JP2022159835A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine having new game properties using an easy-to-win state.SOLUTION: An easy-to-win state set with fulfillment of a first condition as an opportunity can be completed on the basis of the number of times of pattern variations executed in the easy-to-win state, and the number of times of a pattern variation in which the easy-to-win state can continue thereafter becomes small, or the easy-to-win state is completed in one portion of execution of a specific pattern variation in which winning/losing determination results is losing and a special pattern is stopped and displayed in a special pattern, in the easy-to-win state set with fulfillment of a first condition as an opportunity.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

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

A game machine typified by a pachinko machine or the like is configured to be able to execute pattern variation based on the winning of a game ball into a start hole, and determines whether or not a big win is won with the start of pattern variation. Judgment is executed, and when a big win is won in the pertinent judgment, a big win game is started by starting the big win game based on the end of the pattern variation, and when the big win is won. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP 2016-209320 A

In this type of gaming machine, by setting an easy-to-win state in which it is easy for a game ball to enter the starting hole, the interest in the game and motivation to play are improved. However, there is room for improvement from the standpoint of increasing the interest in games and the motivation to play.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine having a new game feature using the easy winning state.

According to the present invention, a game ball can be shot, a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a jackpot is won with the start of the pattern variation. A win-or-fail decision including at least a decision as to whether or not to play is executed, special symbols are variably displayed, the special symbols are stop-displayed when the symbol variation is completed, and a big win game is generated based on the result of the win-or-fail determination. , a gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after the completion of the symbol variation in which the win/fail determination is executed, comprising game state management means for managing a game state, wherein the game state management means is the second start port It is possible to set an easy winning state in which it is easy for a game ball to win a prize, and in a state where the easy winning state is not set, the easy winning state is set when the first condition is satisfied. , the easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied can be terminated based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state, and the first condition is satisfied. In the easy-to-win state set with this as an opportunity, at least a part of when the result of the winning/failure determination is a loss and the specific symbol variation is executed in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol, after that There is provided a gaming machine characterized in that the number of symbol variations in which the easy winning state can continue is reduced, or the easy winning state ends.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having a new game property using an easy winning state.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device arranged in area II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in area III shown in FIG. 1 and its surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine. Figure 8 (a) is a lottery table for judging special figures, and Figure 8 (b) is a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when the result of judging special figures is a big hit. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit. FIG. 9(a) shows a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 9(b) shows a case where the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in. FIG. 10(a) shows a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and FIG. 10(b) shows a case where the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in. FIG. 11(a) is a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and FIG. 11(b) is when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in. FIG. 12(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 12(b) is a diagram showing the average variation time relationship for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. FIG. 13(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is lost, and FIG. (b) is a table that organizes whether or not the number of times of time reduction related to the symbol d is set when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in each special figure variation pattern derivation state. FIG. 14(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, and FIG. 14(b) is a special figure It is a figure which shows typically the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined in the design fluctuation|variation which concerns on the special figure 2 at the time of fluctuation pattern derivation|leading-out state PC1. FIG. 15(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, and FIG. 15(b) is a special figure It is a figure which shows typically the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined in the design fluctuation|variation which concerns on the special figure 2 at the time of fluctuation pattern derivation|leading-out state PC2. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a specific example of the special notification effect. FIG. 17 is a flow of special notification effect control processing. FIG. 18(a) is a diagram schematically showing the lottery table A used for the special notification effect execution lottery, and FIG. 18(b) schematically showing the lottery table B used for the special notification effect execution lottery.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" refers to being advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls (game Medium) refers to being advantageous in terms of the amount of acquisition (not limited to the payout of game balls, but including the payout of medals).

<Features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in this embodiment will be described.
In describing the features, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the description of the gaming machine 10 after this description also has the same usage in the parentheses. may describe the configuration.

The present invention
A game ball can be shot, and a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port (first start port 57) or the second start port (second start port 59), and pattern variation Along with the start of the above, a win-or-fail judgment including at least a judgment of whether or not to win a big hit is executed, and a special pattern is variably displayed, and at the end of the pattern fluctuation, the special pattern is stopped and displayed, and based on the result of the above-mentioned win-or-fail judgment. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of symbol variation for which the win/loss judgment is executed, when a jackpot game is generated by
Equipped with game state management means (game state control means 155) for managing the game state,
The gaming state management means is
It is possible to set an easy winning state (normal figure high accuracy) in which it is easy to win a game ball to the second start port,
In the state where the easy winning state is not set, the easy winning state is set when the first condition (end of the jackpot game related to the symbol B) is satisfied, and
The easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied can be terminated based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state,
In the above-mentioned easy-to-win state, which is set when the above first condition is satisfied, there is a specific symbol variation in which the result of the winning/failure determination is lost and a specific symbol (symbol d) is stopped and displayed in the special symbol. At least part of the execution, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that is reduced, or the easy winning state ends;
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the easy winning state is shortened without going through the big win game, thereby improving the game interest.

In addition, in the present invention, when the specific symbol variation is executed in the easy winning state, the number of symbol variations in which the easy winning state can continue after that does not change, or the easy winning state does not change after that. There may be cases where the number of symbol variations that can be continued increases.

Moreover, the first condition is not particularly limited, and may be any condition as long as it is a condition for setting an easy winning state. This also applies to the second condition, which will be described later. In particular, in the present invention, except for an invention that includes both the first condition and the second condition, the second condition in an invention that includes both the first condition and the second condition in addition to the first condition may be included.

Further, the specific symbol variation simply means a symbol variation in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed, and the number of symbol variations that can continue the easy winning state decreases or the easy winning state ends. It does not matter whether or not the information related to the easy winning state is changed after that.

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<Regarding the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device 90 arranged in the area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10. FIG.
1 to 5 are merely necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may Also, the game machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted within the scope that does not hinder the effects of the present invention.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots game balls onto a front area (hereinafter referred to as a "game area 50a") of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when a game ball enters a winning hole (for example, the big winning hole 55 or the like), a prize ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into a winning hole may be simply expressed as "winning (into a winning hole)".

The game machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 with a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the game board 50. and a front frame 20 that has been formed.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 , and can be opened and closed to the front side of the outer frame 15 . The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (to the right in this embodiment). turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported by a hinge mechanism 21 centering on the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17 . The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) is possible.
In addition, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 as seen through.
In addition, the front frame 20 is provided with an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are separated vertically and provided integrally with the front frame 20. .
The front frame 20 also has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and by rotating the operating handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are shot toward the game area 50a. It's like

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 is provided with a middle frame door open sensor 76 for detecting whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame door open sensor 77 for detecting whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17 . In this embodiment, each of these open door sensors is ON in the open state and OFF in the closed state. However, these open door sensors may be configured to be OFF when the door is open and to be ON when the door is closed.
Thereby, the game machine 10 can detect both the opening/closing state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the opening/closing state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball receiving tray 27 . This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting return operation of the prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can accept a player's operation for switching the effect that occurs during the game or for obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, right cursor button 38d, middle cursor button 38e) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. included. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit based on changes in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, on the side of the upper bulb tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 is provided which is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown).

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 for discharging game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball extraction mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating it, similar to the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both mechanisms 36, it is possible to discharge the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are provided on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. The upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed of light-transmitting covers, and frame lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are provided inside the covers, respectively. there is The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can emit sounds or turn on or off in conjunction with effects, error notifications, and the like that occur during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display section 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display section 82 arranged around the main display section 81 . The sub-display section 82 further includes an upper sub-display section 82a arranged above the main display section 81, a left sub-display section 82b arranged on the left side of the main display section 81, and a main display section 81. and a right sub-display portion 82c arranged on the right side of the .
Here, the main display section 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub-display section 82a, left sub-display section 82b, and right sub-display section 82c are movable liquid crystal displays operated by actuators such as motors (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display the variable display of the symbol row performed in conjunction with the variable display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol rows (decorative symbols) displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol rows. Although the direction of the variable display of each symbol row in this embodiment is downward, the direction is not particularly limited. For example, any of the upward direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction) may be used.
Here, the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81. However, the pattern row extends from the back of the main display section 81 to the front or the opposite direction. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, the perspective method) that makes the player recognize that the display is changing.
In addition, the decorative patterns in this embodiment include "1 pattern" imitating the number "1", "2 patterns" imitating the number "2", "3 patterns" imitating the number "3", "4 patterns" imitating the number "4", "5 patterns" imitating the number "5", "6 patterns" imitating the number "6", "7 patterns" imitating the number "7" , "8 symbols" imitating the number "8", and "9 symbols" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 pattern", "3 patterns", "5 patterns", "7 patterns", and "9 patterns" are collectively referred to as "odd number patterns", and "2 patterns" and "4 patterns". , “6 symbols” and “8 symbols” may be collectively referred to as “even number symbols”.

Each of the sub display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display portion 82a are on the upper side of the main display portion 81, the left sub-display portion 82b is on the left side of the main display portion 81, and the right sub-display portion 82c is on the main display. Each sub-display portion 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position where the entire display area of the sub-display portion 82 overlaps the display area of the main display portion 81. .

Further, liquid crystal display devices are employed for all of the effect display devices 80 (the main display section 81, the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c) in this embodiment. Implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be employed as the effect display device 80 .

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display section 81 , and these LEDs constitute the display area of the pattern display device 90 . A special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed on the symbol display device 90 .
Also, the pattern display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display section 81, and the display area of the pattern display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
The arrangement and number of LEDs associated with the pattern display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. not to be

The special symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in this embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 .
In addition, the special design may be abbreviated as "special design", the first special design as "special design 1", and the second special design as "special design 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal design in this embodiment is displayed on the normal design display device 93 .
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general figure", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

The symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 96 in addition to the display devices described above.
The first special symbol reservation lamp 94 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 1 symbol variations, and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 2 symbol variations. And, the normal design reservation lamp 96 can specify the number of design fluctuations of the normal design that is reserved, and both of the lighting modes of the two LEDs (in this embodiment, only right lighting = 1, left and right lighting = 2, blinking on the right side + constant lighting on the left side = 3, blinking on the left and right sides = 4) makes it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation that stops and displays the special symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol". In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as "symbol variation of the normal symbol".
In addition, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol row (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from the "variation of the symbol of the special symbol" and the "variation of the symbol of the normal symbol". It may be referred to as "symbol variation".
It should be noted that, in the following description, when simply referred to as "symbol variation", it means the symbol variation of special symbols unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, and decorative members are arranged so that the launched game balls roll. A game area 50a is defined in .
In addition, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 are provided to guide game balls shot by rotating the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a. It is The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with reference to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a peg-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The gaming machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotational operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left-handed hitting) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed hitting) where the game ball hit harder rolls. are placed.

FIG. 4 shows the main winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the illustrated winning opening is an example. , and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A large winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning of the large winning opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72. In the embodiment, 15) prize balls are awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the big prize opening 55 . The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state in a part of the jackpot game that is started due to the jackpot being derived by the special figure winning/losing determination described later, and a big prize is awarded along with this. Winning to the mouth 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55. Therefore, the jackpot game in which the chance of winning prize balls is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as "round game", the total number of round games that occur in one big hit is " The number of rounds" is terminated when a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10) of game balls enter the big winning slot 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. becomes.
In addition, one open state is also ended based on the passage of a sufficient time (30s (seconds) in this embodiment) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the big winning opening 55. do.
Here, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls in one round game, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round game, a case where more than 10 game balls enter the big winning hole 55 may occur.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the central lower part of the game area 50a. A first starting hole sensor 70 is attached to the first starting hole 57, and the winning of the first starting hole 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting hole sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting hole 57. The determined number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded. In at least a part when the winning to the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting hole sensor 71 is attached to the second starting hole 59, and the winning to the second starting hole 59 is determined by the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 71, and is associated with the second starting hole 59. The determined number (1 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded.
In at least a part when the winning to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59 . The normal electric accessory 61 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to enter a game ball in the second starting port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. transitions to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per normal pattern that is performed by winning in the pattern variation of the normal pattern, and accordingly the winning to the second start port 59. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 59, so while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls due to the prize balls, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 It can greatly increase the chances of being executed.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63 , and winning to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74 . In at least a part of the case where winning to the gate 63 is determined, the pattern variation of the normal pattern will be performed.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning slot sensor 73 is attached to the general winning slot 67, and the winning to the general winning slot 67 is determined by the detection result of the general winning slot sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning slot 67 ( In this embodiment, 4) prize balls are provided.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Also, a plurality of general prize winning openings 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that is hit into the game area 50a and does not enter the above-described winning holes falls into an out hole 69 and is processed as an out ball.
In addition, in this embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 (not shown) is provided for detecting an out ball, which is a game ball entering the winning hole and the out hole.

On the back of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. A second sub-control board case 309 storing a control board 300, a power control board case 509 storing a power control board 500, and a payout control board case 409 storing a payout control board 400 are attached. In addition to the rear surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 that covers part of the rear surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
A RAM clear switch 43 is provided on the main control board 100 .
Further, the substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of a member having transparency, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 and a backup power supply for generating normal power supply to electronic and electric parts such as the above-mentioned control board based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply reaches a predetermined voltage drop).
Also, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
In addition, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects the power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 respectively. Send to
The backup power supply circuit 502 is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided.

A game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged on the back surface of the game board 50 above the opening/closing cover 45 . The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the balls put out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

So far, the structure of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described, but these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented with another structure.

<Regarding the control configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. Note that the control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a temporary storage area and a buffer memory, and a peripheral board. , an I/O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 for generating random numbers (hard random numbers) by operating in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101. are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by backup power generated in a backup power supply circuit, which will be described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, when the power is restored after a power failure (when the power is turned on), the data can be used to restore the game machine 10 to the state immediately before the power failure. Configured to back up information. For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register that were held when a power failure occurred, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stop state or game possible state), the current special drawing lottery state, the current Information related to the game such as the normal drawing lottery state is backed up. These pieces of information are cleared (initialized) by RAM clear processing. Therefore, after the RAM is cleared, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (special figure low certainty and general figure low certainty described later) will be newly set. Further, when the RAM clearing process is executed, the symbol row related to the decorative symbols is in a state in which the initial symbol combination (in this embodiment, "1 symbol-3 symbol-5 symbol") is stopped and displayed. When the RAM clearing process is not executed when the game is turned on, and when the pattern variation is not being executed at the time of power failure immediately before, the initial pattern combination is stopped and displayed. Further, this initial symbol combination is stopped and displayed only when the power is turned on, and is not stopped and displayed by execution of symbol variation.

In the present embodiment, at least, in addition to the area in which such game-related information is stored (sometimes referred to as the game-related area of the RAM 103), the complement of the checksum related to the game-related area of the RAM 103 and An area in which a backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is backed up. When the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 is restored using the backed up various information stored in the game-related area of the RAM 103 and the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103 .
Note that the specific method of backup in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be implemented with a configuration capable of holding data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state and a second memory referred to when the gaming machine 10 is operating. In that case, the game machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory when the power is cut off, and transfers the saved information from the first memory to the first memory when the power is restored. It is sufficient to recover to the second memory.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first start sensor 70, a second start sensor 71, a large winning sensor 72, a general winning sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, a middle frame door open sensor 76, It is electrically connected to the front frame door open sensor 77 and the like, and is configured so that detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I/O port 104 .

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp. 96 , is electrically connected to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66 , and configured to be able to control these via the I/O port 104 .
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation section 39 and the RAM clear switch 43, and is configured to detect the operation of the main operation section 39. FIG.

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. They are communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 .
Data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. is configured to
Also, in this embodiment, a parallel transmission method is used for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be used.

The first sub-control board 200 is a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processing related to game effects based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as effect control programs and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. A RAM 203 functioning as a work area or buffer memory, and an I/O port 204 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices are provided. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 outputs an image control command for instructing an image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 to the voice control board 310 in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. A voice control command for instructing a voice to be displayed, lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22, the sub display part 82, etc. Generate.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 so as to enable two-way communication, and each control command (image control command, audio control command) is transmitted to the first sub-control board. While being transmitted from the control board 200 to the second sub control board 300 or the audio control board 310, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received is sent to each control board (second It is transmitted from the sub control board 300 and the audio control board 310 to the first sub control board 200 .

The first sub-control board 200 is also electrically connected to the frame lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204 . The lighting of the frame lamp 35 is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .
Furthermore, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 and transmits movable control data via the I/O port 204 . The movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 are configured so that their movements are controlled by the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processing related to image effects based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores image control programs and various data, and a temporary storage area. and an I/O port 304 for inputting and outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to execute such main control.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data in accordance with the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301; It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates sound data according to the content of the presentation based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 . The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in the image ROM according to instructions from the CPU 301, and transmits image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. do. The VDP is also connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read out from the image ROM.

The audio control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various arithmetic processing related to audio effects based on audio control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores audio control programs and audio data, and a work that serves as a temporary storage area. It has a RAM 313 that functions as an area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 314 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to perform various controls. Therefore, the audio control board 310 reads the audio data stored in the ROM 312 according to the audio control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read audio data, and produces the final audio data after synthesis. can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via an amplifier, and the speaker 33 can be caused to output sound.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM and a RAM (all not shown).
In addition, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and controls the payout unit 48 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the shooting mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control shooting of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 is based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, the normal power supply circuit for generating the normal power supply for the electronic parts and electrical parts such as the above-mentioned control board, and the backup power supply for generating the backup power supply. It is composed of a power supply circuit and a power failure detection circuit (both not shown) that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply falls to a predetermined voltage).
In addition, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). supplied.
In addition, the power supply control board 500 sends a power interruption signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 when the power interruption is detected by the power interruption detection circuit. Send.
The backup power supply circuit is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 You may make it provide for each.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have functional configurations not shown in FIG. 8 to 12 will be referred to as necessary when describing the functional configuration.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes an entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main reservation control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery process execution means 175, and power It is provided with disconnection processing executing means 180, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described using FIG.

First, the main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing data read by the means provided on the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in corresponding storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted by the command transmission means to the sub-command management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later. be done.

The winning-ball determining means 110 determines whether or not a game has been won in each winning hole based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when it is determined that a prize has been awarded to the winning slot, the random number circuit 105 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning slot. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generating means 115, when it is determined that the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 wins, generates a random number for special figure win/loss determination, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. Obtain a random number for the lottery and a random number for the special pattern variation pattern lottery. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won a prize, the main information storage means 160 stores the random numbers for determining whether the normal pattern is right or wrong, the random numbers for the normal pattern stop pattern lottery, and the random numbers for the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Store in the storage area.
The random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not the multiple types of random numbers that it updates are normally updated. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that the update abnormality of the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main suspension control means 120 performs control related to suspension of the symbol variation of the special figure and suspension of the symbol variation of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for the special figure right or wrong determination, the random number for the special figure stop pattern lottery, and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which were obtained as a result of winning the first start port 57, It is withheld (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 is added by 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130 used) is decremented by 1 for each (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 suspension counter"), and the value of the special figure 1 suspension counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment, the The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation suspension information is used, the used operation suspension information is cleared, and the remaining operation suspension Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation counter which is 1 less than the current special figure 1 reservation counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 reservation counter.
In addition, the main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the special figure 2 reservation counter is called the special figure 2 reservation counter.
Further, in the following description, "suspension of operation suspension information" may be expressed as "suspension of pattern variation" or simply "suspension".
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (reservation counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter A command (pending command) is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when both the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation holding information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 2 is preferentially The priority variation used is done.

A pre-determination means 125 executes pre-determination for a look-ahead performance targeting the operation suspension information at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information suspended this time, and pre-determines each of the special figure propriety determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the results of these preliminary determinations are the same as the results of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
Since the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160) at least part of the timing of the predetermined pre-determination, following the pending command will be sent. Here, the predetermined pre-judgment timing refers to a timing that is not during the jackpot game, for example, there is a timing that the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, if the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is withheld during the normal figure high accuracy to be described later, since the prior determination is regulated, the transmission of the prior determination command corresponding to the prior determination Regulated. On the other hand, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 2 is suspended during the general pattern low probability described later, the prior determination may be restricted or the prior determination may not be restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure suitability determination means 131, a special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 133, and the special figure suitability determination means 131, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and the special figure. The processing by each means is executed in order of the fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 . The special figure lottery means 130 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied.
It should be noted that "the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot game is not in progress, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is executing the pattern variation (special figure 1 or Including during the stop display of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2), all the conditions of the presence of operation pending information in at least one of the special figures 1 and 2 are satisfied.

Here, FIGS. 8 to 11 are diagrams schematically showing lottery tables used in the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In the lottery using the lottery table, including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order (there is only one lottery value to be targeted). , the number of times of addition is one), and the result corresponding to the lottery value with carry (overflow) is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery tables, names are given to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation. Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, if there are items described for convenience of explanation, or "-" or "0" as lottery values, these necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. is not. A lottery value with "-" or "0" will not win the lottery. Furthermore, when the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%. you don't have to. Also, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery coincides with the random number range used in the lottery, the last addition of the lottery values always generates a carry, so that addition is not necessary. Well, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure suitability determination means 131 reads the random number for the special figure suitability determination for each pattern variation, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure suitability determination to determine by lottery whether to win a big hit or a loss. Execute the special figure propriety determination to be determined.
FIG. 8(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure propriety determination, and the lottery table is commonly used for special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. Since the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, if the special figure lottery state is low probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special figure low probability"), 205/65536 (about A big hit is derived with a probability of 1/320).
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special figure high probability"), a big hit is derived with a probability of 600/65536 (about 1/109).

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The stop pattern of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 ~999. Therefore, when the jackpot is derived in special figure 1, the probability of 500/1000 (1/2) is symbol A, and the probability of 450/1000 (about 1/2.22) is symbol B. Symbol C is determined as the stop symbol with a probability of 1000 (1/20).
Here, the symbol A has a number of rounds of 4, and after the jackpot game is finished, the stop symbol (which may be referred to as a Such a big hit may be referred to as a "variable probability big hit"). On the other hand, the symbol B and the symbol C have the number of rounds of 4, and after the end of the jackpot game, the stop symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "normal symbol") that becomes a special low probability and a normal symbol high probability. Such a big hit may be called a "normal big hit"). In particular, the number of pattern variations that the normal pattern high probability continues after the jackpot game related to the pattern B (the number of times of time reduction) is 300 times, and the pattern fluctuation that the normal pattern high probability continues after the big hit game related to the symbol C is completed. The number of times is 1000 times. In this way, it can be said that the symbol A is a stop symbol more advantageous than the symbol B or the symbol C with respect to the special symbol lottery state after the end of the big win game, and the symbol C is the symbol B with respect to the general pattern lottery state after the end of the big win game. It can be said that it is a more advantageous stopping pattern than.
FIG. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is It is 0 to 999 in the same manner as the stop symbol lottery in FIG. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in the special figure 2, the symbol a has a probability of 750/1000 (about 1/1.33), the symbol b has a probability of 250/1000 (1/4), and the stop symbol is determined as
Here, the pattern a is a probability variable pattern that has a round number of 10 and a special figure high probability and a normal figure high probability after the end of the big hit game, and the symbol b has a round number of 4 and a special figure high after the big hit game ends. It is a normal pattern that is sure and normal. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is a stop symbol that is more advantageous than the symbol b in terms of the number of rounds. In the following description, the jackpot associated with the pattern a may be referred to as the 10R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot associated with the pattern b may be referred to as the 4R probability variable jackpot.

In addition, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is not a big hit, that is, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a loss, when the special figure 1 is lost, the symbol D is determined, and when special figure 2 is lost, design c or design d is determined. In particular, the symbol d is not determined when the special figure 1 is lost.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability after the end of the big hit game by special figure 1 (500/1000) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game by special figure 2 (1000/1000 ) is different (the pattern variation of the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the pattern variation of the special figure 1). Although the details are omitted, this difference is when the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the jackpot game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). In addition, a round game (in this embodiment, provided in the fourth round game of the easy winning period related to the variable probability big win) that has a function of making a special figure high probability after the end of the big win game and makes it easy to pass through the V winning area. It is realized by changing whether to provide or not depending on the stop pattern of the special figure.

Thus, in the present embodiment described above, the jackpot won in the symbol variation relating to the special figure 2 has a higher advantage than the jackpot won in the symbol variation relating to the special figure 1 . According to this, from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA described later, the game interest can be further enhanced by transitioning to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. can be done.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 includes a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of this special figure propriety determination. Based on this, select one special figure variation pattern lottery table for determining this special figure variation pattern, and use the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure variation pattern lottery to select one special figure A figure variation pattern is determined, and variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern. Here, the variation time refers to the time from the start of the design variation related to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to the end of the design variation.
Details of transition conditions and the like will be described later, but the special figure variation pattern derivation state in this embodiment includes a special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and a special figure There is a variation pattern derivation state PD, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is further divided into a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2. Then, the above-described special figure variation pattern determination method is adopted in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. In the figure variation pattern derivation state PD, it is adopted in the special figure 2 symbol variation. In addition, in the symbol variation related to the other special figure in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, one special figure variation pattern that is predetermined according to the result of the special figure suitability determination is determined. Further, in the following description, when simply described as the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, it refers to both the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2.

Figure 9 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to special figure 1 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the range of random numbers used in the lottery , 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 9(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-C can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the probability of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11) With a special figure variation pattern HNP, a probability of 52/1000 (about 1/19.2) a special figure variation pattern HRP, a probability of 13/1000 (about 1/76.9) HSP1-A, 11/1000 (about 1/90.9) with a probability of HSP1-B, 9/1000 (about 1/111) with a probability of HSP2-A, 7/1000 (about 1/143) with a probability of HSP2-B, 5/1000 (1 / 200) HSP3-A with a probability of 3/1000 (about 1/333) HSP3-B is determined, in that case, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-C never decided. In addition, although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9(b), when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern using the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation is further specified.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure hit or miss judgment is a big hit in the pattern variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure with a probability of 90/1000 (about 1/11.1) Variation pattern ASP1-A, 110/1000 (about 1/about 9.09) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, 135/1000 (about 1/7.41) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP2-A , with a probability of 165/1000 (about 1/about 6.06) special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, 180/1000 (about 1/5.56) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP3-A, 220/1000 ( About 1/4.56) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP3-B, 100/1000 (1/10) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, in that case, special figure variation pattern HNP ~ Toku-zu variation pattern HSP3-B is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, 100/1000 (1/10) At a rate, any of the special figure variation pattern HRP ~ special figure variation pattern HSP3-B is determined, and at a rate of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11), the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern at a ratio of 1000/1000 (1/1) Any one of ASP1-A ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined.
Here, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, when the two special figure variation patterns are described with "~" in between, the special figure variation pattern lottery table for each special figure variation pattern derivation state According to the order described in the drawings, the description of the special figure variation pattern existing between the special figure variation pattern described before and the special figure variation pattern described later is omitted. Also, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not there is a description of the corresponding variation time, if the name of the special figure variation pattern is different, it means that it is a different special figure variation pattern However, if the corresponding fluctuation time is the same, it may be treated as the same special figure fluctuation pattern.

FIG. 9(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. There is, the range of the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 9(a)) is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 9(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA has a special figure variation pattern with a variation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds). HNP-A, special figure variation pattern HNP-B with a variation time of 5600ms, special figure variation pattern HNP-C with a variation time of 8000ms, and special figure variation pattern HNP-D with a variation time of 11200ms, in this order variation time is getting longer.
Specifically, when the special figure 1 pending counter=3 at the start of this symbol variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-A with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) is 850/1000 ( If the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B is determined with a probability of about 1/1.18), and the special figure 1 pending counter = 1 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, 50/1000 (1/20) Toku-zu variation pattern HNP-A with probability, Toku-zu variation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67), Toku-zu variation with a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25) Pattern HNP-C is determined, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, special figure variation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), 100/ A special figure variation pattern HNP-C is determined with a probability of 1000 (1/10), and a special figure variation pattern HNP-D is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (about 1/1.18). In the following description, if the value of the special figure reservation counter to be referenced is 3, "Hold 3", if the value of the special figure reservation counter is 2, "Hold 2", When the value of the special figure reservation counter is 1, it may be expressed as "hold 1", and when the value of the special figure reservation counter is 0, it may be expressed as "hold 0".
Thus, when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern (variation time ) are different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation, the easier it is to determine a long symbol variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation, the shorter variable time is easier to determine).
In addition, such a special figure variation pattern HNP (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "basic special figure variation pattern") is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and a special figure variation pattern derivation Also present in the state PD, in these special figure variation pattern derivation state, the referenced pending counter is different from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, both refer to the value of the special figure 2 pending counter.
In addition, this embodiment is configured such that the variation time related to the special figure variation pattern in which the later-described development production is executed is longer than any variation time related to the basic special figure variation pattern.

FIG. 10(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-F can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery First, with a probability of 960/1000 (about 1/1.04) special figure variation pattern HNP, with a probability of 20/1000 (1/50) special figure variation pattern HSP-D, 15/1000 (about 1/66. 7) with a probability of HSP-E, HSP-F with a probability of 5/1000 (1/200) is determined, in that case, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-D ~ special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-F is determined never In addition, although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10(b), when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern using the value of the special figure 2 pending counter at the time of the start of this pattern variation is further specified. And, the method of determining the special figure variation pattern using this special figure 2 pending counter is the same in special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD described later.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 500 / 1000 (1/2) probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-D, 350/1000 (about 1/2.86) probability of ASP-E, 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) probability ASP-F is determined, in this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP ~ special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, 40/1000 (1/25) At a rate, any of the special figure variation pattern HSP-D to special figure variation pattern HSP-F is determined, and at a rate of 960/1000 (about 1/1.04), the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, at a ratio of 1000/1000 (1/1), the special figure variation pattern ASP-D to the special figure variation pattern ASP -F is determined.

FIG. 10(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. There is, the range of the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 10(a)) is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 10(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB includes the special figure variation pattern HNP-E with a variation time of 1500 ms, and There is a special figure variation pattern HNP-F with a variation time of 10000ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 3 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, and special at the start of this pattern fluctuation If FIG. 2 pending counter = 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-E is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-F is determined no. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-F is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure The variation pattern HNP-E is never determined.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern HNP-E and the special figure variation pattern HNP-F are determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA described above. A special figure variation pattern that can be determined, a special figure variation pattern that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC described later, and a special figure variation that will be described later. It is different from any of the special figure variation patterns that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of pattern derivation state PD.

Subsequently, the details of the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD will be described. In addition, the explanation about the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC will be described later.
FIG. 11 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the range of random numbers used in the lottery 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 11(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-I can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. In particular, the special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern ASP-I are common with the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery First, with a probability of 965/1000 (about 1/1.04), the special figure variation pattern HNP, with a probability of 30/1000 (about 1/33.3), the special figure variation pattern HSP-G, 3/1000 (about 1 / 333) HSP-H with a probability of 2/1000 (1/500) is determined special figure variation pattern HSP-I, in that case, special figure variation pattern ASP-G ~ special figure variation pattern ASP -I is never determined.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 800 / 1000 (1/1.25) probability of special figure variation pattern ASP-G, 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) probability of ASP-H, 50/1000 (1/20) probability of ASP -I is determined, in this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP ~ special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is not determined.

FIG. 11(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. , The range of the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 11(a)) is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 11 (b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD includes the special figure variation pattern HNP-G with a variation time of 1000 ms, and There is a special figure variation pattern HNP-H with a variation time of 5000 ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 3 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, and special at the start of this pattern fluctuation If FIG. 2 pending counter = 1, the special figure variation pattern HNP-G is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure variation pattern HNP-H is determined no. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-H is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure The variation pattern HNP-G is never determined.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern HNP-G and the special figure variation pattern HNP-H are determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 1 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA described above. Special figure variation pattern to be obtained, special figure variation pattern that can be determined when special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in symbol variation according to special figure 2 of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and special figure variation pattern derivation state described later It is different from any of the special figure variation patterns that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the design variation related to the special figure 2 of the PC.
Further, in this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 11(b), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the value of the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the symbol variation Although the variation pattern is determined based on, in the design variation, regardless of the value of the special figure 2 reservation counter at the start of the design variation, one predetermined special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern HNP -G) may be determined.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, at the start of the symbol variation, the effect control command (variation start command ) and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

Like the special figure lottery means 130, the general pattern lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the pattern of the general pattern is not fluctuating. , Using the read random number, the general pattern suitability determination is performed to determine the suitability of the general pattern, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the general pattern suitability determination. In the case, the normal pattern stop pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern stop pattern by lottery, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the judgment of the general pattern, the state of the general pattern lottery state is high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal pattern high probability", and the state may be expressed as "easy winning state") And, there is a state where the general pattern lottery state has a low probability (may be abbreviated as "low probability"), and the drawing table is omitted, but in this embodiment, in the general pattern high probability, 65535 There is a probability of /65536 that it will be a hit in the normal pattern, and the remaining probability of 1/65536 will be a loss. Become. It should be noted that in the general pattern low probability, it may not be per general pattern (65536/65536 will be lost).

In the normal stop symbol lottery, as in the special stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns of opening the normal electric accessories 61. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, when it becomes a loss in the general pattern right or wrong determination, the stop pattern is uniformly determined in the same way as the special figure 1.

Also, in the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal figure fluctuation by lottery using the lottery table (not shown) for the general figure fluctuation pattern lottery from multiple types of normal figure fluctuation patterns. A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the probability that the normal map hit is derived is higher than the normal map low probability, and the degree of advantage is higher than the normal map low probability.

A jackpot game control means 140 determines a demonstration time related to a jackpot start demonstration and a demonstration time related to a jackpot end demonstration in accordance with the determined jackpot pattern when the result of the special win/fail lottery is a jackpot.
In addition, when the big win starts, the big win game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big win start command) including a demonstration time related to the big win start demonstration, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big win. Sometimes, an effect control command (jackpot end command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. - 特許庁

The symbol display control means 145 variably displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol 1, and after the variation time has passed, the special symbol stop symbol lottery is determined. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped pattern. Similarly, according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed (At the timing when the value of the special game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (fluctuation stop command) for requesting fixed stop display of the decorative pattern is generated, and the command is transmitted to the main information storage means 160. Store in the command storage area.
Here, the fixed stop display of the decorative symbols refers to the final stop display of the decorative symbols in the pattern variation, and is different from the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols that may occur during the execution of the symbol variation. In the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols, for example, the stationary displayed decorative symbols are shaken up and down in small increments (so-called shaking fluctuation). Even if the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed such that the pattern does not fluctuate, the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is fixedly stopped and the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped, is different. Therefore, the player can recognize whether the stop display of the decorative symbols is the fixed stop display or the temporary stop display.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal symbol according to the normal symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol, and after the variation time elapses, the normal symbol by the normal symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop pattern is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a normal pattern game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the normal pattern.

The electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric role product solenoid 66 to open the special electric role product 65 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the special figure in the above-described jackpot game.

In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal figure win/loss lottery, it outputs a control signal to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 to move the normal electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol. open up.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, as described above, at the start of the jackpot game, set the special figure low probability regardless of the pattern related to the jackpot, and at the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, set the special figure low probability. This is maintained, and at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the special figure is high probability.
In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 makes the normal pattern low probability regardless of the pattern related to the big win at the start of the big win, and when the prescribed condition is satisfied, the normal pattern high until the pattern fluctuation of the prescribed number of times is performed. It is certain, and after the specified number of pattern changes, it is assumed to be normal and low.

Such a special figure lottery state and a normal figure lottery state change in conjunction with the above-described special figure variation pattern derivation state, and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state is managed by the game state control means 155 . Hereinafter, the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 12(a) and 12(b). Incidentally, FIG. 12(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 12(b) is a diagram showing the relationship of the average variation time for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. .
As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure low certainty and the general figure low certainty, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure high certainty and the general figure high certainty Figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 or special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2) corresponding to special figure low accuracy and normal figure high accuracy, and special figure low accuracy It consists of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD corresponding to the normal figure high probability, and any one of these special figure variation pattern derivation states is set except during the big hit game. Then, the transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (viii).

Specifically, the transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the special figure In the variation pattern derivation state PC1, the number of times of pattern variation continuously executed without intervening a big win game is a specified number (in this embodiment, 300 times or 1000 times, which number is determined by the big win game. Depends on the stopped pattern) symbol variation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special figure variation pattern derivation state PC end symbol variation"), and the transition condition (iv) is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. Design variation (hereinafter referred to as "special figure variation pattern derivation state PB end symbol variation" where the number of symbol variations executed continuously without a big hit game is a specified number of times (160 times in this embodiment) ) is the end.
In addition, the transition condition (v) is a pattern variation (hereinafter referred to as " The transition condition (vi) is the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation"), and the transition condition (vi) is the symbol that is executed continuously without intervening the big hit game in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. The number of fluctuations is the specified number (1200 times in this embodiment) and the pattern fluctuation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD end pattern fluctuation") is finished.
Furthermore, the transition condition (vii) is the stop of the above-described symbol d, and the transition condition (viii) is that the number of symbol variations executed continuously without intervening a big hit game in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 is It is the end of the design variation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 end design variation") that is the specified number of times (20 times in this embodiment).

Although not shown, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, the symbol d is stopped and displayed, so that execution is required before the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 ends symbol variation in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2. The number of symbol variations is initialized to 20 times, which is the prescribed number of times of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2.
Further, although it is an irregular case, when the pattern variation according to the special figure 1 is executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and a jackpot game relating to a normal jackpot occurs, the special figure is generated after the jackpot game is finished. A variation pattern derivation state PC1 is set, and at that time, the termination condition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state is a special figure related to the normal jackpot, as in the case where the normal jackpot game occurs in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. Depends on 1 stop symbol. This is the same for special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD are both special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the degree of advantage, these special figure variation pattern derivation states can also be said to be the same special figure variation pattern derivation state.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the normal jackpot is not derived in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2, but the normal jackpot can be derived in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2, and the normal jackpot game related to the normal jackpot is passed through. It may be configured to be able to transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. However, in this case, the ratio of the normal jackpot in the case of a big hit in the special figure success/failure determination in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 will be a big hit as a result of the special figure success/failure determination in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1. It is preferable to make it lower than the ratio of the normal jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transition condition (v) is the number of symbol variations that are executed continuously without intervening a special low-probability and big-hit game. Therefore, after the transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the pattern variation is already counted a plurality of times, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is executed without intervening the big hit game. The transition condition (v) is satisfied even if the number of times of the pattern fluctuations is less than 1000 times. In such a case, it is not necessary to set the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations to the timing when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is set, and the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations is set to the special figure variation pattern. The timing of transition to the derivation state PA may be set as the number of symbol variations that need to be executed until the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation is set to the threshold value.
On the other hand, after transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, since the counting of the pattern variation starts from the time of the transition, 1000 without a big hit game in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. The transition condition (v) is satisfied when the symbol variation is executed twice. However, even in this case, it is not always necessary to set the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations to the timing of transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations is derived to the special figure variation pattern. The threshold may be set to 1160 at the timing when the state PB is set.
It should be noted that, when a power failure and power recovery accompanied by the execution of the RAM clear process occurs, while the number of executions of the pattern variation related to the transition condition (v) is cleared (initialized), the RAM clear process is not executed. When a power failure/recovery occurs, the number of times of execution is maintained.

Also, in the present embodiment, the transition condition (v) may be satisfied during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, and in this case, the special figure variation pattern derivation at that time Transition to state PD. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 in which the prescribed number of times is 1000 is set, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state does not win the big hit, the special figure variation pattern derivation The transition from the state to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is determined without going through the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, which is 300 specified times, is set, it is difficult to transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD without going through the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variations that can satisfy the transition condition (v), when the symbol d is determined as the stop symbol, the transition condition (v) is preferentially satisfied. This is because the game state control means 155 judges the transition condition (v) before (priority) the judgment of whether or not the transition condition (vii) is satisfied, and the judgment relating to one transition condition is performed. It is realized by terminating the judgment related to the transition condition with the end.

In addition, among the transition conditions (i) to (viii) described above, the transition conditions satisfied by the number of executions of the symbol variation includes the end of the symbol variation corresponding to the transition condition. Although the transition condition is satisfied at the end of the pattern variation corresponding to the condition and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state occurs, it is not limited to this. In some or all of these transition conditions, the transition condition includes the start of the symbol variation corresponding to the transition condition, that is, the transition condition is satisfied at the start of the symbol variation corresponding to the transition condition Special figure variation pattern Derived state transitions may occur.

Furthermore, when the transition condition (vi) transitions from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, when a new jackpot game is executed and when the RAM clear process is executed Except, there is no transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD based on the number of executions of symbol variation. Therefore, when the power failure and power recovery without the execution of the RAM clear processing occurs, there is no transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD based on the number of symbol variation executions. However, once the jackpot game is executed, it can transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD according to the transition condition (v).

As shown in FIG. 12(b), the average variation time of each of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is Figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PD are shortened in this order. This is due to the length of the variation time related to the basic special figure variation pattern that is most likely to be determined in each special figure variation pattern derivation state.

Thus, in this embodiment, it is configured to be able to transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 by satisfying the transition condition (vii), and the transition is a jackpot game no need to go through
According to this, it is possible to provide a new game property that enables the transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 without depending on the jackpot probability, and to improve the game interest. .

In addition, the game state control means 155, when the special figure lottery state, the general figure lottery state, and the update of the special figure variation pattern derivation state occur, the effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
Furthermore, the game state control means 155 counts the number of executions of symbol variation related to the transition to another special figure variation pattern derivation state in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, and counts each time the symbol variation is started. A performance control command including the number of times of pattern variation is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command area of the main information storage means 160.例文帳に追加Information included in the effect control command may be included in the above-described variation start command.

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is means for temporarily storing data read by each means, data derived by calculations and the like by each means, etc. in corresponding storage areas.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that an error state exists, an effect control command (error command) including information that can specify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

The main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub control board 200 when the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In principle, each effect control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. FIG.

The power restoration process execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a playable state transition means 179 .

The return state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before the power is restored, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 when the power is restored, and the state of the middle frame open when the power is restored. Based on the state of the door sensor 76, a return state setting process for setting the return state is executed. The return state set by this process includes a game stop state and a playable state (with or without RAM clear processing).
Specifically, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration, the game stop state is set regardless of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 at the time of power restoration. Also, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (depressed state) when the power is restored, the RAM is cleared on the condition that the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON when the power is restored. Clear processing is executed and a playable state is set (when the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF at the time of power restoration, the RAM clear processing is not executed and a playable state is set), and the power is restored. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (not pressed) at the time of power recovery, the game ready state is set without executing the RAM clear processing.
Here, the game stop state means that the game cannot be progressed by not executing the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each prize winning opening (the detection result of the sensor itself may not be seen). This is the return state.
On the other hand, the playable state is a return state in which the progress of the game becomes possible by executing a process according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole. In particular, when the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is restored, the game is returned to the state where the game can be played immediately before the power failure. For example, if the jackpot game is being executed at the time of power interruption just before, the jackpot game that was being executed is returned, and if the pattern fluctuation is being executed at the time of power interruption just before, the pattern fluctuation that was being executed. return to

Whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is determined by a RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area of the target area ( whether or not the backup flag is ON), and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. A process of deriving the checksum of the complement of the data, and judging that the target area is normal if the calculation result is 0, and otherwise judging that the target area is abnormal. ) to the area of the RAM 103 related to the game.

The playable state transition means 179 executes playable state transition processing for shifting to the playable state when the playable state is set.
Specifically, in the playable state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning OFF the output of the security signal and the initialization of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial settings of the device, a launch permission command for permitting the launch of game balls is transmitted to the payout control board 400, a state is set in which entry of a game ball into each winning hole is enabled, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data for setting the data is executed.

The power-off processing executing means 180 executes power-off processing based on receiving a power-off signal from the power control board 500 .
Specifically, for a game-related area of the RAM 103, a process of deriving a checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103; A process of turning ON a backup flag indicating that the power-off process has been executed (stores the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes sub-random number generation means 210, normal effect control means 220, sub-error control means 230, lamp control means 240, movable accessory control means 245, volume control means 250, brightness It comprises adjustment means 255, sub-information storage means 260, and sub-command management means 270, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG. It is functionally represented.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Also, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270 . In the following description, the fact that the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270 is simply referred to as the effect control command. It may be expressed as reception.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate random numbers (software random numbers) updated by program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random numbers at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal performance control means 220 is executed.

The normal production control means 220 includes production mode control means 221, production route determination means 222, sub-suspension control means 223, prefetch production control means 224, production content determination means 225, decorative pattern control means 226, and jackpot production control means 227. Prepare.

The performance mode control means 221 controls the transition of the performance mode in a form of consistency with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed by the main control board 100 side when the game state designation command is received.
The production mode in this embodiment is roughly divided into a normal mode, a probability variable mode, a normal chance time mode, a revenge mode, and a ceiling chance time mode. , the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 corresponds to the normal chance time mode, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 corresponds to the revenge mode, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD corresponds to the ceiling chance time mode.

Effect route determination means 222, when receiving a pre-determination command, based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern), the effect corresponding to the currently reserved symbol variation Determine (set) the route. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the special figure variation pattern HNP, the effect route determination means 222 does not determine the effect route when the pre-determination command is transmitted. At the start of the pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern included in the variation start command (for example, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern HNP-A to special figure variation pattern HNP-D) production based on determine the route.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the pattern variation, and defines the process of the production that informs the result of the special symbol propriety judgment in the pattern variation and the type of the determined stop pattern. , the content of the effect to be executed by the symbol variation is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later.

The production route in the present embodiment is a loss production route that informs that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is a loss (that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is not a big hit), It is roughly divided into a big hit production route that informs that the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern change is a big hit. Further, the losing production route includes a non-developing losing production route in which the development production is not executed and a development losing production route in which the development production is executed. It should be noted that, as will be described later, when the jackpot effect route is determined, the advanced effect is executed unless otherwise specified.
Here, the development effect is a effect that is executed after the decorative symbols reach the ready-to-reach state (a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are variably displayed). There, at the end of the game, it refers to an effect that informs whether or not the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern variation is a big hit. Therefore, in the development performance corresponding to the development losing performance route, a series of performances corresponding to the development performance are executed, and at the end of the performance, it is notified that the result of the special figure win/loss determination in the current pattern variation is not a big hit. On the other hand, in the development performance corresponding to the big hit performance route, a series of performances corresponding to the development performance are executed, and at the end of the performance, it is informed that the result of the special symbol win/no determination in the current pattern variation is a big hit.
Also, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, in one production mode, one production route that is different from each other corresponds to each of the determined special figure variation patterns. Therefore, in the following description, the production route for the special figure variation pattern may simply be represented by the special figure variation pattern. However, a plurality of production routes may correspond to one special figure variation pattern, and in this case, one production route is determined from a plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. should be
Hereinafter, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern determined in each production mode will be described.

First, the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HRP that can be determined in the normal mode (special figure variation pattern derivation state PA) includes the non-developed Corresponds to the lost production route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-D, the decorative pattern is not in the reach state and the decorative pattern is separated (all the pattern rows are stopped and displayed, each pattern row (the same decorative pattern is not stopped and displayed) corresponds to a performance route for notifying that the result of the special pattern propriety determination in this pattern change is a loss. Here, the same decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern that imitates the same number, and parts other than the numbers that constitute the decorative pattern may be different. Similarly, different decorative designs refer to decorative designs imitating different numbers.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, the decorative pattern is in a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and after that, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose eye without executing the development production described later. A production route that notifies that the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo-variation is the suspension of decorative patterns based on a certain rule during the period before the development production is started (for example, like "5 patterns - 7 patterns - 6 patterns", the pattern row in the middle It refers to a period separated by a decorative pattern stop) etc., which is a mode in which 7 patterns are stopped. Therefore, it can be said that pseudo fluctuations occur only when the number of pseudo fluctuations is two. In other words, if the variation of the decorative symbols until forming the ready-to-win state is one time, it can be said that the pseudo variation does not occur, and in that case, it can also be said that one pseudo variation is executed. Although the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations in the present embodiment is three, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations is not limited to this, and any number of times of two or more may be employed.

The special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B correspond to the above-described development loss effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. The types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, development production HEA corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, and development production HEB corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B. do.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B.

The special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B correspond to the above-described jackpot production route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development effect is executed to notify that the jackpot is won, and after the development effect is completed, the decorative patterns are aligned with the patterns (all pattern rows are stopped and the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in each pattern row). The production route that is stopped and displayed corresponds. The types of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, development production HEA corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, and development production HEB corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B. do.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure success judgment in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development production HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special figure variation pattern ASP-C, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo variation, and then the development production HEC is executed to inform that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is a big hit. , corresponds to a production route in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in a uniform pattern after the end of the development production.

Thus, in this embodiment, by associating the same development production, the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A to the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, the special figure A production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B for the production route corresponding to the fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, and a special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A for the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A The corresponding production route is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B The production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is associated with the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B with respect to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B. As a result, the contents of the productions of the associated production routes match from the start to just before the end (the timing at which the result of the special figure propriety determination is indicated by the development production related to the production route). Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel the expectation of winning the jackpot in the symbol variation in which the advanced performance HEA and the advanced performance HEB are executed. Further, the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern, in which the effect route for executing the advanced effect HEA and the advanced effect HEB is determined, can also be said to be a special figure variation pattern that expects a big hit. These are the same in other production modes to be described later.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern ASP-C does not have a corresponding development loss effect route. Therefore, when the development effect HEC is executed in the symbol variation, the player can be made to definitely recognize the winning of the big win. Therefore, it can be said that the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is the effect route for which the big win is decided, and the special figure variation pattern can be said to be the special figure variation pattern for which the big win is decided.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9(a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same, the special effect corresponding to the production route in which the development production HEA is executed The figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A) and the special figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the effect route where the development effect HEB is executed are difficult to be determined in this order. Then, when the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production HEA is executed within the range where the number of times of the pseudo variation is the same ASP1-A), and a special figure variation pattern (for example, a special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the production route where the development performance HEB is executed are likely to be determined in this order. Then, as described above, the advanced effect HEC is executed only when a big win is won.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the jackpot in the order of the development performance HEA, the development performance HEB, and the development performance HEC. The degree of expectation for winning a jackpot related to such a development effect is determined by the relationship between the development effect HED, the development effect HEE, and the development effect HEF, which will be described later, and the development effect HEG, the development effect HEH, and the development effect. The same is true for the relationship with HEI.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, , Special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A), The number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 times It becomes difficult to be determined in order of the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the route. Then, if the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the pseudo variation does not occur in the range of the same kind of development production (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 2 times (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A), special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 3 times (for example , It becomes easier to be determined in order of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A).
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo variation is executed increases, the expectation of winning the big win can be heightened.

Also, as described above, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, special figure variation pattern HSP-C, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, and special figure variation In the pattern ASP-C, it becomes a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and in the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A, the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B, the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A, and the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, It becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, and special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, reach with three pseudo fluctuations state.
Therefore, the time to reach the reach state is the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and the reach state with three pseudo fluctuations. It becomes longer in order of special figure fluctuation pattern. However, in the pattern variation in which the special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, and Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-B) longer than reach state.

Next, the production route corresponding to the basic special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HNP-E and special figure variation pattern HNP-F) that can be determined in the probability variation mode (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB) includes the above-mentioned Corresponds to the undeveloped loss production route. Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-E and the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-F, the decorative pattern is not in the reach state and the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with loose eyes, so that in this pattern fluctuation A production route that notifies that the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss corresponds. This is the same for the basic special figure variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD described later, so the description is omitted in these special figure variation pattern derivation states.

The special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-D to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F correspond to the above-described development loss effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-D to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development production HED corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-D, and the development production HEE corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-E. And, the development effect HEF corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern ASP-D to the special figure variation pattern ASP-F correspond to the above-described jackpot effect routes.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-D to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-F, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development performance for notifying a big hit is executed, and a performance route in which the decoration patterns are stopped and displayed with matching patterns after the completion of the development performance corresponds to this route. The types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development effect HED corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-D, and the development effect HEE corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-E. And, the development effect HEF corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-F.

The special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern HSP-I that can be determined in the ceiling chance time mode (special figure variation pattern derivation state PD) corresponds to the above-described development loss effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-G to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. The types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development effect HEG corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-G, and the development effect HEH corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-H. And, the development effect HEI corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I.
Also, the special figure variation pattern ASP-G to the special figure variation pattern ASP-I correspond to the above-described jackpot effect routes.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-G to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development performance for notifying a big hit is executed, and a performance route in which the decoration patterns are stopped and displayed with matching patterns after the completion of the development performance corresponds to this route. In addition, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development production HEG corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-G, and the development production HEH corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-H. And, the development effect HEI corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I.

Sub-reservation control means 223, when receiving a reservation command (hereinafter simply referred to as the occurrence of a reservation winning prize), to the information of the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter included in the command Based on this, in the reserved display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81, the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved counter and the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved counter are displayed. Set data. It should be noted that the pending image is an image to be subjected to the pending prefetch effect that changes in various modes suggesting the degree of advantage such as the degree of expectation of the big hit game.

The look-ahead effect control means 224 determines the contents of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command when the pre-determination command is received.
For the purpose of improving the game interest, the look-ahead effect is, before the design variation of the look-ahead target is started, the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation of the look-ahead target, and the design variation of the look-ahead target. It is a production that suggests the content of the production. The design variation to be read ahead is the main special figure (in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure 1, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, or the special figure variation pattern derivation state In PD, it is a special figure 2), which is a pattern variation that is suspended in the state of 1 to 3, or is suspended during the execution of the pattern variation related to the state of 0 and the special figure. It refers to the pattern variation that is.

The performance content determination means 225 determines the content of performance to be executed in the current pattern variation according to the performance route already determined by the performance route determination means 222 when receiving the variation start command.
More specifically, the effect content determination means 225 uses the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determination means 222 to determine the effect content (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the pattern variation. It will be determined by lottery, etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the performance related to (executed according to) the determined performance route, and to connect the performance in one symbol variation. Also, even if the same production route is determined, the production to be executed can be diversified. It should be noted that the timing of determining the content of the effect includes, for example, the start of pattern variation.

When the variation start command is received, the decorative design control means 226 determines the final combination of decorative designs (determined stop display) (left design, middle design) based on the determined special design stop design. Decide on the design (right design).
Specifically, pattern A is a pattern set consisting of odd-numbered patterns, pattern B and pattern C is a pattern set consisting of even-numbered patterns, and pattern D, pattern c, and pattern d are separated. , are supported. Further, the pattern a corresponds to a pattern set consisting of 7 patterns, and the pattern b corresponds to a pattern set consisting of patterns excluding the 7 patterns.
It should be noted that, when matching the symbols and the stop symbols of the special symbols related to the big hit, it is not necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the combination of decorative patterns to be determined does not have a high degree of expectation, in some cases (ratio lower than the ratio of the corresponding relationship described above), a combination of decorative patterns different from the above-described corresponding relationship is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the determined symbol matching corresponds to the special figure stop symbol.

The big-hit performance control means 227, when receiving a big-hit start command, determines the contents of the big-hit performance for notifying that the big-hit game is in progress, based on the information or the like included in the command. Incidentally, the big win effects include a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big win game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect for notifying the end of the big win game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the content of the effect determined by the above-described means provided in the first sub-control board 200 . If the read effect data includes effect data related to an image, an image control command is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 . Further, when the read performance data includes performance data related to sound, a voice control command related to sound is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in a transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. - 特許庁
In particular, the normal effect control means 220, when the return state at the time of power recovery has become a playable state with the execution of the RAM clear processing, indicates that it has become a playable state with the execution of the RAM clear processing. When performance data for notification is read out and the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a playable state without executing the RAM clearing process, the game becomes a playable state without executing the RAM clearing process. Effect data for notifying that is read.
Furthermore, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal performance control means 220 informs that the execution of the RAM clearing process is necessary in addition to the game stop state. Read out the performance data for
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the execution continues for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the start of execution, regardless of the performance device that executes the notification.

The sub-error control means 230 determines an error notification pattern when an error command is transmitted, and reads effect data for executing error notification according to the error notification pattern.
In addition, the error notification is executed with priority over the variation effect related to the pattern variation. Here, when the error notification is executed with priority, when the device related to the execution of the error notification and the device related to the execution of the variation effect are the same device, only the error notification is executed in the device ( The execution of the error notification restricts the execution of the variable effect), and the error notification is executed in the device in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect.
Further, the sub-error control means 230 independently (independently of the main error control means 165) determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state, and executes error notification when it is determined to be in an error state. You may make it read performance data.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35. For example, the normal effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 is combined with the effect data corresponding to the lamps. If there is, the lamp control means 240 reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the lamp to be executed.

When the performance data read by the normal performance control means 220 includes performance data corresponding to a movable performance, the movable accessory control means 245 controls the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display from the ROM 202 based on the performance data. The movable control data for controlling the movement of the portion 82 is read, the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82, and the movement of the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82 is controlled.

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculations in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to

The sub-command management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. When an image control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 , the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300 . Furthermore, when the storage area stores a voice control command or a volume adjustment command, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310 . In principle, these commands are transmitted according to the order in which they are stored in the transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition condition (vii) is satisfied, that is, the symbol d is stopped and displayed, transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2. This function enhances the interest in the game. Details of the function related to the transition of the game state due to the static display of the symbol d will be described below.

<Regarding the determination ratio of symbol d and its effectiveness>
First, with reference to FIG. 13, details will be described about the determination ratio of the symbol d that transitions from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 and its effectiveness.
In addition, FIG. 13(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is lost. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-999. FIG. 13(b) is a table that organizes whether or not the number of times of time reduction related to the symbol d is set when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in each special figure variation pattern derivation state.

As shown in FIG. 13(a), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2, the symbol c or the symbol d can be determined as the stop symbol at the time of losing.
Specifically, in the special figure 2 stop pattern lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is lost, the symbol c is 10 with a probability of 990/1000 (about 1/1.01) Symbol d is determined as a stop symbol with a probability of /1000 (1/100). Therefore, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state of the special figure low probability, the probability that the symbol d is determined by the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 once is 795/1000 is the probability of losing) and 10/1000 (the probability that the symbol d will be determined in the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is lost) ( 7950/1000000≈1/125).

Also, although partially omitted in the description using FIG. 12 (a), as shown in FIG. The special figure variation pattern derivation state in which 20 times is set as the number of times is two kinds of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 where the specified number of times is 300 times, and other special figure variation patterns In the derivation state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, or special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 in which the prescribed number of times is 1000), special figure variation pattern derivation even if the symbol d is stopped and displayed The current special figure variation pattern derivation state is maintained without transitioning to the state PC2.

Thus, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 where the specified number of times is 300 times, the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery in the case where the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is lost When the symbol d is determined and the stop symbol is stop-displayed, the specified number of times is changed to the special figure variation pattern deriving state PC2, which is 20 times. Therefore, in the pattern variation in which the rest of the specified number of times is more than 20 times, the stop display of the pattern d reduces the number of pattern variations in which the currently set easy-to-win state can be continued.
According to this, it is possible to provide a new game property in which the winning easy state is shortened without going through the jackpot game, and to improve the game interest.
In addition, in order to achieve the effect, for example, by setting the specified number of times of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 to 0, the easy winning state is terminated by the stop display of the symbol d in the easy winning state. can be
Further, in the present embodiment, when the rest of the specified number of times related to the easy winning state when the symbol d is stopped and displayed is greater than the specified number of times related to the easy winning state to which the symbol d is stopped and displayed (symbol d is stop-displayed), the number of symbol variations in which the easy winning state can continue after the stop-display of the symbol d is reduced, but this is not the only option. In other words, when symbol d is stopped and displayed, the number of times less than the rest of the specified number of times related to the easy winning state is set as the specified number of times in the subsequent easy winning state. The number of symbol variations in which the easy winning state can continue after d is stopped may be reduced without fail.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the easy winning state set when the first condition (the end of the jackpot game related to the symbol B) is satisfied is based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state. In the easy-to-win state set when the first condition is satisfied, the result of the win-or-fail judgment is a failure, and a specific pattern (symbol d) is stopped and displayed as a special pattern. In other words, at least part of the time when the variation is executed, the number of symbol variations after which the easy winning state can continue is reduced, or the easy winning state ends.

In particular, in this embodiment, the symbol d is a stop symbol that can be stopped and displayed in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2, and the symbol d is not stopped and displayed in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1. That is, in the present embodiment, the execution of the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 does not reduce the number of symbol variations in which the currently set easy-to-win state can continue.
According to this, even if the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 is executed unintentionally, it is possible to make it difficult to decrease the interest in the game.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which symbol d is stopped and displayed) is the symbol variation related to the second start port (second start port 59), and the first condition (big hit related to symbol B In the easy-to-win state set by the satisfaction of the end of the game), the result of the win-or-fail judgment is the first start port (first start port 57). In other words, the number of symbol variations in which the easy winning state can continue does not change.

As described above, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 in which the specified number of times is 300, the special figure variation pattern derivation state in which the specified number of times is 20 is determined and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. The number of times of pattern variation that can be changed to PC2, ie, the currently set easy-to-win state can be reduced. However, in this embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 where the specified number of times is 1000 times which is more than 300 times, even if the symbol d is determined and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed, the specified number of times is 20 times. It is configured so as not to change to a certain special figure variation pattern deriving state PC2, that is, the number of symbol variations in which the currently set winning easy state can continue does not decrease.
According to this, by providing a sense of security in the easy-to-win state in which the specified number of times is large and the effect of improving the game interest is high, it is possible to enhance the effect of improving the game interest related to the above-mentioned new game feature.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the easy winning state set when the second condition (the end of the jackpot game related to the symbol C) is satisfied is based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state. and the number of symbol changes related to the termination condition of the easy-to-win state set when the second condition is satisfied is satisfied when the first condition (the end of the jackpot game according to the symbol B) is satisfied. The specific symbol variation is executed in the easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied, which is greater than the number of symbol variations related to the end condition of the easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied. Sometimes, it can be said that the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that does not change.
The relationship between the first condition and the second condition is not particularly limited as long as the above-mentioned relationship is secured to some extent with respect to the number of symbol variations related to the conditions for ending the easy winning state.

In this embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 where the specified number of times is 300 times, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed with the symbol variation remaining 20 times of the specified number of times, the special figure variation pattern Although the transition to the derivation state PC2 is made, the number of symbol variations in which the currently set easy-to-win state can continue does not increase or decrease.
Further, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 in which the specified number of times is 300 times, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed with the symbol variation in which the remaining specified number of times is less than 20 times, the special figure variation pattern is derived. The number of times of symbol variation that can be changed to the state PC2 and the currently set easy winning state can continue increases.

<Regarding special figure variation pattern lottery in special figure variation pattern derivation state PC>
Next, the details of the special figure variation pattern lottery in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, that is, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 14(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, and FIG. 14(b) is a special figure It is a figure which shows typically the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined in the design fluctuation|variation which concerns on the special figure 2 at the time of fluctuation pattern derivation|leading-out state PC1. FIG. 15(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, and FIG. 15(b) is a special figure It is a figure which shows typically the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined in the design fluctuation|variation which concerns on the special figure 2 at the time of fluctuation pattern derivation|leading-out state PC2. In addition, the range of random numbers used in these lotteries is 0 to 999, and the random numbers used in the lottery according to the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 14 (b) are the special figure fluctuations shown in FIG. 14 (a) Different from the random number used in the lottery according to the pattern lottery table, and the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (b), the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. It differs from the random number used in the lottery.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-I can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure determination is lost due to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, when the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery has a probability of 950/1000 (about 1/1.05), a special figure variation pattern HNP, a probability of 25/1000 (1/40), a special figure variation pattern HSP-G, 15/1000 (about 1/66. 7) HSP-H with a probability of 10/1000 (1/100) is determined special figure variation pattern HSP-I, in that case, special figure variation pattern ASP-G ~ special figure variation pattern ASP- I is never determined. Also, in the case where the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, when the symbol d is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 700 / 1000 (about 1/1.43) with a probability of special figure variation pattern HSP-G, 300/1000 (about 1/3.33) with a probability of HSP-H is determined, in that case, special figure variation Pattern HNP, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I, and special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-G to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I are not determined.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 500 / 1000 (1/2) probability of special figure variation pattern ASP-G, 350/1000 (about 1/2.86) probability of ASP-H, 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) probability ASP-I is determined, in this case, special figure fluctuation pattern HNP ~ special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery. If it is, at a rate of 50/1000 (1/20), any of the special figure variation pattern HSP-G ~ special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined, 950/1000 (about 1/1.05 ), the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 1000 At a rate of /1000 (1/1), any of the special figure variation pattern ASP-G ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined.
In addition, when the result of the special figure determination is lost due to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, if the symbol d is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, special Since the figure variation pattern HNP is not determined and the special figure variation pattern derivation state HSP-G or the special figure variation pattern derivation state HSP-G is determined, the development effect is executed in this case. However, in this case, since the special figure variation pattern HSP-I is not determined, it is determined that the symbol d is not stop-displayed when the development effect HEI is executed.

Also, as shown in FIG. 14(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 includes the special figure variation pattern HNP- I, and a special figure variation pattern HNP-J with a variation time of 12000 ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 3 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, and special at the start of this pattern fluctuation If FIG. 2 pending counter = 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-I is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-J is determined no. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-J is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure The variation pattern HNP-I is never determined.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern HNP-I and the special figure variation pattern HNP-J are determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 1 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA described above. A special figure variation pattern to be obtained, a special figure variation pattern that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD It differs from any of the special figure variation patterns that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2.

As shown in FIG. 15(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-I can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2.
Specifically, in the case where the result of the special figure determination is lost due to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, when the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery has a probability of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11), a special figure variation pattern HNP, a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), a special figure variation pattern HSP-G, 30/1000 (about 1/33. 3) HSP-H is determined with a probability of 20/1000 (1/50) HSP-I is determined, in this case, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-G ~ special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I is determined never In addition, when the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, when the symbol d is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 700 / 1000 (about 1/1.43) with a probability of special figure variation pattern HSP-G, 300/1000 (about 1/3.33) with a probability of HSP-H is determined, in that case, special figure variation Pattern HNP, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I, and special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-G to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I are not determined.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 500 / 1000 (1/2) probability of special figure variation pattern ASP-G, 350/1000 (about 1/2.86) probability of ASP-H, 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) probability ASP-I is determined, in this case, special figure fluctuation pattern HNP ~ special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery. If it is, at a rate of 100/1000 (1/10), any of the special figure variation pattern HSP-G ~ special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined, 900/1000 (about 1/1.11 ), the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, regardless of the stop symbol determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery, 1000 At a rate of /1000 (1/1), any of the special figure variation pattern ASP-G ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined.

Also, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2 is similar to that at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. , There is a special figure variation pattern HNP-I with a variation time of 2000ms and a special figure variation pattern HNP-J with a variation time of 12000ms. In addition, since the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 15(b) is the same as the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 14(b), the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. Details of the lottery used are omitted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern lottery in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, without using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. Then, the variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 14(a). On the other hand, in the special figure variation pattern lottery in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, without using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 14 (a), FIG. A variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in . This provides the following effects.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 where the specified number of times is 300 times, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed with the symbol variation remaining 20 times of the specified number of times, the current setting The number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue does not increase or decrease. Therefore, in such a case, it is not possible to determine whether or not the symbol d has been stopped, based on the number of symbol variation executions in which the easy winning state continues after the symbol d has been stopped and displayed. Thus, the stop display of the pattern d can be easily recognized.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the lottery table storage means (ROM102) is the first lottery table (figure), the second A lottery table (special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 15(a)) is stored, and the first condition (end of the jackpot game related to the symbol B) is satisfied. In the state, when a specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which symbol d is stopped and displayed) is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that may not change, and the variation pattern determining means ( The special figure variation pattern deriving means 133) is a symbol that can continue the easy winning state when the specific symbol variation is executed in the easy winning state set with the satisfaction of the first condition. When the number of fluctuations does not change, the first lottery table is used without using the second lottery table in at least a part of the winning easy state from when the first condition is satisfied until the specific symbol fluctuation is executed. while determining the variation pattern using the second lottery table without using the first lottery table in at least a part of the easy winning state after the specific symbol variation is executed. In other words, it is possible.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 in which the specified number of times is 300, the symbol d is stopped and displayed due to the symbol variation in which the remaining specified number of times is more than 20 times. In this case, the number of pattern fluctuations in which the currently set winning easy state can continue is reduced, but even in this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern used in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery before and after the stop display of the symbol d. The combination of the lottery table is the same as the case where the number of symbol fluctuations in which the currently set easy-to-win state can be continued by the stop display of symbol d does not increase or decrease.
According to this, the difference between these special figure variation pattern lottery tables can be easily recognized, and when the number of symbol variations in which the currently set winning easy state can continue due to the stop display of the symbol d does not increase or decrease, the symbol It is possible to enhance the above-described effect of making the stop display of d easier to recognize.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the easy-to-win state set when the first condition (the end of the jackpot game relating to the symbol B) is satisfied, the specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed). At least in part when is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that decreases, and the variation pattern determination means (special figure variation pattern derivation means 133) satisfies the first condition. The first condition is satisfied when the specific symbol variation is executed in the easy winning state set as a result of this, and when the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that is reduced. In at least a part of the winning easy state until the specific symbol fluctuation is executed, the first lottery table without using the second lottery table (special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (a)) While determining the variation pattern using (special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 14 (a)), at least a part of the winning easy state after the specific symbol variation is executed, the first lottery table In other words, it is possible to determine the variation pattern using the second lottery table without using .

Furthermore, the ratio of any one of the special figure variation pattern HSP-G to the special figure variation pattern HSP-I in the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (a) is shown in FIG. 14 (a) In the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table, the ratio of any one of the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-G to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is higher than that determined. Therefore, the average value of the variation time related to the variation pattern that can be determined by the special figure variation pattern lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 15 (a) is the special figure variation shown in FIG. Longer than the average value of the variation time related to the variation pattern that can be determined by the special figure variation pattern lottery using the pattern lottery table.
According to this, the difference between these special figure variation pattern lottery tables can be easily recognized, and when the number of symbol variations in which the currently set winning easy state can continue due to the stop display of the symbol d does not increase or decrease, the symbol It is possible to enhance the above-described effect of making the stop display of d easier to recognize.
Here, the average value of the variation time that can be determined by the special figure variation pattern lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table is the variation time related to the special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the special figure variation pattern lottery. It refers to the sum of the values multiplied by the appearance rate.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the average value of the fluctuation time related to the fluctuation pattern that can be determined using the second lottery table (the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 15(a)) is the first lottery table (Fig. In other words, it is longer than the average value of the variation time related to the variation pattern that can be determined using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in 14 (a).

In particular, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, 35/1000 (about 1/28.6) Any of the special figure variation pattern HSP-G ~ special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined at the ratio of the special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern HSP-I, and the ratio is the special figure variation in the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. If the result of the determination is a loss and the pattern c is determined by the special stop symbol lottery, the ratio of any of the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP-G to the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP-I is determined (1/ 20). On the other hand, if the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, at a rate of 965/1000 (about 1/1.04), special The figure variation pattern HNP is determined, and the ratio is the symbol c by the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. is higher than the ratio (about 1/1.05) at which the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined.
In addition, when the result of the special figure success judgment becomes a big hit in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, at a rate of 1000/1000 (1/1), the special figure variation pattern Any one of ASP-G to special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined.

In addition, the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-G is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/33. 3) is a special figure when the pattern c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure determination is lost due to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 It is higher than the probability (1/40) that the fluctuation pattern HSP-G is determined. On the other hand, the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-H is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/333) is a special figure variation pattern when the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery in the case where the result of the special figure determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 HSP-H is determined probability (approximately 1/66.7) is lower than, and when the result of the special figure right or wrong determination in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is lost The probability (1/500) that the special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 When the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 It is lower than the probability (1/100) that the special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined when the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery.
Furthermore, the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success judgment is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (1/1.25 ) is the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success judgment is a big hit in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 (1/2) higher than On the other hand, the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined when the result of the special figure success determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/6. 67) is the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined when the result of the special figure success judgment is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 (about 1/ 2.86) is lower than, and special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined when the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD The probability (1/20) is the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. (about 1/6.67).

Thus, in this embodiment, for the purpose of reducing the development cost (data capacity) burden related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, it is used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. A special figure variation pattern that can be determined by a lottery using a special figure variation pattern lottery table is a lottery using a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. It is configured to include some or all of the special figure variation patterns (special figure variation patterns HSP-G to special figure variation patterns ASP-I) that can be determined by.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern that can be determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. It may be composed only of special figure variation patterns that can be determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to 2, and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and special figure variation The same special figure variation pattern lottery table may be used in the pattern derivation state PC1.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern HSP-G ~ special figure variation pattern HSP-I that can be determined in the normal chance time mode (special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1) corresponds to the development loss production route, as described above. The figure variation pattern ASP-G to the special figure variation pattern ASP-I correspond to the jackpot production route.
Then, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the special figure variation pattern HSP-G to the special figure variation pattern HSP-I (both are developed effects The ratio (about 1/28.6) at which any of the special figure variation patterns corresponding to the production route to be executed) is determined is the special figure with the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 If the result of the success/failure determination is lost and the pattern c is determined by the special stop symbol lottery, the ratio of any of the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP-G to the special figure fluctuation patterns HSP-I is determined (1 /20). On the other hand, when the result of the special figure suitability determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the rate at which the special figure variation pattern HNP (the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is not executed) is determined ( Approximately 1/1.04), when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery. It is higher than the ratio (about 1/1.05) at which the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined.
Furthermore, if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1, and if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, both At a rate of 1000/1000 (1/1), any one of the special figure variation pattern ASP-G to the special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the rate at which the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is executed by the lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is determined. It is lower than the rate at which the special figure variation pattern is determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table related to the figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. On the other hand, the rate at which the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is not executed is determined by the lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. It is higher than the ratio of the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to.
This makes it difficult to impair the novelty of the development performance in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 after passing through the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and suppresses the deterioration of the game interest in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. contribute to
In addition, in the explanation of the comparison between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 described above, the case where the symbol d is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery is omitted, but this will be described later. Including the explanation, the ratio of design d determined by the special figure stop design lottery is extremely lower than the ratio of design c determined in the same lottery, special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and special figure variation pattern derivation This is because it does not affect the content of the explanation regarding the comparison with the state PC1.

Furthermore, as described above, the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-G is determined when the result of the special figure suitability determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/33.3) is Special figure variation pattern HSP-G when the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 is determined (1/40). On the other hand, the probability (about 1/333) that the special figure variation pattern HSP-H is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 The probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-H is determined when the special figure stop pattern lottery determines the special figure change pattern c when the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is lost due to the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time ( Approximately 1/66.7), and the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD (1/500) is a special figure variation pattern when the symbol c is determined by the special figure stop symbol lottery in the case where the result of the special figure determination is lost due to the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 Lower than the probability (1/100) that HSP-I is determined.
Furthermore, the probability (1/1.25) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation state It is higher than the probability (1/2) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit at PC1. On the other hand, the probability (about 1/6.67) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation Lower than the probability (about 1/2.86) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined when the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit at the time of the state PC1, and special at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD The probability (1/20) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined when the result of the figure success/failure determination is a big hit is that the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1. It is lower than the probability (about 1/6.67) that the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I is determined in the case.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is executed is determined by the lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD, the development The rate at which the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route where the production HEG is executed is determined is the production route where the development production is executed by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC1. When the special figure variation pattern corresponding to is determined, the rate of determining the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route on which the development performance HEG is executed is higher. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is executed is determined by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD, the development production HEH or the development production The rate at which the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route where HEI is executed is determined is the production route where the development production is executed by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC1. When the corresponding special figure variation pattern is determined, it is lower than the rate at which the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the performance route in which the development performance HEH or the development performance HEI is executed is determined.
This makes it difficult to spoil the novelty of a part of the development performance (development performance HEH or development performance HEI) in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 after passing through the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and the special figure variation. This contributes to suppressing the deterioration of the game interest in the pattern derivation state PC1. In particular, in order to contribute to the effect, as in the present embodiment, the number of the above-mentioned partial development effects (development effects HEH or development effects HEI) must be greater than the number of the other development effects (development effects HEG). is preferred.

<Regarding special notification effects>
In the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2, in the symbol variation in which the symbol d is determined as the stop symbol, the current symbol variation is the symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed. A special notification effect for notifying something is executed. The details of the special notification effect will be described below with reference to FIGS. 16 to 18. FIG.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a specific example of the special notification effect. FIG. 17 is a flow of special notification effect control processing. FIG. 18(a) is a diagram schematically showing the lottery table A used for the special notification effect execution lottery, and FIG. 18(b) schematically showing the lottery table B used for the special notification effect execution lottery.

As shown in FIG. 16 , the special notification effect is realized by displaying the special notification image thg in the display area of the main display section 81 .
Specifically, the symbol row related to the decorative symbols constituting the ready-to-reach state via the development effect (development effect HEG or development effect HEH, not shown) is stopped and displayed in broken lines (see FIG. 16). flow from the top to the middle), and after that, a special notification image including the characters "Revenge mode entered" is displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81 (bottom of FIG. 16).

In addition, in the display area of the right sub-display portion 82c, an image (in this example, characters "0165 times remaining") that can specify the number of times remaining in the easy-to-win state before being updated is displayed. (Upper part of FIG. 16), after that, the display related to the specified number of times disappears, and the rest of the specified number of times related to the easy winning state cannot be specified (Middle part of FIG. 16). Furthermore, when the display of the special notification image is started after that, an image that can specify the rest of the prescribed number of times related to the easy winning state after being updated (in this example, the characters "0020 times remaining" ) is displayed.
According to this, when the remaining prescribed number of times relating to the easy winning state has decreased, it is possible to make it difficult to give a feeling of decrease regarding the remaining prescribed number of times.

Subsequently, execution or non-execution of special notification effect is determined by special notification effect control processing, and this processing is executed at the start of symbol variation in special figure variation pattern derivation state PC1 or special figure variation pattern derivation state PC2.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the first step S202 of the special notification effect control process, it is determined whether or not the symbol d is determined as the stop symbol in the current symbol variation. If the condition is not satisfied, the special notification effect control process is terminated.
In step S204, it is determined whether or not the pattern variation for the big hit is reserved, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S206, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S214.
In step S206, it is determined whether or not the number of times the symbol variation is executed exceeds 130 times. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S208, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210. . Here, the execution number of symbol variations referred to in the determination refers to the total number of symbol variations that have been performed since the current special figure variation pattern derivation state was started.

In step S208, lottery table A is used to determine whether or not special notification effects are to be executed.
Here, the lottery table A is the lottery table shown in FIG. There is a probability of 700/1000 (approximately 1/1.43) that the lottery will not be won.

In step S210, lottery table B is used to determine whether or not special notification effect is to be executed.
Here, the lottery table B is the lottery table shown in FIG. There is a probability of 300/1000 (approximately 1/3.33) that the lottery will not be won.

In step S212, it is determined whether or not the execution lottery for the special notification effect is won, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S214, and if the condition is not satisfied, the special notification effect control process is executed. finish.

In step S214, a special notification effect is executed. Specifically, the effect data for executing the special notification effect is read, and the execution of the effect is reserved. As a result, the special notification effect is executed at the timing described with reference to FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation of stop-displaying the symbol d is executed, the execution of the special notification effect is regulated if the symbol variation of the big win is suspended.
According to this, it is possible to prevent the effect of improving the interest in the game due to the variation of the symbols leading to a big hit from being lowered.
In addition, in order to achieve the effect, not only the execution of the special notification effect may be restricted, but also the effect may be executed in a manner that makes it difficult for the player to recognize it. Here, the mode that is difficult for the player to recognize means that if the target effect is an image, the image is displayed relatively small, and if the target effect is a sound, the volume of the sound is reduced. Any method may be adopted as long as it is a method that makes it difficult for the player to recognize, such as making it relatively small, or lowering the brightness of the lighting when the target effect is lamp lighting. . That is, it is sufficient that the execution of the special notification effect is restricted in order to obtain the effect.
In addition, as described above, in the case of a symbol variation that becomes a big hit, a development effect is executed in which it is possible to specify that the special symbol success/failure determination result in the symbol variation is a big hit.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, in the specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed), a specific variation performance (special notification performance) is executed to make it possible to specify that the current symbol variation is the specific symbol variation. It is possible to execute a jackpot variation performance (development performance) that makes it possible to specify that the current pattern variation is a jackpot pattern variation in the jackpot pattern variation that causes the jackpot game. When the pattern variation is executed, the execution of the specific variation production is restricted in the specific pattern variation at least partly while the big hit pattern variation is suspended, and the jackpot variation production is performed in the subsequent big win pattern variation. In other words, it is executed.

Further, as described above, in the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special notification effect, the probability of not winning the lottery when using lottery table A is the probability of winning the lottery when using lottery table B. higher than In the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special notification performance, the lottery table A is used until the number of executions of pattern variation reaches 130, and the lottery table B is used after the number of executions of pattern variation reaches 130. .
That is, in the present embodiment, until the number of symbol variations executed since the start of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state reaches 130 times, the number of times becomes 130 times. Execution of the special notification effect is restricted.
According to this, the pattern variation that is suspended when the special notification effect is executed retains the expectation for the jackpot winning, and the period during which the effect of improving the game interest due to the jackpot winning is high (the number of executions of the above-mentioned pattern variation) period), the effect of improving the interest in the game can be prevented from being reduced.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, it is specified in the easy winning state from when the easy winning state is set by satisfying the first condition (the end of the jackpot game related to the symbol B) until the predetermined number of symbol variations are executed. When the pattern variation (the pattern variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed) is suspended and the jackpot pattern variation is suspended when the pattern variation is executed, the design is performed a predetermined number of times after the easy-to-win state is set due to the satisfaction of the first condition. At a higher rate than when the big hit pattern variation is suspended when the specific symbol variation is performed in the easy winning state after the variation is performed, the specific variation effect (special notification effect) in the specific symbol variation In other words, the execution is restricted, and the big hit variation performance (development performance) is executed in the subsequent big hit symbol variation.

In addition, the threshold value related to step S206 (in this embodiment, 130) is not particularly limited, but as in this embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state of special figure low probability, the symbol related to one special figure 2 It is preferable to make the denominator larger than the numerator of the probability (about 1/125) that the symbol d is determined by the fluctuation.

<About other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.
First, the above-mentioned special notification effect does not necessarily have to be realized by an image, and may be realized by another device such as sound or lamp lighting, or may be realized by a combination of these devices. .

Also, in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, if there is a case where the special figure variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, 14, and 15, other The special figure variation pattern may be determined using the special figure variation pattern lottery table, and the special figure variation pattern is determined without using the special figure variation pattern lottery table (without lottery). There may be cases. However, in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, the special figure variation pattern using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIGS. is preferably determined.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, the big hit game is started after the pattern variation in which the special figure success/failure determination is executed ends, but the start of the big hit game Conditions are not limited to this. For example, in the special figure success/failure determination, in addition to the big hit, it is determined whether or not to win the small hit, and when the small hit is won, the special figure success/failure determination is executed After the pattern variation ends, the small hit game A function may be added to start a big hit game when the game ball passes through a specific area in the small hit game (so-called V winning). In this case, it is preferable not to provide a special figure high probability, and further, the small winning winning probability in the pattern variation according to the special figure 2 is made higher than the small winning winning probability in the symbol variation according to the special figure 1. is preferred.

In addition, including descriptions related to other modifications, the probability, ratio, and frequency in this embodiment may be such that if each relationship is secured, the lower one may not be elected, or the higher one may be You may make sure that you win. In either case, the lottery itself may not be performed.
Furthermore, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in the present embodiment is an example, and as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained, each lottery value may adopt any value within the range.
Moreover, any number of times may be adopted as the number of times in the present embodiment, as long as the relationship between each function is secured to some extent.

In the above description, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power restoration is referred to determine the state of restoration at the time of power restoration. You may make it refer to whether it exceeds time (for example, 3s). By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

In the above description, the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17) was referred to in determining the restoration state at the time of power restoration. may be set. In this case, the restoration state at the time of power recovery may be uniformly set according to the case where the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements, etc. as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port, and determination is made as to whether or not a big win is won with the start of the pattern change. is performed, the special symbols are variably displayed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation, and when a big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination, the success/failure determination is executed. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of the pattern variation,
Equipped with game state management means for managing the state of the game,
The gaming state management means is
It is possible to set an easy winning state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second start port,
setting the easy winning state when the first condition is satisfied in a state where the easy winning state is not set;
The easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied can be terminated based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state,
When the result of the winning/failure determination is a loss in the easy-to-win state set when the first condition is satisfied, and a specific symbol variation is executed in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol. In at least a part of, after that, the number of symbol variations that the easy-win state can continue decreases, or the easy-win state ends.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2)
The gaming machine according to (1) above,
Variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern in which a variation time required for executing symbol variation is determined;
lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation pattern lottery tables in which a lottery value is associated with each of the plurality of types of variation patterns;
with
The lottery table storage means stores a first lottery table and a second lottery table different from the first lottery table,
In the easy winning state set by the satisfaction of the first condition, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that does not change. there is
The fluctuation pattern determining means is
In the easy winning state set by the satisfaction of the first condition, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that does not change. in
In at least part of the winning easy state from when the first condition is satisfied until the specific symbol variation is executed, the variation pattern is determined using the first lottery table without using the second lottery table. while deciding
In at least a part of the easy winning state after the specific symbol variation is executed, it is possible to determine the variation pattern using the second lottery table without using the first lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(3)
The gaming machine according to (2) above,
In the easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue in at least a part of the execution of the specific symbol variation. becomes less,
The fluctuation pattern determining means is
In the easy winning state set by satisfying the first condition, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that decreases. in
In at least part of the winning easy state from when the first condition is satisfied until the specific symbol variation is executed, the variation pattern is determined using the first lottery table without using the second lottery table. while deciding
In at least a part of the easy winning state after the specific symbol variation is executed, it is possible to determine the variation pattern using the second lottery table without using the first lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(4)
The gaming machine according to (2) or (3) above,
The average value of the variation time related to the variation pattern that can be determined using the second lottery table is longer than the average value of the variation time related to the variation pattern that can be determined using the first lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(5)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
It is configured to be able to hold the execution of pattern variation,
performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
with
The production control means is
In the specific symbol variation, it is possible to execute a specific variation effect that makes it possible to specify that the current symbol variation is the specific symbol variation,
It is possible to execute a big-hit variation performance that makes it possible to specify that the current symbol variation is the big-hit symbol variation in the big-hit symbol variation that causes the big-hit game,
When the specific pattern variation is executed, the execution of the specific variation effect is restricted in the specific pattern variation at least partly while the big hit pattern variation is suspended, and in the subsequent big win pattern variation. The jackpot variation production is executed,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(6)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The gaming state management means sets the easy winning state upon satisfaction of a second condition in a state where the easy winning state is not set,
The easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied can be terminated based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state,
The number of symbol changes related to the end condition of the easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied is the number of times of the easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied. More than the number of pattern changes related to the end condition,
In the easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that does not change.
A gaming machine characterized by:
(a)
The gaming machine according to (5) above,
When the specific pattern variation is executed in the easy-to-win state from when the easy-to-win state is set by satisfying the first condition to when the symbol variation is performed a predetermined number of times, the variation in the jackpot pattern is executed. When suspended, the specific symbol variation is executed in the easy winning state after the predetermined number of symbol variations have been performed since the easy winning state was set due to the satisfaction of the first condition. At the time, the execution of the specific variation performance is restricted in the specific pattern variation at a higher rate than when the big hit pattern variation is suspended, and the big hit variation performance is performed in the subsequent big hit pattern variation.
A gaming machine characterized by:

10 Game Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Sphere Receptacle 29 Lower Sphere Receptacle 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame Part 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right frame parts 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Frame lamp 36 Ball extraction mechanism 37 Production button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 38e Center cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball Lend button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Big winning opening 57 First start Mouth 59 Second start port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 62 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 First start sensor 71 Second start sensor 72 Special winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame open door sensor 77 Front frame open door sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display section 82 Sub display section 82a Upper sub display section 82b Left sub display section 82c Right sub-display unit 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol reservation lamp 95 Second special symbol reservation lamp 96 Normal symbol reservation lamp 100 Main control substrate 101 CPU
102 ROMs
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 random number circuit 109 main control board case 110 entering ball determination means 115 main random number generation means 120 main reservation control means 125 prior determination means 130 special figure lottery means 131 special figure success or failure determination means 132 special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 normal figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric accessary control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 return Power processing executing means 176 Return state setting means 179 Playable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing executing means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROMs
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub-control board case 210 Sub-random number generating means 220 Normal effect control means 221 effect mode control means 222 effect route determination means 223 sub-hold control means 224 look-ahead effect control means 225 effect content determination means 226 decoration design Control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable role control means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROMs
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub-control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
312 ROMs
313 RAM
314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case X First channel Y Second channel thg Special notification image

Claims (6)

A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port, and determination is made as to whether or not a big win is won with the start of the pattern change. is performed, the special symbols are variably displayed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation, and when a big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination, the success/failure determination is executed. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of the pattern variation,
Equipped with game state management means for managing the state of the game,
The gaming state management means is
It is possible to set an easy winning state in which it is easy for the game ball to enter the second start port,
setting the easy winning state when the first condition is satisfied in a state where the easy winning state is not set;
The easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied can be terminated based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state,
When the result of the winning/failure determination is a loss in the easy-to-win state set when the first condition is satisfied, and a specific symbol variation is executed in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol. In at least a part of, after that, the number of pattern variations that the easy winning state can continue decreases, or the easy winning state ends,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 1,
Variation pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern in which a variation time required for executing symbol variation is determined;
lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of types of variation pattern lottery tables in which a lottery value is associated with each of the plurality of types of variation patterns;
with
The lottery table storage means stores a first lottery table and a second lottery table different from the first lottery table,
In the easy winning state set by satisfying the first condition, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that does not change. there is
The fluctuation pattern determining means is
In the easy winning state set by satisfying the first condition, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that does not change. in
In at least a part of the winning easy state from when the first condition is satisfied until the specific symbol variation is executed, the variation pattern is determined using the first lottery table without using the second lottery table. while deciding
In at least a part of the easy winning state after the specific symbol variation is executed, the variation pattern can be determined using the second lottery table without using the first lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 2,
In the easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied, at least a part of when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue thereafter. becomes less,
The fluctuation pattern determining means is
In the easy winning state set by satisfying the first condition, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that decreases. in
In at least a part of the winning easy state from when the first condition is satisfied until the specific symbol variation is executed, the variation pattern is determined using the first lottery table without using the second lottery table. while deciding
In at least a part of the easy winning state after the specific symbol variation is executed, the variation pattern can be determined using the second lottery table without using the first lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3,
The average value of the variation time related to the variation pattern that can be determined using the second lottery table is longer than the average value of the variation time related to the variation pattern that can be determined using the first lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
It is configured to be able to hold the execution of pattern variation,
performance means and
Production control means for controlling the production means;
with
The production control means is
In the specific symbol variation, it is possible to execute a specific variation effect that makes it possible to specify that the current symbol variation is the specific symbol variation,
It is possible to execute a big-hit variation performance that makes it possible to specify that the current symbol variation is the big-hit symbol variation in the big-hit symbol variation that causes the big-hit game,
When the specific symbol variation is executed, the execution of the specific variation effect is restricted in the specific symbol variation at least partly while the big hit symbol variation is suspended, and in the subsequent big win symbol variation. The jackpot variation production is executed,
A gaming machine characterized by: The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The gaming state management means sets the easy winning state upon satisfaction of a second condition in a state where the easy winning state is not set,
The easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied can be terminated based on the number of symbol variations executed in the easy winning state,
The number of symbol changes related to the end condition of the easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied is the number of times of the easy winning state set when the first condition is satisfied. More than the number of pattern changes related to the end condition,
In the easy winning state set when the second condition is satisfied, when the specific symbol variation is executed, the number of symbol variations that the easy winning state can continue after that does not change.
A gaming machine characterized by:

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