JP2018102702A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance interest in a game by a performance for enabling a player to have fun.SOLUTION: A game machine 100 can execute a first special game and a second special game more disadvantageous than the first special game, and includes a performance execution part 630. The performance execution part 630 can execute a success/failure performance for executing one of a success performance for suggesting that the first special game is executed, and a non-success performance for suggesting that the second special game is executed, and can execute a re-challenge performance for suggesting whether the first special game is executed after the non-success performance. The performance execution part 630 can execute an expectation degree suggestive performance for suggesting a degree of expectation toward execution of the success performance in the success/failure performance before the success/failure performance. In the expectation degree suggestion performance, a probability for suggesting execution of the first special game in the re-challenge performance is made different between suggestion of a high degree of expectation and suggestion of a low degree of expectation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that determines whether or not to play a special game advantageous to a player and performs a special game based on the determination result.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a gaming machine that performs a jackpot determination as to whether or not to win a game when a game ball wins at a predetermined start opening, and displays a variation display and a stop display of a predetermined symbol based on the jackpot determination result ( For example, see Patent Document 1 below). In such a gaming machine, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot game is played after the jackpot symbol indicating the jackpot is stopped and displayed. In the jackpot game, the big prize opening is opened, and the player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning the game balls in the big prize opening. In addition, such a gaming machine has performed various effects in order to entertain the player.

JP 2014-166535 A

  In the prior art, there has been a case where it is not possible to perform an entertaining game.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can perform an effect that makes a player entertained in order to solve the problems caused by the prior art.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is based on a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player, and a determination result of the determination unit. A special game capable of performing a first special game or a second special game that is disadvantageous compared to the first special game when it is determined that the special control is performed by the determination control unit and the determination unit. Control means, wherein the effect control means is one of a successful effect suggesting that the first special game is performed and an unsuccessful effect indicating that the second special game may be performed. A success / failure effect for performing the above, an effect performed after the unsuccessful effect, a re-challenge effect that suggests whether or not the first special game is performed, and an expectation that the successful effect is performed in the success / failure effect Suggest When the expectation suggestion effect indicates that the expectation level is high and when the expectation level suggests that the expectation level is low, the re-challenge effect is provided. In the above, the probabilities that the first special game is performed are different from each other.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that an effect that can entertain a player can be performed to enhance the interest of the game.

It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the game machine of this Embodiment 1. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the game machine of this Embodiment 1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state of the game machine of this Embodiment 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the presentation which the gaming machine of this Embodiment 1 performs in a probability variation game state. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows a specific example of the production which the game machine of this Embodiment 1 performs in a probability change game state. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows a specific example of the production which the game machine of this Embodiment 1 performs in a probability variation game state. It is explanatory drawing (the 3) which shows a specific example of the production which the game machine of this Embodiment 1 performs in a probability change game state. It is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows a specific example of the production which the game machine of this Embodiment 1 performs in a probability change game state. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of the game machine of this Embodiment 1. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot determination process. It is explanatory drawing shown about winning determination. It is explanatory drawing shown about jackpot symbol determination. It is explanatory drawing shown about a fluctuation pattern determination. It is a flowchart (the 1) which shows an example of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart (the 2) which shows an example of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot game process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an opening process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an interval process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an ending process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command reception process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variation production start process. It is explanatory drawing shown about a fluctuation production pattern determination. It is explanatory drawing shown about expectation degree suggestion production pattern determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary in the case of performing an expectation suggestion effect based on a prior determination result. It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment 2 performs in the jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows a specific example of the production which the game machine of this Embodiment 2 performs in 4R probability variation big hit game. It is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows a specific example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment 2 performs in 4R probability variation big hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows a specific example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment 2 performs in 4R normal jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot production start process which the production supervision part of this Embodiment 2 performs. It is explanatory drawing shown about jackpot production pattern determination. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination of the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called “digital patch”) belonging to the former type 1 will be described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention may be applied to pachinko gaming machines (so-called “mixing machines”) belonging to both the old type 1 and the old type 2 and are called “slot machines”. The present invention may be applied to a spinning machine. In addition, specific numerical values and the like shown in the following embodiments are examples, and do not limit the contents of the present invention.

(Embodiment 1)
(Basic configuration of gaming machine of Embodiment 1)
First, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming board 101. Below the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is provided.

  The game ball launched by the launching unit rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls in the game area 103. Although not shown in FIG. 1, the game area 103 is provided with a number of nails, windmills, and the like. As a result, the falling trajectory of the game ball is difficult for the player to predict.

  A first image display unit 104 a and a second image display unit 104 b are provided in the approximate center of the game board 101. The first image display unit 104a and the second image display unit 104b display effect designs, background images, images related to various effects, and the like. A liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like can be used for the first image display unit 104a and the second image display unit 104b.

  In the game board 101, a first start port 105 is provided below the second image display unit 104b, and a second start port 106 is provided to the right of the first start port 105. For example, the first start port 105 is provided in a region where a game ball launched by so-called “left strike” (that is, a game ball launched with a firing strength less than a predetermined value) falls. On the other hand, the second start port 106 is provided in a region where a game ball launched by so-called “right strike” (that is, a game ball launched with a firing strength of a predetermined value or more) falls. That is, the player can aim for winning at the first starting port 105 or aim at winning at the second starting port 106 by adjusting the firing strength of the game ball. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five balls) of prize balls every time a game ball wins a prize at the first start opening 105 and the second start opening 106.

  An ordinary electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip”) 107 that can be opened and closed is provided in the vicinity of the second starting port 106. When the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. On the other hand, when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is closed, it becomes difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is normally closed and is opened for a predetermined period based on the normal symbol determination result. The normal symbol determination is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 provided on the right side of the first image display unit 104a on the game board 101.

  In the game board 101, a large winning opening (so-called “attacker”) 109 that can be opened and closed is provided to the right of the first start opening 105. When the big prize opening 109 is opened, the game ball can win the big prize opening 109. On the other hand, if the grand prize opening 109 is closed, the game ball cannot enter the big prize opening 109. The special winning opening 109 is normally closed, and is opened only for a predetermined period based on the jackpot determination result. The big hit determination is performed by winning a game ball at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of prize balls every time a game ball wins a prize winning opening 109.

  In the game board 101, a normal winning opening 110 is provided on the left side of the first start opening 105. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of prize balls every time a game ball wins the normal prize opening 110. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. ing.

  An information display unit 112 is provided at the lower left position of the game board 101. The information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit for displaying a special symbol (see reference numerals 112a and 112b in FIG. 2), a normal symbol display unit for displaying a normal symbol (see reference numeral 112c in FIG. 2), and the number of reservations. 2 is displayed, and the number of rounds is displayed (see reference numeral 112e in FIG. 2).

  In FIG. 1, a frame member 113 is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the game area 103. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides on the top, bottom, left, and right of the game board 101 and protrudes toward the player. The frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and the like.

  An operation handle 116 is provided at the lower right position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is provided so as to protrude to the player side, and is used for a game ball launching operation. Specifically, the operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the operation handle 116 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player.

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

  In FIG. 1, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 are provided on the lower portion of the frame member 113. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 function as operation means that can be operated by the player.

  In FIG. 1, a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) is provided on the lower portion of the frame member 113, and a game ball is accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray. Further, the hitting ball supply tray has a shape inclined toward the launching unit, and sequentially sends out the stored game balls to the launching unit.

  Furthermore, a movable accessory 130 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 101. The movable accessory 130 is driven during a predetermined performance. For example, the movable accessory 130 is retracted from the front surface of the first image display unit 104a as shown in FIG. 1 at a time other than the predetermined performance, and advances to the front surface of the first image display unit 104a at the predetermined performance. To be driven.

  The arrangement positions of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110, etc. are not limited to the example shown in FIG. These arrangement positions can be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 in consideration of the game characteristics of the gaming machine 100 and the like.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the two image display units, the first image display unit 104a and the second image display unit 104b, are provided. However, a configuration in which one image display unit is provided may be employed. In such a configuration, in the first embodiment, if the image displayed on the first image display unit 104a and the image displayed on the second image display unit 104b are displayed together on this one image display unit, Good.

(Internal configuration of gaming machine of Embodiment 1)
Next, the internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the effect, and a prize ball control unit 203 that controls the payout of the prize ball. And.

(1. Main control unit)
First, the main control unit 201 will be described. The main control unit 201 is a CPU (Central
A processing unit (Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like are provided.

  The CPU 211 controls the entire main control unit 201. The ROM 212 stores programs and data related to the progress of the game. The RAM 213 is used as a work area for the CPU 211. The main control unit 201 receives signals from various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”).

  For example, a signal is input to the main control unit 201 from the first start port SW221 and the second start port SW222. The first start port SW 221 is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when a win to the first start port 105 is detected. The second start port SW222 is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the second start port 106, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when a win to the second start port 106 is detected.

  Further, signals are input to the main control unit 201 from the gate SW 223, the special winning opening SW 224, and the normal winning opening SW 225. The gate SW 223 is a SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, and when a passage through the gate 108 is detected, a detection signal is input to the main control unit 201. The special winning opening SW 224 is a SW that detects a game ball won in the special winning opening 109, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when a winning at the special winning opening 109 is detected. The normal winning opening SW 225 is a SW that detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 110, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 110. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is configured to be able to input control signals to various solenoids such as the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 231 and the special prize opening solenoid 232. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 231 is a solenoid that opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107 based on a control signal from the main control unit 201. The special prize opening solenoid 232 is a solenoid that opens and closes the special prize opening 109 based on a control signal from the main control unit 201.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is configured to be able to input a control signal to the information display unit 112. The information display unit 112 performs display control of various display units included in the information display unit 112 based on a control signal input from the main control unit 201. Here, the information display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit 112a, a second special symbol display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit 112c, a reserved number display unit 112d, a round number display unit 112e, and the like. .

  The 1st special symbol display part 112a displays the 1st special symbol which shows the jackpot determination result performed when the game ball won the 1st starting port 105. FIG. The second special symbol display unit 112b displays a second special symbol indicating a jackpot determination result made by winning the game ball at the second starting port 106. The normal symbol display unit 112c displays a normal symbol indicating a normal symbol determination result made by the game ball passing through the gate 108.

  The hold number display unit 112d displays the number of various determination information stored in the main control unit 201. For example, when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the main control unit 201 acquires and stores determination information used for determining the big hit. The main control unit 201 can store (so-called “hold”) up to four pieces of determination information for each starting port. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, the main control unit 201 acquires and stores normal symbol determination information used for normal symbol determination or the like. The main control unit 201 can store up to four pieces of normal determination information (so-called “hold”).

  The number-of-holds display section 112d has the number of determination information stored by winning the first start port 105 (hereinafter referred to as “first hold number”) and the number of determination information stored by winning the second start port 106. (Hereinafter referred to as “second reserved number”) and the number of normal symbol determination information (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol held number”) stored by passing through the gate 108 are displayed in an independent state.

  The number-of-rounds display unit 112e displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is being played. For example, in the first embodiment, a 16-round jackpot game, a 4-round jackpot game, and a 2-round jackpot game are provided. Therefore, the round number display unit 112e includes a lamp indicating “16”, a lamp indicating “4”, and a lamp indicating “2”. The number-of-rounds display unit 112e lights a lamp indicating “16” when a 16-round jackpot game is being played, and indicates “4” when a 4-round jackpot game is being played. The lamp is turned on, and the lamp indicating “2” is turned on when a two-round jackpot game is being played.

  Further, the information display unit 112 may include a right-handed notification display unit. In this case, the right-handed notification display unit is turned on at a predetermined time to notify the player to make a right-hand hit. For example, in the case of the gaming machine 100, the second start port 106 and the big winning port 109 are provided in the region where the game ball launched by right-handed falls. For this reason, the right-hand-notification display section lights up during the short-time gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state where it is easy to win the second starting port 106, and during the jackpot game that can win the big winning port 109, so Notify you. The time-saving gaming state and the probability variation gaming state will be described later.

  The main control unit 201 is configured to be able to output various information to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203. Further, the main control unit 201 can output various types of information to the outside via the board external information terminal board 297. Note that the main control unit 201 can realize its function by, for example, a main control board.

(2. Production control unit)
Next, the production control unit 202 will be described. The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a that controls the entire effect control unit 202, and image / audio control that performs display control of the first image display unit 104a and the second image display unit 104b, audio output control of the speaker 114, and the like. 202b and a lamp control unit 202c that performs lighting control of the effect light unit 115, drive control of the movable accessory 130, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 manages the overall control of the production control unit 202a. The ROM 242 stores programs, data, and the like for supervising the effect control unit 202. The RAM 243 is used as a work area for the CPU 241.

  The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RTC 244 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  2 shows an example in which the RTC 244 is provided in the production control unit 202a, the RTC 244 may be provided in the main control unit 201, the image / sound control unit 202b, or the like. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged independently and configured to output information indicating the actual time measured for the production control unit 202a or the like.

  In addition, a predetermined control signal is input from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 to the effect control unit 202a. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 input a control signal corresponding to the button (key) operated by the player to the effect control unit 202a. Thereby, the production control unit 202a can accept the operation of the production button 118 and the cross key 119. A predetermined control signal (a control signal corresponding to the operated button) may be input from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 to the lamp control unit 202c in addition to the effect control unit 202a. .

  In addition, the production control unit 202a can communicate various information with the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The production supervision unit 202a can realize the function by, for example, the production control board.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the image / sound control unit 202b will be described. The image / audio control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, a VRAM 254, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 controls the entire image / sound controller 202b. The ROM 252 stores a program, data, and the like for outputting an image and sound (effect sound) related to the effect instructed by the effect control unit 202a. For example, the ROM 252 stores production data. The effect data includes image data representing the design image of the effect design, image data representing the background image, moving image data representing a movie (movie) reproduced in a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect), sound effects, BGM, and the like. Includes production sound data. The RAM 253 is used as a work area for the CPU 251.

  For example, the CPU 251 reads the image data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 202 a from the effect data in the ROM 252, generates display data from this image data, and stores it in the VRAM 254.

  For example, when generating the display data, the CPU 251 uses a hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method so that the effect design is arranged in front of the background image. Since the Z buffer method is a known technique, a description thereof is omitted here. The display data stored in the VRAM 254 is output to the first image display unit 104a and the second image display unit 104b at a predetermined timing. As a result, the image indicated by the display data is displayed on the display screen of the first image display unit 104a or the second image display unit 104b.

  In addition, the CPU 251 reads effect sound data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 202 a from the effect data in the ROM 252, generates sound output data, and stores the data in the RAM 253. The audio output data stored in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 114 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the sound indicated by the sound output data is output from the speaker 114.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 controls the entire lamp control unit 202c. The ROM 262 stores programs, data, and the like for controlling lighting of the lamp related to the effect instructed by the effect supervising unit 202a and controlling the driving of the movable accessory 130. The RAM 263 is used as a work area for the CPU 261.

  For example, the ROM 262 stores control data. The control data includes drive control data for driving the movable accessory 130, lighting control data for lighting each lamp of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 264, and the like. The CPU 261 reads drive control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 202a from the control data, stores it in the RAM 263, and sends a control signal corresponding to the drive control data to the motor of the movable accessory 130 at a predetermined timing. input. Accordingly, the lamp control unit 202c can drive the movable accessory 130. The lamp controller 202c receives a detection signal from a movable accessory sensor that detects the position of the movable accessory 130 (not shown), and the lamp controller 202c controls the driving of the movable accessory 130 based on the detection signal. You can also

  In addition, the CPU 261 reads lighting control data related to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 202a from the control data and stores it in the RAM 263, and a control signal corresponding to the lighting control data at a predetermined timing. Input to the lighting control circuit of the panel lamp 264. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c can turn on the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 264.

  In the first embodiment, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / audio control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different boards, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. It may be configured. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The winning ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 governs overall control of the prize ball control unit 203. The ROM 282 stores programs and data related to payout of prize balls. The RAM 283 is used as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is configured to be able to input a control signal to the payout unit (payout drive motor) 291 and the launch unit 292. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 based on a payout instruction from the main control unit 201 to pay out a prize ball, or controls the launching unit 292 when an operation for launching a game ball is detected. Then, a game ball is fired toward the game area 103.

  The prize ball control unit 203 receives signals from various SWs. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 receives signals from the fixed position detection SW 293 and the payout ball detection SW 294. The fixed position detection SW 293 is a SW that detects a game ball located at a predetermined position. When a game ball located at a predetermined position is detected, a detection signal is input to the prize ball control unit 203. The payout ball detection SW 294 is a SW that detects a paid-out game ball, and inputs a detection signal to the prize ball control unit 203 every time a paid-out game ball is detected.

  Further, for example, the prize ball control unit 203 receives signals from a ball presence detection SW 295 and a full tank detection SW 296. The ball presence detection SW 295 is a SW that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in a hit ball supply tray provided on the front surface of the frame. When a game ball in the hit ball supply tray is detected, a detection signal is input to the winning ball control unit 203. . The full tank detection SW 296 is a SW for detecting that the hitting ball supply tray is filled with game balls. When it is detected that the hit ball supply tray is filled with game balls, a detection signal is input to the prize ball control unit 203. To do. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  In addition, various information (for example, a payout instruction) is input from the main control unit 201 to the prize ball control unit 203. The winning ball control unit 203 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on the information input from the main control unit 201 and the detection signals input from the various SW 293 to 296. The winning ball control unit 203 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 293 to 296 to the main control unit 201.

  The prize ball control unit 203 can also output various types of information to the outside via the frame external information terminal board 298. The prize ball control unit 203 can realize its function by a prize ball control board, for example.

(Basic operation of the gaming machine of the first embodiment)
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the launch instruction member 117 is operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 drives the launch unit 292 to launch a game ball toward the game area 103. When the launched game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the determination information is acquired. This determination information includes a winning determination random number used for jackpot determination, a symbol determination random number, a variation pattern determination random number used for variation pattern determination, and the like. Detailed contents of various determinations using the determination information will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12-2 to 12-4.

  Subsequently, the gaming machine 100 performs jackpot determination using the acquired determination information, and obtains a jackpot determination result. When the jackpot determination result is obtained, the gaming machine 100 starts to display the special symbol variation display. Here, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a if the determination information used for the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the first start port 105. On the other hand, if the determination information used for the jackpot determination is acquired by winning the second start port 106, the special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 112b is variably displayed.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the special symbol that has been variably displayed so as to indicate the jackpot determination result. For example, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined jackpot symbol, and if the jackpot determination result is a loss, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined loser pattern.

  Further, when the gaming machine 100 variably displays the special symbol, the first image display unit 104a variably displays a predetermined effect symbol (in the first embodiment, three rows of effect symbols). Then, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbol when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the effect symbol at a predetermined jackpot if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, and stops and displays the effect symbol at a predetermined loser if the jackpot determination result is lost.

  For example, each of the three rows of effect symbols represents any number from “1” to “9” when stopped. Then, if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays a so-called “double-spotted” jackpot such as “1. If the jackpot determination result is a loss, the display is stopped at the loss of the so-called “break eyes” such as “1, 3, 5” or the so-called “reach lose eyes” such as “1, 2, 1.”. .

  Note that the jackpot may be provided not only with a player who can easily identify the player as a jackpot, but also with a player who cannot easily identify the player as a jackpot. In this case, for example, according to the type of jackpot, the gaming machine 100 has a jackpot that is easily distinguishable from the jackpot by the player (hereinafter referred to as “first jackpot”), or the player has a jackpot. Or a big hit that is difficult to identify (hereinafter referred to as “second big hit”).

  Specifically, the gaming machine 100 has a jackpot that makes it easy for a player to win a prize ball (16 and 4 rounds) and a jackpot that makes it difficult for a player to win a prize ball (two rounds). Provided. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot that makes it easy to win a prize ball, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the production symbol at the first jackpot, and if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot that makes it difficult to win a prize ball, the second jackpot The effect design is stopped and displayed with the eyes. It should be noted that the second big hit eye can be a big hit eye in the same or similar manner as the losing eye, for example, an aspect that is the same or similar to the reach lose eye (for example, “1 · 2 · 1”) of the losing eye Can be a big hit.

  If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the special symbol as a jackpot symbol, and then plays a jackpot game to open the jackpot 109. Then, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 109, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Although details will be described later, the gaming machine 100 is provided with different types of jackpots of 16 rounds, 4 rounds, and 2 rounds.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 100 performs a 16-round jackpot game when the jackpot determination result is a 16-round jackpot. In the 16-round jackpot game, for example, in each round from the 1st round to the 16th round, the big prize opening 109 is opened once with a 30-second opening time. In this case, since the player has a sufficient opening time of the big winning opening 109, it is easy to make the winning ball 109 win the game ball. Therefore, in the case of a 16-round jackpot game, the player can easily obtain a large number of prize balls.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 plays a 4-round jackpot game when the jackpot determination result is a 4-round jackpot. In a four-round jackpot game, for example, the big prize opening 109 is opened once for 30 seconds in each round from the first round to the fourth round. In this case as well, it is easy for the player to win the game ball in the big winning opening 109 because the opening time of the big winning opening 109 is secured. Therefore, even in the case of a 4-round jackpot game, the player can easily win a prize ball. However, in the case of a 4-round jackpot game, since the number of rounds is smaller than that of a 16-round jackpot game, fewer prize balls can be obtained than a 16-round jackpot game.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 performs a two-round jackpot game when the jackpot determination result is a two-round jackpot. In the two-round jackpot game, for example, in each round from the first round to the second round, the big prize opening 109 is opened once with an opening time of 0.18 seconds. In this case, it is difficult for the player to win a game ball in the big winning opening 109 because the opening time of the big winning opening 109 is not secured. Therefore, in the case of a two-round jackpot game, it is difficult for the player to obtain a prize ball. That is, such a two-round jackpot game is provided as an opportunity to change the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 rather than allowing the player to win a prize ball.

(Game state of the gaming machine of the first embodiment)
Here, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 has a normal game state in a low probability game state and a non-auxiliary game state, a short-time game state in a low probability game state and an auxiliary game state, and a probability change in a high probability game state and an auxiliary game state. The game state can be taken, and the progress of the game is controlled by any one of these game states.

  In the normal gaming state, since the gaming machine 100 is in the low probability gaming state, the jackpot determination is performed with a low probability of jackpot (1/400 in the first embodiment). Further, in the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 100 is in a non-auxiliary gaming state, and therefore does not perform a predetermined control that makes it easy for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. In other words, in the normal gaming state, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second start port 106.

  In the normal game state, the gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that the normal game state is present by performing the normal mode effect. For example, when performing the normal mode effect, the gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the normal mode effect on the first image display unit 104a or outputs a BGM for the normal mode effect from the speaker 114.

  In the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100 is in a low-probability gaming state, and thus performs a jackpot determination with a low-hit probability as in the normal gaming state. On the other hand, since the gaming machine 100 is in the auxiliary gaming state during the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs predetermined control that makes it easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. This control is a so-called “electric chew support (or“ electric support ”)”, and since it is publicly known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. This is a control to lengthen the time. As a result, in the short-time gaming state, the winning frequency at the second starting port 106 is increased, and a winning ball is easily paid out according to the winning at the second starting port 106. For this reason, in the short-time gaming state, the player can play the game while suppressing a decrease in the number of possessions.

  In the short-time game state, the gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that the short-time game state is present by performing the short-time mode effect. For example, when the gaming machine 100 performs the time reduction mode effect, the gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the time reduction mode effect on the first image display unit 104a or outputs BGM for the time reduction mode effect from the speaker 114.

  Further, since the gaming machine 100 is in the high probability gaming state in the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot determination is performed with a high probability of jackpot probability (10/400 in the first embodiment). Since the gaming machine 100 is in the auxiliary gaming state in the probability variation gaming state, it performs electric chew support in the same manner as in the short-time gaming state. For this reason, in the probability-changing gaming state, the player can acquire a big hit with a smaller number of jackpot determinations than in the normal gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and can play a game while suppressing a decrease in possession.

  In the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100 suggests to the player that the probability variation gaming state is achieved by performing the probability variation mode effect. For example, when the gaming machine 100 performs the probability variation mode effect, the gaming machine 100 displays a background image for the probability variation mode effect on the first image display unit 104a or outputs BGM for the probability variation mode effect from the speaker 114.

  The gaming machine 100 performs a game state transition based on having played a jackpot game or having performed a predetermined number of special symbol changes (that is, a predetermined number of jackpot determinations). For example, when the gaming machine 100 is activated in a predetermined initial state such as after the RAM is cleared, the gaming machine 100 is first set to the normal gaming state. In the normal gaming state, since it is difficult for the game ball to win the second starting port 106, the player mainly hits the first starting port 105 and hits the game ball (ie, left-handed). ) Will play a game.

  When the gaming machine 100 determines that the jackpot game has been triggered by the jackpot determination in the normal gaming state and has made a jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 enters the probability changing gaming state after the jackpot game (in FIG. 3). , See arrow 310). When the gaming machine 100 enters the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100 maintains this probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot game. Further, when the gaming machine 100 determines that the jackpot game is based on the jackpot determination in the probability variation gaming state and performs the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 again enters the probability variation gaming state even after the jackpot game (see the arrow 320 in FIG. 3). ). In the probability variation gaming state, the game ball easily wins the second starting port 106, so the player mainly hits the second starting port 106 and hits the game ball (ie, hits the right side). ) Will play a game.

  On the other hand, when the gaming machine 100 determines that it is a normal jackpot that has been triggered by the jackpot determination in the probability-changing gaming state as a trigger for shifting to the short-time gaming state and performs a jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 enters the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 3 (see arrow 330). Further, even when a big hit game is determined by determining that the big hit is based on the big hit determination in the normal gaming state, the short hit gaming state is set after the big hit game (see the arrow 340 in FIG. 3). In the short-time gaming state, it is easy for the game ball to win the second starting port 106, so that the player mainly hits the second starting port 106 and hits the game ball (ie, hits the right hand). ) Will play a game.

  When the gaming machine 100 is in the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100 maintains the short-time gaming state until the symbol variation (variation display and stop display) of the special symbol is performed 100 times. When the gaming machine 100 changes the symbol of the special symbol 100 times in the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100 ends the short-time gaming state and enters the normal gaming state (see arrow 350 in FIG. 3). Note that if the gaming machine 100 determines that the jackpot game is based on the jackpot determination before performing the symbol variation of the special symbol 100 times in the short-time gaming state and performs the jackpot game, the gaming machine 100 is assumed to be in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game. (See the arrow 360 in FIG. 3).

  In addition, when the gaming machine 100 determines that the jackpot game is a normal jackpot by performing the jackpot determination before performing the symbol variation of the special symbol 100 times in the short-time gaming state, if the jackpot game is played, the short-time game is again performed after the jackpot game. State (see arrow 370 in FIG. 3).

  As described above, when the jackpot game is played based on the jackpot determination result being the probability change jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters the probability change game state after the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the jackpot game is played based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is the normal jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game.

  By the way, the gaming machine 100 is a so-called “loop machine” that maintains the probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot game. In such a loop machine, it is extremely important for increasing the number of possessions that the loop of probability variation jackpot → probability variation gaming state → probability variation jackpot → probability variation gaming state →...

  For this reason, it is important for the player that the jackpot determination result is a probability change jackpot that allows the loop to be repeated in the probability variation gaming state, and that the jackpot determination result is not usually a jackpot that ends the loop. Is equally important. In addition, if the jackpot determination result is lost in the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming state is maintained as it is (there is a possibility that the above loop can be repeated), so for some players, the loss is usually better than the jackpot. Some think.

  In this way, in the probability variation gaming state, the player's interest in the jackpot determination result is higher than in other gaming states. The gaming machine 100 performs, for example, the effects described below in the probability variation gaming state in order to further enhance the interest of the game in such a probability variation gaming state.

(Outline of effects performed by the gaming machine of the first embodiment in the probability variation gaming state)
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of effects performed by the gaming machine of the first embodiment in the probability variation gaming state. As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 100, in the probability variation gaming state, expectation degree suggestion effect (see reference numeral 410 in FIG. 4), success / failure effect (see reference numeral 420 in FIG. 4), and re-challenge effect (FIG. 4). (See reference numeral 430). For example, the gaming machine 100 performs these effects based on the jackpot determination result when the special symbol is variably displayed (that is, the effect symbol is also variably displayed) in the probability variation gaming state.

(1. Success / failure production)
First, the success / failure effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the success / failure effects include a success effect and an unsuccessful effect. When the gaming machine 100 performs a success / failure effect based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is a promising jackpot, the gaming machine 100 may perform a successful effect or an unsuccessful effect as the success / failure effect. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 does not perform a success effect as the success / failure effect when performing the success / failure effect based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot or loss. For this reason, the successful performance is an effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot, that is, a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is a probabilistic jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “probability jackpot game”). The production suggests that it will be in a gaming state.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 100 performs a success / failure effect based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is a promising jackpot, the unsuccessful effect may be performed as the success / failure effect, but the probability of performing the unsuccessful effect is low. . In other words, when the gaming machine 100 performs a success / failure effect based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is a probable change jackpot, the gaming machine 100 performs the success effect with a high probability as the success / failure effect. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 always performs an unsuccessful effect as the success / failure effect when the success / failure effect is performed based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot or loss. For this reason, the unsuccessful performance is an effect that suggests that there is a low possibility that the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 performs an unsuccessful effect with a high probability (for example, always) when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot in the probability variation gaming state. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 may perform an unsuccessful effect when the jackpot determination result is lost in the probability variation gaming state, but the probability of performing the unsuccessful effect is low. For example, when the jackpot determination result is lost in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs another effect (for example, a loss effect described later) with a higher probability than the unsuccessful effect. For this reason, the unsuccessful performance is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the jackpot determination result is usually a big jackpot, that is, a jackpot game based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “normal jackpot game”) It is an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that a short-time gaming state will occur.

(2. Re-challenge production)
Next, re-challenge production will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, when the gaming machine 100 performs an unsuccessful effect, the gaming machine 100 can perform a re-challenge effect after the unsuccessful effect. As shown in FIG. 4, the re-challenge effect includes a resurrection success effect and a continuation effect. When the jackpot determination result is a promising jackpot and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100 performs a resurgence successful effect as a re-challenge effect after the unsuccessful effect. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 does not perform a successful resurgence effect after this unsuccessful effect, when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot or loss and an unsuccessful effect is performed. For this reason, the resurrection success effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot, that is, an effect that suggests that a probable jackpot game is performed and a promising game state is achieved. .

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100 performs a continuous effect as a re-challenge effect after the unsuccessful effect. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot or normal jackpot and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100 does not perform a continuous effect after the unsuccessful effect. For this reason, the continuation effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result is a loss, that is, an effect that suggests that the probability variation game state continues as it is without performing the probability variation jackpot game or the normal jackpot game.

  In addition, when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100 does not perform a resurrection success effect or a continuous effect after the unsuccessful effect (for example, no re-challenge effect is performed). Therefore, if there is no re-challenge effect where neither the successful resurgence effect nor the continuous effect is performed, an effect suggesting that the jackpot determination result is usually a big win, that is, a normal jackpot game is performed and a short-time game state is suggested. It has become a directing.

  Note that here, when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot and an unsuccessful presentation is made, there is no re-challenge presentation, but this is not restrictive. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100 performs a specific re-challenge effect (for example, a defeat definite effect) different from the resurrection success effect or the continuous effect after the unsuccessful effect. You may make it perform.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 does not perform this specific re-challenge effect after the unsuccessful effect when the jackpot determination result is a probable big hit or a loss and an unsuccessful effect is performed. In this way, this specific re-challenge effect is an effect that suggests that the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot, that is, an effect that suggests that a normal jackpot game is performed and a short-time game state is entered.

(3. Expectation suggestion production)
Next, an expectation suggestion effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, when performing a success / failure effect, the gaming machine 100 can perform an expectation suggestion effect before the success / failure effect. The expectation suggestion effect is an effect that represents the degree of expectation that the success effect is performed in the success / failure effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 100 displays a tension meter Tm that can represent the expectation in six stages from “0” to “5”. Then, the gaming machine 100 uses the tension meter Tm to indicate to the player the degree of expectation that the success effect will be performed during the expectation degree suggestion effect.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 displays that the tension meter Tm represents the degree of expectation “0” when the degree of expectation suggestion effect is not performed. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 displays the expectation level of the tension meter Tm from “1” to “5” when performing the expectation suggestion effect. Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 increases the degree of expectation represented by the tension meter Tm as it suggests that the degree of expectation that the successful performance will be performed is high. That is, the greater the degree of expectation represented by the tension meter Tm, the higher the degree of expectation that a successful performance will be performed.

  The gaming machine 100 may suggest the degree of expectation that the success effect will be performed at one time in the expectation suggestion effect, but may indicate it through a plurality of stages. By suggesting it through multiple stages, it is possible to make the player think that “the expectation level may increase after this” even if the initially expected level is low. Expectation can be maintained.

(Specific example of effects performed by the gaming machine of the first embodiment in the probability variation gaming state)
Here, a specific example of effects performed by the gaming machine 100 in the probability variation gaming state will be described. FIG. 5-1 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) showing a specific example of the effect performed by the gaming machine of the first embodiment in the probability variation gaming state. FIG. 5A shows an example in which the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot and a successful effect is performed in the success / failure effect. In the first embodiment, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “5” is most easily performed. For this reason, FIG. 5A shows an example in which an expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “5” is performed.

  5A, the gaming machine 100 displays the left effect symbol Ez1, the middle effect symbol Ez2, and the right effect symbol Ez3 on the first image display unit 104a. In the illustrated example, at this time, the left effect symbol Ez1 is “5”, the middle effect symbol Ez2 is “1”, and the right effect symbol Ez3 is “2”. ing. In addition, in the following, when it describes with "production | designation design symbols Ez1-Ez3", it shall refer to left production design symbol Ez1, middle production design symbol Ez2, and right production design symbol Ez3 collectively.

  Further, in (1) of FIG. 5-1, since the gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state, it performs a probability variation mode effect, and thereby displays a background image for the probability variation mode effect on the first image display unit 104a. ing. In the example shown in the drawing, a background image for the probability variation mode effect with the characters “probability variation mode” is displayed on the back of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3.

  Furthermore, in (1) of FIG. 5-1, the gaming machine 100 displays the tension meter Tm on the second image display unit 104b. In the illustrated example, at this time, since the expectation suggestion effect is not performed, the tension meter Tm is displayed in a state representing the expectation “0”.

  After that, for example, when the game ball wins the second start opening 106 and the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination, as shown in (2) of FIG. 5A, the variation display of the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 is started. (Refer to the underlined arrows labeled Ez1 to Ez3 in the figure). As described above, the jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination performed here is a promising jackpot, and the gaming machine 100 has determined to perform a successful performance. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 has decided to perform the degree-of-expectation suggestion effect that suggests that the degree of expectation that the success effect will be performed is high (here, the degree of expectation is “5”). In this case, the gaming machine 100 starts an expectation suggestion effect with the start of variable display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3, and for example, the tension meter Tm indicates the expectation level “1”.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 performs a success / failure effect or a re-challenge effect when performing a reach effect, for example. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 sets the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 to the reach state as shown in (3) of FIG. At this time, for example, the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are temporarily stopped and displayed with the same number ("1" in the illustrated example), and the medium effect symbol Ez2 is variably displayed. When the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are temporarily stopped and displayed, for example, the left effect symbol Ez1 and the right effect symbol Ez3 are displayed so as to slightly swing up and down or left and right on the display screen of the first image display unit 104a. In addition, the gaming machine 100 causes, for example, the tension meter Tm to express the expectation level “2” when the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are set to the reach state.

  Subsequently, as shown in (4) of FIG. 5-1, the gaming machine 100 starts to play the reach effect movie on the first image display unit 104a. In the example described here, the movie Mv1 is played. Thereafter, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the gaming machine 100 is directed toward the expectation degree “5” that finally suggests the expectation degree represented by the tension meter Tm during the reproduction of the movie Mv1. And raise it.

  For example, here, the movie Mv1 is a movie showing how the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc are fighting. More specifically, for example, the movie Mv1 is a movie showing how the hero character Hc attacks the enemy character Tc twice.

  In such a case, as shown in (5) and (6) of FIG. 5-1, the gaming machine 100 increases the expectation level that the tension meter Tm represents at the timing when the hero character Hc attacks the enemy character Tc. May be. In this way, by linking the tension meter Tm with other effects (here, the movie Mv1), the tension meter Tm and other effects can be produced with a sense of unity, and these effects can be achieved. Can increase the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the game machine 100 starts to play the reach effect movie, as shown in the figure, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 may be reduced and displayed near the corner of the display screen. In this way, it becomes possible to show the player the movie displayed at the center of the display screen of the first image display unit 104a, and the effect design Ez1 among the movies displayed on the first image display unit 104a. The area shielded by ~ Ez3 can be reduced, and the visibility of the movie can be improved, and the player can be more enjoyed by the movie.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 100 performs a successful presentation as shown in (7) of FIG. In the successful performance, for example, as shown in the figure, a state in which the hero character Hc defeats the enemy character Tc is displayed, and “WIN!” Is displayed on the first image display unit 104a. In this case, after the gaming machine 100 performs the success effect, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed as shown in (8) of FIG. For example, in this case, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at the first big hits that are easily identified as big hits.

  5-2 is explanatory drawing (the 2) which shows a specific example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment 1 performs in a probability variation game state. FIG. 5-2 shows an example in which the jackpot determination result is a probable bonus jackpot, and after the unsuccessful effect is performed in the success / failure effect, the resurrection successful effect is performed in the re-challenge effect. In the first embodiment, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “4” is most easily performed. For this reason, FIG. 5-2 shows an example in which an expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “4” is performed. In the case of the example shown in FIG. 5B, since the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are common to the example shown in FIG.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 performs the same display as (1) to (3) in FIG. 5-1, and then reaches the first image display unit 104a as shown in (9) in FIG. Start playing the movie for production. In the example described here, the movie Mv2 is played. Thereafter, as shown in (10) of FIG. 5-2, the gaming machine 100 increases toward the expectation degree “4” that finally suggests the expectation degree represented by the tension meter Tm during the reproduction of the movie Mv2. .

  For example, here, the movie Mv2 is a movie showing a situation in which the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc are fighting, like the movie Mv1, but part of the content is different from the movie Mv1. More specifically, for example, the movie Mv2 is a movie showing that the hero character Hc attacks the enemy character Tc once and the enemy character Tc attacks the hero character Hc once.

  In such a case, as shown in (10) and (11) of FIG. 5-2, the gaming machine 100 increases the expectation level indicated by the tension meter Tm at the timing when the hero character Hc attacks the enemy character Tc. At the timing when the enemy character Tc attacks the hero character Hc, the expectation level expressed by the tension meter Tm may not be increased. In this way, by linking the tension meter Tm with other effects (here, the movie Mv2), the tension meter Tm and other effects can be produced with a sense of unity, and these effects can be achieved. Can increase the interest of the game.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 100 performs an unsuccessful presentation as shown in (12) of FIG. In the unsuccessful effect, for example, a state in which the hero character Hc is knocked down by the enemy character Tc and is kneeling is displayed. In the case of the example described here, after the gaming machine 100 performs the unsuccessful effect, as shown in (13) and (14) of FIG. In the resurrection success effect, for example, the hero character Hc stands up again (see (13) in FIG. 5-2), and a state of defeating the enemy character Tc is displayed (see (14) in FIG. 5-2). Thereafter, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 as shown in (15) of FIG. For example, in this case, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at the first big hits that are easily identified as big hits.

  FIG. 5-3 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating a specific example of an effect performed by the gaming machine of the first embodiment in the probability variation gaming state. FIG. 5-3 illustrates an example in which the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot and the re-challenge effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect is performed in the success / failure effect. In the first embodiment, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “3” is most easily performed. For this reason, FIG. 5C shows an example in which an expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “3” is performed. In the case of the example shown in FIG. 5C, since the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are common to the example shown in FIG. 5A until reaching the reach state, detailed description and illustration in the meantime are omitted.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 performs the same display as (1) to (3) in FIG. 5-1, and then reaches the first image display unit 104a as shown in (16) in FIG. 5-3. Start playing the movie for production. In the example described here, a movie Mv3 is played. In the case of the example described here, the expectation level that the tension meter Tm finally represents is “3”. At the start of playback of the movie Mv3, the tension meter Tm already represents the expectation level “3”. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 5-3 (17) and (18), the gaming machine 100 maintains “3” without increasing the degree of expectation represented by the tension meter Tm during the reproduction of the movie Mv3.

  For example, here, the movie Mv3 is a movie showing a situation in which the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc are fighting like the movie Mv1 and the movie Mv2, but part of the content is different from these. More specifically, for example, the movie Mv3 is a movie showing the enemy character Tc attacking the hero character Hc twice.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 100 performs an unsuccessful presentation as shown in (19) of FIG. In this case, after the gaming machine 100 performs the unsuccessful effect, as shown in (20) of FIG. 5-3, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed as they are. For example, in this case, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at the second jackpot that is difficult to identify as a jackpot.

  FIGS. 5-4 is explanatory drawing (the 4) which shows a specific example of the effect which the game machine of this Embodiment 1 performs in a probability variation game state. FIG. 5-4 shows an example of the case where the jackpot determination result is a loss, and the continuous effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect is performed in the success / failure effect. In the first embodiment, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “5” is most easily performed. For this reason, FIG. 5-4 illustrates an example in which an expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “5” is performed. In the case of the example shown in FIG. 5-4, the same description as in FIG.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 performs a display similar to (1) to (6) in FIG. 5-1, and then performs an unsuccessful effect as shown in (21) in FIG. 5-4. In this case, after the gaming machine 100 performs the unsuccessful effect, as shown in (22) and (23) of FIG. In the continuation effect, for example, the hero character Hc stands up again (see (22) in FIG. 5-4), and “continuation” is displayed on the first image display unit 104a (see (23) in FIG. 5-4). . Thereafter, the gaming machine 100 stops and displays the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 as shown in (24) of FIG. 5-4. In this case, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at a losing eye suggesting that it is a losing (more specifically, a reach losing eye because a reach production is performed).

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100, after performing an unsuccessful effect, after performing an unsuccessful effect, after performing an unsuccessful effect, and without performing an unsuccessful effect or continuing effect, and after performing an unsuccessful effect. The trend of the expected level in the expected level suggesting direction is different from the case of performing the continuous direction. As a result, the gaming machine 100 determines whether to perform the resurrection success effect, the continuous effect, or the re-challenge effect depending on the degree of expectation expressed in the expectation suggestion effect (that is, whether it is a probable big hit or lost or is usually a big hit) Can be suggested to the player.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine of Embodiment 1)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming machine 100 is configured to include a determination unit 610, a special game control unit 620, and an effect execution unit 630.

  The determination unit 610 determines whether or not to play a special game. Here, the special game is a game different from the normal game in which the symbols are changed. For example, the special game can be a game more advantageous to the player than the normal game. In the first embodiment, the special game is a jackpot game different from the normal game in which the special symbol changes. In this case, the determination unit 610 determines, for example, when a game ball wins the first start port 105 or the second start port 106.

  In addition, the determination unit 610 determines whether or not to perform any one of a plurality of special games including the first special game and the second special game. Here, the first special game is a special game that is more advantageous to the player than the second special game. When the special game is a jackpot game, for example, the first special game can be a promiscuous jackpot game and the second special game can be a normal jackpot game. In this case, due to the difference in the game state after the jackpot game, the probability variation jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the normal jackpot game. In this case, the gaming machine 100 includes, for example, a gaming state control unit 640 described later.

  The first special game may be a N1 round jackpot game, and the second special game may be a N2 round jackpot game (where N2 <N1). For example, the first special game can be a 16-round or 4-round jackpot game, and the second special game can be a 2-round jackpot game. In this case, because of the difference in the number of prize balls that the player can acquire in the jackpot game, the 16-round or 4-round jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the 2-round jackpot game. From the same point of view, the first special game may be a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 109 is opened for a long time, and the second special game may be a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 109 is opened for a short time.

  Further, the special game may be the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 107. In this case, the first special game can be a long opening (for example, opening for 3 seconds) of the ordinary electric accessory 107, and the second special game can be a short opening (for example, 0.5 second) of the ordinary electric accessory 107. In this case, the determination unit 610 performs determination by, for example, a game ball passing through the gate 108.

  The special game control unit 620 performs a special game based on the determination result of the determination unit 610. As described above, when the special game is a jackpot game, the special game control unit 620 performs a jackpot game by opening the jackpot 109. Further, as in the first embodiment, when a plurality of jackpot games are provided, the special game control unit 620 opens the big prize opening 109 in an opening mode according to the jackpot game determined to be performed by the determination unit 610. Play this jackpot game.

  Further, when the special game is set to release the ordinary electric accessory 107, when it is determined that the special game control unit 620 performs the long release, the ordinary electric accessory 107 is released in the open time for the long release, and the short If it is determined that the opening is to be performed, the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened for the opening time for short opening.

  The effect execution unit 630 is configured to be able to execute a predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination unit 610. The effects that can be executed by the effect execution unit 630 include a success / failure effect, a re-challenge effect, and an expectation suggestion effect. The effect execution unit 630 performs these effects when, for example, the game state control unit 640 sets a specific game state (probability game state in the first embodiment).

  The success / failure effect is an effect in which either a successful effect suggesting that the first special game is performed or an unsuccessful effect indicating that the second special game is performed is performed. As described above, in the first embodiment, the success effect is an effect suggesting that a probable jackpot game is performed, and the unsuccessful effect is an effect suggesting that a normal jackpot game is performed. In addition, after the probable big hit game, the probable game state is entered, but after the big jackpot game, the probable game state is not entered. For this reason, it can be said that an effect that suggests that the success effect is in the probability variation game state, and an effect that suggests that the unsuccessful effect is not in the probability change game state.

  Further, as described above, the first special game may be a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 109 is opened for a long time, and the second special game may be a jackpot game in which the big prize opening 109 is opened for a short time. In this case, the success effect is that a jackpot game (for example, a jackpot game with a large number of rounds. More specifically, for example, a jackpot game of 16 rounds or 4 rounds) in which the winning prize opening 109 is opened for a long time is performed. This can be a suggestion. Also, in this case, the unsuccessful effect is that a jackpot game (for example, a jackpot game with a small number of rounds. More specifically, for example, a two-round jackpot game) in which the winning prize opening 109 is opened for a short period of time. This can be a suggestion.

  The re-challenge effect is an effect that can be performed after an unsuccessful effect, and includes, for example, an effect suggesting that the first special game is performed. As described above, in the first embodiment, a successful resurrection effect can be executed as a re-challenge effect, and the successful resurrection effect is an effect suggesting that a probable big hit game is performed, that is, a probabilistic game state. It is a production that suggests.

  The re-challenge effect may include an effect suggesting that neither the first special game nor the second special game is performed. As described above, in the first embodiment, a continuation effect can be executed as a re-challenge effect, and an effect suggesting that the continuation effect is lost, that is, neither a probable jackpot game nor a normal jackpot game is performed. For this reason, it is an effect suggesting that the current gaming state (the probability variation gaming state in the first embodiment) continues as it is.

  Further, the re-challenge effect may include an effect suggesting that the second special game is performed. As described above, in the first embodiment, the absence of the re-challenge effect suggests that the normal jackpot game is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a normal jackpot game is performed, a specific re-challenge effect different from the successful resurrection effect and the continuous effect may be performed. Specifically, for example, when a normal jackpot game is performed, a defeat determination effect may be performed in which a hero character that has lost the battle with the enemy character is left as it is by the enemy character.

  The expectation suggestion effect is an effect suggesting an expectation degree that a success effect is performed in a success / failure effect. The expectation suggestion effect is easy to suggest a high expectation level when a success effect is performed in a success or failure effect, and a low expectation level is easily suggested when an unsuccessful effect is performed. As described above, in the first embodiment, the expectation suggestion effect can represent the expectation level where the success effect is performed in six stages “0 to 5”, and when the success effect is performed, the expectation level “ 5 "is easily suggested, and when an unsuccessful presentation is performed, the expectation degree" 3 "is easily suggested.

  In addition, the expectation suggestion effect may also indicate an expectation degree in which an effect suggesting that the first special game is performed is performed in the re-challenge effect. Further, the expectation suggestion effect may also indicate an expectation degree in which an effect suggesting that neither the first special game nor the second special game is performed in the re-challenge effect.

  For example, in the re-challenge effect, when an effect suggesting that the first special game is performed (in the case of the first embodiment, a successful resurgence effect is performed), the first special game or the second special game is performed. When an effect suggesting that it is not performed is performed (in the case where a continuous effect is performed in the first embodiment), a specific expectation degree is easily suggested by the expectation suggestion effect. On the other hand, when there is no effect suggesting that the first special game is performed or no effect suggesting that the first special game or the second special game is not performed, a certain degree of expectation is determined by the expectation suggestion effect. Makes it difficult to suggest.

  As described above, in the first embodiment, when an unsuccessful effect is performed, and when a successful resurgence effect is subsequently performed or when a continuous effect is performed, a high expectation degree is obtained by the expectation degree suggestion effect. Is easily suggested. On the other hand, in the first embodiment, when an unsuccessful presentation is performed, and when neither a successful restoration presentation nor a continuous presentation is performed after that, the high degree of expectation is made difficult to be suggested by the expected degree suggestion presentation. ing.

  For example, when a resurgence success effect or a continuation effect is performed, a low expectation level (for example, expectation level “1”) is easily suggested by the expectation suggestion effect, When not performed, the low degree of expectation may not be suggested by the expectation suggestion effect (for example, the medium expectation is likely to be suggested). Moreover, if a specific expectation degree is suggested by the expectation degree suggestion effect, a pattern in which a resurrection success effect or a continuous effect is determined may be provided.

  For example, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect with the tension meter Tm suggesting the expectation degree of “0” can be executed only when the resurrection success effect is performed. In other words, in principle, an expectation suggestion effect that should indicate an expectation level of “1” or higher is set to a so-called “law breaking” pattern that indicates an expectation level of “0”, and a successful resurgence effect is performed after an unsuccessful effect. Only in (a part of) the expected level suggestion effect of this pattern is performed. In this way, when the expected level suggestion effect of the pattern of breaking the law is performed, that is, when the tension meter Tm indicates the expected level of “0” at the time of the unsuccessful effect, the player is successfully revived. It becomes possible to suggest performing.

  Further, only when (a part of) a continuous effect is performed, an expectation level suggestion effect of such a law breaking pattern may be performed. In this way, when the expected level suggestion effect of the pattern of breaking the law is performed, that is, when the tension meter Tm shows the expected level of “0” in the case of the unsuccessful effect, the continuous effect is given to the player. To be able to suggest doing.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the expectation suggestion effect suggesting the expectation degree “5” can be executed even when the success effect is not performed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the expectation suggestion effect suggesting the expectation degree “5” is performed only when the success effect is performed, and if the expectation measure “5” is suggested by the expectation suggestion effect, the success effect is performed (that is, the replay effect is performed). The challenge production, the successful resurgence production, and the continuous production may not be performed). Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to this, and an expectation suggestion effect of a pattern that determines that the success effect is performed when the effect result of the expectation suggestion effect becomes a specific result may be provided.

  The game state control unit 640 controls the progress of the game in the specific game state after the first special game, and proceeds the game in the non-specific game state which is disadvantageous to the specific game state after the second special game is performed. Control. As described above, in the first embodiment, the first special game can be a probability variation jackpot game, and the second special game can be a normal jackpot game. In this case, the game state control unit 640 performs control in the probability change game state after the probability change jackpot game, and controls in the time-short game state after the normal jackpot game. Since the probability variation gaming state is a high probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state, it is easier to determine a big hit in the jackpot determination than the low probability gaming state and the auxiliary gaming state, and thereby the probability variation gaming state is more than the time shortening gaming state. Has also become advantageous.

  As described above, for example, the game state control unit 640 maintains the probability change game state until the next big hit game when the probability change game state is set. On the other hand, the game state control unit 640 maintains the short game state at this time until the symbol variation of the special symbol is performed 100 times when the short time game state is set.

  Note that, for example, the determination unit 610, the special game control unit 620, and the game state control unit 640 can realize their functions by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executing a program stored in the ROM 212, for example. In addition, for example, the effect execution unit 630 executes a program stored in the ROM 242 by the CPU 241 of the effect supervision unit 202a, or executes a program stored in the ROM 252 by the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b. That function can be realized.

(Processing performed by the gaming machine of the first embodiment)
(1. Processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, an example of processing performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, an example of processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the control unit 200 of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process performed by the main control unit 201 described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201 executes a program stored in the ROM 212.

(Main process)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the main process. For example, when the supply of power to the gaming machine 100 is started, the main control unit 201 starts executing the main process. As shown in FIG. 7, in the main process, the main control unit 201 first waits for 1000 ms (step S701) and sets access permission to the RAM 213 (step S702).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON (step S703). If it is determined that the RAM clear switch is ON (step S703: Yes), the RAM is cleared (step S704), the peripheral part is initialized (step S705), and the process proceeds to step S709. Since the RAM clear is a known technique, a detailed description thereof is omitted. However, when the RAM is cleared, the main control unit 201 sets an auxiliary gaming state flag and a high probability gaming state flag, which will be described later, to OFF. Thus, after the RAM is cleared, the normal gaming state is set.

  When determining that the RAM clear switch is OFF (step S703: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the backup flag is ON (step S706). Here, the backup flag is a flag indicating that the backup information is stored in the RAM 213. The backup flag is set to ON by, for example, a power shutdown monitoring process described later. If it is determined that the backup flag is OFF (step S706: No), the process proceeds to step S704.

  When determining that the backup flag is ON (step S706: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the checksum is normal (step S707). If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (step S707: No), the process proceeds to step S704. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (step S707: Yes), a recovery process is performed (step S708), and the process proceeds to step S709.

  In the restoration process, the main control unit 201 restores various settings to the state at the previous power shutdown based on the backup information. For example, the backup information includes information indicating ON / OFF of the auxiliary gaming state flag and the count value X of the auxiliary gaming state counter. Therefore, in the restoration process, the main control unit 201 restores the auxiliary gaming state flag ON / OFF and the auxiliary gaming state counter count value X to the state at the time of the previous power shutdown based on the information of the backup information. Let

  The backup information includes information indicating ON / OFF of the high probability gaming state flag and the count value Y of the high probability gaming state counter. Therefore, in the recovery process, the main control unit 201 sets the high probability gaming state flag ON / OFF and the high probability gaming state counter count value Y to the state at the time of the previous power shutdown based on the information of the backup information. To restore. Thus, the main control unit 201 can be in the same gaming state as when the power was shut down last time when the power is restored.

  Further, the backup information includes ON / OFF of a mode flag (for example, a time reduction mode flag and a probability change mode flag described later), a count value of a mode counter (for example, a count value Mj of a time reduction mode counter described later and a count value Mk of a probability change mode counter, for example). ) May be included. In this case, the main control unit 201 restores the mode flag ON / OFF and the mode counter count value to the previous power-off state based on the backup information. Accordingly, the main control unit 201 can be set to the same mode as when the power was shut down last time when the power is restored.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets a CTC (timer counter) cycle to a predetermined value (for example, 4 ms) (step S709), and performs a power-off monitoring process (step S710). In the power-off monitoring process, the main control unit 201 monitors the power-off of the gaming machine 100 and, when detecting the power-off, the auxiliary gaming state flag, count value X, high-probability gaming state flag, And information indicating the count value Y is stored in the RAM 213 as backup information, and the backup flag is set to ON. Further, the main control unit 201 may store information indicating each of the mode flag and the count value of the mode counter as backup information.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a variation pattern determination random number update process for incrementing the count value of the variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1” (step S711). Then, the main control unit 201 performs an interrupt prohibition setting for prohibiting interrupt execution of a timer interrupt process, which will be described later (step S712), and performs a random number update process (step S713). In the random number update process, the main control unit 201 increments the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 201 such as a winning determination random number counter, a symbol determination random number counter, and a variation pattern determination random number counter by “+1”.

  In the random number update processing, the main control unit 201 may increment only the count value of a specific random number counter by “+1”. Further, in the random number update process, when the count values of the various random number counters reach a predetermined maximum value, the main control unit 201 returns the count value to a predetermined initial value or a random value. In this case, “+1” is incremented every time random number update processing is performed again from the returned value. Then, the main control unit 201 performs an interrupt permission setting for permitting the interrupt execution of the timer interrupt process (step S714), and proceeds to step S710.

(Timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of timer interrupt processing. The main control unit 201 interrupts and executes this timer interrupt process with respect to the main process of FIG. 7 at the cycle set by the process of step S709. As shown in FIG. 8, in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 201 first performs a random number update process as in step S713 (step S801).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a switch process for detecting the winning of a game ball to the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110 (step S802). This switch process includes a start port switch process described later. Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a symbol process for performing a change display or a stop display of the special symbol and the normal symbol (step S803). This symbol processing includes special symbol processing described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs an electric accessory process for controlling the opening and closing of the ordinary electric accessory 107 and the special winning opening 109 (step S804). This electric accessory process includes a jackpot game process described later. Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a prize ball process for paying out a prize ball (step S805). In this prize ball processing, the main control unit 201 sets a prize ball command instructing the payout of a prize ball corresponding to the winning opening where the game ball has won in the RAM 213.

  Then, the main control unit 201 performs output processing for outputting the commands set in the RAM 213 to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203 by the processing in steps S701 to S705 (step S806), and timer interrupt processing Exit. In the output process, the main control unit 201 may output the command set in the RAM 213 by the processes in steps S801 to S805 to the outside via the board external information terminal board 297.

(Start-up switch processing)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start port switch process. As described above, the start port switch process is one process included in the switch process in step S802. As shown in FIG. 9, in the start port switch process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the first start port SW221 is turned on (step S901). If the main control unit 201 determines that the first start port SW221 is not ON (step S901: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S906.

  When determining that the first start port SW221 is turned on (step S901: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the first hold number U1 is less than “4” (step S902). When the main control unit 201 determines that the first hold number U1 is “4” or more (step S902: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S906. When determining that the first hold number U1 is less than “4” (step S902: Yes), the main control unit 201 increments the first hold number U1 by “+1” (U1 ← U1 + 1) (step S903).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 refers to the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 201, and acquires the count values at that time as determination information (step S904). For example, the main control unit 201 acquires the count value of the winning determination random number counter as the winning determination random number, acquires the count value of the symbol determination random number counter as the symbol determination random number, and counts the variation pattern determination random number counter Are obtained as variation pattern determination random numbers, and these are associated with each other as determination information. Further, the main control unit 201 sets information indicating that the determination information is the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 in the determination information acquired by the process of step S904. Then, the main control unit 201 performs a preliminary determination process (described later) using the acquired determination information (step S905), and proceeds to step S906.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second start port SW222 is turned on (step S906). If the main control unit 201 determines that the second start port SW222 is ON (step S906: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 is less than “4” (step S907). If the main control unit 201 determines that the second reservation number U2 is “4” or more (step S907: No), the start port switch process ends. If the main control unit 201 determines that the second hold number U2 is less than “4” (step S907: Yes), the main control unit 201 increments the second hold number U2 by “+1” (U2 ← U2 + 1) (step S908).

  Subsequently, as in step S904, the main control unit 201 refers to the count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 201, and acquires the count values at that time as determination information (step S909). Further, the main control unit 201 sets information indicating that the determination information is the determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106 in the determination information acquired by the process of step S909. Then, the main control unit 201 performs pre-determination processing (described later) using the acquired determination information (step S910), and ends the start port switch processing. Further, when the main control unit 201 determines that the second start port SW222 is not ON (step S906: No), the start port switch process is ended as it is.

(Preliminary judgment processing)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the prior determination process. In the prior determination process, the main control unit 201 first performs a winning determination using the determination information acquired in the most recent step S904 or step S909 as determination target determination information (step S1001). The contents of the winning determination will be described later. Here, the winning determination random number in the determination information acquired in the most recent step S904 or step S909 matches the predetermined value determined to be a big hit or the predetermined value determined to be lost. Is determined. If it matches the predetermined value determined to be a big hit, it is determined to be a big hit, and if it matches the predetermined value to be determined to be lost, it is determined to be lost.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning determination result in step S1001 is a big hit (step S1002). If it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S1002: No), the process proceeds to step S1004 as it is. If it is determined that it is a big hit (step S1002: Yes), the big hit symbol determination is performed using the determination information acquired in the latest step S904 or step S909 as the determination target determination information (step S1003). The contents of the jackpot symbol determination will be described later. Here, it is determined whether the symbol determination random number in the determination information acquired in the most recent step S904 or step S909 matches a predetermined value associated with which jackpot symbol. The

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs the variation pattern determination using the determination information acquired in the most recent step S904 or S909 as the determination target determination information (step S1004). The content of the variation pattern determination will be described later. Here, it is determined whether the variation pattern determination random number in the determination information acquired in the most recent step S904 or step S909 matches a predetermined value associated with which variation pattern. Is done.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 acquires the determination information of the determination target (the most recent step S904 or step S909) in step S1001, step S1003 (only when the determination result in step S1001 is a big win), and the determination result in step S1004. Stored as the prior determination result (step S1005). Then, the main control unit 201 sets a pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result in the RAM 213 (step S1006), and ends the pre-determination process. This prior determination result command is output to the production control unit 202a during the next output process. As a result, the main control unit 201 can notify the effect control unit 202a of the fact that the new determination information has been stored and the determination result of the determination information in advance.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In the special symbol process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S1101). If it is determined that the jackpot game is being played (step S1101: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated as it is. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, the jackpot determination is not performed during the jackpot game, and therefore, the variation display of the special symbol is not started.

  If the main control unit 201 determines that the game is not a big hit game (step S1101: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol variation display is being performed (step S1102). If it is determined that the special symbol is being changed (step S1102: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, the big hit determination is not performed during the variation display of the special symbol, and therefore, the variation display of the special symbol is not started.

  If the main control unit 201 determines that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S1102: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the second reserved number U2 is “1” or more (step S1103). If the main control unit 201 determines that the second reservation number U2 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S1103: Yes), the main control unit 201 counts down the second reservation number U2 by “−1” (step S1104) and performs a jackpot determination. Jackpot determination processing is performed (step S1105). The contents of the jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  When determining that the second hold number U2 is not “1” or more (step S1103: No), the main control unit 201 determines whether the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S1106). If the main control unit 201 determines that the first hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S1106: Yes), the main control unit 201 counts down the first hold number U1 by “−1” (step S1107), and proceeds to step S1105. Then, a jackpot determination process is performed. With the processing of steps S1103 to S1107, in the gaming machine 100, the game ball wins the first start port 105 in the big hit determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the second start port 106. This is performed in preference to the jackpot determination based on the stored determination information.

  If the main control unit 201 determines that the first reservation number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S1106: No), the special symbol process ends. Thereby, in the gaming machine 100, when both the first holding number U1 and the second holding number U2 are “0”, the big hit determination is not performed, and the symbol variation of the special symbol based on this is not started.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a variation pattern determination process (step S1108). In step S1108, the main control unit 201 performs a variation pattern determination using the variation pattern determination random number of the determination information with the highest priority among the determination information stored in the main control unit 201 as the variation pattern determination random number to be determined. The contents of the variation pattern determination will be described later.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 starts a variation display of a special symbol based on the jackpot determination result obtained by the jackpot determination processing in step S1105 and the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination processing in step S1108 (step S1109). . In step S1109, when the main control unit 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the first starting port 105, the main control unit 201 displays the special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 112a. The design is variably displayed. On the other hand, when the main control unit 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the determination information stored when the game ball wins the second start opening 106, the special control of the second special symbol display unit 112b is variably displayed. To do.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets a change start command in the RAM 213 (step S1110). For example, the change start command includes information indicating a change start command, information indicating a jackpot determination result, information indicating a set change pattern, and the like. Further, the change start command may include information indicating a gaming state (for example, information indicating ON / OFF of a high probability gaming state flag, which will be described later, and ON / OFF of an auxiliary gaming state flag).

  Note that the change start command set in the RAM 213 in step S1110 is output to the production control unit 202a or the like during the next output process. Thereby, the main control unit 201 can notify the effect supervising unit 202a of the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern, and the like.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed (step S1111). In step S <b> 1111, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the variation time determined by the variation pattern set immediately before the start of variation display has elapsed since the start of variation display of the special symbol. If it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1111: No), the main control unit 201 ends the special symbol process as it is. As a result, the special symbol is variably displayed on the gaming machine 100 with the variation time determined by the variation pattern.

  If it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S1111: Yes), the main control unit 201 stops and displays the special symbol during the fluctuation display so as to indicate the jackpot determination result (step S1112). The symbols that are stopped and displayed in step S1112 are set in the RAM 213 by the jackpot determination process.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets a change stop command in the RAM 213 (step S1113). For example, the change stop command includes information indicating a change stop command, information indicating a jackpot determination result, information indicating a set change pattern, and the like. Subsequently, the main control unit 201 performs a stop process (described later) (step S1114) and ends the special symbol process.

(Big hit judgment processing)
FIG. 12A is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot determination process. In the big hit determination process, the main control unit 201 first performs a winning determination using the winning determination random number of the determination information having the highest priority among the determination information stored in the RAM 213 (step S1201). The contents of the winning determination will be described later with reference to FIG. 12-2, and it is determined whether to win or lose by the winning determination.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit (step S1202). When it is determined that the winning determination result is a jackpot (step S1202: Yes), a jackpot symbol determination is performed using the symbol determination random number of the determination information having the highest priority among the determination information stored in the RAM 213 (step S1203). The contents of the jackpot symbol determination will be described later. Depending on the jackpot symbol determination, the jackpot symbol (16R probability variation jackpot symbol described later, 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, 2R probability variable jackpot symbol, 4R normal jackpot symbol, 2R normal jackpot symbol, or 2R normal jackpot symbol will be selected? ) Is determined.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets the jackpot symbol of the jackpot symbol determination result in the RAM 213 (step S1204), and ends the jackpot determination process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning determination result is not a jackpot (step S1202: No), the lost symbol is set in the RAM 213 (step S1205), and the jackpot determination process is terminated.

(Winning judgment)
Here, the winning determination will be described. FIG. 12B is an explanatory diagram of the winning determination. In the winning determination, the main control unit 201 determines whether it is a big hit or a loss. Specifically, in the winning determination, the main control unit 201 determines whether the determination target winning determination random number matches a predetermined value determined to be a big hit or a predetermined value determined to be lost, and determines that it is a big win. If it is a predetermined value, the winning determination result is a jackpot, and if it is a predetermined value that is determined to be lost, the winning determination result is lost. These predetermined values (“judgment values” in FIG. 12-2) are stored in advance in the ROM 212 by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100.

  In the first embodiment, the determination value is an integer in the range from “0” to “399”. This is because, in the first embodiment, the winning determination random number counter counts from “0” to “399”, and thereby, the possible value of the winning determination random number acquired by the main control unit 201 is “0”. This is because it is any integer in the range from to 399.

  In addition, the determination value is prepared for a low probability gaming state and for a high probability gaming state. For example, the main control unit 201 uses a determination value indicated by reference numeral 1220 in FIG. In this case, if the winning determination random number to be determined is “0”, it is determined to be a big hit, and if it is an integer within the range of “1 to 399”, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be a big hit is “1/400”, and the ratio determined to be lost is “399/400”.

  On the other hand, if the winning control is a high-probability gaming state, the main control unit 201 uses the determination value indicated by reference numeral 1230 in FIG. In this case, if the winning determination random number to be determined is an integer in the range of “0 to 9”, it is determined to be a big hit, and if it is an integer in the range of “10 to 399”, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be a big hit is “10/400”, and the ratio determined to be lost is “390/400”.

(Big jackpot judgment)
Next, jackpot symbol determination will be described. FIG. 12C is an explanatory diagram of the jackpot symbol determination. In the first embodiment, as the jackpot, 16 rounds of probability variation jackpot (hereinafter “16R probability variation jackpot”), four rounds probability variation jackpot (hereinafter “4R probability variation jackpot”), two rounds probability variation jackpot (hereinafter “2R probability variation jackpot”) ) 4 round regular jackpots (hereinafter “4R regular jackpot”) and 2 round regular jackpots (hereinafter “2R regular jackpot”). Therefore, the main control unit 201 determines which of these jackpots is to be used in the jackpot symbol determination.

  Specifically, in the jackpot symbol determination, the main control unit 201 determines that the determination target symbol determination random number is a 16R probability variable jackpot symbol corresponding to the 16R probability variable jackpot, and a 4R probability variable jackpot symbol corresponding to the 4R probability variable jackpot. The predetermined value to be determined as 2R probability variation jackpot symbol corresponding to 2R probability jackpot, 4R normal jackpot symbol corresponding to 4R normal jackpot, and 2R normal jackpot symbol corresponding to 2R regular jackpot Determine. These predetermined values (“determination values” in FIG. 12C) are stored in advance in the ROM 212 by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100.

  In the first embodiment, the determination value is an integer in the range from “0” to “99”. This is because, in the first embodiment, the symbol determination random number counter counts from “0” to “99”, whereby the value that the symbol determination random number acquired by the main control unit 201 can take is “0”. This is because it is any integer in the range from to 99.

  The determination value is prepared for winning the first starting opening 105 and for determining the second starting opening 106. For example, if the main control unit 201 has acquired the determination target symbol determination random number (that is, determination target determination information) by winning the first start port 105, the main control unit 201 performs the jackpot symbol determination in FIG. The determination value indicated by 1240 is used.

  In this case, if the determination target symbol determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 49”, it is determined as a 16R probability variation big hit symbol, and if it is an integer in the range of “50 to 69”, the 4R probability variation big hit symbol is determined. If it is an integer in the range of “70 to 84”, it is determined as a 2R probability variation big hit symbol. And if it is an integer within the range of "85-99", it will determine with 4R normal jackpot symbol. In this case, the 2R normal jackpot symbol is not determined regardless of the value of the symbol determination random number to be determined.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined as 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is “50/100”, the ratio determined as 4R probability variation jackpot symbol is “20/100”, and the rate determined as 2R probability variation jackpot symbol is “15/100”. The ratio determined to be “100”, 4R normal jackpot symbol is “15/100”.

  On the other hand, if the main control unit 201 has acquired the determination target symbol determination random number (that is, determination target determination information) by winning the second start port 106, the main control unit 201 uses the sign in FIG. The determination value indicated by 1250 is used.

  In this case, if the determination target symbol determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 49”, it is determined as a 16R probability variation big hit symbol, and if it is an integer in the range of “50 to 69”, the 4R probability variation big hit symbol is determined. If it is an integer in the range of “70 to 84”, it is determined as a 2R probability variation big hit symbol. And if it is an integer within the range of "85-99", it will determine with 2R normal jackpot symbol. In this case, the 4R normal jackpot symbol is not determined regardless of the value of the symbol determination random number to be determined.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined as 16R probability variation jackpot symbol is “50/100”, the ratio determined as 4R probability variation jackpot symbol is “20/100”, and the rate determined as 2R probability variation jackpot symbol is “15/100”. The ratio determined to be “100”, 2R normal jackpot symbol is “15/100”.

  By the way, as described above, since it is easy for a game ball to win the second starting port 106 when in the probability variation gaming state, the player hits the second starting port 106 to play a game. For this reason, in the probability variation gaming state, the determination value indicated by reference numeral 1250 in FIG. 12-3 is used for the jackpot symbol determination, and can be determined as the 2R normal jackpot symbol in the jackpot symbol determination.

  Then, when it is determined that the 2R normal jackpot symbol is obtained, a two-round jackpot game in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is performed, and then a short-time gaming state is set. In other words, in this case, the player cannot obtain a prize ball and shifts to the short-time gaming state. For this reason, the player plays the game while strongly wishing that the jackpot determination result does not become the 2R normal jackpot in the probability variation gaming state. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can further increase the player's interest in the jackpot determination result in the probability variation gaming state.

(Fluctuation pattern judgment)
Next, the variation pattern determination will be described. FIG. 12D is an explanatory diagram of the variation pattern determination. In the variation pattern determination, the main control unit 201 is stored in advance in the ROM 212 by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 based on the gaming state at the time of variation pattern determination, the jackpot determination result, the number of holds, and the variation pattern determination random number to be determined. One variation pattern is determined (specified) from the plurality of variation patterns.

  As described above, the gaming state of the first embodiment includes a normal gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a probability changing gaming state. Further, the jackpot determination results of the first embodiment include 16R probability variation big hit, 4R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit, 4R normal big hit, and 2R normal big hit. In the first embodiment, the number of reservations is an integer from “0” to “8”. In addition, in FIG. 12-4, the location where the number of reservations is indicated by “−” indicates that the condition based on the number of reservations is not defined.

  In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12-4, the variation pattern determination random number counter counts from “0” to “99”. For this reason, the variation pattern determination random number acquired by the main control unit 201 is any integer from “0” to “99”.

  As shown in FIG. 12-4, in the first embodiment, the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp26 are stored in advance in the ROM 212 by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. Among the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp26, the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp10 are variation patterns for the normal gaming state, and the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp5 are variation patterns for loss.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12-4, when the variation pattern is determined to be in a normal gaming state and the jackpot determination result is lost, the main control unit 201 determines that the variation pattern determination random number is “80 to 92”. For example, the variation pattern Hp3 is determined. In this case, if the variation pattern determination random number is “93 to 97”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp4, and if the variation pattern determination random number is “98, 99”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp5. Further, in this case, if the variation pattern determination random number is “0 to 79”, it is determined that the hold number is “2” or less as the change pattern Hp1, and if the hold number is “3” or more, the change pattern Hp2 is determined. judge.

  Of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp10 for the normal gaming state, the variation patterns Hp6 to Hp10 are the variation patterns for jackpot. More specifically, the variation patterns Hp6 to Hp8 are variation patterns for 16R and 4R jackpots, that is, for 16R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, and 4R normal jackpot. The variation pattern Hp9 is a variation pattern for 2R probability variation jackpot, and the variation pattern Hp10 is a variation pattern for 2R normal jackpot.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12-4, when the variation pattern is determined to be a normal gaming state and the jackpot determination result is a jackpot of 16R and 4R, the main control unit 201 sets the variation pattern determination random number to “0 to 0”. If “19”, the variation pattern Hp6 is determined. In this case, if the variation pattern determination random number is “20 to 49”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp7, and if the variation pattern determination random number is “50 to 99”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp8.

  Furthermore, when the variation pattern is determined to be in the normal gaming state and the jackpot determination result is a 2R probability variation jackpot, the main control unit 201 determines the variation pattern Hp9 regardless of the variation pattern determination random number. When the fluctuation pattern is determined to be in the normal gaming state and the jackpot determination result is 2R normal jackpot, the main control unit 201 determines that the fluctuation pattern determination random number is any value as the fluctuation pattern Hp10. As described above, in the normal gaming state, a game aimed at the first start port 105 is performed, and therefore, the variation pattern determination result hardly becomes the variation pattern Hp10.

  Of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp26, the variation patterns Hp11 to Hp20 are variation patterns for the short-time gaming state, and the variation patterns Hp11 to Hp15 are variation patterns for loss.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12-4, when the variation pattern is determined to be in the short-time gaming state and the jackpot determination result is lost, the main control unit 201 determines that the variation pattern determination random number is “80 to 92”. For example, the variation pattern Hp13 is determined. In this case, if the variation pattern determination random number is “93 to 97”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp14, and if the variation pattern determination random number is “98, 99”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp15. Further, in this case, if the variation pattern determination random number is “0 to 79”, it is determined that the hold number is “2” or less as the change pattern Hp11, and if the hold number is “3” or more, the change pattern Hp12 is determined. judge.

  Of the variation patterns Hp11 to Hp20 for the short-time gaming state, the variation patterns Hp16 to Hp20 are the variation patterns for jackpot. More specifically, the variation patterns Hp16 to Hp18 are variation patterns for 16R and 4R jackpots, that is, for 16R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, and 4R normal jackpot. The variation pattern Hp19 is a variation pattern for 2R probability variation jackpot, and the variation pattern Hp20 is a variation pattern for 2R normal jackpot.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12-4, when the variation pattern is determined to be in the short-time gaming state and the jackpot determination result is a jackpot of 16R and 4R, the main controller 201 determines that the variation pattern determination random number is “0 to 0”. If “19”, the variation pattern Hp16 is determined. In this case, if the variation pattern determination random number is “20 to 49”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp17, and if the variation pattern determination random number is “50 to 99”, it is determined as the variation pattern Hp18.

  Further, when the variation pattern is determined to be in the short-time gaming state and the jackpot determination result is a 2R probability variation big hit, the main control unit 201 determines that the variation pattern determination random number is any value as the variation pattern Hp19. When the variation pattern is determined to be in the short-time gaming state and the jackpot determination result is 2R normal jackpot, the main control unit 201 determines that the variation pattern determination random number is any value as the variation pattern Hp20.

  Of the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp26, the variation patterns Hp21 to Hp26 are variation patterns for probability variation gaming states, and the variation patterns Hp21 to Hp23 are variation patterns for loss.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12-4, when the variation pattern determination is in the probability variation gaming state and the jackpot determination result is lost, the main control unit 201 determines that the variation pattern determination random number is “80 to 99”. For example, the variation pattern Hp23 is determined. Also, in this case, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number is “0 to 79”, it is determined that the hold number is “2” or less as the change pattern Hp21, and if the hold number is “3” or more, the change pattern Hp22 is determined. judge.

  Of the variation patterns Hp21 to Hp26 for the probability variation gaming state, the variation patterns Hp24 to Hp26 are the variation patterns for jackpot. More specifically, the variation patterns Hp24 and Hp25 are variation patterns for probability variation big hits. The variation pattern Hp26 is usually a variation pattern for jackpot.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 12-4, when the variation pattern determination is in the probability variation gaming state and the jackpot determination result is the probability variation jackpot, the main control unit 201 has a variation pattern determination random number of “0 to 59”. If there is, it is determined as a variation pattern Hp24. In this case, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number is “60 to 99”, it is determined as the fluctuation pattern Hp25. In the probability variation gaming state, the variation pattern may be different depending on whether the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot and a 2R probability variation jackpot.

  In this case, for example, when the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot or 4R probability variation jackpot, the variation pattern Hp24 or the variation pattern Hp25 is determined as described above, and when the jackpot determination result is 2R probability variation jackpot. Is determined to be another variation pattern (for example, a variation pattern in which a probable change suggestion effect is performed, or a variation pattern in which a continuous effect is performed after an unsuccessful effect is performed). In this way, when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot or 4R probability variation jackpot, it is possible to perform a successful production or an unsuccessful production and then a revival success production, and a 2R probability variation jackpot. In such a case, it is possible to cause the continuation effect to be performed after the probability change transition suggestion effect or the unsuccessful effect is performed.

  Further, when the variation pattern determination is in the probability variation gaming state and the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot, the main control unit 201 determines the variation pattern Hp26 regardless of the variation pattern determination random number. In the probability variation gaming state, different variation patterns may be used when the jackpot determination result is a 2R normal jackpot and a 4R normal jackpot.

  In this case, for example, when the jackpot determination result is 2R normal jackpot, it is determined as the fluctuation pattern Hp26 as described above, and when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot, other fluctuation patterns (for example, success) It is determined that the variation pattern causes a special effect different from the effect and the unsuccessful effect). In this way, an unsuccessful effect can be performed when the jackpot determination result is a 2R normal jackpot, and a special effect can be performed when the 4R normal jackpot.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 13A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of a stop process. FIG. 13B is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of the stop process. In the stop process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether or not the auxiliary game state flag indicating the auxiliary game state is ON (step S1301). If it is determined that the auxiliary game state flag is OFF (step S1301: No), the process proceeds to step S1305.

  When determining that the auxiliary gaming state flag is ON (step S1301: Yes), the main control unit 201 decrements the count value X of the auxiliary gaming state counter by “−1” (step S1302). Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the count value X is “0” (step S1303). If it is determined that the count value X is not “0” (step S1303: No), the process proceeds to step S1305. If it is determined that the count value X is “0” (step S1303: Yes), the auxiliary game state flag is set to OFF (step S1304).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a high-probability gaming state flag indicating a high-probability gaming state is ON (step S1305). If it is determined that the high probability gaming state flag is OFF (step S1305: NO), the process proceeds to step S1309. If it is determined that the high probability gaming state flag is ON (step S1305: Yes), the count value Y of the high probability gaming state counter is decremented by “−1” (step S1306).

  Then, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the count value Y is “0” (step S1307). When determining that the count value Y is not “0” (step S1307: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1309. When determining that the count value Y is “0” (step S1307: Yes), the main control unit 201 sets the high-probability gaming state flag to OFF (step S1308).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed with any jackpot symbol (step S1309). When it is determined that the jackpot symbol has not been stopped and displayed, that is, the symbol has been stopped and displayed (step S1309: No), the in-stop process is terminated. If it is determined that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed (step S1309: Yes), the jackpot game flag corresponding to the jackpot symbol is set to ON (step S1310).

  For example, the main control unit 201 sets the 16R probability variation jackpot game flag to ON if it is a 16R probability variation jackpot symbol, sets the 4R probability variation jackpot game flag to ON if it is a 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, and is a 2R probability variation jackpot symbol. For example, the 2R probability variation big hit game flag is set to ON. If the 4R normal jackpot symbol is set, the 4R normal jackpot game flag is set to ON. If the 2R normal jackpot symbol is set, the 2R normal jackpot game flag is set to ON.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets the count value X and the count value Y to “0” (step S1311), and turns off the auxiliary gaming state flag and the high probability gaming state flag (step S1312). Subsequently, the main control unit 201 starts opening (step S1313). For example, the main control unit 201 starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the opening when the opening starts.

  Further, the main control unit 201 displays “16” by the round number display unit 112e if the 16R probability variable jackpot game flag is ON, and displays the number of rounds if the 4R probability variable jackpot game flag or the 4R normal jackpot game flag is ON. “4” is displayed by the section 112e, and “2” is displayed by the round number display section 112e if the 2R probability variation jackpot game flag or the 2R normal jackpot game flag is ON.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets an opening command in the RAM 213 (step S1314), and ends the stop process. For example, the opening command includes information indicating the jackpot game flag set to ON in step S1310. The main control unit 201 can notify the production control unit 202a of the type of the jackpot game that has been started by transmitting this opening command to the production control unit 202a through output processing.

(Big hit game processing)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the jackpot game process. In the jackpot game process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not any jackpot game flag is ON (step S1401). When determining that the jackpot game flag is OFF (step S1401: No), the main control unit 201 ends the jackpot game process.

  When the main control unit 201 determines that the jackpot game flag is ON (step S1401: Yes), the main control unit 201 determines whether the opening is being performed (step S1402). For example, the main control unit 201 determines that the opening is in progress if the opening end processing (step S1502) is not performed after the opening start processing (step S1313 processing).

  If the main control unit 201 determines that the opening is not in progress (step S1402: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1404. When determining that the opening is in progress (step S1402: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an opening process (described later) (step S1403), and proceeds to step S1404.

Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a round is in progress (step S1404). For example, if the main control unit 201 does not perform the process of setting the round end command (the process of step S1704) after the process of setting the round start command (the process of step S1504, the process of step S1704), judge.

  If the main control unit 201 determines that it is not in a round (step S1404: No), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1406. If the main control unit 201 determines that a round is in progress (step S1404: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs round processing (described later) (step S1405), and proceeds to step S1406.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is during the interval (step S1406). For example, the main control unit 201 determines that the interval is in progress if the interval end processing (step S1702) is not performed after the interval start processing (step S1609 processing).

  If the main control unit 201 determines that the interval is not in progress (step S1406: NO), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1408. If the main control unit 201 determines that the interval is in progress (step S1406: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs interval processing (described later) (step S1407), and proceeds to step S1408.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not ending is in progress (step S1408). For example, the main control unit 201 determines that ending is in progress if the ending process (step S1802) is not performed after the ending process (step S1610).

  If the main control unit 201 determines that the ending is not in progress (step S1408: No), the jackpot game process ends. If the main control unit 201 determines that the ending is in progress (step S1408: Yes), the main control unit 201 performs an ending process (described later) (step S1409) and ends the jackpot game process.

(Opening process)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined opening time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the opening (step S1501). If it is determined that the predetermined opening time has not elapsed (step S1501: No), the opening process is terminated. When the main control unit 201 determines that the opening time has elapsed (step S1501: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the opening (step S1502).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets the count value Rn of the round number counter to “1” (step S1503), sets a round start command in the RAM 213 (step S1504), and ends the opening process. For example, the round start command includes information indicating the count value Rn (that is, information indicating the number of rounds). When the next output process is performed, the main control unit 201 transmits this round start command to the production control unit 202a.

(Round processing)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the round process. In the round process, first, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is a predetermined timing to start opening the special winning opening 109 (step S1601). If it is determined that it is time to start opening the special winning opening 109 (step S1601: Yes), the opening of the special winning opening 109 is started (step S1602), and the process proceeds to step S1603. If it is determined that it is not the predetermined timing for opening the special winning opening 109 (step S1601: No), the process proceeds to step S1603.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1603). If it is determined that the special winning opening 109 is not being opened (step S1603: No), the round process is terminated. If it is determined that the special winning opening 109 is being opened (step S1603: Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 109 was started (step S1604).

  If the main control unit 201 determines that a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 109 (step S1604: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1606. If it is determined that the predetermined opening time has not elapsed since the opening of the big winning opening 109 (step S1604: No), a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening 109 since the opening of the big winning opening 109. It is determined whether or not (step S1605).

  When the main control unit 201 determines that a predetermined number of game balls have won the big prize opening 109 from the start of opening of the big prize opening 109 (step S1605: Yes), the main control unit 201 proceeds to step S1606, and sets the big prize opening 109. It is closed (step S1606). If the main control unit 201 determines that a predetermined number of game balls have not won the big prize opening 109 since the opening of the big prize opening 109 is started (step S1605: No), the round process is ended.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets a round end command for notifying that the current round has ended in the RAM 213 (step S1607). For example, the main control unit 201 transmits this round end command to the production control unit 202a when the next output process is executed. Thereby, the main control unit 201 can notify the production control unit 202a that the current round has ended.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not it is the final round (step S1608). For example, when the 16R probability variation big hit game flag is set to ON, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the count value Rn of the round number counter is “16”, and the count value Rn is “16”. Is determined as the final round. When the 4R probability variable jackpot game flag or the 4R normal jackpot game flag is set to ON, it is determined whether the count value Rn of the round number counter is “4”, and the count value Rn is “4”. Is determined as the final round. When the 2R probability variable jackpot game flag or the 2R normal jackpot game flag is set to ON, it is determined whether the count value Rn of the round number counter is “2”, and the count value Rn is “2”. Is determined as the final round.

  If the main control unit 201 determines that it is not the final round (step S1608: No), the main control unit 201 starts an interval (step S1609) and ends the round process. If it is determined that the current round is the final round (step S1608: Yes), ending is started (step S1610), and the round process is terminated.

(Interval processing)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the interval process. In the interval process, first, the main control unit 201 determines whether a predetermined interval time (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the interval (step S1701). When determining that the interval time has not elapsed (step S1701: No), the main control unit 201 ends the interval process.

  When determining that the interval time has elapsed (step S1701: Yes), the main control unit 201 ends the interval (step S1702) and increments the count value Rn of the round number counter by “+1” (step S1703). Then, a round start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S1704), and the interval process ends.

(Ending process)
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a predetermined ending time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the start of ending (step S1801). If the main control unit 201 determines that the ending time has not elapsed (step S1801: No), the ending process ends. If it is determined that the ending time has elapsed (step S1801: Yes), the ending is terminated (step S1802).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets an ending end command for notifying that the ending has ended in the RAM 213 (step S1803). For example, the main control unit 201 transmits this ending end command to the production control unit 202a when the next output process is executed. As a result, the main control unit 201 can notify the production control unit 202a that the ending has been completed. Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets the count value Rn of the round number counter to “0” (step S1804).

  Then, the main control unit 201 performs a game state setting process (described later) (step S1805), sets the ON jackpot game flag to OFF (step S1806), and ends the ending process.

(Game state setting process)
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not the current jackpot is a probable change jackpot (step S1901). If it is determined that it is a promising big hit (step S1901: Yes), the auxiliary gaming state flag indicating the auxiliary gaming state is set to ON (step S1902), and the count value X of the auxiliary gaming state counter is set to “10000”. (Step S1903).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 sets a high probability gaming state flag indicating the high probability gaming state to ON (step S1904), and sets the count value Y of the high probability gaming state counter to “10000”. (Step S1905), the game state setting process is terminated.

  If the main control unit 201 determines that it is not a probable big hit (step S1901: No), it sets an auxiliary gaming state flag indicating the auxiliary gaming state to ON (step S1906), and the count value of the auxiliary gaming state counter X is set to “100” (step S1907), and the gaming state setting process is terminated.

(2. Processing performed by the Director of Production)
Next, processing performed by the production supervision unit 202a in the control unit 200 of the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each process performed by the production control unit 202a described below is performed, for example, when the CPU 241 of the production control unit 202a executes a program stored in the ROM 242.

(Production timer interrupt processing)
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect timer interrupt process. For example, the production supervision unit 202a performs a production main process (not shown) while power supply to the gaming machine 100 is started. And the production | presentation supervision part 202a interrupts and performs the production | presentation timer interruption process shown in FIG. 20 with respect to the production | presentation main process with a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms).

  As shown in FIG. 20, in the effect timer interruption process, the effect supervision unit 202a first performs a command reception process (step S2001). Although details will be described later, in the command reception process, the production control unit 202a receives various commands from the main control unit 201, and transmits commands to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c based on the received commands. Set up.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a performs an operation reception process for receiving an operation from the player (step S2002). In the operation accepting process, the effect supervising unit 202a determines, for example, whether or not the effect button 118 is pressed, and sets the effect button command in the RAM 243 when determining that the effect button 118 is pressed. Subsequently, the production control unit 202a performs a command transmission process for transmitting the command set in the RAM 243 to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c by the processes in step S2001 and step S2002 (step S2003).

  Then, the production control unit 202a performs a production control unit random number update process (step S2004), and ends the production timer interrupt process. In the production control unit random number update process, the production control unit 202a increments the count values of various random number counters managed by the production control unit 202a such as the production determination random number counter by “+1”. In addition, when the count value reaches a predetermined maximum value, the production control unit 202a returns to a predetermined initial value (may be a random value) and newly counts from this initial value.

(Command reception processing)
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of command reception processing. As shown in FIG. 21, in the command reception process, the production supervision unit 202a first determines whether or not a prior determination result command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2101). If it is determined that the advance determination result command has been received (step S2101: Yes), the advance determination result indicated by the advance determination result command is stored in the advance determination result storage area provided in the RAM 243 (step S2102).

  In addition, the production control unit 202a sets the received prior determination result command in the RAM 243 (step S2103). The prior determination result command set here is transmitted to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c in the next command transmission process. Thereby, the production control unit 202a can notify the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c of the preliminary determination result. If it is determined that the pre-determination result command has not been received (step S2101: No), the process proceeds to step S2104.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2104). If it is determined that a variation start command has been received (step S2104: Yes), variation effect start processing for starting variation display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 and the like is performed (step S2105), and the process proceeds to step S2106. The variation production start process will be described later. If it is determined that the change start command has not been received (step S2104: NO), the process proceeds to step S2106.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S2106). When it is determined that the change stop command has been received (step S2106: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs change effect end processing for performing stop display of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 during the change display (step S2107). The process moves to step S2108. If it is determined that the change stop command has not been received (step S2106: NO), the process proceeds to step S2108.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not a jackpot game command is received from the main control unit 201 (step S2108). Here, the jackpot game command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 201 when the jackpot game is performed, and is, for example, the above-described opening command, round start command, and ending command.

  When it is determined that the jackpot game command has been received (step S2108: Yes), the effect supervision unit 202a performs a jackpot effect process related to the jackpot effect (step S2109), and ends the command reception process. If it is determined that the jackpot game command has not been received (step S2108: No), the command reception process is terminated as it is.

(Variation production start processing)
FIG. 22-1 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a variation effect start process. In the variation effect start process, the effect supervision unit 202a first analyzes the variation start command received in the most recent step S2104, and acquires a jackpot determination result and a variation pattern (step S2201).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a performs a change effect pattern determination (step S2202). Although details will be described later, in the variation effect pattern determination, the effect control unit 202a changes the change associated with the change pattern acquired in step S2201 from the plurality of change effect patterns stored in the ROM 242 of the effect control unit 202a. A production pattern is determined. And the production supervision part 202a sets the fluctuation production pattern obtained as a fluctuation production pattern determination result in RAM243 (step S2203).

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 202a sets the mode production (step S2204). If the variation pattern acquired in step S2201 is the variation pattern Hp1 to Hp10 for the normal gaming state, the production supervision unit 202a sets the normal mode production, and if the variation pattern Hp11 to Hp20 for the short time gaming state, If the variation patterns Hp21 to Hp26 for the probability variation gaming state, the probability variation mode effect is set.

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 202a determines whether or not it is in the probability variation gaming state (step S2205). In step S2205, the effect supervising unit 202a makes an affirmative determination if the variation pattern acquired in step S2201 is the variation pattern Hp21 to Hp26 for probability variation gaming state, and makes a negative determination if it is any other variation pattern. If the production supervision part 202a determines that it is not in the probability variation gaming state (step S2205: No), the process proceeds to step S2209.

  When the production supervision unit 202a determines that the game state is a probability variation game state (step S2205: Yes), the variation production pattern set in the most recent step S2203 makes a variation production pattern (a later-described variation production pattern Ep23 to Ep26) that makes a success / failure production. ) Is determined (step S2206). When it is determined that the variation effect pattern does not cause the success / failure effect (step S2206: No), the process proceeds to step S2209.

  If the production supervision unit 202a determines that the variation production pattern causes the success / failure production to be performed (step S2206: Yes), the production supervision unit 202a performs the expectation suggestion production pattern determination (step S2207). Although details will be described later, in the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, the effect supervision unit 202a acquires the effect determination random number, and based on the effect determination random number and the variation effect pattern set in the most recent step S2203, expectation suggestion An expectation suggesting effect pattern that determines the content of the effect (how many expectations are expressed) is determined. And the production supervision part 202a sets the expectation degree suggestion effect pattern obtained as the expectation degree suggestion effect pattern determination result in the RAM 243 (step S2208).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a performs a stop effect design determining process for determining the contents of the effect symbols to be stopped and displayed (combination of effect symbols) (step S2209). For example, in the stop effect design determination process, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the contents of the effect symbols to be stopped and displayed based on the jackpot determination result acquired in step S2201 and the variation effect pattern set in step S2203.

  For example, if the jackpot determination result is a loss and the set variation effect pattern defines a loss effect, it is determined in step S2209 that it will be broken. Also, for example, if the jackpot determination result is a loss and the set variation effect pattern defines a reach effect, a reach loss is determined in step S2209. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot is determined in step S2209.

  Further, for example, the set variation effect pattern is a variation effect that makes a successful effect, or a change effect that makes a successful restoration effect after an unsuccessful effect (for example, a change effect pattern Ep24 or a change effect pattern Ep25 described later). In this case, the first big hit may be determined in step S2209. Further, if the set variation effect pattern is one that defines a variation effect that does not allow a successful resurgence effect or a continuous effect after an unsuccessful effect (for example, a later-described variable effect pattern Ep26), in step S2209, the second big hit It may be determined. If the set variation effect pattern is one that defines a variation effect that causes a continuation effect to be performed after an unsuccessful effect (for example, a later-described variation effect pattern Ep23), it may be determined in step S2209 that the reach is lost. .

  Further, for example, in the stop effect design determination process, the effect supervision unit 202a may change the jackpot according to the type of jackpot. For example, in this case, the effect supervising unit 202a determines that the player is a big hit in the case of a 16R probability variation jackpot, a 4R probability variation jackpot, and a 4R normal jackpot, that is, if the player easily wins a prize ball. The first big hit is easily identified. On the other hand, in the case of the 2R probability variable jackpot and the 2R normal jackpot, that is, when the player is difficult to win a prize ball, the player determines the second jackpot that is difficult to identify that the player is a jackpot.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a sets an effect start command in the RAM 243 (step S2210), and ends the change effect start process. The effect start command includes the change effect pattern set in step S2203, the mode effect set in step S2204, the expectation suggestion effect pattern set in step S2208 when the process in step S2208 is performed, and the step Information indicating the combination of effect symbols determined in S2209 is included.

  The effect start command set in the RAM 243 in step S2210 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c by the next command transmission process. For example, when the image / sound control unit 202b receives an effect start command from the effect control unit 202a, based on the effect start command, the variation effect pattern set in step S2203, the mode effect set in step S2204, step The image related to the expectation suggestion effect pattern set in S2208 is displayed on the first image display unit 104a and the second image display unit 104b.

(Variation production pattern judgment)
Here, the variation effect pattern determination will be described. FIG. 22-2 is an explanatory diagram showing the variation effect pattern determination. As described above, in the variation pattern determination, the effect supervision unit 202a determines one variation effect pattern from a plurality of variation effect patterns stored in the ROM 242 in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 based on the variation pattern. (Identify.

  In the first embodiment, variation patterns Hp1 to Hp26 are provided as variation patterns. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 22-2, the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep26 are associated with the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp26, respectively, and are stored in the ROM 242 in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. In determining the variation pattern, the effect supervising unit 202a determines the variation effect pattern associated with the variation pattern acquired from the main control unit 201.

  For example, here, the variation effect patterns Ep1, Ep2, Ep11, and Ep12 associated with the variation patterns Hp1, Hp2, Hp11, and Hp12 define the loss effect. When the variation effect pattern determination result is such a variation effect pattern, a reach effect in which the effect symbols Ez <b> 1 to Ez <b> 3 are stopped and displayed in a discrete manner is performed as the variation effect without performing the reach effect.

  Further, the variation effect patterns Ep3, Ep4, Ep5, Ep13, Ep14, and Ep15 associated with the variation patterns Hp3, Hp4, Hp5, Hp13, Hp14, and Hp15 define the reach loss effect. When the variation effect pattern determination result is these variation effect patterns, after reaching the reach effect, the reach lose effect in which the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at the reach loss point is performed as the change effect.

  The variation effect patterns Ep6, Ep7, Ep8, Ep16, Ep17, and Ep18 associated with the variation patterns Hp6, Hp7, Hp8, Hp16, Hp17, and Hp18 define the jackpot reach effect. When the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern, after the reach effect is performed, the jackpot reach effect in which the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at the big hit (for example, the first big hit) is displayed. Performed as a fluctuating performance.

  Furthermore, the variation effect pattern Ep23 associated with the variation pattern Hp23 defines a variation effect that causes a continuous effect to be performed after an unsuccessful effect. When the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep23, the variation effect shown in FIG. 5-4 is performed. The variation effect pattern Ep24 associated with the variation pattern Hp24 defines a variation effect that causes a successful effect. When the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep24, the variation effect shown in FIG. 5A is performed.

  The variation effect pattern Ep25 associated with the variation pattern Hp25 defines a variation effect that causes a successful resurgence effect after an unsuccessful effect. When the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep25, the variation effect shown in FIG. 5-2 is performed. The variation effect pattern Ep26 associated with the variation pattern Hp26 defines a variation effect that causes an unsuccessful effect. When the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep26, the variation effect shown in FIG. 5-3 is performed.

  And the variation production patterns Ep9 and Ep19 associated with the variation patterns Hp9 and Hp19 define the probability variation transition suggestion effect that suggests the transition to the probability variation game state. When the variation effect pattern determination result is these variation effect patterns, the change that suggests the transition to the probability variation gaming state and the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at the big hit (for example, the second big hit) is displayed. Performed as a production.

  The variation effect patterns Ep10 and Ep20 associated with the variation patterns Hp10 and Hp20 define a time-short transition suggestion effect that suggests a transition to a time-short game state. If the variation effect pattern determination result is these variation effect patterns, the change that suggests the transition to the short-time gaming state and that the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed at the big hit (for example, the second big hit) is displayed. Performed as a production.

(Expectation suggestion effect pattern determination)
Next, expectation suggestion effect pattern determination will be described. FIG. 22C is an explanatory diagram of the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination. As described above, in the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, the effect supervision unit 202a is stored in advance in the ROM 242 by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 based on the change effect pattern and the effect determination random number obtained as the change effect pattern determination result. One expectation suggestion effect pattern is determined (specified) from the plurality of expected suggestion effect patterns.

  Here, the expectation level suggestion effect pattern that represents the expectation level suggestion effect pattern Kp1 that indicates that the expectation level suggestion effect that represents the expectation level “1” is performed, and the expectation level suggestion effect “2” is performed. An expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 that represents the expectation degree suggestion effect pattern Kp3 that represents the expectation degree suggestion effect that represents the expectation degree “3” and an expectation suggestion effect that represents the expectation degree “4” are performed. There is an expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4 that defines that an expectation suggestion effect Kp4 that represents the expectation degree “5” is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 22-3, determination values that define determination conditions in the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination are stored in association with each of the expectation suggestion effect patterns Kp1 to Kp5. In the first embodiment, the determination value is an integer in the range from “0” to “99”. This is because, in the first embodiment, the effect determination random number counter counts from “0” to “99”, and thereby the value that the effect determination random number acquired by the effect control unit 202a can take is “0”. This is because it is any integer in the range from to 99. In addition, a plurality of types of determination values are associated with each of the degree of expectation suggestive effect patterns Kp1 to Kp5, and the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether the change effect pattern determination result is any of the change effect patterns Ep23 to Ep26. Different judgment values are used for the expectation suggestion effect pattern judgment.

  For example, if the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep23 (that is, the variation effect pattern in which the variation effect that causes the continuous effect to be performed after the unsuccessful effect is determined), the effect supervising unit 202a performs the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination. In FIG. 22-3, the determination value indicated by reference numeral 2220 is used.

  In this case, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 19”, the production supervision unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion production pattern Kp1, and if it is an integer in the range of “20 to 34”, expectation Degree suggestion effect pattern Kp2. Further, if the effect determination random number is an integer in the range of “35 to 44”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3, and if it is an integer in the range of “45 to 69”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4. If it is an integer in the range of “70 to 99”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined to be “20/100”, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined to be “15/100”, and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3 is determined. The ratio determined to be the expected degree suggestive effect pattern Kp4 is “25/100”, and the ratio determined to be the expected degree suggestive effect pattern Kp5 is “30/100”.

  Also, if the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep24 (that is, the variation effect pattern in which the variation effect causing the success effect to be performed) is determined, the effect supervising unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion effect pattern, as shown in FIG. Among these, the determination value indicated by reference numeral 2230 is used.

  In this case, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 4”, the production supervision unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion production pattern Kp2, and if it is an integer in the range of “5 to 14”, expectation. Degree suggestion effect pattern Kp3. Further, if the effect determination random number is an integer in the range of “15 to 39”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4, and if it is an integer in the range of “40 to 99”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5. To do. In this case, the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is not determined regardless of the value of the effect determination random number.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined to be “0/100”, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined to be “5/100”, and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3 is determined. The ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4 is “25/100”, and the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5 is “60/100”.

  Further, if the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep25 (that is, the variation effect pattern in which the variation effect for performing the resurrection success effect after the unsuccessful effect is determined), the effect supervising unit 202a performs the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination. In FIG. 22C, the determination value indicated by reference numeral 2240 is used.

  In this case, if the production determination random number is an integer within the range of “0 to 4”, the production supervision unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion production pattern Kp1, and if the production determination random number is an integer within the range of “5 to 14”. Degree suggestion effect pattern Kp2. Further, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “15 to 29”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3, and if it is an integer in the range of “30 to 79”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4. If it is an integer within the range of “80 to 99”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined to be “5/100”, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined to be “10/100”, and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3 is determined. The ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4 is “50/100”, and the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5 is “20/100”.

  Further, if the variation effect pattern determination result is the variation effect pattern Ep26 (that is, a variation effect pattern in which a variation effect that does not allow a continuation effect or a resurrection success effect after an unsuccessful effect is performed), the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination is performed. The overall unit 202a uses a determination value indicated by reference numeral 2250 in FIG. 22-3.

  In this case, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 14”, the production supervision unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion production pattern Kp1, and if it is an integer in the range of “15 to 39”, expectation. Degree suggestion effect pattern Kp2. Further, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “40 to 89”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3, and if it is an integer in the range of “90 to 97”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4. If it is an integer within the range of “98, 99”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined to be “15/100”, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined to be “25/100”, and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3. The ratio determined to be the expected degree suggestive effect pattern Kp4 is “8/100”, and the ratio determined to be the expected degree suggestive effect pattern Kp5 is “2/100”.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100, when the success effect is performed, the expectation degree suggestion effect representing the expectation degree “5” is more easily performed than when the success effect is not performed. Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can give the player a sense of expectation that “there is a high possibility that the success effect will be performed” when the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation level “5” is performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100, when the continuation effect or the resurrection success effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect, the expectation degree “4” or the expectation is higher than when the continuation effect or the resurrection success effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect. An expectation suggestion effect representing degree “5” is easily performed. As a result, when the gaming machine 100 performs the expectation suggestion effect indicating the expectation level “4” or the expectation level “5”, even if the unsuccessful effect is performed, “the continuation effect or the resurrection success effect is subsequently performed. It is possible to maintain the player's expectations.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100, when the successful resurgence effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect, the renewal successful effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect or when the successful resurgence effect or the continuous effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect. An expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation degree “4” is easily performed. As a result, the gaming machine 100 performs the expectation suggestion effect indicating the expectation level “4”, and when the unsuccessful effect is performed, the player expects that “there is a possibility that a successful resurgence effect will be performed”. A feeling can be heightened.

  And in the gaming machine 100, when the continuous effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect, the resurgence successful effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect or when the resurrection successful effect or the continuous effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect. , An expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation degree “5” is easily performed. As a result, the gaming machine 100 performs the expectation suggestion effect indicating the expectation degree “5”, and when the unsuccessful effect is performed, “the possibility that the continuous effect is performed is high (that is, to the short-time gaming state). It is highly possible that the player will not make a transition ”).

  As explained above, the gaming machine 100 does not perform the resurrection success effect when performing the resurrection success effect after the unsuccessful effect (that is, suggesting that the re-challenge effect is a promising big hit) and after the unsuccessful effect. In some cases, the degree of expectation suggested by the degree of expectation suggestion can be varied. Therefore, even if the gaming machine 100 performs an unsuccessful performance, the gaming machine 100 has a sense of expectation that “the successful resurgence production may be performed (that is, it may be a promising big hit)” depending on the degree of expectation suggested by the degree of expectation production. It can be given to the player and the player can be entertained.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 suggests a high expectation degree with a high probability by the expectation suggestion effect when performing the resurrection success effect after the unsuccessful effect than when not performing the continuation effect or the resurrection success effect after the unsuccessful effect. To do. As a result, even after the gaming machine 100 suggests a high degree of expectation by the expectation suggestion effect and performs the unsuccessful effect without performing the success effect, “the success effect was not performed, but this is a successful resurgence. It can make the player think that it will be a production, and can give the player a sense of expectation and entertain the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 performs an expected degree suggestion effect in a case where a continuous effect is performed after an unsuccessful effect (that is, in the case of suggesting that the re-challenge effect is lost) and a case where a continuous effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect. The degree of expectation suggested can vary. Therefore, even if the gaming machine 100 performs the unsuccessful performance, the “continuous performance may be performed (that is, the game is lost, and the probability variation gaming state may continue) according to the expected level suggested by the expected level suggestion. No) ”can be given to the player, and the player can be entertained.

  For example, the gaming machine 100 suggests a high expectation degree with a high probability by the expectation suggestion effect when performing the continuous effect after the unsuccessful effect than when the continuous effect or the resurrection success effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect. . As a result, even if the gaming machine 100 suggests a high expectation degree by an expectation suggestion effect and performs an unsuccessful effect without performing a success effect, “the success effect was not performed, but this is a continuous effect. It will make the player think, “It will be,” giving the player a sense of expectation and making the player entertained.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 can vary the degree of expectation suggested by the degree of expectation suggestion in the case of performing the resurrection success effect after the unsuccessful effect and in the case of performing the continuation effect after the unsuccessful effect. Therefore, even if the gaming machine 100 performs an unsuccessful performance, the “revival successful performance may be performed (that is, a probable big hit game is performed and a prize ball is obtained, depending on the degree of expectation suggested by the degree of suggestion production”. Can be given to the player, and the player can be entertained.

  For example, in the case where the gaming machine 100 performs the resurrection success effect after the unsuccessful effect, the gaming machine 100 has a higher probability of the specific expectation level (this embodiment 1) than the case of performing the continuous effect after the unsuccessful effect. Then, the degree of expectation “4”) is suggested. As a result, the gaming machine 100 makes the player think that “this will be a successful resurgence effect” when an unsuccessful effect is made after suggesting a specific expectation level by an expected degree suggestion effect. Can give the player a sense of expectation and entertain the player.

  In the first embodiment, in the case of performing the resurrection success effect after the unsuccessful effect, compared to the case where the continuation effect or the resurrection success effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect or the case where the continuation effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect, Although the degree of expectation “4” is easily suggested by the degree of expectation production, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as described above, the expectation suggestion effect of the pattern that breaks the law (the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “0”) is provided, and the expectation suggestion of this pattern is provided only when the resurrection success effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect. The production may be executable.

  In addition, for example, in the case where the gaming machine 100 does not perform the resurrection success effect or the continuation effect after the unsuccessful effect, the gaming machine 100 performs the expectation suggestion effect with a higher probability than when performing the resurrection success effect or the continuation effect after the unsuccessful effect. A specific expectation level (expectation level “3” in the first embodiment) is suggested. Accordingly, when the gaming machine 100 performs the unsuccessful presentation after suggesting this specific expectation degree by the expectation degree suggestion effect, “this may not be a successful resurgence effect or a continuous effect”. It can make the player think, and can give the player a sense of crisis. In addition, the gaming machine 100 has a lower probability than the case where the successful resurrection effect or the continuous effect is performed after the unsuccessful effect, but the case where the successful resurrection effect or the continuous effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect. Specific expectations can be suggested. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 gives the player a sense of crisis after performing the unsuccessful effect after suggesting this specific expectation level by the expected level suggestion effect, Can give great joy to the people.

(Modification)
Next, a modification of the first embodiment will be described. In the above-described example, the expectation suggestion effect is performed during the symbol variation in which the success / failure effect is performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. As described above, the gaming machine 100 makes a preliminary determination. The gaming machine 100 may start the expectation suggestion effect from before the symbol change for performing the success / failure effect based on the prior determination result.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline in the case of performing an expectation suggestion effect based on a prior determination result. It should be noted that time t1 to time t3 shown in FIG. 23 are all times during the probability variation gaming state. At time t1 in FIG. 23, the gaming machine 100 is variably displaying the special symbols and effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 with the variation pattern Hp21 (that is, the variation pattern causing the short lose effect). Further, at time t1, the gaming machine 100 stores determination information Hj1. This determination information Hj1 is determination information acquired by winning a prize at the second start port 106, for example, and is determination information used for the next jackpot determination. In addition, in the determination information Hj1, the variation pattern obtained as a result of the prior determination is the variation pattern Hp21 (that is, the variation pattern that does not perform the success / failure effect). In this case, the gaming machine 100 does not perform the expectation suggestion effect at the time t1, and displays the tension meter Tm in a state that represents the expectation “0”.

  At time t2 immediately after time t1, the gaming machine 100 acquires and stores new determination information Hj2 due to the winning of the second starting port 106. This determination information Hj2 is determination information used for successive jackpot determinations. Further, in the determination information Hj2, the variation pattern obtained as a result of the prior determination is the variation pattern Hp25 (that is, the variation pattern that causes the success / failure effect to be performed). In this case, the gaming machine 100 performs an expectation suggestion effect pattern determination at time t2, and starts an expectation suggestion effect based on the expectation suggestion effect pattern obtained thereby.

  For example, in this case, the gaming machine 100 is expected to use the determination value indicated by reference numeral 2240 in FIG. 22-3 because the variation pattern obtained as the result of the prior determination of the determination information Hj2 is the variation pattern Hp25. Degree suggestion effect pattern determination is performed. Then, the gaming machine 100 completes the symbol variation that causes the expectation suggestion effect starting from the time t2 to perform the symbol variation of the special symbol based on the determination information Hj2 that triggered the expectation suggestion effect, that is, the success / failure effect. Continue until time t3.

  Further, in this case, the gaming machine 100 does not only change the symbol of the special symbol based on the determination information Hj2, but also during the symbol variation of the special symbol based on the determination information Hj1 before the symbol variation of the special symbol based on the determination information Hj2. The degree of expectation represented by the meter Tm may be increased. For example, if the expectation suggestion effect performed here is the expectation suggestion effect defined by the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4, the gaming machine 100 may be in tension during the symbol change of the special symbol based on the determination information Hj1. The meter Tm represents “1” and then represents “2”, and the tension meter Tm represents “3” during the symbol variation of the special symbol based on the determination information Hj2, and then represents “4”. In this way, the gaming machine 100 can entertain the player across multiple symbol variations by the expectation suggestion effect.

  In the above example, the expectation suggesting effect, the success / failure effect, and the re-challenge effect are performed during the symbol variation, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the gaming machine 100 may perform a success / failure effect or a re-challenge effect based on the jackpot determination result being a jackpot while the expectation suggesting effect is also performed during the jackpot game. Good.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 performs a success effect or performs a resurrection success effect after an unsuccessful effect during a probable big hit game. On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 normally performs an unsuccessful effect during a jackpot game and does not perform a successful resurgence effect. Further, in this case, the gaming machine 100 performs the expectation suggestion effect until the success effect, the unsuccessful effect, or the resurrection success effect is completed. In this case, the start timing of the degree of expectation suggestion may be at the time of symbol change that becomes a big hit, or it starts based on the prior determination result at the time of symbol change before the symbol change that becomes a big hit May be.

  Further, when the opening style of the big prize opening 109 is different between the probability variation jackpot game and the normal jackpot game (that is, the player can identify whether the winning prize opening 109 is the probability variation jackpot game or the normal jackpot game) In such a case, from the viewpoint of preventing a reduction in the production effect, the success production, the unsuccessful production, and the resurrection success production may be completed during the opening before the special winning opening 109 is opened. preferable.

(Embodiment 2)
Next, a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is an example in the case where a success / failure effect or the like is performed during the jackpot game. In the second embodiment described below, the same reference numerals are given to the same components as those in the first embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate.

(Basic configuration and internal configuration of gaming machine of embodiment 2)
First, the basic configuration and internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. A gaming machine 100b according to the second embodiment has the same basic configuration as the gaming machine 100 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200b of the gaming machine 100b is similar to the control unit 200 of the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment, such as a main control unit 201, an effect control unit 202, a prize ball control unit 203, and the like. It has. That is, the gaming machine 100b has the same internal configuration as the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment.

(Basic operation of the gaming machine of the second embodiment)
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100b will be described. The gaming machine 100b performs the same basic operation as the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment. That is, the gaming machine 100b acquires the determination information when the launched game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, performs the jackpot determination using the determination information, and obtains the jackpot determination result. obtain. The gaming machine 100b also has, for example, the same jackpot determination as the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment, that is, as shown in FIGS. 12-1 to 12-3, etc. It is assumed that jackpot determination that can be determined as jackpot and 16R probability variation jackpot is performed.

  When the gaming machine 100b obtains the jackpot determination result, the gaming machine 100b displays the special symbol in a variable manner, and then stops and displays the jackpot determination result. In addition, in the first image display unit 104a in synchronism with the variation display of the special symbol, the first image display unit 104a uses three rows of effect symbols each representing a number from "1" to "9" in the second embodiment. ) Is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, the first image display unit 104a stops and displays the effect symbol.

  If the jackpot determination result is a loss, the gaming machine 100b stops and displays a special symbol with a lost symbol, and stops and displays an effect symbol with a lost eye. If the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot symbol, and the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a jackpot.

  Note that in the gaming machine 100b, when the jackpot determination result is the 4R probability variable jackpot and the 4R normal jackpot, the common jackpot (in the second embodiment, “1”, “1”, “7”, etc.) (In other words, it is referred to as “first big hits”, hereinafter referred to as “common big hits”). In addition, the gaming machine 100b performs a common reach effect before the stop display of the common big hit, regardless of whether the big hit determination result is a 4R probability variation big hit or a 4R normal big hit.

  In other words, even in the case of symbol fluctuation when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot, or in the case of symbol variation when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot, a common reach effect is performed or stops at the common jackpot Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot or a 4R normal jackpot.

  In addition, for example, when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability change big hit, the gaming machine 100b stops and displays the effect symbol at “7, 7, 7” (that is, “7”), and the jackpot determination result changes to 2R probability change. In the case of a big hit, the player stops and displays the effect symbol at the second big hit that is difficult to distinguish from the big win (for example, a big hit that is not a double hit).

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, the gaming machine 100b performs a jackpot game and opens the jackpot 109. For example, when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot and the 4R probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a 4R probability variation jackpot game is performed. Further, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot and the 4R normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, a 4R normal jackpot game is performed.

  Both the 4R probability variable jackpot game and the 4R normal jackpot game are considered to be four round jackpot games. In these jackpot games, the gaming machine 100b has 30 winning prize holes 109 in each round from the first round to the fourth round. Open once with a second opening time. In other words, the gaming machine 100b opens the big prize opening 109 in a common opening manner for both the 4R probability variable jackpot game and the 4R normal jackpot game. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the game is a 4R probability variation jackpot game or a 4R normal jackpot game based on the open state of the big prize opening 109. The gaming machine 100b pays out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball wins the opened big prize opening 109.

(Game state of gaming machine of embodiment 2)
Next, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100b will be described. Although illustration is omitted, the gaming machine 100b can take the normal gaming state, the short-time gaming state, and the probability variation gaming state, similar to the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment, and depending on any of these gaming states Control the progress of the game.

  For example, if the gaming machine 100b determines that the 4R probability variable jackpot game has been triggered by the jackpot determination and has entered the 4R probability variable jackpot game, the gaming machine 100b enters the probability variable gaming state after the 4R probability variable jackpot game. When the gaming machine 100b is in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100b maintains this probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot game. When the gaming machine 100b is in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100b performs the probability variation mode effect to indicate to the player that it is in the probability variation gaming state.

  Further, for example, when the gaming machine 100b determines that the 4R normal jackpot game is determined as a trigger for the transition to the time-saving gaming state by the jackpot determination and performs the 4R normal jackpot game, the gaming machine 100b enters the time-saving gaming state after the 4R normal jackpot game. . When the gaming machine 100b is in the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100b maintains the short-time gaming state until the symbol variation (variation display and stop display) of the special symbol is performed 100 times. When the gaming machine 100b is in the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100b performs the short-time mode effect to indicate to the player that it is in the short-time gaming state.

  When the gaming machine 100b changes the symbol of the special symbol 100 times in the short-time gaming state, the gaming machine 100b ends the short-time gaming state and enters the normal gaming state. When the gaming machine 100b is in a normal gaming state, the gaming machine 100b performs a normal mode effect to indicate to the player that it is in a normal gaming state.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100b, after the 4R probability jackpot game, the probability variation gaming state is entered, but after the 4R normal jackpot game, the probability variation gaming state is not achieved. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, when the common jackpot is stopped and the jackpot game is played, it is of great concern whether the jackpot game is a 4R probability variable jackpot game or a 4R normal jackpot game. It becomes.

  In order for the gaming machine 100b to maintain such a player's interest (ie, interest) for as long as possible, in the 4R probability variable jackpot game and the 4R normal jackpot game, whether it is a 4R probability variable jackpot game or a 4R normal jackpot game In a manner that makes it difficult to determine whether or not the game is successful, a success / failure effect or the like is then performed to indicate to the player whether the jackpot game is a 4R probability variable jackpot game or a 4R normal jackpot game.

(Outline of effects performed in the jackpot game by the gaming machine of the second embodiment)
Next, an outline of effects performed by the gaming machine 100b in the 4R probability variation jackpot game and the 4R normal jackpot game will be described. FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of effects performed in the jackpot game by the gaming machine according to the second embodiment. In the 4R probability variable jackpot game and the 4R normal jackpot game, the gaming machine 100b, as shown in FIG. 24, expectation degree suggestion effect (see reference numeral 2410 in FIG. 24), success / failure effect (see reference numeral 2420 in FIG. 24), and A re-challenge effect (see reference numeral 2430 in FIG. 24) can be performed.

(1. Success / failure production)
First, the success / failure effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the success / failure effects include a success effect and an unsuccessful effect. When the game machine 100b performs a success / failure effect based on the fact that the current jackpot game is a 4R probability variation jackpot game, the game machine 100b may perform a success effect or an unsuccessful effect as the success / failure effect.

  On the other hand, when the game machine 100b performs a success / failure effect based on the fact that the current jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game, the game machine 100b does not perform a success effect as the success / failure effect. For this reason, the success effect is an effect that suggests that the current jackpot game is a 4R probability variable jackpot game, that is, this jackpot game is a jackpot game that triggers a transition to the probability variable game state and is in the probability variable game state. The production suggests that.

  In addition, in the case where the gaming machine 100b performs a success / failure effect based on the fact that the current jackpot game is a 4R probability variation jackpot game, the success / failure effect may be performed, but the probability of performing the unsuccessful effect is low. It is a probability. That is, when the gaming machine 100b performs a success / failure effect based on the fact that the current jackpot game is a 4R probability variation jackpot game, the gaming machine 100b performs the success effect with a high probability as the success / failure effect.

  On the other hand, when performing the success / failure effect based on the fact that the current jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game, the gaming machine 100b always performs an unsuccessful effect as the success / failure effect. For this reason, the unsuccessful performance is an effect that suggests that the current jackpot game is unlikely to be a 4R probability variable jackpot game and is likely to be a 4R normal jackpot game. In other words, the unsuccessful performance suggests that the current jackpot game is a jackpot game that triggers the transition to the short-time game state, and is likely to be in the short-time game state (the possibility of becoming a probable game state is low) It has been directed.

(2. Re-challenge production)
Next, re-challenge production will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, when the gaming machine 100b performs an unsuccessful effect, the gaming machine 100b can perform a re-challenge effect after the unsuccessful effect. As shown in FIG. 24, the re-challenge effect includes a resurgence success effect. When the current jackpot game is a 4R probability variable jackpot game and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100b performs a resurgence successful effect as a re-challenge effect after the unsuccessful effect.

  On the other hand, in the case where the current jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100b does not perform a successful resurgence effect after the unsuccessful effect. For this reason, the successful rebirth effect is an effect that suggests that the current jackpot game is a 4R-probable jackpot game, that is, a jackpot game in which the current jackpot game is a transition opportunity to the probable gaming state. It is a production that suggests that it will be in a probable game state.

  In addition, when the current jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100b does not perform a resurrection success effect (for example, does not perform a re-challenge effect). For this reason, if there is no re-challenge production without a successful resurgence production, this jackpot game is a jackpot game that triggers the transition to the short-time game state and will be in the short-time game state (that is, the probability change game state will not be) It is a production that suggests.

  In this case, if the current jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game and an unsuccessful presentation is performed, the re-attendance is not performed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the current jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game and an unsuccessful effect is performed, the gaming machine 100b performs a specific re-challenge effect (for example, a defeat definitive effect) different from the resurrection successful effect after the unsuccessful effect. You may make it perform.

(3. Expectation suggestion production)
Next, an expectation suggestion effect will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, when performing a success / failure effect, the gaming machine 100b can perform an expectation level suggestion effect indicating an expectation level where a success effect is performed in the success / failure effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 24, the gaming machine 100b can also represent the degree of expectation in six stages from “0” to “5” in the degree-of-expectation suggestion effect, similarly to the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment. Using a possible tension meter Tm, the player is informed of the expected degree of success.

  The gaming machine 100b displays, for example, the tension meter Tm representing the expectation degree “0” when the expectation suggestion effect is not performed, and the tension meter Tm is changed from “1” to “1” when the expectation suggestion effect is performed. "5" is displayed so as to indicate any degree of expectation. In addition, the gaming machine 100b increases the degree of expectation represented by the tension meter Tm as it suggests that the degree of expectation that the success effect will be performed is high.

  Note that the gaming machine 100b may indicate the expectation level at which the success effect is performed once in the expectation level suggestion effect, but may indicate the expectation level through a plurality of stages. By suggesting it through multiple stages, it is possible to make the player think that “the expectation level may increase after this” even if the initially expected level is low. Expectation can be maintained.

(A specific example of effects performed in the jackpot game by the gaming machine of the second embodiment)
Next, a specific example of effects performed by the gaming machine 100b in the 4R probability variation jackpot game and the 4R normal jackpot game will be described.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) showing a specific example of effects performed by the gaming machine of the second embodiment in a 4R probability variation big hit game. FIG. 25 shows an example in which the current jackpot game is a 4R probability variation jackpot game and a successful effect is performed as a success / failure effect. In the second embodiment, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “5” is most easily performed. For this reason, FIG. 25 shows an example in which an expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “5” is performed.

  In (1) of FIG. 25, the gaming machine 100b performs the symbol variation when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot, thereby causing the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 to be the common jackpot ("1" in the illustrated example). The stoppage is displayed at the side.

  Further, in (1) of FIG. 25, since the gaming machine 100b is in the normal gaming state, the normal mode effect is performed, and the background image for the normal mode effect is thereby displayed on the first image display unit 104a. . In the example shown in the drawing, a background image for a normal mode effect is displayed on the back of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 with the characters “normal mode” attached.

  Further, in (1) of FIG. 25, the gaming machine 100b displays the tension meter Tm on the second image display unit 104b. In the illustrated example, at this time, since the expectation suggestion effect is not performed, the tension meter Tm is displayed in a state representing the expectation “0”.

  Subsequently, the gaming machine 100b starts a 4R probability variation jackpot game, and accordingly starts a jackpot effect for 4R probability variation jackpot game. In the example described here, a jackpot effect including a success effect is performed as a jackpot effect for 4R probability variation jackpot game.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100b performs an effect suggesting the start of the jackpot game, as shown in (2) of FIG. 25, at the opening of the 4R probability variation jackpot game started. In the example shown in the figure, this effect is performed by displaying “start of jackpot game” on the first image display unit 104a. At this time, it does not suggest that the started jackpot game is a 4R probability variable jackpot game. Like that. As a result, the gaming machine 100b also starts an expectation suggestion effect so that the tension meter Tm represents the expectation “1” as shown in (2) of FIG.

  When the opening of the gaming machine 100b is completed and the first round of 4R probability variation big hit game is reached, as shown in (3) of FIG. 25, for example, the battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc is started. I do. Moreover, the example demonstrated here is an example in case the expectation degree suggestion effect showing expectation degree "5" is performed. In this case, for example, at the start of the battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc, the gaming machine 100b causes the tension meter Tm to express the degree of expectation “3” as shown in (3) of FIG.

  Furthermore, as shown in (3) of FIG. 25 and the like, the gaming machine 100b has the current round as shown in (3) of FIG. 25 and the like in each round of the jackpot game where a player can easily win a prize ball, such as a 4R probability variable jackpot game or a 4R normal jackpot game. (In the example shown in FIG. 25 (3), “1st round”), and the number of award balls paid out so far in the current jackpot game (in the example shown in FIG. 25 (3), “ The display of the number of winning balls indicating “ball get”) is also displayed on the first image display unit 104a.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 100b performs an effect in which the battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc progresses. When the successful effect is performed, an attack of the hero character Hc occurs with the progress. To make it easier. On the other hand, when an unsuccessful presentation is performed, an attack of the enemy character Tc is likely to occur with this progress.

  Since the example described here is a case where a successful performance is performed, for example, in this case, the gaming machine 100b is configured to perform the second round of the 4R probability variation big hit game as shown in (4) and (5) of FIG. In the third round, the hero character Hc performs an effect of attacking the enemy character Tc (that is, the hero character Hc attacks twice).

  In addition, the example described here is an example in which the tension meter Tm finally represents the expectation degree “5” by the expectation degree suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 25 (4) and (5). If the expectation level expressed by the tension meter Tm is increased at the timing when the hero character Hc attacks, it will be possible to produce a sense of unity with these, and the effect of these effects will be enhanced. Can be increased.

  In the case of the example described here, the gaming machine 100b performs an effect in which the hero character Hc defeats the enemy character Tc as shown in (6) of FIG. This production corresponds to the success production. When the successful presentation is performed in this way, the gaming machine 100b thereafter starts the probability change mode effect (that is, becomes the probability change gaming state) as shown in (7) of FIG. ) (In the example shown, a display such as “probability change mode”) is performed.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram (No. 2) showing a specific example of the effect that the gaming machine of the second embodiment performs in the 4R probability variation big hit game. FIG. 26 shows an example in which the current jackpot game is a 4R probability variation jackpot game, an unsuccessful effect is performed as a success / failure effect, and then a resurrection success effect is performed. In the second embodiment, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “4” is most easily performed. For this reason, FIG. 26 shows an example in which an expectation suggesting effect representing the expectation “4” is performed. In the case of the example shown in FIG. 26, until the first round of production (ie, the production of the battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc shown in (3) of FIG. 25) is performed. Therefore, detailed description and illustration during this period are omitted.

  Since the example shown in FIG. 26 is a case where the success effect is not performed and the resurrection success effect is performed, for example, in this case, the gaming machine 100b, as shown in (8) of FIG. In the eyes, the hero character Hc performs an effect of attacking the enemy character Tc. As shown in (9) of FIG. 26, the enemy character Tc attacks the hero character Hc in the third round of the 4R probability variation big hit game. Perform (that is, one attack of the hero character Hc and one attack of the enemy character Tc).

  In addition, the example described here is an example in which the tension meter Tm finally represents the expectation degree “4” by the expectation degree suggestion effect, as shown in FIGS. 26 (8) and (9). When the hero character Hc attacks, the expectation level expressed by the tension meter Tm is increased. When the enemy character Tc attacks, the expectation level expressed by the tension meter Tm is not increased. It becomes possible to produce effects, and these effects can be enhanced to enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, in the case of the example described here, the gaming machine 100b, in the fourth round of 4R probability variation big hit game, as shown in (10) of FIG. 26, the hero character Hc is knocked down by the enemy character Tc and knees. Produce. This production corresponds to an unsuccessful production. And in the case of the example demonstrated here, since a successful resurrection effect will be performed after this unsuccessful effect, the gaming machine 100b continues the hero as shown in (11) and (12) of FIG. The character Hc rises again, and this time, an effect of defeating the enemy character Tc is performed. These productions correspond to the successful rebirth production.

  Even in the case where the successful resurgence effect is performed in this way, the gaming machine 100b thereafter starts the probability variation mode effect (that is, when the probability variation gaming state and the state change as shown in (13) of FIG. 26). (In the example shown, a display such as “probability change mode entry”) is performed.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of effects produced by the gaming machine of the second embodiment in a 4R normal jackpot game. FIG. 27 shows an example in which the current jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game, an unsuccessful effect is performed as a success / failure effect, and a resurrection success effect is not performed thereafter. In the second embodiment, in this case, the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “3” is most easily performed. For this reason, FIG. 27 illustrates an example in which an expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “3” is performed.

  In (14) of FIG. 27, the gaming machine 100b performs the symbol variation when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, thereby changing the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 to the common jackpot ("1" in the illustrated example). The stoppage is displayed at the side.

  Further, in (14) of FIG. 27, since the gaming machine 100b is in the normal gaming state, the normal mode effect is performed, and the background image for the normal mode effect is thereby displayed on the first image display unit 104a. . In the example shown in the drawing, a background image for a normal mode effect is displayed on the back of the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 with the characters “normal mode” attached.

  Further, in (14) of FIG. 27, the gaming machine 100b displays the tension meter Tm on the second image display unit 104b. In the illustrated example, at this time, since the expectation suggestion effect is not performed, the tension meter Tm is displayed in a state representing the expectation “0”.

  Subsequently, the gaming machine 100b starts a 4R normal jackpot game, and accordingly starts a jackpot effect for the 4R normal jackpot game. In the example described here, a jackpot effect including an unsuccessful effect is performed as a jackpot effect for a 4R normal jackpot game.

  In this case, in the opening of the 4R normal jackpot game that has started, the gaming machine 100b performs an effect suggesting the start of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. In the example shown in the figure, this effect is performed by displaying “start of jackpot game” on the first image display unit 104a. At this time, it does not suggest that the started jackpot game is a 4R normal jackpot game. Like that. Accordingly, the gaming machine 100b also starts an expectation suggestion effect so that the tension meter Tm indicates the expectation “1” as shown in (15) of FIG.

  When the opening of the gaming machine 100b ends and the first round of 4R normal jackpot game is reached, the hero character Hc and the enemy are displayed as shown in (16) of FIG. An effect of starting a battle with the character Tc is performed. Further, for example, the gaming machine 100b causes the tension meter Tm to express the expectation “3” as shown in (16) of FIG.

  Thereafter, in the 4R normal jackpot game, as in the 4R probability variable jackpot game, an effect in which the battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc progresses is performed. Since the example described here is a case where the success effect is not performed and the resurrection success effect is not performed, for example, in this case, the gaming machine 100b is 4R normal as shown in (17) and (18) of FIG. In the second and third rounds of the jackpot game, the enemy character Tc performs an effect of attacking the hero character Hc (that is, the enemy character Tc attacks twice).

  In addition, the example described here is an example in which the tension meter Tm finally represents the expectation “3” by the expectation suggestion effect. 27 (16), the tension meter Tm already indicates the expectation level “3”. In this case, as shown in (17) and (18) of FIG. Accordingly, the expectation degree expressed by the tension meter Tm is not increased.

  In the case of the example described here, the gaming machine 100b, in the fourth round of the 4R normal jackpot game, lays down the hero character Hc by the enemy character Tc as shown in (19) of FIG. Produce. This production corresponds to an unsuccessful production. And in the case of the example demonstrated here, since the resurrection success effect is not performed after this unsuccessful effect, the gaming machine 100b is shown in (11) and (12) of FIG. 26 after this unsuccessful effect. No directing.

  When the unsuccessful performance is performed in this manner and the successful resurrection performance is not performed thereafter, the gaming machine 100b thereafter starts the time reduction mode performance as shown in (20) of FIG. (That is, a display such as “rushing to the short time mode” in the example shown) is performed.

(Processing performed by the gaming machine of the second embodiment)
Next, an example of processing performed by the gaming machine 100b will be described. The main control unit 201 of the gaming machine 100b performs the same processing as the main control unit 201 of the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment. That is, determination information is acquired when the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, and then, using this determination information, the jackpot determination shown in FIG. 12-1 to FIG. 12-3 is performed. Do. Then, when the special symbol is changed based on the jackpot determination result and the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the jackpot symbol, the jackpot game is started and a jackpot command such as an opening command is transmitted to the production control unit 202a.

  When the opening control unit 202a of the gaming machine 100b receives the opening command transmitted from the main control unit 201 in this manner, the following jackpot effect start process is performed.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a jackpot presentation start process performed by the presentation supervision section of the second embodiment. In the jackpot presentation start process, the presentation supervision section 202a analyzes the received opening command and identifies the type of the jackpot game started (step S2801).

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a determines in step S2801 from among a plurality of jackpot effect patterns stored in the ROM 242 of the effect supervising unit 202a according to the identification result of step S2801, that is, the type of the jackpot game started. A jackpot effect pattern associated with the identified jackpot game is determined (step S2802).

  As will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, in the 4R probability variation jackpot game, a jackpot performance pattern Op1 that defines a jackpot performance including a successful performance, and a jackpot performance pattern Op2 that defines a jackpot performance including an unsuccessful performance and a revival successful performance. Are associated with each other. Therefore, when the 4R probability variable jackpot game is started, it is determined in step S2802 that the jackpot effect pattern Op1 or the jackpot effect pattern Op2.

  The 4R normal jackpot game is associated with a jackpot effect pattern Op3 that defines a jackpot effect including an unsuccessful effect. Therefore, when the 4R normal jackpot game is started, it is determined in step S2802 that the jackpot effect pattern Op3.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether or not the jackpot effect pattern set in step S2802 is a jackpot effect pattern for performing a success / failure effect (step S2803). If the determination result in step S2802 is one of the jackpot effect patterns Op1, Op2, Op3, the effect supervision unit 202a makes an affirmative determination in step S2803. If it is a jackpot effect pattern other than these, a negative determination is made in step S2803. When a negative determination is made in step S2803 (step S2803: No), the process proceeds to step S2806.

  If the affirmative determination is made in step S2803 (step S2803: Yes), that is, if it is determined that the success / failure effect is a jackpot effect pattern, the effect supervision unit 202a performs an expectation suggestion effect pattern determination (step S2804). Although details will be described later, in the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, the effect supervising unit 202a acquires an effect determination random number, and based on the effect determination random number and the jackpot effect pattern set in the most recent step S2802, the expectation suggestion An expectation suggesting effect pattern that determines the content of the effect (how many expectations are expressed) is determined. And the production supervision part 202a sets the expectation degree suggestion effect pattern obtained as the expectation degree suggestion effect pattern determination result in the RAM 243 (step S2805).

  Subsequently, the production supervising unit 202a causes the production determined by the jackpot production pattern determined in step S2802 and the expectation suggestion production pattern set in step S2805 (only when the processing in step S2805 is performed). A jackpot presentation start command is set in the RAM 243 (step S2806), and the jackpot presentation start process is terminated. The jackpot presentation start command set in step S2806 is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 202b and the like at a predetermined timing. When receiving the jackpot start command, the image / sound control unit 202b controls the first image display unit 104a and the second image display unit 104b to perform the display described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit production pattern judgment)
Here, the jackpot effect pattern determination will be described. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot effect pattern determination. As described above, in the jackpot effect pattern determination, the effect supervision unit 202a selects one of the plurality of jackpot effect patterns stored in the ROM 242 in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100b according to the type of the jackpot game that has been started. Is determined (specified).

  In the second embodiment, 4R probability variable jackpot games, 4R normal jackpot games, 2R probability variable jackpot games, and 16R probability variable jackpot games are provided as types of jackpot effects. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29, a jackpot effect pattern Op1 and a jackpot effect pattern Op2 are provided for the 4R probability variable jackpot game, a jackpot effect pattern Op3 is provided for the 4R normal jackpot game, and a jackpot effect pattern Op4 is provided for the 2R probability change jackpot game. , 16R probability variation jackpot game is associated with a jackpot effect pattern Op5, respectively.

  For this reason, when the 4R probability variation jackpot game is started, for example, the effect supervising unit 202a determines the jackpot effect pattern Op1 or the jackpot effect pattern Op2 in the jackpot effect pattern determination. Here, the jackpot effect pattern Op1 is a jackpot effect pattern that defines a jackpot effect including a successful effect. The jackpot effect pattern Op2 is a jackpot effect pattern that defines a jackpot effect including an unsuccessful effect and a revived success effect.

  When the 4R probability variation jackpot game is started, for example, the effect supervising unit 202a performs a lottery by a well-known lottery technique, and based on the lottery result, determines the jackpot effect pattern Op1 or the jackpot effect pattern Op2. To decide. However, as described above, in this case, the probability that the jackpot effect pattern Op1 is determined (that is, the probability that a successful effect will be performed) is the probability that the jackpot effect pattern Op2 is determined (that is, the unsuccessful effect is performed). Higher than the probability).

  Further, for example, when the 4R normal jackpot game is started, the effect supervising unit 202a determines the jackpot effect pattern Op3 in the jackpot effect pattern determination. Here, the jackpot effect pattern Op3 is a jackpot effect pattern in which a jackpot effect including an unsuccessful effect and not including a reviving success effect is defined.

(Expectation suggestion effect pattern determination)
Next, the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination of the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing expectation suggestion effect pattern determination according to the second embodiment. As described above, in the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination of the second embodiment, the effect supervision unit 202a is based on the jackpot effect pattern and the effect determination random number obtained as the jackpot effect pattern determination result, and the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100b. To determine (specify) one expectation suggestion effect pattern from among a plurality of expectation suggestion effect patterns stored in the ROM 242 in advance.

  Here, the expectation level suggestion effect pattern that represents the expectation level suggestion effect pattern Kp1 that indicates that the expectation level suggestion effect that represents the expectation level “1” is performed, and the expectation level suggestion effect “2” is performed. An expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 that represents the expectation degree suggestion effect pattern Kp3 that represents the expectation degree suggestion effect that represents the expectation degree “3” and an expectation suggestion effect that represents the expectation degree “4” are performed. There is an expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4 that defines that an expectation suggestion effect Kp4 that represents the expectation degree “5” is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 30, each of the expectation level suggestive effect patterns Kp <b> 1 to Kp <b> 5 stores a determination value that defines a determination condition in the expectation level suggestive effect pattern determination. In the second embodiment, the determination value is an integer in the range from “0” to “99”. This is because, in the second embodiment, the effect determination random number counter counts from “0” to “99”, whereby the value that the effect determination random number acquired by the effect control unit 202a can take is “0”. This is because it is any integer in the range from to 99. In addition, a plurality of types of determination values are associated with each of the degree of expectation suggestive effect patterns Kp1 to Kp5, and the effect supervising unit 202a determines whether the change effect pattern determination result is any of the change effect patterns Ep23 to Ep26. Different judgment values are used for the expectation suggestion effect pattern judgment.

  For example, if the jackpot effect pattern determination result is a jackpot effect pattern Op1 (that is, a jackpot effect pattern that defines a jackpot effect including a successful effect), the effect supervising unit 202a has a symbol in FIG. The determination value indicated by 3010 is used.

  In this case, the production supervising unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion production pattern Kp2 if it is an integer in the range of “0 to 4”, and expects if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “5 to 14”. Degree suggestion effect pattern Kp3. Further, if it is an integer in the range of “15 to 39”, it is determined as an expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4, and if it is an integer in the range of “40 to 99”, it is determined as an expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined to be “0/100”, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined to be “5/100”, and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3 is determined. The ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4 is “25/100”, and the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5 is “60/100”.

  If the jackpot performance pattern determination result is a jackpot performance pattern Op2 (that is, a jackpot performance pattern that defines a jackpot performance including an unsuccessful performance and a resurgence successful performance), the performance supervision section 202a performs the expectation suggestion performance pattern determination. In FIG. 30, a determination value indicated by reference numeral 3020 is used.

  In this case, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 4”, the production supervision unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion production pattern Kp1, and the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “5 to 14”. If it is, it will determine with the expectation degree suggestion production pattern Kp2, and if it is an integer within the range of "15-29", it will determine with the expectation degree suggestion production pattern Kp3. Further, if the effect determination random number is an integer in the range of “30 to 79”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4, and if it is an integer in the range of “80 to 99”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5. To do.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined to be “5/100”, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined to be “10/100”, and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3 is determined. The ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4 is “50/100”, and the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5 is “20/100”.

  Also, if the jackpot performance pattern determination result is a jackpot performance pattern Op3 (that is, a jackpot performance pattern in which a jackpot performance pattern including an unsuccessful performance and not including a resurrection success performance) is determined, the performance supervision section 202a Uses the determination value indicated by reference numeral 3030 in FIG.

  In this case, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “0 to 14”, the production supervision unit 202a determines the expectation suggestion production pattern Kp1, and the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “15 to 39”. If it is, it will determine with expectation degree production | presentation pattern Kp2, and if it is an integer within the range of "40-89", it will determine with anticipation degree suggestion production pattern Kp3. Further, if the production determination random number is an integer in the range of “90 to 97”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4, and if it is an integer in the range of “98, 99”, it is determined as the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5. To do.

  Therefore, in this case, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined to be “15/100”, the ratio determined to be the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined to be “25/100”, and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3. The ratio determined to be the expected degree suggestive effect pattern Kp4 is “8/100”, and the ratio determined to be the expected degree suggestive effect pattern Kp5 is “2/100”.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the expectation level suggestion effect that suggests the expectation level “5” is executable even when the success effect is not performed, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5 may be associated only with the jackpot effect pattern Op1, and the expectation suggestion effect suggesting the expectation degree “5” may be performed only when the success effect is performed. In such a case, when the expectation degree suggestion “5” is suggested by the expectation suggestion effect, the success effect is performed (that is, the re-challenge effect, the resurrection success effect, and the continuation effect are not performed). Becomes a fixed pattern. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to this, and an expectation suggestion effect of a pattern that determines that the success effect is performed when the effect result of the expectation suggestion effect becomes a specific result may be provided.

  In addition, for example, the content of the effect performed before the success / failure effect in the 4R probability variation jackpot game or the 4R normal jackpot game (for example, the effect that the hero character Hc fights) is determined by the expectation suggestion effect performed before the success / failure effect. You may do it.

  Specifically, for example, when the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp5 is determined by the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, that is, when the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation degree “5” is performed, 4R probability variation big hit game or 4R normal In the first to third rounds of the jackpot game, as shown in FIG. 25 and the like, a battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc (for example, an enemy character that is weak for production) is performed. At the beginning of the battle, expect an expectation of “3”. As the battle progresses, as shown in FIG. 25, the hero character Hc attacks twice, and the degree of expectation increases from “3” → “4” → “5” at the timing when the hero character Hc attacks. Like that.

  Also, for example, when the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp4 is determined by the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, that is, when the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation degree “4” is performed, the 4R probability variation jackpot game or the 4R normal jackpot game In the first to third rounds, as shown in FIG. 26 and the like, a battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc is performed, and the expectation level “3” is expressed at the start of this battle. . Then, as the battle progresses, as shown in FIG. 26, the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc attack each time once, and the degree of expectation is “3” → “4” at the timing when the hero character Hc attacks. To increase.

  In addition, for example, when the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3 is determined by the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, that is, when the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation degree “3” is performed, the 4R probability variation jackpot game or the 4R normal jackpot game In the first to third rounds, as shown in FIG. 27 and the like, a battle between the hero character Hc and the enemy character Tc is performed, and the expectation level “3” is expressed at the start of this battle. . Then, as the battle progresses, the enemy character Tc attacks twice as shown in FIG. 27, and the expectation level is maintained at “3”.

  Also, for example, when the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp2 is determined by the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, that is, when the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation degree “2” is performed, the 4R probability variation jackpot game or the 4R normal jackpot game In the first to third rounds, a battle between the hero character Hc and another enemy character (for example, an enemy character that has been made strong in terms of production, hereinafter referred to as a “strong enemy character”) is performed, and this battle is started. Sometimes the expectation is “1”. Then, the hero character Hc and the strong enemy character each attack once, and the expectation increases from “1” to “2” at the timing when the hero character Hc attacks.

  In addition, for example, when the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 is determined by the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination, that is, when the expectation suggestion effect representing the expectation “1” is performed, the 4R probability variation jackpot game or the 4R normal jackpot game In the first to third rounds, a battle between the hero character Hc and the strong enemy character is performed, and an expectation “1” is expressed at the start of the battle. Then, as the battle progresses, the strong enemy character attacks the hero character Hc twice, and the degree of expectation is maintained as “1”.

  In this way, in the first to third rounds of 4R probability variation jackpot game or 4R normal jackpot game, this expectation suggestion effect pattern is determined according to the expectation suggestion effect pattern obtained as the expectation suggestion effect pattern determination result. Other effects (for example, an effect in which the hero character Hc fights) may be performed so as to be linked with the expected degree suggestion effect.

  In this case, in the fourth round of the 4R probability variation jackpot game or the 4R normal jackpot game, a success / failure effect according to the jackpot effect pattern obtained as a result of the jackpot effect pattern determination is performed. By doing in this way, the interest of the production in 4R probability variation jackpot game and 4R normal jackpot game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, in this case, when a successful effect is performed in the fourth round, an effect in which the hero character Hc attacks is always performed in the third round. That is, for example, when the success effect is performed, the expectation suggestion effect of the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp1 and the expectation suggestion effect pattern Kp3 that the hero character Hc does not attack may not be performed. This prevents the hero character Hc from performing an effect that may cause a player to feel uncomfortable when the hero character Hc does not attack and the hero character Hc wins smoothly. can do.

  As described above, similarly to the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment, the gaming machine 100b performs a successful resurrection effect after an unsuccessful effect (that is, when it is suggested that the re-challenge effect is a promising big hit). And the expectation degree suggested by the expectation suggestion effect can be made different in the case where the resurrection success effect is not performed after the unsuccessful effect. Therefore, even if the gaming machine 100b performs an unsuccessful performance, the gaming machine 100b has a sense of expectation that “the successful resurgence production may be performed (ie, it may be a promising big hit)” depending on the degree of expectation suggested by the degree of suggestion production. It can be given to the player and the player can be entertained.

  In the second embodiment, the success / failure effect is performed in the 4R probability variation jackpot game and the 4R normal jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a 16R normal jackpot game in which the big winning opening 109 is opened in the same manner as in the 16R probability variable jackpot game and a transition to the short-time game state after the jackpot game is provided, and success or failure in the 16R probability variable jackpot game and the 16R normal jackpot game is achieved. You may make it perform production.

  In addition, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped and displayed with common jackpots due to the symbol variation based on the fact that the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the player determines that the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot) For example, in the first to fourth rounds of the 16R probability variation jackpot game, for example, as shown in (2) to (6) of FIG. May be. In this case, the gaming machine 100b performs a so-called “rank-up effect” in the interval between the fourth and fifth rounds of the 16R probability variation jackpot game or the fifth round of the 16R probability variation jackpot game. It is suggested to the player that the game is a 16R probable big hit game by a rank-up effect.

  Also, the gaming machine 100b may perform success / failure effects similar to those of the gaming machine 100 of the first embodiment. For example, in this case, when the gaming machine 100b performs a 4R probability variable jackpot game and a 4R normal jackpot game from the normal gaming state, the gaming machine 100b performs the success / failure effects shown in FIGS. The success / failure effects shown in FIGS. 4 to 5-3 and the like are performed during the symbol variation in the state.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to enhance the fun of the game by performing an effect that can entertain the player.

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

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is based on a determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and a determination result of the determination means. The progress of the game in the first special game state or in the second special game state, which is disadvantageous to the first special game state, when it is determined that the special control state is performed by the effect control unit for performing a predetermined effect and the determination unit. A game state control means for controlling the game, and the effect control means suggests that there is a possibility of becoming the first special game state and the second special game state. A success / failure effect capable of performing any of the unsuccessful effects, an effect performed after the unsuccessful effect, and a re-challenge effect that suggests whether or not the first special gaming state is to be achieved, and the success / failure effect In An expectation suggesting effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the success effect will be performed can be executed, and the expectation suggesting effect includes a first effect that suggests that the degree of expectation is high, and the first effect. There is also a second effect that suggests that the degree of expectation is low, and a third effect that suggests that the success effect is performed, and the first effect is executed in the expectation degree suggestion effect and The probability that the first special gaming state is suggested in the re-challenge effect differs from the case where the second effect is executed.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first special game that is advantageous to the player and a second special game that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first special game. A determination means for determining whether or not to play any one of a plurality of special games, an effect control means for performing a predetermined effect based on the determination result of the determination means, and the determination means If the special game is determined to be performed, it is advantageous for the player after the first special game when the special game execution means for performing the special game and the first special game are performed by the special game execution means. It is possible to control the progress of the game in the first gaming state, and when the second special game is performed by the special game executing means, the first gaming state is set after the second special game. Gaming state control means capable of controlling the progress of the game in a second gaming state unfavorable for the engineer, and the effect control means displays a predetermined effect symbol when the determination means makes a determination. After the change, it is possible to stop to show the determination result of the determination means, and when the determination means determines that the first special game is to be performed, and when the determination means determines the second special game And when the first special game is being performed by the special game executing means, and the special game executing means. When the second special game is being performed by the above, there is a possibility that the second special game is being performed and a successful effect suggesting that the first special game is being performed. Re-challenge that indicates whether or not the first special game is being performed, which is a success / failure effect capable of performing any of the unsuccessful effects suggesting It is possible to execute an effect and an expectation suggestion effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the success effect is performed in the success / failure effect, and the expectation suggestion effect indicates that the expectation is high. And a second effect that suggests that the degree of expectation is lower than that of the first effect, and a third effect that suggests that the success effect is performed. The probability that it is suggested that the first special game is performed in the re-challenge effect differs between when the effect is executed and when the second effect is executed.

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Determining means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player;
Production control means for performing a predetermined production based on the determination result of the determination means;
Special game control means capable of performing a first special game or a second special game that is disadvantageous to the first special game when it is determined by the determination means to perform a special game;
With
The production control means includes
A success / failure effect that performs one of a successful effect suggesting that the first special game is performed and an unsuccessful effect suggesting that the second special game may be performed,
A re-challenge effect that suggests whether or not the first special game is performed after the unsuccessful effect,
An expectation suggestion effect that suggests an expectation that the success effect will be performed in the success / failure effect,
Is possible and
In the expectation suggestion effect, it is suggested that the first special game is performed in the re-challenge effect when it is suggested that the expectation is high and when the expectation is low. A gaming machine characterized by different probabilities of being played.

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