JP2023170701A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of stabilizing performance control, and hence capable of enhancing interest in a game or preventing a decrease in interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine, when receiving the operation of customization for changing a degree of expectation when a specific performance (a reservation change performance) becomes a specific performance mode from a first degree of expectation to a second degree of expectation, an expectation degree change time limit period (a period T2 or a period T4) may be provided after receiving the operation, and a degree of expectation when a specific performance becomes a specific performance mode during the expectation degree change time limit period is the first degree of expectation, and a degree of expectation when a specific performance becomes a specific performance mode after completion of the expectation degree change time limit period is the second degree of expectation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

Gaming machines, such as pachinko machines, have a function that allows the player to freely customize the performance that takes place during the game while no game is being played (while the standby demo screen is displayed). There are some that have functions (referred to as functions). For example, Patent Document 1.

JP2015-134096

Patent Document 1 states that, for example, when power supply to a gaming machine is started, when a player starts playing a game, or when it is determined that the player is not playing a game, information regarding effect customization is A gaming machine that displays information on a display device is disclosed.

By the way, there are gaming machines in which the game progresses through a plurality of states, and customizable effects change according to the state transitions. In the case of such gaming machines, if operations related to performance customization can be accepted without considering the effects of state transitions (changes in customizable performances), performance control will become unstable (players may There is a possibility that it will be customized.
The gaming machine of Patent Document 1 does not take into consideration the effect customization function from the above-mentioned viewpoint, and there is still room for improvement.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can realize an appropriate performance customization function and can improve the interest in the game or prevent the decrease in the interest in the game.

According to the present invention, it is possible to execute symbol variation based on the winning of a game ball in the starting hole, to execute a validity determination with the start of symbol variation, and when a specific result is derived from the validity determination. is a gaming machine capable of producing a jackpot game after the end of symbol variation in which a hit/fail determination has been performed, and includes an operation means and a performance control means for controlling the performance, and the performance control means is configured to perform a jackpot game with respect to the performance. A plurality of items can be customized based on the operation received by the operation means, and the plurality of items include a specification indicating the degree of expectation that the specific result will be derived depending on which of the plurality of production modes. A specific item that affects the production control of the production is included, and when the specific production becomes a specific production mode, the expectation level can be changed from the first expectation level or the first expectation level by customizing the specific item. It is possible to change to a high second expectation level, and when a customization operation is received to change the expectation level when the specific production becomes a specific production mode from the first expectation level to the second expectation level. There are times when an expectation level change restriction period is provided after the acceptance of an operation, and the expectation level when the specific performance changes to the specific performance mode during the expectation level change restriction period is the first expectation level, and the expectation level is the first expectation level. The second expectation level is the expectation level when the specific performance changes to the specific performance mode after the end of the degree change restriction period, and it is possible to customize at least a part of the plurality of items and to execute symbol fluctuations. There is a first state in which the customization is reflected after an operation is accepted for the specific item in the first state, and the customization is reflected after an operation is accepted for the other item in the first state. Provided is a gaming machine characterized in that the timing can be different.

According to the present invention, when a customization operation that increases the expectation level when a specific performance becomes a specific performance mode is accepted, an expectation level change restriction period is set after the acceptance of the operation, so that the performance control is stabilized. Provided is a gaming machine that can increase the game's interest and, as a result, can improve the interest in the game or prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol 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 the surrounding area. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming 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) shows the lottery table for determining whether the special pattern is correct, Figure 8(b) shows the lottery table for the special pattern 1 stop symbol lottery, and Figure 8(c) shows the lottery table for the special pattern 2 stop symbol lottery. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table. FIG. 9(a) shows the special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 9(b) shows the case where the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA. It is a figure showing typically a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used for. FIG. 10(a) shows the special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, and FIG. 10(b) shows the case where the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB. It is a figure showing typically a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used for. FIG. 11(a) shows the special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, and FIG. 11(b) shows the case where the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC. It is a figure showing typically a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used for. FIG. 12(a) shows the special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, and FIG. 12(b) shows the case where the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD. It is a figure showing typically a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used for. FIG. 13(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 13(b) is a diagram showing the relationship between the average variation time for each special pattern variation pattern derivation state. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a display related to effect customization processing from the start to the stop of symbol variation in the normal mode. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a display related to performance customization processing while symbol fluctuation is stopped in the normal mode. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a display related to performance customization processing while symbol fluctuation is stopped in the normal mode. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a display related to production customization processing during chance time. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the display mode of the main display section when transitioning from chance time to normal mode. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the display mode of the main display section 81 when changing from the variable probability mode to the normal mode. FIG. 20 is a specific example of a time chart regarding changes in the display mode illustrated in FIGS. 18 and 19.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the explanation is omitted as appropriate. In addition, in the following explanation, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", and "bottom" refer to the gaming machine 10 on the front side (player's side) as shown in FIG. 1, unless otherwise specified. ).
In addition, "advantageous (advantageous degree)" in the following explanation refers to being advantageous to the player, and furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the prize ball (game Refers to being advantageous in terms of the amount of money acquired (not limited to the payout of game balls, but also includes the payout of medals).

<About the features of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (present invention) described in this embodiment will be explained.
In explaining the features, the configuration in parentheses is an example of the configuration of this embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and in the description of the gaming machine 10 that follows, the configuration in parentheses will be used for the same purpose. The configuration may be described in

The gaming machine 10 according to the present invention is capable of performing symbol variations based on the winning of a game ball in the starting hole, and executes a validity determination upon the start of symbol variation, and derives a specific result by the validity determination. In this case, it is a so-called pachinko gaming machine that can generate a jackpot game after the symbol variation in which the hit/fail judgment has been executed is completed.
Here, the specific result is winning a jackpot in this embodiment, but it is a pachinko game machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type mixed machine) that can win a small hit and generate a jackpot game via a small win game. ), it may be a combination of both jackpot and small win.

The gaming machine 10 includes operation means (performance button 37 and cursor button 38) and performance control means (first sub-control board 200) that controls the performance, and the performance control means controls a plurality of items related to the performance. Customization is possible based on the operation received by the operating means.
Here, the items related to production include, for example, adjusting the volume of the speaker 33, adjusting the brightness of the frame lamp 35, selecting a song to be used as BGM, the appearance rate of a specific production (for example, premium production or pre-read production), etc. This may include reliability or specific functions related to presentation (for example, so-called auto buttons or 3D display).

The plurality of items include specific items (described later) that affect performance control of a specific performance (holding change performance described later) that indicates the degree of expectation that a specific result (jackpot) will be derived depending on which of the multiple stage performance modes will be achieved. When a specific production becomes a specific production mode, the expectation level can be changed to the first expectation level or a second expectation level higher than the first expectation level, depending on the customization related to the specific item. Can be changed.

When a customization operation is accepted to change the expectation level when a specific production becomes a specific production mode from the first expectation level to the second expectation level, there is a time when an expectation level change restriction period is set after the acceptance of the operation. Yes, the level of expectation when a specific performance changes to a specific performance mode during the period of restriction on changing expectations is the first level of expectation, and when the specific performance changes to a specific form of performance after the period of restriction on changing expectations level ends. It is characterized in that the degree of expectation is the second degree of expectation.
In other words, when the gaming machine 10 accepts customization to change the level of expectation from low to high for a specific performance mode, if the level of expectation is immediately changed, there is a risk of betraying the player's expectations. It is characterized by the fact that it has a limit period for changing the degree.
In addition, there is a first state in which at least a part of a plurality of items can be customized and pattern variations can be executed, and there is a timing at which the customization is reflected after accepting an operation for a specific item in the first state, and a timing at which the customization is reflected in the first state. It is characterized in that the timing at which customization is reflected after an operation is accepted for other items in the state may be different.
That is, the present invention is characterized in that by providing a difference in the timing from operation to reflection depending on the type of customization, it is possible to realize appropriate customization of effects depending on the situation.

According to the present invention, it is possible to stabilize performance control, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest in the game or prevent a decrease in the interest in the game.

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

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 5.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in area III shown in FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming machine 10. FIG.
Note that the configurations illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5 are only necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here may be added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have to include all of the configurations shown here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and fires game balls into the front area (hereinafter referred to as "game area 50a") of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. A game is performed in which a prize ball is obtained when a game ball enters a winning hole (for example, the big winning hole 55, etc.). In addition, in the following explanation, the game ball entering the winning hole may be simply expressed as "winning (in the winning hole)".

The gaming machine 10 has a rectangular outer frame 15 that opens in the front and rear, an inner frame 17 that removably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and a structure that covers the front side of the game board 50. A front frame 20 is provided.

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

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21, 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 (inserting the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turning the door key in the opposite direction to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (in this embodiment, to the left) ) is possible.
Further, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 disposed to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 from view.
The front frame 20 also includes 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 vertically spaced apart and integrally provided with the front frame 20. .
The front frame 20 also includes an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29, and by rotating the operation handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a. It looks like this.

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 includes a middle frame opening sensor 76 that detects whether the middle frame 17 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame opening sensor 77 that detects whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17. In this embodiment, these door opening sensors are both turned on in the open state and turned off in the closed state. However, these door opening sensors may be configured to be OFF in the open state and ON in the closed state.
Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can detect both the open/close state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the open/close state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player are arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b that accepts a prepaid card return operation as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit that is electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, a performance button that can accept operations performed by the player to switch the performance that occurs during the game or to obtain 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), etc. for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. included. Note that each operating section is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operating section based on a change in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, on the side of the upper ball receiving tray 27, a movable decoration body 22 is provided which is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown).

A ball extraction mechanism 36 is provided at the lower part of the lower ball tray 29 to discharge the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward. By operating this ball extracting mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed at the bottom of the lower ball receiving tray 29 opens, and game balls naturally fall and are discharged from the bottom opening.
Although not shown, the upper ball tray 27 is provided with a mechanism that, when operated, moves the stored balls to the lower ball tray 29, similar to the ball extraction mechanism 36. By operating both mechanisms 36, it becomes 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. Further, 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 disposed inside each of them. There is. The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can output sounds or turn on or off in conjunction with effects, error effects, etc. that occur during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display section 81 disposed approximately at the center of the game board 50 and a sub display section 82 disposed around the main display section 81. The sub display section 82 further includes an upper sub display section 82 a disposed above the main display section 81 , a left sub display section 82 b disposed on the left side of the main display section 81 , and a left sub display section 82 b disposed on the left side of the main display section 81 . and a right sub-display section 82c disposed on the right side of the screen.
Here, the main display section 81 is a fixed type liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c are movable liquid crystal display devices operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display section 81 can display a variable display of symbol rows that is performed in conjunction with a variable display on a first special symbol display device 91 or a second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and can also display various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol rows (decorative symbols) displayed on the main display section 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, it may be in an upward direction, a left-right direction, a depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, the depth direction refers to a pattern row that extends from the back of the main display section 81 toward the front or vice versa, even though it is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81. A virtual direction that is perceived by a player in a display mode that uses a method (for example, perspective) that gives the impression of a variable display.
In addition, the decorative designs in this embodiment include a "1 design" imitating the number "1", a "2 design" imitating the number "2", a "3 design" imitating the number "3", "4 design" imitating the number "4", "5 design" imitating the number "5", "6 design" imitating the number "6", "7 design" imitating the number "7"'', an "8 symbol" imitating the number "8", and a "9 symbol" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following explanation, "1 design", "3 design", "5 design", "7 design", and "9 design" will be collectively referred to as "odd number design", and "2 design" and "4 design". , "6 symbols" and "8 symbols" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols."

Each of the sub-display sections 82 is not only provided mainly to display performance images related to the performance, but is also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display section 82a are on the upper side with respect to the main display section 81, the left sub-display section 82b is on the left side with respect to the main display section 81, and the right sub-display section 82c is on the left side with respect to the main display section 81. Each of the sub-display sections 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position where the entire display area of the sub-display section 82 overlaps the display area of the main display section 81. .

Furthermore, the effect display device 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 employs a liquid crystal display device. The 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 a display area of the symbol display device 90. Special symbols and normal symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 90.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is arranged in a position that is less visible to the player than the main display section 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
The arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is just an example, and the arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 are limited to this example. It is not something that will be done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol change that determines whether or not to operate a 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.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol as "special symbol 1", and the second special symbol as "special symbol 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol change that determines whether or not to operate a normal electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The normal symbols in this embodiment are displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
Note that the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "Puzu", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "Electric Chew".

In addition to the display device described above, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol retention lamp 94, a second special symbol retention lamp 95, and a normal symbol retention lamp 96.
The first special symbol holding lamp 94 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol variations of the reserved special symbol 1, and the second special symbol retaining lamp 95 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol variations of the reserved special symbol 2. The normal symbol holding lamp 96 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the reserved common symbols, and both have two LED lighting modes (in this embodiment, only the right side is always lit = 1, and the left and right sides are always lit = 1). 2. Right side blinking + left side constant lighting = 3, left and right blinking = 4), it is possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following explanation, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 and then stopped is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol", and the following In the description, a symbol variation in which a regular symbol is stopped and displayed after the regular symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as a "symbol fluctuation of a regular symbol."
In addition, in the following explanation, the variable display of the symbol row (decorative pattern) displayed on the main display section 81 mentioned above will be distinguished from the "design variation of the special pattern" and "the pattern variation of the regular pattern". It is sometimes referred to as "symbol variation".
In addition, in the following explanation, when it is simply referred to as "symbol variation", unless otherwise specified, it means the symbol variation of the special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the front surface of the game board 50, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members are arranged, so that the game ball that is launched can roll. A gaming area 50a is defined in the area.
Further, on the left side and above the gaming area 50a, a curved outer rail 51 and an inner rail 53 are arranged to guide the game ball launched by rotating the operating handle 31 to the upper part of the gaming area 50a. has been done. Note that the outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the gaming area 50a as a reference. Here, the windmill 52 is a nail-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The game machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball by changing the amount of rotational operation (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31, and the first flow path where the game ball that is launched more weakly rolls. Various obstacles are placed in the gaming area 50a so that the game ball rolls through either X (so-called left-handed batting) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed batting) where the game ball that is hit more strongly rolls. It is located.

In FIG. 4, the major winning openings 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 are shown as the main winning openings, but the illustrated winning openings are just examples. , and their number and arrangement may be changed as appropriate.

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

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the grand prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that convertably transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the big prize opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the prize, and is switched between the open state and the closed state by the special electric accessory solenoid 66. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 becomes open during a part of the jackpot game that is started due to a jackpot being derived by the special drawing correctness determination described later, and accordingly Winning in the mouth 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easier to enter the big winning hole 55, so the jackpot game where the chance to win the prize ball increases greatly, is in an advantageous game state. It can be said that
In the jackpot game, the open state and closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are set alternately, and one open state (sometimes referred to as a "round game", and the total number of round games that occur in one jackpot is " The number of rounds (sometimes referred to as "number of rounds") ends based on a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls entering the grand prize opening 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is in a closed state. becomes.
In addition, one open state also ends based on the elapse of a sufficient time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the big winning hole 55. do.
Here, in one round game, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls, it cannot be set to the closed state immediately. Therefore, in one round game, a case may occur in which more than 10 game balls enter the grand prize opening 55.

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

The second starting port 59 is arranged at the lower right portion of the gaming area 50a. A second starting port sensor 71 is attached to the second starting port 59 , and a winning in the second starting port 59 is determined based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 71 , and the prize is associated with the second starting port 59 . The number of prize balls given (in this embodiment, 1) is awarded.
In at least a part of the case where it is determined that a prize has been won in the second starting hole 59, the symbol variation of the special drawing 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second starting port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so that they roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is disposed in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The normal electric accessory 61 is a member that convertably transitions between an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 59 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball, and the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 transitions to either the open or closed state.
More specifically, the normal electric accessory 61 is in an open state during at least a part of the game with a winning pattern that is won by the fluctuation of the pattern of the normal pattern, and accordingly, the winning to the second starting opening 59 occurs. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to enter the second starting port 59, so the symbol fluctuation of the special drawing 2 is suppressed by the prize ball while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls. The chances of being executed can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is located at the right center of the gaming area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and winning at 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 at the gate 63 is determined, the symbols of common symbols will be changed.

The general winning hole 67 is arranged at the lower left part of the gaming area 50a. A general winning hole sensor 73 is attached to the general winning hole 67, and a winning to the general winning hole 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning hole sensor 73, and a number ( In this embodiment, the prize ball 4) is awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, more game balls roll toward the general prize opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged, but each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning hole 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Further, a plurality of general winning holes 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the lowest part of the gaming area 50a. Game balls that are hit into the game area 50a and do not enter the above-mentioned winning holes fall into the out hole 69 and are treated as out balls.
In this embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 (not shown) is provided for detecting an out ball, which is a game ball that has entered the input prize opening and the out opening.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the game board 50, there are a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub-control board case 209 in which the first sub-control board 200 is stored, and a second sub-control board case 209. The second sub-control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is stored, the power control board case 509 in which the power control board 500 is stored, and the payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is stored are installed, and the first sub-control board case 309 is installed. In addition to the back surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 is detachably attached to cover a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109.
Note that the main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch 43.
Further, the board case and cover covering each board are made of transparent members, and the corresponding board is visible through each case and cover.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic and electrical components such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup power supply based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is comprised of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power interruption detection circuit 503 that detects a power interruption (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply drops to a predetermined voltage).
Further, a power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and assuming that primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply circuit 501 generates a normal power supply, and supplies power to electronic and electrical components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
Further, when a power outage is detected by the power outage detection circuit 503, the power supply control board 500 transmits a power outage signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, first sub control board 200, and payout control board 400. Send to.
Further, the backup power supply circuit 502 is configured to be charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply equipment on the gaming island.
Note that the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power failure detection circuit 503 may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided.

Further, on the back side of the game board 50, above the open/close cover 45, a game ball tank 46 is arranged in which game balls supplied from the ball supply equipment of the game island are stored. 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 paid out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. The ball is then delivered to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

Up to this point, 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 be implemented with another structure.

<About the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the control configuration provided in the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may include a control configuration not shown in FIG. 6.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various calculation processes related to the game, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area and buffer memory as a temporary storage area, and peripheral boards. It is equipped with an I/O port 104 that inputs and outputs signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101 and generates random numbers (hard random numbers). are interconnected 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 a backup power supply 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 outage (when the power is turned on), the gaming machine 10 can use the data to return to the state immediately before the power outage. Information is configured to be backed up. For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register held when a power outage occurred, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (playing stopped state or playing enabled state), the current special drawing drawing state, the current Information related to the game, such as the state of the general drawing lottery, etc., is to be backed up. Note that this information is cleared (initialized) by RAM clear processing. Therefore, after the RAM is cleared, a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (described later as special figure low certainty and regular figure low certainty) will be newly set. Furthermore, when the RAM clearing process is executed, the initial symbol combination (in this embodiment, "1 symbol - 3 symbol - 5 symbol") of the symbol row related to the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and the power is turned on. Even if the RAM clearing process is not executed at the time of insertion and the symbol variation is not being executed at the time of the previous power cut, the initial symbol combination will be in a stopped display state. Further, this initial symbol combination is stopped and displayed only when the power is turned on, and is not stopped when symbol variations are executed.

In this embodiment, in addition to at least an area in which information related to such games is stored (sometimes referred to as an area related to games in the RAM 103), the complement of the checksum and the area related to games in the RAM 103 are stored. The area where the backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is backed up. Then, when the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 returns using the various information stored in the backed-up gaming-related area of the RAM 103 and the gaming-related backup information area of the RAM 103.
Note that there are no restrictions on the specific method of backup in this embodiment. For example, an area of the RAM 103 to be backed up may be implemented with a configuration that can hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power outage state. As another example, different hardware may be provided in the RAM 103 for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power-off state and a second memory that is referenced when the gaming machine 10 is in operation. In that case, the gaming 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. All you have to do is recover to the second memory.

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

The main control board 100 also 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 retention lamp 94, a second special symbol retention lamp 95, and a normal symbol retention lamp. 96, it is electrically connected to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66, and is 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 be able to detect the operation of the main operation section 39.

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. The main control board 100 is connected to enable communication only in the direction, and various production control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200.
Note that 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 send data. It is composed of
Further, in this embodiment, a parallel transmission method is employed for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be employed.

The first sub-control board 200 serves as a temporary storage area, a CPU 201 that performs various calculation processes related to game performances based on performance control commands from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as performance control programs and various lottery tables, etc. It is equipped with a RAM 203 that functions as a work area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and each device. The main controls related to the game performance are executed according to the control program stored in the game machine.
Note that the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the production button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 issues an image control command that instructs the second sub-control board 300 to display an image in the production control process based on the production control command from the main control board 100, and instructs adjustment of brightness. A brightness adjustment command, an audio control command that instructs the audio to be output to the audio control board 310, a volume adjustment command that instructs to adjust the volume, lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, and a movable decorative body. 22, the sub-display section 82, etc., are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 for bidirectional communication, and each control command (image control command, brightness adjustment command, audio control command, While the volume adjustment command) is sent from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300 or the audio control board 310, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received is sent as a response. ) is transmitted from each control board (second sub-control board 300, audio control board 310) to first sub-control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the frame lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204. The frame lamp 35 is configured such that lighting is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.
Further, 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 to be movable under movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various calculation processes related to image production 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. It is equipped with a RAM 303 that functions as a work area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and each device. 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 performance determined by the performance 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 audio data in accordance with the content of the performance based on control signals received from the CPU 301. The VDP is a so-called image processor that reads image data stored in the image ROM in response to instructions from the CPU 301, processes the image data, and sends the generated image data to the main display section 81 and sub display section 82. do. Further, a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read from the image ROM is connected to this VDP.

The audio control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various calculation processes related to audio production based on audio control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores audio control programs, audio data, etc., and a workpiece that serves as a temporary storage area. It is equipped with 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 each device. is configured to perform specific control. Therefore, the audio control board 310 reads the audio data stored in the ROM 312 in response to the audio control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read audio data, and generates the final audio data after synthesis. can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via an amplifier, and the speaker 33 can output sound.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, ROM, and RAM (all not shown).
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally, and controls the payout unit 48 to be driven to pay out game balls based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. At the same time, the ball feeding mechanism and the firing mechanism are driven synchronously based on the amount of operation of the operating handle 31 to control the firing of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 includes a normal power supply circuit that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic and electrical components such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup circuit that generates a backup power supply based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is comprised of a power supply circuit and a power interruption detection circuit (both not shown) that detects a power interruption (the voltage supplied by the normal power source drops by a predetermined voltage).
Further, a power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and assuming that primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. Normal power is generated in the normal power supply circuit, and power is supplied to electronic and electrical components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). Supplied.
Further, when a power outage is detected by the power outage detection circuit, the power supply control board 500 sends a power outage signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400. Send.
Further, the backup power supply circuit is configured to be charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply equipment on the gaming island.
Note that the backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power failure detection circuit may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, but instead of being provided on the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400. They may be provided for each.

<About the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. Note that the functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may include a functional configuration that is not shown in FIG. 7. Furthermore, when explaining the functional configuration, reference will be made to FIGS. 8 to 13 as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main reservation control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special lottery means 130, a regular 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 processing execution means 175, and A cutoff processing execution means 180 is provided, and these means are functional representations of 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 out by the means included in the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in respective storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control commands) 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.

Ball entry determining means 110 determines whether or not a ball has entered each winning hole based on the detection result of a sensor provided in each winning hole.

The main random number generation means 115 is capable of generating multiple types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when a winning in the winning opening is determined, the random number circuit 105 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning opening. Obtain (latch) a random number.
More specifically, when it is determined that a prize has been won in the first starting hole 57 or the second starting hole 59, the main random number generating means 115 generates a random number for determining whether the special pattern is correct or not, and a special pattern stopping pattern, which will be described later. Obtain random numbers for lottery and random numbers for special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won, a random number for determining the validity of a common symbol, a random number for a random symbol stopping symbol lottery, and a random number for a common symbol variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the corresponding main information storage means 160. Store in storage area.
Note that the random number circuit 105 monitors whether the plurality of types of random numbers that it updates itself are updated normally or not, and if an update abnormality occurs in which the random numbers are not updated normally, the random number circuit 105 Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that an update abnormality in the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main reservation control means 120 performs control regarding the reservation of symbol fluctuations of special symbols and symbol fluctuations of regular symbols. Regarding special figure 1, the random numbers for special figure validity judgment, random numbers for special figure stop symbol lottery, and random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which are obtained by winning in the first starting opening 57, are specially selected. It is held (stored) as the operation hold information shown in FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 adds 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special symbol 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special symbol 1 is used (in the lottery of the special symbol lottery means 130). A holding counter (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Figure 1 Holding Counter") is decremented by 1 for each time the special drawing 1 holding counter is used. The operation reservation information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 reservation counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation reservation information is used, the used operation reservation information is cleared and the remaining operation reservation information is stored. The information is controlled to be moved (shifted) from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 holding counter which is one less than the current special figure 1 holding counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 holding counter.
Moreover, the main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-mentioned control regarding the special figure 2 and general figure separately from the special figure 1, and the reserve counter of the special figure 2 is called the special figure 2 reserve counter.
In addition, in the following explanation, "suspension of operation reservation information" may be expressed as "suspension of symbol variation" or simply "suspension."
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (retention counter) of special figure 1 or special figure 2, the main reservation control means 120 performs production control including the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter. A command (pending command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In addition, in this embodiment, when both the operation reservation information corresponding to special figure 1 and the operation reservation information corresponding to special figure 2 are reserved, the operation reservation information corresponding to special figure 2 is prioritized. The priority variations used are made.

The advance determination means 125 executes advance determination for a look-ahead effect targeting the operation reservation information at least in part when the operation reservation information of the special symbol is suspended at a predetermined advance determination timing.
More specifically, the preliminary determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information that has been suspended this time, and performs preliminary determination for each of the special pattern validity determination, special pattern stop symbol lottery, and special pattern variation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Execute. 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 that will be executed later.
Further, the advance determination means 125 generates a performance control command (advance determination command) including the derived result of the advance determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
Since the advance determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160) at least in part at the timing of the predetermined advance determination, the advance determination command is transmitted following the above-mentioned suspended command. It will be sent. Here, the timing of the predetermined advance determination refers to the timing when the jackpot game is not in progress, and for example, there is a timing when the activation suspension information of the special symbol is suspended. In addition, in this embodiment, if the operation hold information of special map 1 is suspended during the high accuracy of general maps described later, the advance determination is regulated, so the transmission of the advance determination command corresponding to the advance determination is also restricted. Regulated. On the other hand, in the case where the operation suspension information of the special map 2 is suspended during the low probability of a general map which will be described later, the advance determination may or may not be restricted.

The special pattern lottery means 130 includes a special pattern validity determination means 131, a special pattern stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation means 133. Processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. The special symbol 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 symbol variation start condition is satisfied.
In addition, "the special pattern fluctuation start conditions are met" means, for example, that the jackpot game is not in progress, and that neither special pattern 1 nor special pattern 2 is in the process of pattern variation (special pattern 1 or special pattern 2). (including during the stop display of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2), all conditions for the existence of operation hold information in at least one of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 are satisfied.

Here, FIGS. 8 to 12 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 addition, in a lottery using a 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 in a predetermined order (only one target lottery value is used). If so, the number of additions is one time), and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which a carry (overflow) has occurred is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the explanation regarding the lottery table, names are attached to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation, but if data such as lottery values included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is stored in an identifiable manner in each ROM, Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, if there are items listed for convenience of explanation or "-" or "0" as lottery values, these do not necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. isn't it. Then, results with "-" or "0" written as the lottery value will not win. Furthermore, if a lottery value that is the same as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained within the range) is listed in the lottery table, the result will be derived 100%, so the lottery is not necessarily performed. There is no need to do so. In addition, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery matches the random number range used in the lottery, a carry will always occur when adding the last lottery value, so this addition will not be necessary. In that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special pattern validity determining means 131 reads a random number for determining the validity of the special pattern for each symbol change, and uses the read random number and a lottery table for determining the validity of the special pattern to determine whether the winner is a jackpot or a loss by lottery. Execute the special figure appropriateness determination.
FIG. 8(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, and the lottery table is commonly used for the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2. The range of random numbers used in this determination is 0 to 65535, so if the special drawing lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special drawing low probability"), the random number is 205/65536 (approximately A jackpot is derived with a probability of 1/320).
Similarly, when the special drawing lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter may be abbreviated as "special drawing high probability"), a jackpot is derived with a probability of 600/65536 (approximately 1/109).

When the result of the special pattern correctness determination is a jackpot, the special pattern stopping pattern lottery means 132 reads a random number for the special pattern stopping pattern lottery, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special pattern stopping pattern lottery. The stop symbols of the special drawings are determined by lottery.
FIG. 8(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special drawing 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, when a jackpot is derived from special drawing 1, symbol A has a probability of 50/100 (1/2) and symbol B has a probability of 50/100 (1/2) to be determined as the stopping symbol. Ru.
Here, symbol A has a round number of 4, and after the end of the jackpot game, it is a symbol that becomes a special symbol high and a general symbol that will be described later (hereinafter may be referred to as a "probable variable symbol", and the jackpot related to the symbol is sometimes referred to as a "probable jackpot"). On the other hand, symbol B has a round number of 4 and is a symbol that becomes a special symbol with a low probability and a regular symbol with a high probability after the end of the jackpot game (hereinafter may be referred to as a "normal symbol", and the jackpot related to the symbol is defined as a "normal symbol"). (sometimes referred to as "jackpot"). Therefore, it can be said that the symbol A is a more advantageous symbol than the symbol B in the special symbol lottery state after the jackpot game.
FIG. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special pattern 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99, similar to the special pattern 1 stop symbol lottery. be. Therefore, when a jackpot is derived in special drawing 2, there is a probability of 75/100 (approximately 1/1.33) for symbol a, a probability of 25/100 (1/4) for symbol b, and a stop symbol. is determined as.
Here, symbol a is a variable pattern that has a round number of 10 and becomes a special symbol high and a regular symbol high after the end of the jackpot game, and symbol b has a round number of 4 and is a special symbol high after the end of the jackpot game. It is a regular pattern that is accurate and accurate. Therefore, it can be said that symbol a is more advantageous than symbol b in terms of the number of rounds. In the following explanation, the jackpot associated with symbol a may be referred to as a 10R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot associated with symbol b may be referred to as a 4R probability variable jackpot.
In addition, when the result of the special pattern correctness determination does not result in a jackpot, the special pattern stopping pattern lottery means 132 uses pattern C as the stopping pattern when special pattern 1 is a loss, and pattern c when special pattern 2 is a loss. Decide uniformly.
In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio (50/100) of the special pattern becomes highly accurate after the end of the jackpot game with special pattern 1, and the percentage of the special pattern becomes highly accurate after the end of the jackpot game with special pattern 2 (100/100). ) are different (the symbol variation of special symbol 2 is more advantageous than the symbol variation of special symbol 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 gaming ball) A round game (in this embodiment, it is provided in the fourth round game of the easy-to-win period related to the variable probability jackpot) is equipped with a function to make the special drawing highly accurate after the end of the jackpot game, and makes it easy to pass through the V winning area. This is achieved by changing whether to provide it or not depending on the stop pattern of the special map.

In this way, in the present embodiment described above, the jackpot won in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 is more advantageous than the jackpot won in the pattern variation related to the special pattern 1. According to this, the interest in the game can be further enhanced by the transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, which will be described later.

The special pattern variation pattern deriving means 133 is equipped with a plurality of types of special pattern variation pattern lottery tables that are referred to when determining a special pattern variation pattern, and based on the current special pattern variation pattern derivation state and the result of the current special pattern validity determination. Based on this, select one special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table to determine the current special pattern fluctuation pattern, and use the selected special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table and random numbers for special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery to create one special pattern. A figure variation pattern is determined, and a 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 symbol variation related to the special pattern (special pattern 1 or special pattern 2) to the end of the pattern variation.
Details of the transition conditions etc. will be described later, but the special figure variation pattern derivation states in this embodiment include 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. There is a variation pattern derivation state PD. The above-mentioned method for determining the special pattern variation pattern is adopted in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA for the symbol variation of special pattern 1, and is adopted in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, and special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC. In the figure variation pattern derivation state PD, it is adopted in the symbol variation of special figure 2. In addition, in the symbol variation related to the other special symbol in each special symbol variation pattern derivation state, one predetermined special symbol variation pattern is determined according to the result of the special symbol validity determination.

FIG. 9(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to special pattern 1 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is , 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 9(a), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-C can be determined.
Specifically, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 1 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, the probability is 900/1000 (approximately 1/1.11). Special figure fluctuation pattern HNP has a probability of 52/1000 (about 1/19.2), special figure variation pattern HRP has a probability of 13/1000 (about 1/76.9), HSP1-A has a probability of 11/1000 (about 1/76.9). HSP1-B with a probability of 1/90.9, HSP2-A with a probability of 9/1000 (about 1/111), HSP2-B with a probability of 7/1000 (about 1/143), and HSP2-B with a probability of 5/1000 (about 1/143). HSP3-A is determined with a probability of /200) and HSP3-B is determined with a probability of 3/1000 (approximately 1/333), and in this case, special pattern fluctuation patterns ASP1-A to special pattern fluctuation patterns ASP-C are determined. It will never be decided. The details will be described later using FIG. 9(b), but when the special symbol fluctuation pattern HNP is determined, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined using the value of the special symbol 1 pending counter at the start of the current symbol fluctuation. is further specified.
On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the pattern variation related to special pattern 1 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, there is a probability of 90/1000 (approximately 1/11.1) that the special pattern Variation pattern ASP1-A, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B with a probability of 110/1000 (about 1/9.09), special figure variation pattern ASP2-A with a probability of 135/1000 (about 1/7.41) , Special figure variation pattern ASP2-B with a probability of 165/1000 (about 1/6.06), special figure variation pattern ASP3-A with a probability of 180/1000 (about 1/5.56), 220/1000 ( The special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP3-B is determined with a probability of approximately 1/4.56), and the special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP-C is determined with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10), and in this case, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP ~Special figure variation pattern HSP3-B is never determined.
In this way, in this embodiment, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 1 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, the 100/1000 (1/10) One of the special figure variation patterns HRP to special figure variation patterns HSP3-B is determined at a ratio of 900/1000 (approximately 1/1.11), and the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, if the result of the special pattern correctness judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 1 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, the special pattern variation pattern One of ASP1-A to special figure fluctuation patterns ASP-C is determined.
Here, in the explanation related to the special pattern variation patterns of this embodiment, if two special pattern variation patterns are described with "~" in between, it will be noted that In accordance with the order described in the drawings, the description of the special pattern variation pattern that exists between the special pattern variation pattern described earlier and the special symbol variation pattern described later is omitted. In addition, in the explanation regarding the special figure variation patterns of this embodiment, if the name of the special figure variation pattern is different, regardless of whether the corresponding variation time is described, it is assumed that the special figure variation patterns are different. However, if the corresponding variation times are the same, they may be treated as the same special figure variation pattern.

FIG. 9(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special pattern variation pattern lottery table used when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 1 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA. The range of random numbers used in the lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery related to the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 9(a)) is from 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 9(b), the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol fluctuation related to special pattern 1 in the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA includes a special pattern fluctuation pattern with a fluctuation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds). There are 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, and the variation time is in this order. is getting longer.
Specifically, when the special symbol 1 pending counter at the start of the current symbol variation is 3, the special symbol variation pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, if the special pattern 1 pending counter = 2 at the start of the current symbol fluctuation, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-A will change to 850/1000 (approximately 1/6.67) with a probability of The special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-B is determined with a probability of approximately 1/1.18), and if the special pattern 1 pending counter = 1 at the start of the current symbol fluctuation, the probability is 50/1000 (1/20). Special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-A has a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67), special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-B has a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25). If pattern HNP-C is determined and special pattern 1 pending counter = 0 at the start of the current pattern variation, special pattern variation pattern HNP-B will change to 100/1 with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20). The special pattern variation pattern HNP-C is determined with a probability of 1000 (1/10), and the special pattern variation pattern HNP-D is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (approximately 1/1.18). In the following explanation, when the value of the special figure reservation counter to be referenced is 3, it will be referred to as "Hold 3", and when the value of the special figure reservation counter is 2, it will be referred to as "Hold 2", When the value of the special figure reservation counter is 1, it may be referred to as "hold 1", and when the value of the special figure hold counter is 0, it may be referred to as "hold 0".
In this way, when the special symbol fluctuation pattern HNP is determined in the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the special symbol fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time ) are different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of the current 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 the current symbol variation, the shorter the (This makes it easier to determine the fluctuation time).
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 state. It also exists in the state PD, and in these special figure variation pattern derivation states, the pending counter to be referred to is different from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and in both cases, the value of the special figure 2 pending counter is referred to.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA in the explanation related to FIGS. 9(a) and 9(b) above includes the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA (play It includes not only the special pattern variation pattern derivation state (before time-through) but also the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA (after play time-through) after transitioning from the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA. That is, in determining the special pattern variation pattern related to the symbol variation of special pattern 1, in this embodiment, in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA before transitioning to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, and in the special pattern variation pattern The same special figure variation pattern lottery table is used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA after transitioning from the derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.

FIG. 10(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is It is from 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-F can be determined.
Specifically, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, the probability is 960/1000 (approximately 1/1.04). The special figure fluctuation pattern HNP is 20/1000 (1/50), the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-D is 15/1000 (approximately 1/66.7), and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-E is 5/1000 (1/66.7). HSP-F is determined with a probability of 200), and in this case, special pattern variation patterns ASP-D to special pattern variation patterns ASP-F are not determined. The details will be described later using FIG. 10(b), but when the special symbol fluctuation pattern HNP is determined, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is determined using the value of the special symbol 2 pending counter at the start of the current symbol fluctuation. is further specified. The method of determining the special figure fluctuation pattern using this special figure 2 reservation counter is also the same in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD, which will be described later.
On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, the special pattern variation pattern ASP -D, ASP-E is determined with a probability of 350/1000 (approximately 1/2.86), and ASP-F is determined with a probability of 150/1000 (approximately 1/6.67), and in that case, special figure fluctuation Pattern HNP to special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F are never determined.
In this way, in this embodiment, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, the 40/1000 (1/25) One of the special pattern variation patterns HSP-D to HSP-F is determined at a ratio of 960/1000 (approximately 1/1.04), and the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined at a ratio of 960/1000 (approximately 1/1.04). Furthermore, if the result of the special pattern correctness judgment is a jackpot in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, the special pattern variation pattern ASP-D to special pattern variation pattern ASP will be changed at a ratio of 1000/1000 (1/1). -F is determined.

FIG. 10(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special pattern variation pattern lottery table used when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB. The range of random numbers used in the lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery related to the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 10(a)) is from 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 10(b), the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol fluctuation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB includes the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-E with a fluctuation time of 1500 ms, and There is a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-F with a fluctuation time of 10000ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the current symbol variation = 3, if the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the current symbol variation = 2, and if the special symbol at the start of the current symbol variation is Figure 2 When the pending counter = 1, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-E is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-F is determined. There isn't. On the other hand, if the special pattern 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of the current pattern variation, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-F is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special pattern The variation pattern HNP-E is never determined.
In addition, the special pattern variation pattern HNP-E and the special pattern variation pattern HNP-F are determined when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 1 in the above-mentioned special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA. The special pattern variation pattern to be obtained, the special pattern variation pattern that can be determined when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC described below, and the special pattern variation pattern described below It is different from any of the special pattern variation patterns that can be determined when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special symbol 2 in the derivation state PD.

FIG. 11(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is It is from 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 11(a), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-I can be determined.
Specifically, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the pattern variation related to special pattern 2 during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, the probability is 950/1000 (approximately 1/1.05). The special pattern variation pattern HNP is 25/1000 (1/40), the special pattern variation HSP-G is 15/1000 (approximately 1/66.7), and the special pattern variation pattern HSP-H is 10/1000 (1/66.7). HSP-I is determined with a probability of 100), and in this case, special pattern variation pattern ASP-G to special pattern variation pattern ASP-I will not be determined.
On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, the special pattern variation pattern ASP -G, ASP-H is determined with a probability of 350/1000 (approximately 1/2.86), ASP-I is determined with a probability of 150/1000 (approximately 1/6.67), and in that case, special figure fluctuation Pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern HSP-I is never determined.
In this way, in this embodiment, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, the 50/1000 (1/20) One of the special pattern variation patterns HSP-G to HSP-I is determined at a ratio of 950/1000 (about 1/1.05), and the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined at a ratio of 950/1000 (approximately 1/1.05). Furthermore, if the result of the special pattern correctness judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, the special pattern variation pattern One of the special pattern fluctuation patterns ASP-G to ASP-I is determined.

FIG. 11(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special pattern variation pattern lottery table used when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC. The range of the random numbers used in the lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery related to the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 11(a)) is from 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 11(b), the special pattern variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC includes a special pattern variation pattern HNP-G with a variation time of 2000 ms, and There is a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-H with a fluctuation time of 12000ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the current symbol variation = 3, if the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the current symbol variation = 2, and if the special symbol at the start of the current symbol variation is Figure 2 When the pending counter = 1, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-G is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-H is determined. There isn't. On the other hand, if the special pattern 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this symbol variation, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-H is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special pattern The variation pattern HNP-G is never determined.
Furthermore, 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 related to the special figure 1 in the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. The special pattern variation pattern to be obtained, the special pattern variation pattern that can be determined when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, which will be described later, and the special pattern variation pattern described below. It is different from any of the special pattern variation patterns that can be determined when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special symbol 2 in the derivation state PD.

FIG. 12(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special pattern variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0. ~999.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-I can be determined. In particular, special figure variation patterns HSP-G to special figure variation patterns ASP-I are common to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC.
Specifically, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the probability is 965/1000 (approximately 1/1.04). So, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP, the probability of 30/1000 (approximately 1/33.3) is special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP-G, the probability of 3/1000 (approximately 1/333) is HSP-H, 2/1000 (1/33.3). HSP-I is determined with a probability of /500), and in this case, special pattern variation pattern ASP-G to special pattern variation pattern ASP-I will not be determined.
On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the special pattern variation has a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25). Pattern ASP-G is determined, ASP-H is determined with a probability of 150/1000 (approximately 1/6.67), and ASP-I is determined with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), and in that case, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP~Special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is never determined.
Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, in the first rotation of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, if the symbol variation is a symbol variation related to special symbol 1, and if the symbol variation is a special symbol variation, In both cases where the symbol fluctuation is related to FIG. 2, the special pattern fluctuation pattern is determined by a determination method different from the determination method explained using FIG. It is determined.

As described above, in this embodiment, if the result of the special pattern validity determination is a loss in the pattern variation related to the special pattern 2 during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the difference is 35/1000 (approximately 1/28. 6), one of the special pattern fluctuation patterns HSP-G to HSP-I is determined, and the ratio is determined by the ratio of the special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP-G to special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP-I. This is lower than the ratio (1/20) in which any one of the special pattern variation patterns HSP-G to HSP-I is determined when the result of the figure correctness determination is a loss. On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is wrong in the pattern variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the special pattern will be changed at a rate of 965/1000 (about 1/1.04). The figure variation pattern HNP is determined, and the ratio is determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined when the result of the special figure validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. (approximately 1/1.05).
In addition, if the result of the special pattern correctness judgment becomes a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the special pattern variation pattern One of ASP-G to special figure fluctuation patterns ASP-I is determined.

In addition, the probability that the special pattern variation pattern HSP-G will be determined (approximately 1/33. 3) is the probability (1/40 ) higher than On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the probability that the special pattern variation pattern HSP-H will be determined (approximately 1/333) is the probability (approximately 1/66. 7), and the probability that the special pattern variation pattern HSP-I is determined when the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD ( 1/500) is the probability (1 /100).
Furthermore, the probability that the special pattern variation pattern ASP-G will be determined when the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD (1/1.25 ) is the probability (1/2) that the special pattern variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC. higher than On the other hand, when the result of the special pattern correctness determination is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the probability that the special pattern variation pattern ASP-H is determined (approximately 1/6. 67) is the probability (approximately 1/ 2.86), and when the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the special pattern variation pattern ASP-I is determined. Probability (1/20) is the probability that the special pattern variation pattern ASP-I will be determined when the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC. (approximately 1/6.67).

FIG. 12(b) is a diagram schematically showing the special pattern variation pattern lottery table used when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB. , the range of random numbers used in the lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery related to the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 12(a)) is from 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 12(b), the special pattern variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD includes a special pattern variation pattern HNP-I with a variation time of 1000 ms, and There is a special figure fluctuation with a fluctuation time of 5000ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the current symbol variation = 3, if the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the current symbol variation = 2, and if the special symbol at the start of the current symbol variation is Figure 2 When the pending counter = 1, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-I is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-J is determined. There isn't. On the other hand, if the special pattern 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this symbol variation, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP-J is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special pattern The fluctuation pattern HNP-I is never determined.
In addition, the special pattern variation pattern HNP-I and the special pattern variation pattern HNP-J are determined when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 1 in the above-mentioned special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA. The special pattern variation pattern to be obtained, the special pattern variation pattern that can be determined when the special pattern variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, which will be described later, and the special pattern variation pattern described below. It is different from any of the special pattern fluctuation patterns that can be determined when the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol fluctuation related to the special pattern 2 of the derivation state PC.
In addition, in this embodiment, as explained using FIG. 12(b), in the symbol variation related to the special symbol 2 in the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PB, the value of the special symbol 2 pending counter at the start of the symbol variation is A fluctuation pattern is determined based on the symbol fluctuation, but regardless of the value of the special pattern 2 pending counter at the start of the symbol fluctuation, one predetermined special pattern fluctuation pattern (for example, special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP -I) may be determined.

In this way, in the present embodiment, for the purpose of reducing the development cost (data capacity) burden related to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, it is used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD. The special pattern fluctuation pattern that can be determined by lottery using the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table that is used in It is configured to include a part of the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern ASP-I) that can be determined by. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to special figure 2 in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure fluctuation pattern in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC. It may be made up of only the special pattern fluctuation patterns that can be determined by lottery using the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the symbol fluctuation according to 2, or the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PD and the special pattern fluctuation The same special symbol variation pattern lottery table may be used in the pattern derivation state PC.
In addition, in this embodiment, the special pattern variation pattern that can be determined by the symbol variation related to special symbol 2 in the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PC and the special symbol variation pattern that can be determined by the symbol variation related to special symbol 2 in the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PD. The relationship with the figure variation pattern may be applied to the relationship between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. Furthermore, in this case, at least a part of the special pattern variation pattern that can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, and the symbol related to the special pattern 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC. You may make it match with at least a part of the special figure variation pattern which can be determined in variation.

In addition, at the start of the symbol variation, the special symbol variation pattern deriving means 133 generates a performance control command (variation start command ) and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

Similar to the special symbol lottery means 130, the common symbol lottery means 135 reads out the earliest pending operation information among the pending operating information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbol of the common symbol is not changing. , Using the read random number, execute a judgment of the validity of the general pattern to determine the validity of the general pattern, and as a result of the judgment of the normal pattern, the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to be in an open state. In this case, a regular pattern stopping pattern lottery is performed in which the stopping symbols of the regular pattern are determined by lottery, and a regular pattern fluctuation pattern lottery is performed in which the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) of the general pattern is determined by lottery.
More specifically, in the determination of whether or not the Fuzu drawing is correct, the Fuzu drawing state is a state with a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "Fuzu high probability"), and the Fuzu drawing state is a state where the probability is low ("Fuzu drawing high certainty"). Although the drawing table is omitted, in this embodiment, the probability of winning a common symbol is 65,535/65,536 when the probability of winning a common symbol is 65,535/65,536, and the remaining 1/65,536 On the other hand, with a probability of 1/65,536 of a winning pattern, the probability of winning is 1/65,536, and a loss of 65,535/65,536. It should be noted that in the case of a low accuracy of a normal pattern, it may be arranged so that the normal pattern does not hit (65536/65536 results in a loss).

In the regular pattern stop symbol lottery, similar to the special pattern stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the common pattern stop symbol lottery is created from multiple types of stop symbols with different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, in the case of a loss in the normal pattern validity determination, the stopping pattern is uniformly determined as in the special pattern 1 and the special pattern 2.

In addition, in the general pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, similar to the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, one general pattern fluctuation pattern is selected from multiple types of general pattern fluctuation patterns by lottery using a lottery table for general pattern fluctuation pattern lottery (not shown). A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that a high probability of a common pattern has a higher probability of deriving a winning result compared to a low probability of a common pattern, and is more advantageous than a low probability of a common pattern.

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 according to the determined jackpot symbol when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot.
In addition, at the start of the jackpot, the jackpot game control means 140 generates a performance control command (jackpot start command) including the demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the jackpot. Sometimes, a performance control command (jackpot end command) including the 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.

The symbol display control means 145 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to display the special symbol 1 in a variable manner according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol 1, and after the variation time has elapsed, the symbol is determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol shown. Similarly, according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 92, and after the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped determined by the special symbol lottery. Special drawing 2 is stopped and displayed with the pattern.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special symbol game timer for managing the display time (fluctuating time, stop display time) of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. (at the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes "0"), generates an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting fixed stop display of the decorative pattern, and transmits the command to the main information storage means 160. Store in the command storage area.
Here, the fixed stop display of a decorative pattern refers to the final stop display of a decorative pattern in a pattern variation, and is different from the temporary stop display of a decorative pattern that may occur during the execution of a pattern variation. In the temporary stop display of a decorative pattern, for example, the decorative pattern being displayed in a stationary manner is accompanied by a movement of shaking up and down (so-called shaking fluctuation), while in the fixed stop display of a decorative pattern, the decorative pattern being displayed in a stationary manner is Even if the same decorative pattern is displayed in a stopped state, such as when the pattern does not fluctuate, the fixed display mode of the decorative pattern that is displayed as a fixed stop, and the stop display mode of the decorative pattern that is displayed as a temporary stop display, are different. Therefore, the player can recognize whether the stop display of the decorative symbols is a fixed stop display or a temporary stop display.

Further, the symbol display control means 145 causes the ordinary symbol to be displayed in a variable manner on the ordinary symbol display device 93 according to the ordinary symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the ordinary symbol, and after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the ordinary symbol is displayed by a regular symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop symbol is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a common symbol game timer for managing the time (fluctuating time, stop display time) related to the display of common symbols.

In the above-described jackpot game, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 to open the special electric accessory 65 according to an opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol.

In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the ordinary drawing lottery, it outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62 to move the ordinary electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the ordinary drawing. Let it open.

The game state control means 155 controls the special drawing lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special pattern low probability at the start of a jackpot game regardless of the symbol related to the jackpot, and sets the special pattern low probability at the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot. At the end of the jackpot game related to the probability-variable jackpot, the special drawing is high-probability.
Moreover, the game state control means 155 controls the common lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 sets the normal pattern to be low regardless of the symbol related to the jackpot at the start of the jackpot, and when the specified conditions are satisfied, the normal pattern is set to high until the pattern changes a specified number of times. After the specified number of symbol changes, the regular symbol becomes low.

Such special symbol lottery state and regular symbol lottery state change in link with the above-mentioned special symbol variation pattern derivation state, and the transition of the special symbol 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 explained with reference to FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b). In addition, FIG. 13(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 13(b) is a diagram showing the relationship between the average variation time for each special pattern variation pattern derivation state. .
As shown in FIG. 13(a), the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponds to the special pattern low accuracy and the general pattern low accuracy, and the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponds to the special pattern high accuracy and the general pattern high accuracy. It is composed of a figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC corresponding to a special figure low accuracy and a regular figure high accuracy, and a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD corresponding to a special figure low accuracy and a general figure high accuracy. , any one of these special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states is set except during a jackpot game. The transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (vi).
Specifically, transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol change, transition Condition (iv) is the end of the 160th symbol change. Furthermore, the transition condition (v) is the end of the symbol variation when the number of consecutive symbol variations executed without a jackpot game is 1000 times, and the transition condition (vi) is the special symbol variation. In the pattern derivation state PD, the symbol variations that have been executed continuously without a jackpot game reach 1200 times, which is the end of the symbol variations.

In addition, in this embodiment, both the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state are special pattern low accuracy and regular pattern high accuracy. Therefore, from the viewpoint 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, when a jackpot game related to a normal jackpot is executed in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC is set again after the end of the jackpot game (symbols in transition condition (iii) (The counting of fluctuations starts from 0). Similarly, when a jackpot game related to a probability variable jackpot is executed in the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB is set again after the end of the jackpot game (in transition condition (iv) The count of symbol fluctuations starts from 0).
When the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB changes to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC via the transition condition (ii) (not shown), the game ball enters the big prize opening 55 in the fourth round game during the jackpot game. If this is an irregular case in which the game ball did not pass through the V winning area provided in After the end of the jackpot game, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC based on the transition condition (ii) is not set.
Furthermore, in this embodiment, although the normal jackpot is not derived in the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2, the normal jackpot can be derived in the pattern variation related to the special pattern 2, and the normal jackpot is derived via the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot. 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 when a jackpot is achieved in the special pattern correctness judgment in the pattern variation related to special pattern 2 is changed to the ratio of the normal jackpot when the special pattern judgment in the pattern variation related to special pattern 1 results in a jackpot. It is preferable to set the ratio lower than the normal jackpot ratio when

In addition, in this embodiment, the transition condition (v) is the number of symbol changes that are performed consecutively without a jackpot game with a low probability of special symbols. Therefore, after transitioning from the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, 100 symbol variations have already been counted, and 900 symbol variations have been counted in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA without any jackpot games. When the symbol variation is executed twice, the transition condition (v) is satisfied. However, in this case, it is not necessarily necessary to set the count start timing related to the number of symbol changes to the timing at which the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PC is set, and the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations is set to the special symbol variation pattern. The threshold value may be set to 900 at the timing of transition to the derived state PA.
On the other hand, after transitioning from the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, the count of symbol fluctuations starts from the time of the transition, so 1000 is reached in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA without a jackpot game. When the symbol variation is executed twice, the transition condition (v) is satisfied. However, even in this case, it is not always necessary to set the count start timing related to the number of symbol fluctuations to the timing of transition to the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, and the count start timing related to the number of symbol fluctuations is not necessarily the timing when the count start timing related to the number of symbol fluctuations is derived from the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state. The threshold value may be set to 1160 at the timing when the state PB is set.
In addition, in the event of a power failure recovery that involves execution of RAM clear processing, the number of executions of symbol fluctuation related to transition condition (v) will be cleared (initialized), but will not involve execution of RAM clear processing. If power is restored after power interruption, the number of executions is maintained.

Further, among the transition conditions (i) to (vi) described above, the transition conditions that are satisfied by the number of executions of the symbol fluctuation include the end of the symbol fluctuation corresponding to the transition condition, that is, the transition condition Although the configuration is such that the transition condition is satisfied at the end of the symbol variation corresponding to the condition and the transition of the special symbol variation pattern derivation state occurs, the present invention is not limited to this. In some or all of these transition conditions, the transition condition includes the start of the symbol fluctuation corresponding to the transition condition, that is, the transition condition is satisfied at the start of the symbol fluctuation corresponding to the transition condition and the special symbol fluctuation pattern A transition of the derived state may also occur.

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

As shown in FIG. 13(b), the average variation time of each of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is The shortness is in the order of figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. This is due to the length of the variation time related to the basic special pattern variation pattern that is most likely to be determined in each special pattern variation pattern derivation state.

In addition, the game state control means 155 generates a performance control command (game state designation command) including each updated state when the special drawing lottery state, regular drawing lottery state, and special symbol fluctuation pattern deriving state are updated. 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 variations related to transition to other special symbol variation pattern derivation states in each special symbol variation pattern derivation state, and counts each time a symbol variation is started. A performance control command including the number of symbol variations being performed is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command area of the main information storage means 160. Note that the information included in the production control command may be included in the above-mentioned variation start command.

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

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. If it is determined that there is an error state, a production control command (error command) including information that can identify 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 addition, each production control command is, in principle, transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The power restoration processing execution means 175 includes a restoration state setting means 176 and a game ready state transition means 179.

The recovery state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of power interruption immediately before the power restoration, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power restoration, and the opening of the inner frame at the time of power restoration. A return state setting process for setting a return state is executed based on the state of the door sensor 76. The return state set by this process includes a game stop state and a game enabled state (sometimes accompanied by execution of RAM clearing process, and sometimes not accompanied by execution of RAM clearing process).
Specifically, if 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 opening sensor 76 at the time of power restoration. In addition, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (pressed state) at the time of power restoration, the RAM The clear process is executed and the game ready state is set (if the middle frame door opening sensor 76 is OFF when the power is restored, the RAM clear process is not executed and the game ready 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 restoration, a gaming enabled state is set without executing the RAM clearing process.
Here, the game stop state means that the process according to the detection result of the sensor installed in each winning opening is not executed (there is no need to see the detection result of the sensor itself), and the game cannot proceed. This is the return state.
On the other hand, the game-enabled state is a return state in which it is possible to proceed with the game by executing processing according to the detection results of the sensors provided in each winning opening. In particular, if the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is restored, the game returns to the state in which the game is possible at the time of the previous power outage. For example, if a jackpot game was in progress at the time of the previous power outage, the game will return to the jackpot game that was in progress, and if a symbol variation was in progress at the time of the previous power outage, the symbol variation that was in progress would be returned. to return to.

Also, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is determined by the RAM abnormality check that is performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the target area). If the backup flag is stored (if 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 target area and determining that the target area is normal if the calculation result is 0, otherwise determining that the target area is abnormal. ) is executed on the game-related area of the RAM 103.

The gameable state transition means 179 executes a gameable state transition process to transition to the gameable state when the gameable state is set.
Specifically, in the game-enabled state transition process, if the output of the security signal is ON, a process of turning OFF the output of the security signal and initial settings of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial settings of the device, a launch permission command is sent to the payout control board 400 to permit the launch of game balls, settings are made to enable balls entering each winning slot, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting data for this purpose is executed.

The power cutoff processing execution means 180 executes the power cutoff processing based on receiving the power cutoff signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for an area related to gaming in the RAM 103, a checksum of the area is derived, a complement of the checksum is stored in a backup information area related to gaming of the RAM 103, and a process is performed for the area. A process is executed to turn on a backup flag indicating that a power cut process has been executed (store the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103).

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub random number generation means 210, a normal performance control means 220, a sub error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 245, a performance customization means 250, a sub It is equipped with an information storage means 260 and a subcommand management means 270, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 explained using FIG. It is something.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores data read out by the means included in the first sub-control board 200, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in respective storage areas. It is a means. Further, the production 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 subcommand management means 270. In the following explanation, it will be simply stated that the production 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 subcommand management means 270. Sometimes expressed as receiving.

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

The normal performance control means 220 includes a performance mode control means 221, a performance route determination means 222, a sub-holding control means 223, a pre-read performance control means 224, a performance content determination means 225, a decorative symbol control means 226, and a jackpot performance control means 227. Be prepared.

When the production mode control means 221 receives the game state designation command, the production mode control means 221 controls the transition of the production mode in a manner consistent with the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The performance mode in this embodiment is roughly divided into normal mode, variable probability mode, chance time, and play time, and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA is the normal mode, and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB is the probability variation mode and the special pattern. Chance time corresponds to the fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, and play time corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD.
Further, the first state according to the present invention is a normal mode and a figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the second state is a chance time and figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the third state is a definite variable mode and a figure variation pattern derivation state PB. , the fourth state corresponds to the play time and figure variation pattern derivation state PD.

When the production route determining means 222 receives a preliminary determination command, the production route determining means 222 determines a production corresponding to the currently suspended symbol variation based on the preliminary determination result included in the command (in this embodiment, the special pattern variation pattern). Decide (set) the route. In addition, if the special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the above-mentioned special symbol variation pattern HNP, the production route determining means 222 does not determine the production route when the advance determination command is transmitted. At the start of symbol variation, the performance is based on the special symbol variation pattern included in the variation start command (for example, in the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PA, special symbol variation pattern HNP-A to special symbol variation pattern HNP-D). Decide on the route.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the symbol variation, which defines the process of production that notifies the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the symbol variation, and is executed in the symbol variation. The content of the performance will be determined by a performance content determining means 225, which will be described later, according to a performance route corresponding to the symbol variation.

The production route in this embodiment includes a loss production route that notifies you that the result of the special pattern validity determination in the current symbol variation is a loss (that the result of the special pattern validity determination in the current symbol variation is not a jackpot); It is broadly divided into jackpot performance routes that notify that the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol change is a jackpot. Furthermore, the loss performance route includes a non-development loss performance route in which no development performance is performed, and a development loss performance route in which a development performance is performed. As will be described later, when the jackpot performance route is determined, unless otherwise specified, an advanced performance will be executed.
Here, the development effect is the effect that is executed after the decorative symbols reach the reach state (a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a fluctuating manner). It refers to a performance that informs you whether or not the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the current symbol change is a jackpot at the end of the game. Therefore, in the development performance corresponding to the development loss performance route, a series of performances corresponding to the development performance are executed, and at the end of the performance, it is announced that the result of the special pattern correctness determination in the current symbol variation is not a jackpot. On the other hand, in the development performance corresponding to the jackpot performance route, a series of performances corresponding to the development performance are executed, and at the end of the performance, it is announced that the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the current symbol variation is a jackpot.
Furthermore, as will be described later, in this embodiment, in one production mode, one production route that is different from each other corresponds to each of the determined special symbol variation patterns. Therefore, in the following explanation, the production route for the special figure variation pattern may be simply expressed 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 may be determined from the plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. Just do it.
Below, the contents of the performance route corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern determined in each performance mode will be explained.

First, the production routes corresponding to the special pattern variation patterns HNP-A to HNP-D and the special pattern variation pattern HRP determined in the normal mode (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA) include the above-mentioned non-standard patterns. The development failure production route corresponds.
Specifically, in the special pattern variation patterns HNP-A to HNP-D, the decorative symbols are not in the reach state and the decorative symbols are in the random state (all symbol rows are stopped and each symbol row is By displaying the same decorative pattern in an unstopped state), a production route that notifies you that the result of the special pattern validity determination in the current pattern variation is a loss corresponds. Here, the same decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern imitating the same number, and portions other than the numbers constituting the decorative pattern may be different. Similarly, different decorative patterns refer to decorative patterns imitating different numbers.
In the special pattern variation pattern HRP, the decorative symbol enters the reach state without pseudo variation, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a random position without executing the development effect described later. This corresponds to a production route that notifies you that the result of the special drawing validity determination is a loss. Here, pseudo-variation refers to the stoppage of decorative symbols based on certain rules (for example, "5 symbols - 7 symbols - 6 symbols") during the period before the development performance starts. It refers to the period divided by the stoppage of the decorative pattern (in which the seven patterns stop), etc. Therefore, it can be said that a pseudo fluctuation occurs only when the number of pseudo fluctuations becomes two. That is, if the decorative pattern fluctuates only once before forming a ready-to-reach state, it can be said that no pseudo-variation occurs, and in this case, it can also be said that one pseudo-variation is executed. Note that although the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations in this embodiment is three times, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations is not limited to this, and any number of times that is two or more may be adopted.

The above-mentioned development loss production route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B.
Specifically, in the special pattern variation pattern HSP1-A and the special pattern variation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo variation, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is determined. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies you of a loss is executed, and after the development performance ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a random pattern.
In the special pattern variation pattern HSP2-A and the special pattern variation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo variations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is a loss. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies the user of this situation is executed, and after the development performance ends, the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in random order.
In the special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies the user of this situation is executed, and after the development performance ends, the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in random order.

The above-mentioned jackpot effect route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B.
Specifically, in the special pattern variation pattern ASP1-A and the special pattern variation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo variation, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in the current pattern variation is determined. A development effect that notifies you of a jackpot is executed, and after the development effect ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in alignment (all symbol rows are stopped, and the same decorative pattern is stopped in each symbol row). The production route to be played corresponds.
In the special pattern variation pattern ASP2-A and the special pattern variation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo variations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is a jackpot. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies the user of this situation is executed, and after the development performance ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in alignment.
In the special pattern variation pattern ASP3-A and the special pattern variation pattern ASP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three pseudo variations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is a jackpot. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies the user of this situation is executed, and after the development performance ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in alignment.
In the special pattern variation pattern ASP-C, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo variation, and then a development effect is executed to notify that the result of the special pattern correctness judgment in this pattern variation is a jackpot. This corresponds to a performance route in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in alignment after the completion of the development performance.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9(a), if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss, the special pattern fluctuation pattern (for example, , special figure variation pattern HSP1-A), special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the number of pseudo variations is 2 (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP2-A), production in which the number of pseudo variations is 3 times It becomes difficult to determine the order of special figure variation patterns (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the route. If the result of the special figure correctness determination is a jackpot, a special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A) corresponding to a production route in which pseudo fluctuations do not occur within the range of the same type of development production, A special figure variation pattern corresponding to a production route in which the number of pseudo variations is 2 (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP2-A), a special figure variation pattern corresponding to a production route in which the number of pseudo variations is 3 times (for example, , special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A).
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo fluctuation is executed increases, the expectation of winning the jackpot can be increased.

In addition, as mentioned 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 pattern ASP-C, the reach state occurs without pseudo fluctuations, and in special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP2-A, special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP2-A, and special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, It becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and with special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, and special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, reach is achieved with three pseudo fluctuations. state.
Therefore, the time it takes to reach a reach state is a special pattern variation pattern that becomes a reach state without pseudo fluctuations, a special pattern variation pattern that becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and a special pattern that becomes a reach state with three pseudo fluctuations. The special figure fluctuation patterns become longer in order. However, in the symbol fluctuation where the special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP-C is determined, the special pattern fluctuation pattern that becomes a reach state without going through other pseudo fluctuations (special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, It takes longer to reach the reach state than the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B).

Next, the production route corresponding to the basic special pattern variation pattern (special pattern variation pattern HNP-E and special pattern variation pattern HNP-F) that can be determined in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB includes the above-mentioned non-development losing production. Root corresponds. Specifically, in the special pattern variation pattern HNP-E and the special pattern variation pattern HNP-F, the decorative pattern is not in the reach state and the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a random position, so that the pattern changes in this pattern. This corresponds to a production route that notifies you that the result of the special drawing validity determination is a loss. This is the same for the basic special pattern variation patterns in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, which will be described later, so the explanation will be omitted for these special pattern variation pattern derivation states.

The above-mentioned development loss production route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-D to special figure variation pattern HSP-F.
Specifically, in the special pattern variation pattern HSP-D to special pattern variation pattern HSP-F, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without the intervention of pseudo variation, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies you of a loss is executed, and after the development performance ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a random pattern.
Moreover, the above-mentioned jackpot effect route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-D to special figure variation pattern ASP-F.
Specifically, in the special pattern variation pattern ASP-D to special pattern variation pattern ASP-F, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo variation, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies a jackpot is executed, and decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in line after the development performance ends.

The above-mentioned development loss effect route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern HSP-I that can be determined by the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD.
Specifically, in the special pattern variation pattern HSP-G to special pattern variation pattern HSP-I, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo variation, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies you of a loss is executed, and after the development performance ends, decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a random pattern.
Also, the above-mentioned jackpot effect route corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-G to special figure variation pattern ASP-I.
Specifically, in the special pattern variation pattern ASP-G to special pattern variation pattern ASP-I, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo variation, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies a jackpot is executed, and decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in line after the development performance ends.

As described above, in this embodiment, if the result of the special pattern validity determination is incorrect during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, the special pattern variation patterns HSP-G to HSP-I (all of which are developed The ratio (approximately 1/28.6) at which any one of the special pattern fluctuation patterns (corresponding to the production route where the production is executed) is determined is that the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss when the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC is in effect. It is lower than the ratio (1/20) at which any one of the special figure variation patterns HSP-G to HSP-I is determined when it becomes. On the other hand, the rate at which the special figure variation pattern HNP (the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which no advanced production is performed) is determined when the result of the special figure validity judgment is a loss during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD ( Approximately 1/1.04) is higher than the rate (approximately 1/1.05) at which the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined when the result of the special figure correctness judgment is a loss during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. expensive.
Furthermore, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment becomes a jackpot during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, and if the result of the special pattern validity judgment becomes a jackpot during the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, in both cases, One of the special pattern variation patterns ASP-G to ASP-I is determined at a ratio of 1000/1000 (1/1).

Therefore, in this embodiment, the rate at which the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the advanced production is 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 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 PC. On the other hand, the rate at which special figure variation patterns corresponding to performance routes in which no advanced production is executed is determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is This is higher than the rate at which the special symbol variation pattern is determined by lottery using the special symbol variation pattern lottery table.
This prevents the novelty of the development performance from being lost in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC after passing through the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, and suppresses the decline in gaming interest in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC. Contribute to

When the sub-holding control means 223 receives a holding command (hereinafter, it may simply be expressed as the occurrence of a holding prize winning), the sub-holding control means 223 applies information on the special drawing 1 holding counter and the special drawing 2 holding counter included in the command. Based on this, an effect for displaying a number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 1 pending counter and a number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 2 pending counter in the pending display area (not shown) of the main display section 81. Set the data. It should be noted that the pending image is an image that is the target of a pending look-ahead effect that changes in various ways to suggest the degree of advantage such as the expectation level of a jackpot game.

When the pre-read effect control means 224 receives the pre-determination command, it determines the content of the pre-read effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
Pre-reading effects are aimed at improving the interest of the game, and are designed to increase the level of expectation for the result of the special pattern validity judgment in the pre-reading target symbol changes, and to increase the level of expectation for the result of the special pattern correctness judgment in the pre-reading target symbol changes, and to increase the level of expectation for the result of the special pattern correctness judgment in the pre-read target symbol changes before the pre-reading target symbol changes start. This is a performance that suggests the content of the performance. The symbol variation to be read ahead is the main special figure (special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, or special figure variation pattern derivation state) In PD, it is a symbol variation related to special pattern 2) that is held in the state of 1 to 3, or a pattern variation that is held in the state of 0 and during the execution of a symbol variation related to the special pattern. Refers to symbol fluctuations.

When the performance content determining means 225 receives the variation start command, it determines the content of the performance to be executed in the current symbol variation according to the performance route already determined by the performance route determining means 222.
More specifically, the performance content determining means 225 determines the content of the performance (performance pattern) for each performance execution timing in symbol variation using a performance pattern lottery table corresponding to the performance route determined by the performance route determining means 222. The decision will be made by lottery, etc. By doing this, it is possible to change the content of the performance related to (performed according to) the determined performance route, and it is also possible to connect the performances in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same performance route is determined, the performance to be performed can be varied. Note that the timing for determining the content of the presentation may be, for example, the start of symbol variation.

When the decorative pattern control means 226 receives the fluctuation start command, the decorative pattern control means 226 determines the final (determined stop display) decorative pattern combination (left pattern/center pattern) of the decorative pattern based on the determined stop pattern of the special pattern. Determine the pattern (right pattern).
Specifically, pattern A is associated with a pattern set consisting of odd numbered patterns, pattern B is associated with a pattern pattern formed of even numbered patterns, and pattern C or pattern c is associated with a random pattern. Furthermore, the pattern a corresponds to a pattern set consisting of 7 symbols, and the pattern b corresponds to a pattern pattern consisting of odd numbered symbols excluding 7 patterns.
In addition, in making the determined combination of decorative symbols correspond to the stop symbols of the special symbols, it is not necessarily necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship.

When the jackpot performance control means 227 receives the jackpot start command, it determines the content of the jackpot performance to notify that the jackpot game is in progress based on information included in the command. Incidentally, the jackpot performance includes a start demonstration performance to notify the start of the jackpot game, a round performance to notify that a round game is in progress, and an end demonstration performance to notify the end of the jackpot game.

The normal performance control means 220 reads the performance data of each device corresponding to the performance at the execution timing of each performance according to the content of the performance determined by the above-mentioned means included in the first sub-control board 200. Note that, if the read performance data includes performance data related to an image, an image control command is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage means 260. Furthermore, if there is performance data related to sound in the read performance data, a voice control command related to sound is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage means 260.
In particular, if the return state at the time of power restoration becomes a playable state with the execution of the RAM clear process, the normal performance control means 220 indicates that the return state becomes the playable state with the execution of the RAM clear process. If the performance data for notification is read and the return state at the time of power restoration becomes a playable state without executing the RAM clearing process, the game becomes the playable state without executing the RAM clearing process. Read out the performance data for notifying the person.
Furthermore, when the return state at the time of power restoration becomes a game stop state, the normal performance control means 220 notifies you that the game has become stopped and that it is necessary to execute RAM clear processing. Read out the performance data for.
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that they are continuously executed for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the execution is started, and the effect device that executes the notification does not matter.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing an error effect according to the error effect pattern.
Note that the error performance is executed with priority over the fluctuation performance related to symbol variation (the execution of the fluctuation performance is regulated by the execution of the error performance). Here, the error effect is executed with priority when the device involved in the execution of the error effect and the device related to the execution of the variable effect are the same device, and only the error effect is executed on that device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes executing the error effect in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect in the device.
Further, the sub-error control means 230 independently (independently from the main error control means 165) determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state, and executes an error effect when it is determined that it is in an error state. The performance data may also be read out.

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

If there is performance data corresponding to a movable accessory in the performance data read by the normal performance control unit 220, the movable accessory control means 245 controls the movable ornament 22 or the sub-display from the ROM 202 based on the performance data. The movable control data for controlling the movement of the section 82 is read out, the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82, and the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 is controlled.

The effect customization means 250 executes a volume adjustment process for adjusting the volume, and a volume adjustment command generation process for generating the above-mentioned volume adjustment command.
The volume adjustment process is a process that is executed when the power is restored or when a volume adjustment operation (in this embodiment, an operation on the left cursor button 38c or the right cursor button 38d) is performed.
In the volume adjustment process executed at the time of power restoration, the initial volume at the time of power restoration is set according to the stage of the volume adjustment section 83 at the time of power restoration. More specifically, in this process, when the volume level of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration is high, specific audio playback channels (in this embodiment, audio playback channel CH1 and audio playback channel CH2) ), and if the volume of the audio playback channel excluding the specific audio playback channel is set to 10, and the volume adjustment unit 83 is set to medium volume when the power is restored, the volume is set to the volume of the audio playback channel excluding the specific audio playback channel. 5 is set and when the level of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration is low volume, the volume 1 is set to the volume of the audio reproduction channels excluding the specific audio reproduction channel. Note that the volume adjustment process is not limited to when the power is restored, but may be executed based on the elapse of a predetermined period of time from the end of the most recent symbol variation, and in this case, excluding specific audio playback channels. It may be configured to be executed only when the volume of the audio reproduction channel (current volume) is lower than the volume corresponding to the current stage of the volume adjustment section 83.
Furthermore, in the volume adjustment process that is executed when a volume adjustment operation is performed, the current volume is updated based on the volume adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the right cursor button 38d, the volume of the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel is set to a volume of 10 as the upper limit. If the volume is set one step higher than the previously set volume and the process is executed by operating the left cursor button 38c, the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel with volume 1 as the lower limit The volume is set to a volume that is one step smaller than the volume that was set before the process. Note that the volume adjustment process that is executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed is different from the brightness adjustment process that will be described later, and is executed regardless of whether or not symbol variation is being executed.
Here, in the volume adjustment process, setting the volume to the audio playback channel means setting the volume to the storage area corresponding to the audio playback channel of the RAM 203, and when the volume is set to the storage area, The volume adjustment command generation process generates a volume adjustment command corresponding to the volume adjustment of the audio reproduction channel, and then the command is transmitted to the audio control board 310.

Furthermore, the effect customization means 250 executes a brightness adjustment process for adjusting brightness and a brightness adjustment command generation process for generating the above-described brightness adjustment command.
The brightness adjustment process is a process that is executed when a brightness adjustment operation (in this embodiment, an operation on the upper cursor button 38a or the lower cursor button 38b) is performed when the power is restored or when symbol fluctuation is not being performed. It is.
In the brightness adjustment process executed at the time of power restoration, the initial brightness at the time of power restoration is set by the stage of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power restoration. More specifically, in this process, when the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power restoration is set to high brightness, the brightness is set to 10, and the brightness adjustment unit 84 is set to medium brightness at the time of power restoration. In this case, brightness 5 is set, and when the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power restoration is set to low brightness, brightness 1 is set. Note that the brightness adjustment process is not limited to when the power is restored, but may be executed based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the end of the latest symbol variation. In this case, the current brightness is adjusted to the brightness adjustment section. 84 may be performed only when the brightness is less than the brightness corresponding to the current stage of 84.
Furthermore, in the brightness adjustment process that is executed when a brightness adjustment operation is performed, the current brightness is updated based on the brightness adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the upper cursor button 38a, the brightness is set to a brightness that is one step higher than the brightness that was set before the process, with a brightness of 10 as the upper limit. When the process is executed by operating the lower cursor button 38b, the brightness is set to one level lower than the brightness that was set before the process, with brightness 1 as the lower limit.
Here, the brightness is set in the brightness adjustment processing means that the brightness is set in a storage area corresponding to the brightness of the RAM 203, and when the brightness is set in the storage area, the brightness adjustment command is generated. A brightness adjustment command that can specify the brightness after adjustment is generated through the process, and then the command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the volume adjustment process is executed by performing a volume adjustment operation in a state where symbol fluctuation is not executed, a volume adjustment sound is output (an effect related to the volume adjustment sound). At the same time, the volume adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (the effect data related to the volume adjustment display is set). On the other hand, if the volume adjustment process is executed by performing a volume adjustment operation while the symbol variation is being executed, the volume adjustment display is executed by the main display section 81 without producing the volume adjustment sound. be done.
Note that the volume adjustment sound is output at a volume adjusted by the volume adjustment process, so that the user can actually hear the adjusted volume and recognize the volume. Furthermore, the volume adjustment display is a display that allows you to identify the level of volume (any of volume 1 to volume 10) after being adjusted by the volume adjustment process, so that you can visually recognize the level of volume after adjustment. It is something that makes you
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the brightness adjustment process is executed by performing a brightness adjustment operation in a state where symbol fluctuation is not being executed, a brightness adjustment sound is emitted (an effect related to the brightness adjustment sound). At the same time, the brightness adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (the effect data related to the brightness adjustment display is set).
Note that the brightness adjustment sound allows the user to recognize through the auditory sense that the brightness has been adjusted by the brightness adjustment process, and the volume of the sound does not change depending on the brightness adjusted by the brightness adjustment process. Furthermore, the brightness adjustment display is a display that allows you to identify the brightness level (any of brightness 1 to brightness 10) after being adjusted by the brightness adjustment process, so that you can visually recognize the brightness level after adjustment. It is something that makes you

Furthermore, the effect customization means 250 executes effect customization processing for customizing various effects. Details of the effect customization process will be described later.

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

The sub-command management means 270 receives the production control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and stores the received production command in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. If 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. Further, if a voice control command or a volume adjustment command is stored in the storage area, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310. Note that these commands are, in principle, transmitted in the order in which they are stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

As explained above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a play time function that transitions from the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD (play time) depending on the number of executions of symbol variation. This function is a benefit that can be obtained if the jackpot is not won until the above-mentioned special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation occurs, and by giving this benefit, the game interest that has decreased until then will be improved. Contribute to things.
However, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in order to prevent the hall side from being too disadvantageous due to the play time function, once the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD is transitioned to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, , so as not to transition from the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD again depending on the number of executions of symbol variation (transition condition (v)) unless via a jackpot game or RAM clear processing is executed. It is composed of

<Display related to production customization processing in normal mode>
Next, the display related to the effect customization process in the normal mode will be explained using FIGS. 14 to 16. As mentioned above, the normal mode in this embodiment is the production mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and the states shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 are the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and production mode. Applies to.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a display related to effect customization processing from the start to the stop of symbol variation in the normal mode. In FIGS. 14(a) and 14(b), the decorative pattern that is being displayed in a fluctuating manner is shown instead of an arrow, and in FIG. 14(c), a stationary decorative pattern is shown, but both symbols are 81a will be unified and explained.
FIGS. 15 and 16 are diagrams showing the display mode of the display regarding the performance customization process while the symbol fluctuation is stopped in the normal mode.
Note that FIGS. 14 to 16 illustrate elements necessary for explaining the present invention, and in the situations represented in these drawings, elements other than the illustrated elements (for example, background display, suspended image, etc.) are the main It can be displayed on the display section 81.

Displays related to the performance customization process displayed on the main display section 81 in the normal mode include a mini music selection display 81b, a mini premier mode display 81c, and a mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d.
The mini music selection display 81b is a display related to music selection, which is one item of performance customization. The display mode of the mini song selection display 81b illustrated in FIG. 14(a) indicates that the currently selected song is song A. Music selection is a performance customization function that selects BGM to be audio output in that state.
The mini-premier mode display 81c is a display related to selection of a premium mode, which is one item of performance customization. The display mode of the mini-premier mode display 81c illustrated in FIG. 14(a) indicates that the premium mode is ON. Premier mode is a performance customization function that increases the frequency with which so-called premiere performances (performances that normally occur less frequently) are performed.
The mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d is a display related to selection of the color change extreme heat mode, which is one item of effect customization. The display mode of the mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d illustrated in FIG. 14(a) indicates that the color change extreme heat mode is OFF. The color change intense mode is a performance customization function that increases the expectation of a jackpot when the pending image becomes a specific color (for example, red) in the pending change performance. Here, the pending change performance is a performance that indicates the degree of expectation that a jackpot will be derived in the pattern variation corresponding to the pending image, depending on which of a plurality of color modes the pending image becomes.
Although it is different from the specifications of this embodiment, in the case of a pachinko game machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixed machine) that can win a small hit and generate a jackpot game via the small win game, the pending change effect The expectation level indicated by may include both jackpot winnings and small winning winnings.

Therefore, the multiple customizable items include specific items that affect the performance control of a specific performance (pending change performance) that indicates the degree of expectation that a specific result (jackpot) will be derived depending on which of the multiple stage performance modes will be achieved. When the item (color change intense heat mode) is included and a specific production becomes a specific production mode (red pending image), the expectation level can be changed to the first expectation level (default expectation level) by customizing the specific item. ) or can be changed to a second expectation level higher than the first expectation level.

When the mini music selection display 81b, the mini premier mode display 81c, and the mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d are displayed on the main display section 81, when a predetermined operation is accepted, each mode can be turned ON/OFF. (For example, operating the left cursor button 38c and right cursor button 38d switches the currently selected song, operating the upper cursor button 38a switches the premier mode ON/OFF, and operating the lower cursor button 38b switches the selected song.) (Turns the color change extreme heat mode ON/OFF).
As mentioned above, the cursor button 38 in this embodiment is an operation means used for volume adjustment and brightness adjustment, but the main display section 81 has a mini music selection display 81b, a mini premier mode display 81c, and a mini color change intense heat mode. During the period in which the display 81d is displayed, operations on the cursor button 38 are treated as operations related to music selection, mini-premier mode, and color change extreme heat mode, and volume adjustment and brightness adjustment are disabled.

In this embodiment, when an operation regarding music selection is received during execution of symbol variation, the switching of BGM is immediately reflected in response to the operation (during the symbol variation).
On the other hand, if an operation is received to switch the premier mode ON/OFF while a symbol variation is in progress, the premium mode will be activated at the start of the next symbol variation after the symbol variation (when a variation start command for the next symbol variation is received). The mode switch will be reflected. If the premier mode switching is reflected during the execution of the symbol variation that accepted the operation, the production content to be executed in the symbol variation has already been determined, and there is a risk that processing that is inconsistent with or contrary to the production content will be performed. Because there is.
Furthermore, if an operation is received to switch ON/OFF of the color change intense mode while a symbol variation is being executed, all symbol variations that are pending at the time of reception of the operation will be digested, and the symbol variations that will be executed after the symbol variations are At the start of , the color change intense heat mode switching is reflected. Regarding the symbol fluctuations that are on hold at the time of receiving the operation, the processing by the advance judgment means 125 and the processing by the pre-read effect control means 24 have already been completed at the time of each pending prize winning, and the color changes are made before receiving the above fluctuation start command. This is because if the switching of the change extreme heat mode is reflected, there is a possibility that the performance control will be inconsistent with or contrary to the processing.

As mentioned above, there is a difference in the timing between when the music selection, mini-premier mode, and color change superheat mode are operated, so even if each is operated during the same symbol change, each A difference occurs in the timing at which the display mode changes.

FIG. 14(b) shows a diagram immediately after the operation (when the symbol change after the operation is received) when the operation is performed for each of music selection, premier mode, and color change intense mode in the state shown in FIG. 14(a). The display mode of the main display section 81 during the period of change) is shown.
As shown in FIG. 14(b), when the song name displayed on the mini song selection display 81b becomes song B, it is notified that the song selection operation has been accepted and the BGM has changed. In addition, by changing the display mode of the mini-premier mode display 81c and the mini-color change extreme heat mode display 81d (the changes are indicated by shading in the figure), an operation for switching ON/OFF of each function is accepted. This will be announced. Then, "preparing for switching" is displayed on the mini-premier mode display 81c and the mini-color-change extreme heat mode display 81d, thereby informing that the switching by the operation has not been reflected yet.

FIG. 14(c) shows the symbol variation next to the symbol variation for which the operation was received when each of the music selection, premier mode, and color change intense mode is operated in the state shown in FIG. 14(a). The display mode of the main display section 81 is shown during the fluctuation of the main display section 81.
As shown in FIG. 14(c), "OFF" is displayed on the mini-premier mode display 81c to notify that the premium mode has been turned off. Then, by continuing to display "preparing for switching" on the mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d, it is notified that the change to the color change extreme heat mode has not been reflected yet.

As explained above, the items that can be customized in the first state (normal mode) include the first item (for example, premier mode) and the second item (for example, color change extreme heat mode). It can be said that the timing at which customization is reflected after an operation is accepted for the first item in the state may be different from the timing at which the customization is reflected after the operation is accepted for the second item in the first state.
Note that the effect customization items corresponding to the first item and the second item are not limited to the combinations described above, and can be changed as appropriate within the scope of achieving the purpose of the invention.

Subsequently, it is assumed that the symbol fluctuation stops in the normal mode and the symbol becomes idling. At this time, the mini music selection display 81b, mini premier mode display 81c, and mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d that were displayed during the symbol change continue to be displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 15(a)). .
In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the symbol fluctuation stops in the normal mode, the display mode related to effect customization displayed on the main display section 81 changes, such as mini music selection display 81b, mini premier mode display 81c, mini color change rapidly. The heat mode display 81d is hidden, and a guide display 81e is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 15(b)).

Here, the guidance display 81e includes a display regarding volume adjustment (the icon on the left side of the area surrounded by a broken line), a display regarding brightness adjustment (the icon at the center of the area), and a display regarding menu calling (the icon on the right side of the area). (icon) and.
The display related to volume adjustment consists of an icon imitating the speaker 33 and an icon indicating that the volume adjustment operation is performed using the left cursor button 38c and right cursor button 38d. The numerical value displayed superimposed on the icon imitating the speaker 33 represents the volume set at that time.
The display related to brightness adjustment consists of an icon imitating the frame lamp 35 and an icon indicating that the brightness adjustment operation is performed using the upper cursor button 38a and the lower cursor button 38b. The numerical value displayed superimposed on the icon imitating the frame lamp 35 represents the brightness set at that time.
The display related to the menu call consists of a text display consisting of the characters "menu" and an icon indicating that the operation related to the menu call is pressing the production button 37.
The above-mentioned predetermined condition (condition for the guide display 81e to be displayed on the main display section 81) is, for example, that a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the symbol variation stopped, or that the production button 37 is pressed while the symbol variation is not being executed. Alternatively, the cursor button 38 may be operated.

Here, when the production button 37 is operated while the guide display 81e is displayed, a menu display 81f is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 16(a)).
The effects customization items displayed on the menu display 81f include a premier mode, color change extreme heat mode, volume/brightness adjustment, and reset.
The Premier mode, color change extreme heat mode, and volume/brightness adjustment have already been explained, so their explanation will be omitted here.
Resetting is effect customization that initializes settings changed by each effect customization.
The arrow icon displayed on the left side of the menu display 81f indicates the currently selected menu, and when the upper cursor button 38a and the lower cursor button 38b are operated, the selected menu is changed and the production button 37 When you operate , the screen changes to the screen related to the menu selected at the time of that operation.

When the production button 37 is operated while the premium mode is selected in the menu display 81f, the premium mode display 81g is displayed on the main display section 81, as shown in FIG. 16(b). The premier mode display 81g represents switching between ON and OFF of the premier mode by operating the left cursor button 38c and the right cursor button 38d, and when the production button 37 is operated, the selection is made at the time of the operation. This indicates that the setting will be set.
If the production button 37 is operated while Premier mode ON is selected in the Premier mode display 81g, a text display 81h saying "Premier mode has been turned ON" will appear on the main display, as shown in FIG. 16(b). 81 is displayed.

As described above, the display mode related to the customization operation displayed on the main display section 81 during symbol variation in the normal mode illustrated in FIG. 14 (for example, the display mode in FIG. 14(a)), and the The display mode related to the customization operation displayed on the main display section 81 while the symbol fluctuation is stopped in the normal mode shown in FIG. .
By providing the above-mentioned differences in the display modes of both, customization that is not possible in one can be made possible in the other.

Therefore, there is a first state (normal mode) in which at least a part of a plurality of items related to customization can be customized and symbol variation can be executed, and a first state in which at least a part of a plurality of items can be customized and in which the symbol variation can be executed. There is a specific state (a state where the above menu can be called or a called menu operation is possible) that can occur while the symbol fluctuation is stopped, and the display related to the customization operation in the specific state is executed in the first state. It can be said that the display mode is different from the display related to the customization operation that is displayed during the fluctuation of the symbol fluctuation.

<Display regarding production customization processing during chance time>
Next, the display related to the performance customization process during chance time will be explained using FIG. 17. As mentioned above, the chance in this embodiment is the production mode corresponding to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the state illustrated in FIG. 17 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and chance time.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of a display related to production customization processing during chance time. Note that FIG. 17A shows a decorative pattern that is displayed in a variable manner instead of an arrow, and that elements other than those shown (for example, a background display, a reserved image, etc.) are displayed on the main display section 81. The points obtained are the same as those described above.

FIG. 17(a) shows the display mode of the display related to the production customization process displayed on the main display section 81 during the symbol variation in the chance time.
As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 17(a) and FIG. 14(a), the production mode display 81i that is not displayed in the normal mode can be displayed on the main display section 81 during the chance time.
Furthermore, the mini music selection display 81b that may be displayed in the normal mode is not displayed on the main display section 81 during the chance time. This is because the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has dedicated BGM set during the chance time, and does not require performance customization for music selection (music selection is disabled).

The production mode display 81i can be displayed on the main display section 81 not only in the chance time but also in the variable probability mode and the play time. At this time, the production mode display 81i is displayed in a display manner that allows the user to visually confirm that the player is staying in the variable probability mode (or play time).
The mini music selection display 81b is not displayed on the main display section 81 in the variable probability mode and play time as well as in the chance time. This is because song selection is also disabled in variable mode and play time.

FIG. 17(b) shows the display mode of the display related to the performance customization process that is displayed on the main display section 81 when the menu is called up while the symbol fluctuation is stopped during the chance time.
As is clear from a comparison between FIG. 17(b) and FIG. 16(a), the display mode of the display related to music selection included in the menu display 81f has changed (the change is indicated by the presence or absence of shading). ing). The display mode of this menu display 81f indicates that music selection is disabled.
When the menu is called up in the variable probability mode and play time, the menu display 81f is displayed on the main display section 81 in the display mode shown in FIG. 17(b).

<Display related to production customization processing during state transition>
Next, the display related to the effect customization processing at the time of state transition will be explained using FIGS. 18 to 20.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the display mode of the main display section 81 when changing from chance time to normal mode. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the display mode of the main display section 81 when changing from the variable probability mode to the normal mode. Note that FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate the decorative patterns that are being displayed in a variable manner instead of arrows, and that elements other than the illustrated elements (for example, background display, pending images, etc.) are displayed on the main display section 81. The points obtained are the same as those described above.
FIG. 20 is a specific example of a time chart regarding changes in the display mode illustrated in FIGS. 18 and 19. In addition, the time chart shown in FIG. 20 does not reflect the customization based on the operation related to switching the color change extreme heat mode during the final change in the transition source state (chance time or fixed variable mode). The following description will be made on the premise that the symbol variation that is pending at the time of acceptance of the operation has not yet been executed.

First, the case of transitioning from chance time to normal mode (that is, the case of satisfying transition condition (iii) illustrated in FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 20(a) is a time chart in this case.
If you perform an operation related to switching the color change extreme heat mode during the final variation of the chance time, and the symbol variation pending at the time of acceptance of the operation has not been executed, the mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d will indicate "switching". During the period in which "Preparing for switching" is displayed, operations related to switching the color change extreme heat mode will not be accepted (see FIG. 18(a)). Also, during the chance time, operations for selecting songs cannot be accepted. Further, while the symbols are changing, the volume adjustment and brightness adjustment cannot be customized. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 18(a), there is only one item in which the performance can be customized: the premier mode.
Then, when the final variation stops and the next symbol variation starts, the production mode changes from chance time to normal mode. At this time, at the start of the next symbol variation, a left-hitting display 81j that prompts the player to hit left-handed is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 18(b)). During the display period of the left-handed hitting display 81j (period T1 in FIG. 20(a)), the mini-premier mode display 81c and the mini-color-change extreme heat mode display 81d that had been displayed on the main display section 81 until just before are hidden. , operations will no longer be accepted for all customizable items on the gaming machine 10. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 18(b), the number of items that allow customization of effects is 0 (zero).
Further, when the left-handed display 81j is hidden, the main display section 81 redisplays the mini premier mode display 81c and the mini color change super hot mode display 81d, and further displays the mini song selection display 81b. However, at this point, the symbol variation that was suspended when the operation of the color change intense heat mode was accepted has not been executed, so "preparing to switch" is displayed on the mini color change intense heat mode display 81d. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 18(c), there are two items in which the performance can be customized: music selection and premier mode.

As shown in FIG. 20(a), the period T1 indicated as "non-display" in the figure is included in the period T2 indicated as "preparing for switching" in the figure (a period that overlaps with period T2). This is shorter than the period T2 and starts at the end of the chance time.
Then, during this period T2, the number of items that can be customized for presentation changes from 1 to 0 to 2.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 has a first state (normal mode) and a second state (chance time) in which at least some of a plurality of items can be customized, and enters the first state after the second state ends. (the case shown in FIG. 20(a)), during the customization restriction period (period T1) during which at least some of the items that can be customized in the first state (song selection and premier mode) cannot be customized, the first It can be said to be something that occurs after the end of a state.
By providing the customization restriction period as described above, it is possible to prevent unexpected customization by the player and to stabilize control regarding the customization of effects.

In addition, in this embodiment, the present invention is implemented in such a manner that some of the items (song selection) that can be customized in the first state (normal mode) are not included in the items that can be customized in the second state (chance time). However, if the present invention is applied in a situation where there is a change in customizable items at the time of transition from the second state to the first state, similar effects will be achieved.
Here, "at least some of the items that can be customized in the first state are not included in the items that can be customized in the second state, or at least some of the items that can be customized in the second state are not included in the items that can be customized in the first state.""Not included in the possible items" means that when comparing "items that can be customized in the first state" and "items that can be customized in the second state", (a) the former and the latter are completely inconsistent ( There are no duplicate items in either), (b) the former and the latter partially match (there are items included in both, but not all), (c) the former matches the latter (d) The latter is included in the former (all items included in the former are included in the latter, but some of the items included in the latter are not included in the former), (d) The latter is included in the former (included in the latter) Either all of the items are included in the former, but some of the items included in the former are not included in the latter).
Therefore, all of the customizable items in the first state may not be included in the customizable items in the second state, and some or all of the customizable items in the second state (i.e., at least one There may also be an aspect in which the item (part) is not included in the customizable items in the first state.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine 10, the number (0) of items that can be customized during the customization restriction period (period T1) is the number (2) of items that can be customized in the first state (normal mode), and the number (2) of items that can be customized in the first state (normal mode). It can be said that this is small compared to the number of customizable items (1) in the state (chance time).
Thereby, the effect of the present invention of stabilizing control regarding customization of effects can be further enhanced.

In addition, in this embodiment, the present invention is implemented in a manner in which the number of items that can be customized during the customization restriction period is zero (there are no items that can be customized), but the number of items is not limited to the above-mentioned number. It can be changed as appropriate within a range that satisfies the requirements, and may be an integer (natural number) of 1 or more.
For example, in the present embodiment, since the cursor button 38 is used to switch between the premier mode and the color change extreme heat mode while the symbol is changing, it is impossible to adjust the volume and light intensity using the cursor button 38. However, by associating separate operation means with each customization item, it may be possible to perform volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment while the symbol is changing, and at least one of the volume adjustment and light intensity adjustment may be performed during the customization restriction period. may be executable.

In the case shown in FIG. 20(a), if the pending change effect is started before the period T2 (for example, before the start of the final change of chance time, the pending image corresponding to the symbol change executed after the final change) changes from the default color to red), if the color change super hot mode is ON at the time of the pending winning of that symbol variation, the expectation level of that pending change performance becomes high expectation level, and when the pending winning of that symbol variation When the color change extreme heat mode is OFF, the expectation level of the pending change performance is low expectation level (default expectation level).
Therefore, even if the customization restriction period (period T1) ends, the normal mode starts, and the color change extreme heat mode can be turned ON/OFF for the pending change performance that was started in the above situation. , the expectation level of the pending change performance does not change (the operation of the color change intense mode is accepted, but the performance control based on that operation is not applied to the pending change performance).

Therefore, in the case where the gaming machine 10 enters the first state after the end of the second state (the case shown in FIG. 20(a)), the performance that was started before the start of the customization restriction period (the above-mentioned suspended change performance) is performed continuously until after the start of the first state, and if the effect is controlled by customization based on the operation accepted in the second state, the effect is controlled by the same customization even after the start of the first state. It can be said to be something that can be controlled.
In addition, when the gaming machine 10 enters the first state after the second state ends (the case shown in FIG. 20(a)), the performance started before the start of the customization restriction period starts the first state. If the customization operation continues until later, and a customization operation is accepted between the start of the first state and the end of the performance, it can be said that the customization may be restricted.
By controlling the performance in this way, the performance can be appropriately controlled.

In addition, in the case shown in FIG. 20(a), the color change intense heat mode is switched ON/OFF for the symbol fluctuation that has been reserved before the period T2, and the symbol change is reserved during the period T2. If a change effect is started (for example, during the change of the final change of chance time, if the pending image corresponding to the symbol change executed after the final change changes from the default color to red), the change effect of that symbol change will be suspended. If the color change super hot mode is ON at the time of winning, the expectation level of the pending change performance will be high, and if the color change super hot mode is OFF when the symbol change is pending winning, the pending change performance will be The expectation level is low expectation level (default expectation level).

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 accepts a customization operation that changes the expectation level when a specific performance (suspended change performance) becomes a specific performance mode (red pending image) from the first expectation level to the second expectation level. (when the color change extreme heat mode is turned on), an expectation level change restriction period (period T2 in Fig. 20(a)) may be set after the reception of the operation, and a specific performance may be restricted during the expectation level change restriction period. The level of expectation when a specific performance becomes a specific production mode is the first expectation level (low expectation level), and the level of expectation when a specific production becomes a specific production mode after the end of the expected level change restriction period is the first expectation level (low expectation level). It can be said that it is a double expectation level (high expectation level).
Thereby, it is possible to realize appropriate performance control according to the situation.

In addition, if an operation related to switching the color change extreme heat mode is performed during the final variation of the chance time (as shown in FIG. 20(a)), the period T2 will be switched across the chance time and normal mode. However, if the color change intense mode is switched during the same chance time or during the period when the symbol fluctuation is stopped even during the stay in the normal mode (specifically, the operation on the menu display 81f (when switching the color change extreme heat mode), since the production accompanying the progress of the game is not being executed (because the standby demo is in progress), there is no need to provide a restriction period corresponding to period T1 or period T2, but if it is provided, It is also preferable to set the limit period to be much shorter than the period T2 shown in FIG. 20(a).
In other words, there is no customization restriction period when changing from the first state (normal mode) or second state (chance time) to a specific state (state where menu display 81f is displayed), or from the second state to a specific state. It is preferable that the customization restriction period when the state becomes the first state is shorter than the customization restriction period when the first state is entered after the second state ends.
Alternatively, while an expectation change restriction period may be provided in the first state (normal mode) or a second state (chance time), an expectation change restriction period may be provided in a specific state (state where the menu display 81f is displayed). It is preferable that the expectation change restriction period that cannot be set or that can be provided in a specific state is shorter than the expectation change restriction period that can be provided in the first state or the second state.

Next, the case of transitioning from variable probability mode to normal mode (that is, the case of satisfying transition condition (iv) illustrated in FIG. 13) will be described. FIG. 20(b) is a time chart in this case.
If you perform an operation related to switching the color change extreme heat mode in the final variation of the definite change mode, and the symbol variation pending at the time of acceptance of the operation has not been executed, the mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d will indicate "switching". During the period in which "Preparing for switching" is displayed, operations related to switching the color change extreme heat mode will not be accepted (see FIG. 19(a)). Further, during the variable probability mode, operations for selecting music cannot be accepted. Further, while the symbols are changing, the volume adjustment and brightness adjustment cannot be customized. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 19(a), there is only one item in which the performance can be customized: the premier mode.
Then, before the final variation ends, a result screen 81k showing the number of jackpot games executed during the probability variation mode and the number of prize balls won is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 19(b)). . During the display period of the result screen 81k (period T3 in FIG. 20(b)), the mini premier mode display 81c and the mini color change extreme heat mode display 81d that had been displayed on the main display section 81 until just before are hidden, Operations for all customizable items in the gaming machine 10 are no longer accepted. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 19(b), the number of items that can be customized for presentation is 0 (zero).
Further, when the final variation stops and the next symbol variation starts, the production mode changes from the probability variation mode to the normal mode. At this time, at the start of the next symbol variation, a left-hitting display 81j that prompts the player to hit left-handed is displayed on the main display section 81 (see FIG. 19(c)). The state shown in FIG. 19(c) is almost the same as the state shown in FIG. 18 (elements related to effect customization are the same), and the items where the effect can be customized continue to be 0 (zero) after period T3. ).
Further, when the left-handed display 81j is hidden, the main display section 81 redisplays the mini premier mode display 81c and the mini color change super hot mode display 81d, and further displays the mini song selection display 81b. However, at this point, the symbol variation that was suspended when the operation of the color change intense heat mode was accepted has not been executed, so "preparing to switch" is displayed on the mini color change intense heat mode display 81d. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 19(d), there are two items in which the performance can be customized: music selection and premier mode.

As shown in FIG. 20(b), the period T3 during which the result screen 81k is displayed and the period T1 shown as "non-display" in the figure are both included in the period T4 during which the result screen 81k is "preparing for switching". (a period that overlaps with period T4). The total length of period T3 and period T1 is shorter than period T4, and starts at the end of the chance time.
Then, during this period T4, the number of items that can be customized for presentation changes from 1 to 0 to 2.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 enters the first state after the second state ends (the case shown in FIG. 20(a)), and the second case enters the first state after the third state ends ( When comparing the first case and the second case, the length of the customization restriction period (period T1) in the first case and the customization limit period in the second case are shown in FIG. 20(b). It can be said that the lengths of the restriction periods (period T3 and period T1) are different.
As described above, in this embodiment, the order of the third state (probable variable mode), second state (chance time), and first state (normal mode) is advantageous, and when changing from the second state to the first state. , when comparing the case of changing from the third state to the first state, the magnitude of the change in the degree of advantage is different. For this reason, since the player's motivation for customizing effects at the time of state transition changes depending on the state transition route, the length of the customization restriction period is adjusted. Thereby, the effect of the present invention of stabilizing control regarding customization of effects can be further enhanced.

In addition, in this embodiment, the length of the customization restriction period in the second case is longer than the length of the customization restriction period in the second case, that is, the customization restriction is not applied at the time of state transition where the degree of advantage changes frequently. Although the present invention has been exemplified as being implemented over a longer period of time, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the present invention may be implemented in an aspect having a reverse relationship to the above (in an aspect in which the length of the customization restriction period in the first case is longer than the length of the customization restriction period in the first case). is also allowed.
Alternatively, the length of the customization restriction period may be different when comparing state transitions where the change in advantage level is small (for example, comparing transitions from chance time to normal mode and transitions from play time to normal mode). It is also allowed.

Also, when comparing the first case and the second case above, we can see the number of items that can be customized (zero) during the customization restriction period in the first case, and the customization restriction period in the second case. It can be said that the number of items that can be customized (zero) is the same.
By setting the number of customizable items as described above, the same restrictions can be applied regardless of the differences in state transition routes. Thereby, the effect of the present invention of stabilizing control regarding customization of effects can be further enhanced.

In addition, in this embodiment, the present invention is implemented in such a manner that some of the items (song selection) that can be customized in the first state (normal mode) are not included in the items that can be customized in the third state (variable mode). However, if the present invention is applied in a situation where there is a change in customizable items at the time of transition from the third state to the first state, the same effect will be achieved.
Therefore, all of the customizable items in the first state may not be included in the customizable items in the third state, and some or all of the customizable items in the third state (i.e., at least one ) may not be included in the customizable items in the first state.

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Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

In the above embodiment, the first state: normal mode: figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA, the second state: chance time: figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, the third state: definite variable mode: figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, the fourth state: Although the present invention has been described using the correspondence relationship of state: play time: figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
Different combinations may be used as long as the purpose of the present invention is achieved.

In the above embodiment, an aspect is explained in which each of the first state, second state, third state, and fourth state according to the present invention is associated with one production mode and one special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. However, implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, a plurality of production modes or special figure variation pattern derivation states may be associated with one state. For example, a specific period of chance time (for example, a period for a predetermined number of times including the final change of the chance time out of 100 rotations of chance time) and a period of the same chance time excluding the specific period are different. When in the figure variation pattern derivation state, both of these special figure variation pattern derivation states may be associated with one state.
Alternatively, one production mode or special figure variation pattern derivation state may be associated with a plurality of states. For example, if the number of customizable items changes in the same performance mode or special figure variation pattern derivation state, the states before and after the change may be regarded as separate states.

In the above embodiment, the first state, second state, third state, and fourth state according to the present invention are associated with the production mode and the special figure variation pattern derivation state, but In the implementation of the present invention, it is sufficient that each of the above states can be distinguished, and at least some of the above states may be associated with objects other than the production mode and the special figure variation pattern derivation state.
For example, any of the above states may be associated with a jackpot game, a standby demo state, or a state where a predetermined error is detected (a predetermined error notification is being performed). (state). Also, one of the above states may be associated with the first half of the symbol variation, or another state may be associated with the second half of the symbol variation. Furthermore, one of the above states may be associated with the first half of the jackpot game, or another state may be associated with the latter half of the jackpot game.
The first half and second half of the symbol fluctuations explained in this paragraph, or the first half and second half of the jackpot game, are events that can be recognized by humans (for example, the timing when a predetermined period of time has passed since the start, or the first half and the second half of the jackpot game). They may be distinguished based on the timing at which a predetermined number of round games are played, the timing at which power is restored after a power outage, etc.

In the above embodiment, the effect customization that triggers the provision of the customization restriction period and the expectation change restriction period according to the present invention was explained as switching the color change extreme heat mode, but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. Not limited.
Other performance customizations described in this specification may be used as an opportunity to set a customization restriction period and an expectation change restriction period. It may also be an opportunity to set a period.

Although the above embodiment did not provide a detailed explanation of the case of transitioning from play time to normal mode, in this embodiment, items that can be customized during chance time and items that can be customized during play time are Since they are exactly the same, assuming this specification, it is preferable that the flow be the same as when transitioning from chance time to normal mode (the case shown in FIG. 20(a)).
However, there is a difference in customizable items between chance time and play time (in other words, at least some of the customizable items in the normal mode are not included in the customizable items in the fourth state, or If at least some of the customizable items in the four states are not included in the customizable items in the first state, the normal mode will be set after the chance time ends, and the normal mode will be set after the play time ends. The length of the customization restriction period may be made different in comparison with the case where
Naturally, the chance time and the play time in this modification are both in a state where the special pattern is low and the regular pattern is low, as in the above embodiment.

Although not described in detail in the above embodiment, an irregular case is assumed in which a specific error state is detected during a period in which the customized result regarding the color change extreme heat mode is reflected.
At this time, it is also assumed that customization regarding the color change extreme heat mode may be limited depending on the error control mode (error notification notification mode) corresponding to the error state. Specifically, the error notification is notified by audio output (error sound from the speaker 33), and the customization of the color change extreme heat mode is performed by the display output from the main display section 81 and the audio output from the speaker 33. If the error notification and color change extreme heat mode customization overlap, the display output from the main display unit 81 (for example, the color aspect of the pending image) may be customized without being affected by the error notification. While the customized result may be properly reflected, the customized result may be limited by muting the audio output of the speaker 33 (for example, a sound effect accompanying a change in color aspect) along with the output of the error sound.
Even in the irregular case as described above, the effect of the invention of stabilizing production control is not impaired by providing the customization restriction period and the expectation change restriction period according to the invention. Furthermore, it is also possible to implement error control appropriate to the situation.

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

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) It is possible to execute symbol variations based on the winning of the game ball in the starting hole, and when the symbol variation starts, a validity determination is performed, and if a specific result is derived from the validity determination, the relevant A gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot game after the end of symbol variation in which a win/fail determination has been performed, comprising an operation means and a performance control means for controlling the performance, the performance control means controlling a plurality of items related to the performance. can be customized based on the operation received by the operating means, and the plurality of items include a production of a specific production indicating the degree of expectation that the specific result will be derived depending on which of a plurality of production modes. A specific item that affects the control is included, and the expectation level when the specific performance becomes a specific performance mode is the first expectation level or the second expectation level higher than the first expectation level, depending on the customization related to the specific item. The degree of expectation can be changed to the degree of expectation, and when the degree of expectation when the specific production becomes a specific production mode is accepted, the customization operation for changing the degree of expectation from the first degree of expectation to the second degree of expectation is accepted. Thereafter, an expectation level change restriction period may be set, and the expectation level when the specific performance becomes the specific performance mode during the expectation level change restriction period is the first expectation level, and the expectation level change restriction period is The second expectation level is the level of expectation when the specific performance changes to the specific performance mode after the end of the period, and the second level of expectation is the second level of expectation when the specific performance changes to the specific performance mode after the end of the period, and at least a part of the plurality of items can be customized and the symbol variation can be executed. There is one state, a timing at which the customization is reflected after an operation is accepted for the specific item in the first state, and a timing at which the customization is reflected after an operation is accepted for the other item in the first state; A game machine characterized in that the characters can be different.
(2) There is a second state in which at least some of a plurality of items can be customized as a state in which symbol variation can be executed, and at least some of the items that can be customized in the first state are customized in the second state. or at least some of the items that can be customized in the second state are not included in the customizable items in the first state, and the first state is entered after the second state ends. In this case, the customization restriction period during which customization is disabled for at least some of the items that can be customized in the first state occurs after the end of the second state, and the expectation level change restriction period and the customization restriction period The gaming machine according to (1), wherein there are cases where the items overlap, and in such a case, customization related to the specific item becomes impossible.
(3) The expectation level change restriction period and the customization restriction period may overlap, and in such a case, there are other items that can be customized, and the period during which the expectation level change restriction period and the customization restriction period overlap. (2), wherein when an operation for customizing the other item is accepted in , the customization of the other item is reflected before the end of the expectation change restriction period and before the end of the customization restriction period. gaming machines.
(4) Furthermore, there is a third state in which the combination of customizable items is different from the first state, and at least some of the customizable items in the first state are not included in the customizable items in the third state. or, at least some of the customizable items in the third state are not included in the customizable items in the first state, and the order of the third state, the second state, and the first state is advantageous; There is a first case in which the first state is entered after the end of the second state, and a second case in which the first state is entered after the end of the third state. The gaming machine according to (2) or (3), wherein the length of the customization restriction period is different in the comparison of the cases.
(a) Furthermore, there is a fourth state in which the combination of customizable items is different from the first state, and at least some of the customizable items in the first state are not included in the customizable items in the fourth state. or, at least some of the customizable items in the fourth state are not included in the customizable items in the first state, and the second state and the fourth state have the same number of customizable items. There is a third case in which the first state is entered after the fourth state ends, and when comparing the first case and the third case, the length of the customization restriction period is different (4 ).

10 Gaming 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 ball tray 29 Lower ball tray 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame portion 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right side frames 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Frame lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Production button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 38e Middle cursor button 39 Main operation section 39a Ball Rent 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 Play area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Big prize opening 57 First start Port 59 Second starting port 61 Normal electric accessory 62 Normal electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First starting opening sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72 Big winning hole sensor 73 General winning hole sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame opening sensor 77 Front frame opening sensor 80 Production display device 81 Main display section 82 Sub display section 82a Upper sub display section 82b Left sub display section 82c Right sub-display section 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 retention lamp 95 Second special symbol retention lamp 96 Normal symbol retention lamp 100 Main control Board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I/O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board case 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main reservation control means 125 Advance determination means 130 Special pattern lottery means 131 Special pattern validity determination device 132 Special pattern stop pattern lottery device 133 Special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 Regular figure lottery means 140 Jackpot game control means 145 Symbol display control means 150 Electric accessory control means 155 Game state control means 160 Main information storage means 165 Main error control means 170 Main command management means 175 Recovery Power processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 179 Game ready state transition means 180 Power cut processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal performance control means 221 Performance mode control means 222 Performance route determination means 223 Sub hold control means 224 Pre-read performance control means 225 Performance content determination means 226 Decorative pattern Control means 227 Jackpot production control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 2nd sub control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
312 ROM
313 RAM
314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power supply 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 flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (4)

It is possible to execute a symbol variation based on the winning of a game ball in the starting hole, and to execute a validity determination with the start of the symbol variation, and when a specific result is derived from the validity determination, the validity determination is made. A gaming machine capable of generating a jackpot game after the executed symbol variation ends,
operating means,
a performance control means for controlling the performance;
Equipped with
The performance control means can customize a plurality of items related to the performance based on operations received by the operation means,
The plurality of items include a specific item that affects performance control of a specific performance that indicates the degree of expectation that the specific result will be derived depending on which of the multiple stage performance modes,
The level of expectation when the specific performance becomes a specific performance mode can be changed to a first level of expectation or a second level of expectation higher than the first level of expectation by customizing the specific item,
When a customization operation is accepted to change the expectation level when the specific performance becomes a specific performance mode from the first expectation level to the second expectation level, an expectation level change restriction period is set after the acceptance of the operation. There are times when we set up
The expectation level when the specific performance becomes the specific performance mode during the expectation level change restriction period is the first expectation level, and the specific performance changes to the specific performance mode after the end of the expectation level change restriction period. The expectation level when the result is the second expectation level,
There is a first state in which at least a part of a plurality of items can be customized and a symbol variation can be executed, and there is a timing at which the customization is reflected after receiving an operation for the specific item in the first state, and a timing at which the customization is reflected in the first state. The timing at which customization is reflected after accepting an operation for the other item in one state may be different;
A gaming machine characterized by: As a state in which symbol variation can be executed, there is a second state in which at least some of the plurality of items can be customized,
At least some of the items customizable in the first state are not included in the items customizable in the second state, or at least some of the items customizable in the second state are customizable in the first state. Not included in the items,
When the first state is entered after the second state ends, during the customization restriction period during which customization is disabled for at least some of the items that can be customized in the first state, after the end of the second state. Become,
The expectation level change restriction period and the customization restriction period may overlap, and in that case, customization regarding the specific item becomes impossible;
The gaming machine according to claim 1. There are cases where the expectation change restriction period and the customization restriction period overlap, and in such cases there are other items that can be customized,
When an operation for customizing the other item is received during a period in which the expectation level change restriction period and the customization restriction period overlap, before the end of the expectation level change restriction period and before the end of the customization restriction period; The customization of the other items mentioned above is reflected.
The gaming machine according to claim 2. Furthermore, there is a third state in which the combination of customizable items is different from the first state,
At least some of the items customizable in the first state are not included in the items customizable in the third state, or at least some of the items customizable in the third state are customizable in the first state. Not included in the items,
The third state, the second state, and the first state are advantageous in this order,
There is a first case in which the device enters the first state after the end of the second state, and a second case in which the device enters the first state after the end of the third state,
In comparing the first case and the second case, the length of the customization restriction period is different;
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3.

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