JP2017143884A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To propose a setting method of a novel performance mode.SOLUTION: Jackpot determination regarding whether a jackpot game is performed based on ball entry of a game ball into a first or second start pocket is performed, and a low-probability or high-probability electric-tulip support game state, where game balls can easily enter the second start pocket, is set after the jackpot game. As the jackpot game, a first jackpot game, which includes long opening of a first major winning hole and long opening of a second major winning hole, or a second jackpot game, which does not include the long opening of the second major winning hole, can be executed. In a non-electric-tulip support game state, when a first jackpot game is executed based on ball entry of a game ball into the first start pocket and a high-probability electric-tulip support game state results after the first jackpot game, a rush mode can be set. In a non-electric-tulip support game state, when a second jackpot game is executed based on ball entry of a game ball into the first start pocket, a chance mode differing from the rush mode is set even if any of low-probability or high-probability electric-tulip support game state is achieved after the second jackpot game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

  In a kind of gaming machine (pachinko machine), a big win lottery (winning judgment) is performed by entering a game ball at the start opening, and if a big win is won, as a kind of special game, it is accompanied by the opening of a big winning prize mouth Play a jackpot game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the jackpot lottery is shown to the player in the symbol stop mode after the symbol change display on the symbol display means.

  After the first and second start ports are provided as start ports and a jackpot game is performed, the first game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port and the winning probability of the jackpot is relatively low or There is also a gaming machine that controls a game in a second gaming state in which a gaming ball is easy to enter the second starting port and the probability of winning a jackpot is relatively high. At this time, there is a case where the probability of winning the jackpot is increased on the condition that the game ball passes to the V area (so-called V prize), and the game board is provided with the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening. In many cases, a V region is provided inside the second prize winning opening. In gaming machines, an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state is set, and an effect is often performed in the set effect mode.

JP2015-119824A

  How to set the production mode is an important factor that determines the fun of the gaming machine, and there is an eagerness to propose a novel method that has not been used so far. Needless to say, it is important to introduce new effects and methods in order to have the gaming machine enjoy the game while suppressing the tiredness of the game.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest in relation to the effect mode.

  Whether or not the gaming machine according to the present invention executes an open game in which the first special winning opening or the second special winning opening is opened when a game ball enters the first starting opening or the second starting opening. The game can be controlled in a specific game state in which it is easy for a game ball to enter the second starting port after the release game has been executed, a determination means for performing the determination, and an open game execution means for executing the release game. A game execution state control means and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the open game execution means has the first special prize opening in a manner in which a game ball can easily enter as the open game. A first game that includes a first game that is opened and a second game in which the second special prize opening is opened in a manner that allows easy entry of a game ball, and includes the second game There is no second open game, and the gaming state control means includes: As the specific game state, when the game is controlled in the first specific game state where it is determined that the open game is played with the first probability by the determination means, and when the game is higher than the first probability by the determination means. There is a case where the game is controlled in a second specific game state in which it is determined that the open game is to be performed with two probabilities, and when the game is not controlled in the specific game state, a game ball is placed at the first start port. When the first open game is executed by entering the ball, the game can be controlled in the second specific game state after the first open game is executed, and the game is controlled in the specific game state. When the second open game is executed by entering a game ball into the first start opening when the second open game is executed and the second specific game state and the second One of the specific gaming states The game can be controlled, and the effect execution means can set a predetermined effect mode and can execute a mode effect according to the set effect mode, and the game is controlled in the specific game state. When the first opening game is executed when the game ball enters the first starting port and the first opening game is executed, the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state. In the case where the first effect mode can be set, and the game is not controlled in the specific gaming state, and the second opening game is executed by the game ball entering the first start port, Regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state after the second open game is executed, it is possible to set a second effect mode different from the first effect mode. It is characterized by being.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the gaming machine which contributes to the interest improvement of a game in relation to presentation mode.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the internal structure of the 2nd big winning opening provided in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram of the part in connection with control of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table per special figure in the main control part of a game machine. It is the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the structure of a jackpot game. It is a related figure of the type of jackpot and the big prize opening pattern. It is a figure which shows three big winning opening opening patterns in a jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the distribution member release pattern in a specific round. It is explanatory drawing of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing of the aspect of a doublet. It is explanatory drawing of production mode. It is a figure which shows the example of a display content in normal mode, chance mode, and rush mode. It is explanatory drawing of the relationship between a change production | presentation and jackpot game, and the presentation mode after jackpot game. It is a figure showing an example of challenge production, challenge success production, and challenge failure production. It is a figure which shows the example of the pseudo V winning effect and the pseudo V winning effect. It is a figure which shows the 1st-3rd example of a mode suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing of how to make it change the target production | presentation mode from the big hit game. It is explanatory drawing of the specification and structure in a reference VST machine. It is an operation | movement flowchart in connection with the setting of a gaming state by the main control part, and the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows transition of the production mode and game state after jackpot game based on establishment of 1st starting conditions. It is a figure which shows transition of the production mode and game state after jackpot game based on establishment of 2nd start conditions. It is a figure which shows the example of a result notification effect. It is a figure which shows the table for determining the stop aspect of a decoration symbol according to the kind of jackpot. It is a figure which shows a mode that the set rush mode changes in steps in several rush modes according to the 9th Example of this invention after the jackpot game according to the frequency | count of a change of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows a mode that the chance mode set according to 9th Example of this invention changes in steps among several chance modes after the jackpot game according to the frequency | count of fluctuation of a special symbol. It is a figure which concerns on 13th Example of this invention and is a figure which shows the example of transition of the production mode and game state after the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot. It is a figure which concerns on 13th Example of this invention and is a figure which shows the other example of transition of the production mode and game state after the jackpot game of probability change jackpot.

  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. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

  An embodiment suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called digipachi) belonging to the former first type.

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

  The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes an outer frame 10 attached to an island structure disposed in a gaming facility, an inner frame 11 attached to the outer frame 10 so as to be openable and closable, and an inner frame 11. And a door frame 12 that can be freely opened and closed. The door frame 12 is formed with a window portion 12a in which a transparent glass plate is fitted so that a substantially entire game area 103 to be described later can be visually recognized from the front (player side). The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed (the detailed structure of the launching unit is not shown).

  The game ball launched upward by the driving of the launch unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls (flows down) in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. It is supposed to be. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls are dropped by the nails while changing the moving direction in an unspecified direction. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball drop path in the game area 103 includes a windmill (not shown) that changes the direction of the game ball fall, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, A gate 108, a special winning opening 111, and a normal winning opening 112 are provided. An image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like capable of displaying various effect images including decorative symbols is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101.

  The start ports 105 and 106 are installed below the image display unit 104 and form a start region through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). The right to receive a special figure determination (determination as to whether or not to play a jackpot game) is acquired when a predetermined first start condition or second start condition is satisfied. The first and second start conditions are satisfied when the game balls win the start openings 105 and 106, respectively. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball at the start port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. A game ball that is paid out due to a winning of a game ball to the start opening 105, 106, the big winning opening 111 or the normal winning opening 112 is also referred to as a winning ball. It should be noted that winning may be read as winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 106, and an open state (open state) that makes it easier to win the game ball in the second start port 106 than in the closed state. ) In either state. In effect, when the electric tulip 107 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the second starting port 106, and only when the electric tulip 107 is in the open state, the second starting of the game ball is started. Winning to the mouth 106 becomes possible. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is also referred to as the opening of the electric tulip 107. The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the result of the usual game determination performed by the game ball passing through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104.

  A big prize opening 111 is provided on the right side of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The grand prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107, and a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening 111, and a larger game ball than the closed state. One of the open states (open state) that makes it easy to win the winning opening 111 is taken. 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 winning a jackpot, a predetermined number of round games (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) are opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, winning 10 game balls). Repeat 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. The gaming machine 100 is provided with two big winning holes 111. Hereinafter, when it is necessary to distinguish between the two big winning holes 111, one of the two big winning holes 111 is referred to by 111a, The other is referred to at 111b. The big prize winning openings 111a and 111b may be referred to as a first big winning prize opening and a second big winning prize opening, respectively. If the simple winning opening 111 is simply described, it is understood that it refers to either or both of the large winning openings 111a and 111b.

  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, five) of winning balls when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 112. 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 portion of the game board 101. In addition, the installation position of each component on the game board 101 can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the door frame 12, a speaker 115 (including speakers 115 a, 115 b, and 115 c), an effect light unit 116, and a movable frame accessory 117 that are used for an arbitrary effect are incorporated in the outer peripheral portion thereof. A movable accessory used for production is also provided on the game board 101. In this embodiment, a movable board accessory 130 is provided on the game board 101. In the door frame 12, an operation handle 119 is disposed at the lower right position. The operation handle 119 has a shape that protrudes toward the player, and a firing instruction member 120 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 120 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 119. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 120 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the angle at which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated. Below the game area 103 in the door frame 12, in addition to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122, an upper plate (ball striking plate) 123, an upper plate lever 124, a lower plate (surplus) used for storing and delivering game balls A ball tray 125) and a lower plate lever 126 are provided. The effect button 121 and the cross key 122 constitute an operation input unit (may be referred to as an operation reception unit or an operation unit) that receives an operation input from the player.

  The result of special figure determination is indicated by a special symbol, and the result of general figure determination is indicated by a normal symbol. There are first and second special symbols as special symbols. The right of special figure determination based on the establishment of the first start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U1. The right of special figure determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U2. The right to make a determination as to whether the game ball has passed through the gate 108 is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U3.

  The information display unit 114 includes a special symbol display unit that displays the first and second special symbols, a normal symbol display unit that displays normal symbols, a hold display unit that displays the number of hold information U1 to U3, a round number display unit, and a right Each of the display units can be formed with an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

<< Inner structure of the 2nd Grand Prize Winner (Fake VAT) >>
FIGS. 2A to 2C are schematic views showing the internal structure of the second big prize opening 111b. The second big prize opening 111b is also called a fake VAT, but the meaning of such a name can be understood from the following description. In each of FIGS. 2A to 2C, the vertical and horizontal directions correspond to the vertical and horizontal directions in FIG. The internal area of the big prize opening 111b is an area into which a game ball can enter when the big prize opening 111b is in an open state. Compared to the case where the big prize opening 111b is in the open state, when the big prize opening 111b is in the closed state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the internal area of the big prize opening 111b. In effect, when the big prize opening 111b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the internal area of the big prize opening 111b, and only when the big prize opening 111b is in the open state. The game ball can enter the inner area of the mouth 111b. 2A to 2C, a broken line and a broken line represent the flow of the game ball.

  In FIG. 2A, the big prize opening 111b is in a closed state, and in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the big prize opening 111b is in an open state. In the inner area of the big prize opening 111b, a guide member for guiding the game ball that has entered the pseudo V area 141, the pseudo non-V area 142, and the inner area of the big prize opening 111b to the pseudo V area 141 or the pseudo non-V area 142. 143 and a distribution member 144 for distributing whether or not the game ball that has entered the internal area of the special winning opening 111b enters the pseudo V area 141 is provided. It is synonymous that a game ball enters the pseudo V area 141 and that a game ball passes through the pseudo V area 141.

  The distribution member 144 is provided in the vicinity of the pseudo V area 141, and the pseudo V area 141 is an area that is opened only when the distribution member 144 is operating. The sorting member 144 is in a closed state (the state shown in FIG. 2B) that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the pseudo V region 141, and makes it easier for the game ball to enter the pseudo V region 141 than in the closed state. One of the open states (the state shown in FIG. 2C) is taken. Substantially, when the sorting member 144 is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the simulated V region 141, and only when the sorting member 144 is in the open state, the game ball is simulated. It is possible to enter the V area 141. Opening the sorting member 144 is also referred to as opening the sorting member 144 or opening the pseudo V region 141.

  When a game ball that has entered the internal area of the big winning opening 111b does not enter the pseudo-V area 141, the game ball is guided to the pseudo non-V area 142. Therefore, when the sorting member 144 is in the closed state, the game ball is guided to the pseudo non-V area 142 without entering the pseudo V area 141. The pseudo non-V area 142 is an area that is always open, and a game ball guided to the pseudo non-V area 142 enters the pseudo non-V area 142.

  Unlike the second grand prize opening 111b, the pseudo V area 141, the pseudo non-V area 142, the guide member 143, and the distribution member 144 are not provided in the inner area of the first big prize opening 111a.

<< Basic operation of gaming machine >>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The gaming machine 100 acquires special figure determination information when the first or second start condition is satisfied, and performs special figure determination based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information corresponds to acquisition of special figure determination right. The special figure determination includes determination of whether or not the jackpot has been won (whether or not the jackpot has been won or lost). In addition, the winning of the jackpot may be expressed as the occurrence of the jackpot (the same applies to the jackpot described later). In addition, the fact that a certain special figure determination information is won in a jackpot may be expressed as the special figure determination information is a big hit (the same applies to a small hit described later). When the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination information acquired by the establishment of the first and second start conditions, the gaming machine 100 displays the first and second special symbols variably for a predetermined time, respectively. The first and second special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner showing the result of the special figure determination.

  When the gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol (first or second special symbol) in a variable manner, the gaming machine 100 displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner on the image display unit 104, and stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Display. The decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 include first to third decorative symbols, and each decorative symbol is associated with a numerical value or a symbol. For example, if a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a big hit when a big hit occurs, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a manner showing a big hit (for example, a so-called doublet such as “7, 7, 7”). To stop display. At this time, the combination of the first to third decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed may differ depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred. When the result of the special figure determination is a loss (that is, when the jackpot is not won), the first to third decorative symbols are stopped at, for example, a so-called scatter pattern indicating a loss. The loose eye refers to a state in which two or three of the first to third decorative symbols are non-common symbols.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters a jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game is executed in which a round game that opens the jackpot 111 is executed for a round (for example, 16 rounds) according to the type of the jackpot that has been won. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 111 while the big prize opening 111 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends. Games that involve the opening of the big prize opening 111 (including a big hit game and may include a small prize game described later) are given a chance to obtain a prize ball by winning a game ball at the big prize opening 111. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than a game that does not involve opening the mouth 111 (for example, a game in a normal gaming state). The advantage here means that the player can easily obtain more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is large) as the special winning opening 111 is opened.

  Special figure determination is not performed during the jackpot game. In the jackpot game state, the game is played by right-handed. “Right hit” means that a game ball is launched into a game area on the right side of the center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103. On the other hand, left-handed strike means that a game ball is launched into the game area on the left side of the center line in the game area 103. In the left-handed position, a game ball can be won at the first start opening 105, but a game ball cannot be won at the second start opening 106 and the big winning opening 111 (111a and 111b). A game board 101 is formed. In the right-handed manner, a game ball can be won at the second start opening 106 and the big winning opening 111 (111a and 111b), but a game ball cannot be won at the first start opening 105. A game board 101 is formed. The gate 108 is a right region in the game region 103 and is disposed above the special winning opening 111. Therefore, in the left strike, the game ball cannot pass through the gate 108, and only the right hit game ball can pass through the gate 108.

  After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which special figure determination is performed. At this time, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 can be changed.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 has a low probability non-power support game state (normal game state), a low probability power support game state, and a high probability non-power except for game states (including a jackpot game state) that are associated with the opening of the big prize opening 111. Any of the support game state and the high probability electric support game state may be taken. The gaming state in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low probability non-electric support game state. By using the RAM clear switch provided on the back of the gaming board 101 to initialize the gaming information of the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 enters an initial state.

  The low probability non-electric support game state and the low probability electric support game state belong to the low probability game state. The high probability non-electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the high probability game state. The probability that it is determined that the jackpot is won in the special figure determination is higher in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state with respect to the likelihood of winning the jackpot (ease of playing the jackpot game).

  The low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the electric support game state. In the electric support game state, the gaming machine 100 provides a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that involves opening and closing the electric tulip 107 (that is, the electric support is activated). When the electric support is given, compared with the time when it is not so, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the winning probability per common figure in the common figure determination (and therefore, the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107 is increased), and The opening time of the electric tulip 107 is increased, and as a result, in the electric support game state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start port 106 than in the non-electric support game state where no electric support is given. In the electric support game state, a game is performed by the above-mentioned right strike, and the trigger for the special figure determination is mainly a winning to the second start opening 106.

  The low probability non-electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state belong to a non-electric support game state to which no electric support is given. In the non-electric support game state, the game is performed by left-handed as described above, and the trigger for the special figure determination is mainly a winning to the first start opening 105. As can be understood from the above description, the electric support game state is a specific game state in which the start condition is more easily established than the non-electric support game state (more specifically, a game ball is placed at the second start port 106). It is a specific gaming state that is easy to enter). 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 >>
With reference to FIG. 3, the internal structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 3, 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. 3 is provided in the gaming machine 100.

[1. Main control unit]
The main control unit 401 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 413. The main ROM 412 stores a table group including tables TAt, TZt, THt, DKt, and FKt, and the main RAM 413 includes a storage area group including storage areas 413a and 413b.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 401 wins the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106, the first large winning opening 111 a, the second large winning opening 111 b, and the normal winning opening 112. The first start port SW414a, the second start port SW414b, the big prize port SW416a, the big prize port SW416b, the normal prize port SW417, the gate SW415 that detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 108, and the pseudo V A pseudo V area SW 419a that detects a game ball that has entered the area 141 and a pseudo non V area SW 419b that detects a game ball that has entered the pseudo non-V area 142 are connected, and the detection results of each SW are shown. A detection signal is sent to the main control unit 401.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main control unit 401 includes an electric tulip solenoid 420 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107, and a big prize opening solenoid 421a and 421b that opens and closes the big prize opening 111a and 111b. A sorting member solenoid 422 that opens and closes the sorting member 144 is connected. The main control unit 401 uses the electric tulip solenoid 420 to open and close the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the common figure determination, and based on the result of the special figure determination, the prize winning solenoids 421a and 421b and the sorting member solenoid 422. Are used to open and close the prize winning openings 111a and 111b and the sorting member 144. An information display unit 114 is connected to the main control unit 401. The main control unit 401 performs display control of the information display unit 114 based on the result of the special figure determination, the result of the common figure determination, and the number of held information U1, U2, and U3.

[1-1. Main processing]
FIG. 4 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, an initial setting process of various devices in the main control unit 401 and a backup information generation process are performed, and the processing results are stored in the main RAM 413.

[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) set in the main process (see FIG. 4). 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 main control unit 401 includes a special figure random number counter C1 for counting special figure random numbers, a special figure random number counter C2 for counting special figure random numbers, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 for counting special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers. In addition, a random number counter C4 for counting a random number per common figure and a general symbol random number counter C5 for counting a random number of common symbols are provided. In the random number update process, the count value of each random number counter is “1”. Is added to update the count value of each random number counter. In each of the random number counters C1 to C5, when the count value of the counter exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the count value of the counter is returned to “0”, and thereafter the same count up is performed. 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. 4). In the switch process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a start opening switch process, a gate switch process, a big prize opening switch process, a normal winning opening switch process, a pseudo V area switch process, and a pseudo non-V area switch process.

  In the start port switch process, the main CPU 411 uses the start ports SW 414a and SW 414b to make a counter at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the start port 105 or 106 is detected (ie, the timing at which the first or second start condition is satisfied). Obtains the count values of C1 to C3 and stores the special figure determination information including the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 as a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number. It memorize | stores in the area | region 413a. The storage area 413a can store the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition and the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the second start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. Therefore, the storage area 413a can store up to eight pieces of special figure determination information. The numbers of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first and second start conditions in the storage area 413a correspond to the above-described holding information numbers U1 and U2, respectively. In addition, a priority order for receiving special figure determination is set for each special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413a. Basically, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time. However, it is assumed that a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied as compared to the special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied. The prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later.

  In the gate switch process, the main CPU 411 obtains the count values of the counters C4 and C5 at the timing when the passing of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected, and uses the obtained count values of the counters C4 and C5 as a random number and a common number per figure. The common figure determination information included as a symbol random number is stored in the general figure determination information storage area 413b. The storage area 413b can store general-purpose determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. The number of general-purpose determination information in the storage area 413b corresponds to the hold information number U3. A priority order for receiving the common figure determination is set for each piece of common figure determination information stored in the storage area 413b. A higher priority is set for the information for determining ordinary drawings acquired earlier in time.

  In the big prize opening switch process, the main CPU 411 detects the game balls won in the big prize openings 111a and 111b by the big prize openings SW416a and 416b. In the normal winning opening switch process, the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 112 by the normal winning opening SW417. In the pseudo V area switch process, the main CPU 411 detects a game ball that has entered the pseudo V area 141 by the pseudo V area SW 419a. In the pseudo non-V area switch process, the main CPU 411 detects a game ball that has entered the pseudo non-V area 142 using the pseudo non-V area SW 419b.

[1-2-3. Special design processing]
In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 acquires, as the determination target TT, the special figure determination information set with the highest priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a. The special figure determination is executed for the determination target TT. At this time, the special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is deleted from the storage area 413a. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination, a special symbol determination, and a special fluctuation pattern determination. Then, in the special symbol processing, after the special symbol variation display is performed for the variation time indicated by the special symbol variation pattern selected by the special symbol variation pattern determination, the determination result per special symbol and the determination result of the special symbol determination are shown. To stop the special symbol. The result of the special figure determination can be stored in the main RAM 413. In the special symbol processing, when the special symbol determination information is not stored in the storage area 413a, the special symbol processing is finished without performing the special symbol determination. Also, the special symbol determination is not performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game involving the opening of the special winning opening 111 is performed.

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 411 instructs the production control unit 403 to start the execution of the variation effect by setting the variation start command including the result of the special symbol determination in the main RAM 413. When the change is stopped, a change stop command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the change effect. These commands set in the RAM 413 are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 4) described later.

  Referring to FIG. 5, determination per special figure is performed using a special figure determination table TAt including 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, the main CPU 411 makes a determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and when the high probability game flag is set to ON. Determination per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. Then, the main CPU 411 determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the jackpot, otherwise it is a loss (that is, the jackpot is won) Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. Here, the determination per jack figure is made so that the winning probability of winning the jackpot (that is, the probability determined to play the jackpot game) is 1/320 and 1/70 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. Assume that a table TAt is formed. However, the winning probabilities listed here are merely examples, and the winning probabilities can be variously changed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may be formed so that a small hit can occur, and in this case, the main CPU 411 also determines a small hit in the special figure determination. The small hit is not a big hit, but is a specific lose represented by a special symbol in a mode different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). The main CPU 411 determines that the winning unit is won when the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the small unit. For example, it is possible to reduce the winning probability per unit to 1/300 without depending on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag.

  In the special symbol determination, the main CPU 411 compares the special symbol determination table TZt with the special symbol random number of the determination target TT, and determines in which symbol the special symbol is stopped based on the comparison result. . There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot type is determined based on the comparison result.

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt and the random number per special figure, the special symbol random number, 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).

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
In addition, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process during the start port switch process (see FIG. 4). In the pre-determination process, the main CPU 411 sets, as a pre-determination target, the special-determination determination information that is stored in the special-determination determination information storage area 413a and is put on hold, and the pre-determination target is determined per special figure The special symbol design determination and the special symbol variation pattern determination are sequentially executed. The methods of the per-special determination, the special symbol design determination, and the special-figure variation pattern determination for the prior determination target (these determinations are collectively referred to as prior determination) are the same as those for the determination target TT. The result of the prior determination is stored in the main RAM 413. The result of the prior determination is included in a hold increase command (also referred to as a prior determination command), the hold increase command is set in the main RAM 413, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in an output process described later. The holding increase command includes information indicating which of the holding information numbers U1 and U2 has increased in addition to the result of the prior determination. 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 413a. Therefore, the prior determination for any special figure determination information is executed before the special figure determination is executed for the special figure determination information.

[1-2-4. Normal symbol processing]
The normal symbol processing (see FIG. 4) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the information for determining the common figure set with the highest priority in the general-purpose information storage area 413b as the general-purpose determination target FF, and determines the general-purpose determination in the main ROM 412. Based on the table and the FF for which the normal pattern is determined, a general pattern determination consisting of a general pattern determination, a general symbol determination, and a general pattern variation pattern determination is executed. Display stop display. The information for determining the normal map that has become the target FF for normal map determination is deleted from the storage area 413b. In the normal symbol process, when the general pattern determination information is not stored in the storage area 413b, the normal symbol process is terminated without performing the general symbol determination. Further, the normal symbol determination is not performed when the normal symbol variation display is performed and when the game (auxiliary game) for opening the electric tulip 107 is performed. In the determination per common figure, it is determined whether or not the winning per common figure is won. When winning per common figure, the type per common figure is determined by the universal symbol determination. There are two types of per map: per long open and short open. The time for the electric tulip 107 to be in the open state is longer per long opening than per short opening. The main CPU 411 displays the variation of the normal symbol for the variation time based on the result of the normal pattern variation pattern determination, and then stops and displays the normal symbol in a manner showing the result of the normal symbol hit determination and the general symbol determination.

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
In the electric accessory control process (see FIG. 4), 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. When the gaming machine 100 is configured so that a small winning can occur, the big winning opening opening pattern for the small winning is also stored in the big winning opening pattern table DKt, and the result of the special figure determination shows the winning of the small winning When the player wins, the special winning opening 111 is opened and closed using the small winning special winning opening opening pattern. The main CPU 411 realizes the big prize opening process with reference to the table DKt.

  The jackpot game with the opening of the big winning opening 111 is started after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing the jackpot. In the jackpot game, until the opening time of the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined maximum opening time (predetermined time; for example, 30 seconds) or until the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined value (for example, ten). A round game that opens the grand prize winning hole 111 is executed Rmax times with a predetermined interval period (in other words, an interval time). Therefore, it can be considered that the jackpot game includes round games for Rmax. Rmax represents the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot. When a predetermined ending period (in other words, ending time; for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the last round game ends, the game state returns to a state in which special figure determination can be performed.

  In addition, the sorting member process is executed in the special winning opening process. In the distribution member process, the main CPU 411 performs an opening / closing operation of the distribution member 144 using a distribution member release pattern in a specific round during the big hit game. The distribution member release pattern table FKt stores a distribution member release pattern that defines the release mode of the distribution member 144. The main CPU 411 realizes the sorting member process with reference to the table FKt.

  In addition, during the execution of the jackpot game or after the jackpot game, the game state setting process (see FIG. 4) is executed in the big prize opening process. In the game state setting process, the main CPU 411 sets the state of various game flags stored in the main RAM 413 including the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag. 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 high-probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned on according to the game state at the time of the jackpot occurrence or the type of jackpot that has occurred / OFF is set, and a high probability game remaining number X indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the high probability gaming state is maintained and an electric number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained. The number of remaining support games J is set in the main RAM 413.

  The pseudo V area 141 is provided to make the gaming machine 100 look like a so-called VST machine, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 depends on whether or not a game ball enters the pseudo V area 141. It does not depend on whether or not a game ball has entered the second big prize opening 111b.

  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. However, after J = 1 is changed to J = 0 by execution of the special figure determination, the electric support game state is maintained until the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the result of the special figure determination, and the stop display is performed. A non-electric support game state can be set later. 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.

  In addition, even when winning a small win, a game with the opening of the big winning opening 111 (this is called a small hit game) is executed, but the main control unit 401 is triggered by the winning of the small winning Do not change the gaming state (probability of winning the jackpot and whether or not to give power support). In other words, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 (the jackpot winning probability and the presence / absence of electric support) does not change between before and after the small win. In the small hit game, for example, the opening of the special winning opening 111 with a short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is repeated a plurality of times.

  In the electric Chu process, the main CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the common map determination. In the case of winning per usual figure, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

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

[1-2-7. Output processing]
In the output process, the main CPU 411 stores information (including the above-described commands) stored in the main RAM 413, etc., in each control unit (prize ball control unit 402 and effect control unit 403) connected to the main control unit 401. Output). 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 may transmit arbitrary information recognized or held by itself (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. 4).

  As shown in FIG. 3, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main control section 401, and the main control section 401 sends information indicating the contents stored in the main RAM 413 to the outside (through the board 491 ( For example, it can be output to a hall computer of a game facility.

[2. Prize ball control unit]
The prize ball control unit 402 (see FIG. 3) includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401, the prize ball is paid out using the payout unit 429. Do. Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a fixed position detection SW 424 that detects a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 that detects a paid game ball, A ball presence detection SW 426 for detecting whether or not there is a game ball and a full tank detection SW 427 for detecting that the upper plate 123 and the lower plate 125 are filled with game balls are connected. A detection signal indicating the result is sent to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or a detection signal input from the SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals from the SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  Further, a launching unit 428 is connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The award ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 (operation by the player) and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball. The prize ball 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 sub CPU 431, a sub ROM 432, and a sub RAM 433 (see FIG. 3). The effect control unit 403 includes an image / sound control unit (not shown) that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 115, lighting control of the effect light unit 116 and the board lamp 135 on the game board 101, and A lamp control unit (not shown) that performs drive control of the frame movable accessory 117 and the panel movable accessory 130 is provided. In addition, the effect control unit 403 is connected with an effect button 121 and a cross key 122 for receiving an operation from the player. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player with respect to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122.

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

  FIG. 6 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, initial setting of various devices in the effect control unit 403 is performed and the setting result is stored in the sub RAM 433. The sub CPU 431 interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process for the effect main process at the cycle set in the effect main process. In the effect timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 431 sequentially executes an effect random number update process, a command reception process, and an operation reception process.

  The effect control unit 403 is provided with an effect random number counter that counts effect random numbers. In the effect random number update process, an effect random number is added by adding “1” to the count value of the effect random number counter. Update the count value of the counter. In the effect random number counter, when the count value exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the count value is returned to “0”, and thereafter the same count up is performed. The count value of the effect random number counter can be referred to as the value of the effect random number used in various effects.

  In the command reception process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a hit effect process.

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

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

  The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 6) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. A command related to the normal symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation of the normal symbol. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes.

  The winning effect process (see FIG. 6) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. That is, for example, when a special symbol and a decorative symbol are stopped and displayed in a manner in which the determination target TT has won a jackpot or a jackpot and indicates a jackpot or a jackpot, a command related to a win effect is sent from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit. The sub CPU 431 executes a win effect to be performed during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the reception result of the command.

  In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 6), 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 operated 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 the type of jackpot >>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing jackpot types assumed in the present embodiment. Note that “R” in the jackpot indicates a round. In this embodiment, there are special A, special B, special A, special C, and special B as jackpot types. The number of rounds for special A is 6, the number of rounds for special B and A is 8, and the number of rounds for special C and B is 16. The larger the number of rounds, the more the number of award balls that can be obtained by winning in the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game, which is more advantageous to the player. Therefore, for example, each jackpot game of special C and special B is more advantageous to the player than each big hit game of special A, special B and custom A. In the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes Special A, Special B, and A They are 50%, 15%, and 35%, respectively. In the determination per special symbol for the second special symbol (in the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition), when the big hit is won, the ratio of the big hit to special C and B is 65, respectively. %, 35%. The special symbol design determination table TZt is formed so that the type of jackpot for the first and second special symbols is determined at the above-described ratio.

  The jackpots of Special A, Special B and Special C belong to the probable jackpot. After the jackpot game of any of special A to special C is completed, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability gaming state and the electric support gaming state. After setting to the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot (that is, the next jackpot as seen from the jackpot that occurred immediately before) does not occur, and the number of changes of the special symbol (that is, the special symbol stops changing via the change display) Is equal to or greater than the high probability giving count, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state. After the setting to the electric support game state, if the number of changes in the special symbol is equal to or greater than the number of electric support grants without generating the next jackpot, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the non-electric support game state.

The high-probability number of times refers to the number of changes in the special symbol that maintains the high-probability gaming state. In other words, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, while the special symbol fluctuates by i _k times, the gaming state becomes a high probability gaming state, and after the special symbol fluctuates by i _k times, the low probability gaming state when it is a high probability granted number corresponding to the jackpot is i _k times (i _k is an integer). Since a big hit is more likely to occur in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state, the higher the number of high probability grants, the more advantageous for the player.
The number of times when the electric support is given refers to the number of times the special symbol is maintained to maintain the electric support game state. That relates to certain jackpot, after completion of the jackpot gaming, non conductive support game after while, the and special symbol is gaming state and conductive support gaming state fluctuates by i _d times the special symbol is varied by i _d times when it is a state, support grant number electrostatic corresponding to the jackpot is i _d times (i _d is an integer). Since the starting condition is more easily established in the electric support game state than in the non-electric support game state, the more the number of electric support grants, the more advantageous for the player.

  The number of high probability grants and the number of power support grants for each of the special A to C jackpots are 50 and 100, respectively (see FIG. 7). Therefore, after the special jackpot game of any one of special A to special C is finished, when the number of changes of the special symbol reaches 50 without any other jackpots occurring (in other words, when the special figure determination is performed 50 times). ) When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is shifted from the high probability electric support game state to the low probability electric support game state, and then the variation display of the special symbol is further performed 50 times, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is low. The probabilistic power support game state is shifted to the low probability non-power support game state.

  The jackpots for A and B usually belong to the jackpot. After the jackpot game of either A or B, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state until the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of the electric support grant. After the special symbol fluctuates by the predetermined number of times of providing electric support, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support state (that is, the normal gaming state). However, if the next jackpot is won after the end of the A or B jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the next jackpot game is set according to the type of the jackpot won next time. For example, if the special A jackpot is won at the first variation of the special symbol after the end of the bonus game of A or B, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is highly probable after the end of the bonus game of the special A. It is set to the electric support game state. The number of times electric support is given to the jackpots of A and B is 100, the same as that for special A to C jackpots. In addition, after the big hit game of tsu A or tsu B, since it is not a high probability gaming state but a low probability electric support game state, the high probability grant count for the jackpot of tsu A and tsu B is 0 times. .

In the game state setting process associated with each jackpot of special A to special C, 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 respectively set. “50” and “100” are set.
In the game state setting process associated with the big hit of A or B, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON and the high probability game remaining number X is set to “0”. As a result, “100” is set in the remaining electric support game J.
That is, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J set in the game state setting process executed with a certain jackpot are respectively the high probability grant count and the electric support grant corresponding to the jackpot. This is consistent with the number of times (see FIG. 7).

  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.

<< About the structure of the jackpot game >>
FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the jackpot game. When the special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the winning of the jackpot, after a predetermined opening period (in other words, the opening time; for example, 5 seconds), the round game is separated by a predetermined interval period. The game is executed Rmax times corresponding to the number of rounds, and then the jackpot game ends when an ending period (in other words, ending time; for example, 5 seconds) elapses. In other words, the jackpot game can be considered to be configured to include round games for Rmax. Each round game has a predetermined value (hereinafter referred to as an upper limit count value; for example, 10) until the opening time of the grand prize opening 111 reaches a predetermined maximum opening time or the number of game balls won in the big winning opening 111 It is a game that opens the grand prize opening 111 until. As the specified maximum opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 111 in each round game, a predetermined short opening time (hereinafter referred to as 0.2 seconds) and a predetermined long opening time longer than the short opening time (hereinafter referred to as “short opening time”) Then, 30 seconds).

  A period during which a round game is played is called a round. However, when the concept of “period” is particularly noted, a round can also be referred to as a round period in particular. Also, the i-th round in the jackpot game is called the i-th round (i is an integer), and the last round in the jackpot game is called the final round. Therefore, for example, the final round in the special A jackpot game is the sixth round, and the final round in the special B jackpot game is the eighth round (see FIG. 7).

  The effect control unit 403 performs a predetermined opening effect and an ending effect in the opening period and the ending period, respectively, and performs a predetermined in-round effect between the opening period and the ending period. More specifically, for example, when the main CPU 411 stops the special symbol in a manner indicating a big hit, it outputs a change stop command to the effect control unit 403, and then outputs an opening command as a command related to the win effect. When the main CPU 411 ends the opening of the special winning opening 111 in the final round, the main CPU 411 transmits an ending command as a command related to the winning effect. When receiving the opening command, the effect control unit 403 executes a predetermined opening effect having an effect time corresponding to the opening period in the opening period, and then executes an effect during a predetermined round from the first round period to the final round period, When the ending command is received, a predetermined ending effect having an effect time corresponding to the ending period is executed in the ending period.

  The period in which the jackpot game is executed is called a jackpot game period. The jackpot game period refers to the period from the start of the opening period to the end of the ending period. However, it can be considered that only the period between the opening period and the ending period is a jackpot gaming period (that is, the opening period and the ending period can be considered not to belong to the jackpot gaming period). In the period from the start time of the opening period to the end time of the ending period, special figure determination and special symbol variation display are not performed. If the special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a, the special figure determination using the stored special figure determination information as the determination target TT is executed after the end of the ending period.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the special A jackpot game, the big prize opening 111 is opened in the big prize opening pattern PTN1a, and in each special B and A big hit games, the big prize opening 111 is made in the big prize opening release pattern PTN2. Is opened, and the special winning opening 111 is opened by the special winning opening opening pattern PTN1b in each special hit game of C and B. In some drawings including FIG. 9, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be expressed as special 1 and special 2, respectively.

  FIG. 10 shows the special winning opening opening patterns PTN1a, PTN1b and PTN2. In FIG. 10, the symbol “OP” represents the opening period, the symbol “IT” represents the interval period, and the symbol “ED” represents the ending period. In the opening period, the interval period, and the ending period, the special winning opening 111 (both 111a and 111b) is closed.

  In any of the jackpot games of the big prize opening patterns PTN1a, PTN1b and PTN2, only the second big prize opening 111b is opened in the fourth round of the first big prize opening 111a and the second big prize opening 111b. In each round other than the four rounds, only the first grand prize opening 111a is opened.

  In the jackpot game with the pattern PTN2, the specified maximum opening time in the first to third rounds and the fifth to eighth rounds is the long opening time (30 seconds), and the specified maximum opening time is the short opening time only in the fourth round. (0.2 seconds). On the other hand, in each jackpot game with the patterns PTN1a and PTN1b, the specified maximum opening time is the long opening time in all rounds.

  As described above, in any jackpot game of the patterns PTN1a, PTN1b, and PTN2, the second big prize opening 111b having the pseudo V area 141 in the internal area is opened in the fourth round which is a specific round. Then, in the specific round, the pseudo V region 141 is released according to a predetermined distribution member release pattern.

  FIG. 11 shows a sorting member release pattern in a specific round. The distribution member 144 is maintained in a closed state except for a specific round. The main CPU 411 performs an opening / closing process of the sorting member 144 while the second big prize opening 111b is opened in a specific round.

  More specifically, for example, the sorting member 144 is moved from the closed state after a predetermined waiting time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed since the special winning opening 111b is switched from the closed state to the open state in a specific round. The state is switched to the open state, and then the state is switched from the open state to the closed state when the special winning opening 111b is closed in a specific round. Therefore, when the long opening time is 30 seconds, the short opening time is 0.2 seconds, and the waiting time is 0.1 seconds, the opening time of the sorting member 144 in a specific round is the pattern PTN1a. And 29.9 seconds in each jackpot game of PTN1b, and 0.1 seconds in the jackpot game by the pattern PTN2 (however, in a specific round, a game ball enters the big prize opening 111b Assuming that the number has not reached the upper count value).

  During a jackpot game, a game ball entering the pseudo V area 141 (in other words, a game ball passing through the pseudo V area 141) is referred to as a “pseudo V prize”. When the sorting member 144 is released for 29.9 seconds in the fourth round of the jackpot game, it is easy to make the game ball enter the pseudo V region 141, but the sorting member 144 is opened for only 0.1 seconds. If not, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the pseudo V region 141. Therefore, it can be said that the jackpot game of the patterns PTN1a and PTN1b is a jackpot game where the pseudo-V winning is easy, and the jackpot game of the pattern PTN2 is a jackpot game where the pseudo-V winning is difficult (that is, the former jackpot game and the latter In comparison with the jackpot game, the former jackpot game is easier to win a pseudo-V prize than the latter jackpot game, and the latter jackpot game is more difficult to win a pseudo-V prize than the former jackpot game) .

  It should be noted that the short opening time and the distribution member opening pattern are determined and the big winning opening 111b so that it is substantially impossible to generate a pseudo V winning in a specific round during the big hit game of the pattern PNT2. The internal structure is designed. Although it is possible that a game ball enters the big winning opening 111b in a specific round during the big hit game of the pattern PNT2, after the game ball is generated, the game ball passes over the guide member 143 and is distributed. The length or the like of the guide member 143 is determined so that the sorting member 144 is switched from the open state to the closed state before reaching. Note that there is no waiting time.

  In a gaming machine that is different from the gaming machine 100 and is generally referred to as a VST machine (hereinafter referred to as a reference VST machine), it is referred to as VAT (V Attacker) in addition to the first grand prize opening. The second grand prize opening is often provided, and when the second big prize opening is provided, a V region (also referred to as a V prize opening) is provided in the internal area of the second big prize opening. In the reference VST machine, the V area functions as a probability variation function activation switch for setting the gaming state of the reference VST machine to the high probability gaming state, and when the game ball passes the V area, the gaming state is high probability gaming. State.

  However, although the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is provided with the pseudo V area 141 as if it is the V area of the reference VST machine, the gaming state is the entry of the game ball into the pseudo V area 141 And whether or not a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 111b. That is, the second grand prize opening 111b functions as a fake VST (V attacker).

  In the following, a round game that opens the second grand prize opening 111b with the long opening time as the specified maximum opening time is called a VAT long opening game, and the second big winning opening 111b is opened with the short opening time as the specified maximum opening time. A round game is pretending to be called a VAT short open game. Each jackpot game of the patterns PTN1a and PTN1b includes a fake VAT long open game as a round game of the fourth round, but the jackpot game of the pattern PTN2 does not include a fake VAT long open game; It includes a fake VAT short-open game as a round game (see FIGS. 9 and 10).

  In the fake VAT long opening game, the maximum opening time of the second big winning opening 111b is the long opening time (30 seconds), so that the game ball can easily enter the second big winning opening 111b. That is, the pretend VAT long open game is a game in which the second grand prize opening 111b is opened in such a manner that the game ball can easily enter the second big prize opening 111b. On the other hand, in the fake VAT short opening game, the maximum opening time of the second big prize opening 111b is the short opening time (0.2 seconds), so it is not possible to enter the game ball into the second big winning opening 111b. Have difficulty. In the fake VAT long open game, it can be said that the second big prize opening 111b is opened in such a manner that the game ball can easily enter the second big prize opening 111b as compared to the fake VAT short open game. Each of the patterns PTN1a, PTN1b, and PTN2 includes one or more round games that open the first big prize opening 111a with a long maximum opening time as a specified maximum opening time other than a specific round. The round game is a game in which the first grand prize opening 111a is opened in such a manner that a game ball can easily enter the first big prize opening 111a.

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

  In FIG. 12A, SZL, SZR, and SZC represent a first decorative symbol, a second decorative symbol, and a third decorative symbol, respectively. The first to third decorative symbols are also referred to as a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol, respectively. In the image display unit 104, a left symbol display area in which a left symbol is displayed, a right symbol display area in which a right symbol is displayed, and a middle symbol display area in which a middle symbol is displayed are set. Of the left, right, and middle symbol display areas, the left symbol display area is located on the left and the right symbol display area is located on the right as viewed from the player facing the image display unit 104.

  Referring to FIG. 12B, the effect control unit 403 assigns each of the first to third decorative symbols to the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “ Stop display in any of 9 types of numeric symbols with 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”, and special symbols different from numeric symbols. Can do. Note that a character design or the like to which an alphabet or the like is assigned may be used instead of the numerical design. Special symbols include a symbol that suggests execution of a so-called pseudo-continuous effect, a symbol that suggests a transition to a certain effect mode, and the like.

  Each numeric symbol is classified into one of a blue symbol, a green symbol, and a red symbol. A blue symbol is a symbol that is given one of the numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8” and is based on blue, and a green symbol is the number “1” or “5”. And “9” is given to a design based on green, and a red design is a design to which any of the numbers “3” and “7” is given and based on red. In addition, in the following, the numerical symbols to which the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” are respectively attached. 1 design, 2 designs, 3 designs, 4 designs, 5 designs, 6 designs, 7 designs, 8 designs, and 9 designs.

  In the present embodiment, stopping the i-th decorative symbol in a certain manner means stopping the i-th decorative symbol at a predetermined symbol corresponding to the aspect. In addition, stopping and displaying the i-th decorative symbol and the j-th decorative symbol in a common manner means stopping and displaying the i-th decorative symbol and the j-th decorative symbol with a common numerical symbol or a common special symbol. (I and j are different integers).

  The effect control unit 403 can stop and display the first to third decorative symbols in the form of double eyes or non-zero eyes according to the result of the special figure determination. The doublet refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are aligned with a common numeric symbol on a predetermined effective line. The stop display of the first to third decorative symbols by the double eyes corresponds to any jackpot or specific jackpot notice. The non-zero eye refers to a state where the first to third decorative symbols are not aligned with a common numerical symbol on a predetermined effective line. In principle, the stop display of the first to third decorative symbols by the non-flat eyes corresponds to a notice of losing.

  Referring to FIGS. 13A to 13C, there are different types of blue eyes, green eyes, and red eyes in the forms of the eyes. The blue double-eyed pattern refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are arranged in a blue pattern to which a common number is assigned, and the green double-eyed pattern is a number that is common to the first to third decorative symbols. Indicates a state in which the symbols are arranged in the green design to which the symbol is assigned, and the red double-eyed eye indicates a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are arranged in a red symbol to which a common number is assigned.

[Types of production modes]
The effect control unit 403 selects and sets one effect mode from a plurality of predetermined effect modes, based on the command received from the main control unit 401. Hereinafter, the effect mode set here may be referred to as a target effect mode. The effect control unit 403 performs various effects including a variable effect in the target effect mode (that is, the set effect mode).

  As shown in FIG. 14, the plurality of effect modes include a normal mode, a chance mode, and a rush mode as first to third effect modes different from each other.

  When the i-th effect mode is set to the target effect mode, the effect control unit 403 can perform a mode effect according to the i-th effect mode (i is an integer). The mode effect may include any effect that does not belong to the change effect when the change effect is performed and when the change effect is not performed, in addition to the change effect. The content of the mode effect executed when a certain arbitrary effect mode is set as the target effect mode (that is, the content of the mode effect corresponding to the certain effect mode) is the target of any other effect mode. The content of the mode effect that is executed when the effect mode is set (that is, the content of the mode effect corresponding to the other effect mode) is partially or entirely different from each other.

  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 (including the mode effect) can easily understand that the current game state is the low probability non-electric support game state.

  Each of the chance mode and the rush mode is an effect mode that is used in the electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the electric support game state. Both the chance mode and the rush mode may be used in the low probability electric support game state or may be used in the high probability electric support game state.

  FIGS. 15A, 15B, and 15C show examples of display contents of the image display unit 104 when the target effect mode is set to the normal mode, the chance mode, and the rush mode, respectively. A predetermined background image is displayed on the image display unit 104, and the first to third decorative symbols are displayed on the background image. For example, they are displayed between the normal mode, the chance mode, and the rush mode. The background images differ from each other (that is, the mode effects differ from each other in the display content of the background image). Also, the image contents of the first to third decorative symbols displayed (patterns, colors, shapes, etc. of the decorative symbols) are different from each other between the normal mode, the chance mode, and the rush mode (that is, in the display contents of the decorative symbols). Mode production is different from each other). Further, the sound (background music or the like) output from the speaker 115 may be different between the normal mode, the chance mode, and the rush mode.

  When the chance mode is set as the target effect mode, the mode information 1011 indicating that is displayed on the image display unit 104 and the remaining number information 1012 is displayed on the image display unit 104 (about the remaining number information 1012). Will be described later). When the rush mode is set as the target effect mode, the mode information 1021 indicating that is displayed on the image display unit 104 and the remaining number information 1022 is displayed on the image display unit 104 (about the remaining number information 1022). Will be described later). In addition, when the chance mode or the rush mode is set as the target effect mode, a right-handed instruction effect (for example, display of the character “right-handed”) is also performed to instruct the player that the game should be performed by right-handed. Is called.

[Direction related to the jackpot game]
With reference to FIG. 16A, attention is paid to one particular figure determination information acquired as the determination target TT in an arbitrary situation as the special figure determination information JJ. In the following, it is assumed that the special figure determination information JJ is special figure determination information to win a jackpot unless otherwise specified. Also, the special figure determination information JJ that has won the jackpot is the special figure determination information (hereinafter, special figure determination information JJ1 or information JJ1 acquired based on the game ball entering the first start port 105). And special figure determination information (hereinafter referred to as special figure determination information JJ2 or information JJ2) acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 106. The production control unit 403 responds to the reception of the change start command for the special figure determination information JJ when the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ as the determination target TT indicates that the jackpot is won. The variation display of the first to third decorative symbols is started, and the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet in response to receiving the variation stop command for the special figure determination information JJ. Thereafter, the jackpot game OAU based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ is executed, and after the jackpot game OAU ends, the effect control unit 403 sets the chance mode or the rush mode as the target effect mode.

  With reference to FIG. 16B, some effects that can be performed during the execution of the jackpot game OAU will be described. Only when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game with the pattern PTN1a or PTN2, more specifically, for example, in the non-electric support game state (therefore, when the target effect mode is the normal mode), the special figure determination information JJ1 Only when the jackpot game executed as a result of the special figure determination is the jackpot game OAU, the presentation control unit 403 performs the challenge presentation and subsequent challenge success presentation before the start of the fourth round of the jackpot game OAU. Or you may perform challenge failure production.

  FIG. 17 shows examples of a challenge effect, a challenge success effect, and a challenge failure effect. After the predetermined challenge effect is executed, either the predetermined challenge success effect or the challenge failure effect is executed.

  The challenge effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the big hit game of the pattern PTN1a is performed based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ1 (thus, whether or not the fake VAT long open game is performed). As will be described later, since the rush mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a (see FIG. 20), the challenge effect is a jackpot based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ1. It can also be said to be an effect suggesting whether or not the rush mode is set as the target effect mode after the game.

  The challenge success effect is an effect suggesting that a jackpot game of the pattern PTN1a is performed based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ1 (hence, a pretending VAT long open game is performed), and the challenge failure effect is The effect suggesting that the jackpot game of the pattern PTN2 is performed without the jackpot game of the pattern PTN1a based on the result of the special chart determination with respect to the special figure determination information JJ1 (therefore, the pretending VAT long open game is not performed). is there.

  For example, in the challenge effect, a moving image display indicating whether or not a game task can be achieved is performed. At this time, in the challenge success effect, a moving image display indicating that the task is achieved is performed, while in the challenge failure effect, a moving image display indicating that the task is not achieved is performed. When the special figure determination information JJ1 is won by the special A jackpot, the challenge success effect is performed, and when the special figure determination information JJ1 is won by the special B or A A jackpot, the challenge fails. Production is performed.

  Referring again to FIG. 16B, only when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game with the pattern PTN1a or PTN1b, more specifically, for example, in the non-electric support game state (therefore, when the target effect mode is the normal mode) At) The jackpot game of the pattern PTN1a performed as a result of executing the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ1 is the jackpot game OAU, or the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state In the case where the jackpot game of the pattern PTN1b performed as a result of execution of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ2 is a jackpot game OAU (when the target effect mode is the chance mode or the rush mode) Only during the execution period of the fourth round of the jackpot game OAU, the effect control unit 403 The Aim production and may it to the running and the pseudo-V winning director followed.

  FIG. 18 (a) shows an example of an effect aimed at the pseudo-V. The effect aiming at the pseudo V is an effect that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 111b or into the pseudo V area 141 in the second big prize opening 111b by hitting right. This includes an image display and a sound output for urging the player to place a game ball in the second grand prize opening 111b or in the pseudo V area 141 in the second big prize opening 111b.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of a pseudo V winning effect. In the fourth round of the jackpot game OAU, when a game ball enters the second big prize opening 111b is detected by the big prize opening SW416b, or a game ball enters the pseudo V area 141 by the pseudo V area SW419a. A predetermined pseudo V detection signal is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403, and the effect control unit 403 performs a pseudo V prize effect when receiving the pseudo V detection signal. The pseudo-V winning effect may be considered to function as an effect suggesting that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 111b or the pseudo-V area 141. Further, as will be described later, since the rush mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a or PTN1b (see FIG. 20), the pseudo V winning effect is the target effect after the jackpot game OAU. It can also be said that it functions as an effect suggesting that it is set as a mode.

  After the jackpot game OAU based on the pattern PTN1b, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to either the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state, but after the jackpot game OAU based on the pattern PTN1b, the high probability electric support game Regardless of whether the game is controlled in the state or the low probability electric support game state, in the fourth round execution period of the jackpot game OAU, the effect and the pseudo V prize effect may be executed aiming at the pseudo V.

  Even if the effect aiming at the pseudo-V is executed over the execution period of the fourth round from the start of the fourth round of the jackpot game OAU (for example, during the interval period between the third round and the fourth round). good. When the challenge success effect is performed, the effect is performed aiming at the pseudo V after the challenge success effect.

  Referring again to FIG. 16B, in the ending period in the jackpot game OAU, the effect control unit 403 determines which effect mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU ends (in the chance mode and the rush mode). A mode suggestion effect (mode notification effect) for suggesting or notifying which is set) can be performed. A mode suggestion effect may be performed during a round game in the jackpot game OAU or during an interval period. In summary, the mode suggestion effect can be performed after the start of the jackpot game OAU and before the execution of the mode effect of the effect mode set as the target effect mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU. However, when a challenge success effect or a challenge failure effect is performed, a mode suggestion effect is performed after the effect, and when a pseudo V target effect or a pseudo V prize effect is performed, the mode suggestion is performed after the effect. It is assumed that the production is performed.

Referring to FIGS. 19A to 19C, there are first to third mode suggestion effects as mode suggestion effects, and each mode suggestion effect is displayed as an image on the image display unit 104, an audio output from the speaker 115, or the like. Can be realized.
Mode suggestion effects executed during the ending period of jackpot game OAU,
When the target effect mode immediately before the execution of the jackpot game OAU is other than the chance mode (for example, in the normal mode) and the target effect mode immediately after the execution of the jackpot game OAU is the chance mode, after the jackpot game OAU The first mode suggestion effect (FIG. 19A) that suggests or notifies that the chance mode is set as the target effect mode and that the target effect mode is switched from the mode other than the chance mode to the chance mode.
When the target effect mode immediately before the execution of the jackpot game OAU is other than the rush mode (therefore, the normal mode or the chance mode) and the target effect mode immediately after the execution of the jackpot game OAU is the rush mode, the jackpot game The second mode suggestion effect (FIG. 19B) suggesting or notifying that the rush mode is set as the target effect mode after OAU and that the target effect mode is switched from the mode other than the rush mode to the rush mode.
When the target presentation mode immediately before and after the execution of the jackpot game OAU is the rush mode, the rush mode is set as the target presentation mode after the jackpot game OAU and the target presentation mode is set across the jackpot game OAU. This is a third mode suggestion effect (FIG. 19C) that suggests or notifies that the rush mode is continued.

[Direction mode setting method]
With reference to FIG. 20, how to change the target effect mode starting from the jackpot game will be described. FIG. 20 shows four types of cases CS1 to CS4. Focusing on the jackpot game OAU based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ, how to change the target effect mode in each case will be described.

――― Case CS1 ―――
The case CS1 will be described. In the non-electric support game state, the left-handed game is played, and the special figure determination information acquired and stored is basically for special figure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 105. Information. In case CS1, special figure determination information JJ as information JJ1 is won by a special jackpot by special figure determination executed in the non-electric support game state (and therefore when the target effect mode is the normal mode). This is the case. In case CS1, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the rush mode after the jackpot game OAU based on the special A jackpot (and thus the jackpot game OAU based on the pattern PTN1a) ends.

――― Case CS2 ―――
Case CS2 will be described. In case CS2, the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 is special B or through A by special figure determination executed in the non-electric support game state (and therefore when the target effect mode is the normal mode). This is the case where you win a jackpot. In case CS2, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the chance mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU based on the special B or A jackpot (and thus the jackpot game OAU based on the pattern PTN2).

――― Case CS3 ―――
Case CS3 will be described. Case CS3 is a case where special figure determination information JJ as information JJ2 wins a big hit of special C or pass B by special figure determination executed when the rush mode is set as the target effect mode. In case CS3, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the rush mode after the jackpot game OAU due to the special C or B jackpot (hence, the jackpot game OAU based on the pattern PTN1b) ends. That is, the state in which the rush mode is set as the target effect mode is continued even after the jackpot game OAU ends.

――― Case CS4 ―――
Case CS4 will be described. Case CS4 is a case in which special figure determination information JJ as information JJ2 wins a big hit of special C or B through the special figure determination executed when the chance mode is set as the target effect mode. In case CS4, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the rush mode after the jackpot game OAU due to the special C or B jackpot (and thus the jackpot game OAU based on the pattern PTN1b) ends.

  Note that, in the non-electric support game state (therefore, when the normal mode is set to the target effect mode), the information for determining the special figure based on the game ball entering the second start port 106 is acquired or stored. It may be stored in the area 413a. Therefore, there is a case where the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ2 is won by a special jackpot (that is, a special jackpot or special B jackpot) by the special chart determination executed in the non-electric support game state. Then, the effect control unit 403 may set the target effect mode to the rush mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU by the special C or through B (hence, the jackpot game OAU by the pattern PTN1b).

  Further, when the chance mode or the rush mode is set to the target effect mode, the electric support game state is set, but when the chance mode or the rush mode is set to the target effect mode, the first start port 105 is reached. Special figure determination information based on the entry of the game ball may be acquired or stored in the storage area 413a. Therefore, the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 is a big hit (that is, special A, special B or a big hit of special A by the special figure determination executed when the chance mode or the rush mode is set as the target effect mode. In some cases. In such a case, when the special A jackpot is won, the target effect mode is set to the rush mode after the special A jackpot game OAU (hence, the jackpot game OAU based on the pattern PTN1a) is finished as in the case CS1. Well, if you win the jackpot of Special B or A, the same effect as in case CS2, the chance to get the target effect mode after the special B or A jackpot game OAU (hence the jackpot game OAU by pattern PTN2) Set to mode.

[Consideration on the production method of gaming machines (part 1)]
In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control a game in an electric support game state (a specific game state) in which a game ball easily enters the second start port 106 after a jackpot game is executed. The electric support game state (specific game state) is a low-probability electric support game state (first specification) that is determined to be a big hit game with a predetermined first probability (1/320 in the example of FIG. 5) by special figure determination. Gaming state) and a high probability electric support game state (second specific game) that is determined to be a big hit game with a predetermined second probability higher than the first probability (1/70 in the example of FIG. 5) by special figure determination State).

  In the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special figure determination information acquired by the game ball entering the first starting port 105 is a probable big hit. When winning, the jackpot game is executed, and after the jackpot game is executed, the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state. In this case, the production control unit 403 After the jackpot game is executed, it is possible to set the rush mode as the target effect mode (see FIG. 20; case CS1).

  Further, when the rush mode is set as the target effect mode, the special figure determination information acquired by the game ball entering the second starting port 106 is won and the jackpot game is executed. In this case, the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game (if the jackpot is a big hit of B, it becomes a low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game, If the jackpot is a special C jackpot, a high probability electric support game state is set after the jackpot game). However, in this case, after the jackpot game is executed, the effect control unit 403 may control the game in either the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state (that is, the jackpot is passed through B). As a target effect mode, the rush mode can be set continuously (see FIG. 20; cases CS3 and CS4).

  FIG. 21A shows an example of specifications in the reference VST machine. The reference VST machine having the specifications shown in FIG. 21A is generally also referred to as a VST machine having a 50% probability variation entry 100% probability variation continuation. In the reference VST machine having the specifications shown in FIG. 21 (a), when a big hit occurs based on the game ball entering the first starting port in the non-electric support game state, the V region is won with a probability of 50%. The easy jackpot game Z1a is executed, and the remaining 50% of the probability is executed that the jackpot game Z2 is difficult (substantially impossible) to win the V region. Then, when a winning in the V region occurs in the former jackpot game Z1a, a high probability electric support game state is set after the jackpot game and an effect is developed in a predetermined ST mode (corresponding to the rush mode), and the latter jackpot game After Z2, a low probability electric support game state is set, and an effect is developed in a predetermined short time mode (corresponding to the chance mode). Furthermore, in the ST mode, when a jackpot is generated based on the game ball entering the second starting port, the jackpot game Z1b that is easy to win in the V region is performed with a probability of 100%. Basically, it has a game characteristic that the high probability electric support game state and the ST mode continue with a probability of 100%.

  On the other hand, a gaming machine must be designed in accordance with a predetermined rule and within a predetermined constraint. In recent years, for the purpose of reducing gambling, the probability of becoming a high-probability gaming state after a big hit game is correspondingly low. It is also assumed that a rule is imposed that it should be below a specified probability (for example, 65%).

  According to the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, similar to the setting of the production mode in the reference VST machine, a big hit occurs in the non-electric support game state, and the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. In the rush mode (corresponding to the ST mode), it is possible to set the rush mode, and in the rush mode, when a big hit is generated based on the game ball entering the second starting port, the big hit is made regardless of the gaming state after the big hit game Continue rush mode after the game. In other words, in reality, the probability of entering a high-probability gaming state after a jackpot game is 65%, but it feels as if you are playing with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. Can be given to players. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun of the production) while keeping the rules as described above.

  Further, in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special figure determination information acquired by the game ball entering the first start port 105 is usually a big hit ( In other words, in the case where the jackpot game is executed and the jackpot game is executed, the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is executed. After the jackpot game is executed, the effect control unit 403 sets the chance mode without setting the rush mode as the target effect mode (see FIG. 20; case CS2).

  The special figure determination information acquired when the game ball enters the first starting port 105 may win a normal jackpot (that is, a big hit of A). At this time, after the jackpot game, the rush mode By setting the chance mode without setting it to, it is more similar to how to set the production mode in the reference VST machine. In addition, when the rush mode is set after the big hit game based on the game ball entry at the first start port 105, the game state becomes a high probability electric support game state. Therefore, based on the game ball entry at the first start port 105 When the rush mode is set after the jackpot game (case CS1 in FIG. 20), than when the rush mode is not set after the jackpot game based on the game ball entering the first starting port 105 (case CS2 in FIG. 20), The expected value that the next jackpot will occur during the electric support game state is high. In other words, it can be said that the rush mode is a more preferable performance mode for a player who is waiting for the occurrence of a jackpot, and as a result, when the rush mode is set, the player can be given a great joy, and the interest of the game is improved. It is done.

  In addition, in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special figure determination information acquired by the game ball entering the first start port 105 is won. Even if the jackpot game is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is executed, the effect control unit 403 performs the target effect mode after the jackpot game is executed. The chance mode may be set without setting the rush mode (see FIG. 20; case CS2).

  If the above-mentioned specific numerical example is applied, in the non-electric support game state, when the jackpot game is executed based on the special figure determination information by the game ball entering the first starting port 105, This means that the rush mode is set only with a probability of 50% despite the high probability electric support game state with a probability of 65% after the game. By adopting the effect mode setting method as described above, for the player, the gaming machine 100 looks like a VST machine with 50% probability change entry and 100% probability change continuation, and while complying with the necessary rules, the reference VST It is possible to provide a fun like a machine (a fun on production).

[Consideration on the production method of gaming machines (part 2)]
In the gaming machine 100, as a big hit game, a round game in which the first grand prize opening 111a is opened in a manner in which a game ball can easily enter the first big prize opening 111a, and a game to the second big prize opening 111b. When a big hit game (first open game) is performed by a pattern PTN1a or PTN1b including a phantom VAT long open game that is a round game in which the second big prize opening 111b is opened in an easy manner of entering a ball There is a case where a big hit game (second open game) is performed by the pattern PTN2 which does not include the fake VAT long open game (see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10).

Also, in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special figure determination information based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 105 is won in the special A jackpot Thus, when the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a is executed, the game can be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a is executed.
Then, in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special figure determination information based on the game ball entering the first starting port 105 is won in the special A jackpot When the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a is executed, the effect control unit 403 is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game. The rush mode can be set (see FIG. 20; case CS1).

On the other hand, in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special figure determination information based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 105 is special B or through A. When a jackpot game with the pattern PTN2 is executed by winning the jackpot, the game is controlled in either the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game with the pattern PTN2 is executed. become.
In the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special figure determination information based on the game ball entering the first start port 105 is special B or through A. When a jackpot game with the pattern PTN2 is executed by winning the jackpot, whether the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game with the pattern PTN2 is executed, The effect control unit 403 can set the chance mode as the target effect mode after the jackpot game (see FIG. 20; case CS2).

  FIG. 21B shows a schematic front view of a reference VST machine provided with a second grand prize opening called VAT (V Attacker) in addition to the first big prize opening. In the reference VST machine, a V region (also referred to as a V winning port) that functions as a probability variation function operation switch is provided inside the second grand prize opening, and the game state when the game ball passes the V area Is considered as a high probability gaming state. In the reference VST machine having the specifications of FIG. 21 (a) and the structure of FIG. 21 (b), when a big hit occurs based on the game ball entering the first starting port in the non-electric support game state, 50% The jackpot game Z1a (that is, the jackpot game that is easy to win in the V region) in which the second jackpot is opened long (30 seconds open) is executed with probability, and the remaining 50% probability is the second prizewinner. A jackpot game Z2 in which the mouth is not opened for a long time (for example, opened for 0.2 seconds) (that is, a jackpot game that is difficult to win in the V region) is executed. Then, when a winning in the V region occurs in the former jackpot game Z1a, a high probability electric support game state is set after the jackpot game and an effect is developed in a predetermined ST mode (corresponding to the rush mode), and the latter jackpot game After Z2, a low probability electric support game state is set, and an effect is developed in a predetermined short time mode (corresponding to the chance mode).

  On the other hand, a gaming machine must be designed in accordance with a predetermined rule and within a predetermined constraint. In recent years, for the purpose of reducing gambling, the probability of becoming a high-probability gaming state after a big hit game is correspondingly low. It is also assumed that a rule is imposed that it should be below a specified probability (for example, 65%).

  According to the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, similar to the setting of the production mode and the opening pattern of the big prize opening in the reference VST machine, a big hit occurs in the non-electric support game state and the second big In the case of a high probability electric support game state after a jackpot game including a long opening of the winning opening, it is possible to set a rush mode (corresponding to the ST mode), while a big hit occurs in the non-electric support game state. When a jackpot game is performed that does not include the long opening of the two big winning mouths, the chance mode (corresponding to the short-time mode) can be set regardless of the gaming state after the jackpot game. For this reason, in reality, it is as if the game is played with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine, even though the probability of becoming a high-probability game state after the jackpot game is 65%. Can be given to the player. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun of the production) while keeping the rules as described above.

  In addition, in the gaming machine 100, special figure determination information based on the entrance of the game ball into the second starting port 106 is not special C or communication information when the electric support game state (when the game is controlled in the specific game state). When a jackpot game with the pattern PTN1b is executed by winning the jackpot of B, the game is controlled in either the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game with the pattern PTN1b is executed. Will be. However, when the rush mode is set as the target effect mode, the pattern PTN1b is obtained when the special figure determination information based on the game ball entering the second start port 106 wins a special C or B bonus When the jackpot game is executed, regardless of whether the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1b is executed, the effect control unit 403 After the game, the rush mode can be continuously set as the target effect mode (see FIG. 20; cases CS3 and CS4).

  As a result, the gaming machine 100 becomes more similar to the reference VST machine of FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b) in how to set the production mode and the opening pattern of the special winning opening, as if it is the same as the reference VST machine. It is possible to give the player a feeling as if he / she is playing with the same or similar specifications. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun of the production) while keeping the rules as described above.

[Study on the production method of gaming machines (part 3)]
Here, it is assumed that, in the non-electric support game state, the special figure determination is performed on the special figure determination information JJ1 based on the game ball entering the first start port 105, and as a result, a jackpot game is performed. To do.

Under this assumption, when the special figure determination information JJ1 is a big hit of special A, the big hit game by the pattern PTN1a is executed, and after the big hit game by the pattern PTN1a is executed, the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state. Will be. On the other hand, when the special figure determination information JJ1 is a big hit of special B or A, a big hit game by the pattern PTN2 is executed, and after the big hit game by the pattern PTN2 is executed, the high probability electric support game state and the low probability electric support The game is controlled in any of the game states.
Then, when the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a is executed, the effect control unit 403 performs the round of the fourth round in the jackpot game. When the game (that is, the fake VAT long open game; see FIG. 10) is being executed, the above-described pseudo V winning effect (see FIG. 16 (b) and FIG. 18 (b)) can be executed. The pseudo-V winning effect in the game functions as an effect that suggests that the game is controlled in the high-probability electric support game state after the jackpot game (under the assumption of the above situation, after the pseudo-V winning effect, 100% (Because it becomes a high probability electric support game state with probability). The pseudo-V winning effect in FIG. 18B is realized by displaying the giant character “V”, but more specifically shows that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. May be included in the pseudo-V prize-winning effect (for example, the display of the letters “probability & right-handed GET !!”).

  In the above-described reference VST machine (see FIGS. 21A and 21B), generally, when a winning in the V region occurs in the jackpot game Z1a, the fact that the winning has occurred and a high probability electric power after the jackpot game. A V winning effect suggesting that the player is in the support game state is executed. By configuring the gaming machine 100 so that a pseudo V winning effect imitating the V winning effect can be performed while making the opening pattern of the big winning opening similar to the reference VST machine of FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b). It is possible to give the player a feeling as if he / she is playing a game with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun of the production) while keeping the rules as described above.

  Also, the special figure determination information JJ1 is a big hit of special B or A, and a big hit game is executed by the pattern PTN2, and after the big hit game by the pattern PTN2 is executed, the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state. In such a case, the effect control unit 403 does not execute the pseudo V winning effect when the jackpot game is being executed. More specifically, for example, the second grand prize winning opening including the period in which the round game of the fourth round in the jackpot game (that is, the fake VAT short open game during the jackpot game by the pattern PTN2; see FIG. 10) is executed. Regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered 111b and whether or not a game ball has entered the pseudo V region 141, the effect control unit 403 performs the jackpot game (a jackpot game by the pattern PTN2) is being executed. The pseudo-V winning effect is not executed.

  Thus, the gaming machine 100 becomes more similar to the reference VST machine shown in FIGS. 21 (a) and 21 (b) in the way of performing the performance in relation to the opening pattern of the special winning opening (in the reference VST machine, In the jackpot game Z2 that does not include the long opening of the two big winning mouths, V winning is not performed because V winning is not possible), as if the game is playing with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine Can give the player a unique feeling. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun of the production) while keeping the rules as described above.

[Flowchart for setting game state]
With reference to FIG. 22, the flow of operations related to the setting of the gaming state and the variation of the special symbol by the main control unit 401 will be described. Of the operations shown in FIG. 22, the operation composed of steps S112 to S129 is realized by repeating the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 4).

  First, in step S111, the gaming machine 100 is in an initial state, and in the initial state, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set to OFF, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are zero. Is set.

  Thereafter, in step S112, it is confirmed whether or not special figure determination information is stored in the storage area 413a. When no special figure determination information is stored in the storage area 413a, the process of step S112 is repeated. However, when one or more special figure determination information is stored in the storage area 413a, the highest priority is given. One special figure determination information set with the rank is acquired as the determination target TT, and the special figure determination is performed on the determination target TT in step S113.

  After performing the special figure determination in step S113, if the remaining number X of high-probability games is 1 or more, a process of subtracting 1 from the number X is performed (Y in step S114, S115), and “X = 0” is obtained by subtraction. If it becomes, after setting a high probability game flag to OFF (Y of step S116, S117), it will progress to step S118, and after subtraction, if "X> = 1" (N of step S116), a high probability game flag will be changed. Without proceeding to step S118. After performing the special figure determination in step S113, if the number X is not 1 or more (N in step S114), the process proceeds to step S118 without changing the number X and the high probability game flag.

  In step S118, if the electric support game remaining number J is equal to or greater than 1, 1 is subtracted from the number J (Y in step S118, S119). If “J = 0” is obtained by subtraction, the electric support game flag is set. After setting to OFF (Y in step S120, S121), the process proceeds to step S122. If “J ≧ 1” even after the subtraction (N in step S120), the process proceeds to step S122 without changing the electric support game flag. In step S118, if the number J is not 1 or more (N in step S118), the process proceeds to step S122 without changing the number J and the electric support game flag.

  When the process proceeds to step S122, the special symbol fluctuation display is started, and after the special symbol fluctuation display starts, the fluctuation time according to the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment included in the special figure judgment elapses (Y in step S123). ), The special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the special symbol per unit determination and the special symbol determination included in the special symbol determination (step S124). If the current determination target TT is a jackpot (Y in step S125), the process proceeds to step S126, where a jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot is executed, and if the current determination target TT is a loss. (N of step S125), it returns to step S112.

  After the jackpot game at step S126, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot that has occurred this time is a promising jackpot. If it is a promising big hit (Y in step S127), the game state setting process in step S128 is performed and then the process returns to step S112, while if it is a normal big hit (N in step S127), the game state setting process in step S129. After returning to step S112.

  In the game state setting process in step S128, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set to ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are set to “50” and “100”, respectively. Is done. In the game state setting process of step S129, the high probability game flag is set to OFF, while the electric support game flag is set to ON, and the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game remaining count J are respectively set. “0” and “100” are set. As can be seen from the operation of FIG. 22, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 does not depend on whether or not a game ball has entered the pseudo V area 141, and the game ball has entered the second big prize opening 111 b. It does not depend on the presence or absence of a sphere.

[Control after jackpot game]
Next, changes in the target effect mode and the game state after the jackpot game will be described. Introduce variable HK. HK represents the number of changes in the special symbol calculated from the end of the jackpot game that occurred most recently. Here, it is considered that the jackpot game most recently generated is the jackpot game OAU (see FIG. 20 and the like). From the end of the jackpot game OAU, “HK = 0” before the first special symbol variation display is started, and after the i-th special symbol variation display is started, i + 1) “HK = i” (i is an integer) until the first special symbol variation display is started.

FIG. 23A is a diagram illustrating changes in the target effect mode and the game state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1210 with a special jackpot in the case CS1 or in any case.
FIG. 23B is a diagram showing changes in the target effect mode and the game state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1220 with a special B jackpot in the case CS2 or in any case.
FIG. 23 (c) is a diagram illustrating changes in the target effect mode and the gaming state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1230 with a jackpot of A, in the case CS2 or in any case.
FIG. 24A is a diagram showing changes in the target effect mode and the gaming state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1240 with a special C jackpot in the case CS3 or CS4 or in any case.
FIG. 24B is a diagram illustrating changes in the target effect mode and the gaming state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1250 due to a jackpot of B, in the case CS3 or CS4 or in any case.
Here, it is assumed that after each of the jackpot games 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, and 1250, the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously.

If attention is paid to the gaming state, after the special A, special B and special C jackpot games 1210, 1220, and 1240, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state. After the jackpot games 1210, 1220, and 1240, the first to 50th special figure determination is performed in the high probability electric support game state, and the 51st to 100th special figure determination is performed in the low probability electric support game state. Is called. After the jackpot game 1210, 1220, 1240, when the 100th special figure determination is executed or when the 100th special symbol variation display ends, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 shifts to the low probability non-electric support game state Thereafter, the low-probability non-electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs.
In addition, after the big hit games 1230 and 1250 of A and B, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability electric support game state. More specifically, after the jackpot game 1230, 1250, the first to 100th special chart determination is performed in the low probability electric support game state, and after the jackpot game 1230, 1250, the 100th special chart determination is executed. When the 100th special symbol variation display is finished, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 shifts to the low probability non-electric support game state, and thereafter, the low probability non-electric support game state until the next jackpot occurs. Is maintained.

If attention is paid to the effect mode, after the jackpot games 1210, 1240, and 1250, the target effect mode is set to the rush mode. After the jackpot games 1210, 1240, and 1250, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the rush mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and until the 100th special symbol variation display ends. Alternatively, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the rush mode until a part of the first half of the 100th special symbol change display period ends, after which the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, and the 101st and subsequent special symbol changes. When the display is performed, the target effect mode is the normal mode.
In addition, after the jackpot games 1220, 1230, the target effect mode is set to the chance mode. After the jackpot game 1220, 1230, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the chance mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or 100 The target effect mode is set and maintained in the chance mode until a part of the first half of the variable display period of the special symbol for the first time is over, and then the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, and the variable display of the special symbol after the 101st time is displayed. When performed, the target effect mode is the normal mode.

  After the jackpot games 1210, 1220, 1230, 1240, and 1250 are started, the 100th special symbol variation display is started and before the 100th special symbol variation display ends, and the target effect mode is set to the normal mode. Before switching, the effect control unit 403 may perform a result notification effect.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of the result notification effect. The result notification effect includes an effect of notifying the player of the number of consecutive jackpots and the total number of winning balls. In the example of FIG. 25, the number of consecutive hits is displayed on the image display unit 104 as information RESULT1 and the total number of winning balls is displayed as information RESULT2.

The jackpot generated by the special figure determination in the non-electric support game state is referred to as the first hit, and after the first hit, the special figure determination in the electric support game state is performed without performing the special figure determination in the non-electric support game state. The jackpot generated by (according to the special figure determination when the rush mode or the chance mode is set) is referred to as a non-first hit.
If there is a non-first win of 1 or more, the number of consecutive hits is the number of non-first wins, plus one, and the total number of balls earned is the first prize winner during the first jackpot game. The total number of game balls entered into 111a and 111b (for example, the total number of winning balls paid out based on the total number of balls entered), and the game to the big prize winning holes 111a and 111b during each non-first win game The total number of balls (for example, the total number of winning balls paid out based on the total number of balls) and the number corresponding to the total value (which may be the total value itself) are shown.
When no non-first wins occur, the number of consecutive hits is 1, and the total number of winning balls is the total number of game balls that have entered the big winning holes 111a and 111b during the first jackpot game. (For example, the total number of winning balls paid out based on the total number of incoming balls).

  When the chance mode is set as the target effect mode, the effect control unit 403 may perform an effect of suggesting and notifying the player of the remaining number information 1012 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 15B, the suggestion and notification are realized by using the display on the image display unit 104, but the sound output from the speaker 115 is used together with only the sound output from the speaker 115. It may be realized.

  The remaining number information 1012 is the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in the state where the chance mode is set as the target effect mode or in the electric support game state (in other words, the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Remaining number of times), and represents a value (typically, the number of times J itself) corresponding to the number of times of change HK or the remaining electric support game number J.

  Similarly, when the rush mode is set as the target effect mode, the effect control unit 403 may perform an effect of suggesting and notifying the player of the remaining number information 1022 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 15C, the suggestion and notification are realized by using the display on the image display unit 104, but only using sound output from the speaker 115 or using sound output from the speaker 115 in combination. It may be realized.

  The remaining number information 1022 is the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in the state where the rush mode is set as the target effect mode or in the electric support game state (in other words, the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Remaining number of times), and represents a value (typically, the number of times J itself) corresponding to the number of times of change HK or the remaining electric support game number J.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine 100 described above will be referred to as a basic embodiment for convenience. Hereinafter, among a plurality of embodiments, a modification technique for the basic embodiment will be described. As long as there is no description and there is no contradiction, the matters described in the basic examples apply to each example described later, and in each example, the description in each example is given priority for items that contradict the basic example. . As long as there is no contradiction, the matters described in any of the plurality of embodiments described below can be applied to any other embodiment (that is, any two or more of the plurality of embodiments). It is also possible to combine these embodiments).

<< First Example >>
A first embodiment will be described. The effect control unit 403 receives a variation start command indicating that the special figure determination information JJ1 is a big win, particularly in the non-electric support game state, for example, the special symbol determination for the special figure determination information JJ1. Based on the result of the above, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols is determined to be blue, green, or red, and then the first to third decorative symbols are determined when a change stop command is received. Stop display in stop mode.

FIG. 26 shows a table for determining the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols that is used by the effect control unit 403 according to the type of jackpot. The production control unit 403 is particularly in a non-electric support game state, for example.
When the special figure determination information JJ1 receives a change start command indicating that the special A jackpot has been won, the stop pattern of the first to third decorative symbols has a 30% probability of being blue-blue and 50% With a probability of 20% and with a probability of 20%
When the special figure determination information JJ1 receives a change start command indicating that the special B jackpot is won, the stop pattern of the first to third decorative symbols has a 60% probability of being blue-blue and 40% With a probability of 0% and with a probability of 0%
When the special figure determination information JJ1 is received a change start command indicating that the big hit of the letter A is won, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols is set to blue with a probability of 80% and 20%. With a probability of 0% and with a probability of 0%.

  Of the special A, special B, and communication A, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed only when the special A jackpot is generated. Therefore, in particular, for example, in the non-electric support game state, the stop display of the first to third decorative symbols by the red double eyes indicates that the special figure determination information JJ1 has won the special A jackpot, the special figure determination information As a result of the special figure determination based on JJ1, a jackpot game is played by the pattern PTN1a, a game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game, and a rush mode is set as a target effect mode after the jackpot game. Suggests to be set.

In addition, the possibility that the jackpot game performed as a result of the special chart determination for the special figure determination information JJ1 is a jackpot game of the pattern PTN1a (expected degree) is suggested by the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols. The possibility is the highest in Red Zoro eyes (100%) among the Red Zoro eyes, Green Zoro eyes, and Blue Zoro eyes, and the lowest in Blue Zoro eyes.
In addition, the possibility that the rush mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game performed as a result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ1 (the degree of expectation) is that the first to third decorative symbols are stopped. It can also be suggested by the embodiment, and the possibility is also highest in red Zoro eyes, red Zoro eyes and blue Zoro eyes (100%) and lowest in Blue Zoro eyes.

  Further, according to the determination table of FIG. 26, the possibility (expectation) of the game being controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game performed as a result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ1 is high or low. Is also suggested by the stop pattern of the first to third decorative symbols, and the possibility is also highest in the red Zoro eyes, the green Zoro eyes, and the Blue Zoro eyes (100%), and the blue Zoro Lowest in the eye.

<< Second Example >>
A second embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment, in both the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a and the jackpot game by the pattern PTN1b, it is possible to execute the effect and the pseudo V prize effect aiming at the pseudo V. For this reason, the cases CS1, CS3 and CS4 in FIG. In any case, it is possible to execute the effect and the pseudo V prize effect aiming at the pseudo V.

  However, only in the jackpot game with the pattern PTN1a (and therefore only in the case CS1, for example), it is possible to execute the effect aiming the pseudo V and the pseudo V winning effect, and in the jackpot game with the pattern PTN1b (and therefore in the cases CS3 and CS4, for example). The pseudo V winning effect and the pseudo V winning effect may be non-executed.

<< Third Example >>
A third embodiment will be described. Although it is different from the matters described in the basic embodiment, for example, in the non-electric support game state, when the special figure determination information JJ1 based on the game ball entering the first start port 105 is won as a special B jackpot However, the rush mode may be set to the target effect mode after the special B jackpot game, as in the special jackpot winning game.

<< 4th Example >>
A fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, after a jackpot game is played with the pattern PTN1a or PTN1b (and thus after a jackpot game is played in the case CS1, CS3 or CS4, for example), the pseudo V region 141 in the jackpot game is not changed. Regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered and whether or not a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 111b, the rush mode may be set as the target effect mode.

However, when a jackpot game is played with the pattern PTN1a or PTN1b (and therefore when a jackpot game is played in the case CS1, CS3 or CS4, for example), the game ball enters the pseudo V area 141 in the fourth round of the jackpot game. Only when there is a ball, the rush mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game, and in the fourth round of the jackpot game, when there is no game ball entering the pseudo V area 141, The chance mode may be set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game.
Alternatively, when a jackpot game is played with the pattern PTN1a or PTN1b (thus, when a jackpot game is played in the case CS1, CS3 or CS4, for example), the game ball to the second jackpot 111b in the fourth round of the jackpot game The rush mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game, and there is no game ball entering the second grand prize opening 111b in the fourth round of the jackpot game. In this case, the chance mode may be set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game.

<< 5th Example >>
A fifth embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment described above, when the special figure determination information JJ2 acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 106 is won, the jackpot game to be executed is always the jackpot game based on the pattern PTN1b. In this case, it includes a fake VAT long open game, but when the special figure determination information JJ2 wins a big hit, it may be modified so that a big hit game that does not include the fake VAT long open game may be executed. .

  In particular, for example, in the electric support game state, or when the rush mode or the chance mode is set as the target effect mode, the special figure determination information JJ2 wins the jackpot and does not include the VAT long open game Is executed, after the jackpot game, the chance mode may be set as the target effect mode.

<< Sixth Example >>
A sixth embodiment will be described. The jackpot game with the pattern PTN2 is illustrated as a jackpot game that does not include the fake VAT long open game, but the gaming machine 100 is a jackpot game that does not include the fake VAT long open game. The game may be executed, and the winning pattern opening pattern of each of the plurality of jackpot games is arbitrary as long as it does not include the fake VAT long opening game.

<< Seventh Embodiment >>
A seventh embodiment will be described. The pseudo V area 141 may be deleted from the gaming machine 100. When the pseudo V region 141 is deleted, the sorting member 144 is also deleted. When the pseudo V area 141 is deleted, the effect aiming at the pseudo V functions as an effect that prompts the player to enter the game ball into the second big prize opening 111b by right-handed. In addition, in the fourth round of the jackpot game, when the game ball enters the second grand prize opening 111b is detected by the big prize opening SW416b, a predetermined pseudo V detection signal is sent from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 receives the pseudo V detection signal, and performs the pseudo V prize effect. The pseudo V winning effect at this time may be considered to function as an effect suggesting that a game ball has entered the second grand prize opening 111b, and that the rush mode is set as the target effect mode after the big hit game. It also functions as a suggestion.

  Also in the reference VST machine, the V region is often installed at a position that is difficult for the player to visually recognize, and there are many players who consider the second big prize opening itself as the V region. In the gaming machine 100, since the pseudo V area 141 does not function as a probability variation function operation switch, even if the pseudo V area 141 is deleted, there is little or no adverse effect.

<< Eighth Example >>
An eighth embodiment will be described. It is also possible to delete the second big prize opening 111b from the gaming machine 100. In this case, in all rounds in all the big winning opening opening patterns, the first big winning opening 111a may be opened, and the specified maximum opening time may be the long opening time.

<< Ninth Embodiment >>
A ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 (a) and 27 (b). As Rush mode may be previously provided first to m _A rush mode different (m _A is an integer of 2 or more). Different modes produce the first to m _A rush mode is executed. That is, when i and j are natural numbers different from each other, the contents of the mode effect executed when the i-th rush mode is set as the target effect mode (the contents of the mode effect corresponding to the i-th rush mode) Is different in part or in whole from the contents of the mode effect (the contents of the mode effect corresponding to the jth rush mode) executed when the j-th rush mode is set as the target effect mode.

When the rush mode after big hit game is set as a target director mode, depending on the number of times of the change in the special symbol after the jackpot gaming, will target presentation mode is changed stepwise between first to m _A rush mode You may do it.

A more specific example is shown in FIG. FIG. 27B is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the target effect mode when the target effect mode is set to the rush mode after the jackpot game 1410 as the jackpot game OAU that occurred most recently. Here, it is assumed that m _A = 3 and that the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously after the jackpot game 1410.

In the example of FIG. 27 (b), after the jackpot game 1410, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the first rush mode until the HK _REF first special symbol change display ends, and the (HK _REF1 +1) th special The target effect mode is set and maintained in the second rush mode until the second HK _REF special symbol variation display ends after the symbol variation display starts, and (HK _REF2 +1) after the special symbol variation display starts. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the third rush mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or the 100th special symbol variation display. The target performance mode is set and maintained in the third rush mode until part of the first half of the period ends, and then the target performance mode is set to the normal mode. Switches to de-target performance mode is the normal mode when the change of the special symbol display of 101 onward is performed. After the start of the 100th special symbol variation display and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs the above result notification effect. May be performed.

HK _REF1 and HK _REF2 have predetermined integer values that satisfy “0 <HK _REF1 <HK _REF2 <99”.

  Note that the remaining number information 1022 (see FIG. 15C) displayed on the image display unit 104 when the i-th rush mode is set as the target effect mode has the i-th rush mode set as the target effect mode. It may represent the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in other words (in other words, the remaining number of times that the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed), the fluctuation number HK or the electric support game remaining number J The value according to is expressed.

<< Tenth Embodiment >>
A tenth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b). As chance mode may be previously provided first to m _B chance mode differ from each other (m _B is an integer of 2 or more). Different modes produce the first to m _B chance mode is executed. That is, when i and j are natural numbers different from each other, the contents of the mode effect executed when the i-th chance mode is set as the target effect mode (the contents of the mode effect corresponding to the i-th chance mode) Is different from the content of the mode effect (the content of the mode effect corresponding to the jth chance mode) that is executed when the jth chance mode is set as the target effect mode.

When the chance mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game, the target effect mode is changed step by step between the first to m-th _B chance modes according to the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game. You may do it.

A more specific example is shown in FIG. FIG. 28B is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the target effect mode when the target effect mode is set to the chance mode after the jackpot game 1420 as the jackpot game OAU that has occurred most recently. Here, it is assumed that m _B = 3, and after the jackpot game 1420, the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously.

In the example of FIG. 28 (b), after the jackpot game 1420, the target performance mode is set and maintained in the first chance mode until the variation display of the special symbol of the first HK _REF ends, and the (HK _REF1 +1) th special The target effect mode is set and maintained in the second chance mode after the change display of the special symbol of HK _REF ends after the start of the change display of the symbol, and after the start of the change display of the special symbol of (HK _REF2 +1). The target effect mode is set and maintained in the third chance mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or the 100th special symbol variation display. The target performance mode is set and maintained in the third chance mode until a part of the first half of the period ends, and then the target performance mode is set to the normal mode. Switches to de-target performance mode is the normal mode when the change of the special symbol display of 101 onward is performed. After the start of the 100th special symbol variation display and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs the above result notification effect. May be performed.

HK _REF1 and HK _REF2 have predetermined integer values that satisfy “0 <HK _REF1 <HK _REF2 <99”.

  Note that the remaining number information 1012 (see FIG. 15B) displayed on the image display unit 104 when the i-th chance mode is set as the target effect mode has the i-th chance mode set as the target effect mode. It may represent the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in other words (in other words, the remaining number of times that the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed), the fluctuation number HK or the electric support game remaining number J The value according to is expressed.

<< Eleventh embodiment >>
An eleventh embodiment will be described. After the jackpot game is executed based on the game ball entering the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the next jackpot game is performed without shifting to a state in which the special figure determination is performed in the non-electric support game state. After the execution of the jackpot game based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, such that the probability of being hit (probability of continuation of the jackpot) becomes a predetermined value (for example, 80%) Low probability so that the probability (probability rush rate or probability change continuation rate) of reaching the high probability electric support game state without shifting to the state where special figure determination is performed in the electric support game state becomes a predetermined value (for example, 80%). The jackpot winning probability in the gaming state and the high probability gaming state, the special symbol determination table TZt, and the number of times X and J set in steps S128 and S129 of FIG. 22 may be determined.

<< Twelfth embodiment >>
A twelfth embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment described above, the electric support game state is always set after the jackpot game, but the game machine 100 is modified so that the game state of the gaming machine 100 may become the non-electric support game state after the jackpot game. Also good.

<< Thirteenth embodiment >>
A thirteenth embodiment will be described. In the above-described basic embodiment, the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are respectively determined by the game state setting process associated with the jackpot game by the probability variation jackpot, that is, by the game state setting process in step S128 of FIG. “50” and “100” are set, but the following may be performed in step S128.

  That is, for example, the first setting method of setting “10000” for both the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J in step S128 may be employed. When the first setting method is adopted, after the jackpot game with a probable jackpot, the high probability electric support game state continues until the number of times the special symbol changes reaches 10,000 times. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot.

  Referring to FIG. 29 (a), when the target effect mode is set to the chance mode after a jackpot game with a promiscuous jackpot in the first setting method, after the jackpot game, 1 to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the chance mode. In addition, the target effect mode may be set and maintained in the chance mode even when the special symbol is displayed in the 101st and subsequent times. Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the first predetermined effect mode different from the chance mode and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the mode effect by the first predetermined effect mode is performed. Anyway. The first predetermined effect mode may be the same as the rush mode or may be different.

  Referring to FIG. 29 (b), when the target effect mode is set to the rush mode after the jackpot game with a probable jackpot in the first setting method, after the jackpot game, 1 to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the rush mode. In addition, the target effect mode may be set to and maintained in the rush mode even when the special symbol variation display is performed after the 101st time. Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the second predetermined effect mode different from the rush mode, the chance mode and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the mode effect by the second predetermined effect mode. May be performed. The second predetermined effect mode may be the same as or different from the first predetermined effect mode.

  Alternatively, for example, a second setting method of setting “10000” and “100” to the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J in step S128 may be employed. When the second setting method is adopted, the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state until the 100th special figure determination is performed including the 100th special figure determination after the jackpot game by the probability variation jackpot, The game is controlled in the high probability non-electric support game state until the 10,000th special determination is performed including the 10,000th special figure determination, and thereafter the game is controlled in the low probability non-electric support game state. For this reason, it can be said that the high-probability gaming state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot, considering the jackpot winning probability.

  Referring to FIG. 30 (a), when the target effect mode is set to the chance mode after a jackpot game with a promiscuous jackpot in the second setting method, after the jackpot game, 1 to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the chance mode. In addition, when the variable display of the special symbol after the 101st time is performed, the target effect mode may be set and maintained in the normal mode (in this case, the normal mode is a low probability non-electric support game state and A player who is commonly used in a high probability non-electric support game state and that the current game state is a non-electric support game state (either a low probability non-electric support game state or a high probability non-electric support game state) It will function as a production mode that suggests). Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the third predetermined effect mode different from the rush mode, the chance mode and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the mode effect by the third predetermined effect mode is set. May be performed. The third predetermined effect mode is, for example, an effect mode (latent mode) that is used in the high probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability non-electric support game state. .

  Referring to FIG. 30 (b), when the target effect mode is set to the rush mode after the jackpot game with the probable change jackpot in the second setting method, after the jackpot game, 1 to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the rush mode. In addition, when the variable display of the special symbol after the 101st time is performed, the target effect mode may be set and maintained in the normal mode (in this case, the normal mode is a low probability non-electric support game state and A player who is commonly used in a high probability non-electric support game state and that the current game state is a non-electric support game state (either a low probability non-electric support game state or a high probability non-electric support game state) It will function as a production mode that suggests). Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the fourth predetermined effect mode different from the rush mode, the chance mode and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the mode effect by the fourth predetermined effect mode. May be performed. The fourth predetermined effect mode is, for example, an effect mode (latent mode) that is used in the high probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability non-electric support game state. The third predetermined production mode may be the same or different.

  In the gaming state setting process in step S128 of FIG. 22, the values set in the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support remaining game count J are not limited to those described above, but can be arbitrarily modified (however, in step S128) , X and J are each assigned an integer value of 1 or more). Similarly, in the game state setting process in step S129 of FIG. 22, the value set in the electric support game remaining number J is not limited to the above-described value, but can be arbitrarily modified (however, in step S129, X is Zero is substituted, and an integer value of 1 or greater is substituted for J).

<< Consideration of Invention >>
Consider the invention embodied in the embodiments described above.

The gaming machine W _{1 according} to one aspect of the present invention determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player by entering a game ball into the first start port or the second start port. And a game state control means capable of controlling the game in a specific game state (eg, electric support game state) in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port after the special game is executed, and a predetermined effect A first specific game state (e.g., the game state control unit is determined by the determination unit to perform the special game with a first probability as the specific game state). : A second specific gaming state (e.g., high) when the game is controlled in a low probability electric support game state) and when the special game is determined to be performed with a second probability higher than the first probability by the determination means. When the game is controlled in the probability electric support game state). The line means can set a predetermined effect mode and can execute a mode effect according to the set effect mode, and when the game is not controlled in the specific game state, the first start When the special game is executed when a game ball enters the mouth and the game is controlled in the second specific game state after the special game is executed, a specific effect mode (eg, rush mode) is set. When the special game is executed when the special game mode is set by setting the specific effect mode and the game ball enters the second start port, the first specific game mode is executed after the special game is executed. The specific effect mode can be continuously set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the game state or the second specific game state.

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if he / she is playing a game with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun on the stage) while adhering to the rules regarding the gaming machine.

In the gaming machine W _1, for example, the presentation execution section, wherein at the time the uncontrolled game at a particular game state, said and special game is executed by the game ball to the first start hole is ball entrance When the game is controlled in the first specific game state after the special game is executed, the specific effect mode may not be set.

  Thereby, for example, it becomes similar to how to set the production mode in the reference VST machine, and it gives the player a feeling as if the game is being played with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. it can. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun on the stage) while adhering to the rules regarding the gaming machine.

Game machine W ₂ in accordance with another aspect of the present invention, by the game ball to the first start hole or the second start hole is ball entrance, opening the first special winning hole or the second special winning hole is opened A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a game; an open game execution means for executing the open game; and a specification that allows a game ball to easily enter the second starting port after the open game is executed. A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a gaming state (eg, electric support game state), and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the open game execution means is a game as an open game. A first game in which the first special prize opening is opened in a manner that allows easy entry of a ball and a second game in which the second special prize opening is opened in a manner that facilitates entry of a game ball (eg, pretend First open game (eg, pattern PTN1a) including VAT long open game) There is a time to execute a jackpot game by PTN1b) and a second open game not including the second game (for example, a jackpot game by pattern PTN2), and the game state control means As a state, when the game is controlled in a first specific gaming state (eg, low probability electric support game state) in which it is determined by the determination means that the opening game is performed with a first probability, Controlling a game in a second specific gaming state (eg, high probability electric support game state) determined to play the open game with a second probability higher than the first probability, and in the specific gaming state When the first open game is executed when a game ball enters the first start port when the game is not controlled, the second specific game state is executed after the first open game is executed. Play games If the game is not controlled in the specific gaming state and the second opening game is executed by the game ball entering the first starting port, the second opening game is After being executed, the game can be controlled in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state, and the effect execution means can set a predetermined effect mode and set the effect The mode effect according to the mode can be executed, and when the game is not controlled in the specific game state, the first open game is executed by the game ball entering the first start opening and the game When the game is controlled in the second specific game state after the first open game is executed, the first effect mode (eg, rush mode) can be set, and the game is controlled in the specific game state. When the second open game is executed by entering a game ball into the first start port, the first specific game state and the second specific game state are executed after the second open game is executed. A second production mode (eg, a chance mode) different from the first production mode can be set regardless of the game state in which the game is controlled.

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if he / she is playing a game with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun on the stage) while adhering to the rules regarding the gaming machine.

In the game machine W _2, for example, the game state control means, at the time that controls a game in the specific game state, a game ball to the second start port is the first open game by ball entrance When executed, the game can be controlled in either the first specified game state or the second specified game state after the first open game is executed, and the effect executing means is configured to execute the first effect mode. When the first opening game is executed by entering a game ball into the second starting port, the first specific gaming state and the first opening game are executed after the first opening game is executed. It is preferable that the first effect mode can be continuously set regardless of which game is controlled in the second specific game state.

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if a game is being played with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun on the stage) while adhering to the rules regarding the gaming machine.

Gaming machine W ₃ according to another aspect of the present invention includes a determination unit that the first special winning hole or the second special winning hole is to determine whether to perform the opening game to be opened, the opening game An open game execution means to be executed, a game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player (eg, electric support game state) after the open game is executed, and a predetermined effect The opening game executing means includes a first game and a game ball that are opened as the open game in a manner that allows easy entry of a game ball. When a first open game (eg, a jackpot game by the pattern PTN1a or PTN1b) including a second game (for example, a fake VAT long open game) in which the second special winning opening is opened in an easy manner for a ball And a second that does not include the second game. There is a case where an open game (for example, a jackpot game based on the pattern PTN2) is executed, and the game state control means is determined to play the open game with a first probability by the determination means as the specific game state. When the game is controlled in the first specific game state (eg, low probability electric support game state), the determination means determines that the release game is performed with a second probability higher than the first probability. When the game is controlled in two specific game states (eg, high probability electric support game state), and the first open game is executed, the second specific game state is executed after the first open game is executed. When the game is controllable in the gaming state and the second open game is executed, the game is played in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state after the second open game is executed. The control can be executed When the first open game is executed and the game is controlled in the second specific game state after the first open game is executed, the stage has the second game in the first open game in the second game. 2. A suggestion effect (eg, pseudo V prize effect) that suggests that a game is controlled in a specific game state can be executed.

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if he / she is playing a game with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun on the stage) while adhering to the rules regarding the gaming machine.

In the gaming machine W _3, for example, the presentation execution section, when the second opening game, the game is controlled by the second specific game state after being executed and the second open game is executed, the suggested It is better not to perform the production.

  Thereby, for example, it is possible to give the player a feeling as if a game is being played with the same or similar specifications as the reference VST machine. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun like the reference VST machine (the fun on the stage) while adhering to the rules regarding the gaming machine.

The determination means, gaming state control means, and open game execution means in the gaming machine W ₁ , W _2, or W ₃ are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The effect execution means in the gaming machine W ₁ , W _2, or W ₃ is realized, for example, by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, or is realized by the effect control unit 403 and the effect realizing element (effect means).

In the gaming machines W ₁ , W _2, or W ₃ , the special game or the open game includes a game that involves opening a special winning opening. The special winning opening may be a big winning opening 111, and thus the special game or the opening game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big winning opening 111. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

A gaming machine according to the present invention (for example, gaming machine W ₂ or W ₃ ), as the first opening game, has a plurality of second opening modes different from each other in at least one of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening. One open game may be selectively executed, and as the second open game, a plurality of second open games in which at least one of the first special winning opening and the second special winning opening is different from each other. Either of these may be selectively executed.

  In the description of the above embodiment, it may be considered that the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied when a game ball enters (wins) the starting port 105 or 106. The following may be considered. That is, a game ball entering the starting port 105 or 106 (specifically, the detected ball is detected by the starting port SW 414a or 414b) corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition. Special figure determination information is acquired. After that, when the acquired special figure determination information reaches the state of being read as the determination target TT from the special figure determination information storage area 413a in the special symbol processing, this corresponds to the establishment of the start condition, and when the start condition is satisfied Special figure determination is performed on the special figure determination information.

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

  The gaming machine 100 described above belongs to a so-called number-of-turns probability change machine or a loop machine in which a high-probability gaming state is completely or substantially maintained until a next jackpot is won when a particular jackpot is won. (Refer to the thirteenth embodiment), the gaming machine 100 is a type of gaming machine other than those (for example, a gaming machine classified as a VST machine or a V-loop machine, or a gaming machine classified as an old type two-type mixing machine). It may be configured as.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to other gaming 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 1st start opening 106 2nd start opening 111a 1st big winning opening 111b 2nd big winning opening 401 Main control part (determination means, game state control means, open game execution means)
403 Production control unit (production execution means)

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A determination means for determining whether or not to execute an open game in which the first special prize opening or the second special prize opening is opened when a game ball enters the first start opening or the second start opening;
An open game execution means for executing the open game;
A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port after the opening game is executed;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The opening game executing means is configured to release the second special game in a mode in which the first special winning opening is opened in a mode in which a game ball can be easily entered as the open game. There are a time when a first open game including a second game in which a winning opening is opened and a time when a second open game not including the second game is executed,
The gaming state control means controls the game in a first specific gaming state in which the determination means determines that the open game is performed with a first probability as the specific gaming state, and the determination means Controlling the game in a second specific gaming state in which it is determined to play the open game with a second probability higher than the first probability,
When the game is not controlled in the specific game state, when the first open game is executed by entering a game ball into the first starting port, the first open game is executed after the first open game is executed. The game can be controlled in the second specific gaming state,
When the game is not controlled in the specific game state and the second opening game is executed by the game ball entering the first starting port, the second opening game is executed after the second opening game is executed. The game can be controlled in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state,
The effect execution means can set a predetermined effect mode and can execute a mode effect according to the set effect mode,
When the game is not controlled in the specific game state, the first opening game is executed by entering a game ball into the first starting port, and the second opening game is executed. When the game is controlled in a specific game state, the first production mode can be set,
When the game is not controlled in the specific game state, when the second opening game is executed by the game ball entering the first starting port, the second opening game is executed after the second opening game is executed. A gaming machine, wherein a second effect mode different from the first effect mode can be set regardless of whether the game is controlled in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state. When the game state control means controls the game in the specific game state and the first release game is executed by the game ball entering the second starting port, the first release game is performed. The game can be controlled in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state after the game is executed,
In the case where the first execution game is executed when the first execution mode is set by setting the first production mode and the game ball enters the second start port, the first release game is executed. 2. The first effect mode can be continuously set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state after being executed. The gaming machine described in 1.

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