ES04, a ES09 and ES10, associated with each performance pattern special symbol The fluctuation patterns are special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a03, THp_a04, THp_a09, and THp_a10, respectively. The reliability of SP reach B is paraphrased as the probability of being executed based on the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a09 or THp_a10 that can be selected when the jackpot is made when SP reach B is executed. be able to. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a03 or THp_a04 to be in and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} a Japanese view determination information _{Q 1} is "loss" is assigned r is "( 398/399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (8/1000) probability that the special symbol variation pattern THp_09 or THp_a10 to be in and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} jackpot "is assigned v is “(1/399) × (300/1000)”. Therefore, the reliability of the SP reach B is (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_a09 or THp_a10) is about 8.6%.

Next, when the effect Q ₂ is "SP reach C", effect pattern associated with the SP reach C is performance pattern ES05 and ES11, JP diagram fluctuation pattern associated with each presentation pattern, These are special figure variation patterns THp_a05 and THp_a11, respectively. The reliability of the SP reach C is paraphrased as the probability of being executed based on the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a11 that can be selected when the SP reach C is executed. it can. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a05 especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is a "loss" and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned r is "(398 / 399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (3/1000) jackpot "probability special symbol variation pattern THp_11 to a and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned v is" ( 1/399) × (250/1000) ”. Therefore, the reliability of the SP reach C is (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram variation pattern THp_a08) is about 17.3%.

Next, when the effect _{Q 2} is "SPSP reach" effect pattern associated with the SPSP reach is performance pattern ES06, ES07, ES12 and ES13, JP diagram fluctuations associated with each effect pattern pattern Are special figure variation patterns THp_a06, THp_a07, THp_a12, and THp_a13, respectively. The reliability of the SPSP reach is paraphrased as the probability that the SPSP reach is executed based on the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a12 or THp_a13 that can be selected when the jackpot is made. it can. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a06 or THp_a07 to be in and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} a Japanese view determination information _{Q 1} is "loss" is assigned r is "( 398/399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (2/1300) probability that the special symbol variation pattern THp_12 or THp_a13 to be in and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} jackpot "is assigned v is “(1/399) × (430/1300)”. Therefore, the reliability of the SPSP Reach (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_a12 or THp_a13) is about 35.1%.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the trust per jackpot is determined by forming the judgment table TAt per special chart, the special chart variation pattern table THt_a for the initial state, and the production scenario table ESt as shown in FIGS. 6, 9, and 12, respectively. The degree is set to increase in the order of SP reach A, SP reach B, SP reach C, and SPSP reach.

Further, effect Q ₂ is not operated sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B when (details described later) "Development suggested effects by developing suggested representation embodiment HT01" and is, in effect pattern associated with the aspect HT01 effect pattern ES02 And ES08, and the special figure fluctuation patterns associated with each effect pattern are special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a02 and THp_a08, respectively. The reliability of the aspect HT01 is, in other words, the probability of execution based on the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a08 that can be selected in the case of a big hit when the development suggestion effect is executed by the aspect HT01. be able to. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a02 especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is a "loss" and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned r is "(398 / 399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (17/1000) jackpot "probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a08 to a and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned v is" ( 1/399) × (20/1000) ”. Therefore, the reliability aspects HT01 is (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram variation pattern THp_a08) is about 0.3%.

Then, when an effect Q ₂ is not operated sub LCD B operates the sub-LCD A "development suggest effects by developing suggested representation embodiment HT02" (described in detail later), the effect pattern associated with the aspect HT02 is The special pattern fluctuation patterns associated with the production patterns ES03 and ES09 are the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a03 and THp_a09, respectively. In addition, the reliability of the aspect HT02 is paraphrased as the probability of being executed based on the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a09 that can be selected in the case of the big hit when the development suggestion effect is executed by the aspect HT02. be able to. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a03 especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is a "loss" and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned r is "(398 / 399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (4/1000) jackpot "probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a09 to a and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned v is" ( 1/399) × (150/1000) ”. Therefore, the reliability aspects HT02 is (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram variation pattern THp_a09) is about 8.6%.

Next, the effect _{Q 2} is assumed to be "development suggest effects by either development suggested representation embodiment HT03～HT05" sub LCD A and sub LCD B individually actuated to (details will be described later), the aspect HT03～HT05 The associated production patterns are production patterns ES04 to ES06 and ES10 to ES12, and the special figure fluctuation patterns associated with each production pattern are the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a04 to THp_a06 and THp_a10 to THp_a12, respectively. The reliability of the aspects HT03 to HT05 is based on the fact that the special pattern variation patterns THp_a10 to THp_a12 that can be selected in the case of the big hit are selected when the development suggestion effect is executed by the aspects HT03 to HT05. In other words, the probability of being With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a04~THp_a06 especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is a "loss" and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned r is "( 398/399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (8/1000) probability that the special symbol variation pattern THp_a10~THp_a12 to a big hit "and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned v is “(1/399) × (450/1000)”. Therefore, the reliability aspects HT03~HT05 is (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram variation pattern THp_a10～THp_a12) is about 12.4%.

Next, when the effect Q ₂ is "development suggest effects by developing suggested representation embodiment HT06" sub LCD A and sub LCD B simultaneously actuating (details will be described later), the effect pattern associated with the aspect HT06 is directed The special figure fluctuation patterns associated with each effect pattern, which are the patterns ES07 and ES13, are the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a07 and THp_a13, respectively. The reliability of the aspect HT06 is, in other words, the probability of execution based on the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a13 that can be selected in the case of a big hit when the development suggestion effect is executed by the aspect HT06. be able to. With reference to FIGS. 6 and 9, one probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a07 especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is a "loss" and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned r is "(398 / 399) ", and one especially diagram determination information _{Q 1} is" × (1/1000) jackpot "probability special symbol variation pattern THp_a13 to a and special symbol determination information _{Q 1} is assigned v is" ( 1/399) × (380/1000) ”. Therefore, the reliability aspects HT06 is (reliability of special symbol determination information _{Q 1,} reliability of the effects by JP diagram variation pattern THp_a13) is about 48.8%.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the trust per jackpot is determined by forming the judgment table TAt per special chart, the special chart variation pattern table THt_a for the initial state, and the production scenario table ESt as shown in FIGS. 6, 9, and 12, respectively. The development suggestion effect that does not operate the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B (development suggestion effect by the mode HT01), the development suggestion effect that does not operate the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B (development suggestion effect by the mode HT02), sub The development suggestion effect in which the liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are individually operated (development suggestion effect by the modes HT03 to HT05) and the development suggestion effect in which the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are simultaneously operated (the development suggestion effect by the mode HT06) It is set to be.

  In addition, the specific numerical value of the reliability mentioned above was calculated in order to prove the level of reliability of each performance, and the reliability of each performance is as long as the relationship between the levels of reliability is maintained. It is possible to set appropriately. Specifically, the numerical value of reliability can be changed by changing the number of determination values associated with each variation pattern shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the content of the specific variation effect based on each effect pattern included in the effect scenario table ESt shown in FIG. 12 will be described.

<About the contents of the fluctuating effects based on the effect pattern ES01>
FIG. 13 is an explanatory view showing an example of the effect pattern ES01. When the effect control unit 403 performs a variable effect based on the effect pattern ES01, the effect control unit 403 displays the decorative design in a variable manner in the central portion of the main liquid crystal (ES01_01 in FIG. 13), and then the central portion of the main liquid crystal. In FIG. 13, the decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in a non-flat manner (ES01_02 in FIG. 13), and then the decorative design is stopped and displayed in the central portion of the main liquid crystal. Note that the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is to display the decorative symbol variably in a state where it is slightly vibrated to such an extent that it appears to be stopped by the player, although the decorative symbol is not stopped. .

  When the effect control unit 403 performs a change effect based on a specific effect pattern, the change effect starts when the change display of the decoration symbol is started, and the change effect ends when the change of the decoration symbol stops. It can be said. That is, a series of fluctuating effects from when the decorative symbol variation display is started until the decorative symbol variation is stopped.

<About the contents of the fluctuating effects based on the effect patterns ES02 to ES07>
As for the variable effects based on the effect patterns ES02 to ES07, the development suggestion effect and the reach effect are executed during the period from when the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (between ES01_02 and ES01_03 in FIG. 13). This is different from the variation effect based on the effect pattern ES01. In other words, as shown with “x” in FIG. 12, the development effect and reach production, which will be described in detail below, are not executed in the variation production based on the production pattern ES01. As indicated by “◯”, the variation effect based on the effect patterns ES02 to ES07 is developed and the development suggestion effect and the reach effect are executed. In the present embodiment, “development” means that in a series of variation effects, an effect that improves the player's interest other than the variation display of the decoration symbol is executed. The effects other than the variable display that improve the interest of the player are the development suggestion effect and the reach effect.

  The development suggestion effect is an effect suggesting the type of reach effect that is executed after the development suggestion effect is executed, and it can be said that the reach effect suggested to be executed in the development suggestion effect is executed after the development suggestion effect. . Although details will be described later, for example, in the development suggestion effect, an image associated with the reach effect (a title image of the reach effect or a character image used for the reach effect) is displayed on the main liquid crystal, the sub liquid crystal A, and the sub liquid crystal B. Is included. The reach effect is an effect that raises the expectation for the jackpot, for example, an effect using a specific character. In the reach production, different endings are prepared depending on whether the winning lottery result is a big win or lost, for example, when a production where a specific character performs a predetermined work is executed as a reach production, If the winning lottery result is a big hit, an effect with the content that the job is successful is executed, and if the winning lottery result is a loss, the effect that the job fails is executed. Therefore, it can be said that a player who wants to win a jackpot wants to execute an effect that the work is successful, that is, it is an effect that supports a specific character and improves the interest of the game.

<About the contents of the fluctuating effects based on the effect patterns ES08 to ES13>
As for the variation effects based on the effect patterns ES08 to ES13, the development suggestion effect and the reach effect are executed during the period from when the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed until the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (between ES01_02 and ES01_03 in FIG. 13). This is different from the variation effect based on the effect pattern ES01 in that the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

  A plurality of development suggestion effects and reach suggestion effects are set, and in each of the effect patterns ES02 to ES13, the development suggestion effect and the reach effect are defined one by one. The reach effect included in each effect pattern is associated with the development suggestion effect. When the development suggestion effect mode HT01 described later is defined as the development suggestion effect, SP reach A is defined as the reach effect. The Similarly, when development suggestion effects HT02 to HT03 are defined as the development suggestion effects, SP reach B is defined as the reach effect, and when the development suggestion effects aspect HT04 is defined as the development suggestion effects, the reach effect SP reach C is defined, and when development suggestion effects HT05 to HT06 are defined as development suggestion effects, SPSP reach is defined as the reach effect.

  In the following, the development suggestion presentation mode (development suggestion presentation mode) included in each production pattern will be described. In addition, in each figure explaining the development suggestion effect mode, a figure that temporarily displays the decorative symbol is included, but is included for convenience to explain that the development suggestion effect is executed after the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, it may be considered that the temporary stop display of the decorative symbol is not included in the development suggestion effect mode.

<Development suggestion direction HT01>
FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT01. The development suggestion effect mode HT01 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES02 and ES08 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT01 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT01_01 in FIG. 14). In the lower left part of the liquid crystal, the display of the decorative pattern is resumed, and after the development suggestion effect, an image suggesting that “SP reach A” is executed is displayed in the center of the main liquid crystal (HT01 — 02 in FIG. 14). ). Accordingly, in the effect patterns ES02 and ES08, the SP reach A is executed after the development suggesting effect is executed. After that, although not mentioned, the decorative display variation display in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent reach effect is executed.

<Development suggestion direction HT02>
FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT02. The development suggestion presentation mode HT02 is a development suggestion presentation mode included in the production patterns ES03 and ES09 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT02 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT02_01 in FIG. 15). At the lower left of the liquid crystal, the decorative symbol variation display is resumed and the sub liquid crystal A is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT02_02 in FIG. 15). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After moving the sub liquid crystal A from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) suggesting execution of “SP reach B” on the sub liquid crystal A (FIG. 15). HT02_03). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect for specifying the image (HT02_04 in FIG. 15). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 deletes the image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” from the sub liquid crystal A and returns the sub liquid crystal A to the reference position, and after the development suggesting effect, the “SP reach B” is executed. An image suggesting that the image is to be displayed is displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT02_05 in FIG. 15). Accordingly, in the effect patterns ES03 and ES09, the SP reach B is executed after the development suggesting effect is executed. The aspect of the specific effect is not particularly limited as long as the player can recognize that the specific image is specified (selected), but in the present embodiment, the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal is used. The image is specified by reversing the colors of the background image displayed in B and the image suggesting the execution of a specific reach effect. As a modification, for example, an image may be specified by causing the effect light unit 116 provided in the frame of the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal B to emit light in a predetermined manner (flashing or red).

<Development suggestion direction HT03>
FIG. 16 is an explanatory view showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT03. The development suggestion presentation mode HT03 is a development suggestion presentation mode included in the production patterns ES04 and ES10 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT03 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design in the center portion of the main liquid crystal (HT03_01 in FIG. 16). The variable display of the decorative pattern is resumed at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the sub liquid crystal A is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT03_02 in FIG. 16). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After the sub liquid crystal A is moved from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) that suggests execution of “SP reach B” on the sub liquid crystal A (FIG. 16). HT03_03). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 moves the sub liquid crystal B from the reference position to the operating position (HT03_04 in FIG. 16). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach C) suggesting execution of “SP reach C” on the sub liquid crystal B (HT03_05 in FIG. 16). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that identifies an image that suggests execution of “SP reach B” (HT03_06 in FIG. 16). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 deletes the image suggesting the execution of “SP reach C” from the sub liquid crystal B and returns the sub liquid crystal B to the reference position (HT03_07 in FIG. 16). The image suggesting the execution of “reach B” is erased to return the sub liquid crystal A to the reference position, and after the development suggestion effect, the image indicating that “SP reach B” is executed is displayed in the central portion of the main liquid crystal. It is displayed (HT03_08 in FIG. 16). Accordingly, in the effect patterns ES04 and ES10, the SP reach B is executed after the development suggestion effect is executed.

<Development suggestion direction HT04>
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT04. The development suggestion presentation mode HT04 is a development suggestion presentation mode included in the production patterns ES05 and ES11 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT04 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design in the center portion of the main liquid crystal (HT04_01 in FIG. 17). The decorative display variation display is resumed at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the sub liquid crystal A is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT04_02 in FIG. 17). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After moving the sub liquid crystal A from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) suggesting execution of “SP reach B” on the sub liquid crystal A (FIG. 17). HT04_03). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 moves the sub liquid crystal B from the reference position to the operating position (HT04_04 in FIG. 17). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach C) suggesting execution of “SP reach C” on the sub liquid crystal B (HT04_05 in FIG. 17). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that identifies an image that suggests execution of “SP reach C” (HT04_06 in FIG. 17). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 deletes the image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” from the sub liquid crystal A and returns the sub liquid crystal A to the reference position (HT04_07 in FIG. 17). The image suggesting execution of “reach C” is erased to return the sub liquid crystal B to the reference position, and after the development suggestion effect, an image indicating that “SP reach C” is executed is displayed in the central portion of the main liquid crystal. It is displayed (HT04_08 in FIG. 17). Therefore, in the effect patterns ES05 and ES11, after the development suggestion effect is executed, the SP reach C is executed.

<Development suggestion direction HT05>
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT05. The development suggestion effect mode HT05 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES06 and ES12 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT05 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT05_01 in FIG. 18), and then the main display. The variable display of the decorative symbols is restarted at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the sub liquid crystal A is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT05_02 in FIG. 18). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After the sub liquid crystal A is moved from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) that suggests execution of “SP reach B” on the sub liquid crystal A (FIG. 18). HT05_03). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 moves the sub liquid crystal B from the reference position to the operating position (HT05_04 in FIG. 18). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach C) suggesting execution of “SP reach C” on the sub liquid crystal B (HT05_05 in FIG. 18). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 changes the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B to an image suggesting execution of “SPSP reach” (for example, a title of SPSP reach) (HT05_06 in FIG. 18). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that specifies an image that suggests execution of “SPSP reach” (HT05_07 in FIG. 18). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 erases the image suggesting the execution of “SPSP reach” from the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B, and simultaneously returns the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B to the reference position. , An image suggesting that “SPSP reach” is executed is displayed in the center of the main liquid crystal (HT05_08 in FIG. 18). Accordingly, in the effect patterns ES06 and ES12, the SPSP reach is executed after the development suggesting effect is executed.

  Note that the movement of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B “simultaneously” indicates that the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are moved in a manner that can be recognized as viewed from the player. Timing at which the liquid crystal B starts moving (timing to start moving from the reference position to the operating position or timing to start moving from the operating position to the reference position), timing to end the movement (timing to reach the operating position or reach the reference position) Do not have to match exactly. For example, one sub liquid crystal (for example, sub liquid crystal A) starts moving from the operating position to the reference position, and the other sub liquid crystal (for example, sub liquid crystal B) is moved from the operating position to the reference position after reaching the reference position. When the movement to the position is started, it can be considered that the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are moved (returned) from the operation position to the reference position “simultaneously”. In addition, one sub liquid crystal (for example, sub liquid crystal A) starts moving from the reference position to the operating position, and the other sub liquid crystal (for example, sub liquid crystal B) operates from the reference position after reaching the operating position. When the movement to the position is started, it can be considered that the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are moved from the reference position to the operating position “simultaneously”.

  In the present embodiment, when an image suggesting execution of “SPSP reach” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B, one image is displayed across the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B. For example, a part of the title of the SPSP reach is displayed on the sub liquid crystal A, and the other part of the title is displayed on the sub liquid crystal B. May be displayed.

<Development suggestion direction HT06>
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT06. The development suggestion effect mode HT06 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES07 and ES13 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT06 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT06_01 in FIG. 19). The variable display of the decorative pattern is restarted at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are simultaneously moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT06_02 in FIG. 19). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are moved from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 causes the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B to display an image indicating the execution of “SPSP reach” (for example, the title of the SPSP reach). ) Is displayed (HT06_03 in FIG. 19). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that specifies an image that suggests execution of “SPSP reach” (HT06_04 in FIG. 19). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 erases the image suggesting the execution of “SPSP reach” from the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B, and simultaneously returns the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B to the reference position. , An image suggesting that “SPSP reach” is executed is displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT06_05 in FIG. 19). Therefore, in the effect patterns ES07 and ES13, the SPSP reach is executed after the development suggestion effect is executed.

<Supplement for development suggestion presentation modes HT01 to HT06>
In this embodiment, it can be said that the development suggestion effect modes HT01 to HT06 are development suggestion effect modes in which the operation modes of the sub liquid crystal A and / or the sub liquid crystal B are different. Specifically, comparing the mode HT01 and the modes HT02 to HT06, the mode HT01 is an effect mode that does not involve movement of the sub liquid crystal A (movement from the reference position to the operating position), whereas mode HT02. ˜HT06 is an effect mode accompanied by the movement of the sub liquid crystal A, and the former and the latter can be said to be development suggestion effect modes in which the operation mode of the sub liquid crystal A is different.

  Comparing aspect HT02 and aspects HT03 to HT06, aspect HT02 is an effect aspect that does not involve movement of sub liquid crystal B, whereas aspect HT03 to HT06 is an effect aspect that involves movement of sub liquid crystal B. In a certain point, it can be said that the former and the latter are the development suggestion effect modes in which the operation modes of the sub liquid crystal B are different. In addition, since the movement of the sub liquid crystal B is not accompanied in the mode HT02, the time from when the sub liquid crystal A moves from the reference position to the operation position until the next movement from the operation position to the reference position (standby time) is It is set shorter than the standby time in the modes HT03 to HT06, and it can be said that the mode HT02 and the modes HT03 to HT06 are development suggestive performance modes in which the operation mode of the sub liquid crystal A is different.

  Comparing modes HT03 to HT05 with modes HT06, modes HT03 to HT05 are production modes in which sub liquid crystal A and sub liquid crystal B move individually (at the timing not corresponding to the above), whereas mode HT06 Is an effect mode in which the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are moved simultaneously, and the former and the latter can be said to be development suggestive effect modes in which the operation modes of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are different.

  Comparing each of the aspects HT03 to HT05, in the aspect HT03 to HT05, after the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B move individually, in the aspect HT03, the sub liquid crystal B is moved from the operation position to the reference position before the sub liquid crystal A. In the aspect HT04, the sub liquid crystal A returns from the operating position to the reference position before the sub liquid crystal B. In the aspect HT05, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B simultaneously return from the operating position to the reference position. It can be said that this is a development suggesting effect mode in which the operation modes of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are different.

  Here, regarding “the operation mode is different” of the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal B, the “operation” is used synonymously with “movement of the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal B”. Or it is not restricted to the movement (movement mode) of the sub liquid crystal B. For example, when different images are displayed as images displayed on the sub liquid crystal A and images displayed on the sub liquid crystal B in each development suggestion effect mode (display modes are different), the operation modes may be referred to as different. Further, in each development suggestion effect mode, the effect light unit 116 provided in the sub liquid crystal A and the effect light unit 116 provided in the sub liquid crystal B have different light emission modes (light emission color, lighting, blinking, luminance). May be referred to as different operating modes.

  In this embodiment, the development suggestion effect mode involving the movement of only the sub liquid crystal B is not provided, but the development suggestion effect mode involving the movement of only the sub liquid crystal B may be provided. In the development suggestion effect, after the sub liquid crystal B is moved, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach C” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal B, and a specific effect for specifying the image is executed. Then, after the development suggestion effect, a reach effect (that is, SP reach C) associated with the identified image is executed.

  In the present embodiment, before a specific effect is executed on an image suggesting execution of “SP reach B”, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach C”, and an image suggesting execution of “SPSP reach”, After being displayed on the sub liquid crystal A and / or the sub liquid crystal B and executing a specific effect, the image is deleted from the sub liquid crystal A and / or the sub liquid crystal B and displayed on the main liquid crystal. May be displayed on the main liquid crystal before the specific effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are individually moved from the reference position to the operating position, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach A” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal A, and the sub liquid crystal B is displayed on the sub liquid crystal B. When an image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” is displayed, when the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are simultaneously moved from the reference position to the operating position, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B have “ Although an image suggesting execution of “SPSP reach” is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are simultaneously moved from the reference position to the operating position, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach A” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal A, and “SP reach B” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal B. An image suggesting the execution of “SP Reach A” is displayed, a specific effect for specifying an image suggesting the execution of “SP Reach A” or an image suggesting the execution of “SP Reach B” is executed, and then selected. A development suggestion effect mode in which a reach effect associated with an image is executed may be provided.

<< Second Embodiment >>
In the first embodiment, when the development suggestion effect is performed by the development suggestion effect modes HT02 to HT06, the effect control unit 403 executes the development suggestion effect accompanied by the movement of the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B. However, instead of the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B, a development suggestion effect accompanying the movement of another movable accessory may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, as a modified example of the development suggestion effect modes HT02 to HT06, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B do not move, and the development suggestion effect accompanied by the movement of the movable combination 130 or the movable combination 130 and 131 is provided. This will be described below as being executed. Hereinafter, modifications of the development suggestion presentation modes HT02 to HT06 are referred to as development suggestion presentation modes HT12 to HT16, respectively. In this case, in the effect scenario table ESt shown in FIG. 12, each effect pattern ES02 to ES12 includes HT12, HT13, HT14, HT15, and HT16, respectively, instead of the modes HT02, HT03, HT04, HT05, and HT06. Shall.

<Development suggestion presentation aspect HT12; Modification of development suggestion presentation aspect HT02>
FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT12. The development suggestion effect mode HT12 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES03 and ES09, as in the development suggestion effect mode HT02 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT12 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily displays the decorative symbols in the center of the main liquid crystal in a non-flat manner (HT12_01 in FIG. 20), and then the main The decorative symbol variation display is resumed at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the movable board 130 is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT12_02 in FIG. 20). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After moving the movable board 130 from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) on the sub liquid crystal A suggesting execution of “SP reach B” ( HT12_03 in FIG. 20). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that identifies the image (HT12_04 in FIG. 20). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 deletes the image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” from the sub liquid crystal A and returns the movable panel 130 to the reference position, and after the development suggestion effect, the “SP reach B”. An image suggesting that is executed is displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT12_05 in FIG. 20). Accordingly, in the effect patterns ES03 and ES09, the SP reach B is executed after the development suggesting effect is executed.

<Development suggestion presentation aspect HT13; Modification of development suggestion presentation aspect HT03>
FIG. 21 is an explanatory view showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT13. The development suggestion effect mode HT13 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES04 and ES10, as in the development suggestion effect mode HT03 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT13 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design in the center portion of the main liquid crystal (HT13_01 in FIG. 21). The variation display of the decorative symbols is resumed at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the panel movable accessory 130 is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT13_02 in FIG. 21). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After moving the sub liquid crystal A from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) suggesting execution of “SP reach B” on the sub liquid crystal A (FIG. 21). HT13_03). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 moves the movable board accessory 131 from the reference position to the operating position (HT13_04 in FIG. 21). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach C) suggesting execution of “SP reach C” on the sub liquid crystal B (HT13_05 in FIG. 21). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that specifies an image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” (HT13_06 in FIG. 21). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 deletes the image suggesting the execution of “SP reach C” from the sub liquid crystal B, and returns the movable board accessory 131 to the reference position (HT13_07 in FIG. 21), and then from the sub liquid crystal A. The image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” is deleted and the movable panel 130 is returned to the reference position, and after the development suggestion effect, the image indicating that “SP reach B” is executed is displayed on the main liquid crystal. (HT13_08 in FIG. 21). Accordingly, in the effect patterns ES04 and ES10, the SP reach B is executed after the development suggestion effect is executed.

<Development suggestion presentation mode HT14; modification of development suggestion presentation mode HT04>
FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the development suggestion presentation mode HT14. The development suggestion effect mode HT14 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES05 and ES11, similarly to the development suggestion effect mode HT04 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT14 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT14_01 in FIG. 22). The decorative symbol variation display is resumed at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the movable board 130 is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT14_02 in FIG. 22). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After moving the movable board 130 from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) on the sub liquid crystal A suggesting execution of “SP reach B” ( HT14_03 in FIG. 22). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 moves the movable board accessory 131 from the reference position to the operating position (HT14_04 in FIG. 22). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach C) suggesting execution of “SP reach C” on the sub liquid crystal B (HT14_05 in FIG. 22). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that specifies an image suggesting the execution of “SP reach C” (HT14_06 in FIG. 22). After that, the effect control unit 403 deletes the image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” from the sub liquid crystal A and returns the movable board accessory 130 to the reference position (HT14_07 in FIG. 22). The image suggesting execution of “SP reach C” is erased to return the movable board 131 to the reference position, and after the development suggestion effect, an image suggesting that “SP reach C” is executed is displayed on the main liquid crystal. (HT14_08 in FIG. 22). Therefore, in the effect patterns ES05 and ES11, after the development suggestion effect is executed, the SP reach C is executed.

<Development suggestion presentation mode HT15; Modification of development suggestion presentation mode HT05>
FIG. 23 is an explanatory view showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT15. The development suggestion effect mode HT15 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES06 and ES12, similarly to the development suggestion effect mode HT05 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT15 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT15_01 in FIG. 23) and then the main display. The decorative symbol change display is resumed at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the movable board accessory 130 is moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT15_02 in FIG. 23). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After moving the movable board 130 from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach B) on the sub liquid crystal A suggesting execution of “SP reach B” ( HT15_03 in FIG. 23). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 moves the movable board accessory 131 from the reference position to the operating position (HT15_04 in FIG. 23). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, the title of SP reach C) suggesting execution of “SP reach C” on the sub liquid crystal B (HT15_05 in FIG. 23). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 changes the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B to an image suggesting execution of “SPSP reach” (for example, the title of SPSP reach) (HT15_06 in FIG. 23). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that specifies an image that suggests execution of “SPSP reach” (HT15_07 in FIG. 23). After that, the effect control unit 403 erases the image suggesting the execution of “SPSP reach” from the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B, and simultaneously returns the movable boards 130 and 131 to the reference position. , An image suggesting that “SPSP reach” is executed is displayed in the center of the main liquid crystal (HT15_08 in FIG. 23). Accordingly, in the effect patterns ES06 and ES12, the SPSP reach is executed after the development suggesting effect is executed.

  In addition, it may be considered that the meaning of moving the panel movable objects 130 and 131 “simultaneously” is the same as the meaning of moving the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B “simultaneously”. , It shows that the movable board actors 130 and 131 have been moved in a manner that can be recognized as viewed from the player, and the timing when the movable board actors 130 and 131 start moving (from the reference position to the operating position). The timing at which the movement is started and the timing at which the movement is completed (the timing at which the operation position is reached) do not have to be completely the same.

<Development Suggestion Direction Aspect HT16; Modification Example of Development Suggestion Direction Aspect HT06>
FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the development suggestion effect mode HT16. The development suggestion effect mode HT16 is a development suggestion effect mode included in the effect patterns ES07 and ES13, similarly to the development suggestion effect mode HT06 (see FIG. 12). When the development suggestion effect is executed by the development suggestion effect mode HT16 in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 temporarily stops and displays the decorative design at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT16_01 in FIG. 24). The variation display of the decorative symbols is resumed at the lower left of the liquid crystal, and the movable panel members 130 and 131 are simultaneously moved from the reference position to the operating position (HT16_02 in FIG. 24). Thereafter, although not mentioned, the decorative display of the decorative pattern in the lower left part of the main liquid crystal is continued while the subsequent development suggestion effect and reach effect are being executed.

  After moving the panel movable objects 130 and 131 from the reference position to the operating position, the effect control unit 403 displays an image (for example, a title of SPSP reach) on the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B that suggests execution of “SPSP reach”. ) Is displayed (HT16_03 in FIG. 24). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 executes a specific effect that specifies an image that suggests execution of “SPSP reach” (HT16_04 in FIG. 24). After that, the effect control unit 403 erases the image suggesting the execution of “SPSP reach” from the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B, and simultaneously returns the movable boards 130 and 131 to the reference position. , An image suggesting that “SPSP reach” is executed is displayed at the center of the main liquid crystal (HT16_05 in FIG. 24). Therefore, in the effect patterns ES07 and ES13, the SPSP reach is executed after the development suggestion effect is executed.

<Supplement about development suggestion production mode HT12-HT16>
In this embodiment, it can be said that the development suggestion effect modes HT12 to HT16 are development suggestion effect modes in which the operation modes of the panel movable combination 130 and / or the panel movable combination 131 are different. Specifically, comparing the aspect HT12 and the aspects HT13 to HT16, the aspect HT12 is an effect aspect that does not involve the movement of the movable board 131, whereas the aspects HT13 to HT16 are movable aspects. It can be said that the former and the latter are development suggestion production modes in which the operation mode of the movable board accessory 131 is different in that the production mode involves the movement of the object 131. Further, in the mode HT12, since the movable board accessory 131 is not moved, the time (standby) until the movable board accessory 130 moves from the reference position to the operating position and then moves from the operating position to the reference position. Time) is set shorter than the standby time in the modes HT13 to HT16, and it can be said that the modes HT12 and HT13 to HT16 are development suggestive presentation modes in which the operation modes of the movable board 130 are different.

  Comparing modes HT13 to HT15 and mode HT16, modes HT13 to HT15 are performance modes in which the panel movable combination 130 and the panel movable combination 131 move individually (at the timing not corresponding to the above). Thus, the mode HT16 is an effect mode in which the panel movable combination 130 and the panel movable combination 131 move at the same time, and the former and the latter are different in the operation mode of the panel movable combination 130 and the panel movable combination 131. It can be said that this is a development suggestive presentation mode.

  Comparing each of the aspects HT13 to HT15, the aspects HT13 to HT15 show that the panel movable combination 130 and the panel movable combination 131 are moved individually and then the panel movable combination 130 in the aspect HT13 before the panel movable combination 130. The object 131 returns from the operating position to the reference position. In the mode HT14, the panel movable accessory 130 returns from the operating position to the reference position before the panel movable accessory 131. In the mode HT15, the panel movable accessory 130 and the panel movable It can be said that it is a development suggestion effect mode in which the operation modes of the panel movable accessory 130 and the panel movable accessory 131 are different in that the combination 131 returns from the operation position to the reference position at the same time.

  Here, regarding “moving mode is different” of the panel movable combination 130 and 131, “operation” is used synonymously with “movement of the panel movable combination 130 and 131”. The movement is not limited to the movement of the objects 130 and 131, as is the case with “the operation mode is different” of the sub liquid crystal A or the sub liquid crystal B described above.

  In the present embodiment, the development suggestion effect mode involving the movement of only the panel movable accessory 131 is not provided, but the development suggestion effect mode involving the movement of only the panel movable role 131 may be provided. In the development suggestion effect, after moving the movable board accessory 131, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach C” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal B, and a specific effect for specifying the image is executed. Then, after the development suggestion effect, a reach effect (that is, SP reach C) associated with the identified image is executed.

  In the present embodiment, before a specific effect is executed on an image suggesting execution of “SP reach B”, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach C”, and an image suggesting execution of “SPSP reach”, After being displayed on the sub liquid crystal A and / or the sub liquid crystal B and executing a specific effect, the image is deleted from the sub liquid crystal A and / or the sub liquid crystal B and displayed on the main liquid crystal. May be displayed on the main liquid crystal before the specific effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, when the movable panel objects 130 and 131 are individually moved from the reference position to the operating position, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach A” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal A, and the sub liquid crystal B is displayed on the sub liquid crystal B. When an image suggesting the execution of “SP reach B” is displayed, when the movable panel members 130 and 131 are simultaneously moved from the reference position to the operating position, the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B have “ Although an image suggesting execution of “SPSP reach” is displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. Even when the movable panel members 130 and 131 are simultaneously moved from the reference position to the operating position, an image suggesting execution of “SP reach A” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal A, and “SP reach B” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal B. An image suggesting the execution of “SP Reach A” is displayed, a specific effect for specifying an image suggesting the execution of “SP Reach A” or an image suggesting the execution of “SP Reach B” is executed, and then selected. A development suggestion effect mode in which a reach effect associated with an image is executed may be provided.

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The invention relating to each embodiment will be considered.

  The gaming machine W1 according to one aspect includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and at least a first movable accessory based on the determination result, Effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means including the second movable accessory to perform a predetermined effect, and the effect control means suggests that the special game is highly likely to be performed in the effect It is possible to perform a special effect, and before performing the special effect, the special effect is performed using the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory. A first effect that causes the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory to operate in a predetermined order; and The first movable accessory and the second movable accessory There is a second warning effect that is sometimes operated, and the probability that the special game is performed is different between when the first warning effect is performed and when the second warning effect is performed. Yes.

  In the gaming machine W1 configured as described above, the determination unit is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Further, the effect control means is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Further, the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are realized by the second image display unit 140 (sub liquid crystal A) and the third image display unit 141 (sub liquid crystal B), respectively. However, it may be considered that the first movable combination and the second movable combination are realized by the panel movable combination 130 and 131, respectively. Here, it is assumed that the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are realized by the second image display unit 140 (sub liquid crystal A) and the third image display unit 141 (sub liquid crystal B), respectively. explain.

  When the gaming machine W1 having the above configuration is realized by the above-described configuration in the gaming machine 100, the determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player corresponds to a special figure determination. The establishment of the start condition corresponds to the establishment of a condition for executing the special figure determination, that is, the acquisition of the special figure determination information as the determination target TT. Further, the special game advantageous to the player corresponds to a jackpot game involving the opening operation of the big prize opening 111 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  Moreover, the special effect that can be executed by the effect control unit 403 is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed, and a reach effect is exemplified. In addition, the sign effect that can be executed before the special effect is performed by the effect control unit 403 is an effect using the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B, and corresponds to a development suggesting effect. The first precursor effect that operates the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory in a predetermined order is a development suggestion effect that moves the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B individually (the above-described aspect HT03). To the second suggestive effect in which the first movable combination and the second movable combination are operated at the same time, the development suggestion effect in which the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are moved simultaneously (above) This corresponds to the development suggestion effect by the mode HT06 (see FIG. 12).

  The first sign production and the second sign production are set with different jackpot reliability (in the above embodiment, the second sign production is more reliable than the first sign production. High), that is, it can be said that the probability that a jackpot game will be played after that is different between the first precursor effect and the second precursor effect.

  According to the above configuration, when the first witness effect is performed in which the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are operated in a predetermined order, the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are operated. The probability that a special game (big hit game) will be performed differs from the case where the movable objects are operated simultaneously, and the player will execute a precursor effect with a higher probability that a special game will be performed as a precursor effect. The wish of the game is improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine W1 configured as described above, the special effects include a first special effect and a second special effect that suggests that the possibility is higher than the first special effect. It is desirable that the probability that the second special effect is performed is different between the time when the second special effect is performed and the time when the second sign effect is performed.

  When the special effect is a reach effect in the gaming machine 100, the first special effect corresponds to SP reach (SP reach A to SP reach C), and the second special effect corresponds to SPSP reach. Then, after the first sign effect is performed, the probability that the second special effect is performed and the probability that the second special effect is performed after the second sign effect are performed are set differently. Specifically, the first precursor effect is included in the effect patterns ES03 to ES05 and ES10 to ES12, and after the first precursor effect, a reach effect other than SPSP reach (SP reach B or SP reach C) can be executed. On the other hand, the second precursor effect is included in the effect patterns ES06 and ES13, and the SPSP reach is always executed after the second precursor effect. That is, it can be said that the probability that the second special effect is performed after the first sign effect is performed and the probability that the second special effect is performed after the second sign effect are set are different from each other. .

  According to the above configuration, when there is a first special effect as a special effect and a second special effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a special game (big hit game) will be performed than the first special effect. Hope that the second special effect is executed rather than the first special effect. Then, the probability that the second special effect is executed is different between the case where the first sign effect is executed and the case where the second sign effect is executed, so that the player 2 It is hoped to execute the precursor effect with a high probability that the special effect will be executed, and when the precursor effect is executed, it is possible to recognize that the second special effect is executed with a high probability. Interest is improved.

  In the gaming machine W1 having the above-described configuration, it is preferable that the second special effect is performed with a higher probability when the second sign effect is performed than when the first sign effect is performed.

  As described above, the reach effect other than the SPSP reach can be executed after the first predictive effect, whereas the SPSP reach is always executed after the second predictive effect. It can be said that the second special effect is performed with higher probability when the second precursor effect is performed than when the second effect is performed.

  According to the above configuration, since the second special effect is performed with higher probability when the second sign effect is performed than when the first sign effect is performed, the player is more likely than the first sign effect. Will wish to execute the second sign production.

  Further, in the gaming machine W1 configured as described above, each of the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory includes display means capable of displaying an effect image, and the effect control means includes the second special effect. It is desirable that a suggestion image suggesting that the second special effect is performed can be displayed on each of the display means in the second sign effect before the image is performed.

  The sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B are display means (image display unit) capable of displaying an effect image. When the second precursor effect (development suggestion effect) is executed by the mode HT06, 2 A suggestion image (for example, an image of the SPSP reach title) suggesting that a special effect (SPSP reach) is performed is displayed on the sub liquid crystal A and the sub liquid crystal B. Then, after the second sign effect is executed, the second special effect is executed.

  According to the above-described configuration, it is suggested what kind of special effect will be executed after the sign effect, and the player can recognize that the special effect is executed before the special effect is executed. It is. If the suggested special effect is the second special effect that suggests that there is a higher possibility that a special game will be performed than the first special effect, the player's expectation for the jackpot increases and the game's interest Will improve.

  The gaming machine W2 according to one aspect includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and at least a first movable accessory based on the determination result, Effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means including the second movable accessory to perform a predetermined effect, and the effect control means suggests that the special game is highly likely to be performed in the effect The first special effect and the second special effect can be performed, and before the first special effect and the second special effect are performed, the first movable accessory and the It is possible to perform a precursor effect using a second movable accessory, and in the precursor effect, depending on whether the first special effect or the second special effect is performed, the first movable Predetermined motion on the accessory or the second movable accessory It is characterized in that to perform.

  In the gaming machine W2 configured as described above, the determination unit is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Further, the effect control means is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Further, the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are realized by the second image display unit 140 (sub liquid crystal A) and the third image display unit 141 (sub liquid crystal B), respectively. However, it may be considered that the first movable combination and the second movable combination are realized by the panel movable combination 130 and 131, respectively. Here, it is assumed that the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are realized by the second image display unit 140 (sub liquid crystal A) and the third image display unit 141 (sub liquid crystal B), respectively. explain.

  When the gaming machine W2 having the above configuration is realized by the above-described configuration in the gaming machine 100, the determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player corresponds to a special figure determination. The establishment of the start condition corresponds to the establishment of a condition for executing the special figure determination, that is, the acquisition of the special figure determination information as the determination target TT. Further, the special game advantageous to the player corresponds to a jackpot game involving the opening operation of the big prize opening 111 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  In addition, the first special effect and the second special effect that can be executed by the effect control unit 403 are effects that suggest that there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed. , Corresponds to SP reach C. The precursor effect using the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory, which is executed before the first special effect or the second special effect, is equivalent to the development suggestion effect. In the development suggestion effect, after that, the first special effect or the second special effect is caused to perform a predetermined operation depending on whether the first special effect is executed or the second special effect is executed.

  According to the above configuration, since the first special effect or the second special effect performs a predetermined operation according to the type of the special effect to be executed, the player operates the first special effect or the second special effect. With respect to, various actions can be seen, and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine W2 configured as described above, when the production control unit performs the second special production, the first special production may be performed on the first movable accessory in the precursor production. After performing the first action suggesting that, the second movable actor is caused to perform the second action suggesting that the second special effect may be performed, and the first special effect is performed. When performing, it is desirable that, in the precursor effect, after the first movable combination is made to perform the first operation, the second movable combination is not allowed to perform the second operation.

  In the effect patterns ES03 and ES09 in the gaming machine 100, before the first special effect is performed, the first action (for example, the movement operation from the reference position to the operating position) is performed on the first movable accessory in the precursor effect (development suggestion effect). ) Is not performed, the second movable accessory is not allowed to perform the second operation (for example, the movement operation from the reference position to the operation position). On the other hand, in the production patterns ES05 and ES11, before the second special production is performed, after the first movable combination is made to perform the first movement in the precursor production, the second movement is performed on the second movable combination. I let you.

  According to the above configuration, whether the player subsequently executes the first special effect or the second special effect depending on the operation mode of the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory. Can be recognized, and the interest of the game is improved. As described above, the different operation modes are not limited to the case where the movement modes of the first movable combination and the second movable combination are different, even if the display mode and the light emission mode are different. Good.

  Further, in the gaming machine W2 configured as described above, the effect control means causes the first movable accessory to perform a first action that suggests that the first special effect may be performed in the precursor effect. At the same time, it is possible to cause the second movable accessory to perform a suggestion effect that causes the second action to suggest that the second special effect may be performed, and to cause the first special effect to be performed. At the time, in the precursor effect, the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are caused to perform a third operation for specifying the first movable accessory after the suggestion effect is performed, 2 When the special effect is performed, in the precursor effect, the fourth operation of specifying the second movable accessory in the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory after the suggestion effect is performed. It is desirable to do it.

  In the effect patterns ES04 and ES10 in the gaming machine 100, before the first special effect is executed, the first action (for example, movement from the reference position to the operating position) is performed on the first movable accessory in the precursor effect (development suggestion effect). ), The second movable accessory is caused to perform a second operation (for example, a movement operation from the reference position to the operating position), and then the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory are A third operation for identifying the first movable combination (for example, an operation for moving the second movable combination from the operation position to the reference position while maintaining the first movable combination at the operation position) is performed. . On the other hand, in the production patterns ES05 and ES11, after the first movable combination is made to perform the first operation in the precursor production, the second movable combination is made to perform the second operation, and then the first movable combination is performed. And a fourth operation that identifies the second movable accessory as the second movable accessory (for example, moving the first movable accessory from the operating position to the reference position while maintaining the second movable accessory in the operating position) Operation).

  According to the above configuration, whether the player subsequently executes the first special effect or the second special effect depending on the operation mode of the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory. Can be recognized, and the interest of the game is improved. As described above, the different operation modes are not limited to the case where the movement modes of the first movable combination and the second movable combination are different, even if the display mode and the light emission mode are different. Good.

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

  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-type 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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 105,106 Start opening 108 Gate 111 Large winning opening 401 Main control part 402 Prize ball control part 403 Production control part

Claims (4)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
Based on the result of the determination, effect control means for causing a predetermined effect means including at least the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory to perform a predetermined effect;
With
The production control means includes
In the production, it is possible to perform a special production suggesting that the possibility of the special game is high,
Before performing the special effect, it is possible to perform a sign effect that suggests that the special effect will be performed using the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory. ,
The precursor effect includes a first precursor effect that operates the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory in a predetermined order, and the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory. There is a second sign production that operates things simultaneously,
A gaming machine, wherein the probability that the special game is performed is different between when the first sign effect is performed and when the second sign effect is performed. The special effects include a first special effect and a second special effect that suggests that the possibility is higher than the first special effect.
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the probability that the second special effect is performed is different between when the first sign effect is performed and when the second sign effect is performed.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the second special effect is performed with a higher probability when the second sign effect is performed than when the first sign effect is performed. . Each of the first movable accessory and the second movable accessory includes display means capable of displaying an effect image,
The effect control means can cause each of the display means to display a suggestion image that suggests that the second special effect is performed in the second sign effect before the second special effect is performed. The game machine according to claim 3, wherein there is a game machine.