JP2018122026A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To maintain player's joy for a long period.SOLUTION: A game machine tentatively stop a varied performance pattern in a special jackpot pattern for indicating a 16R probability variable jackpot, or tentatively stops the varied performance pattern in a non-special jackpot pattern differing from the special jackpot pattern when a jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot. When the varied performance pattern is tentatively stopped in the special jackpot pattern, a performance is executed after the tentative stop of the special jackpot pattern, and the varied performance pattern is stopped in the special jackpot pattern as it is. When the varied performance pattern is tentatively stopped in the non-special jackpot pattern, a performance is executed after a non-special jackpot pattern tentative stop differing from the performance after the special jackpot pattern tentative stop, the tentatively stopped non-special jackpot pattern is changed to the special jackpot pattern, and the varied performance pattern is stopped in the special jackpot pattern.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to a player and performing a special game based on the determination result.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in a game area, a jackpot determination as to whether or not to win is made, and a jackpot determination result is shown after changing a predetermined symbol (for example, three rows of numbers). There is a gaming machine that is stopped in this manner (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). When such a gaming machine is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination, the jackpot game (special game) is performed after the symbol is stopped to indicate that it is a big hit. In the jackpot game, the big prize opening provided in the game area is opened. A player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning a game ball in an open big prize opening. In addition, in order to entertain the player, such a gaming machine performs a predetermined effect before stopping the symbol as shown in the jackpot determination result.

JP 2014-166535 A

  In the production based on the conventional technology, the player sometimes loses his pleasure.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can maintain the enjoyment of a player for a long period of time and enhance the interest of the game in order to eliminate 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 determines whether or not a special game (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player is performed, and determination by the determination unit Based on the result, a special game executing means for executing the special game, and an effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect, the special game executing means includes a first special game (for example, a 4R probability variable big hit game or 4R normal jackpot game) and when executing a second special game (for example, 16R probability variable jackpot game) different from the first special game, and the effect execution means is the determination means On the basis of the determination result, it is possible to execute a variation effect that stops after the predetermined effect symbol is varied, and suggests that the first special game is executed in the variation effect. When stopping the effect symbol in a manner (for example, non-special big hit) and when stopping the effect symbol in the second mode (for example, special big hit) that suggests that the second special game is executed And, after stopping the effect symbol in the first aspect or the second aspect, a predetermined post-stop effect (for example, an effect after a special jackpot temporary stop, a first non-special jackpot temporary stop) A post-production or a second non-special jackpot temporary stop production) can be executed.

  Further, in the above invention, the effect execution means is a change effect (first non-change) that changes the effect symbol to the second mode as a post-stop effect after stopping the effect symbol in the first mode. The special after-hit temporary stop or the second non-special big hit temporary stop) can be executed. On the other hand, as the post-stop effect after stopping the effect symbol in the second mode, the change effect and May be able to execute a different specific effect (for example, an effect after a temporary jackpot temporary stop).

  Further, in the above invention, the effect executing means includes a plurality of special game effects (for example, jackpot game effects of the jackpot game effect patterns OEp1 to OEp4) when the special game is being executed by the special game executing means. Any one of the special game effects can be executed, and as the specific effect, an effect related to the special game effect executed immediately after (for example, the jackpot game effect of the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1) can be executed. .

  According to the present invention, it is possible to maintain the player's enjoyment for a long time and to enhance the interest of the game.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the basic configuration of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific flow of a fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific flow of the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific flow of the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot. FIGS. 5-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of a display of a fluctuation | variation effect in the case of making a temporary stop with a special big hit. FIG. 5-2 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) illustrating a specific display example of a variation effect when temporarily stopping at a special big hit. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of a specific display example of the changing effect when temporarily stopping at the first non-special big hit. FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of a specific display example of the fluctuating effect when temporarily stopping at the first non-special big hit. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a specific display example of the changing effect when temporarily stopping at the second non-special big hit. FIG. 7-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of a specific display example of the fluctuating effect when temporarily stopping at the second non-special hit. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the main control unit process. FIG. 10B is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the main control unit process. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing variation pattern determination processing in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation effect start process. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game effect start processing. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot game effect pattern determination process.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of 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 of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to a swing type gaming machine (so-called “slot machine”). Further, specific numerical values and the like shown in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the contents of the present invention.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine of this embodiment)
First, the basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the basic configuration of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 101. Below the game board 101, a launching unit (see reference numeral 992 in FIG. 9) 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 (flows down) in the game area 103. Note that the trajectory of the game ball falling in the game area 103 is difficult to predict for the player by a not-illustrated nail or windmill provided in the game area 103.

  An image display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display) 104 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 101. The image display unit 104 displays effect images (sometimes referred to as “decoration symbols”) and effect images corresponding to various effects performed by the gaming machine 100.

  In the game board 101, a first start port 105 is provided below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is provided to the right of the first start port 105. 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. The second starting port 106 is provided in a region where a game ball launched by so-called “right-handed” (that is, a game ball launched with a firing strength of a predetermined value or more) falls.

  Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 105 or aim to win 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, three balls) of prize balls every time a game ball wins the first start opening 105 or the second start opening 106.

  The second starting port 106 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip”) 107 that can be opened and closed. When the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start port 106, and when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is closed, the game ball is difficult to win the second start port 106. Become. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is normally closed and is opened for a predetermined period based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination. The gaming machine 100 performs the normal symbol determination based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 108 provided on the right side of the image display unit 104.

  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. Similarly to the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109 is also provided in a region where a game ball launched by right-handed hits. When the grand prize opening 109 is opened, the game ball can be awarded to the grand prize opening 109, and when the big prize opening 109 is closed, the game ball cannot be awarded to the grand prize opening 109 (or difficult to win). It becomes. The special winning opening 109 is normally closed and is opened only for a predetermined period based on the determination result of the jackpot determination (the jackpot determination result). The gaming machine 100 performs the jackpot determination based on the winning of the game ball at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. In addition, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of winning balls every time a gaming ball wins the big 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, three balls) of winning balls every time a gaming ball wins the normal winning 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. Yes.

  An information display unit 112 is provided at the lower left position of the game board 101. Although details will be described later, the information display unit 112 is a special symbol display unit (see reference numerals 112a and 112b in FIG. 9) for displaying a special symbol for indicating a jackpot determination result, and a normal symbol for indicating a normal symbol determination result. A normal symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112c in FIG. 9) for displaying a symbol, a reserved number display part (see reference numeral 112d in FIG. 9) for indicating a so-called “hold number”, and the like are included.

  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 has a speaker 114 that outputs effect sounds (for example, BGM and sound effects) corresponding to various effects performed by the gaming machine 100, and an effect that lights up in a lighting manner corresponding to various effects performed by the gaming machine 100. A light unit 115 and the like are incorporated.

  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, various operation means that can be operated by the player, such as an effect button 118, a cross key 119, and an operation lever 120, are provided at predetermined positions of the frame member 113. In FIG. 1, a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) in which a game ball is accommodated is provided in the lower portion of the frame member 113. 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.

  In addition, a movable accessory 130 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 101. The movable accessory 130 is an accessory (a so-called “object”) that is driven during a predetermined performance. For example, the movable accessory 130 is normally positioned above the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. 1, and is advanced from the upper side of the image display unit 104 to the front surface of the image display unit 104 during a predetermined production. Driven. Here, although the movable accessory 130 is provided on the game board 101, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the movable accessory 130 may be provided on the frame member 113.

  Further, 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. For example, the second start port 106 and the grand prize winning port 109 may be provided below the image display unit 104 in the same manner as the first start port 105. These arrangement positions may 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, one image display unit 104 is provided. However, the first image display unit (for example, a so-called “main display”) and the second image display unit (for example, a so-called “sub-display”). It is good also as a structure which provides a some image display part like this.

(Game progress in the gaming machine of the present embodiment)
Next, game progress in the gaming machine 100 will be described. The gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination based on the fact that the game ball launched into the gaming area 103 has won the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot determination that determines 16R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, 4R normal jackpot, or loss.

  Here, the 16R probability variation jackpot is an execution opportunity for a later described 16R probability variation jackpot game, the 4R probability variation jackpot is an execution timing for a later described 4R probability variation jackpot game, and the 4R ordinary jackpot is a later described 4R ordinary jackpot. It is an opportunity to execute the game. Here, the loss is not an opportunity to execute these jackpot games.

  When the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination, the special symbol display unit of the information display unit 112 (see reference numerals 112a, 112b, etc. in FIG. 9) changes the special symbol with a predetermined fluctuation time, and then displays the jackpot determination result. Play a variable game to stop as shown.

  Specifically, the special symbol is stopped to represent the 16R probability variable jackpot symbol in the variable game when the jackpot determination result is the 16R probability variable jackpot, and the 4R probability variable jackpot symbol in the variable game when the jackpot determination result is the 4R probability variable jackpot. The special symbol is stopped to show. Also, in the case of a variation game when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, the special symbol is stopped so as to represent the 4R normal jackpot symbol, and in the variation game in the case of a loss, a special symbol is represented so as to represent the loss symbol. Stop.

  Here, the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol, the 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, the 4R normal jackpot symbol, and the lost symbol are predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 and are different from each other.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 performs a changing effect in which the image display unit 104 changes the effect symbol and then stops so as to show the jackpot determination result in synchronization with the changing game based on the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the production symbol is composed of three symbols (three columns) of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, and each of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol is from “1” to “9”. It is assumed that each number (integer) can be represented.

  For example, in the changing effect, the gaming machine 100 first changes the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol on the display screen of the image display unit 104. The changed left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol are, for example, “1” → “2” → “3” →... “8” → “9” → “1” →. Are scroll-displayed on the display screen of the image display unit 104 so as to sequentially represent the numbers from “1” to “9”.

  Thereafter, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the left symbol, which is the first stop symbol, in a state where any one number from “1” to “9” is represented. For example, strictly speaking, the left symbol displayed temporarily stopped is displayed in a state of slightly swinging up and down or left and right on the display screen of the image display unit 104. It looks like

  Subsequently, similarly to the left symbol, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the right symbol which is the second stop symbol in a state where any one number from “1” to “9” is represented. The right symbol displayed temporarily stopped, for example, is displayed in a state of slightly swinging up and down or left and right on the display screen of the image display unit 104, but as if it is stopped from the player's perspective. Looks like.

  Subsequently, similarly to the left symbol and the right symbol, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the middle symbol as the third stop symbol in a state where any one number from “1” to “9” is represented. For example, strictly speaking, the temporarily stopped display of the middle symbol is displayed in a state of slightly swinging up and down or left and right on the display screen of the image display unit 104. It looks like

  Then, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the effect symbols (left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol), and then actually stops them (completely stops on the display screen of the image display unit 104). In this way, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops these before temporarily stopping the effect symbols in the variation effect. Although the details will be described later, the gaming machine 100 generally stops the temporarily stopped production symbol as it is (that is, does not change the appearance of the production symbol between the temporary stop and the stop). There is a case where the appearance of the production symbol is changed at the time of stopping.

  The gaming machine 100 suggests a jackpot determination result to the player based on the appearance of the effect symbol stopped by such a variation effect (a combination of numbers represented by the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol). For example, in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped so as to become a predetermined jackpot.

  Here, there are a special big hit and a non-special big hit different from the special big hit. In the present embodiment, for example, “7, 7, 7” (that is, “7”) is a special big hit, and other than “7” (for example, “5, 5, 5”, “6, 6.6 ”) is a non-special hit. In the following, when “n1, n2, n3” (where n1, n2, and n3 are any number from “1” to “9”) is described as above, the left symbol is “n1 ”, The middle symbol“ n2 ”, and the right symbol“ n3 ”.

  In the present embodiment, in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot, the effect symbol is stopped at the special jackpot. In other words, even if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the effect symbol is not stopped at the special jackpot in the variable effect when it is a 4R probability variation jackpot or a 4R normal jackpot. Accordingly, the special jackpot indicates that the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, the non-special big hits include the first non-special big hits and the second non-special big hits different from the first non-special big hits, for example, other than “7” Is the first non-special big hit and the even number (ie, “2”, “4”, “6” and “8”, the second non-special big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the effect design is stopped at the first non-special jackpot in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is the 4R probability variation jackpot. That is, even if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, if it is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 4R normal jackpot, the effect symbol is not stopped at the first non-special jackpot. Accordingly, the first non-special jackpot indicates that the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, the effect design is stopped at the second non-special jackpot in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is the 4R normal jackpot. That is, even if the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, if it is a 16R probability variation jackpot or a 4R probability variation jackpot, the effect symbol is not stopped at the second non-special jackpot. Therefore, the second non-special jackpot indicates that the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot.

  In this way, in the gaming machine 100, the big hit is a doublet. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 performs the reach effect by setting the effect symbol to a so-called “reach state” before stopping the big hit in such a change effect that stops the big hit. Here, in the reach state, for example, “7 · ↓ · 7”, the left symbol that is the first stop symbol and the right symbol that is the second stop symbol are temporarily stopped indicating the same number. In addition, the middle symbol which is the third stop symbol is changed (for example, it is changed so that it is difficult for the player to determine whether to stop by expressing “7” or stop by expressing another number). It can be. Note that the gaming machine 100 sometimes performs such reach effects even in a variation effect that does not stop the big hit (for example, a change effect that stops the reach lose eye described later).

  The gaming machine 100 stops the production symbol at a losing eye different from the big winning eye in the variation effect when the big hit determination result is losing. Here, there are a loose eye and a reach lose eye. The loose eye is a combination in which the left symbol and the right symbol represent different numbers, that is, an outcome that can be stopped without reaching the reach state, for example, “5 · 1 · 6”. The loose eye is a variation effect when the jackpot determination result is a loss, and is stopped at the variation effect when the reach effect is not performed.

  In addition, the reach lose eye is a combination in which the left symbol and the right symbol represent the same number, and the middle symbol represents a number different from the left symbol and the right symbol. For example, “7, 8, 7”. The reach loss eye is a variation effect when the jackpot determination result is a loss, and is stopped at the variation effect when the reach effect is performed.

  When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game by opening the big prize opening 109 in a predetermined release mode after playing a variable game indicating that it is a jackpot. For example, if the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot, a 16R probability variable jackpot game that opens the winning prize opening 109 is performed in each round from the first round to the 16th round (that is, for 16 rounds). For example, in this case, the big winning opening 109 in each round can be opened to allow a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of winning to the big winning opening 109. Specifically, the 10 winning prizes after the round starts. Or it can be opened until 30 seconds have passed since the start of the round.

  When the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot, a 4R probability variable jackpot game that opens the big prize opening 109 is performed in each round from the first round to the fourth round (that is, for four rounds). For example, the grand prize opening 109 in each round in this case can also be opened to allow a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) to be awarded to the big prize opening 109. Specifically, after winning the round, the 10 prizes are won. Or it can be opened until 30 seconds have passed since the start of the round.

  When the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, a 4R normal jackpot game that opens the big prize opening 109 is performed in each round from the first round to the fourth round (that is, for four rounds). For example, the grand prize opening 109 in each round in this case can also be opened to allow a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) to be awarded to the big prize opening 109. Specifically, after winning the round, the 10 prizes are won. Or it can be opened until 30 seconds have passed since the start of the round.

  After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 controls the progress of the game in a specific game state that is advantageous to the player. For example, after 16R probability variation jackpot game and after 4R probability variation jackpot game, control is performed in the probability variation gaming state. Here, the probability variation gaming state can be a high probability gaming state (a gaming state in which a so-called “probability variation function” is activated) and an auxiliary gaming state (a gaming state in which a so-called “electric chew support function” is activated). .

  That is, when the gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state, compared to the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-auxiliary gaming state), the probability that the gaming machine 100 determines jackpot in jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot probability”). ) And the control so that the game ball can easily win the second starting port 106. For example, when the gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100 maintains this probability variation gaming state until the next jackpot game is performed. That is, the gaming machine 100 is a so-called “loop machine”.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 controls the progress of the game in the short-time gaming state after the 4R normal jackpot game. Here, the short-time gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state. That is, the gaming machine 100 performs control so that the game ball is more likely to win the second starting port 106 when in the short-time gaming state, although the jackpot probability is not increased as compared with when in the normal gaming state. The gaming machine 100 returns to the normal gaming state when a variable game is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the short-time gaming state, and thereafter controls the progress of the game in the normal gaming state until the next big hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming machine 100 is a loop machine, but is not limited thereto. For example, when the gaming machine 100 is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in a variable game state, the game machine 100 returns to the normal game state, and thereafter controls the progress of the game in the normal game state until the next big hit game. It may be a “ST machine”.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 may perform a mode effect for suggesting the gaming state at that time, in addition to the above-described variation effect. For example, when the gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a probability variation mode effect such as displaying a probability variation mode background image or reproducing the probability variation mode BGM to indicate to the player that the probability variation gaming state is present. Also good. In the short-time game state, a short-time mode effect that displays the short-time mode background image or plays back the short-time mode BGM may be performed to indicate to the player that the short-time game state is set. Furthermore, when in the normal gaming state, a normal mode effect may be performed to display the normal mode background image or to play back the normal mode BGM to indicate to the player that the player is in the normal gaming state.

(Specific flow of variation production when jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot)
Next, a specific flow of the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is a jackpot will be described. First, the specific flow of the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot will be described. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific flow of a fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 changes the production symbol (left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol) in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot (step S200). When the temporary stop is made at the special big hit (step S210), the temporary stop at the first non-special big hit (step S220), and the temporary stop at the second non-special big hit (step S210) S230).

  In addition, although illustration is omitted here, the gaming machine 100 will stop before the temporary stop regardless of whether it is a temporary stop at any of the special big hit, the first non-special big hit, and the second non-special big hit. Reach production is performed with the production symbol as the reach state.

  And when it is temporarily stopped at the special jackpot, an effect after the temporary jackpot temporary stop is performed (step S211). The special jackpot post-temporary stop effect is, for example, an effect related to the 16R probability variation jackpot game effect performed in the 16R probability variation jackpot game performed after the current variation effect.

  Specifically, for example, the special post-hit after temporary stop effect can be an effect that suggests to the player the content of the effect of the 16R probable big hit game effect performed in the 16R probable big hit game performed after the current variable effect. .

  Also, the special jackpot post-stop effect is an effect that introduces the player about the contents of the 16R probability variation jackpot game effect performed in the 16R probability variation jackpot game performed after the current variation effect (immediately after the current variation effect). Good. In this case, a movie in which a predetermined character appears is reproduced as a 16R probability variation big hit game effect. Then, the movie is introduced to the player (for example, a character appearing in the movie is introduced) and a special jackpot after the temporary stop is performed.

  Further, the special jackpot after the temporary stop and the 16R probable jackpot game effect may be continuously produced. For example, a movie of a certain story is played in the 16R probable jackpot game effect, and the special jackpot temporary stop is performed. In the post-production, a prologue movie of this story may be played.

  When the game machine 100 performs the effect after the temporary jackpot temporary stop, the gaming machine 100 stops the special symbol that has temporarily stopped the performance symbol (step S201). In addition, when the gaming machine 100 is temporarily stopped at the special jackpot, the gaming machine 100 may be stopped at the special jackpot where the effect symbol is temporarily stopped without performing the effect after the special jackpot temporary stop (Step S212). See arrow).

  In addition, when the temporary stop is made at the first non-special big hit, an effect after the first non-special big hit temporary stop is performed (step S221). The first non-special jackpot temporary stop effect is different from the special jackpot post-temporary stop effect. For example, there is a possibility that the temporary non-stop first non-special jackpot will be changed to a special jackpot. It can be an effect that suggests that there is something to the player.

  Specifically, for example, it is assumed that a temporary stop is made at a first non-special big hit such as a “5” slot. In the production after the first non-special jackpot temporary stop in this case, the “5” double eye (that is, the temporarily stopped first non-special big hit eye), the “7” double eye (that is, the special big hit eye), The production design is changed again so as to represent sequentially.

  If the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variable jackpot and the temporary stop is made at the first non-special big hit, the special non-hit after the first non-special big hit temporary stop is changed to the special big hit (step S222). The symbol is stopped at a special big hit (step S201).

  If the second non-special big hit is temporarily stopped, the second non-special big hit after the temporary stop is performed (step S231). The production after the second non-special big hit temporary stop is different from the post-special bonus hit after the temporary stop and the first non-special big hit after the temporary stop. For example, the second non-special big hit after the temporary stop is temporarily stopped. It is possible to create an effect that suggests to the player that there is a possibility of being changed from a special big hit to the first non-special big hit.

  Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the temporary stop is made at the second non-special big hit such as the “6” double-hull. In this case, after the second non-special big hit eye temporary stop, the “5” double eye (ie, the first non-special big hit eye) and the “6” double eye (ie, the temporarily stopped second non-special big hit eye) ) And “7” double eyes (that is, special big hits) are sequentially changed, and the effect design is changed again.

  If the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot and the temporary stop is made at the second non-special big hit, the special big hit is changed after the second non-special big hit temporary stop (step S232). The symbol is stopped at a special big hit (step S201).

  Further, the gaming machine 100 determines whether the post-stop effect is 16R or not depending on whether or not the post-stop effect is performed in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot. The 16R probability variation jackpot game effect performed in the probability variation jackpot game may be different.

  In the present embodiment, as a 16R probability variable jackpot game effect that can be executed in a 16R probability variable jackpot game, a special (hereinafter abbreviated as “SP”) 16R probability variable jackpot game effect and a normal (which is different from the SP16R probability variable jackpot game effect) (Hereinafter may be abbreviated as “NR”) and a 16R probability variation jackpot game effect.

  For example, when the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed, a movie dedicated to SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect is played on the display screen of the image display unit 104, and when the NR16R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed. This movie is not played back. Therefore, for the player, this movie can be auditioned only when the SP16R probable big hit game effect is performed, and this movie has a very limited opportunity for audition (so-called “rare effect”). It has become.

  The gaming machine 100 performs the SP16R probability variable jackpot game effect in the 16R probability variable jackpot game after the variation effect when performing the special jackpot stop effect in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variable jackpot.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine 100 does not perform an effect after stopping the special jackpot in the changing effect when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot (that is, the first non-special jackpot stop effect or the first effect) (2) When an effect after stopping the non-special big hit is performed or when no post-stop effect is performed), an NR16R probable big hit game effect is performed in the 16R probable big hit game after the fluctuating effect.

  In addition to the SP16R probable jackpot game effect and the NR16R probable jackpot game effect, another 16R probable jackpot game effect is provided, and the first non-special jackpot in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is 16R probable jackpot game. When the post-eye stop effect or the second non-special jackpot stop effect is performed, the other 16R probable jackpot game effect is performed in the 16R probable jackpot game after the change effect, and no post-stop effect is performed. In the 16R probability variation jackpot game after this variation effect, an NR16R probability variation jackpot game effect may be performed.

  In this way, the gaming machine 100 has a post-change effect depending on whether or not a post-stop effect has been performed in a variable effect when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot. By differentiating the 16R probability variation jackpot game effect performed in the 16R probability variation jackpot game, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in the presence and type of post-stop effects in this variation effect.

  Moreover, in the example demonstrated here, even if it was a case where the jackpot determination result was a 16R probability variation jackpot, the effect design could be temporarily stopped at the second non-special jackpot, but this is not restrictive. For example, if the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the production symbol may be temporarily stopped at the special jackpot or the first non-special jackpot, and may not be temporarily stopped at the second non-special jackpot. Good. When the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, if the temporary stop is not made at the second non-special jackpot, for example, the second non-special jackpot effect after the temporary stop is performed, and the second non-special jackpot temporarily stopped It is an effect that suggests to the player that there is a possibility that the eye will be changed to the first non-special jackpot (there is no possibility of changing to the special jackpot).

(Specific flow of variation production when jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot)
Next, a specific flow of the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific flow of the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 changes the effect design (left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol) in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot (step S300). There are a case where the effect design is temporarily stopped at the first non-special big hit (step S310) and a case where the effect is temporarily stopped at the second non-special big hit (step S320). That is, in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot, the effect design is not temporarily stopped at the special jackpot.

  In addition, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted here, even if it is a case where it makes a temporary stop by any of the 1st non-special big hit and the 2nd non-special big hit, the gaming machine 100 reaches the production symbol before the temporary stop. Reach production as a state.

  When the temporary stop is made at the first non-special big hit, an effect after the first non-special big hit is stopped (step S311). And if the big hit determination result is 4R probability variable big hit and temporarily stopped at the first non-special big hit, the first non-special big hit is maintained after the first non-special big hit temporary stop The symbols are temporarily stopped at the first non-special big hit that has been temporarily stopped (step S301).

  In addition, when the big hit determination result is a 4R probability variable big hit and the temporary stop is made at the first non-special big hit, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the production without performing the first non-special big hit temporary stop. The first non-special big hit may be stopped as it is (see the arrow in step S312).

  If the second non-special big hit is temporarily stopped, then the second non-special big hit is temporarily stopped (step S321). Then, when the big hit determination result is 4R probability variable big hit and temporarily stopped at the second non-special big hit, the first non-special big hit is changed after the second non-special big hit temporary stop (step S322). ), The effect design is stopped at the first non-special big hit (step S301).

  In the present embodiment, one type of 4R probability variable jackpot game effect that can be executed in 4R probability variable jackpot game is assumed, and regardless of the presence or type of post-stop effect in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variable jackpot. However, the common 4R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed, but is not limited thereto.

  In the same manner as when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the gaming machine 100 determines whether or not a post-stop effect has been performed in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot. The 4R probability variation jackpot game effect performed in the 4R probability variation jackpot game after the variation effect may be varied depending on whether it has been performed or the like.

  Specifically, for example, in this case, an SP4R probability variation jackpot game effect and an NR4R probability variation jackpot game effect different from the SP4R probability variation jackpot game effect are provided. For example, the SP4R probability variable jackpot game effect can be a jackpot game effect in which a movie dedicated to the SP4R probability variable jackpot game effect is played on the display screen of the image display unit 104. It can be a jackpot game effect that is not performed. If the game machine 100 does not perform the first non-special jackpot stop effect or the second non-special jackpot stop effect in the change effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot, In the 4R probability variation jackpot game after the performance, the SP4R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed.

  On the other hand, in the case where the gaming machine 100 performs the first non-special jackpot stop effect or the second non-special jackpot stop effect in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variable jackpot, In the 4R probability variation jackpot game after this variation effect, an NR4R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed.

  Conversely, when the gaming machine 100 performs the first non-special jackpot stop effect or the second non-special jackpot stop effect in the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot, When the 4R probability variation jackpot game after the variation effect is performed, the SP4R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed, and when the first non-special bonus hit effect or the second non-special bonus feature stop effect is not performed, this variation effect is performed. In a later 4R probability variation jackpot game, an NR4R probability variation jackpot game effect may be performed.

  Further, in addition to the SP4R probability variation jackpot game effect and the NR4R probability variation jackpot game effect, another 4R probability variation jackpot game effect is provided, and in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R probability variation jackpot, When the special jackpot stop effect is performed, the SP4R probability change jackpot game effect is performed in the 4R probability change jackpot game after the change effect, and when the second non-special jackpot stop effect is performed, the change effect. In the subsequent 4R probability variation jackpot game, when other 4R probability variation jackpot game effects are performed and no post-stop effects are performed, the NR4R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed in the 4R probability variation jackpot game after the variation effects. May be.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 determines whether the post-stop effect is performed in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is the 4R probability variable jackpot, depending on whether the post-stop effect is performed. By making the 16R probability variation jackpot game effect performed in the 4R probability variation jackpot game different, the player's interest in the presence or type of post-stop effects in this variation effect can be further increased.

(Specific flow of fluctuation production when jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot)
Next, a specific flow of the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific flow of the fluctuating effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the gaming machine 100 changes the effect symbol (left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol) in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot (step S400). The effect design is temporarily stopped at the second non-special jackpot (step S410). That is, in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot, the effect design is not temporarily stopped at the special jackpot or the first non-special jackpot. Although not shown here, the gaming machine 100 performs a reach effect with the effect symbol as a reach state before the second non-special big hit temporary stop.

  If the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot and the temporary stop is made at the second non-special jackpot, then the second non-special jackpot temporary stop effect is performed (step S411). And if the big hit determination result is 4R normal big hit and temporarily stopped at the second non-special big hit, the second non-special big hit is maintained after the second non-special big hit temporary stop The symbol is temporarily stopped at the second non-special big hit that has been temporarily stopped (step S401).

  In addition, when the big hit determination result is 4R normal big hit and temporarily stopped at the second non-special big hit, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the production without performing the second non-special big hit temporary stop. The second non-special big hit may be stopped as it is (see the arrow in step S412).

  In the present embodiment, one type of 4R normal jackpot game effect that can be executed in the 4R normal jackpot game is set as one type, and whether or not there is a post-stop effect in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot. However, the common 4R normal jackpot game effect is performed, but is not limited thereto.

  Like the case where the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the gaming machine 100 determines whether or not the post-stop effect has been performed in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, and which post-stop effect. Depending on whether or not, the 4R normal jackpot game effect performed in the 4R normal jackpot game after the variation effect may be varied.

  Specifically, for example, in this case, an SP4R normal jackpot game effect and an NR4R normal jackpot game effect different from the SP4R normal jackpot game effect are provided. For example, the SP4R normal jackpot game effect can be a jackpot game effect in which a movie dedicated to the SP4R normal jackpot game effect is played on the display screen of the image display unit 104, and the NR4R normal jackpot game effect is the playback of this movie. It can be a jackpot game effect that is not performed. If the game machine 100 does not perform the second non-special jackpot stop effect in the variable effect when the jackpot determination result is the 4R normal jackpot, the SP4R normal game is performed in the 4R normal jackpot game after the variable effect. Perform jackpot game production.

  On the other hand, if the gaming machine 100 performs an effect after stopping the second non-special jackpot in a variation effect when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, in the 4R normal jackpot game after the variation effect NR4R Normal jackpot game effect.

  Conversely, when the gaming machine 100 performs an effect after stopping the second non-special jackpot in the variation effect when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot, the 4R normal jackpot game after the variation effect is performed. When the SP4R normal jackpot game effect is performed and the second non-special jackpot stop effect is not performed, the NR4R normal jackpot game effect may be performed in the 4R normal jackpot game after the variation effect.

  In this way, the gaming machine 100 performs 4R in the 4R normal jackpot game after the change effect depending on whether or not the post-stop effect is performed in the change effect when the jackpot determination result is the 4R normal jackpot. By making the normal jackpot game effect different, the player's interest in the presence or absence of the post-stop effect in this variable effect can be further increased.

(Specific display example of fluctuating effects when temporarily stopping at a special jackpot)
Next, a specific display example of a variation effect when temporarily stopping at a special big hit will be described. FIGS. 5-1 is explanatory drawing (the 1) which shows the specific example of a display of a fluctuation | variation effect in the case of making a temporary stop with a special big hit. FIG. 5-2 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) illustrating a specific display example of a variation effect when temporarily stopping at a special big hit. The varying effects shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B can be performed when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot as described above.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 5-1 (t11), the gaming machine 100 starts from the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3 on the display screen of the image display unit 104 in accordance with the start of the variable game. The production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are changed. In the following, when the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3 are illustrated by lower white arrows as shown in FIG. 5-1 (t11), this means that they are changed. .

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 5A (t12), the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 so as to represent “7”. Further, the middle symbol Ez2 is changed similarly to, for example, FIG. 5-1 (t11). As a result, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in a reach state indicating that there is a possibility of a special big hit.

  Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, the gaming machine 100 also displays a predetermined reach effect image or the like when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in the reach state (that is, when the reach effect is being performed). You may make it display on the part 104. FIG. The reach effect image is an image different from the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3, and can be, for example, a character image representing a predetermined character appearing in the effect of the gaming machine 100. Further, when the gaming machine 100 is displaying such reach effect image, the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are displayed in a reduced size or the display position is displayed on the display screen in order to increase the visibility of the reach effect image. It may be moved to the corner.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5-1 (t 13), the gaming machine 100 assumes that the middle symbol Ez 2 represents the same number as the left symbol Ez 1 and the right symbol Ez 3, that is, “7” in the example described here. Stop. As a result, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 were temporarily stopped at a special big hit.

  In this way, when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are temporarily stopped with a special jackpot, the gaming machine 100 performs an effect after the special jackpot temporary stop as described above. When the gaming machine 100 performs an effect after the special jackpot temporary stop, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B (t14), the gaming machine 100 displays an effect image Eg for the effect after the special jackpot temporary stop on the image display unit 104. .

  Here, the effect image Eg is an effect image related to the 16R probability variation jackpot game effect performed in the 16R probability variation jackpot game performed after the current variation effect. In the present embodiment, the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect is performed in the 16R probability variation jackpot game after the variation effect in which the effect after the special jackpot temporary stop is performed. For example, the effect image Eg is shown in the figure. As shown in the figure, the effect image is attached with a message such as “SP16R probable big hit game effect”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5-2 (t15), the gaming machine 100 specializes the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 at the end of the variable game (that is, when a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the variable game and the variable effect). The player is stopped at the jackpot, thereby indicating to the player that the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot.

  Note that, as described above, the gaming machine 100 may not perform the special big hit eye temporary stop after the temporary stop of the special symbols Ez1 to Ez3. In this case, for example, after the display shown in FIG. 5-1 (t13) is performed, the display shown in FIG. 5-2 (t14) is not performed, and the display shifts to the display shown in FIG. 5-2 (t15). To do. In this case, since the display shown in FIG. 5-2 (t13) is not performed, the display shown in FIG. 5-1 (t13) is performed, and then the display shown in FIG. 5-2 (t15) is performed. You may shorten the period until it performs.

  Specifically, for example, in the case where the gaming machine 100 performs an effect after the special jackpot temporary stop, it is shown in FIG. 5-2 (t15) five seconds after the display shown in FIG. 5-1 (t13). Display. Then, the display shown in FIG. 5-2 (t14) is performed for these five seconds. On the other hand, when the special big hit eye temporary stop is not performed, the display shown in FIG. 5-2 (t15) is performed one second after the display shown in FIG. 5-1 (t13). In this way, when performing after the special jackpot temporary stop, it is possible to secure a sufficient stage time for performing the post-special jackpot temporary stop and when the special jackpot temporary stop is not performed. Does not give an extra waiting time to the player and does not give the player the stress of being “waited”.

  When the gaming machine 100 stops the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 at the special jackpot in this way, the gaming machine 100 stops at the special jackpot so that the player can sufficiently confirm the special jackpot (that is, the jackpot determination result). Maintained for a certain period (for example, 1 second). When this period elapses, the 16R probability variation jackpot game is started, and accordingly, the 16R probability variation jackpot game effect is started. When the 16R probability variation jackpot game effect is started, for example, the gaming machine 100 causes the image display unit 104 to display an effect image for 16R probability variation jackpot game effect and hides the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3.

(Specific display example of fluctuating effects when temporarily stopping at the first non-special bonus)
Next, a specific display example of the variation effect when temporarily stopping at the first non-special big hit will be described. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of a specific display example of the changing effect when temporarily stopping at the first non-special big hit. FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of a specific display example of the fluctuating effect when temporarily stopping at the first non-special big hit. The variation effects shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B can be performed when the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot and 4R probability variation jackpot as described above.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 6-1 (t21), the gaming machine 100 starts from the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3 on the display screen of the image display unit 104 in accordance with the start of the variable game. The production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are changed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6A (t22), the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 so as to represent “5”. Further, the middle symbol Ez2 is changed in the same manner as in FIG. 6A (t21), for example. As a result, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in a reach state indicating that there is a possibility of being the first non-special hit. As described above, the gaming machine 100 causes the image display unit 104 to display a predetermined reach effect image or the like when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in the reach state (that is, when the reach effect is being performed). You may do it.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 6-1 (t23), the gaming machine 100 tentatively indicates that the middle symbol Ez2 represents the same number as the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3, that is, “5” in the example described here. Stop. As a result, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 were temporarily stopped at the first non-special hit.

  In this way, when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are temporarily stopped at the first non-special big hit, the gaming machine 100 performs the first non-special big hit after the temporary stop as described above. When the gaming machine 100 performs an effect after the first non-special big hit eye temporary stop, for example, as shown in FIG. The design symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are changed again so that the first non-special big hit) and the “7” double-hit (that is, special big hit) are sequentially represented (indicated by reference numeral 600 in FIG. 6-2 (t24)). See arrow). Accordingly, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a possibility of changing from the temporarily stopped first non-special jackpot to the special jackpot.

  When the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot, that is, when stopping at the special jackpot, as shown in FIG. 6-2 (t25), in accordance with the end of the varying game (that is, the varying game and the varying effect). When a predetermined period elapses from the start), the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped so as to show a double-eyed “7”. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot, that is, when stopping at the first non-special jackpot, as shown in FIG. When a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the fluctuating effect), the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped so as to show the same “5” as in the temporary stop of FIG. 6-1 (t23).

  Note that, as described above, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 at the first non-special big hit, and then does not perform the first non-special big hit after the temporary stop, and the first non-special big hit. There are also cases where it is stopped with the eyes. In this case, for example, after the display shown in FIG. 6-1 (t23) is performed, the display shown in FIG. 6-2 (t24) is not performed, and the display shifts to the display shown in FIG. 6-2 (t26). To do. In this case, since the display shown in FIG. 6-2 (t23) is not performed, the display shown in FIG. 6-1 (t23) is performed, and then the display shown in FIG. 6-2 (t26) is performed. You may shorten the period until it performs.

  Specifically, for example, the gaming machine 100 performs the display shown in FIG. 6A (t23) when performing the post-first non-special jackpot temporary stop effect before the first non-special jackpot stop. After the second, the display shown in FIG. 6-2 (t26) is performed. Then, the display shown in FIG. 6-2 (t24) is performed for the 7 seconds. On the other hand, when the post-first non-special bonus hit temporary stop effect is not performed before the first non-special big hit stop, 1 second after the display shown in FIG. 6-1 (t23) is performed, FIG. The display shown in t26) is performed. In this way, when performing an effect after the first non-special jackpot temporary stop, sufficient performance time for performing the first non-special jackpot temporary stop effect can be secured, and the first non-special jackpot When the presentation is not performed after the temporary stop, no extra waiting time is given to the player and no stress such as “waiting” is given to the player.

(Specific display example of the fluctuating effect when temporarily stopping at the second non-special jackpot)
Next, a specific display example of the variation effect when temporarily stopping at the second non-special big hit will be described. FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating a specific display example of the changing effect when temporarily stopping at the second non-special big hit. FIG. 7-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of a specific display example of the fluctuating effect when temporarily stopping at the second non-special hit. As described above, the variation effects shown in FIGS. 7-1 and 7-2 can be performed when the jackpot determination result is 16R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, and 4R normal jackpot.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 7-1 (t31), the gaming machine 100 uses the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3 on the display screen of the image display unit 104 in accordance with the start of the variable game. The production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are changed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 7A (t32), the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 so as to represent “6”. Further, the middle symbol Ez2 is changed similarly to, for example, FIG. 7-1 (t31). As a result, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in a reach state indicating that there is a possibility that the second non-special hit is likely. As described above, the gaming machine 100 causes the image display unit 104 to display a predetermined reach effect image or the like when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are in the reach state (that is, when the reach effect is being performed). You may do it.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 7-1 (t33), the gaming machine 100 tentatively indicates that the middle symbol Ez2 represents the same number as the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3, that is, “6” in the example described here. Stop. As a result, the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 were temporarily stopped at the second non-special hit.

  In this way, when the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are temporarily stopped at the second non-special big hit, the gaming machine 100 performs the second non-special big hit after the temporary stop as described above. When the gaming machine 100 performs an effect after the second non-special jackpot temporary stop, for example, as shown in FIG. Special design hits), “6” double eyes (that is, the second non-special big hit that was temporarily stopped), and “7” double eyes (ie, special big hits) are sequentially displayed. Ez3 is changed again (see the arrow 700 in FIG. 7-2 (t34)). Accordingly, it is possible to indicate to the player that there is a possibility of changing from the temporarily stopped second non-special big hit to the special big hit or the first non-special big hit.

  When the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot, that is, when stopping at the special jackpot, as shown in FIG. 7-2 (t35), in accordance with the end of the varying game (that is, the varying game and the varying effect). When a predetermined period elapses from the start), the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped so as to show a double-eyed “7”. When the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot, that is, when stopping at the first non-special jackpot, as shown in FIG. When a predetermined period of time elapses from the start of the variation effect), the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped so as to show the double eye of “5”.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, that is, when stopping at the second non-special jackpot, as shown in FIG. When a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the fluctuating effect), the effect symbols Ez1 to Ez3 are stopped so as to show the same “6” double eyes as in the temporary stop of FIG. 7-1 (t33).

  Note that, as described above, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 at the second non-special big hit, and then does not perform the second non-special big hit temporary stop effect, but the second non-special big hit. There are also cases where it is stopped with the eyes. In this case, for example, after the display shown in FIG. 7-1 (t33) is performed, the display shown in FIG. 7-2 (t34) is not performed and the display shifts to the display shown in FIG. 7-2 (t37). To do. In this case, since the display shown in FIG. 7-2 (t34) is not performed, the display shown in FIG. 7 (t33) is performed until the display shown in FIG. 7-2 (t37) is performed. The period may be shortened.

  Specifically, for example, the gaming machine 100 performs the display shown in FIG. 7-1 (t33) when performing the second non-special jackpot temporary stop effect before the second non-special jackpot stop 9 After the second, the display shown in FIG. 7-2 (t37) is performed. Then, the display shown in FIG. 7-2 (t34) is performed during the nine seconds. On the other hand, when the post-second non-special jackpot temporary stop effect is not performed before the second non-special jackpot stop, 1 second after the display shown in FIG. 7-1 (t33) is performed, FIG. The display shown in t37) is performed. In this way, when performing the post-second non-special jackpot temporary stop effect, it is possible to secure sufficient performance time for performing the second non-special jackpot post-temporary stop effect, and the second non-special jackpot temporary stop. When the presentation is not performed after the temporary stop, no extra waiting time is given to the player and no stress such as “waiting” is given to the player.

  Thus, even if the gaming machine 100 is a fluctuating effect in the case where the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot, the effect symbol Ez1 with the first non-special jackpot other than the special jackpot or the second non-special jackpot ~ Ez3 may be temporarily stopped. For this reason, even if the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 at the first non-special jackpot or the second non-special jackpot, “the jackpot determination result may be a 16R probability variable jackpot” It is possible to maintain the player's expectation such as “No”, maintain the player's enjoyment for a long time, and enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 at the second non-special big hits other than the first non-special big hit even if the big hit determination result is a 4R probability variable big hit. There are things to do. For this reason, even if the gaming machine 100 temporarily stops the performance symbol at the second non-special jackpot, the game that “the jackpot determination result may be a 4R probability variable jackpot (not a 4R normal jackpot)” The player's expectation can be maintained, the player's enjoyment can be maintained for a long time, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming machine 100 includes a determination unit 810, a special game execution unit 820, and an effect execution unit 830.

  The determination unit 810 determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player. A special game is a game that is played for a limited period of time, and can be a game that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game that is played outside this period of time. In the present embodiment, the special game is a jackpot game such as a 4R normal jackpot game, a 4R probability variable jackpot game, and a 16R probability variable jackpot game, and the determination unit 810 determines whether or not to perform these jackpot games. To do.

  Although detailed description is omitted because it is a known technique, the determination unit 810 is configured to perform so-called “preliminary determination (sometimes referred to as“ prefetching ”), and the jackpot determination is actually performed. The jackpot determination result may be obtained at a timing before the timing at which

  The special game execution unit 820 has a function of performing a special game based on the determination result of the determination unit 810. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game is a jackpot game, and the determination unit 810 makes a jackpot determination. For this reason, the special game execution unit 820 performs a jackpot game based on the jackpot determination result by the determination unit 810.

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, the special game execution unit 820 opens the jackpot 109 in each round from the first round to the fourth round (that is, for four rounds). Play 4R normal jackpot games. In addition, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot, the special game execution unit 820 opens the winning prize opening 109 in each round from the first round to the fourth round (that is, for four rounds). Play a 4R probable big hit game.

  In other words, in the 4R probability variable jackpot game, the player can make a game ball of the same degree as the 4R normal jackpot game enter the big prize opening 109. For this reason, the player can obtain the same prize ball as the 4R normal jackpot game in the 4R probability variable jackpot game. However, as described above, the 4R probability variation jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the 4R normal jackpot game in that the game state after the jackpot game is a probability variation game state.

  In addition, when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the special game execution unit 820 opens the winning prize opening 109 in each round from the first round to the 16th round (that is, for 16 rounds). Play a 16R probable big hit game. That is, in the 16R probability variation jackpot game, the player can win a larger number of game balls in the grand prize winning hole 109 than in the 4R normal jackpot game or the 4R probability variation jackpot game. Therefore, the player can obtain a larger number of prize balls in the 16R probability variable jackpot game than in the 4R normal jackpot game or the 4R probability variable jackpot game. Furthermore, as described above, the 16R probability variation jackpot game is also a jackpot game in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is a probability variation gaming state.

  From the above, the degree of advantage of each jackpot game in the present embodiment is 16R probability variable jackpot game> 4R probability variable jackpot game> 4R normal jackpot game.

  The effect execution unit 830 has a function of executing a predetermined effect. The effect execution unit 830 controls various effect devices included in the gaming machine 100 such as the image display unit 104 and the speaker 114 and causes them to perform a predetermined operation (for example, display a predetermined image or a predetermined sound). A predetermined effect is executed.

  The effect execution unit 830 performs the change effect described with reference to FIGS. Specifically, for example, when the big hit determination result is 16R probability variation big hit, the production execution unit 830 temporarily stops at the special big hit after changing the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 and produces the special big hit after the temporary stop. Followed by a fluctuating effect that stops at a special jackpot (see FIGS. 2 and 5, etc.).

  In addition, when the big hit determination result is 16R probability variable big hit, the production execution unit 830 temporarily stops at the first non-special big hit after changing the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 and temporarily stops at the first non-special big hit A post production is performed, and after that, the special big hit is changed and a fluctuating production is performed to stop at the special big hit (see FIGS. 2 and 6).

  Furthermore, when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the performance execution unit 830 temporarily stops the second non-special jackpot after changing the rendering symbols Ez1 to Ez3 and then temporarily stops the second non-special jackpot. An effect after stopping is performed, and after that, the special jackpot is changed, and a fluctuating effect that stops at the special jackpot is also performed (see FIGS. 2 and 7).

  On the other hand, when the big hit determination result is 4R probability variation big hit, the production execution unit 830 temporarily stops at the first non-special big hit after changing the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 and temporarily stops at the first non-special big hit A post production is performed, and then a variable production is performed to stop at the first non-special hit (see FIGS. 3 and 6).

  In addition, when the big hit determination result is 4R probability variation big hit, the production execution unit 830 temporarily stops at the second non-special big hit after changing the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 and temporarily stops at the second non-special big hit. A post production is performed, and after that, the first non-special big hit is changed and a fluctuating production is performed to stop at the first non special big hit (see FIGS. 3 and 7).

  In addition, when the big hit determination result is 4R normal big hit, the production execution unit 830 temporarily stops at the second non-special big hit after changing the production symbols Ez1 to Ez3 and temporarily stops at the second non-special big hit. A post production is performed, and then a variable production is performed to stop at the second non-special hit (see FIGS. 4 and 7).

  In addition, the effect execution unit 830 performs a jackpot game effect when the jackpot game is being played. For example, as described above, in this embodiment, the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect, the NR16R probability variation jackpot game effect, the 4R probability variation jackpot game effect, and the 4R normal jackpot game effect are provided.

  Then, when the 16R probability variation jackpot game is being performed, the effect execution unit 830 performs the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect or the NR16R probability variation jackpot game effect. For example, the effect execution unit 830 performs the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect in the variation effect immediately before the 16R probability variation jackpot game, and performs the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect, and does not perform the effect after the special bonus hit temporary stop. NR16R probable big hit game production.

  Further, the effect execution unit 830 performs a 4R probability variable jackpot game effect when the 4R probability variable jackpot game is performed, and performs a 4R normal jackpot game effect when the 4R normal jackpot game is performed. In this way, the effect execution unit 830 determines the jackpot game effect to be performed in the jackpot game according to the type of the jackpot game performed, the presence or absence of the post-stop effect in the immediately preceding variable effect, and the like.

(Example of hardware configuration of gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming machine 100 includes a control unit 900. The control unit 900 includes a main control unit 901 that controls the progress of a game in the gaming machine 100, an effect control unit 902 that controls an effect in the gaming machine 100, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of a prize ball in the gaming machine 100. Part 903.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 901 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 911, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 912, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 913, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 911 controls the entire main control unit 901. The ROM 912 stores a program, data, and the like for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. The RAM 913 is used as a work area for the CPU 911. The main control unit 901 receives signals from various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”).

  For example, a predetermined detection signal is input to the main control unit 901 from the first start port SW921 and the second start port SW922. The first start port SW921 is a SW that detects a game ball won at the first start port 105, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 901 when a win at the first start port 105 is detected. The second start port SW922 is a SW that detects a game ball that has won a prize at the second start port 106, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 901 when a win at the second start port 106 is detected. As a result, the main control unit 901 can detect winning in the first start port 105 and the second start port 106.

  Further, a predetermined detection signal is input to the main control unit 901 from the gate SW 923, the big prize opening SW 924, and the normal prize opening SW 925. The gate SW 923 is a SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 901 when the passage of the gate 108 is detected. The special winning opening SW 924 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 901 when a winning at the special winning opening 109 is detected. The normal winning opening SW 925 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 901 when a winning at the normal winning opening 110 is detected. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  The main control unit 901 is configured to be able to output control signals to various solenoids such as the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 931 and the special prize opening solenoid 932. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 931 opens and closes the ordinary electric accessory 107 in accordance with a control signal input from the main control unit 901. The special winning opening solenoid 932 opens and closes the special winning opening 109 according to the control signal input from the main control unit 901.

  Further, the main control unit 901 is configured to output 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 901. 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, and the like.

  The 1st special symbol display part 112a displays the 1st special symbol for showing the jackpot determination result performed based on the winning to the 1st starting port 105. FIG. The second special symbol display unit 112b displays a second special symbol for indicating a jackpot determination result made based on winning in the second starting port 106. The normal symbol display unit 112c displays a normal symbol for indicating a normal symbol determination result performed based on the game ball passing through the gate 108.

  The hold number display section 112d displays a so-called “hold number”. When the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the main control unit 901 obtains predetermined random numbers (for example, a winning random number, a design random number, and a variation pattern random number, which will be described later) used for jackpot determination and the like. Determination information representing these random numbers is stored in the RAM 913. The main control unit 901 can store the determination information up to a predetermined upper limit (so-called “hold”). Specifically, the gaming machine 100 can store up to four pieces of determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 and determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106. To do.

  The number-of-holds display unit 112d receives the number of pieces of determination information acquired and stored by winning the first starting port 105 (hereinafter referred to as “first holding number”) and the winning to the second starting port 106. The number of pieces of determination information acquired and stored (hereinafter referred to as “second hold number”) is displayed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, the main control unit 901 acquires a predetermined random number used for normal symbol determination and stores the normal symbol determination information representing this random number in the RAM 913. The main control unit 901 can store normal symbol determination information up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). The number-of-holds display unit 112d also displays the number of normal symbol determination information acquired and stored in this way.

  The information display unit 112 may further include a round number display unit, a right-handed notification display unit, and the like. Here, the number-of-rounds display unit displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is being performed. For example, a 16-round jackpot game (for example, a promiscuous jackpot game or a regular jackpot game) is performed. “16” is displayed when the game is played, and “2” is displayed when a two-round jackpot game (for example, a latent jackpot game) is being performed.

  Here, the right-handed notification display unit is lit at a predetermined time to notify the player to make a right-hand hit. For example, in the case of the gaming machine 100, it is easy to win the second start opening 106. It lights up when it is in the probable gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and when it is in a big hit game that can win a prize winning hole 109, and notifies the player to make a right strike.

  Note that the main control unit 901 is configured to be able to output various types of information to the effect control unit 902 and the prize ball control unit 903 (for example, a jackpot determination result). Further, the main control unit 901 can output various information to the outside of the gaming machine 100 via the board external information terminal board 997. The main control unit 901 can realize its function by, for example, a so-called “main control board (sometimes referred to as“ main board ”)”.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 902 includes an effect control unit 902 a that controls the entire effect control unit 902, an image / audio control unit 902 b that performs display control of the image display unit 104, audio output control of the speaker 114, and the effect light unit 115. A lamp control unit 902c that performs lighting control, drive control of the movable accessory 130, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
The production control unit 902a includes a CPU 941, a ROM 942, a RAM 943, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 944, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 941 controls the entire production control unit 902a. The ROM 942 stores programs and data for managing the entire effect control unit 902. The RAM 943 is used as a work area for the CPU 941. The RTC 944 counts and outputs the actual time. Even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off by a backup power source (not shown), the RTC 944 is supplied with power for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RTC 944 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  Although FIG. 9 shows an example in which the RTC 944 is provided in the production control unit 902a, the present invention is not limited to this. The RTC 944 may be provided in the main control unit 901, the image / sound control unit 902b, or the like. Further, the RTC 944 may be arranged alone, and information indicating the measured actual time may be output to the production control unit 902a or the like.

  In addition, a predetermined control signal is input from the effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 to the effect control unit 902a. The effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 input a predetermined control signal according to the player's operation to the effect control unit 902a. As a result, the production control unit 902a can accept operations on the production button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120.

  In addition, the production control unit 902a can communicate various information (for example, commands) with the image / sound control unit 902b and the lamp control unit 902c. For example, when the production control unit 902a receives a predetermined control signal from the production button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 and receives an operation on the control signal, the image / audio control unit displays a command indicating the received operation. 902b and the lamp control unit 902c. Thereby, the production control unit 902a can notify the received operation to the image / sound control unit 902b and the lamp control unit 902c.

  Here, control signals from the effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 are input to the effect control unit 902a, and operations received from the effect control unit 902a to the image / sound control unit 902b and the lamp control unit 902c. Although the command shown is transmitted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a control signal from the effect button 118, the cross key 119, or the operation lever 120 may be directly input to the image / audio control unit 902b or the lamp control unit 902c.

  The production control unit 902a can realize the function by, for example, a so-called “production control board (sometimes referred to as“ sub-board ”)”.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
The image / sound controller 902b includes a CPU 951, a ROM 952, a RAM 953, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 951 controls the entire image / sound control unit 902b. The ROM 952 stores programs and data for performing display control of the image display unit 104 and output control from the speaker 114. The RAM 953 is used as a work area for the CPU 951.

  For example, the CPU 951 reads control data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed from the effect control unit 902a from the ROM 952, and performs display control of the image display unit 104 and output control from the speaker 114 based on this control data. . Note that the CPU 951 may use a known hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method for display control of the image display unit 104. Accordingly, the image / sound control unit 902b can display, for example, the effect design in front of the background image on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  The function of the image / sound control unit 902b can be realized by, for example, a so-called “liquid crystal control board”.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
The lamp control unit 902c includes a CPU 961, a ROM 962, a RAM 963, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 961 controls the entire lamp control unit 902c. The ROM 962 stores programs, data, and the like for performing lighting control of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 964 and driving control of the movable accessory 130. The RAM 963 is used as a work area for the CPU 961.

  For example, the CPU 961 reads out control data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed from the effect control unit 902a from the ROM 962, and based on this control data, lighting control of the effect light unit 115, the panel lamp 964, and the movable accessory The drive control 130 is performed. In addition, a detection signal is input to the lamp control unit 902c from a movable accessory position sensor (not shown) that detects the position of the movable accessory 130, and the lamp control unit 902c sends the detection signal to the movable accessory 130. You may make it utilize for this drive control.

  The lamp control unit 902c can realize its function by, for example, a so-called “lamp control board”. Here, an example has been described in which the production control unit 902a, the image / sound control unit 902b, and the lamp control unit 902c are different boards, but these may be incorporated on the same printed board. . However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
The prize ball control unit 903 includes a CPU 981, a ROM 982, a RAM 983, an input / output interface (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 981 controls the entire prize ball control unit 903. The ROM 982 stores programs and data related to payout of prize balls in the gaming machine 100. The RAM 983 is used as a work area for the CPU 981.

  The prize ball control unit 903 is configured to be able to output a control signal to the payout unit (payout drive motor) 991 and the launch unit 992. For example, the award ball control unit 903 controls the discharge unit 992 by controlling the payout unit 991 based on a payout instruction or the like from the main control unit 901 so as to pay out a prize ball or detecting an operation of launching a game ball. Then, a game ball is fired toward the game area 103.

  The prize ball control unit 903 receives signals from various SWs. For example, the prize ball control unit 903 receives signals from the fixed position detection SW 993 and the payout ball detection SW 994. The fixed position detection SW 993 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 903. The payout ball detection SW 994 is a SW that detects a paid-out game ball, and inputs a detection signal to the prize ball control unit 903 every time a pay-out game ball is detected.

  Further, for example, the prize ball control unit 903 receives signals from a ball presence detection SW 995 and a full tank detection SW 996. The ball presence detection SW 995 is a SW for detecting presence / 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 prize ball control unit 903. . The full tank detection SW 996 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 award ball control unit 903. To do. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  In addition, various information (for example, a payout instruction) is input to the prize ball control unit 903 from the main control unit 901. The winning ball control unit 903 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on the information input from the main control unit 901 and the detection signals input from the various SW 993 to 996. The prize ball control unit 903 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 993 to 996 to the main control unit 901.

  The prize ball controller 903 can also output various types of information to the outside via the frame external information terminal board 998. The prize ball control unit 903 can realize its function by, for example, a so-called “prize ball control board”.

  Note that, for example, the above-described determination unit 810 and special game execution unit 820 can realize their functions when the CPU 911 of the main control unit 901 executes a program stored in the ROM 912. In addition, the effect execution unit 830 executes the program stored in the ROM 942 by the CPU 941 of the effect control unit 902a or the program stored in the ROM 952 by the CPU 951 of the image / sound control unit 902b. Function can be realized.

(Example of processing performed by the main control unit)
Next, an example of processing performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 901 of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1, 10-2, 11 and 12. FIG.

(Main controller processing)
FIG. 10A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating the main control unit process. FIG. 10B is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating the main control unit process. For example, while the gaming machine 100 is activated, the main control unit 901 repeatedly executes the main control unit processing shown in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2 at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 ms).

  In the main control unit processing, the main control unit 901 first determines whether or not the determination information acquisition condition is satisfied (step S1001). This acquisition condition is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, there is a winning at the first start port 105 and the first hold number is less than “4”, or the first 2 It is assumed that there is a winning at the start port 106 and the second reserved number is less than “4”.

  For this reason, the main control unit 901 has a case where there is a winning at the first starting port 105 and the first holding number is less than “4”, and a case where there is a winning at the second starting port 106 and the second holding number. Is affirmative in step S1001. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1001 (step S1001: Yes), the determination information is acquired, the determination information is stored in a predetermined reserved storage area provided in the RAM 913 (step S1002), and the process of step S1003 is performed. Migrate to

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that a winning random number, a design random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as determination information. In the present embodiment, any integer included in the range of “0 to 299” is randomly acquired as the winning random number, and the random number and variation pattern random number are included in the range of “0 to 99”. Any integer is assumed to be obtained randomly.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area for storing the determination information includes four storage areas (first start port first storages) that can store the determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Storage area to fourth storage area for first start opening) and four storage areas (first storage area for second start opening to second storage) that can store determination information acquired by winning the second start opening 106 It is assumed that a starting storage fourth storage area) is provided. Accordingly, the main control unit 901 can store up to four pieces of determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105 and four pieces of determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106.

  When the main control unit 901 obtains the determination information by winning the first start port 105, the main control unit 901 uses the determination information from the first start port first storage area to the first start port fourth storage area. At that time, the determination information is stored in a storage area having the smallest number. As a result, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 is the first storage region for the first starting port → the second storing region for the first starting port from the information acquired first in time series. The third storage area for the first start port is stored in the order of the fourth storage area for the first start port.

  In addition, when the main control unit 901 obtains the determination information by winning the second start port 106, the main control unit 901 stores the determination information in the second storage port first storage area to the second start port fourth storage area. Among them, the determination information is stored in the storage area that is not stored at that time and has the smallest number. Thereby, the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is the first storage area for the second start port → the second storage area for the second start port from the information acquired first in time series. The third storage area for the second start port is stored in the order of the fourth storage area for the second start port.

  Note that, in the jackpot determination process (process for performing jackpot determination) in step S1004, the main control unit 901 determines the determination information stored in the first storage area for the first start opening or the first storage for the second start opening. The determination information stored in the area is used. Specifically, when the determination information is stored in the first storage area for the second start opening, this determination information is used, while when the determination information is not stored in the first storage area for the second start opening. The determination information stored in the first storage area for the first start port is used. As a result, the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is used for the jackpot determination preferentially over the determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Such a function is sometimes called “special priority 2 digestion function”.

  Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, when the main control unit 901 acquires the determination information, the main control unit 901 produces a hold number increase command for notifying that the determination information has been acquired (that is, that the hold number has increased). The data is output to the control unit 902a. Accordingly, the main control unit 901 can notify the effect supervision unit 902a and the like that the determination information has been acquired.

  In addition, since it is a known technique, illustration and detailed description are omitted, but when the main control unit 901 acquires the determination information, the main hit determination result or the like based on the determination information may be determined in advance (sometimes referred to as “prefetching”). ) In this case, when the main control unit 901 makes a pre-determination, the main control unit 901 outputs a pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result to the production control unit 902a. As a result, the main control unit 901 can notify the production control unit 902a of the prior determination result of the acquired determination information.

  The main control unit 901 has no winning at the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106, the first holding number is “4” although there is a winning at the first starting port 105, If there is a winning at the start port 106 and the second hold number is less than “4”, a negative determination is made in step S1001. If a negative determination is made in step S1001 (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1003 as it is.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 901 determines whether or not a start condition for starting a variable game with a special symbol is satisfied (step S1003). This starting condition is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100, and in this embodiment, it is determined that there is no variable game or big hit game, and that there is determination information stored in the reserved storage area. ing.

  Therefore, the main control unit 901 makes a negative determination in step S <b> 1003 if the game is in a variable game or a big hit game or there is no determination information stored in the reserved storage area. If a negative determination is made in step S1003 (step S1003: No), the process directly proceeds to step S1007.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 901 makes an affirmative determination in step S <b> 1003 when there is determination information stored in the reserved storage area and not during a variable game or a big hit game. And when it affirmation determinates by step S1003 (step S1003: Yes), the jackpot determination process for performing a jackpot determination is performed (step S1004).

  The specific processing contents of the jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 and the like. In this embodiment, the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol, the 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, the 4R normal jackpot symbol, and the lost symbol are games. It is prepared in advance by the manufacturer of the machine 100 and stored in advance in the ROM 912 of the main control unit 901. In the jackpot determination process, based on the winning random number or symbol random number of the determination information used for this jackpot determination, the 16R probability variation jackpot symbol, the 4R probability variation jackpot symbol, the 4R normal jackpot symbol, and the loss symbol It is determined which of these symbols is to be stopped.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 901 performs a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern used for the current variation game (step S1005). Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 12 and the like. In this embodiment, twelve types of variation patterns Hp1 to Hp12, each of which defines a different variation time, are prepared in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. Pre-stored in the ROM 912 of the control unit 901 or the like. In the variation pattern determination process, any variation from among the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp12 is determined based on the jackpot determination (that is, the jackpot determination result derived by the latest jackpot determination process) that triggered the present variation game. Determined by the pattern.

  The main control unit 901 controls the first special symbol display unit 112a and the second special symbol display unit 112b to determine the jackpot determination result obtained by the jackpot determination process in step S1004 and the variation pattern determination process in step S1005. The variation game based on the variation pattern obtained by the above is started (step S1006). Thus, after the special symbol is changed with the variation time by the variation pattern obtained by the variation pattern determination process of step S1005, the variation game is stopped at the symbol indicating the jackpot determination result obtained by the jackpot determination process of step S1004. Is started.

  When the main control unit 901 has made a jackpot determination using the determination information stored in the first storage area for the first starting port, the main special control unit 901 plays a special symbol variation game in the first special symbol display unit 112a. Do. In this case, the determination information stored in the first storage area for the first start opening (that is, the determination information used for the jackpot determination) is discarded from the first storage area for the first start opening, The determination information stored in the second storage area for the start opening to the fourth storage area for the first start opening is shifted to a storage area having a smaller number. For example, if the determination information is stored in the second storage area for the first start port, the shift process shifts the second storage area for the first start port to the first storage area for the first start port.

  In addition, when the main control unit 901 makes a jackpot determination using the determination information stored in the first storage area for the second start port, the main special control unit 901 plays a special symbol variation game in the second special symbol display unit 112b. Do. In this case, the determination information stored in the first storage area for the second start opening (that is, the determination information used for the jackpot determination) is discarded from the first storage area for the second start opening, and the second The determination information stored in the second storage area for the start opening to the fourth storage area for the second start opening is shifted to a storage area having a smaller number. For example, if the determination information is stored in the second storage area for the second start opening, the shift process shifts the second storage area for the second start opening to the first storage area for the second start opening.

  Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, the main control unit 901 outputs a change start command for notifying the start of the change game to the effect control unit 902a and the like when the change game is started. For this reason, the production control unit 902a can determine whether or not the variation game has been started by determining whether or not the variation start command has been received.

  In addition, the main control unit 901 indicates the contents of the started variable game, that is, the jackpot determination result obtained by the jackpot determination process in step S1004 and the variation pattern obtained by the fluctuation pattern determination process in step S1005. A change start command including is output. Therefore, the production control unit 902a, based on the received variation start command, the contents of the started variation game, that is, the jackpot determination result obtained by the jackpot determination process in step S1004, and the variation pattern determination process in step S1005. It is possible to identify the fluctuation pattern obtained by the above.

  Further, the main control unit 901 may output a change start command including information indicating the current gaming state (at the start of the current change game). In this way, the production control unit 902a can also specify the current gaming state based on the received change start command.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 901 determines whether or not a variable game is being played (step S1007). If it is determined that the game is not in the changing game (step S1007: No), the process proceeds to step S1012. If it is determined that the variation game is in progress (step S1007: Yes), it is determined whether the variation time according to the variation pattern determined at the start of the variation game has elapsed (step S1008). When it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1008: No), the main control unit process is terminated.

  When it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (step S1008: Yes), the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the jackpot determination result of the jackpot determination performed at the start of the variation game (step S1009), and the variation game is ended.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 901 determines whether or not the jackpot symbol has been stopped (step S1010). As described above, in this embodiment, there are 16R probability variation jackpot symbols, 4R probability variation jackpot symbols, and 4R normal jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols. If any of these jackpot symbols has been stopped, an affirmative determination is made in step S1010, and if none of these jackpot symbols has been stopped, a negative determination is made in step S1010.

  When it is determined that the game is stopped with the jackpot symbol (step S1010: Yes), the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol is started (step S1011). Specifically, if it is stopped at the 16R probability variable jackpot symbol, the 16R probability variable jackpot game is started, and if it is stopped at the 4R probability variable jackpot symbol, the 4R probability variable jackpot game is started and stopped at the 4R normal jackpot symbol. If so, 4R normal jackpot game is started. When the main control unit 901 starts the jackpot game, the main control unit 901 opens the big winning opening 109 in an open mode corresponding to the jackpot game. Since the opening mode of the big winning opening 109 in each jackpot game has been described above, description thereof is omitted here.

  In addition, when starting the jackpot game, the main control unit 901 outputs an opening command for notifying the start of the jackpot game to the production control unit 902a and the like. Therefore, the production control unit 902a can determine whether or not the jackpot game is started by determining whether or not the opening command is received. Further, the main control unit 901 outputs an opening command including information indicating the type of the jackpot game that has been started. For this reason, the production control unit 902a can specify the type of the jackpot game that has been started based on the received opening command.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 901 determines whether or not any jackpot game is in progress (step S1012). When it is determined that none of the jackpot games is in progress (step S1012: No), the main control unit process is terminated. When it is determined that any jackpot game is being performed (step S1012: Yes), it is determined whether or not all rounds of this jackpot game have been completed (step S1013). If there is a round that has not been completed (step S1013: No), the main control unit processing is terminated.

  When it is determined that all rounds are completed (step S1013: Yes), the jackpot game is terminated (step S1014), and a game state setting process for setting a game state corresponding to the jackpot game is performed (step S1015). The main control unit process is terminated. By this game state setting process, for example, the main control unit 901 sets the probability change game state after the 16R probability change big hit game and the 4R probability change big hit game, and sets the time reduction game state after the 4R normal big hit game.

  When it is determined that the game is not stopped with the jackpot symbol, that is, when it is determined that the game is stopped with the lost symbol (step S1010: No), the game state change process is performed (step S1016), and the main control unit process is performed. finish. For example, the main control unit 901 counts the number of changed games played in the short-time gaming state. In step S1016, the main control unit 901 determines whether or not it is in the short-time gaming state, and if it is determined that it is in the short-time gaming state, the number of variable games played in this short-time gaming state is a predetermined number of times (this embodiment It is determined whether it has reached 100 times in the form. If it is determined that the predetermined number of times has been reached, the game state is changed to the normal game state. If it is determined that the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the normal game state is not changed, and the time-saving game state is maintained.

(Example of jackpot determination process)
Next, the jackpot determination process in step S1004 will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination process in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the jackpot determination process in step S1004, the main control unit 901 first performs a winning determination shown in FIG.

  In this winning determination, the main control unit 901 first determines whether the gaming state at that time is a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. If it is determined that the game state is a low-probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 11, if the winning random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is “0”, it is determined that the jackpot is “1”. Any integer included in the range of “˜299” is determined to be lost. Thereby, the jackpot probability by the jackpot determination performed in the low probability gaming state becomes 1/300.

  If it is determined that the game state is a high probability game state, as shown in FIG. 11, any winning random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is included in the range of “0 to 4”. Is determined to be a big hit, and any integer included in the range of “5-299” is determined to be lost. Thereby, the jackpot probability by the jackpot determination performed in the high probability gaming state is 5/300.

  In the example described here, if the winning random number is “0” in the low-probability gaming state, it is determined to be a big hit, and if the winning random number is “0 to 4” in the high-probability gaming state, the jackpot is determined. The determination is made, but the present invention is not limited to this. The value of the winning random number for determining a jackpot in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state is within a range in which the jackpot probability in the high probability gaming state is higher than the jackpot probability in the low probability gaming state. Can be arbitrarily set by the person. The jackpot probability in the high probability gaming state is preferably 10 times or less than the jackpot probability in the low probability gaming state.

  If the main control unit 901 determines that the winning combination is a jackpot, the main control unit 901 further performs the jackpot symbol determination shown in FIG. In this jackpot symbol determination, the main control unit 901 first determines whether the determination information to be used for the jackpot determination is stored in the first storage area for the second start port (that is, the second start port 106). Whether or not it was acquired by winning a prize).

  Then, when it is determined that it is not acquired by winning at the second starting port 106 (that is, acquired by winning at the first starting port 105), as shown in FIG. If the design random number of the determination information to be used is any integer included in the range of “0 to 9”, it is determined that the symbol is 16R probability variation big hit (that is, 16R probability variation big hit), and “10 to 59”. If it is any integer included in the range, it is determined that the 4R probability variation jackpot symbol (that is, 4R probability variation jackpot), and if it is any integer included in the range of “60 to 99”, the 4R normal jackpot symbol ( That is, it is determined as 4R normal jackpot).

  As a result, when the big hit is determined by the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105, the probability is 10R 100 / 16R probability variation jackpot, 50/100 probability is 4R probability variation jackpot, 40/100 4R is usually a big hit with probability.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is acquired by winning at the second starting port 106, as shown in FIG. 11, the design random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is “0 to 49”. ”Is determined to be a 16R probability variation jackpot symbol (ie, 16R probability variation jackpot), and any integer within the range“ 50 to 59 ”is a 4R probability variation jackpot symbol. If it is any integer included in the range of “60 to 99”, it is determined as a 4R normal jackpot symbol (ie, 4R normal jackpot).

  As a result, when the big hit is determined by the determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106, the probability is 16R probability variation big hit with a probability of 50/100, and the probability of 4R probability variation big hit is 10/100 with a probability of 40/100. 4R is usually a big hit with probability.

  In this way, the main control unit 901 can perform a jackpot determination that determines either 16R probability variation jackpot, 4R probability variation jackpot, 4R normal jackpot, or loss. Further, when the main control unit 901 performs the jackpot determination using the determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106, the main control unit 901 determines the jackpot using the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105. Therefore, it is possible to make a jackpot determination that is advantageous to the player, such as being more likely to be a 16R probability variation jackpot than when performing the game.

(Example of variation pattern determination process)
Next, the variation pattern determination process in step S1005 will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing variation pattern determination processing in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As described above, the main control unit 901 uses the jackpot determination result (that is, the jackpot determination result derived by the latest jackpot determination process) triggered by the current variation game in the variation pattern determination process in step S1005. Thus, one of the fluctuation patterns Hp1 to Hp12 is determined.

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 89”, FIG. As shown, the variation pattern Hp1 or the variation pattern Hp2 is determined. In this case, the main control unit 901 refers to the holding number U (the number of determination information stored in the holding storage area at that time) at the time of determining the current fluctuation pattern, and changes if the holding number U <3. The pattern Hp1 is determined. If the holding number U ≧ 3, the variation pattern Hp2 is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp1 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 10 seconds. Although details will be described later, when the change pattern Hp1 is determined by the main control unit 901, the change effect pattern Ep1 is determined in the change effect pattern determination (see step S1303 in FIG. 13) by the effect control unit 902a. Fluctuation effects by the effect pattern Ep1 are performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, after changing the effect design, a changing effect is performed in which the effect is stopped at a break.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp2 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 3 seconds. When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp2, the change effect pattern Ep2 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep2 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, after changing the effect design, a changing effect is performed in which the effect is stopped at a break.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100, when the holding number U is small, it is easy to play a changing game with a changing time of 10 seconds, and when the holding number U is large, a changing game with a changing time of 3 seconds is easily executed. Yes. Therefore, when the number of holdings U is small, it is possible to lengthen the time taken for one fluctuation game and to make the player play the one fluctuation game slowly, and when the number of holdings U is large, one fluctuation game. It is possible to improve the game efficiency by shortening the time required for the game and ending the one-time fluctuation game quickly.

  If the jackpot determination result is a loss, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “90 to 99”, FIG. As shown, the variation pattern Hp3 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp3 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 70 seconds.

  When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp3, the change effect pattern Ep3 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep3 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, a variation effect is performed in which the reach effect is performed after the effect symbol is varied and stopped at the reach lose eye.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 69”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern Hp4 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp4 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 75 seconds.

  When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp4, the change effect pattern Ep4 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep4 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, temporarily stopped at the special big hit, and immediately after that (that is, in this case, the special big hit) There is no effect after the temporary stop). A variable effect is made to stop at the special big hit.

  When the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “70 to 84”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp5 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern Hp5 is a variation pattern that defines a variation time of 80 seconds.

  When the change pattern Hp5 is determined by the main control unit 901, the change effect pattern Ep5 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep5 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, and the temporary stop at the special jackpot and the effect after the special jackpot temporary stop are performed. Fluctuation production to stop at a special big hit is performed.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “85 to 94”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern Hp6 is determined. The variation pattern Hp6 is a variation pattern that defines a variation time of 82 seconds, as shown in FIG.

  When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp6, the change effect pattern Ep6 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep6 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, and the temporary stop is made at the first non-special big hit and the post-first non-special big hit temporary stop effect. After that, a change effect is performed in which the special big hit is changed and stopped at the special big hit.

  When the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variable jackpot, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “95 to 99”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp7 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp7 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 84 seconds.

  When the change pattern Hp7 is determined by the main control unit 901, the change effect pattern Ep7 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep7 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, and the temporary stop is performed at the second non-special big hit and the post-second non-special big hit temporary stop effect is obtained. After that, a change effect is performed in which the special big hit is changed and stopped at the special big hit.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 69”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp8 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp8 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 74 seconds.

  When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp8, the change effect pattern Ep8 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep8 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect symbol, and the temporary stop is performed at the first non-special hit, immediately after that (that is, in this case, There is no production after the first non-special jackpot temporary stop). A fluctuating production that stops at the first non-special jackpot is performed.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variable jackpot, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “70 to 89”, FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp9 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp9 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 81 seconds.

  When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp9, the change effect pattern Ep9 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep9 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, and the temporary stop is made at the first non-special big hit and the post-first non-special big hit temporary stop effect. After that, a fluctuating effect is made to stop at the first non-special jackpot.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “90 to 99”, As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern Hp10 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp10 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 83 seconds.

  When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp10, the change effect pattern Ep10 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep10 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, and the temporary stop is performed at the second non-special big hit and the post-second non-special big hit temporary stop effect is obtained. After that, a changing effect is performed in which the first non-special jackpot is changed to stop at the first non-special jackpot.

  When the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 69”, As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern Hp11 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp11 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 73.5 seconds.

  When the main control unit 901 determines the change pattern Hp11, the change effect pattern Ep11 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep11 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, and the temporary stop is performed at the second non-special hit, immediately thereafter (that is, in this case, There is no production after the second non-special jackpot temporary stop). A variable production that stops at the second non-special jackpot is performed.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a 4R normal jackpot and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “70 to 99”, As shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern Hp12 is determined. As shown in FIG. 12, the fluctuation pattern Hp12 is a fluctuation pattern that defines a fluctuation time of 82.5 seconds.

  When the change pattern Hp12 is determined by the main control unit 901, the change effect pattern Ep12 is determined in the determination of the change effect pattern by the effect control unit 902a, and the change effect by the change effect pattern Ep12 is performed. Specifically, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the reach effect is performed after changing the effect design, and the temporary stop is performed at the second non-special big hit and the post-second non-special big hit temporary stop effect is obtained. After that, a fluctuating effect for stopping at the second non-special jackpot is performed.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100, a variable effect including a reach effect, an effect after a special jackpot temporary stop, a first non-special jackpot temporary stop effect, and a second non-special jackpot temporary stop effect is performed. The variation pattern that becomes is a longer variation time than the variation pattern that will not perform these effects, and it is possible to secure the effect time to perform these effects .

  In the present embodiment, one type of reach effect is used for the sake of brevity, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the reach production may be provided with a reach production called “normal reach” and a reach production that suggests that there is a higher possibility of a big hit than a normal reach called “super reach”. In this case, a variation pattern for performing normal reach and a variation pattern for performing super reach are provided separately. And if the big hit determination result is a big hit, it is easier to determine the fluctuation pattern that performs super reach than the fluctuation pattern that performs normal reach.If the big hit determination result is lost, the fluctuation pattern that performs super reach In addition, it is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern for performing normal reach.

  Furthermore, the post-temporary stop effects such as the post-special jackpot post effect, the first non-special jackpot post-stop effect, and the second non-special jackpot post-stop effect are performed only after super reach, and normal reach It may not be performed later. In other words, a variation pattern that does not perform a post-temporary stop with normal reach, a variation pattern that does not perform a post-temporary stop with super reach, and a post-temporary stop with super reach You may make it provide a fluctuation pattern.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, any variation pattern Hp1 to Hp12 is determined in any gaming state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp12 may be a variation pattern for a normal gaming state, and a variation pattern for a probability variation gaming state, a variation pattern for a short-time gaming state, or the like may be provided separately.

  For example, in this case, the variation time due to the variation pattern for the probability variation gaming state and the variation pattern for the short-time gaming state is, on average, shorter than the variation pattern for the normal gaming state. In this way, in the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which the so-called “holding ball” is easy to accumulate, a variable game that ends in a shorter time than in the normal gaming state is performed, so that the gaming efficiency is higher than the normal gaming state Can be raised.

(An example of processing performed by the production control department)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12, 13, and 14, the processing performed by the effect supervision unit 902a of the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, a description will be given of a variation effect start process performed to start a variation effect.

(Variation production start processing)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation effect start process. For example, while the gaming machine 100 is activated, the effect supervision unit 902a repeatedly executes the variable effect start process shown in FIG. 13 at a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms).

  In the variation effect start process, the effect supervision unit 902a determines whether or not the variation game has been started (step S1301). As described above, the effect supervising unit 902a can determine whether or not the variation game is started by determining whether or not the variation start command is received from the main control unit 901. If it is determined that the variable game has not started (step S1301: No), the variable effect start process is terminated as it is.

  When it is determined that the variable game has been started (step S1301: Yes), the content of the started variable game is specified (step S1302). As described above, the production control unit 902a is used for the contents of the started variable game based on the change start command received from the main control unit 901, that is, for the symbols to be stopped in the current variable game or the current variable game. Can be specified.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 902a determines a variation effect pattern used for the current variation effect based on the identification result of step S1302 (step S1303). As described above, in this embodiment, the variation effect patterns Ep1 to Ep12 are prepared corresponding to the variation patterns Hp1 to Hp12. In step S1303, the effect supervising unit 902a determines the change effect pattern corresponding to the change pattern specified in step S1302, as shown in FIG.

  Subsequently, the production supervision unit 902a, based on the jackpot determination result specified in step S1302 or the variation production pattern determined in step S1303, a combination of production symbols (left design, middle design, and right design) to be stopped by the current variation production. The combination of numbers represented by the design is determined (step S1304).

  In step S1304, for example, if the jackpot determination result is a 16R probability variation jackpot, the production supervision unit 902a determines to be a special jackpot, and if the jackpot determination result is a 4R probability variation jackpot, the first non-special Decide to be a big hit. Further, when the jackpot determination result is 4R normal jackpot, it is determined to be the second non-special jackpot.

  If the jackpot determination result is a loss and the variation effect pattern determined in step S1303 is a variation effect pattern for performing a reach effect, it is determined to be a reach lose. Then, if the jackpot determination result is a loss and the determined variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern that does not cause reach effect, it is determined to be broken.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 902a determines whether or not the change effect pattern that causes the post-stop effect to be performed is determined (step S1305). When the variation effect pattern determined in step S1303 is one of the variation effect patterns Ep5, Ep6, Ep7, Ep9, Ep10, Ep12, the effect supervising unit 902a makes an affirmative determination in step S1305, and uses the other change effect patterns. If yes, a negative determination is made in step S1305. If a negative determination is made in step S1305 (step S1305: No), the process proceeds to step S1307.

  When an affirmative determination is made in step S1305 (step S1305: Yes), a combination of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped before the effect after stop is determined (step S1306). For example, if the variable effect pattern Ep5 is determined in step S1304, the special big hit is determined as a combination of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped (see FIG. 12). If the variation effect pattern Ep6 is determined in step S1304, the first non-special big hit is determined as a combination of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped (see FIG. 12). If the variation effect pattern Ep7 is determined in step S1304, the second non-special big hit is determined as a combination of effect symbols to be temporarily stopped (see FIG. 12).

  Then, the effect supervising unit 902a instructs the image / sound control unit 902b, the lamp control unit 902c, and the like to start the change effect (step S1307), and ends the change effect start process. In step S1307, for example, the effect supervising unit 902a outputs a change effect start command instructing the start of the change effect to the image / audio control unit 902b, the lamp control unit 902c, and the like, thereby instructing to start the change effect. To do. The variation effect start command includes information that allows the image / sound control unit 902b and the lamp control unit 902c to specify the combination of the variation effect pattern determined in step S1303 and the effect symbol determined in step S1304. Yes.

  For example, when the image / sound control unit 902b receives a change effect start command from the effect control unit 902a, the image / sound control unit 902b specifies the change effect pattern determined by the effect control unit 902a based on the change effect start command, and this change effect. The effect data provided corresponding to the pattern is read from the ROM 952, and the display by the image display unit 104 and the output by the speaker 114 are controlled based on the effect data.

  The effect supervision unit 902a stores the variation effect pattern determined in step S1303 in the RAM 943 until the next variation effect pattern is determined, for example. Thereby, the effect supervising unit 902a can store the most recently determined variation effect pattern in the RAM 943.

(Big hit game production start processing)
Next, the jackpot game effect start process performed to start the jackpot game effect will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game effect start processing. For example, while the gaming machine 100 is activated, the effect supervision unit 902a repeatedly executes the jackpot game effect start process shown in FIG. 14 at a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms).

  In the jackpot game effect start process, the effect supervision unit 902a determines whether or not the jackpot game is started (step S1401). As described above, the effect supervising unit 902a can determine whether or not the jackpot game is started by determining whether or not the opening command is received from the main control unit 901. When it is determined that the jackpot game has not started (step S1401: No), the jackpot game effect start process is terminated as it is.

  When it is determined that the jackpot game has started (step S1401: Yes), the type of the jackpot game that has been started is specified (step S1402). As described above, the effect supervising unit 902a can identify the type of the jackpot game that has been started based on the opening command received from the main control unit 901.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 902a refers to the RAM 943 and refers to the change effect pattern of the change effect performed immediately before (that is, the change effect pattern determined most recently) (step S1403). Then, the effect supervising unit 902a performs jackpot game effect pattern determination processing for determining the jackpot game effect pattern used for the current jackpot game effect based on the identification result of step S1402 and the reference result of step S1403 (step S1404). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15 and the like, in the present embodiment, four types of jackpot game effect patterns OEp1 to OEp4 are prepared in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100, and the effect control unit 902a Prestored in the ROM 942 or the like. In step S1404, based on the identification result in step S1402 and the reference result in step S1403, one of the jackpot game effect patterns OEp1 to OEp4 is determined as one of the jackpot game effect patterns.

  Then, the production supervising unit 902a instructs the image / sound control unit 902b, the lamp control unit 902c, etc. to start the jackpot game effect based on the determined jackpot game effect pattern (step S1405), and performs the jackpot game effect start process. finish. In step S1405, the effect supervising unit 902a outputs, for example, a jackpot game effect start command instructing the start of the determined jackpot game effect to the image / sound control unit 902b, the lamp control unit 902c, and the like, thereby determining the jackpot game determined. An instruction is given to start the jackpot game effect by the effect pattern. The jackpot game effect start command includes information that allows the image / sound control unit 902b and the lamp control unit 902c to identify the jackpot game effect pattern determined in step S1404.

  For example, when receiving a jackpot game effect start command from the effect control unit 902a, the image / sound control unit 902b specifies the jackpot game effect pattern determined by the effect control unit 902a based on the jackpot game effect start command, The effect data provided corresponding to the jackpot game effect pattern is read from the ROM 952, and the display by the image display unit 104 and the output by the speaker 114 are controlled based on the effect data.

(Big hit game effect pattern determination process)
Next, the jackpot game effect pattern determination process in step S1404 will be described. FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing the jackpot game effect pattern determination process. As described above, in the jackpot game effect pattern determination process in step S1404, the effect supervision unit 902a determines the specific result in step S1402 (that is, the type of jackpot game) and the reference result in step S1403 (that is, the variation effect pattern of the immediately preceding variable effect). ) Is determined as one of the jackpot game effect patterns from the jackpot game effect patterns OEp1 to OEp4.

  For example, in the present embodiment, for a 16R probability variation jackpot game, it is possible to determine a jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 that defines SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect and a jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 that defines NR16R probability variation jackpot game effect. It is configured. For this reason, the effect supervising unit 902a determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 or the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 in the jackpot game effect pattern determination process when the 16R probability variation jackpot game is specified in step S1402.

  In this case, when the reference result of step S1403 is the variation effect pattern Ep5, that is, when the immediately preceding variation effect includes an effect after the special jackpot temporary stop, the effect supervision unit 902a determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1. To decide. On the other hand, if the reference result of step S1403 is other than the fluctuation effect pattern Ep5 (that is, the fluctuation effect patterns Ep4, Ep6, and Ep7), that is, the effect change unit 902a includes the effect after the temporary jackpot temporary stop. If not, the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 is determined.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can perform the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect by the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 when the variation effect by the variation effect pattern Ep5 becomes the 16R probability variation jackpot game. Further, when the 16R probability variation jackpot game is changed from the variation effects by the variation effect patterns Ep4, Ep6, Ep7, the NR16R probability variation jackpot game effect by the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, for the 4R probability variation jackpot game, a jackpot game effect pattern OEp3 that defines a predetermined 4R probability variation jackpot game effect is configured to be determinable. For this reason, the effect supervising unit 902a determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp3 in the jackpot game effect pattern determination process when the 4R probability variation jackpot game is specified in step S1402.

  In the present embodiment, for a 4R normal jackpot game, a jackpot game effect pattern OEp4 that defines a predetermined 4R normal jackpot game effect is configured to be determinable. For this reason, the effect supervising unit 902a determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp4 in the jackpot game effect pattern determination process when the 4R normal jackpot game is specified in step S1402.

  It should be noted that here, if the variation effect by the variation effect pattern Ep5 is changed to the 16R probability variation jackpot game, the SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect is always performed by the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1, and the variation effect patterns Ep4, Ep6, and Ep7 are used. When the 16R probability change jackpot game is changed from the variation effect, the NR16R probability change jackpot game effect is always performed by the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, even if the variation effect by the variation effect pattern Ep5 is performed or the variation effect by the variation effect patterns Ep4, Ep6, Ep7 is performed, the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 and the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 can be determined. Configure. In this case, the production supervision unit 902a performs a predetermined lottery using a known lottery technique in the jackpot game production pattern determination process in the case where the variation production by the variation production pattern Ep5 is performed, and the lottery result Based on this, it may be determined whether the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 or the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2.

  In this case, for example, the effect supervising unit 902a determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 with a higher probability than the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 (for example, determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 with a probability of 90/100 and 10/100 The jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 is determined with the probability of).

  Further, in this case, the effect supervision unit 902a performs a predetermined lottery using a well-known lottery technique in the jackpot game effect pattern determination process in the case where the variation effect by the variation effect patterns Ep4, Ep6, and Ep7 is performed. Based on the lottery result, it may be determined whether the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 or the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2. In this case, for example, the effect supervising unit 902a determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 with a higher probability than the jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 (for example, determines the jackpot game effect pattern OEp2 with a probability of 90/100 and 10/100 The jackpot game effect pattern OEp1 is determined with the probability of

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 is configured to stop (for example, temporarily stop) the effect symbol at a non-special hit in the variable effect, and to stop (for example, temporarily stop) the effect symbol at the special hit. After stopping at a non-special big hit or special big hit (for example, temporary stop), and then performing a predetermined post-stop effect (for example, after the special big hit eye temporary stop, the first non-special big hit after the temporary stop, and the first 2 non-special jackpot temporary stop effect) can be executed. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 can entertain the player with the post-stop effect even after the effect symbol is stopped (for example, temporarily stopped), maintaining the player's enjoyment for a long time, and Can be increased.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 changes the effect design (for example, the first non-special jackpot tentative provision) to change the effect symbol as a special post-stop effect after the production symbol is stopped (for example, temporarily stopped) at the non-special feature hit. A post-stop effect and a second non-special jackpot temporary stop effect) can be executed, while the post-stop effect after the effect symbol is stopped (for example, temporarily stopped) at a special jackpot is different from the change effect. An effect (for example, an effect after a special jackpot temporary stop) can be executed. For this reason, the gaming machine 100 has different pleasures when the presentation symbol is stopped (for example, temporarily stopped) at a non-special big hit and when the presentation symbol is stopped (for example, temporarily stopped) at a special big hit. Can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be further enhanced.

  In addition, when the gaming machine 100 stops the effect symbol at the special jackpot (for example, temporarily stops) and executes the post-stop effect (for example, the effect after the special jackpot temporary stop), the subsequent jackpot game (for example, 16R probability variation jackpot) It is possible to execute a jackpot game effect (for example, SP16R probability variation jackpot game effect) different from normal in the game. For this reason, when the gaming machine 100 executes the post-stop effect (for example, the post-special jackpot temporary stop effect) by stopping the effect symbol (for example, the temporary stop) at the special jackpot, in the jackpot game after the fluctuating effect. However, it is possible to give special enjoyment to the player, maintain the player's enjoyment for a long time, and enhance the interest of the game.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to maintain the player's enjoyment for a long period of time and enhance the interest of the game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 104 Image display part 105 1st start opening 106 2nd start opening 109 Large winning opening 810 Judgment part 820 Special game execution part 830 Production execution part 901 Main control part 902 Production control part 902a Production control part 902b Image / audio control Part

Claims (3)

Determining means for determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game execution means for executing the special game based on the determination result of the determination means;
Production execution means for executing a predetermined production;
With
The special game execution means includes
When executing a first special game and when executing a second special game different from the first special game,
The production execution means
Based on the determination result of the determination means, it is possible to execute a changing effect that stops after changing a predetermined effect symbol,
In the fluctuating effect, when the effect symbol is stopped in the first mode that suggests that the first special game is executed, and second that indicates that the second special game is executed. There is a time when the effect design is stopped in an aspect,
A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined post-stop effect can be executed after the effect symbol is stopped in the first aspect or the second aspect. The production execution means
While it is possible to execute a change effect that changes the effect symbol to the second aspect as an effect after the stop after the effect symbol is stopped in the first aspect,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific effect different from the change effect can be executed as the post-stop effect after the effect symbol is stopped in the second mode. The production execution means
When a special game is being executed by the special game execution means, any one of a plurality of special game effects can be executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein as the specific effect, an effect related to a special game effect that is executed immediately thereafter can be executed.

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