JP5321612B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To increase interest in a game in a game machine for performing a decoration performance for informing a winning/losing determination result. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, first winning/losing determination is executed and a first pattern is variably displayed and then is displayed in a stopped state when a game ball enters a fixed-type start pocket, second winning/losing determination is executed and a second pattern is variably displayed and then is displayed in a stopped state when the game ball enters a variable-type start pocket, and a jackpot game is executed when the first symbol or the second symbol is displayed in a stopped state in a winning pattern. In this case, with the first winning/losing determination or the second winning/losing determination reaching winning determination as a trigger, and based on a relative relationship between the number of variation times of the first pattern and the number of variation times of the second pattern at the winning determination, a performance pattern of the decoration performance performed after the winning determination is decided, and the decoration performance is executed according to the performance pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine (a ball game machine) such as a pachinko gaming machine such as a so-called seven machine, feathers, or a right-handed machine, or a combination type gaming machine (arranged ball gaming machine).

  In the pachinko machine, the winning / failing determination is made by entering the game ball at the starting port, and the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. If the winning / failing determination result is hit, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol, and the winning game is started. To do. In such a pachinko gaming machine, various effects (decorative effects using decorative symbols performed during special symbol variation display and hit effects during hit games) are performed according to the progress of the game. Is known (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-049030 A

  In this type of pachinko gaming machine, it is normal to determine the execution pattern of the effect based on the determination result or the gaming state (whether or not the probability variation state or the like). However, these methods are adopted in many pachinko gaming machines, and the obtained game characteristics and production contents tend to be uniform. For this reason, it has become difficult to further improve the gaming interest of pachinko machines.

  Therefore, in view of the above points, the present invention aims to make various execution patterns of various effects performed in accordance with the progress of the game based on a new method, and to further improve the gaming interest in a pachinko gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A first random number storage means for acquiring and storing a first random number when the game ball enters a fixed start port where the game ball can always enter;
A second random number is acquired and stored when the game ball enters a variable start port that changes between a closed state where entry of the game ball is difficult and an open state where entry of the game ball is easy Random number storage means;
When the first random number is stored, the first winning / failing determination is executed using the first random number, and the first symbol display unit changes the first symbol when the result of the first winning / failing determination is successful. A first symbol game execution means for executing a first symbol game to stop and display with a symbol after being displayed;
When the second random number is stored, the second determination is performed using the second random number. When the result of the second determination is successful, the second symbol is changed on the second symbol display unit. A second symbol game executing means for executing a second symbol game to be displayed in a stopped state after being displayed;
When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol, a winning game executing means for executing a winning game advantageous to the player;
Storage means for storing a plurality of execution patterns of effects executed by the effect device according to the progress of the game;
First counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the first symbol;
Second counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the second symbol;
Relative to the count value of the first counting means and the count value of the second counting means at the time when the result is obtained when the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination becomes a win Based on the relationship, execution pattern determining means for determining the execution pattern of the effect performed after the time when the result is obtained as one of a plurality of patterns;
Effect execution means for executing the effect according to the execution pattern determined by the execution pattern determination means.

  According to the present invention, the result is obtained on the basis of the relative relationship between the number of times of variation of the first symbol and the number of times of variation of the second symbol when the result of the first or second success / failure determination is successful. An execution pattern of an effect (a decoration effect using a decorative symbol performed during a special symbol variation display or a hit effect during a win game) is set. For this reason, the execution pattern of the production can be varied according to not only the conventional success / failure determination result and the game state but also “the fluctuation status of the first symbol and the second symbol until the success / failure determination result is hit”. It is possible to realize a new gameability that the execution pattern of the effect changes depending on the fluctuation state of the first symbol and the second symbol until the determination result is successful. As a result, the points to be noticed by the player in the game progress process increase, and the game entertainment can be effectively improved.

  In the “relative relationship between the count value of the first count means and the count value of the second count means” of the present invention, it is determined which of the count value of the first count means and the count value of the second count means is greater. This corresponds to the magnitude relationship shown, the magnitude relationship showing the difference between the count value of the first counting means and the count value of the second counting means, or the like. In addition, as “the effect executed by the effect device in accordance with the progress of the game”, “the effect of changing the symbol” performed by the effect device while the first symbol game or the second symbol game is being executed, In this case, a “during hitting game effect” or the like performed by a staging device while a win game is being executed.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention,
Probability storage means for storing a low probability and a high probability that is higher than the low probability as a probability that the result of the first success / failure determination and the second success / failure determination is a hit,
When the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination is a hit, it is determined whether to set the low probability or the high probability after the big hit game executed with the hit as a trigger A probability determining means;
Probability setting means for setting the probability determined by the probability determining means after the winning game is ended;
With
The execution pattern determination means includes
Based on the relative relationship between the count value of the first counting means and the count value of the second counting means at the time when the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination becomes a win, Either a probability notification pattern for notifying the probability determined by the probability determination means or a probability non-notification pattern for not notifying the probability determined by the probability determination means is determined.

  As a result, the fluctuation status of the first symbol and the second symbol until the success / failure determination result is won is related to the “notification / non-notification of the probability setting state after winning game”. It is possible to increase the player's degree of attention with respect to the fluctuation state of the first symbol and the second symbol up to now. As a result, the above gaming properties can be realized more effectively, and the gaming interest can be improved effectively.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
Comprising an opening frequency improving means for improving the frequency at which the variable start port is opened;
The execution pattern determination means includes
The opening frequency of the variable start port is improved by the opening frequency improving means, and the count value of the first counting means becomes the first value at the time when the result of the first hit determination or the second hit determination is a hit. The probability notification pattern is determined as the performance execution pattern when the count value of the two counting means is equal to or greater.

  In general, if the number of changes in the first symbol is greater than the number of changes in the second symbol at the time of improving the opening frequency of the variable start port, the benefit (improvement in the frequency display of the second symbol) of the opening frequency improving means is obtained. The game is progressing in a situation that is not received by the player (a disadvantageous situation for the player). For this reason, when the opening frequency of the variable start opening is improved, the result of success / failure determination becomes a hit, and when the number of changes in the first symbol is greater than the number of changes in the second symbol, the player's degree of advantage is high. By executing “based production”, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's gaming interest even in a gaming situation that is disadvantageous to the player.

In the gaming machine of the present invention,
The execution pattern determination means includes
The count value of the second counting means at the time when the opening frequency of the variable start port is not improved by the opening frequency improving means and the result of the first hit / no-go judgment or the second hit / no-go judgment is successful. Is equal to or greater than the count value of the first counting means, the probability notification pattern is determined as the performance execution pattern.

  Generally, a player often stops a game when the operation of the opening frequency improving means ends. For this reason, when the number of times of change of the second symbol is larger than the number of times of change of the first symbol when the release frequency improving means is not operated, the “effect based on the probability notification pattern” is executed with a high degree of player advantage. Even after the operation of the opening frequency improving means is completed, the gaming interest can be effectively enhanced. As a result, it is possible for the player to continue the game even after the operation of the release frequency improving means is completed, leading to an improvement in the operating rate of the gaming machine.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described above, the execution pattern of various effects for performing the hit-related effects performed according to the progress of the game is diversified based on a new method, and further improvement of the gaming interest in the pachinko gaming machine is aimed at be able to.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of an electronic controller. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a main job. It is a flowchart which shows the first half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a start opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation related process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation pattern setting process (at the time of an open time extension function operation | movement). It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol fluctuation pattern setting process (at the time of an open time extension function non-operation). It is a flowchart which shows a big hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows processing at the time of big hit game end. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the big hit game end of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the hit effect production execution process of 2nd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the hit mode setting process (at the time of an open time extension function operation | movement) of 2nd Example. . It is a flowchart which shows the hit mode setting process (at the time of an open time extension function non-operation) of 2nd Example. . It is a flowchart which shows the second half part of the special symbol game process of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit effect setting process (at the time of open time extension function operation | movement) of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the big hit effect setting process (at the time of opening time extension function non-operation) of 3rd Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation pattern setting process (at the time of an open time extension function operation | movement) of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern setting process A for a deviation of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern setting process B for a deviation of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern setting process C for a deviation of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol fluctuation pattern setting process (at the time of an open time extension function non-operation) of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern setting process E for a deviation of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern setting process F for a deviation of 4th Example. It is a flowchart which shows the variation pattern setting process G for a deviation of 4th Example.

(First embodiment)
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a gaming machine) of a type (so-called “seven machine type”) in which a jackpot game is stopped and displayed in response to the end of the special symbol variation display, and the jackpot game is started as a trigger. Examples to which the present invention is applied will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, a locking device 9, a game board 20, and the like. In FIG. 1, detailed illustration of the game board 20 is omitted. Further, the middle frame 3 is not clearly shown in FIG. 1 because the front frame 4 and the like are arranged on the front side.

  The outer frame 2 is a wooden plate-like body assembled into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is made of plastic and constitutes the main body frame of the gaming machine 1. The middle frame 3 is fitted inside the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported at the left end so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. The middle frame 3 includes a frame body portion that occupies about 2/3 of the upper side and a lower plate portion that occupies about 1/3 of the lower side. The game board 20 and the front frame 4 are provided so as to overlap each other on the front side of the frame body part, and the upper plate part 5 and the lower plate part 6 are provided on the front side of the lower plate part. Note that the game board 20 is detachably attached to the frame body portion (the middle frame 3). The lower plate portion is provided with a launcher unit (not shown) constituting launching means for launching a game ball onto the game board 20, and a ball feeder (not shown) for supplying the game ball to the launcher unit.

  The front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the middle frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 4 is made of plastic, and a circular opening 4a is formed in order to make the board surface of the game board 20 arranged on the back side visible. A substantially rectangular transparent plate frame (not shown) including a transparent plate such as a glass plate corresponding to the opening 4a is attached to the back surface of the front frame 4. Lamps such as LEDs (not shown) are provided around the game board 20 in the front frame 4. These lamps are turned on / off or blinking according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the game effect.

  The upper plate part 5 is provided on the lower side of the front frame 4 and is supported at the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. The upper dish part 5 includes a dish outer edge part 5a, a discharge port 5b for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1, and a ball release button 5c for discharging the game balls of the upper dish part 5 to the lower dish part 6. It has. An effect button 5d (operation means), a ball lending button 5e, and the like are provided on the upper surface of the dish outer edge portion 5a.

  The lower plate part 6 is provided below the upper plate part 5. A discharge port 6 a for discharging game balls from the inside of the gaming machine 1 to the lower plate portion 6 is provided in the approximate center of the lower plate portion 6. An ashtray 7 is provided at the left end of the lower dish portion 6. At the right end of the lower plate part 6, a launching handle 8 is provided for a player to operate a launching device unit (not shown). The firing handle 8 is provided with a touch switch 8a as contact detection means for detecting that the player is touching. On the left side surface of the launch handle 8, a launch stop switch 8b that is operated by the player to temporarily stop the launch of the game ball is disposed.

  The locking device 9 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3 and is used to lock the front frame 4 when it is closed.

  Further, the gaming machine 1 is provided with speakers 10a to 10d for generating sound effects and the like corresponding to the gaming state. The speakers 10 a to 10 d are composed of upper speakers 10 a and 10 b provided at the upper part of the gaming machine 1 and lower speakers 10 c and 10 d provided at the lower part of the gaming machine 1. Further, a prepaid card unit 13 (CR unit) is mounted on the left side of the gaming machine 1.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 20 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 20. The game board 20 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body and is detachably attached to the middle frame 3, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed on the game board 20 by an outer rail 22 and an inner rail 23 provided on the surface (board surface) of the game board 20. In the game area 21, the central device 24, the normal symbol operating gate 27, the big winning device 33, the starting port 28, the left winning ports 34 and 35, the right winning ports 36 and 37, the first decorative member 50, and the second decorative member. A gaming device such as 60 is arranged. In addition, a number of obstacle nails are arranged in the game area 21 in consideration of the position balance with each gaming device.

  The central device (center accessory) 24 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 21 and includes an effect display device 25. In the present embodiment, a large liquid crystal display device is used as the effect display device 25, and various effect displays are performed in the display area of the effect display device 25.

  The big winning device 33 is arranged below the central device 24 in the game area 21. The first decoration device 50 is arranged on the left side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, the second decoration device 60 is arranged on the right side of the big prize device 33 in the game area 21, and the decoration devices 50, 60 are so-called side. Make up decorations. Further, the first winning device 34 is integrated with the left winning holes 34 and 35, and the second winning device 60 is integrated with the right winning ports 36 and 37.

  The normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the left side of the central device 24. Inside the normal symbol operation gate 27, a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27s (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board is provided. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, the normal symbol starts to fluctuate.

  The start port 28 is provided below the central position of the central device 24. The start port 28 is a first start port provided on the upper side, in which two entrance ports formed with a game ball receiving port for receiving a game ball flowing down on the surface of the game board 20 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. 28a and a second start port 28b provided on the lower side.

  The first starting port 28a is configured as a fixed starting port in which the size of the game ball receiving port does not change and the possibility of entering the game ball is constant, so that the game ball can always enter the game. It has become. On the other hand, the second start port 28b is a so-called tulip type and has a pair of wing pieces on the left and right, and the upper end gap between the pair of wing pieces serves as a game ball receiving port. The pair of wing pieces are each opened and closed by tilting in the left-right direction. With this opening and closing action, the second start port 28b is the size of the game ball receiving port of the pair of wing pieces. It is configured as a variable starter that changes. The second start port 28b is in an open state with a high probability of entering by opening a pair of blade pieces, and in a normal state with a low possibility of entering by closing a pair of blade pieces (incoming balls) Including an impossible closed state). When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a combination of symbols, the pair of wing pieces are opened to expand the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b, and the second start port 28b is a normal electric accessory. Function as.

  Inside the start port 28, there are a start port entrance detection switch 28s (see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball entering the first start port 28a, and a game ball entering the second start port 28b. A start opening ball detection switch 28t (see FIG. 3) for detection and a start opening solenoid 28c (see FIG. 3) for operating the pair of blade pieces are provided. When the pair of wing pieces are opened to the left and right, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is enlarged from the normal time, and the second start port 28b has a possibility of entering a game ball. It becomes an open state that becomes larger. On the other hand, when the pair of wing pieces are erected, the size of the game ball receiving port of the second start port 28b is slightly larger than the diameter of the game ball (one game ball can pass). The second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state) in which the possibility of entering a game ball is reduced (or entry is impossible). When a game ball enters one of the start ports 28a, 28b, a special symbol described later starts to fluctuate.

  The big prize device 33 is disposed below the start port 28. Here, the special winning device 33 includes a special winning opening 33a opened in a belt shape, an opening / closing plate 33b for opening / closing the special winning opening 33a, and a large winning opening solenoid 33c (for operating the opening / closing plate 33b). 3) and an incoming ball detection switch 33s (see FIG. 3) for detecting an incoming game ball.

  A left winning opening 34 and 35 and a right winning opening 36 and 37 are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the big winning device 33. Each of these winning openings is provided with a winning opening entering detection switch (not shown).

  The first decorative member 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs. By combining these LEDs, a normal symbol display unit 51, a general symbol hold display unit 52, a first special symbol hold display unit 53, and a second special symbol are provided. A hold display unit 54 is configured. Similarly, the second decorative member 60 is provided with a plurality of LEDs, and a first special symbol display portion 61 and a second special symbol display portion 62 are configured by a combination of these LEDs. The first special symbol display unit 61 corresponds to the “first symbol display unit” of the present invention, and the second special symbol display unit 62 corresponds to the “second symbol display unit” of the present invention. The first special symbol displayed on the display unit 61 corresponds to the “first symbol” of the present invention, and the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 corresponds to the “second symbol” of the present invention. doing.

  The normal symbol display part 51 is comprised from one LED, and a normal symbol is displayed by this LED. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed. In the normal symbol display unit 51, the normal symbol starts to change when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and after a predetermined time has passed, the normal symbol hits and stops display in the normal symbol display mode or the dismissed normal symbol display mode. Is done. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the preset normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern. A plurality of opening patterns of the second start port 28b are set. When the opening time extension function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is not in operation (normal time), a short opening pattern in which a first opening time (for example, 1 to 2 seconds) is set is set and opened. When the time extension function is activated, a long-time opening pattern in which a second opening time (for example, 4 to 6 seconds) longer than the first opening time is set is set. The open time extension function will be described later. When the opening time extension function is not in operation, the probability that a game ball will enter the second start port 28b is low, so that the game ball will mainly enter the first start port 28a, and the design by the first special symbol Floating games are mainly performed. On the other hand, when the opening time extension function is activated, the probability that a game ball enters the second start port 28b is high, so that the game ball mainly enters the second start port 28b and the second described later. Combined with the special symbol priority variation function, the symbol variation game with the second special symbol is executed more frequently than when the opening time extension function is not activated.

  In the present embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is provided is prepared. This random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is used determines whether or not the second starting port 28b is activated when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27. It is used to determine whether or not the symbol is normal (whether to be in an open state). The normal symbol success / failure random number is set in advance with a hit value, and the normal symbol success / failure determination random number acquired at the timing when the game ball passes the normal symbol operation gate 27 matches the win value. Determined. When it is determined that the normal symbol is determined to be a win, the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when it is determined to be out (when the acquired normal symbol success / failure random number does not match the winning value), the normal symbol stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display unit 51 is determined as the display mode of the out of normal symbol. Is done.

  In this embodiment, when the opening time extending function for extending the opening time of the second start port 28b is activated, the normal symbol display section 51 displays a stop display compared to when the opening time extending function is not activated (normal time). There is a high possibility (probability) that a normal symbol to be hit will become a normal symbol display mode. That is, when the open time extension function is activated, the probability that the result of the normal symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit is higher than when the open time extension function is not activated. In the present embodiment, when the opening time extension function is activated, the fluctuation time shortening function for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is activated compared to when the opening time extension function is not activated. Thus, in this embodiment, when the opening time extension function is activated, the fluctuation time shortening function is also activated simultaneously, and the action of each function is combined, so that the opening frequency of the second start port 28b is the opening time extension function. It is improved compared to when it is not operating. Thus, the operation control of the “open time extension function” and the “variable time reduction function” for improving the opening frequency of the second start port 28b is performed by the main control unit 200 described later. Corresponds to the opening frequency improving means of the present invention.

  Here, normal symbol holding will be described. The normal symbol hold display section 52 displays the normal symbol hold number, and the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate 27 can be held up to the maximum hold number (four in this embodiment). Each time the next normal symbol win / fail determination is made and the normal symbol variation display is started, the number of unstarted times (the number of reservations) is consumed, and the number of normal symbol reservations is decreased by one. The general-purpose hold display unit 52 includes two LEDs, and can display the number of holds with an upper limit of four by combining turning off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Along with the holding of the normal symbol, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200.

  It should be noted that the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is determined, the determination of the stop symbol of the normal symbol, the setting of the variation time of the normal symbol, the holding of the normal symbol, and the holding of the normal symbol are performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the special symbol will be described. In this embodiment, two special symbols, a first special symbol and a second special symbol, are provided, and accordingly, a first special symbol display unit 61 for displaying the first special symbol and a second special symbol are displayed. A second special symbol display section 62 is provided. Each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 includes seven LEDs, and special LEDs (first special symbol and second special symbol) are displayed by these LEDs. Each LED constituting each of the special symbol display units 61 and 62 can be turned on and off, and a plurality of display modes can be displayed for each special symbol by a combination of turning on and off of each LED. And in the 1st special symbol display part 61 and the 2nd special symbol display part 62, the specific combination is set as a big hit symbol among the combinations of the special symbols displayed by the combination of lighting and extinction of 7 LEDs respectively. In addition, combinations other than the jackpot symbol are set as outliers. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (LED display patterns) are set, and the number of rounds of the jackpot game (10 rounds or 15 rounds) to be described later is determined according to the types. In this embodiment, the special symbol variation display is performed by blinking display in which each LED is repeatedly turned on and off.

  In the first special symbol display unit 61, when the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol starts to fluctuate, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. In the second special symbol display section 62, when the game ball enters the second starting port 28b, the second special symbol starts to change, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol or a missed symbol. Is done. In this embodiment, a plurality of jackpot symbols are set, and specifically, “probable variation jackpot symbol” and “normal jackpot symbol” are set as will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol success / failure determination, which is acquired when a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is used for determining whether or not to execute the big hit game (special game), is performed. Random numbers for use and second special symbol success / failure determination, which is acquired when a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is used to determine whether or not to execute a big hit game (special game). A random number is provided. Furthermore, a first special symbol determining random number for determining the stop symbol of the first special symbol and a second special symbol determining random number for determining the stop symbol of the second special symbol are provided.

  As the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, the first special symbol success / failure determination random number and the first special symbol determination random number are acquired. One special symbol determination random number is stored as a hold (first special symbol hold) in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Along with the game ball entering the second start port 28b, a second special symbol success / failure determination random number and a second special symbol determination random number are acquired, and a predetermined area (second) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is obtained. Is stored as a hold (second special symbol hold) in the hold storage area).

  Here, the holding of special symbols will be described. The first special symbol hold display unit 53 and the second special symbol hold display unit 54 are each composed of two LEDs, and the number of holds can be set up to 4 each by combining the turn-off, lighting, and blinking of the two LEDs. Can be displayed.

  The number of game balls that have entered the first start opening 28a can be held until the maximum number of reserved balls (four in this embodiment) is reached as the number of first special symbol held. The first special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the first start port 28a and is stored in a predetermined area (first hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (first special symbol success / failure determination random number, first special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the first special symbol determination random number is acquired together with the first special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the first starting port 28a, so the first special symbol hold number is This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the first special symbol. The first special symbol hold count is digested and decreased by one each time the first special symbol determination is made and the first special symbol variation display is started.

  The number of game balls that have entered the second start port 28b can be held until reaching the maximum number of reservations (four in this embodiment) as the second special symbol reservation number. The second special symbol hold number is acquired every time a game ball enters the second start port 28b and is stored in a predetermined area (second hold storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200. This corresponds to the number (stored number) of special symbol random numbers (second special symbol determination random number, second special symbol determination random number). In the present embodiment, the second special symbol determination random number is also acquired together with the second special symbol success / failure random number as the game ball enters the second starting port 28b. This also corresponds to the number of stored random numbers for determining the second special symbol. The second special symbol hold count is digested each time the second special symbol success / failure determination is performed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, and decreases by one. The storage of the first and second special symbols and the reservation and digestion are performed by the main control unit 200 described later. For this reason, the main controller 200 corresponds to the first random number storage means and the second random number storage means of the present invention.

  Each special symbol success / failure determination random number has a hit value for success / failure determination, and is used for special symbol success / failure determination acquired at the timing when the game ball enters the first start port 28a or the second start port 28b. When the random number matches the winning value, it is determined as a big hit in the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination. The first special symbol success / failure determination is performed when the first special symbol starts variable display, and the second special symbol correctness determination is performed when the second special symbol starts variable display.

  When the random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is coincident with the winning value, it is determined that it is a big hit, and the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined as the big hit symbol. If the random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is correct does not match the winning value, the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 61 is determined to be out of symbol.

  Similarly, when the random number for determining whether or not the second special symbol is coincident with the winning value, it is determined that it is a big hit, and the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined as the big hit symbol. If the random number for determining whether or not the second special symbol is coincident with the winning value, the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 62 is determined to be out of symbol.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the second special symbol priority variation process is performed in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variation display of the first special symbol. That is, when both the number of the first special symbol hold and the number of the second special symbol hold are 1 or more, the second special symbol starts to fluctuate preferentially from the first special symbol, and the hold of the second special symbol is stopped. Digested preferentially. Then, when the first special symbol hold count is 1 or more and the second special symbol hold count becomes zero, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed.

  The special symbol is configured to change and display according to a predetermined change pattern. This variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol and the presence / absence of the reach effect in the variation (effect content). The special symbol variation pattern is selected by lottery from a variation pattern table in which a plurality of variation patterns are stored when the special symbol success / failure determination is executed. Specifically, a variation pattern that stores a plurality of variation patterns associated with the variation pattern determination random number with reference to the variation pattern determination random number acquired when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts variation display Select one variation pattern from the table. A plurality of special symbol variation pattern tables are prepared, and the variation pattern table to be applied is determined in advance according to the progress of the game state.

  Further, as the variation pattern table, there are a variation pattern table for winning applied when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit, and a variation pattern table for deviation applied when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is out of place. Is set. Further, in the variation pattern, a plurality of hit variation patterns (hit variation patterns A to C) stored in the hit variation pattern table and a plurality of miss variation patterns stored in the miss variation pattern table are set. ing.

  In addition, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, when the opening time extension function is activated, the hit fluctuation pattern based on the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit. Any one of A to C is set. In addition, when the open time extension function is not activated, either of the hit variation patterns A and C is set when the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit based on the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. . For this reason, in this embodiment, a “first special figure counter” for counting the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and a “second special figure counter” for counting the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol are provided. It has been. These counters are set in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200. Further, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol, the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol, and the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol are realized by the control of the main control unit 200. Therefore, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the “first counting means”, “second counting means”, and “total variation counting means” of the present invention.

  First special symbol success / failure determination, second special symbol success / failure determination, special symbol variation pattern determination, special symbol stop symbol determination, first special symbol variation display and stop display, second special symbol variation display The stop display and the priority change of the second special symbol are configured to be performed by the main control unit 200 described later.

  Next, the jackpot game (special game) will be described. When the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 61 is the above-mentioned jackpot symbol (when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit), the main control unit 200 is a jackpot that is relatively advantageous to the player. A game (special game) is started. The big hit game is started by setting the big hit game flag to ON, and the big winning device 33 is operated, in other words, the big winning opening 33a is opened and closed a plurality of times, so that the game balls to the big winning opening 33a are opened. It gives a player a profit (prize ball) for entering the ball. The big hit game is realized by repeatedly executing a big hit game process by the main control unit 200 described later. For this reason, the main control unit 200 corresponds to the “winning game execution means” of the present invention.

  During the big hit game (during special game), the big prize device 33 is operated, and a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15 for one pitch) according to the number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 33a. Award balls). Specifically, the big winning opening / closing operation for continuously operating the big winning device 33 and switching the big winning opening 33a between the open state and the closed state is continuously performed a plurality of times by the start of the big hit game. With the start of the operation of the special winning device 33, the special winning opening 33a is opened. This open state is ended when a predetermined end condition is established, and the open special winning opening 33a is closed. As a predetermined ending condition, when the opening time of the grand prize opening 33a reaches a specified time (30 seconds in this embodiment) or the number of game balls that have entered the open big opening 33a is a predetermined number (this implementation) In the example, it is possible to reach 10).

  In the case where one round game is performed from the start to the end of the open state of the big winning opening 33a, the big hit game is ended when a predetermined number of round games are performed. In the grand prize winning device 33, after the special prize opening 33a has been opened, that is, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the big prize winning opening 33a is closed, the big prize winning opening 33a is again opened and the next round game starts. To do. The opening / closing operation of the grand prize winning port 33a in which one round game is from the opening start to the end of the big cash winning opening 33a is repeatedly continued until the predetermined maximum number of consecutive rounds is completed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of maximum continuous round numbers are set. Specifically, two types of 10 rounds and 15 rounds are set as the maximum number of continuous rounds. That is, in this embodiment, “15R jackpot game” in which 15 rounds are set as the maximum number of continuous rounds and “10R jackpot game” in which 10 rounds are set as the maximum number of continuous rounds are provided.

  The opening time (specified time) of the big winning opening 33a for one round differs between the “15R jackpot game” and the “10R jackpot game”. Specifically, the opening time of the big prize opening 33a of the “15R big hit game” has a very high possibility of executing a prescribed number (10) of balls to the big prize opening 33a and the prize ball payout associated therewith. The time is set, and is preferably 25 to 30 seconds. In this embodiment, the time is set to “26 seconds”. On the other hand, the opening time of the big winning opening 33a of the “10R big hit game” is lower than the 15R big hit game when the prescribed number (10 pieces) of the big winning opening 33a and the associated prize ball payout are executable. Is preferably set to 6 seconds to 15 seconds, and is set to “6 seconds” in this embodiment.

  The 15R jackpot game is a “long-term jackpot game” that has a longer execution period than the 10R jackpot game, and it is possible to execute a specified number (10) of balls to the winning prize opening 33a and a prize ball payout associated therewith. It is positioned as a “game for hitting a lot of balls” that has a very high probability and a high expectation for winning a large number of prize balls. The 10R jackpot game is a “short-term jackpot game” that has a shorter execution period than the 15R jackpot game, and a predetermined number (10) of balls entered into the jackpot 33a and a prize ball payout associated therewith. It is positioned as an “out-of-game small hit game” with low possibility of execution and low expectation of winning a large number of prize balls.

  The 15R jackpot game is composed of a “15R probability variable jackpot game” in which a probability variation function (described later) is activated after completion and a “15R normal jackpot game” in which the probability variation function is not activated after termination. The 10R jackpot game includes a “10R probability variable jackpot game” in which a probability variation function (described later) is activated after completion and a “10R normal jackpot game” in which the probability variation function is not activated after termination.

  The main control unit 200 also wins a special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) determined based on a special symbol determining random number (first special symbol determining random number, second special symbol determining random number). The type of jackpot game (15R probability variable big hit game, 15R normal big hit game, 10R probability variable big hit game, 10R normal big hit game) is determined according to the type of symbol. Specifically, in the big hit symbol of the first special symbol, “10R probability variable big hit symbol” which will generate 10R probability variable big hit game and “10R normal big hit symbol” which will generate 10R normal big hit game, Is provided. That is, when the first special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, either the 10R probability variable big hit game or the 10R normal big hit game is executed according to the type of the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed. In addition, the big special symbol of the second special symbol is provided with a “15R probability variable big hit symbol” which will generate a 15R probability variable big hit game and a “15R normal big hit symbol” which will generate a 15R normal big hit game. ing. That is, when the second special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, either the 15R probability variation big hit game or the 15R normal big hit game is executed according to the type of the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the 10R jackpot game, which is a “big hit game for big hits”, set as a big hit game triggered by the stop display of the first special symbol. When the big hit game triggered by the stop display of the symbol is executed, the player can obtain a profit (ball game) than when the big hit game triggered by the stop display of the first special symbol is executed. It is getting bigger.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is a normal big hit symbol (10R normal big hit symbol or 15R normal big hit symbol), 10R normal big hit game Alternatively, after the 15R normal big hit game is finished, the “low probability period with electric support” is started in which the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are started. The low probability period with power support is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. By the activation of the opening time extension function, the opening time of the second start port 28b is extended from the first opening time (for example, 0.1 second) to the second opening time (for example, 4 to 6 seconds). The fluctuation display frequency of normal symbols is improved by the operation of the fluctuation time shortening function. As a result, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 28b is higher than that at normal time (when the opening time extension function is not activated). In addition, since the probability variation function described later does not operate during the low probability period with power support, the special symbol determination is performed using a low probability determination table (described later).

  The fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are either one of “the start of the next big hit game” and “the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (100 times in this example)” after the end of the big hit game. Operates until the condition is met. Each function of the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function starts by setting the fluctuation shortening flag and the opening extension flag to ON, and ends by setting to OFF (details will be described later). Each of them starts operating simultaneously and ends simultaneously. When the fluctuation time shortening function and the open time extension function are finished during the low probability period with electric support, the “low probability period without electric support” is thereafter set.

  Also, if the result of the special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit and the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probable big hit symbol (10R positive variable big hit symbol or 15R positive variable big hit symbol), the end of 10R positive variable big hit game or 15R positive variable big hit game ends Later, a “high probability state” is started in which the probability variation function is activated. The high probability state is realized by the control of the main control unit 200. In this high probability state, the probability variation function for increasing the number of winning values in the special symbol success / failure determination is activated, thereby determining the special symbol success / failure determination. The probability that the result is a big hit, that is, the probability that the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol is improved. In this embodiment, a gaming state in which the probability variation function is activated is referred to as a “high probability state”, and a gaming state in which the probability variation function is not activated is referred to as a “low probability state”. In the present embodiment, after the probability variation jackpot game is completed, the probability variation function is activated until the next jackpot game is started, and the “high probability state” is set.

  While the probability variation function is operating, the jackpot value for the special symbol success / failure determination increases, so that the probability that the results of the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination will be a jackpot increases. Specifically, a low-probability success / failure determination table and a high-probability success / failure determination table in which the number (type) of jackpot values is greater than those of the low-probability success / failure determination table are prepared. During the low probability state (when the probability variation function is not activated), a special symbol success / failure determination is performed using the low probability success / failure determination table, and during the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), the high probability success / failure determination is performed. Use a table to make a special symbol determination. The probability variation function operates until the next jackpot game is started. Note that the low-probability determination table and the high-probability determination table are stored in the RAM of the main control unit 200, and the main control unit 200 corresponds to the “probability storage unit” of the present invention. In addition, the determination of the success / failure determination table (the high probability success / failure determination table or the low probability success / failure determination table) used after the end of the big hit game and the setting of the determined success / failure determination table are performed under the control of the main controller 200. Corresponds to “probability determination means” and “probability setting means” of the present invention.

  In the high-probability state, a period in which the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are operated together (high probability period with electric support), the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are provided. There is a period during which only the probability variation function is activated (high probability period without power support). In other words, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit game is finished, the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function start simultaneously, and a high probability period with electric support is started. The And the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are either “start of next big hit game” after “probability big hit game” or “the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches a predetermined number of times (100 in this example)” It operates until such a condition is satisfied. Then, without the next big hit game being started, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches the predetermined number (100 in this example), the fluctuation time shortening function and the opening time extension function are finished, and the electric support The high probability period ends. Thereafter, only the probability variation function continues to operate, and a high probability period without power support is started. The fluctuation time shortening function, the open time extension function, and the probability fluctuation function are realized by the control of the main control unit 200.

  Next, the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 will be described. The display area of the effect display device 25 is provided with a decorative symbol display unit 25a (not shown) for displaying decorative symbols. The decorative symbol of the decorative symbol display unit 25a is displayed in conjunction with the change display and stop display of the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 61 or the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 62.

  The decorative symbol display unit 25a is composed of three symbol display regions including a left symbol display region in which a left symbol is displayed, a middle symbol display region in which a middle symbol is displayed, and a right symbol display region in which a right symbol is displayed. Yes. Each symbol display area has a symbol variation direction set in a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, in the vertical direction (vertical direction). Each symbol display area can display symbols consisting of “1” to “9”.

  The decorative symbol starts to be displayed when the first special symbol or the second special symbol starts to be displayed. When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed on any of the symbols, the decorative symbol is the first special symbol. The special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol corresponding to the stop symbol. In the decorative design, the winning symbol combination with the same three digits corresponds to the special symbol jackpot symbol, and the other symbol combinations (that is, the off symbol combinations that do not become the same in three digits correspond to the extra symbol symbols). The decorative design can be used to perform “reach display” in which the two-digit design is stopped and displayed in the same design, and the remaining digits are displayed in a variable display before the winning symbol combination or the off symbol combination is stopped and displayed. It has become.

  The decoration pattern variation mode (variation pattern) and the stop symbol are determined by the sub-control unit 260 based on the variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200. Here, the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 is a command indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, specifically, the variation of the special symbol. Production contents such as time and presence / absence of reach production are shown. The main control unit 200 determines a variation pattern of the special symbol at random (by random number lottery) according to the determination result of the special symbol. Then, based on the variation pattern of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub control unit 260 determines the effect pattern of the decorative symbol displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 25a. The stop information designation command transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260 is a command indicating a special symbol stop symbol determined by the main control unit 200. Then, based on the stop information designation command indicating the stop symbol of the special symbol determined by the main control unit 200, the sub-control unit 260 randomly selects the stop symbol of the decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed on the decorative symbol display unit 25a by lottery. decide.

  In this embodiment, when a big hit game is played (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big win symbol), it is only possible to confirm the hit symbol combination (three-digit identical symbol combination) of the decorative symbol. It is not possible to grasp whether a game is played. In other words, the decorative symbols stop-display the same three-digit symbol combination of any of “1” to “9” when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol. It does not correspond to any of the 15R probability variation jackpot symbol, 15R normal jackpot symbol, 10R probability variation jackpot symbol, or 10R normal jackpot symbol, and is determined at random. For this reason, it is impossible to confirm whether or not the probability variation function is activated after the big hit game is completed only by the combination of the decorative symbols.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sound output from the speakers 10a to 10d and the display area of the effect display device 25 (decorative symbol display unit 25a) from the start of the decorative symbol to the stop display after the variation symbol is started. Various decoration effects such as a background change effect, a notice effect, and a reach effect are performed by moving image display. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as a decoration effect, when the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit, the decorative symbol starts from the start of the variable display until the stop display. In addition, various notifications regarding the hit are performed. In this embodiment, as the “notification regarding the hit determination”, “first notification regarding whether or not the big hit game is executed” and “second notification regarding whether or not the probability variation function operates” are performed. As the decoration effects accompanied with these notifications, “decoration effect patterns A to C” described below are set according to the hit variation patterns A to C of the special symbol.

  First, in the decoration effect pattern A corresponding to the hit variation pattern A, the execution of the big hit game is confirmed at the time when the reach display is performed with the decorative symbol as “first notification regarding whether or not the big hit game is executed”. “Confirmation notification” is performed to output an execution confirmation sound. Also, as the “second notification regarding whether or not the probability variation function is activated”, whether or not the probability variation function is activated before the big hit game is started, the state of the probability variation function after the big hit game is clearly defined. “State clarification notification” for displaying the character image A to be represented is performed. In such a decorative effect pattern A, it is possible to give a player a sense of security against the occurrence of a big hit game by informing the occurrence of the big hit game early, and by clearly informing the state after the big hit game is finished, It is possible to dispel the player's suspicion (anxiety caused by not knowing whether or not the probability variation function is operating) after completion.

  Further, in the decoration effect pattern B corresponding to the hit variation pattern B, the above-described “definite notification” is performed as “first notification regarding whether or not the big hit game is executed”. In addition, as the “second notification regarding whether or not the probability variation function is activated”, the character image B that does not clearly represent the probability variation function operation state after the big hit game without performing the “state clarification notification”. The “status indefinite notification” is displayed. In such a decoration effect pattern B, it is possible to give a player a sense of security with respect to the occurrence of a big hit game by notifying early that a big hit game will occur. However, since the state after the big hit game is not clearly notified, the suspicion of the player after the big hit game (anxiety caused by not knowing whether the probability variation function is operating) cannot be dispelled.

  In addition, in the decoration effect pattern C corresponding to the hit variation pattern C, the “definite notification” is not performed as the “first notification regarding whether or not the big hit game is executed”, and the execution determination of the big hit game is not shown. Perform “normal notification” to output normal sound. In addition, as the “second notification regarding whether or not the probability variation function operates”, the above-mentioned “state unclear notification” is performed. Such decoration effect pattern C does not give a sense of security to the occurrence of the big hit game, and also wipes out the suspicion of the player after the big hit game (anxiety due to not knowing whether the probability variation function is operating). I can't do it.

  It should be noted that the degree of advantage for the player by these decoration effect patterns A to C is in the relationship of “decoration effect pattern A> decoration effect pattern B> decoration effect pattern C”. The decoration effect patterns A to C are stored in the ROM of the sub-control unit 260. Then, under the control of the sub-control unit 260, any one of the decoration effect patterns A to C is selected, and the decoration effect based on the selected decoration effect pattern is executed. For this reason, the sub-control unit 260 corresponds to the “storage unit” and the “production execution unit” of the present invention. The decoration effect pattern A corresponds to the “probability notification pattern” of the present invention, and the decoration effect patterns B and C correspond to “probability non-notification pattern” of the present invention.

  Next, the electronic control device of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the electronic control device.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the electronic control device includes a main control unit 200 and sub-control units 230, 260, and 280 connected to the main control unit 200. The sub control unit includes a payout control unit (prize ball control unit) 230, a sub control unit 260, and an effect display control unit 280. The main control unit 200 includes a main control board 200a, and the sub control units 230, 260, and 280 include a payout control board 230a, a sub control board 260a, and an effect display control board 280a, respectively, as peripheral control boards. Each of these control boards and other boards (a power board, a relay board, a drive board, a decoration board, an amplifier board, an effect button board, etc.) are arranged on the back side of the gaming machine 1.

  Each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280 is supplied with power from a main power source (not shown). Further, when the power is turned on, a system reset signal is transmitted to each control unit 200, 230, 260, 280. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a backup power supply unit (not shown) that supplies an operating voltage to the main control unit 200 and the payout control unit 230 when the power is turned off. 200 and RAM data of the payout control unit 230 are held.

  The main control unit 200 constitutes a main control unit that controls the progress of the game. The main control unit 200 transmits a command signal (command data) instructing processing contents to each of the sub control units 230 and 260, and each sub control unit 230, Reference numerals 260 and 280 are configured to perform various controls based on the command signal.

  The CPU 200b of the main control board 200a constituting the main control unit 200 includes a CPU core, a built-in RAM (hereinafter simply referred to as RAM), a built-in ROM (hereinafter also simply referred to as ROM), etc., and is stored in the ROM. The control program controls operation of the entire gaming machine 1 (basic progress control of the game) using the RAM as a work area. Further, the main control unit 200 constitutes a go / no-go determination unit that performs the go / no-go determination of the special symbol by the go / no-go determination program stored in the ROM, with the CPU 200b as the main body. Further, the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 determines a specific variation pattern from the variation pattern table of the special symbol stored in the ROM when executing the big hit lottery. Note that the control cycle of the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200 of this embodiment is set to 4 ms.

  A board input relay board 201 and a board output relay board 202 are connected to the main controller 200. The board input relay board 201 is connected with a normal symbol operation gate detection switch 27 s, a start opening prize detection switch 28 s, and a big prize opening ball detection switch 33 s so that these signals are input to the main controller 200. It is configured. The board output relay board 202 is connected with a normal symbol display device 51, special symbol display devices 61 and 62, a start port solenoid 28c, and a big prize port solenoid 33c, and a control signal from the main control unit 200 is output. .

  The payout control board 230a constituting the payout control unit 230 includes a CPU 230b having the same configuration as the CPU 200b of the main control unit 200. To the payout control unit 230, the launch control unit 250, the CR unit 13, and the like are connected. From the main control unit 200 to the payout control unit 230, commands such as a prize ball instruction command for instructing a prize ball payout, a game start permission signal for instructing a game start permission, and various launch control commands are transmitted. Various launch control commands include ball feed permission / prohibition, launch permission / prohibition, game start permission, and the like. When the CPU 230b of the payout control board 230a receives a prize ball instruction command from the main control unit 200, the CPU 230b of a game ball payout device (not shown) provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1 based on the number of prize balls indicated by the command. By paying off the payout motor, game balls are paid out (prize ball payout) for the designated number of prize balls. In this game ball payout (prize ball payout), game balls stored in a game ball tank (not shown) provided on the upper back side of the gaming machine 1 are supplied to a game ball payout device via a game ball rail (not shown). Then, the supplied game ball is discharged by rotating the payout motor of the game ball payout device.

  The sub-control unit 260 constitutes sub-control means for controlling various effects executed as the game progresses. The sub-control board 260a has a CPU 260b, a ROM, a RAM (not shown), an input / output port, etc. Circuit components and a sound generator are provided, and are connected to the main controller 200 at the input / output ports. The sub-control unit 260 is configured to control production control using decorative display by various lamps, sound effects output from the speakers 10a to 10d, display of decorative symbols by the production display device 25, and the like.

  From the main control unit 200 to the sub-control unit 260, various symbol control commands (variation pattern designation command, stop information designation command, symbol stop command, etc.) related to special symbol variation display, various lamp control commands, and various voice control commands Is sent. Various symbol control control commands for instructing display control of decorative symbols are transmitted from the main control unit 200 to the effect display control unit 280 via the sub-control unit 260. An effect display control unit 280 is connected to the sub-control unit 260, and decorative symbols corresponding to various symbol control commands from the main control unit 200 are displayed from the sub-control unit 260 to the effect display control unit 280 ( Various effect display control commands for instructing effect display control for realizing a symbol variation effect) are simultaneously transmitted.

  The effect display control board 280a of the effect display control unit 280 is provided with arithmetic circuit components (not shown) including a CPU 280b, a RAM, a ROM, an input / output port, a VDP (video display processor), and the like. The display unit 25 is connected to the control unit 260, and the effect display device 25 is connected to the effect display control unit 280. In addition, an image ROM (not shown) is provided on the effect display control board 280a, and the image data of the effect symbols displayed on the effect display device 25 (such as the image data relating to the above-described variation effect) is stored in the image ROM. Is stored more than once.

  In addition, various LEDs and lamps 262 are connected to the sub-control unit 260 via a decorative driving board 261, and the speaker 10a that outputs various sounds, sounds, and the like to the amplifier board 263 in accordance with the progress of the game. 10d are connected. Further, the effect button 5 d is connected to the sub-control unit 260 via the effect button board 264. The sub-control unit 260 selects / selects lighting / flashing patterns of various LEDs / lamps based on various commands from the main control unit 200 and the production button 5d (reception of a variation pattern designation command, input of a production button operation signal, etc.). Execution processing, selection / output processing of sound effect data output from the speakers 10a to 10d, selection processing of a decorative pattern variation pattern (effect pattern) on the effect display device 25, and decoration symbol variation based on the variation pattern Performs execution processing and the like.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. FIG. 4 is an example of a main job performed under the control of the main control unit 200. The main job shown in FIG. 4 is executed by the CPU 200b mounted on the main control board 200a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 200b or a ROM mounted on the main control board 200a). After the throw-in process (S100), each process of a game start process (S200), a normal symbol game process (S300), a normal electric game game process (S400), a special symbol game process (S500), and a big hit game process (S600) Are repeatedly executed every time the timer is reset. The power-off generation process (S50) is a power-on process (S100) when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, the used registers and stack pointers are saved, the payout motor is stopped, and a system reset occurs. It has come to move to.

  The power-on process (S100) is performed when the power is turned on and when power is restored after the power is cut off. When the power is turned on, RAM initialization processing is performed, and when the power is turned off, the game state is restored when the power is turned off. Return settings etc. are made to make it happen. In the game start process (S200), detection of various switch states, update of various random numbers, prize ball payout control, and the like are performed.

  In the normal symbol game process (S300), first, the normal symbol determination is made and the normal symbol display unit 51 (see FIG. 2) hits the normal symbol to stop display in the normal symbol display mode or Decide whether to stop display in the display mode. Here, as described above, the normal symbol success / failure determination in the present embodiment has a probability of being a hit according to the operating state of the opening time extension function (and the fluctuation time reduction function) that extends the opening time of the start port 28b. There is a difference that the probability of hitting is higher when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is activated than when the open time extension function (and variable time reduction function) is not active.

  Next, when the result of normal symbol success / failure determination is obtained, the variation time of the normal symbol is set, and the variation display of the normal symbol is started according to the variation time. When the fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the determined display mode, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the operation of the normal electric accessory is started. (The 2nd starting port 28b is made into an open state). In the normal symbol game process, the normal symbol variation display and stop display are performed as described above, and when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the normal symbol display mode, the second start port 28b is activated. I do. When the second start port 28b is actuated, the pair of blade pieces open to the left and right, and the second start port 28b is opened.

  In the ordinary electric accessory game process (S400), it is determined whether or not the opening time for maintaining the second start port 28b in the open state has elapsed. If the open time has not elapsed, the second start port 28b is determined. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number of winnings has been won. When it is determined that the predetermined number of winnings has been won at the second starting port 28b in the open state, or when it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 28b in the open state has elapsed, a pair of The blade piece is closed, and the second start port 28b is in a normal state (closed state).

  Next, the special symbol game process (S500) will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. First, as shown in FIG. 5A, a start opening winning process is performed (S501). Here, the start opening winning process (S501) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the first start port 28a has been won (a game ball has entered) (S501a). If it is determined that the first start port 28a has not been won (S501a: NO). The process proceeds to S501d. On the other hand, if it is determined that the first start port 28a has been won (S501a: YES), it is determined whether or not the first special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501b). As a result, when it is determined that the first special symbol reservation number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501b: NO), the process proceeds to S501d, and the first special symbol reservation number is less than 4. Is determined (S501b: YES), the first special symbol random number (the first special symbol determination random number, the first special symbol determination random number, the variation pattern determination random number, the reach random number, etc.) is acquired. The data is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM (S501c). Thereby, the 1st special symbol reservation number increases by one.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the second start port 28b has been won (S501d). If it is determined that the second start port 28b has not been won (S501d: NO). The start opening winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the second start port 28b has been won (S501d: YES), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol hold number is less than 4 (S501e). As a result, when it is determined that the second special symbol hold number is not less than 4 (4 or more) (S501e: NO), the start opening winning process is terminated, and the second special symbol hold number is less than 4. If it is determined (S501e: YES), a second special symbol random number (second special symbol success / failure determination random number, second special symbol determination random number, variation pattern determination random number, reach random number, etc.) is acquired. (S501f). Thereby, the number of second special symbol reservation increases by one.

  Next, returning to FIG. 5A, it is determined whether or not the big hit game is being played (whether or not the big hit game flag is ON) (S502). As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game is being played (the big hit game flag is ON) (S502: YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the big hit game is not being played (the big hit game flag is OFF). ) (S502: NO), it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503).

  As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol is changing (S503: YES), the process proceeds to S510 described later, and when it is determined that the special symbol is not changing (S503: NO). Then, it is determined whether or not it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504). Here, the stop display time of the special symbol is a time for determining the special symbol stopped and displayed. In this embodiment, the stop display time of the special symbol is “1 second”. If it is determined that it is during the special symbol stop display time (S504: YES), the process proceeds to S514 described later, and if it is determined that it is not during the special symbol stop display time (S504). : NO), it is determined whether or not the number of second special symbol hold is zero (S506). As a result, when it is determined that the number of second special symbol reservation is zero (S506: YES), it is determined whether or not the number of first special symbol reservation is zero (S507).

  And when it determines with the 1st special symbol holding | maintenance number being zero (S507: YES), a special symbol game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of first special symbol reservation is not zero (S507: NO), the first special figure counter is incremented by 1 (S508), and the total variation counter is incremented by 1 (S509). Then, a first special symbol variation related process is performed (S510). On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold count is not zero (S506: NO), the second special symbol counter is incremented by 1 (S511), and the total variation counter is incremented by 1 ( S512). In the present embodiment, at the end of the big hit game, the first special figure counter, the second special figure counter, and the total variation counter are initialized (set to “0”) in the process of S609g described later (see FIG. 11). When the symbol or the second special symbol starts to display the variation, the corresponding special symbol counter and the total variation counter are updated. As a result, the first special symbol counter, the second special symbol counter, and the total variation counter allow the first special symbol variation count, the second special symbol variation count, the first special symbol, and the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game. The total number of symbols can be counted.

  Then, a second special symbol variation related process is performed (S513). That is, if it is determined in the determination process of S506 that the second special symbol hold number is not zero (S506: NO), the first special symbol hold number is not zero (even if it is 1 or more). 2. The special symbol variation display process is executed. Thereby, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in preference to the first special symbol, and the priority variation function of the second special symbol is realized by the determination processing in S506.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol counter or the second special symbol counter is incremented by 1 before the first special symbol variation-related process or the second special symbol variation-related process is performed. Thereby, the setting of the variation pattern of the first special symbol or the second special symbol to be variably displayed in the future can be reflected in the special symbol variation pattern setting process (S510d, S513d, S510e, S513e) described later.

  Here, the first special symbol variation-related process (S510) and the second special symbol variation-related process (S513) will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The first special symbol variation-related process and the second special symbol variation-related process are processes having the same contents except for the “first special symbol” and “second special symbol” portions. The symbol is “first special symbol” in the first special symbol variation-related processing, and “second special symbol” is in the second special symbol variation-related processing. Here, the first special symbol variation related process (S510) will be described, and the second special symbol variation related process (S513) will be omitted.

  First, a random number for determining whether or not the first special symbol is stored in a predetermined area (first reserved storage area) of the RAM of the main control unit 200 (for determining whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 28a) (Random number) is read (S510a), and the first special symbol determination is made (S510b). In the first special symbol success / failure determination, when the probability variation function is operating (during high probability period with electric support or during high probability period without electric support), the high probability determination table with high probability that the determination result will be a big hit. If the probability variation function is not active (during low probability period with electric support or during low probability period without electric support), the probability that the determination result is a big hit is low. A special symbol winning / no-going determination is performed using the determination table.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the open time extension function is in operation (S510c). As a result, when it is determined that the opening time extension function is in operation (S510c: YES), a first special symbol variation pattern setting process is performed when the opening time extension function is operated (S510d). Here, the first special symbol variation pattern setting process when the opening time extension function is activated will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S550). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S550: YES), the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, and each counter value is The magnitude relation is calculated and acquired (S551), and it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is equal to or larger than the second special figure counter value (S552). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value.

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is equal to or larger than the second special figure counter value (S552: YES), the hit fluctuation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers. Using the “winning variation pattern table A”, a winning variation pattern A (variation pattern corresponding to the decoration effect pattern A described above) is set as a variation pattern of the special symbol (S553).

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value (S552: NO), the difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is calculated. It acquires (S554), and it is determined whether this magnitude difference is 10 or more (S555). That is, in order to obtain the magnitude difference, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value = large / small difference) is performed, and the calculation result is obtained. A process is performed to determine whether (large or small difference) is 10 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 10).

  As a result, when it is determined that the difference in magnitude is not 10 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≦ 9) (S555: NO), it corresponds to all the variation pattern determination random numbers. Using the “winning variation pattern table B” in which the variation pattern B is defined, the winning variation pattern B (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern B) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S556). On the other hand, when it is determined that the magnitude difference is 10 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 10) (S555: YES), it corresponds to all the variation pattern determination random numbers. Using the “winning variation pattern table C” in which the variation pattern C is defined, a winning variation pattern C (variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decorative effect pattern C) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S557).

  Also, if it is determined in S550 that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is out of order (S550: NO), there is an electric support corresponding to each variation pattern determination random number or a low probability period or electric By using the “electricity support outing change pattern table” that defines the outbreak change pattern for the high probability period with support, the outbreak change pattern (low probability period with electric support or high probability with electric support) is used as the special pattern change pattern. A shortening deviation variation pattern for the period is set (S558).

  Next, returning to FIG. 7, if it is determined in S510c that the opening time extension function is not in operation (S510c: YES), the first special symbol variation pattern setting process when the opening time extension function is not operated. (S510e). Here, the first special symbol variation pattern setting process when the opening time extension function is not operated will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S570). As a result, if it is determined that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S570: YES), the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, The magnitude relation is calculated and acquired (S571), and it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (S572). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value.

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (S572: YES), the hit fluctuation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers. Using the “winning variation pattern table A”, the winning variation pattern A is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S573). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value (S572: NO), the hit fluctuation pattern C is defined corresponding to all the fluctuation pattern determination random numbers. The winning variation pattern C is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol using the “variation pattern table C for use” (S574).

  In addition, when it is determined in the determination process of S570 that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is out (S570: NO), the low probability period without power support or the electric power corresponding to each variation pattern determination random number. Using the “variation pattern table for non-electricity support out-of-progress” that defines the out-of-support variation pattern for high probability periods without support, various out-of-range variation patterns (normal out-of-range variations) are set as the special symbol variation patterns (S575). .

  When the special symbol variation pattern setting process (S510d, S510e) is completed as described above, the process proceeds to S510f in FIG. 7, and the symbol determining random number (first number) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed. The first special symbol determination random number acquired at the time of entering the game ball into the 1 start port 28a is read (S510f).

  Next, a stop symbol is determined (S510g). For the stop symbol of the first special symbol, the type of stop symbol of the first special symbol (the LED display pattern in the first special symbol display unit 61) is determined using the symbol determining random number read in S510f.

  Next, according to the special symbol variation pattern set in S510d and S510e and the stop symbol determined in S510g, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the first special symbol (S510h), and is accompanied by this. Then, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command as the symbol variation start command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S510i). The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating the variation pattern of the first special symbol set in S510d and S510e, and the first special symbol information designation command is a command for designating the stop symbol of the first special symbol. When the fluctuation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 260, the symbol variation effect (under the control of the sub-control unit 260 and the effect display control unit 280 that have received these commands (design variation start command) ( The decorative symbol variation display) is started. As a result, the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A is executed when the hit variation pattern A is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the decoration effect is executed when the hit variation pattern B is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol. The decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern C is executed when the decoration effect based on the effect pattern B is executed and the hit variation pattern C is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, when the hit determination is made by the special symbol success / failure determination when the open time extension function is activated, the hit variation pattern A is set when the first special figure counter value ≧ the second special figure counter value, When the special figure counter value <the second special figure counter value, the hit variation pattern B is set when the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is less than 10, and the magnitude difference is 10 In the above case, the hit variation pattern C is set.

  In other words, when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol is larger than the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol (when the first special symbol success / failure determination is frequently performed), when the hit determination is made in the special symbol success / failure determination, the game The decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A having the highest degree of advantage for the person is performed. Although the number of changes in the second special symbol is larger than the number of changes in the first special symbol, the difference between the number of changes in the first special symbol and the second special symbol is more than the specified number (10 in this embodiment). When it is small (when the first special symbol success / failure determination and the second special symbol success / failure determination are performed to the same extent), the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern B at an intermediate stage is performed for the player. The number of changes in the second special symbol is greater than the number of changes in the first special symbol, and the difference between the number of changes in the first special symbol and the second special symbol is greater than the specified number (10 in this embodiment). In the case (when the second special symbol success / failure determination is frequently performed), the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern C having the lowest degree of advantage for the player is performed.

  As a result, when the open time extension function is activated, a decoration effect advantageous to the player is performed if the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol is large (the determination of whether the first special symbol is unfavorable to the player is more frequent). In other words, if the number of times of variation of the second special symbol is larger (a case where the second special symbol win / fail determination that is more advantageous to the player is performed), a decorative effect unfavorable to the player is performed.

  Further, when the open time extension function is not activated, the hit variation pattern A is set when the second special figure counter value ≧ the first special figure counter value, and when the second special figure counter value <the first special figure counter value. The hit variation pattern C is set. As a result, when the opening time extension function is inactive, the one with the larger number of changes in the second special symbol (the more the second special symbol is determined to be advantageous to the player), the decorative effect advantageous to the player is achieved. If the number of times the first special symbol is fluctuated is larger (a case where the first special symbol determination that is disadvantageous to the player is more frequently performed), a decoration effect disadvantageous to the player is performed.

  Then, 1 is subtracted from the first special symbol reservation number (S510j). The above is the processing when starting the variable display of the first special symbol.

  Next, returning to FIG. 5A, if it is determined in S503 that the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is changing (S503: YES), the changing special symbol. It is determined whether or not the fluctuation display time has elapsed (S514). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol variation display time has not elapsed (S514: NO), it is determined that the special symbol game processing is terminated and the special symbol variation display time has elapsed. In this case (S514: YES), the special symbol variation display is stopped (S515), and the special symbol variation command indicating that the special symbol variation display is stopped is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S516). A stop display time is set (S517).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (S518). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has not elapsed (S518: NO), the special symbol game processing is terminated, and it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed. If it is determined (S518: YES), it is determined whether or not the special symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol (S519 in FIG. 5B). As a result, when it is determined that the special symbol stop symbol is a big hit symbol (S519: YES), the big hit game flag is set to ON and a big hit game start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S521). ). The big hit game start command includes a command indicating that the big hit game starts. Then, the number of rounds of the big hit game is set to “10 rounds” or “15 rounds” (S522). Thereby, the big hit game is started.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON (S523). If it is determined that the probability variation flag is ON (S523: YES), the probability variation flag is set to OFF (S524). Transition to processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability variation flag is not ON (S523: NO), the process proceeds to S525 as it is.

  In the process of S525, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON. If it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is not ON (S525: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined that the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S525: YES), the fluctuation shortening flag is set to OFF (S526), and the release extension flag is set to OFF (S527). Thereby, along with the start of the big hit game, all of the probability variation function, the variation time shortening function, and the open time extension function are stopped.

  Next, in the determination process of S519, when it is determined that the special symbol stopped symbol displayed on the special symbol display units 61 and 62 is not a big hit symbol (in other words, it is a missed symbol) (S519: NO), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is ON (S528). As a result, when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is not ON (S528: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the variation shortening flag is ON (S528: YES), the variation shortening is performed. The counter is decremented by 1 (S529), and it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become zero (S530).

  When it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is not zero (S530: NO), the special symbol game process is terminated, and when it is determined that the fluctuation shortening counter is zero (S530: YES). ), The fluctuation shortening flag is turned OFF (S531), and the open extension flag is turned OFF (S532). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function are deactivated.

  Next, the jackpot game process (S600) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being played (whether or not the jackpot game flag is ON) (S601). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (the jackpot game flag is OFF) (S601: NO), the jackpot game process is terminated and the jackpot game is being played (the jackpot game flag is ON). Is determined (S601: YES), it is determined whether or not the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening 33a is being opened (S602: YES), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603), and the special winning opening 33a is determined. When it is determined that the opening time has not elapsed (S603: NO), it is determined whether or not the specified winning number 33a has been won (whether or not the specified number of game balls have entered). (S604).

  As a result, if it is determined that the prescribed number of winnings has not been won in the big winning opening 33a (S604: NO), the jackpot game processing is terminated and the prescribed winning number has been won in the big winning opening 33a. When it is determined (S604: YES) or when it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening 33a has elapsed (S603: YES), the special winning opening 33a is closed (S605).

  If it is determined in S602 that the special winning opening 33a is not being opened (S602: NO), it is determined whether or not the big hit game ending condition is satisfied (S606). The determination process of S606 determines whether the number of rounds of the big hit game has reached the number of rounds (15 rounds or 10 rounds) set at the start of the big hit game (in the process of S522 in FIG. 5B).

  As a result, when it is determined that the big hit game ending condition is not satisfied (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the closing time (interval time) of the big winning opening 33a has passed (S607), When it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has not elapsed (S607: NO), the big hit game process is terminated, and it is determined that the closing time of the big prize opening 33a has elapsed. (S607: YES), the special winning opening 33a is opened (S608).

  If it is determined in S606 that the big hit game end condition is satisfied (S606: YES), the big hit game end process is performed (S609). Here, the big hit game end process (S609) will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the big hit game flag is set to OFF (S609a). As a result, the big hit game ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the type of jackpot symbol of the special symbol that triggered the termination of the jackpot game to be ended is a probability variation jackpot symbol (S609b). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol is not a probable big hit symbol (S609b: NO), the process proceeds to S609d. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol is a probability variation big hit symbol (S609b: YES), the probability variation flag is set to ON (S609c). As a result, the probability variation function starts to operate with the end of the big hit game.

  Next, the fluctuation shortening flag is set to ON (S609d), the open extension flag is set to ON (S609e), and the fluctuation shortening flag is set to “100” (S609f). As a result, the variable time shortening function and the open time extending function start to operate with the end of the big hit game. Then, the first special figure counter, the second special figure counter, and the total variation counter are respectively initialized (S609g).

  Here, the correspondence between the processing shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 to 11 and the respective means of the present invention will be described. The processing of S501c (FIG. 6) corresponds to the first random number storage means of the present invention. “S501f processing (FIG. 6)” corresponds to the second random number storage means of the present invention, “S510 processing (FIGS. 5A, 7)” corresponds to the first symbol game execution means, “Process of S513 (FIGS. 5A and 7)” corresponds to the second symbol game executing means, “Process of S601 to S609 (FIG. 10)” corresponds to the winning game executing means, and “Process of S508” (FIG. 5A) ”corresponds to the first counting means,“ S511 processing (FIG. 5A) ”corresponds to the second counting means, and“ S509, S512 processing ”(FIG. 5A). ) ”Corresponds to“ total variation counting means ”and“ S510d, S513d, S510e, S513e ” ”(FIGS. 7 to 9)” corresponds to the execution pattern determination means, “S609b processing (FIG. 11)” corresponds to the probability determination means, and “S609c processing (FIG. 11)” corresponds to the probability setting means. “S609e processing (FIG. 11)” corresponds to the release frequency improving means.

  In the present embodiment described above, the relative relationship between the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol at the time of the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination (large or small relationship or large / small difference) ) Is set on the basis of (), the decoration effect production patterns can be varied according to the fluctuation situation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the hit determination. Thereby, the effect variation of a decoration effect can be increased according to the fluctuation | variation state of the 1st special symbol and 2nd special symbol until hit determination, and a game entertainment can be improved. In addition, it is possible to provide a new gameability in which the player pays attention to the fluctuation state of the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the hit determination.

  In the present embodiment, the relative relationship between the number of changes in the first special symbol and the number of changes in the second special symbol at the time of the first special symbol determination or the second special symbol determination is determined. ), The variation state A corresponding to the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A for notifying the operation state of the probability variation function after the end of the big hit game, or the operation state of the probability change function after the end of the big hit game is not notified One of the hit variation patterns B and C corresponding to the decoration effect based on the decoration effect patterns B and C is determined. As a result, the fluctuation status of the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the hit determination is related to the game progress form after the big hit game is finished (whether or not the operational state of the probability variation function is notified). It is possible to increase the player's attention to the fluctuation status of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. As a result, it is possible to more effectively realize the game characteristic that the effect pattern of the decoration effect is determined based on the number of changes of the first special symbol and the change state of the second special symbol until the hit determination.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the configuration in which the first special symbol success / failure determination is set to be more disadvantageous to the player than the second special symbol success / failure determination, the more the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates during the open time extension function operation, , The player is configured to execute a decoration effect with a high degree of player advantage. Specifically, when the number of changes of the first special symbol is equal to or greater than the number of changes of the second special symbol, the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A for informing the operation state of the probability changing function after the end of the big hit game is executed. When the number of changes in the first special symbol is less than the number of changes in the second special symbol, a decoration effect based on the decoration effect patterns B and C that do not notify the operating state of the probability changing function after the big hit game is executed.

  That is, when the opening time extension function is activated, it is considered that a game mainly composed of the second special symbol is performed. When the first special symbol is frequently changed during the opening time extension function operation, for example, a game area It is conceivable that the obstacle nail in 21 is set such that the game ball is easy to enter the first start port 28a and is difficult to enter the second start port 28b. As described above, the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates when the open time extension function that allows the game to proceed mainly with the second special symbol that is originally advantageous to the player is disadvantageous for the player. Will progress. For this reason, when the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates during operation of the opening time extension function, a game situation in which the player is disadvantaged by performing a decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A having a high degree of player advantage. Even if it is below, a player's game interest can be heightened effectively.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the configuration in which the first special symbol success / failure determination is set to be more disadvantageous to the player than the second special symbol success / failure determination, the number of times the second special symbol changes is large when the open time extension function is not activated. In addition, the decoration effect pattern having a high degree of player's advantage is executed. Specifically, when the number of changes in the second special symbol is equal to or greater than the number of changes in the first special symbol, the decoration effect pattern A for notifying the operating state of the probability changing function after the end of the big hit game is executed, and the second special symbol is executed. If the number of changes is less than the number of changes of the first special symbol, the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern C that does not notify the operating state of the probability changing function after the end of the big hit game is executed.

  In general, the interest of a player is lowered by the end of the opening time extension function, and the game is often stopped when the opening time extension function is ended. For this reason, when the number of times the second special symbol fluctuates is large when the opening time extension function is not operated (for example, immediately after the operation of the opening extension function is completed), the decoration effect pattern A having a high degree of player's advantage is executed. The game entertainment can be effectively enhanced for a while after the end of the opening time extension function. As a result, the player can continue the game after the end of the opening time extension function, which leads to an improvement in the operating rate of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the decoration effect based on the decoration effect patterns A to C is executed while the special symbol is being displayed, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the decoration effect based on the decoration effect patterns A and B having a high degree of advantage. The result (notification regarding the special symbol success / failure determination result) is configured to be performed. As a result, the player performs the decoration effect based on the decoration effect patterns A and B having a high degree of advantage during the special symbol variation display, and thereby the special symbol success / failure determination result during the special symbol variation display. You can get a sense of security.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, description of the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the decoration effect is configured to be performed during the special symbol variation display, whereas in the second embodiment, the hit effect is executed after the big hit game is finished. It is configured to perform the decoration production. In the present embodiment, “notification regarding whether or not the probability variation function is in operation” is performed as a decoration effect. In the decoration effect of the second embodiment, “decoration effect patterns A and B” described below are set according to the after-hit mode set at the end of the big hit game. Specifically, in the decoration effect pattern A corresponding to the hit mode A, a “state clarification notification” that displays the character image A that clearly represents the operating state of the current probability variation function is performed. In the decoration effect pattern B corresponding to, “state indefinite notification” is performed to display the character image B that does not clearly represent the current operation state of the probability variation function.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the big hit game end process of the second embodiment, and corresponds to FIG. 11 of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, in the big hit game end process of the second embodiment, after the fluctuation reduction counter is set in the process of S609f, a big hit game end command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S609h). The big hit game end command includes the value of the first special figure counter and the second value when the big hit game to be ended is started, that is, when the first special symbol success determination or the second special symbol success determination is a hit determination. A variation number designation command for designating the value of the special figure counter and a game state designation command for indicating the operating state of the open time extension function when the jackpot game to be ended is included.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a hit presentation effect execution process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). 13 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a in accordance with a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a).

  As shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game end command transmitted from the main control unit 200 is received in the process of S609h (S700). As a result, if it is determined that the big hit game end command has not been received (S700: NO), the post-hit effect execution processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game end command has been received (S700: YES), the terminated jackpot game is operating with the extended open time function based on the game state designation command included in the jackpot game end command. It is determined whether or not it is caused by the big hit that occurred (whether or not the open time extension function was activated when the special symbol determination was made) (S701).

  As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit during the opening time extension function operation (S701: YES), a hit mode setting process when the opening time extension function is operated is executed (S702). Here, the hit mode setting process (S702) when the open time extension function is activated will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted based on the variation number designation command included in the big hit game end command, and the magnitude relationship between the counter values is calculated and acquired (S702a). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value (S702b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value.

  As a result, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value (S702b: YES), the hitting mode B is set as the effect mode of the hitting effect (S702c). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value (S702b: NO), the hitting mode A is set as the effect mode of the hitting effect (S702d).

  Next, returning to FIG. 13, when it is determined in the determination process of S <b> 701 that it is not a big hit when the open time extension function is not activated (S <b> 701: NO), a hit mode setting process when the open time extension function is not activated. Is executed (S703). Here, the hit mode setting process (S703) when the open time extension function is not operated will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted based on the variation number designation command included in the big hit game end command, and the magnitude relation of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S703a). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value (S703b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value.

  As a result, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is equal to or larger than the first special figure counter value (S703b: YES), the hitting mode A is set as the effect mode of the hitting effect (S703c). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value (S703b: NO), a hit mode B is set as the effect mode of the hit effect (S703d).

  Next, returning to FIG. 13, a hit / hit effect is executed according to the hit / hull mode set in the processing of S702 or S703 (S704). The after-hit effect can be performed until one variation display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) ends or until the next big hit game ends. In the case where the post-hit effect is performed until the one-time variation display of the special symbol is completed, the symbol stop transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the process of S516 (see FIG. 5A) at the end of the special symbol variation display. What is necessary is just to end the after-effect production in response to the reception of the command. On the other hand, when the hit effect is performed until the next big hit game starts, the big hit game start command transmitted from the main control unit 200 in the process of S521 (see FIG. 5B) at the start of the big hit game is received. What is necessary is just to complete | finish an after-effect production in the opportunity.

  When the hit mode A is set, the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A for notifying the game state after the big hit game (the operation state of the probability variation function) is performed as the after-hit effect. On the other hand, when the hit mode B is set, the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern B that does not notify the game state after the big hit game (the operation state of the probability variation function) is performed as the hit effect. That is, when the hit mode A is set, a decoration effect is performed based on the decoration effect pattern A having a high degree of player advantage that allows the player to recognize the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game is over. When the hit mode B is set, the decoration effect is performed based on the decoration effect pattern B in which the player is unable to recognize the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game and the player has a low degree of advantage.

  In this embodiment, at the start of the big hit game during the opening time extension function operation, when the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value, the hit mode B is set, and the second special figure counter value is The hit mode A is set when the counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value. If the number of times the second special symbol fluctuates when the second special symbol is active and the open time extension function is activated, the game proceeds in a state advantageous to the player and the first special symbol fluctuates. If the number of times is large, it is considered that the game was progressing in a state disadvantageous to the player. For this reason, when the number of times of variation of the second special symbol is large at the start of the big hit game during the opening time extension function is activated, the hit mode B is set so that the player's degree of advantage is low, and the number of variations of the first special symbol When there is a large number of players, setting the hit-after mode A where the player's degree of advantage is high can maintain the balance of the profits that the player can obtain by the hit-and-play effect executed after the end of the big hit game. Can be prevented from becoming too advantageous or disadvantageous.

  Further, in this embodiment, at the start of the big hit game when the opening time extension function is not activated, the hit special mode A is set when the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value, and the second special figure The hit mode B is set when the counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value. The number of changes in the second special symbol is large immediately after the opening time extension function in which the game progresses mainly with the second special symbol is activated and immediately after the opening time extension function in which the game advances mainly with the first special symbol is activated. It is considered that the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol gradually increases. For this reason, when the number of times the second special symbol fluctuates at the start of the big hit game when the open time extension function is not activated, the first special symbol success determination or the second special It is considered that the symbol win / fail determination is a hit determination (a big hit game has started). In this embodiment, at the start of the big hit game when the opening time extension function is not activated, the opening time extension function is set by setting the hit mode A when the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value. When the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit determination immediately after the end of the game (when the big hit game is started), the player may execute a hit-effect with a high degree of advantage of the player it can.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, description of the same parts as those in the above embodiments will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In the second embodiment, a hit / hit effect is executed after the big hit game is finished, and a decoration effect is performed in the hit / hit effect. In the third embodiment, a big hit is made during the big hit game. The production is executed, and the decoration production is performed during the big hit production. In the present embodiment, “notification regarding whether or not the probability variation function is in operation” is performed as a decoration effect. In the decoration effect of the third embodiment, “decoration effect patterns A and B” described below are set according to the type of the big hit effect set at the start of the big hit game. Specifically, in the decoration effect pattern A corresponding to the jackpot effect A, a “state clarification notification” is performed to display the character image A that clearly represents the operating state of the probability variation function after the jackpot game ends. In the decoration effect pattern B corresponding to B, a “state unclear notification” is performed to display a character image B that does not clearly represent the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a big hit effect execution process performed under the control of the sub-control unit 260, and is executed as a subroutine of a main routine (not shown). 16 is executed by the CPU 260b mounted on the sub control board 260a according to a program stored in a ROM (not shown) (an internal ROM of the CPU 260b or a ROM mounted on the sub control board 260a).

  As shown in FIG. 16, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control unit 200 has been received in the process of S512 (see FIG. 5B) (S800). In the third embodiment, when the big hit game is started in response to the big hit game start command, that is, when the first special symbol winning judgment or the second special symbol winning judgment becomes the hit judgment, A variation number designation command that designates the value and the value of the second special figure counter, and a game state designation command that indicates an operating state of the opening time extension function when the big hit game is started are included.

  As a result of the determination process in S800, when it is determined that the command for starting the big hit game has not been received (S800: NO), the big hit effect execution execution process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the jackpot game start time command has been received (S800: YES), the started jackpot game is operating based on the game state designation command included in the jackpot game start time command. It is determined whether or not it is caused by the big hit that occurred (whether or not the open time extension function was activated when the special symbol determination was made) (S801).

  As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit while the open time extension function is operating (S801: YES), a big hit effect setting process when the open time extension function is operated is executed (S802). Here, the big hit effect setting process (S802) when the open time extension function is activated will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted based on the variation number designation command included in the big hit game start command, and the magnitude relationship between the counter values is calculated and acquired (S802a). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value (S802b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value.

  As a result, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value (S802b: YES), the big hit effect B is set (S802c). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value (S802b: NO), the big hit effect A is set (S802d).

  Next, returning to FIG. 16, if it is determined in the determination process of S 801 that it is not a big hit when the open time extension function is not activated (S 801: NO), an effect setting process during the big hit when the open time extension function is not activated. Is executed (S803). Here, the big hit effect setting process (S803) when the opening time extension function is not operated will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted based on the variation number designation command included in the big hit game start command, and the magnitude relation between the respective counter values is calculated and acquired (S803a). ). Next, it is determined whether or not the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value (S803b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value.

  As a result, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the first special figure counter value (S803b: YES), the big hit effect A is set (S803c). On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special figure counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value (S803b: NO), the big hit effect B is set (S803d).

  Next, returning to FIG. 16, the big hit effect is executed according to the type of the big hit effect set in the processing of S802 or S803 (S804). The big hit effect may be executed at any timing from the start of the big hit game (during execution of the fanfare effect), from the start to the end of the big hit game, or at the end of the big hit game (during execution of the ending effect).

  In the big hit effect A, a decorative effect based on the decorative effect pattern A for notifying the operating state of the probability variation function after the big hit game is finished is performed. On the other hand, in the big hit effect B, a decorative effect based on the decorative effect pattern B that does not notify the operating state of the probability variation function after the big hit game ends is performed. That is, in the big hit effect A, a decorative effect based on the decorative effect pattern A with a high degree of player's advantage that the player can recognize the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game is finished, and in the big hit effect B, The decoration effect is performed based on the decoration effect pattern B in which the player is unable to recognize the operation state of the probability variation function after the big hit game ends and the player's degree of advantage is low.

  In this embodiment, at the start of the big hit game during the opening time extension function, the big special effect B is set when the second special figure counter value is equal to or larger than the first special figure counter value, and the second special figure counter value is the first special figure counter value. The big hit effect A is set when it is smaller than one special figure counter value. If the number of times the second special symbol fluctuates when the second special symbol is active and the open time extension function is activated, the game proceeds in a state advantageous to the player and the first special symbol fluctuates. If the number of times is large, it is considered that the game was progressing in a state disadvantageous to the player. For this reason, when the number of changes in the second special symbol is large at the start of the big hit game during the opening time extension function operation, the big hit effect B with a low degree of advantage of the player is set, and the number of changes in the first special symbol is In many cases, by setting the jackpot effect A with a high degree of player's advantage, it is possible to maintain the balance of profits obtained by the player by the jackpot effect executed during the jackpot game, and the player has an advantage. Or it can suppress becoming too disadvantageous.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is started while the opening time extension function is not activated, the big hit effect A is set when the second special figure counter value is equal to or larger than the first special figure counter value. Big hit effect B is set when the counter value is smaller than the first special figure counter value. Similar to the second embodiment, in the third embodiment, when the second special figure counter value is equal to or larger than the first special figure counter value at the start of the big hit game when the open time extension function is not activated, the big hit effect is performed. By setting A, after the opening time extension function ends, if the first special symbol success / failure judgment or the second special symbol success / failure judgment becomes a hit judgment (when the big hit game is started), the player's advantage It is possible to perform a big hit effect with a high degree.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, description of the same parts as those in the above embodiments will be omitted, and only different parts will be described.

  In each of the above embodiments, the relative relationship between the number of changes in the first special symbol and the number of changes in the second special symbol at the time when the first special symbol success / failure determination or the second special symbol success / failure determination becomes a hit determination (large or small relationship or However, in the fourth embodiment, when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol has reached the specified number, the design pattern of the decoration effect is set. The effect pattern of the decoration effect is set based on the magnitude relationship between the number of times of change of the first special symbol and the number of times of change of the second special symbol. In the fourth embodiment, a plurality of total fluctuation counts of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game are set as the prescribed number. Specifically, as the specified number when the opening time extension function is activated, the total number of fluctuations 50, 80, and 100 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the end of the big hit game is set, and specified when the opening time extension function is not activated. As the number, the total number of fluctuations 120, 150, and 200 of the first special symbol and the second special symbol after the big hit game is set is set.

  In the fourth embodiment, a variation pattern A and a variation pattern B are prepared as variation patterns for detaching special symbols. In the present embodiment, “notification regarding whether or not the probability variation function is in operation” is performed as a decoration effect. In the decoration effect of the fourth embodiment, “decoration effect patterns A and B” described below are set according to the variation pattern of the special symbol. Specifically, in the decoration effect pattern A corresponding to the variation pattern A, “state clarification notification” is performed to display the character image A that clearly represents the operation state of the current probability variation function, and the variation pattern B is supported. In the decoration effect pattern B to be performed, “state unclear notification” is performed to display the character image B that does not clearly represent the current operation state of the probability variation function.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation pattern setting process for the opening time extension function operation of the fourth embodiment, corresponding to FIG. 8 of the first embodiment, and the first special symbol variation related process ( This is executed as a subroutine of S510) and the second special symbol variation related process (S513). Here, the special symbol variation pattern setting process when the open time extension function shown in FIG. 19 is operated will be described as a subroutine of the first special symbol variation related process (S510), and as a subroutine of the second special symbol variation related process (S513). The description of is omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S560). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is out (S560: NO), it is determined whether or not the effect set flag is set to ON (S561). The effect set flag is set to ON when the variation pattern A is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol. That is, when the effect set flag is set to ON, it indicates that the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A notifying the current gaming state (the operation state of the probability variation function) has been performed. .

  As a result of the determination process of S561, when it is determined that the effect setting completed flag is not set to ON (S561: NO), whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 50 Is determined (S562). The total variation number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be referred to the total variation counter added in the process of S509 or S512 (see FIG. 5A). As a result, when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations is 50 (S562: YES), the deviation fluctuation pattern setting process A is executed (S563). Here, the deviation variation pattern setting process A (S563) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, and the magnitude relation of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S563a). Next, it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (S563b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value. Since the determination process of S563b is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 50, the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value. The first special figure counter value is 25 or more, and the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value when the first special figure counter value is less than 25.

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than 25) (S563b: YES), all variation patterns are determined. Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to the random number, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the decoration effect pattern A described above) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S563c). Then, the production set flag is set to ON (S563d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is not equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is less than 25) (S563b: NO), the first special figure counter value and The second special figure counter value is extracted, and the magnitude difference of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S563e).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 40 or less (S563f). That is, in order to obtain the magnitude difference, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value = large / small difference) is performed, and the calculation result is obtained. A process of determining whether (large or small difference) is 40 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 40) is performed. Note that the determination process of S563f is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 50, so the difference between the first special symbol counter value and the second special symbol counter value is 40. The first special figure counter value is 5 or more. The difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is less than 40. This is a case of less than 5.

  As a result, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 40 or less (the first special figure counter value is 5 or more and less than 25) (S563f: YES). ) Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern A) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. ) Is set (S563g), and the effect set flag is set to ON (S563h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is larger than 40 (the first special figure counter value is 0 or more and less than 5) (S563f: NO), Using the “variation pattern table B” in which the variation pattern B is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern B (the variation pattern corresponding to the decorative effect pattern B described above) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Set (S563i).

  As described above, in the deviation variation pattern setting process A, when the number of variations of the first special symbol relative to the total number of variations (50 times) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 50% or more (first special symbol counter) (If the value is 5 or more), because the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates is large even when the open time extension function is activated, it is judged that the player is in an unfavorable situation and the player's degree of advantage is high. A variation pattern A corresponding to the pattern A is set.

  Next, returning to FIG. 19, when it is determined in the determination process of S562 that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 50 (S562: NO), the total number of variations is 80. It is determined whether or not (S564). As a result, when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations is 80 (S564: YES), a deviation fluctuation pattern setting process B is executed (S565). Here, the deviation variation pattern setting process B (S565) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, and the magnitude relation of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S565a). Next, it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (S565b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value. Since the determination process of S565b is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 80, the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. The first special figure counter value is 40 or more, and the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value when the first special figure counter value is less than 40.

  As a result, if it is determined that the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than 40) (S565b: YES), all variation patterns are determined. Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to the random number, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern A) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S565c). Then, the production set flag is set to ON (S565d). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure counter value is not equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is less than 40) (S565b: NO), the first special figure counter value and The second special figure counter value is extracted, and the magnitude difference of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S565e).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 64 or less (S565f). That is, in order to obtain the magnitude difference, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value = large / small difference) is performed, and the calculation result is obtained. A process is performed to determine whether (large or small difference) is 64 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 64). Note that the determination process of S565f is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 80, so that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 64. The increase is when the first special figure counter value is 8 or more. The difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is less than 64. This is a case of less than 8.

  As a result, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 64 or less (the first special figure counter value is 8 or more and less than 40) (S565f: YES). ) Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern A) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. ) Is set (S565g), and an effect set flag is set to ON (S565h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is larger than 64 (the first special figure counter value is 0 or more and less than 8) (S565f: NO), Using the “variation pattern table B” in which the variation pattern B is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern B (the variation pattern corresponding to the decorative effect pattern B described above) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Set (S565i).

  As described above, in the deviation variation pattern setting process B, when the number of variations of the first special symbol relative to the total number of variations (80 times) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 80% or more (first special symbol counter) (If the value is 8 or more), since the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates is large even when the opening time extension function is activated, it is judged that the player is in an unfavorable situation, and the player has a high degree of advantage of the player A variation pattern A corresponding to the pattern A is set.

  Next, returning to FIG. 19, when it is determined in the determination process of S564 that the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 80 (S564: NO), the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is determined whether or not the total number of variations of the special symbol is 100 (S566). As a result, when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations is 100 (S566: YES), a deviation fluctuation pattern setting process C is executed (S567). Here, the deviation variation pattern setting process C (S567) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, and the magnitude relation of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S567a). Next, it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (S567b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value. Since the determination process of S567b is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100, the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. The first special figure counter value is 50 or more, and the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value when the first special figure counter value is less than 50.

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than 50) (S567b: YES), all variation patterns are determined. Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to the random number, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the decoration effect pattern A described above) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S567c). Then, the production set flag is set to ON (S567d). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure counter value is not greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is less than 50) (S567b: NO), the first special figure counter value and The second special figure counter value is extracted, and the magnitude difference of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S567e).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 80 or less (S567f). That is, in order to obtain the magnitude difference, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value = large / small difference) is performed, and the calculation result is obtained. A process is performed to determine whether (large or small difference) is 80 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 80). Note that the determination process of S567f is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100. Therefore, the difference in magnitude between the first special symbol counter value and the second special symbol counter value is 80. The increase is when the first special figure counter value is 10 or more, and the difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is less than 80. This is a case of less than 10.

  As a result, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 80 or less (the first special figure counter value is 10 or more and less than 50) (S567f: YES). ) Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern A (corresponding to the decoration effect pattern A described above) as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. (Variation pattern) is set (S567g), and the effect set flag is set to ON (S567h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is greater than 80 (the first special figure counter value is 0 or more and less than 10) (S567f: NO), Using the “variation pattern table B” in which the variation pattern B is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern B (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern B) is used as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. ) Is set (S567i).

  As described above, in the deviation variation pattern setting process C, when the number of variations of the first special symbol with respect to the total number of variations (100 times) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 100% or more (first special symbol counter) (If the value is 10 or more), since the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates is large even when the opening time extension function is activated, it is judged that the player is in an unfavorable situation, and the player has a high degree of advantage of the player A variation pattern A corresponding to the pattern A is set.

  Next, returning to FIG. 19, when it is determined in the determination processing of S566 that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 100 (S566), the outlier variation pattern setting processing D is executed. (S568). In the deviation variation pattern setting process D, as a variation variation pattern that is normally set when the open time extension function is activated, the variation variation time of the first special symbol is set to a shortened variation time (a low probability period with electric support or Shortening deviation pattern for high probability period with electric support is set. In the determination process of S566, when it is determined that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 100, the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 1 to 40, Any of 51-79 and 81-99.

  Next, in the determination process of S561, if it is determined that the effect set flag is set to ON (S561: YES), the current gaming state (operation state of the probability variation function) is already notified. Since the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A is performed, the deviation variation pattern setting process D is executed (S568).

  Next, when it is determined in the determination process of S560 that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S560: YES), a variation pattern for winning is set as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. The winning variation pattern setting process is executed (S569).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation pattern setting process when the open time extension function is not activated according to the fourth embodiment, which corresponds to FIG. 9 of the first embodiment and relates to the first special symbol variation. It is executed as a subroutine of the process (S510) and the second special symbol variation related process (S513). Here, the special symbol variation pattern setting process when the open time extension function is not shown in FIG. 23 will be described as a subroutine of the first special symbol variation related process (S510), and the second special symbol variation related process (S513) subroutine. Will be omitted.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S580). As a result, when it is determined that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is out (S580: NO), it is determined whether or not the effect set flag is set to ON (S581).

  As a result, when it is determined that the effect set flag is not set to ON (S581: NO), it is determined whether the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 120 or not. (S582). Since the operation of the opening time extension function ends when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches 100, in the determination process of S582, the first special symbol after the operation of the opening time extension function ends and It is determined whether or not the total number of fluctuations of the second special symbol is 20. As a result, when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations is 120 (the total number of fluctuations after the opening time extension function is activated is 20) (S582: YES), the deviation variation pattern setting process E is executed. (S583). Here, the deviation variation pattern setting process E (S583) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, and the magnitude relation of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S583a). Next, it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (S583b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value. In addition, since the determination process of S583b is performed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 120, the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. The first special figure counter value is 60 or more, and the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value when the first special figure counter value is less than 60.

  As a result, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than 60) (S583b: YES), all variation patterns are determined. Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to the random number, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the decoration effect pattern A described above) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S583c). Then, the production set flag is set to ON (S583d). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure counter value is not equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is less than 60) (S583b: NO), the first special figure counter value and The second special figure counter value is extracted, and the magnitude difference of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S583e).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 72 or less (S583f). That is, in order to obtain the magnitude difference, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value = large / small difference) is performed, and the calculation result is obtained. A process is performed to determine whether (large or small difference) is 72 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 72). Note that the determination process of S563f is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 120. Therefore, the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 72. The first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to 24. The difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is less than 72. This is a case of less than 24.

  As a result, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 72 or less (the first special figure counter value is 24 or more and less than 60) (S583f: YES). ) Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern A) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. ) Is set (S583g), and the effect set flag is set to ON (S583h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is greater than 72 (the first special figure counter value is 0 or more and less than 24) (S583f: NO), Using the “variation pattern table B” in which the variation pattern B is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern B (the variation pattern corresponding to the decorative effect pattern B described above) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Setting is made (S583i).

  As described above, in the deviation variation pattern setting process E, when the number of variations of the first special symbol relative to the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (120 times) is 20% or more (first special symbol counter) (If the value is 24 or more), since the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates is large even when the opening time extension function is activated, it is judged that the player is in an unfavorable situation and the player's degree of advantage is high. A variation pattern A corresponding to the pattern A is set. In addition, since the first special symbol shifts to the main game due to the end of the opening time extension function, the ratio of the number of changes of the first special symbol to the total number of changes of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is gradually increased. It is thought to increase. For this reason, in the deviation variation pattern setting process E, the variation pattern A is set when the number of variations of the first special symbol relative to the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 20% or more.

  Next, returning to FIG. 23, if it is determined in S582 that the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 120 (S582: NO), the total number of variations is 150. It is determined whether or not (S584). As a result, when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations is 150 (S584: YES), a deviation fluctuation pattern setting process F is executed (S585). Here, the deviation variation pattern setting process F (S585) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, and the magnitude relation of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S585a). Next, it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (S585b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value. Since the determination process of S585b is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 150, the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. The first special figure counter value is 75 or more, and the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value when the first special figure counter value is less than 75.

  As a result, if it is determined that the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than 75) (S585b: YES), all variation patterns are determined. Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to the random number, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the decoration effect pattern A described above) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S585c). Then, the production set flag is set to ON (S585d). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special figure counter value is not equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is less than 75) (S585b: NO), the first special figure counter value is The second special figure counter value is extracted, and the magnitude difference of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S585e).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 60 or less (S585f). That is, in order to obtain the magnitude difference, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value = large / small difference) is performed, and the calculation result is obtained. A process of determining whether (large or small difference) is 60 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 60) is performed. Note that the determination process of S585f is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 150. Therefore, the difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is greater than 60. The first special figure counter value is greater than 45 when the first special figure counter value is 45 or more. The difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is less than 60. This is a case of less than 45.

  As a result, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 60 or less (the first special figure counter value is 45 or more and less than 75) (S585f: YES). ) Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern A) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. ) Is set (S585g), and the effect set flag is set to ON (S585h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is larger than 60 (the first special figure counter value is 0 or more and less than 45) (S585f: NO), Using the “variation pattern table B” in which the variation pattern B is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern B (the variation pattern corresponding to the decorative effect pattern B described above) is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. Set (S585i).

  As described above, in the deviation variation pattern setting process F, when the number of variations of the first special symbol relative to the total number of variations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (150 times) is 30% or more (first special symbol counter) (If the value is 45 or more), since the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates is large even when the opening time extension function is activated, it is judged that the player is in an unfavorable situation, and the player has a high degree of advantage. A variation pattern A corresponding to the pattern A is set. For the same reason as the deviation variation pattern setting process F, the variation pattern setting process F is performed when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol relative to the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 30% or more. A variation pattern A is set.

  Next, returning to FIG. 23, if it is determined in S584 that the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 150 (S584: NO), the first special symbol and the second special symbol It is determined whether or not the total variation number of the special symbol is 200 (S586). As a result, when it is determined that the total number of fluctuations is 200 (S586: YES), a deviation fluctuation pattern setting process G is executed (S587). Here, the deviation variation pattern setting process G (S587) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  First, the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value are extracted, and the magnitude relation of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S587a). Next, it is determined whether or not the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (S587b). Specifically, an operation of subtracting the second special figure counter value from the first special figure counter value (first special figure counter value−second special figure counter value) is performed, and whether or not the calculation result is 0 or more. The process which calculates | requires is performed. When the calculation result is 0 or more, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. If the calculation result is less than 0, it is determined that the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value. In addition, since the determination process of S587b is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 200, the first special figure counter value is greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value. The first special figure counter value is 100 or more, and the first special figure counter value is smaller than the second special figure counter value when the first special figure counter value is less than 100.

  As a result, if it is determined that the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is equal to or greater than 100) (S587b: YES), all variation patterns are determined. Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to the random number, the variation pattern A (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern A) is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol (S587c). Then, the production set flag is set to ON (S587d). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first special figure counter value is not greater than or equal to the second special figure counter value (the first special figure counter value is less than 100) (S587b: NO), the first special figure counter value and The second special figure counter value is extracted, and the magnitude difference of each counter value is calculated and acquired (S587e).

  Next, it is determined whether the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 40 or less (S587f). That is, in order to obtain the magnitude difference, an operation of subtracting the first special figure counter value from the second special figure counter value (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value = large / small difference) is performed, and the calculation result is obtained. A process of determining whether (large or small difference) is 40 or more (second special figure counter value−first special figure counter value ≧ 40) is performed. Note that the determination process of S587f is executed when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 200, so the magnitude difference between the first special symbol counter value and the second special symbol counter value is greater than 40. The increase is when the first special figure counter value is 80 or more, and the difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is less than 40. This is a case of less than 80.

  As a result, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is 40 or less (the first special figure counter value is 80 or more and less than 100) (S587f: YES). ) Using the “variation pattern table A” in which the variation pattern A is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern A (corresponding to the decoration effect pattern A described above) as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Fluctuation pattern) is set (S587g), and the effect set flag is set to ON (S587h). On the other hand, when it is determined that the magnitude difference between the first special figure counter value and the second special figure counter value is larger than 40 (the first special figure counter value is 0 or more and less than 80) (S587f: NO), Using the “variation pattern table B” in which the variation pattern B is defined corresponding to all the variation pattern determination random numbers, the variation pattern B (the variation pattern corresponding to the above-described decoration effect pattern B) is used as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. ) Is set (S587i).

  As described above, in the deviation variation pattern setting process G, when the number of variations of the first special symbol with respect to the total variation number of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (200 times) is 40% or more (first special symbol counter) (If the value is 80 or more), since the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates is large even when the open time extension function is activated, it is judged that the player is in an unfavorable situation, and the player has a high degree of advantage of the player A variation pattern A corresponding to the pattern A is set. For the same reason as the deviation fluctuation pattern setting process F, the deviation fluctuation pattern setting process G is performed when the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol relative to the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 40% or more. A variation pattern A is set.

  Next, returning to FIG. 23, if it is determined in the determination process of S586 that the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 200 (S586), the deviation fluctuation pattern setting process H is executed. (S588). In the deviation variation pattern setting process H, a normal variation variation pattern in which the variation time of the first special symbol is set to the normal variation time (low probability period without electric support) is set as the variation variation pattern that is normally set when the open time extension function is not operated. Normal out-of-range fluctuation pattern) is set. If it is determined in S586 that the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not 200, the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is 101 to 119, Any of 121-149 and 151-199.

  Next, when it is determined in the determination process of S581 that the effect setting completed flag is set to ON (S581: YES), the current gaming state (operation state of the probability variation function) is already notified. Since the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A is performed, the deviation variation pattern setting process H is executed (S588).

  Next, in the determination process of S580, when it is determined that the result of the first special symbol success / failure determination is a big hit (S580: YES), a winning variation pattern is set as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. The winning variation pattern setting process is executed (S589).

  When the special symbol variation pattern setting process (S510d, S510e) is completed as described above, the process proceeds to S510f in FIG. 7, and the symbol determining random number (first number) stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 200 is displayed. The first special symbol determination random number acquired at the time of entering the game ball into the first start port 28a is read (S510f), and the stop symbol is determined (S510g).

  Next, according to the special symbol variation pattern set in S510d and S510e and the stop symbol determined in S510g, the first special symbol display unit 61 starts the variation display of the first special symbol (S510h), and is accompanied by this. Then, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command and the stop information designation command as the symbol variation start command are transmitted to the sub-control unit 260 (S510i). Receiving these commands (design variation start command), the sub-control unit 260 starts the symbol variation effect (decorative symbol variation display) together with the effect display control unit 280. As described above, when the hit variation pattern A is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol, the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A is executed, and when the hit variation pattern B is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol. The decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern B is executed.

  According to the fourth embodiment described above, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches the specified number. Since the effect pattern of the decoration effect is set based on the relative relationship (magnitude relationship or size difference), the first special symbol until the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined value The effect pattern of the decoration effect can be varied according to the variation situation of the second special symbol. Thereby, the production variation of the decoration effect can be increased according to the fluctuation state of the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined value. , Can improve the game entertainment. In addition, the player has a new game characteristic that he / she will pay attention to the fluctuation situation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol until the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches a predetermined value. Can be provided.

  In the fourth embodiment, in the configuration in which the first special symbol success / failure determination is set to be more disadvantageous to the player than the second special symbol success / failure determination, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are activated during the open time extension function operation. When the ratio of the number of changes of the first special symbol to the total number of changes of the symbol is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (in this embodiment, 10% or more), the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A having a high degree of player's advantage is provided. It is configured to run. As described above, when the number of times the first special symbol fluctuates is large during the opening time extension function operation, the player is disadvantageous by performing the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A having a high degree of advantage of the player. Even under circumstances, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's gaming interest.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, even when the open time extension function is not in operation, the ratio of the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol to the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not less than a predetermined value (this In the embodiment, in the case of 20 to 40% or more), the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A having a high degree of player's advantage is executed. In general, the interest of a player is lowered by the end of the opening time extension function, and the game is often stopped when the opening time extension function is ended. On the other hand, even after the operation of the opening time extension function is finished, by providing an opportunity for the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A to be executed, the player can continue the game after the opening time extension function ends. This also leads to an improvement in the operating rate of the gaming machine 1.

  Further, in the fourth embodiment, when the total number of fluctuations of the first special symbol and the second special symbol reaches the specified number, the number of fluctuations of the first special symbol is greater than or equal to the number of fluctuations of the second special symbol. In addition, even when the number of times of variation of the second special symbol is greater than the number of times of variation of the first special symbol, the variation pattern A is set as the variation pattern of the special symbol, and an opportunity to execute the decoration effect based on the decoration effect pattern A Provided. Thereby, the opportunity which the decoration production | presentation based on the decoration production | presentation pattern A which alert | reports a game state (operation state of a probability variation function) can be performed can be provided in multiple times, and a player can play a game state (operation of a probability variation function moderately) Status) can be given.

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As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, and those skilled in the art Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can be added as appropriate to the extent that they can be easily replaced.

  For example, each of the above embodiments may be implemented alone or in combination with each other.

  In each of the above embodiments, the first special figure counter, the second special figure counter, and the total variation counter are configured to be reset (initialized) at the end of the big hit game, but these counters are opened or released at the big hit game. You may comprise so that it may reset at different timings, such as the time of completion | finish of a time extension function.

  Further, in each of the above embodiments, the gaming machine 1 having a priority changing function that displays the second special symbol (corresponding to the second starting port 28b) in a preferential manner over the first special symbol (corresponding to the first starting port 28a). Although the example which applied this invention was demonstrated, it is not restricted to this, The 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol and the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol which display the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol variably are displayed in parallel. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine having a simultaneous variation function capable of displaying a variation.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 28 ... Start opening, 33a ... Grand prize opening, 61 ... 1st special symbol display part (1st symbol display part), 62 ... 2nd special symbol display part (2nd symbol display part), 200 ... Main control unit (first random number storage means, second random number storage means, first symbol game execution means, second symbol game execution means, winning game execution means, first counting means, second counting means, total variation number counting means , Execution pattern determination means, probability storage means, probability determination means, probability setting means, release frequency improvement means), 260... Sub-control unit (effect execution means).

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A first random number storage means for acquiring and storing a first random number when the game ball enters a fixed start port where the game ball can always enter;
A second random number is acquired and stored when the game ball enters a variable start port that changes between a closed state where entry of the game ball is difficult and an open state where entry of the game ball is easy Random number storage means;
When the first random number is stored, the first winning / failing determination is executed using the first random number, and the first symbol display unit changes the first symbol when the result of the first winning / failing determination is successful. A first symbol game execution means for executing a first symbol game to stop and display with a symbol after being displayed;
When the second random number is stored, the second determination is performed using the second random number. When the result of the second determination is successful, the second symbol is changed on the second symbol display unit. A second symbol game execution means for executing a second symbol game that is displayed in a stopped state after being displayed.
When the first symbol or the second symbol is stopped and displayed with the winning symbol, a winning game executing means for executing a winning game advantageous to the player;
First counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the first symbol;
Second counting means for counting the number of fluctuations of the second symbol;
Storage means for storing a plurality of execution patterns of effects executed by the effect device according to the progress of the game;
Relative to the count value of the first counting means and the count value of the second counting means at the time when the result is obtained when the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination becomes a win Based on the relationship, execution pattern determining means for determining the execution pattern of the effect performed after the time when the result is obtained as one of a plurality of patterns;
An effect execution means for executing the effect according to the execution pattern determined by the execution pattern determination means. Probability storage means for storing a low probability and a high probability that is higher than the low probability as a probability that the result of the first success / failure determination and the second success / failure determination is a hit,
When the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination is a hit, it is determined whether to set the low probability or the high probability after the big hit game executed with the hit as a trigger A probability determining means;
Probability setting means for setting the probability determined by the probability determining means after the winning game is ended;
With
The execution pattern determination means includes
Based on the relative relationship between the count value of the first counting means and the count value of the second counting means at the time when the result of the first success / failure determination or the second success / failure determination becomes a win, 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein either a probability notification pattern for notifying the probability determined by the probability determination means or a probability non-notification pattern for not notifying the probability determined by the probability determination means is determined. Machine. Comprising an opening frequency improving means for improving the frequency at which the variable start port is opened;
The execution pattern determination means includes
The opening frequency of the variable start port is improved by the opening frequency improving means, and the count value of the first counting means becomes the first value at the time when the result of the first hit determination or the second hit determination is a hit. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the probability notification pattern is determined as an execution pattern of the effect when the count value is equal to or greater than two count means. The execution pattern determination means includes
The count value of the second counting means at the time when the opening frequency of the variable start port is not improved by the opening frequency improving means and the result of the first hit / no-go judgment or the second hit / no-go judgment is successful. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein when the value is equal to or greater than a count value of the first counting means, the probability notification pattern is determined as an execution pattern of the effect.

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