JP4699907B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine called a so-called digipachi, and more particularly to a game machine having an increased number of operation patterns of ordinary electric accessories constituting a start opening that triggers a jackpot lottery.

  In general, many of the conventional pachinko machines called digipachi have a so-called “short-time function” that reduces the variation time of the production symbol and increases the lottery chance of “big win (special prize)” It is equipped with a so-called “probability function” that greatly increases the probability of “big hit” compared to the normal “big hit” probability, and after the first “big hit” is finished, ”Is made easier to induce, so that the gameability is greatly enhanced than before.

  In addition, pachinko machines equipped with such a “short-time function” and “probability change function” will trigger lottery lottery in order to maximize the effects of these “short-time function” and “probability change function”. The starting port (in the design) is made up of an ordinary electric accessory called an electric tulip to increase the winning probability of the starting port, while the “short-time function” is active (short-time) and “probability change function” is activated. We try to avoid a decrease in holdings in the middle (during probabilistic change).

That is, for example, in a pachinko machine as shown in Patent Document 1 below, for example, a jackpot lottery starting port made of electric tulips and a “big hit” lottery result that is triggered by winning a game ball in the starting port A game board equipped with a production symbol display that displays a variable is provided with a passing gate and a normal symbol display, and the normal symbol display is variably displayed when a game ball passes through the passing gate. When the normal symbol display stops at a predetermined normal symbol, the electric tulip is actuated (opened) for a predetermined time to increase the winning probability of the game ball to the start port, and the game ball to the start port By paying out award balls according to the number of winnings (for example, around 5 balls), the number of possessed balls in the above-mentioned “short time” and “probably changing” is maintained, or the rate of decrease is lower than usual. It is obtaining way.
JP-A-8-38702

By the way, there are usually only two patterns of operation such as the opening / closing probability and the opening / closing interval (ordinary symbol variation time) of an ordinary electric accessory such as an electric tulip, ie, a high probability state and a low probability state. If it is not a high-probability state that frequently operates, the number of possessions cannot be maintained or the rate of decrease cannot be kept lower than usual.
That is, for example, in the above-mentioned “short-time” or “probably changing”, the high-power state is assumed, and the ordinary electric accessory is operated for “about 3 seconds” with an interval of “about 2 seconds” and with a probability of “100%” ( It is possible to maintain the current number of possessions or keep the rate of decrease low, but in a normal state, the probability of a low probability is reached, and the ordinary electric accessory is “about 30”. Since it has an operation pattern of operating (opening) for about “0.5” seconds with a probability of “second” interval and “1/10”, almost no winning at the starting port can be expected.

Moreover, since the lottery for switching from the low probability state to the high probability state is generally performed in response to the “big hit”, the player will not actually win the “big hit” until when. Can not benefit from its high probability state.
Therefore, there is a problem that the game becomes monotonous and lacks in interest in the so-called “hamari state” where the “hit” is not won even if a lot of jackpots are drawn.
Therefore, the present invention has been devised in order to effectively solve such a problem, and its purpose is to increase the operation pattern of the ordinary electric accessory constituting the start opening that triggers the jackpot lottery. It is intended to provide a novel gaming machine capable of greatly improving the performance compared to the conventional one.

In order to solve the above problem, the gaming machine according to claim 1 is:
Normal symbol variation display means for variably displaying the normal symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate, and a normal electric combination that operates for a predetermined time when the variation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol variation display means stops A gaming machine having objects,
Demo symbol variation display means for variably displaying a demo symbol in response to a winning of a game ball at the normal symbol start gate, and demo symbol variation number determining means for determining the number of demonstration symbol variations displayed by the demo symbol variation display means. In addition,
The normal symbol variation display means displays the normal symbol variation display when the number of demonstration symbol variations displayed by the demo symbol variation display means reaches the number of demonstration symbol variations determined by the demo symbol variation number determination means. It is characterized by stopping.

  As described above, the gaming machine of the present invention is configured to stop displaying the normal symbol variation display when the newly provided demo symbol variation number reaches the variation number determined by the demo symbol variation number determining means. It becomes possible to increase the number of operation patterns of ordinary electric accessories such as electric tulips that constitute a start opening that becomes a trigger for the big hit lottery, and the game performance can be greatly improved as compared with the conventional case.

In addition, the gaming machine of claim 2
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a mode table that defines a setting ratio of the number of times of display of the demo symbol is displayed for each of a plurality of modes, and mode transition means for performing mode transition between the modes defined in the mode table. Further comprising
The demo symbol variation number determining means determines the number of times the demo symbol variation is displayed by the demo symbol variation display means based on the set ratio of the number of times of demo symbol variation display specified for each mode transferred by the mode transition means. It is characterized by determining.
As a result, the operation pattern of the ordinary electric accessory is further diversified, so that the playability can be further improved.

The gaming machine according to claim 3 is:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory, and a lottery result obtained by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined effect design And an effect design variation display means for variably displaying,
The mode transition means, when a jackpot state displayed with a specific effect symbol occurs among the jackpot states displayed by the effect symbol variation display means, transitions between the modes when the jackpot state ends. A lottery is performed, and the mode is shifted according to the lottery result.

  Thus, when a jackpot is displayed with a specific effect symbol, for example, when a jackpot is displayed with a combination of three numbers (effect symbols) of “0” to “9”, it consists of an even number or an odd number. Since the mode is shifted when the big hit state occurs, the operation pattern of the ordinary electric accessory is changed, and the gameability can be further improved.

The gaming machine according to claim 4 is:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory, and a lottery result obtained by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined effect design And an effect design variation display means for variably displaying,
The mode transition means, when a specific variation display pattern occurs among the variation display patterns of the effect symbols displayed by the effect symbol variation display means, between each mode when the specific variation display pattern ends. The transition lottery is performed, and the mode is shifted according to the lottery result.
This makes it possible to shift to a mode when a specific variation display pattern, for example, a reach action, etc. occurs among the variation display patterns of the production symbols, thereby alleviating the dissatisfaction of the player due to the loss of reach. Can do.

The gaming machine according to claim 5 is:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory, and a lottery result obtained by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined effect design Production symbol variation display means for variably displaying, and, as a result of the lottery of the jackpot lottery means, further comprising a prize winning solenoid actuating means for actuating the prize winning solenoid when winning the jackpot,
Each of the mode transition means is configured such that after the operation of the special winning opening solenoid by the special winning opening solenoid operating means ends, A transition lottery between modes is performed, and a mode shift is performed according to the lottery result.

  As a result, after the operation of the big winning opening solenoid is completed, that is, when the number of times of display variation of the effect symbol after the end of the big hit reaches a predetermined number, the mode shifts. As a result, it is possible to acquire the current status of the possession as a relief when the investment is large.

The gaming machine according to claim 6 is:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein a jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory, and a lottery result obtained by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined effect design And an effect design variation display means for variably displaying,
The mode transition means is characterized in that a lottery for transition between modes is performed each time the effect symbol variation display by the effect symbol variation display means is completed, and the mode is shifted according to the lottery result.
As a result, the mode shift is performed every time the effect symbol variation display ends, so that the operation pattern of the ordinary electric accessory frequently changes, and the gameability can be further improved. Moreover, since it becomes difficult for the player to grasp the current mode, the player can enjoy the game with a sense of expectation advantageous to him / herself.

A gaming machine according to claim 7 is:
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the mode transition means performs a lottery transition between modes after a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous mode transition, and transitions to a mode according to the lottery result. It is.
As a result, the mode shifts after a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous mode shift.For example, even in a gaming machine that is left unattended in an unfavorable mode, it suddenly becomes an advantageous mode when another player plays a game. The game can be started.

In short, the gaming machine of the present invention stops the normal symbol variation display and activates the ordinary electric combination when the newly provided demo symbol variation count reaches a predetermined number of times. It becomes possible to greatly increase the operation pattern of objects.
This eliminates boring feelings in the “Humari state”, etc., and even with the same gaming machine, the state will change momentarily due to different times and players, etc. Greatly improved.

Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
1 and 2 are front views showing an embodiment of a gaming machine 100 according to the present invention.
As shown in the figure, this gaming machine 100 is a so-called “digi-pachi” pachinko machine, and can be freely opened and closed at the front upper part of an outer frame 10 having a vertically long rectangular shape and an inner frame 14 hinged by a hinge mechanism 12. A game board 18 covered with a transparent glass frame unit 16 is provided.

  A game area 20, which is a circular space defined by the guide rails 24, is formed between the game board 18 and the glass frame unit 16, and is formed from the launching device (launching handle) 22 via the guide rails 24. A game ball that is driven into the upper part of the game area 20 falls within the game area 20 due to its own weight, and a part of the game ball is out of the game area 20 (rear of the game board 18) from an out port 26 provided at the bottom of the game board 18. The other part of the game board 18 wins various winning holes formed in the game board 18 so that the number of winning balls (1 to 15) corresponding to the number of winning balls is in the gaming area 20. It is paid out one after another to the tray unit 28 provided at the lower part.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a large effect symbol display 30 made of a liquid crystal display or the like is provided at the center of the game board 18, and the game is made to the big hit lottery start opening 34 provided at the lower part thereof. A combination of performance symbols corresponding to a lottery result of a special prize (so-called “big hit”, “losing”, etc.) performed when a ball wins is displayed together with a predetermined variation pattern.

The jackpot lottery starting port 34 is formed of an ordinary electric accessory called an electric tulip or the like, and is performed when a game ball passes through an ordinary symbol starting gate 32 provided in the vicinity of the guide rail 24. The winning probability of the game ball can be controlled by operating (opening / closing operation) for a predetermined time according to the lottery result of the normal symbol.
Also, a normal symbol display 50 made up of a set of 7-segment LEDs and the like is provided in the vicinity of the effect symbol display 30, and a normal symbol that is performed when a game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 32. The lottery result is variably displayed depending on the combination of numbers and ordinary symbols such as alphabets that can be expressed by the 7-segment LED.

Further, on the surface of the normal symbol start gate 32, a demo symbol display 33 consisting of a set of 7-segment LEDs and the like is also provided, and as the game ball passes to the normal symbol start gate 32, the 7 A predetermined demo pattern composed of numbers or alphabets that can be expressed by segment LEDs or the like is displayed in a variable manner for a certain period of time.
In addition, a large winning opening 38 is formed below the jackpot lottery starting opening 34, which is closed by an opening / closing lid 36 that opens and closes forward. When a prize is won in a special prize lottery, the opening and closing lid 36 is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times to capture and win a large number of game balls falling in the game area 20. Yes.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, display lamps (indicator lamps) 40 of various colors, such as light bulbs and LEDs, are provided around the glass frame unit 16 so that effects during play and the state of equipment ( For example, it is lit or blinked in linkage with a device error or an open / closed state of the glass frame unit 16 or the like.
Furthermore, speakers 42, 42, 42, 42 are provided at the upper left corner and upper right corner of the glass frame unit 16 and the lower left and right sides of the saucer unit 28, respectively. It comes to emit with high sound quality.

The tray unit 28 provided below the game board 18 protrudes toward the player side, and temporarily holds a game ball supplied from a ball lending device (not shown) or awarded prize ball. The held game balls are sequentially supplied to the launching device 22.
Further, 44 in FIG. 1 is an operation button 44 (ball lending button and card return button) for supplying a game ball from a ball lending device (not shown), and 46 is the contents of effects displayed on the effect symbol display 30. A production button for the player to participate, in FIG. 2, 48 is a general winning opening, 52 is a special symbol display section such as a 7-segment LED for displaying a numerical value according to a special prize lottery result, and 54 is a starting prize. A holding lamp 56 indicating the number of starting winning balls to the mouth 26 is an attachment portion for detaching the game board 18 from the inner frame 14 side.

Next, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the gaming machine 100 of the present invention having such a configuration.
As shown in the drawing, the configuration of the control system of the gaming machine 100 of the present invention includes a main control board 200 that performs main control such as detection of a winning game ball and lottery of a special prize, and a composite sub that performs control related to various effects. A control board 300, a prize ball payout control board 400 that performs control relating to the payout of prize balls, a special symbol display board 500 that controls a special symbol display 52 that displays special symbols, and a normal symbol that displays normal symbols A normal symbol display board 600 for controlling the display 50, a demo symbol display board 700 for controlling the demo symbol display 33 for displaying the demo symbols, and a normal electric member constituting the jackpot lottery start opening 34 are mechanically operated. An ordinary electric accessory solenoid 800, a large winning opening solenoid 900 that mechanically opens and closes the large winning opening 38 in a “big hit” state, etc. The power required to such isoprenoid the like power supply unit 1000 supplies is mainly composed.

  First, the main control board 200 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 210, a RAM (main storage device) 220, a ROM (reading storage device) 230, a timer 240, an input port 250, an output port 260 and the like through a bus 270. The CPU 210 is composed of a connected microcomputer, and the CPU 210 performs predetermined processing based on the main control program written in the ROM 220 and various information input from the input port 250, and performs control according to the processing result. Signals are output from the output port 260 to the various substrates 300 to 700 and the solenoids 800 and 900.

  The input port 250 includes a jackpot lottery starting port winning detector (switch) 251 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the jackpot lottery starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 34 described above, and the normal symbol starting gate described above. The normal symbol start gate winning detector (switch) 252 for detecting the winning (passing) of 32 game balls, the general winning opening detector (switch) 253 for detecting the winning to the aforementioned general winning opening 48, and the aforementioned A grand prize winning prize detector (switch) 254 or the like for detecting the winning of a game ball to the big prize winning opening 38 is connected, and signals detected by these detectors 251, 252, 253, 254 are input ports. An appropriate input is made to the main control board 200 side via 250.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing main functions of the main control board 200 realized by the microcomputer system including the CPU 210, RAM 220, ROM 230, timer 240, input port 250, output port 260, bus 270, and the like. It is.
As shown in the figure, the main control board 200 has a jackpot lottery section 210, an effect symbol variation display section 220, in addition to a main control section (not shown) that performs control related to overall control and payout control of gaming machines, A prize winning solenoid actuating unit 230, a normal electric accessory solenoid 240, a normal symbol variation display unit 250, a demo symbol variation display unit 260, and a demo symbol variation determination unit 270 are provided. Main functions of ˜270 will be described in detail.

  First, the jackpot lottery section 210 receives a winning signal detected by the jackpot lottery starting port detector 251 in accordance with the winning of a game ball to the jackpot lottery starting port 34 in the same manner as the conventional one, and acquires a predetermined random number. Then, based on the random number value, for example, a “big hit” lottery is performed with a probability of “1/200 to 1/400”, and processing related to starting suspension associated with winning of a game ball to the big hit lottery start opening 34 is performed. The functions to be performed are mainly provided, and the specific processing flow will be described later.

  Next, the effect symbol variation display unit 220 receives the jackpot lottery result from the jackpot lottery unit 210, determines the effect symbol, its variation pattern, etc., and transmits a command for effect control to the composite sub-control board 300 or the like. The function is mainly provided, and the effect symbol determined by the effect symbol variation display unit 220 is variably displayed on the effect symbol display unit 30 based on the variation pattern. FIG. 5 shows an example of a combination of three effect symbols (numbers) corresponding to the case where the jackpot lottery result by the jackpot lottery unit 210 is “losing” and an example of its variation pattern. From the state of (1), the first design symbol on the left side stops (3) first, and then the second design symbol on the right side stops (4), after a few seconds after the start of the design symbol change (2). When the third third effect design stops, the fact that the jackpot lottery result is confirmed as “losing” is displayed in a variable manner. Moreover, FIG. 6 shows an example of a variation pattern with so-called “reach action” among the variation patterns of such a design symbol, and FIGS. 5 (1) to (4) are shown in FIG. It shows the same behavior as the normal variation pattern, but when the second effect symbol becomes the same as the first effect symbol as shown in (4) in the figure, another variation pattern (reach action) is activated. In addition, the expectation is gradually increased by changing the last third stage design in such a manner that it is divided one after another (Fig. (5)-(10)), and the big hit at the last fluctuation stage If the lottery result is a “hit”, it is displayed in a definite display (11) by stopping at the same stage design, and conversely if the jackpot lottery result is “losing”, a different stage design Stop and be “losing” It is to be determined display (12) the door.

  Next, as described above, the big winning lot solenoid operating unit 230 has the jackpot lottery result by the jackpot lottery unit 210 as “big hit”, and as described above, the variation display of effect symbols such as reach action has been finished. Then, the function of controlling the special winning opening solenoid 900 to open and close the open / close lid 36 with a predetermined big hit pattern (for example, the maximum open time of 29 seconds per time, and the maximum 15 times open / close) is provided. ing.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid operating unit 240 provides a function of controlling the opening / closing operation of the above-described normal electric accessory solenoid 800, and the normal symbol fluctuation display by the normal symbol fluctuation display unit 250 described below is stopped. Occasionally, the normal electric accessory solenoid 800 is operated to temporarily increase the winning probability to the big win lottery starting port 34.

  The normal symbol variation display unit 250 selects a predetermined normal symbol in response to the winning of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 32 described above, and displays the variation on the normal symbol display 50, which will be described in detail later. When the number of demo symbols displayed by the demo symbol variation display unit 260 described below reaches the number of demo symbol variations determined by the demo symbol variation determination unit 270 described below, the normal symbol variation display is performed. The function to stop is to be provided. In addition, the normal symbol variation display unit 250 is configured to select “normal” symbols and perform “winning” and “losing” lottery with respect to the winning at “½”.

The demo symbol variation display unit 260 also provides a function of selecting a predetermined demo symbol in response to the winning of a game ball to the normal symbol start gate 32 and displaying the variation on the demo symbol display 33. Yes.
The demo symbol variation number determination unit 270 further includes a mode table 271 and a mode transition unit 272. The demo symbol variation display unit 260 uses the demo symbol variation display unit 260 in the demo symbol display unit 33 by the mode table 271 and the mode transition unit 272. A function to determine the number of times the demo symbol is displayed is provided.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the data structure of the mode table 271. The four modes “mode M1”, “mode M2”, “mode M3”, “mode M4”, and the number of times the demo symbol is changed are displayed. N (1 time, 5 times, 10 times, 100 times, 200 times) is shown. In other words, in the “mode M1”, the probability that “1 time” is selected as the number of times of display N of the demo symbols is “0%”, the probability that “5 times” and “10 times” are selected is “ The probability that “5%” and “100 times” are selected is “40%”, and the probability that “200 times” is selected is “50%”, and the mode is “mode M2”. Each time the mode is changed to “mode M3” or “mode M4”, it is specified that a small number of times is selected as the number of times of display N of the demonstration symbol with high probability.

The demo symbol variation number determining unit 270 determines the number of demo symbol variations by drawing lots of the demo symbol variation display count N for each mode based on the mode table 271, and the mode transition unit 272 further includes: Mode transition lottery and mode transition are performed between the modes at a predetermined timing as will be described later.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the composite sub-control board 300 receives a control command from the main control board 200 and sends a predetermined control command to the illumination control board 310, the effect design control board 320, the speaker 42, etc. The control related to the production is mainly controlled in a complex manner. Then, the effect symbol control board 320 performs control related to the effect symbol by the effect symbol display unit 30 based on the control command from the composite sub-control board 300, respectively, Based on the control command from the sub-control board 300, the lighting lamp 40 is controlled to turn on, blink, or turn off, and the speaker 42 generates a sound effect or warning sound at the time of production. It has become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the prize ball payout control board 400 performs control related to the launching and lending of game balls, the payout of prize balls, and the like. The payout device 410 for paying out the corresponding winning balls (for example, 5 for the big win lottery start opening 34, 10 for the general winning opening 44, 15 for the big winning opening 30, etc.) is controlled. It is like that.

  In addition, various boards such as the prize ball payout control board 400 and the composite sub-control board 300 are similar to the main control board 200 described above from a microcomputer (not shown) including a CPU, RAM, ROM, timer, input / output port, and the like. Each control is performed according to each dedicated control program written in the ROM and various control commands transmitted from the main control board 200.

  Further, various boards such as the main control board 200 and various devices controlled by these boards, that is, an illumination lamp 40, a speaker 42, a production symbol display 30, a launching device 22, a dispensing device 410, and a special symbol display 52. The normal symbol display 50, the demo symbol display 33, the solenoids 800 and 900, and the like are operated by a DC power supplied from the power supply board 1000.

Next, the operation and effect of the gaming machine 100 of the present invention configured as described above will be described. It should be noted that the description of operations and functions similar to those of a conventional digipachi game machine will be simplified or omitted, and operations and effects peculiar to the game machine 100 of the present invention will be described in detail.
First, as shown in FIG. 2, when a part of the game ball bounced into the game area 20 wins the jackpot lottery starting port 34, the winning is detected by the winning detector 251 and input to the main control board 200. The jackpot lottery unit 210 of the main control board 200 performs a “hit” lottery with a probability of “1/400”, for example, based on a predetermined random number value for the winning.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the flow of jackpot processing performed by the jackpot lottery unit 210 of the main control board 200.
First, the main control board 200 (or its CPU) determines whether or not there is a start suspension in the first step S100 in accordance with a predetermined program. When it is determined that there is no start suspension (No), the main control board 200 moves to step S104. When it is determined that there is a start suspension (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S102, and it is determined whether or not the effect symbol is being variably displayed on the effect symbol display 30 at that time.

  As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation display is not being performed (No), the process jumps to step S112. However, when it is determined that the fluctuation display is being performed (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S106 and the fluctuation is performed. During the display, it is determined whether or not there is a new start detection (winning to the big hit lottery start port 34). When it is determined that there is no new start detection (No), the process jumps to step S110. When it is determined that there is a new start detection (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S108, the number of start pending is set to “+1”, and the process proceeds to the next step S110.

  In step S110, it is determined whether or not the variable display determined in the previous step S102 has ended. When it is determined that the display has not ended (No), the process returns to step S106, but when it is determined that the display has ended. (No) shifts to the next step S112 and performs a jackpot lottery for the next starting right, then shifts to the next step S114 and subtracts "-1" from the starting pending number for the starting right for the jackpot lottery Control proceeds to the next step S116.

  In step S116, it is determined whether or not the jackpot lottery result obtained in the previous step S112 is won, and when it is determined that the jackpot is not won (lost) (No), The process returns to the first step S100 as it is. However, when it is determined that the “big hit” has been won (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S118 and the big prize opening solenoid operating unit 240 operates the big prize opening solenoid 900. Thus, the opening / closing lid 36 of the special winning opening 38 is opened and closed.

As a result, most of the game balls falling in the game area 20 will win the big prize opening 38, resulting in a large amount (for example, 1500 to 2000) of prize balls being paid out in a short time.
When it is determined that there is no start suspension in the first step S100 and the process proceeds to step S104, it is further determined whether or not the start is detected after that, and when it is determined that the start is not detected (No), Initially, the process returns to step S100. However, when it is determined that the start is detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S112 and the same process is repeated.
The main control board 200 selects a predetermined effect symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery and a variation pattern for variably displaying the effect symbol based on a dedicated random number value, respectively. A variation command corresponding to the symbol and variation pattern is transmitted as a control command to the composite sub-control board 300 side.

  That is, in the ROM 230 of the main control board 200, as described above, for example, commands corresponding to effect symbols made up of numbers, figures, colors, etc. of “0” to “9” and special prizes performed on the main control board 200 are displayed. Commands corresponding to several to tens of types of variation patterns according to the lottery result are stored and stored. For example, when the jackpot lottery result is “hit”, the command for designating the effect design is described above. If the command corresponding to the fluctuation pattern including “reach action” or the lottery result in the special prize state is “losing”, the command for designating the design and the corresponding command are respectively selected and the command Is transmitted as a control command from the output port 260 to the composite sub-control board 300 in the manner shown in FIGS. It will be.

  On the other hand, the main control board 200 (the CPU) of the game in which the big hit lottery process is repeated, falls in the game area 20 as shown in FIG. 2 according to a predetermined program related to the control of the normal symbols. Whether or not a part of the sphere has passed through the normal symbol start gate 32 is monitored, and when it is detected that a part of the sphere has passed through the normal symbol start gate 32, the normal symbol display 50 starts to display the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped, the normal electric combination (electric tulip) constituting the jackpot lottery starting port 34 is operated (opened) according to the type of the stopped symbol, and the game ball falling in the game area 20 is dropped. A part will be won at the jackpot lottery start opening 34 with high probability.

FIG. 9 shows an example of the flow of processing relating to the start / stop of this normal symbol.
First, the main control unit 200 determines whether or not there is a start detection or start detection hold from the winning detector 252 of the normal symbol start gate 32 in the first step S200, and when it is determined that there is no (No). The process waits until the first start detection is detected, but when it is determined that there is (Yes), the routine proceeds to the next step S202 and the ordinary electric combination constituting the big hit lottery start port 34 for the start. After performing the lottery of whether to operate the object (electric tulip), the process proceeds to the next step S204. The winning probability in step S202 is not particularly limited. For example, as described above, the winning probability is set to “50% (1/2)”.

  In step S204, the number N of changes in the demo symbol for the detection of the start is determined based on the mode at the time of the start detection, and the number N of changes is acquired. As described above, the number N of changes in the demo symbol differs depending on the mode at that time. For example, when the mode at the time of starting detection is “mode M2” as shown in FIG. Since “100 times” and “200 times” are not selected as the number of times of change N, any number of times of change N among “1 time”, “3 times”, and “10 times” is selected and determined. become.

Next, when the number N of the demo symbol fluctuations for the start detection is obtained in this way, the process proceeds to the next step S206 to select the normal symbol for the start detection and change on the normal symbol fluctuation display 50. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S208, and the measurement of the number of times of change of the demo symbol after the start of variation of the normal symbol is started.
Here, the start / stop processing of the demo symbols is performed according to the flow shown in FIG.

  That is, the main control board 200 (or its CPU) determines whether or not there is a start detection from the winning detector 252 of the normal symbol start gate 32 or a start detection hold in the first step S300 according to the program describing the start / stop processing of the demo symbol. If it is determined that there is no (No), the process waits until the first start detection is detected. If it is determined that there is (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S302 and a predetermined process is performed. The change display for the demo symbol is started on the demo symbol display 33, and when a predetermined time (for example, 2 to 3 seconds) elapses after the start of the step S304, the demonstration on the demo symbol display 33 is performed. The variation of the symbols is stopped and the process returns to step S300 first, and the same processing is repeated for the next start detection or start hold.

Then, in step S208 of FIG. 9, if the change of the normal symbol is started in the previous step S206, the measurement of the number of times of change of the demo symbol in the demo symbol display 33 is started, and the next step S210 is started. Transition.
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the number of demo symbol changes in the demo symbol display 33 started in step S208 has reached a predetermined number, that is, the number N of demo symbol changes acquired in the previous step S204. . For example, if the number N of demo symbol changes acquired in the previous step S204 is “10”, after the start of normal symbol change in step S206, the number of demo symbol changes in the demo symbol display 33 is “10”. It is determined whether or not the “time” has been reached.

As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the predetermined number N has not been reached (No), it waits until the predetermined number N is reached, but when it is determined that the predetermined number N has been reached (Yes) Then, the process proceeds to the next determination step S212.
In step S212, the lottery result of whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip) 34 constituting the jackpot lottery starting port 34 performed in the previous step S202 is determined, and when it is determined that the winning is not performed ( No) will move to steps S218 and S220 in sequence, and after displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 50 at the point of losing, it will return to the first step S200, but won the opposite. When it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to the step S214 and a predetermined hit, for example, the same normal symbol (“00”, “77”, etc.) is displayed on the normal symbol display 50, and at the same time, the next step In S216, the ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip) is operated to open the jackpot lottery starting port 34 for a predetermined time, for example, 3 seconds.
As a result, the winning probability of the game balls passing in the vicinity of the game ball is greatly improved, and several game balls are awarded to the jackpot lottery starting port 34 and the winning balls corresponding to the winning numbers are paid out. For example, 5 prize balls are paid out continuously per prize.

FIG. 11 is a time chart visually showing the flow of processing related to starting / stopping of such a normal symbol.
First, as shown in FIG. 11, when a winning of a game ball to the normal symbol winning gate 32 is detected, the normal symbol and the demo symbol start to change simultaneously, but only the demo symbol has a predetermined time. After stopping after a lapse of (2 to 3 seconds), the next change is repeatedly performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the next normal symbol winning gate 32. In addition, as shown in the figure (c), during the fluctuation | variation of this normal symbol, a normal electric accessory is in the non-operation state.

  When the number N of changes in the demo symbol reaches a predetermined number (“10 times” in the above flow example), the normal symbol is stopped as shown in FIG. When the stop pattern of the normal symbol is a specific combination (winning), as shown in (c) of the same figure, the normal electric accessory is activated and the jackpot lottery starting port 34 is moved for a certain period of time (2 to 3 seconds). It is opened and the winning probability of the game ball to the jackpot lottery starting port 34 is temporarily increased.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of an operation in consideration of the number of reserved normal symbols and demo symbols when four game balls are won (passed) in a short time to the normal symbol winning gate 32. . In the figure, “white circle” regarding “variation” means that the symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, and “black circle” means that the symbol variation has been stopped. Further, “white circle mark” relating to “hold” means that a start hold exists, and “x” means a state where no start hold exists.

  First, four game balls are won in a short time in succession to the normal symbol winning gate 32 in a state where the number of holding of the normal symbol and the demo symbol is zero in this way, and after that, the normal symbol winning gate 32 is won for a while after that. Assuming that there was no, the normal symbol and the demo symbol fluctuate simultaneously with the first winning, and each of the three reserved numbers is accumulated. In addition, it is assumed that “3 times” is selected as the number of times (N) of change in the demo symbol simultaneously with the first winning.

Then, when 2 seconds have passed since the first winning, only the demo symbols that started to change with the first winning are stopped, and the remaining number of changes (remaining N) is reduced by one from “3” to “2”. However, at this point, the normal symbol display is still fluctuating.
After that, the change of the demo symbol accompanying the second prize starts, and at the same time the number of hold of the demo symbol is reduced from three to two, and after another 2 seconds, the fluctuation starts with the second prize As the demo symbol stops, the remaining number of fluctuations (remaining N) will decrease by one from “2” to “1”, but at this point in time, the normal symbol display still remains in a fluctuating state. Yes.

  After that, the change of the demo symbol accompanying the third prize starts, and at the same time the number of demonstration symbols held decreases from two to one, and after another 2 seconds, it fluctuates with the third prize. The demo symbol that started was stopped, and the remaining number of fluctuations (remaining N) became “0”, and the lottery result of the normal symbol that was drawn with the first prize at that time was “Win”. At that time, the normal symbol stops and the normal electric accessory is activated for the first time. In addition, when the lottery result of the normal symbol is “losing”, the ordinary electric accessory is not operated, and the normal symbol is similarly stopped at the point of losing.

If the operation of the ordinary electric accessory stops, then the lottery and variation of the normal symbol corresponding to the second prize is started, and at the same time, the variation of the demo symbol corresponding to the fourth prize is started. In addition, the second variation number N is determined at the same time.
In the example of FIG. 12, since “10 times” is determined as the second variation number N, if the variation of the demo symbol of “10 times” does not end thereafter, the normal symbol for the second winning will not be stopped. Will not be.

As described above, the present invention stops the normal symbol variation display when the newly provided variation number N of the demo symbols reaches the variation number N determined by the demo symbol variation number determination unit 270. Therefore, it is possible to operate the ordinary electric accessory with various operation patterns.
As a result, it is possible to increase the number of operation patterns of the ordinary electric accessory consisting of an electric tulip or the like that constitutes a start opening that becomes a trigger for the big hit lottery, and therefore, it is possible to greatly improve the game performance.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7, there is a very high probability that “100 times” or “200 times” will be selected as the number of times of display N of the demo symbols, and thus “100 times” or “200 times” is selected. In this case, since the variation time of the normal symbol becomes extremely long, it is hardly possible to receive the benefit of the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, but when “1” is selected as the variation display frequency of the demonstration symbol. Because, for example, the ordinary electric accessory is activated (released) every 2 to 5 seconds, in addition to maintaining the current status of the possession, in the extreme case, the ordinary electric actor is not required to win the “big hit”. It is also possible to greatly increase the number of possessions only by operating the object.

Also, as shown in the mode table 271 of FIG. 7, if a plurality of modes are provided and the selection ratio of the number of times of display N of the demo symbols is changed for each mode, a wider variety of operation patterns of ordinary electric accessories can be obtained. be able to.
Further, as a trigger for such mode transition, for example, “big hit” as shown in the flow of FIG. 13 (mode transition processing A), or reach action as shown in the flow of FIG. 14 (mode transition processing B). When a specific variation pattern of such an effect symbol occurs, as shown in the flow of FIG. 15 (mode transition processing C), based on the number of variations of the effect symbol after the jackpot, or the flow of FIG. It is conceivable that the effect symbol ends as shown in process D) or based on the current mode stay time as shown in the flow of FIG. 17 (mode transition process E).

  That is, first, in the mode transition process A of FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the “hit” is won as a result of the big win lottery unit 210 as described above in the first step S400. When it is determined (No), it will stand by until it wins the “big hit”. However, when it is determined that the “big hit” is won (Yes), the process proceeds to the next determination step S402 and the “big win” is determined. Is determined to be based on a specific performance symbol. In other words, when winning “big hit”, as shown in (11) of FIG. 6 and the like, the fact that the winning symbol variation winning indicator 30 has all the effect symbols such as three numbers on the effect symbol variation display 30 is confirmed. Although it will be notified, it is determined whether or not this effect symbol is a specific symbol, for example, an effect symbol consisting of an odd number.

  As a result, when it is determined that it is not a specific effect symbol (Yes), the process returns to the first step S400 and the current mode is continued until the next “big hit” is won. When it is determined that (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S404, the mode transition unit 272 described above performs the mode transition lottery, and the process proceeds to the previous mode determined by the lottery in the next step S406. The operation of the ordinary electric accessory will be controlled in that mode until the next “big hit” is won.

  For example, the current mode is “mode M1” as shown in FIG. 7 and the demonstration symbol variation display count N is “200 times”. However, as a result of the mode transition lottery in step S404, the mode transitions to “mode M4”. In this case, since the number N of the demonstration symbol variation display is “1”, it can be said that after the mode transition, the normal electric accessory frequently operates and the mode shifts to an advantageous mode for the player.

  On the other hand, if the current mode is “mode M4” as shown in FIG. 7 and the mode transition lottery in step S404 results in “mode M1”, the demo symbol variation display count N is “1”. Since “time” is not selected, it is possible to say that the mode is shifted to a disadvantageous mode for the player because the ordinary electric utility is hardly activated after the mode shift.

  In addition, when the current mode is “mode M2” as shown in FIG. 7 and the mode transition lottery in step S404 results in “mode M1”, the mode seems to have shifted to a seemingly disadvantageous mode for the player. However, the demo symbol variation display count N selected in the “mode M2” is “10”, whereas the demo symbol variation display count N selected in the “mode M1” is If it is “five times”, it can be said that the mode has been shifted to a mode that is substantially advantageous to the player because the ordinary electric accessory operates more frequently after the mode transition.

In the mode transition lottery in step S404, the mode may always be shifted to a mode different from the current mode, but it is needless to say that the same mode may be selected again. Further, the mode transition lottery probability may be the same in any mode, and of course, a difference may be provided for each mode.
In this way, if the mode transition is triggered by a specific “big hit” as an opportunity for mode transition, an advantageous mode can be obtained even if the so-called “probability state” or “short-time state” that occurs after the big hit cannot be obtained. Since the player can enjoy an advantageous state comparable to these states, the player has a sense of expectation for each “hit” and the game performance is further improved.

  Next, in the case of the mode transition process B of FIG. 14, whether or not “reach action” as shown in FIG. 6 has occurred among the variation patterns variably displayed on the effect symbol variation indicator 30 in the first step S500. When it is determined that the “reach action” has occurred (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S502, and the mode transition lottery 272 performs the mode transition lottery in the same manner as the flow of FIG. The operation shifts to the previous mode determined by the lottery, and thereafter, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is controlled in the mode in which the next “reach action” occurs.

  As a result, for example, even if the result of the “reach action” is “losing”, the player has a sense of expectation that the mode will be shifted to an advantageous mode than the present, so the reach is lost. In addition to alleviating the dissatisfaction caused by this, every time a “reach action” occurs, it is possible to have a double expectation such as “big hit” and “transition to an advantageous mode”.

  Moreover, if the mode change lottery is performed in response to the “reach action” as described above, the game can be enjoyed without being bored even in a so-called “hamari” state. In addition, mode transition lottery may be performed every time all the “reach actions” occur in this way, but a specific “reach action”, for example, “reach action” with a high expected value of jackpot called “super reach” etc. Of course, the mode transition lottery may be performed only in the case of.

  Further, in the case of the mode transition process C in FIG. 15, it is determined in the first step S600 whether or not the “big hit” has ended, and if it is determined that the “big hit” has ended (Yes), the next step The process proceeds to S602, and after the jackpot is finished, the measurement of the number of display variations of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol variation display 30 is started. Then, the process proceeds to the next step S604, where it is determined whether or not the number of times of variable display of the effect symbol has reached a predetermined number (for example, “50 times” is selected at random). When (No), the measurement continues until the predetermined number of times is reached, but when it is determined that the predetermined number of times has been reached (Yes), the mode transition lottery 272 performs the mode transition lottery in the same manner as the float in FIG. The process proceeds to the previous mode determined by lottery in S606, and thereafter, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is controlled in that mode until the next “big hit” occurs.

  In this way, if the mode transition lottery is performed based on the number of times of changing the display of the effect symbols after the jackpot ends, it is possible to continue to concentrate on the game even after the jackpot ends, so that the game performance is further improved than before. In addition, if you randomly select the number of display variations of the effect symbol after the jackpot, or if you do not notify the number of times, the player will have fun to estimate when the mode will change, so more You can continue playing happily.

Further, if an upper limit value called “ceiling” or the like (for example, 1000 times) is set as the number of times of the variation display of the effect symbol after the jackpot ends, additional investment is forced into a so-called “hamari state”. It can also be a remedy in the event that the player is able to play with peace of mind.
Next, in the case of the mode transition process D of FIG. 16, in the first step S700, it is determined whether or not the variation of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect symbol variation indicator 30 is completed, and it is determined that it has ended. When (Yes), the process proceeds to the next step S702, the mode transition unit 272 performs the mode transition lottery in the same manner as the float of FIG. 13, and the process proceeds to the previous mode determined by the lottery in the next step S704. The operation of the ordinary electric accessory is controlled in that mode until the variation of the effect design is completed.

As a result, each time the change of the production symbol is finished, the mode transition lottery is performed, so that the game can be enjoyed in various modes in a short time.
In addition, even if it shifts to an advantageous mode after the jackpot ends as described above, every time there is a change in the production design, it will face a risk of falling into an unfavorable mode, so in that sense You can enjoy the game with thrills. On the other hand, even if the mode shifts to an unfavorable mode after the jackpot ends, there is a possibility of promotion to an advantageous mode every time there is a change in the stage design, so you can always enjoy the game with a sense of expectation. Of course you can.

  Furthermore, in the case of the mode transition process E of FIG. 17, the current mode stay time is measured in the first step S800, and the current mode stay time has passed a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) in the next determination step S802. When it is determined whether the predetermined time has not elapsed (No), the current mode stay time is continuously measured, but when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes), The process proceeds to step S804, and the mode transition unit 272 performs the mode transition lottery in the same manner as the float of FIG. 13 and transitions to the previous mode determined by the lottery in the next step S806. Until then, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory is controlled in that mode.

As a result, when the game is resumed after a break or when a game machine that has been left for a while is played, there is a high possibility that the mode has changed to a mode different from the previous time. Even in a gaming machine such as the above, it is possible to provide an unexpectedness such that a game can be started in an advantageous mode when another player plays.
As described above, if the combination of various patterns in addition to the “big hit” is adopted as an opportunity for the mode transition, the operation pattern of the ordinary electric accessory can be diversified to further improve the game playability.

In the present embodiment, an example in which a demo symbol is started with the passing of a game ball to the normal symbol start gate 32 has been described. However, in addition to the normal symbol start gate 32, a new demo symbol is provided. A start gate may be provided, and the demo symbols may be changed when a game ball passes or wins the gate.
Further, as in the case of the normal symbol, the “winning” and “losing” lottery may be performed every time the demo symbol is started, and the variation number N may be decreased by one only when “winning”.
In addition, each time a regular symbol is started, a “winning” and “losing” lottery is performed, and when the “winning” is made in the lottery, the normal electric accessory is operated, but the winning rate is always “100%”. If the number N of demo symbol variations reaches a predetermined number, the ordinary electric accessory may always be operated.

Further, the “ordinary symbol variation display means” in the invention of claim 1 or the like described in the column of means for solving the above-mentioned problems is the “ordinary symbol variation display section 250” and “ordinary symbol display” according to the present embodiment. "Demo symbol variation display means" in the invention of claim 1 or the like corresponds to "Demo symbol variation display unit 260" and "Demo symbol display unit 33" according to the present embodiment, Similarly, the “demo symbol variation number determining means” in the first aspect of the invention corresponds to the “demo symbol variation number determining unit 270” according to the present embodiment.
Further, the “large winning opening solenoid actuating means” in the invention such as claim 5 described in the section of means for solving the above-mentioned problems is the “large winning opening solenoid operating section 230” and the “large winning opening solenoid operating section” according to the present embodiment. This corresponds to the winning opening solenoid 900 ".

It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the surface part of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a front view which shows one Embodiment of the game board of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control system of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the main control board among the control systems of the game machine which concerns on this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern corresponding to normal (losing) among the variation patterns of effect design. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variation pattern containing reach action among the variation patterns of effect design. It is a figure which shows an example of the data structure of a mode table. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of the flow of the jackpot process by the jackpot lottery part etc. of the main control board. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of the flow of the normal symbol start / stop process by the normal symbol fluctuation | variation display part etc. of a main control board. It is a flowchart figure which shows an example of the flow of the demonstration symbol start / stop process by the demonstration symbol variation display part etc. of the main control board. It is a time chart which shows the relationship between the variation state of a demo symbol and a normal symbol, and the variation state and the operation state of a normal electric accessory. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example in consideration of the holding | maintenance number of a normal symbol and a demo symbol when a game ball wins to a normal symbol winning gate continuously for a short time. It is a flowchart figure which shows the flow of the process of the mode transfer process A. It is a flowchart figure which shows the flow of a process of the mode transition process B. It is a flowchart figure which shows the flow of a process of the mode transition process C. It is a flowchart figure which shows the flow of a process of the mode transition process D. It is a flowchart figure which shows the flow of the process of the mode transition process E.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Game machine 200 ... Main control board 210 ... Big hit lottery part 220 ... Production symbol fluctuation display part 230 ... Big prize opening solenoid operation part 250 ... Normal symbol fluctuation display part 260 ... Demo symbol fluctuation display part 270 ... Demo symbol fluctuation number determination Section 271 ... Mode table 272 ... Mode transition section 30 ... Production symbol display 32 ... Normal symbol start gate 33 ... Demo symbol display 34 ... Jackpot lottery start port (normal electric accessory)
50 ... Normal symbol display 52 ... Special symbol display

Claims (7)

Normal symbol variation display means for variably displaying the normal symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate, and a normal electric combination that operates for a predetermined time when the variation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol variation display means stops A gaming machine having objects,
Demo symbol variation display means for variably displaying the demo symbol in response to the winning of a game ball to the normal symbol start gate,
A demo symbol variation number determining means for determining the number of demonstration symbol variations displayed by the demo symbol variation display means;
The normal symbol variation display means displays the normal symbol variation display when the number of demonstration symbol variations displayed by the demo symbol variation display means reaches the number of demonstration symbol variations determined by the demo symbol variation number determination means. A game machine characterized by stopping the game. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A mode table that defines a set ratio of the number of times of display of the demo symbols for each of a plurality of modes;
Mode transition means for performing mode transition between the modes defined in the mode table,
The demo symbol variation number determining means determines the number of times the demo symbol variation is displayed by the demo symbol variation display means based on the set ratio of the number of times of demo symbol variation display specified for each mode transferred by the mode transition means. A gaming machine characterized by deciding. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory;
Production symbol variation display means for variably displaying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined production symbol,
The mode transition means, when a jackpot state displayed with a specific effect symbol occurs among the jackpot states displayed by the effect symbol variation display means, transitions between the modes when the jackpot state ends. A gaming machine characterized in that a lottery is performed and a mode shift is made according to the lottery result. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory;
Production symbol variation display means for variably displaying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined production symbol,
The mode transition means, when a specific variation display pattern occurs among the variation display patterns of the effect symbols displayed by the effect symbol variation display means, between each mode when the specific variation display pattern ends. A game machine characterized in that a transition lottery is performed and a mode transition is made according to the lottery result. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory;
Effect symbol variation display means for variably displaying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined effect symbol;
As a result of lottery by the jackpot lottery means, the system further comprises a jackpot solenoid operating means for operating a jackpot solenoid when the jackpot is won. The mode transition means is a jackpot solenoid by the jackpot solenoid operating means. After the operation of, the lottery transition between the modes is performed when the number of variation display times of the effect symbol displayed by the effect symbol variation display means reaches a predetermined number, and the mode transition is performed according to the lottery result. A gaming machine characterized by The gaming machine according to claim 2,
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery performed in response to a winning of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory;
Production symbol variation display means for variably displaying the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means using a predetermined production symbol,
The game machine characterized in that the mode transition means performs lottery transition between modes every time the effect symbol variation display by the effect symbol variation display means ends, and makes a mode transition according to the lottery result. The gaming machine according to claim 2,
The game machine characterized in that the mode transition means performs a lottery for transition between modes after a predetermined time has elapsed from the previous mode transition, and shifts to a mode according to the lottery result.

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