JP5352927B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player's dissatisfaction caused by the increase of frequency of minor jackpots in a game machine including a variable display game executor for executing a variable display game based on the result of a lottery by a lottery instrument, a variation pattern setting tool for setting a variation pattern of the variable display game, and a special game executor for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the result of the lottery by the lottery instrument is a special result. <P>SOLUTION: A table selector (a game control device 100) includes a counter (the game control device 100) for counting the number of times of minor jackpots. The table selector changes a table when the result of counting by the counter reaches a prescribed number. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  In the present invention, the variation display game execution unit that executes the variation display game based on the lottery result of the lottery unit, the variation pattern setting unit that sets the variation pattern of the variation display game, and the lottery result by the lottery unit are special results. The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to a player in the case of a game.

  A lottery is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition, and if the lottery result is a win, a second profit that is less than the first profit is granted for the first profit that gives the player a first profit. There is known a gaming machine provided with a profit discriminating means for selecting any one of the third wins that give the same profit as the second profit (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this gaming machine, the second win is a hit that can change the winning probability of the lottery to a high state (high probability) (so-called surprise), and the third hit is a hit that does not change the winning probability of the lottery (so-called small hit) Therefore, by making these difficult to determine, it is difficult to determine whether or not the winning probability is high.

JP 2006-14845 A

  In view of the balance between the profits of the player and the amusement store, it is not possible to generate so many second wins that change the winning probability of the lottery to a high state (high probability). Therefore, in order to increase the chance of expecting a high probability state as described above, it is necessary to generate a large number of third hits. However, increasing the generation chance for the third hit will cause the player to be dissatisfied because the result is not so advantageous for the player even though it has been a hit.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game based on a lottery result of a lottery means, a fluctuation pattern setting means for setting a fluctuation pattern of the variable display game, and a lottery result obtained by the lottery means as a special result. In the gaming machine provided with the special game execution means for executing the special game advantageous to the player in the case of being, it is to prevent the dissatisfaction of the player due to the increase in the occurrence frequency of the small hits.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a lottery means for executing a lottery on the condition that a game ball has won a winning prize opening,
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the variable display game executing means for executing the variable display game for displaying the result after the identification information is variably displayed on the display device for a predetermined variable time;
Variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern of the variation display game;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the lottery result by the lottery means is a special result;
In the special game, a special variable winning device that can be changed between a winning possible state in which a game ball can be won and a impossible winning state,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The special results include a small hit without activation of the condition device,
On the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the special result with the operation of the condition device, the winning probability that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the special result with the operation of the condition device is the first winning probability A winning probability changing means for setting to any one of a second winning probability which is a winning probability higher than the first winning probability;
On the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the special result accompanied by the operation of the condition device, a clear notification state that clearly notifies the winning probability, and an unclear notification state that unambiguously notifies the winning probability Informing state setting means for setting any state of
In the special game based on the small hit, the winning number counting means for counting the game balls won in the special variable winning device,
The variation pattern setting means includes:
Referring to the variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random value acquired in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition is determined from the plurality of variation patterns. Comprising a table selection means for selecting the variation pattern determination table from a plurality of tables,
The table selection means includes
Counting means for counting the number of small hits that occurred when the winning probability is the second winning probability and the unclear notification state ;
Based on the fact that the counting result of the counting means has reached a predetermined number, the change pattern determination table is changed ,
Changing the variation pattern determination table based on the fact that the counting result of the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number when the winning probability is the second winning probability and in the unclear notification state. It is characterized by.

Here, the display device may display only the identification information, or may display the presentation information (for example, a liquid crystal display device) in addition to the display of the identification information.
In addition, the “condition device” is activated when a specific hit occurs in the variable display game (special graphic variable display game) (stop display of the winning symbol). Means the flag is set. Further, the fact that the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery. Note that the “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off in software, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on and off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.
Further, the “variation pattern” is the length of the variation time of the variation display game, the content of the effect (for example, presence or absence of reach), and the like.
Further, “notifying indefinitely” includes not only notifying the winning probability at all but also notifying the winning probability clearly but making a suggestion.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the table selection means includes counting means for counting the number of small hits, and the table is changed based on the count result of the counting means reaching a predetermined number. Player dissatisfaction due to an increase in the frequency of hits can be prevented. In other words, since the fluctuation pattern can be changed when a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times, the more fun with the small hits, the more fun the game will be. Even the players will not be dissatisfied.

Further , the winning probability changing means and the notification state setting means, the counting means counts the number of small hits that occurred when the winning probability is the second winning probability and is in the unclear notification state, The change of the table (change of the change pattern) suggests a high probability state, and the interest of the change display game can be improved. That is, in order to infer whether or not it is in a high-probability state, the player comes to pay attention to the variation pattern for each variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times, and simply notifies that it is in a high-probability state. At the same time, it is possible to continuously improve the interest of the variation display game as compared with the case of changing the variation pattern.
In addition, in a special game based on a small win, a winning number counting means for counting game balls won in a special variable winning device is provided, and the table selection means has a second winning probability and an unclear notification state. In this case, since the table is changed based on the fact that the counting result of the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number, it is possible to improve the interest during the special game based on the small hit. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppages in special games based on small hits.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein the table selection means is
Based on the fact that the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number, from the variation pattern determination table selected before the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means reaches the predetermined number characterized in that also change the fluctuation time is shorter variation pattern determination table.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the table to be changed has a shorter variation time than the table selected before the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means reaches a predetermined number, so that a special result is derived. Can be expedited. Furthermore, even if a lot of small hits that are not so advantageous for the player occur, as a result, the opportunity for deriving a special result is accelerated, so the player will not be dissatisfied.

The invention according to claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , comprising an effect control means for executing an effect related to the game,
The effect control means changes the effect as the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means increases.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the effect control means changes the effect as the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means increases, the occurrence of the small hit and the interest during the special game based on the small hit Can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppages in special games based on small hits.

  According to the present invention, the table selection means comprises counting means for counting the number of small hits, and changes the table based on the count result of the counting means reaching a predetermined number. Player dissatisfaction due to the increase can be prevented. In other words, since the fluctuation pattern can be changed when a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times, the more fun with the small hits, the more fun the game will be. Even the players will not be dissatisfied.

It is the perspective view which looked at the gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the control system of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a main process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating special figure game branch processing. It is explanatory drawing shown about jackpot type. It is explanatory drawing shown about the breakdown at the time of jackpot winning. It is explanatory drawing shown about an example of the game state which transfers after the big hit or the small hit end. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation | variation time set by the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special table rush rotation speed setting process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special table rush rotation speed setting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation time of a usual figure fluctuation display game. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special table rush rotation speed process in the 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special table rush rotation speed process in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special table setting process in the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special table setting process in the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special table setting process in the 4th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation | variation time set by the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special table setting process in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the special table setting process in the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the table setting process in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the electric support start process in the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol of the small hit in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the small hit table transfer process in the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the table setting process in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the table setting process in the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the change time set by the change pattern determination table in the 2nd modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the table setting process in the 2nd modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the table setting process in the 3rd modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the table setting process in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the table setting process in the 1st modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the jackpot symbol in the 2nd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the data setting process in the 2nd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the big winning opening winning process in the 2nd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display with the display apparatus in the 2nd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining the transfer of the table in the 2nd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation | variation time set by the fluctuation | variation pattern determination table in the 2nd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a display with the display apparatus in the 3rd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of character in the 3rd modification of 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the character setting process in the 3rd modification of 5th Embodiment.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Each embodiment described below relates to a game by setting a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern (execution mode) of a special figure variation display game after completion of the special game according to various conditions. It is a production.

  First, a configuration common to the embodiments will be described. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is assembled to a main body frame (outer frame) 11 via a hinge 13 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. Further, a glass frame 15 having a cover glass (transparent member) 14 covering the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (inner frame) 12.

  Further, an illuminating device (moving light) 16 having a built-in lamp and motor and a lamp (LED) 17 for paying out abnormality notification are provided in the upper part of the glass frame 15. Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided a frame decoration device 18 with a built-in lamp and the like for emitting light for decoration and production, and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a for emitting sound (for example, sound effects). Yes. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19 b is also provided below the front frame 12.

  In addition, at the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate 21 for supplying game balls to a not-shown hitting ball launcher, and game balls paid out from a ball payout device provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out. There are provided a dish tray outlet 22, a lower dish 23 for storing game balls paid out in a state in which the upper dish 21 is full, an operation unit 24 of a ball striking device, and the like. Further, an effect button 25 having a built-in operation switch for receiving an operation input from the player is provided on the upper edge of the upper plate 21. Further, a key 26 for opening and locking the front frame 12 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the player rotates the operation unit 24, the hitting ball launching device launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 toward the game area on the front surface of the game board. . In addition, when the player operates the effect button 25, it is possible to perform an effect or the like in which the player's operation is intervened in the variable display game on the display device (see FIG. 2). Further, on the front surface of the glass frame 15 above the upper plate 21, a ball lending button 27 that is operated when a player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, and a prepaid card to be discharged from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28 for operating the balance, a balance display section (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided.

  Next, an example of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 30 of the present embodiment. On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by the guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30. In the game area 32, a center case 40 provided with a display device 41 is disposed substantially at the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recessed portion provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41 and is formed to protrude forward from the display surface of the display device 41.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or a CRT (CRT). A plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), a character that produces a special figure variation display game, a background image that enhances the effect, and the like are displayed in an area (display area) in which an image of the display screen can be displayed. On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a special map variable display game (decorative special map variable display game) is played. That is, the display device 41 serves as a display device that displays the variable display game. In addition, an image for an effect based on the progress of the game (for example, a jackpot display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) is displayed on the display screen.

  On the left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol start gate (ordinary start gate) 34 is provided. Three general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40, and one general winning opening 35 is arranged on the lower right side of the center case 40. A start winning opening 36 is provided below the center case 40 for giving a start condition for the special figure variation display game, and a game ball easily flows into the upper portion by opening a reverse “C” shape at the top. An ordinary variation winning device 37 (general power) having a pair of movable members 37b for converting into a state and having a second start winning opening is disposed.

  Further, below the normal variation winning device 37, it is possible to convert between a state in which a game ball is not accepted (a state in which no winning is possible) and a state in which it is easy to be accepted (a state in which a winning is possible) depending on the result of the variation display game on the display device 41. A special variable winning device (large winning opening) 38 is provided. In addition, on the outside of the game area 32 and on the upper part of the game board 30, a prize is given to the change display game corresponding to the first special figure change display game and the second special figure change display game on the display device 41 and the normal figure start gate 34. A collective display device 50 is provided for executing a universal map display game with a trigger at one location.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), the collective display device 50 includes a first special figure fluctuation display unit (special figure 1 display) for a variable display game configured by a 7 segment type display (LED lamp) or the like. 51 and the second special figure fluctuation display part (special figure 2 display) 52, the fluctuation display part (general figure display) 53 for the usual figure fluctuation display game, and each fluctuation display game similarly constituted by LED lamps. Storage display units 54 to 56 for informing the start memory number are provided. In addition, the collective display device 50 displays a game status indicator that displays a gaming status such as a big hit or a short-time status, an error display portion that displays an error, and the number of rounds at the big hit (the number of times the special variable winning device 38 is opened and closed). A round display unit or the like may be provided.

  The variable display game on the special figure 1 display 51 and the special figure 2 display 52 is, for example, while the variable display game is being executed, that is, while the decorative special figure variable display game is being performed on the display device 41, the central segment is flashed. To indicate that it is changing. When the game result is “out of”, the central segment is turned on. When the game result is “win”, the special figure 1 display 51 lights, for example, a number “3” or “7”. The game result is displayed in the state, and the special figure 2 display 52 displays the game result by turning on the number “7”.

  The normal display 53 blinks the lamp during the change and displays that the change is in progress. When the game result is “out of”, for example, the lamp is turned off, and when the game result is “hit”, the lamp is turned on to display the game result.

  The special figure 1 holding indicator 54 has four lamps, and the number of undigested balls (starting memory number = starting number of winning balls to the start winning opening (36) as a variation start condition of the special figure 1 indicator 51). Displays the number of holds. Specifically, when the number of hold is “0”, all four lamps are turned off, and when the number of hold is “1”, only one lamp is turned on. When the number of holds is “2”, the two lamps are lit. When the number of holds is “3”, the three lamps are lit. When the number of holds is “4”, all four lamps are turned on. Turn on the light.

  The special figure 2 hold indicator 55 displays the start memorization number (= holding number) of the start winning opening 2 (ordinary variable winning device 37), which is the fluctuation start condition of the special figure 2 indicator 52, and the special figure 1 hold indicator 54. Display in the same way as The general map hold indicator 56 includes two lamps, and displays the start memory number (= hold number) of the general map start gate 34 which is a variation start condition of the general map indicator 53. For example, when the hold number is “0”, the two lamps are turned off, and when the hold number is “1”, only the lamp 1 is turned on. When the number of holds is “2”, the two lamps are turned on. When the number of holds is “3”, the lamp 1 is blinked, the lamp 2 is turned on, and when the number of holds is “4”, the lamp is turned on. Make 1 and 2 blink.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game ball (pachinko ball) from a launcher (not shown) toward the game area 32. The launched game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by means of direction change members such as obstacle nails and windmills arranged at various locations in the game area 32, and the normal start gate 34 and the general winning opening 35 The winning prize opening 36, the normal variable prize winning device 37 or the special variable prize winning device 38 is won, or it flows into the out port 39 provided at the bottom of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 35, the start winning opening 36, the normal variation winning apparatus 37, or the special variable winning apparatus 38, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning opening is awarded by the payout control apparatus 200. It is discharged from the controlled dispensing unit to the upper plate 21 or the lower plate 23 of the front frame 12.

  On the other hand, a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3) including a non-contact type switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general diagram start gate 34 is provided in the general diagram start gate 34. When a game ball that has been driven into the area 32 passes through the usual figure start gate 34, it is detected by the gate switch 34a and a usual figure change display game is played. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 37 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure start gate 34, if it is less than the upper limit of the normal figure start memory number, the general figure start memory number is added (+1) and the general figure start memory number is increased. One figure start memory is stored. The number of memorized start prizes is displayed on the memory display unit 56 for notifying the number of start prizes of the collective display device 50. In addition, in the normal chart start memory, a random number value for hit determination for determining a hit error of the normal figure fluctuation display game is stored, and when the random number value for hit determination coincides with the determination value In addition, a specific result mode (specific result) is derived by hitting the common map fluctuation display game.

  The usual map change display game is executed by a change display unit (common figure display) 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The general-purpose indicator 53 is composed of LEDs indicating normal identification information (normal diagrams, normal symbols) in the lit state and indicating misalignment in the unlit state, and the normal identification information is displayed by blinking this LED. The fluctuation display is performed, and after a predetermined fluctuation display time has elapsed, the LED is turned on or off to display the result. Note that, for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, and the like may be used as the normal identification information, which is displayed by variably displaying for a predetermined time and then stopped. If the stop display of this normal figure change display game is a specific result, it becomes a hit of the normal figure, and the pair of movable members 37b of the normal fluctuation prize-winning device 37 are opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening inside the normal fluctuation winning device 37, and the number of times the second special figure changing display game is executed increases.

  When the random number value extracted at the time of detection of the passage to the general chart start gate 34 is a winning value, the normal symbol displayed on the universal chart display unit 53 stops in a winning state and enters a winning state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 37 is converted into a state in which the movable member 37b is opened for a predetermined time by driving the built-in general-purpose solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), and the game ball is won. Permissible.

  The winning ball to the starting winning port 36 and the winning ball to the normal variation winning device 37 are respectively detected by the starting port 1 switch 36a and the starting port 2 switch 37a provided inside. A game ball won in the start winning opening 36 is detected as a start winning ball in the special figure 1 variable display game and stored up to four, and a game ball won in the normal variable prize winning device 37 is displayed in the special figure 2 variable display. Detected as a game start winning ball and stored up to 4 balls. In addition, when the starting winning ball is detected, a big hit random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and each variation pattern random number value are extracted, and the extracted random number value is stored in a special figure memory in the game control device 100 (see FIG. 3). Each area (a part of the RAM) is stored as a special figure start winning memory for a predetermined number of times (for example, a maximum of four times). The number stored in the special figure start winning memory is displayed on the storage display units 54 and 55 for notifying the start winning number on the collective display device 50 and also on the display device 41 of the center case 40. Based on the special symbol winning or the memory thereof, the game control device 100 performs a special diagram variation display game on the special diagram display 51 or 52 and also performs a decoration special diagram variation display game as an effect display on the display device 41. .

  In the decorative special symbol variation display game on the display device 41, for example, the decorative special symbol (identification information) composed of the above-described numbers is left (first special symbol), right (second special symbol), middle (third special symbol). The variation display is started in the order of symbols), the symbols that have been varied after a predetermined time are sequentially stopped, and the result of the special symbol variation display game is displayed. In addition, the display device 41 performs a variable display game with a decorative special symbol corresponding to the number of stored special symbol winning memories, and various effect displays such as the appearance of a character are performed to improve interest.

  Although not particularly limited, the starting port 1 switch 36a in the starting winning port 36, the starting port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count switch 38a. Uses a non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) that detects a game ball using a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Yes. A micro switch having a mechanical contact is used for the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like. be able to.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the control system of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100. The game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) for comprehensively controlling games, and a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111 is provided. The CPU unit 110 includes an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130.

  The CPU section 110 receives signals (starting winning detection signals) from a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and a proximity switch interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 in the input section 120. An inversion circuit 112 composed of an inverter or the like that is logically inverted and input to the gaming microcomputer 111 and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator are provided to generate a clock for a CPU operation clock, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. An oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 is included. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, and DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 so as to be operable. Is done.

  The power supply apparatus 400 includes a normal power supply including an AC-DC converter that generates the DC 32V DC voltage from a 24V AC power source, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V and DC 5V from the DC 32V voltage, and the like. Unit 410, backup power supply unit 420 for supplying power supply voltage to the internal RAM of gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit and an initialization switch to inform gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of power failure A control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal is provided.

  In this embodiment, the power supply apparatus 400 is configured separately from the game control apparatus 100, but the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are integrated on a separate board or the game control apparatus 100, that is, on the main board. You may comprise so that it may provide. Since the game board and the game control device are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are provided on a board different from the power supply apparatus 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the cost by removing it from the object of replacement.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is held even during a power failure or after the power is shut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops below 17V, for example, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the signal after a predetermined time. Is output. In addition, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from the time when the power is turned on or the power is restored.

  The initialization switch signal is a signal generated when the initialization switch is turned on, and forcibly initializes information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. . Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111B, and a RAM (random access memory) 111C that can be read and written as needed. The ROM 111B stores invariant information (program, fixed data, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C is used as a work area for providing a work area for the CPU during game control. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used.

  The CPU 111A executes a game control program in the ROM 111B, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, and generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and the display device, thereby playing the gaming machine. Take overall control. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a random number generation circuit for generating a big hit random number used to determine whether or not to generate a big hit, and an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. ) Based on a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) for the CPU 111A and a clock generator for generating a clock that gives the update timing of the random number generation circuit.

  Although not shown, the payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and drives a payout motor of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100. , Control for paying out a prize ball. In addition, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit, and performs control for paying out the ball.

  The input unit 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a start port 1 switch 36a in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, a gate switch 34a in the usual start gate 34, and a general winning port. An interface which is connected to the switches 35a to 35n and the count switch 38a and receives a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches, and converts it into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V. A chip (proximity I / F) 121 is provided. Proximity I / F 121 seems to be floating because the input range is 7V-11V, the lead wire of the proximity switch is improperly shorted, the switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is disconnected. An abnormal state can be detected, and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  All the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are supplied to the second input port 122 and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140, and also supplied from the main board 100 to the test firing test apparatus (not shown) via the relay board 70. It is like that. In addition, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121 are input to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the inverting circuit 112 in addition to the second input port 122. It is configured. The inversion circuit 112 is provided so that the signal input terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 is assumed to receive a signal from a micro switch or the like, and detects negative logic, that is, low level (0 V) as an effective level. Because it is designed to.

  Therefore, when a micro switch is used as the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, the detection signal can be directly input to the gaming microcomputer 111 without providing the inverting circuit 112. That is, when it is desired to directly input negative logic signals from the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a to the gaming microcomputer 111, the proximity switch cannot be used. As described above, the proximity I / F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12 V from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

  In addition, the input unit 120 includes a signal from the fraud detection magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10 and the start winning opening 36 converted by the proximity I / F 121. The start port 1 switch 36a in the inside, the start port 2 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, and the signals from the count switch 38a are taken in via the data bus 140. A second input port 122 for supplying to the microcomputer 111 is provided. The data held by the second input port 122 is read by asserting the enable signal CE1 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the second input port 122. be able to. The same applies to other ports described later.

  Further, the input unit 120 receives signals and payouts from the front frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 and the like of the gaming machine 10 and the game frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 and the like. A status signal indicating a payout abnormality from the control device 200, a shot ball break switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow switch signal indicating overflow are fetched and supplied to the game microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. One input port 123 is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower plate 23 (full).

  Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt trigger circuit 124 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal, an initialization switch signal, and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 and the like. The circuit 124 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. Of the signals from the power supply device 400, the power failure monitoring signal and the initialization switch signal are once inputted to the first input port 123 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because the number of terminals receiving external signals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 is limited. On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt trigger circuit 124 is directly input to a reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is directly output to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test board. It is configured as follows. Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122 and 123 of the input unit 120. Data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but each data of the input unit 120 is input immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs a 4-bit data signal output to the payout control device 200, a control signal (data strobe signal) indicating validity / invalidity of the data, and a data strobe signal SSTB output to the effect control device 300. 1 and a second output port 132 for generating an 8-bit data signal to be output to the effect control device 300. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300 by parallel communication. In addition, the data strobe signal SSTB from the first output port 131 is provided to the output unit 130 in order to prevent a signal from being input to the game control device 100 from the side of the effect control device 300, that is, to ensure one-way communication. A unidirectional buffer 133 that outputs an 8-bit data signal from the second output port 132 is provided. A buffer may be provided for a signal output from the first output port 131 to the payout control device 200.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 via a relay board 70 for data indicating special symbol information of the variable display game to a test firing test apparatus of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating the probability status of jackpot. The output buffer 134 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 134 is a component that is not mounted on a game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in the game store. A detection signal output from the proximity I / F 121, such as a start port switch, that is not required to be processed is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 134.

  On the other hand, detection signals such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the vibration sensor switch 62 that cannot be supplied to the test fire testing device as they are are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. An error signal indicating that the control is not possible is supplied from the data bus 140 to the trial test apparatus via the buffer 134 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 134 and supplies it to the test test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits a signal line of a switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

  In addition, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and is connected to the data bus 140 to open a special variation winning device 38 (a large winning opening solenoid) 38b and a solenoid (normal electric solenoid) 37c to open a movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37. The third output port 135 for outputting the opening / closing data of the LED and the ON / OFF data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected. A fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line connected to the anode terminal, and a fifth output port 137 for outputting information related to the gaming machine 10 such as jackpot information to the external information terminal 71 are provided. It has been. Information relating to the gaming machine 10 output from the external information terminal 71 is supplied to, for example, an information collection terminal installed in a game store or a game hall internal management device (not shown).

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the opening / closing data signal of the big prize opening solenoid 38b output from the third output port 135, and receives the solenoid driving signal and the opening / closing data signal of the power solenoid 37c to generate the solenoid driving signal. A first driver (drive circuit) 138a for outputting, a second driver 138b for outputting an on / off drive signal for a digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50 outputted from the third output port 135, and a fourth output port 136 The external information signal supplied to the external device such as the management device from the third driver 138c and the fifth output port 137 for outputting the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the external information A fourth driver 138d for outputting to the terminal 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with DC32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Also, DC12V is supplied to the third driver 138c that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. Since the second driver 138b for driving the digit line is for drawing out the digit line corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V. The third driver 138c that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the second driver 138b that outputs the ground potential extracts the current via the segment line from the cathode terminal. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs sequentially selected in step 1 so as to be lit. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. Note that the buffer 134, the third output port 135, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the relay board 70 side instead of the output unit 130 of the game control apparatus 100, that is, the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code and a program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be capable of bi-directional communication so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 500 through serial communication. Note that such data transmission / reception is performed using a serial communication terminal included in the gaming microcomputer 111 in the same manner as a normal general-purpose microprocessor, and therefore, ports such as the input ports 122 and 123 are not provided.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 formed of an amusement chip (IC), as with the game microcomputer 111, and a video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 that performs video control exclusively under the control of the 1st CPU 311. , VDP (Video Display Processor) 313 as a graphic processor that performs image processing for video display on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the 2nd CPU 312 and various melody and sound effects are reproduced from the speakers 19a and 19b. The sound source LSI 314 for controlling the sound output is provided.

  The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are connected to program ROMs 321 and 322 each composed of a PROM (programmable read only memory) storing a program executed by each CPU. Is connected to an image ROM 323 storing character images and video data, and a sound ROM 324 storing sound data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 analyzes the command from the game microcomputer 111, decides the contents of the presentation, instructs the video control microcomputer 312 about the contents of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 about the reproduced sound. Then, processing such as lighting of the decoration lamp, motor drive control, and production time management is executed. RAMs that provide work areas for the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are provided in the respective chips. Note that the RAM that provides the work area may be provided outside the chip.

  Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are serially connected. Data transmission / reception is performed, and data transmission / reception is performed in parallel with the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 and between the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and the VDP 313. By transmitting and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial. The VDP 313 includes an ultra-high speed VRAM (video RAM) 313a used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 323, and a scaler for enlarging and reducing images. 313b, a signal conversion circuit 313c that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small amplitude signal transmission) method, and the like are provided.

  A vertical synchronization signal VSYNC is input from the VDP 313 to the main control microcomputer 311 in order to synchronize the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the front frame 12 and the game board 30. In addition, the VDP 313 informs the video control microcomputer 312 that it is waiting to receive an interrupt signal INT0-n and a command or data from the video control microcomputer 312 in order to inform the processing status such as the end of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT is input. Further, the video control microcomputer 312 receives from the main control microcomputer 311 a synchronization signal SYNC that informs that the video control microcomputer 312 is operating normally and gives command transmission timing. A call signal CTS and a response signal RTS are exchanged between the main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 in order to transmit and receive commands and data in the handshake method.

  Note that the video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 uses a CPU that is faster or more expensive than the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311. By providing a video control microcomputer (2ndCPU) 312 separately from the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 and sharing the processing, it is possible to display a fast moving image on a large screen that is difficult to achieve with the main control microcomputer (1stCPU) 311 alone. It is possible to display on the display device 41, and it is possible to suppress an increase in cost compared to the case where two CPUs having processing capabilities equivalent to the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312 are used. Also, by providing two CPUs, it becomes possible to separately develop the control programs for the two CPUs in parallel, thereby shortening the development period of the new model.

  In addition, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A variation start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 are used as an effect control command signal. Receive. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5V and the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. Is provided.

  The effect control device 300 includes a panel decoration LED control circuit 332 for driving and controlling a panel decoration device 42 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and the front frame 12. A board provided in a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 for driving and controlling a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 etc.) having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided, and a game board 30 (including a center case 40). A board effect motor / SOL control circuit 334 that drives and controls an effect device (for example, an electric accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41), and a motor (for example, the above described device) A frame effect motor control circuit 335 for driving and controlling a motor 45 for moving the moving light 16 and the like is provided. These control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps, motors, solenoids and the like are connected to a main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 via an address / data bus 340.

  Further, the effect control device 300 includes an on / off state of a switch 25a built in the effect button 25 provided on the front frame 12 and an effect motor switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the panel effect device 44. A switch input circuit 336 for detecting and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311; an amplifier circuit 337a including an audio power amplifier for driving an upper speaker 19a provided on the front frame 12; An amplifier circuit 337b for driving the lower speaker 19b is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply apparatus 400 drives a motor or a solenoid to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control apparatus 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled thereby. DC32V for driving the display device 41 composed of a liquid crystal panel, DC5V serving as the power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, DC18V for driving the LED and speaker, and a reference for these DC voltages It is configured to generate a voltage of NDC 24V used to turn on the monitor lamp. Further, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3 V or 1.2 V is used as the main control microcomputer (1st CPU) 311 or the video control microcomputer (2nd CPU) 312, DC 3. The effect control device 300 is provided with a DC-DC converter for generating 3V or DC 1.2V. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal RST generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply apparatus 400 includes a main control microcomputer 311, a video control microcomputer 312, a VDP 313, a sound source LSI 314, control circuits 332 to 335 for driving and controlling lamps and motors, speakers, and the like. Are supplied to the amplifier circuits 337a and 337b, which are in a reset state. In this embodiment, a general-purpose port of the video control microcomputer 312 is used to generate and supply a reset signal to the VDP 313. Thereby, the cooperation of the operations of the video control microcomputer 312 and the VDP 313 can be improved.

  Next, game control processing by the game control device 100 will be described. This game control process includes a main process for comprehensively controlling the game and a timer interrupt process performed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec). FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the main processing. This main process is realized by the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 reading and executing the main process program stored in the ROM 111B immediately after startup.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the main process, as a process at the start of the program, an initialization process at power-on is first performed (step S1), and a power failure recovery process is performed (step S2). Next, loop processing is performed as main loop processing. In this loop process, an interrupt timer is started, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) is started (step S3). Next, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed (step S4), and an initial value random number update process for breaking the temporal regularity of the random number by updating the initial value of a random number such as a random number for hit determination is performed (step S5). ). Thereafter, processing for permitting an interrupt is performed (step S6).

  Then, the power failure inspection area of the RAM 111C is checked to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred (step S7). In the power failure inspection area, check data is set when the power of the gaming machine is cut off due to a power failure, and the check data is not stored in normal times. Therefore, it can be determined whether or not a power failure has occurred by determining the presence or absence of the check data. If it is determined in step S7 that no power failure has occurred, the process proceeds to step S4, and the processes in steps S4 to S7 are repeated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S7 that a power failure has occurred, processing is performed when a power failure occurs (step S8). Immediately after the occurrence of a power failure, the backup power supply supplies power that can execute the processing when the power failure occurs.

  In the process when a power failure occurs, first, a process for prohibiting interruption is performed. Then, processing for turning off all output ports is performed, and processing for clearing the power failure inspection area is performed. Further, after performing the process of saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area, performing the process of calculating the checksum when the power of the RAM 111C is shut off, and performing the process of prohibiting access to the RAM 111C, the gaming machine Wait for the power to turn off. Thus, by saving the power failure recovery inspection area check data in the power failure recovery inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power interruption, the information stored in the RAM 111C before the power interruption is correctly backed up. Can be determined at power-on.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining the timer interrupt process. This timer interrupt process is executed when an interrupt is permitted in step S6 of the main process. As shown in FIG. 6, in step S11, when a timer interrupt request is generated (when an interrupt is permitted), the data stored in the register is saved in the RAM 111C. In step S12, detection signals from various sensors are input. The various sensors include a start port 1 switch 36 a provided in the start winning port 36, a start port 2 switch 37 a provided in the normal variable winning device (general power) 37, and a general start gate 34. The gate switch 34a provided in the general winning prize opening 35, the general winning prize opening switches 35a-35n provided in the general winning opening 35, the count switch 38a provided in the special variable prize winning device 38, and the like. In addition, output data set in various processes is output to the solenoid (large winning opening solenoid 38b, ordinary electric solenoid 37c), special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52, general figure display 53, and the like.

  In step S13, the command set in the transmission buffer in various processes is output to the effect control device 300 or the like (command transmission process). In step S14, the determination random number per special figure, the random number for symbol determination, and the random number for determination per universal figure are updated (random number update process 1). In step S15, the initial value of the random number is updated in order to destroy the temporal regularity of the random number (initial value random number update process).

  In step S16, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern in the decorative special diagram variation display game related to the special diagram variation display game is updated (random number update processing 2). In step S17, it is monitored whether a detection signal is input from the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the general winning port switches 35a to 35n, the count switch 38a, or the like (winning port SW monitoring). processing). In step S18, an abnormal state is detected based on detection signals from sensors, ball breakage sensors, payout ball detection sensors, overflow sensors, frame opening detection sensors (none of which are not shown) provided corresponding to each winning opening. Monitor for occurrence (error monitoring process).

  In step S19, processing relating to the special figure variation display game is performed (special figure game processing). The details of this special game process will be described later. In step S20, a process related to the normal map display game is performed (normal game process). In this ordinary game process, a lottery per ordinary figure is executed. The effect control command transmitted to the effect control device 300 or the like in step S13 is generated mainly by the special game process of step S19 or the normal game process of step S20. In step S21, processing related to display on the display (segment LED, special figure 1 hold display 54, special figure 2 hold display 55, general figure hold display 56, etc.) for displaying various information related to the game is performed (segment LED). Editing process).

  In step S22, processing for setting a signal to be output to the external management apparatus in the output buffer is performed (external information editing processing). In step S23, a process for declaring that the timer interrupt process has ended is performed. In step S24, a process of restoring the register data saved in RAM 111C in step S11 is performed. In step S25, a process for setting that the timer interrupt process is completed and the interrupt request can be accepted is performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure game process (step S19 in FIG. 6). In step S101 in FIG. 7, based on the monitoring result (presence / absence of detection signal) in step S17 (winning port SW monitoring process) in FIG. 6, whether or not there is a winning (special figure 1 starting winning) in the starting winning port 36. Determine whether. When it is determined that there is a winning at the start winning opening 36, the process proceeds to step S102, and when it is determined that there is no winning at the starting winning opening 36, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S102, the current special figure 1 start memory number (holding number) is acquired. In step S103, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 starting storage number is 4 or more. When it is determined that the special figure 1 start memory number is 4 or more, that is, when the upper limit number of the special figure 1 start memory is exceeded (hold 4), the process proceeds to step S107, and the special figure 1 start memory number is obtained. Is determined to be not 4 or more (holding 0 to 3), the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, the special figure 1 start memory number is incremented by 1 and updated.

  In step S105, various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 1 start memory are extracted and stored. Here, the various random numbers corresponding to the special figure 1 start memory are a random number for special figure determination, a random number for determining symbols, a random number for determining variation patterns, and the like. In step S106, the number-of-holds command indicating the updated number of holds is set as an effect control command related to the special figure 1 start memory. This effect control command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in step S13 of FIG. The effect control device 300 performs a process for displaying a special drawing start memory display based on the effect control command.

  In step S107, based on the monitoring result in step S17 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not there is a prize (special figure 2 start prize) to the normal variation prize winning device 37. Then, if it is determined that there is a winning in the normal variation winning device 37, the process proceeds to step S108, and if it is determined that there is no winning in the normal variation winning device 37, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S108, the current special figure 2 start memory number is acquired. In step S109, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 start memory number is 4 or more. When it is determined that the special figure 2 start memory number is 4 or more, that is, when the upper limit number of the special figure 2 start memory is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S113, and the special figure 2 start memory number is not 4 or more. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S110. In step S110, the special figure 2 start memory number is incremented by 1 and updated.

  In step S111, various random numbers corresponding to the updated special figure 2 start memory are extracted and stored. Here, the various random numbers corresponding to the special figure 2 start-up memory are a random number for determination per special figure, a random number for determining symbols, a random number for determining variation patterns, and the like. In step S112, the number-of-holds command indicating the updated number of holds is set as an effect control command related to the special figure 2 start-up memory. This effect control command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in step S13 of FIG. The effect control device 300 performs a process for displaying a special drawing start memory display based on the effect control command.

  In step S113, a special figure game process number is acquired. In step S114, a special figure game branching process is performed based on the special figure game process number acquired in step S113. Details of this special game branching process will be described later. In step S115, a special figure variation control process for updating a special figure timer, which will be described later, is executed. Then, the special figure game process is terminated.

  From the above, the game control device 100 detects that the game ball has won (start information) at the start winning port (start winning port 36, normal variation winning device 37) provided in the game area where the game ball flows down. (Starting information) detection means. In addition, the game control device 100 starts and stores the right to perform lottery (start information) by lottery means (game control device 100) based on detection of the game ball by the detection means (game control device 100) up to a predetermined number. As start-up storage means. In addition, the effect control device 300 serves as a start memory display means for displaying the start memory stored in the start memory means (game control device 100).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure game branching process (step S114 in FIG. 7). This special figure game branching process is a process for controlling the execution of the special figure fluctuation display game based on the start memory (start right), and is common to both the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game. It is processing.

  In step S121, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “0”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S122. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S122, a special figure routine process for performing lottery per special figure is executed. In the gaming machine 10, the variable display game based on the special figure 2 start right (special figure 2 variable display game) is executed in preference to the variable display game based on the special figure 1 start right (special figure 1 variable display game). It has become. That is, in the special figure routine processing, it is first determined whether or not there is a special figure 2 start memory, and if it is determined that there is a special figure 2 start memory, a random number for determination per special figure related to this special figure 2 start memory is obtained. The lottery per special figure 2 will be performed. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “1”, and the process returns to the original process (step S115 in FIG. 7). If there is no special figure 2 start memory, it is determined whether or not there is a special figure 1 start memory. A lottery will be performed per special figure using random numbers. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “2” and the process returns to the original process. If there is no special figure 1 start memory or special figure 2 start memory, a customer waiting demo command for instructing display control of the customer waiting demo image on the display device 41 is set in the effect control device 300, and the special figure game processing is performed. The number returns to the original processing with “0”. That is, the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game are not executed simultaneously, and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed in preference to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game. That is, when both the special figure 1 start memory and the special figure 2 start memory are present, the special figure variable display game is executed when the special figure variable display game can be executed.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “1”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “1”, the process proceeds to step S124, and when it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S124, a special figure 2 fluctuation start process for setting information related to the special figure 2 fluctuation display game is executed.

In the special figure 2 variation start process, for example, when the determination result of the random number for special figure determination (result of lottery per special figure 2) stored in step S111 in FIG. 7 is a big hit, it is stored in step S111 in FIG. The jackpot symbol (hit type) is determined based on the determined symbol random number. Further, a variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number stored in step S111 of FIG. 7 with reference to a preset variation pattern determination table.

  Further, if the determination result of the special figure determination random number stored in step S111 of FIG. 7 is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (determines whether it matches the small hit value), In the case of small hit (when matching), a variation pattern for small hit is set. Note that a random number for determining small hits may be obtained separately from the random number for determining per special figure at the time of starting winning, and it may be determined whether or not the small hit is determined by the random number for determining small hits.

  After determining the big hit symbol and the variation pattern, the variation control time related to the start memory is set in the special diagram timer, and the production control command (variation start command, variation pattern command, hold number command, etc.) to be transmitted to the production control device 300 Set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “3” and the process returns to the original process.

  In step S125, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “2”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “2”, the process proceeds to step S126, and when it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “2”, the process proceeds to step S127. In step S126, a special figure 1 fluctuation start process for setting information related to the special figure 1 fluctuation display game is executed. In the special figure 1 variation start process, for example, when the lottery result per special figure 1 is a big hit, the big hit symbol (big hit type) is determined based on the random number for symbol determination stored in step S105 of FIG. Further, referring to a preset variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern (variation time) is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number stored in step S105 of FIG.

  Further, if the determination result of the special figure determination random number stored in step S111 of FIG. 7 is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (determines whether it matches the small hit value), In the case of a small hit (when matching), a variation pattern for the small hit is set. Note that a random number for determining small hits may be obtained separately from the random number for determining per special figure at the time of starting winning, and it may be determined whether or not the small hit is determined by the random number for determining small hits. Also, the odds probability may be different between the special figure 1 fluctuation display game and the special figure 2 fluctuation display game.

  After determining the big hit symbol and the variation pattern, the variation control time related to the start memory is set in the special diagram timer, and the production control command (variation start command, variation pattern command, hold number command, etc.) to be transmitted to the production control device 300 Set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “3” and the process returns to the original process.

  In step S127, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “3”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “3”, the process proceeds to step S128. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “3”, the process proceeds to step S129. In step S128, a special figure changing process for monitoring the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is executed. When the special figure timer (fluctuation time) becomes 0, the time for stopping and displaying the result of the special figure fluctuation display game (stop symbol display time) is set in the special figure timer. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “4” and the process returns to the original process. Until the special figure timer (fluctuation time) becomes 0, the process returns to the original process with the special figure game process number set to “3”.

  In step S129, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “4”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “4”, the process proceeds to step S130, and when it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “4”, the process proceeds to step S131. In step S130, a special symbol display process is performed to control the variable display game after the symbol stops. When the special figure timer (stop symbol display time) becomes 0, it is determined whether the lottery result per special figure is a big hit or a small hit. When it is determined that the lottery result per special figure is a big hit or a small hit, the time (big hit / small hit start time) to notify that the big hit or the small hit is started is set in the special timer. An effect control command (big hit / small hit start command) to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “5” and the process returns to the original process. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result per special figure is lost, the special figure game process number is changed to “0” and the process returns to the original process. Until the special figure timer (stop symbol display time) becomes 0, the special figure game process number remains “4” and the process returns to the original process.

  In step S131, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “5”. When it is determined that the special figure game process number is “5”, the process proceeds to step S132, and when it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “5”, the process proceeds to step S133. In step S132, processing during fanfare / interval for performing initialization when a big hit or small hit occurs is executed. When the special figure timer (big hit / small hit start time) becomes 0, a specified round number (for example, 15R or 2R) is set according to the type of big hit or small hit. In addition, the openable time (for example, 20 seconds or 1 second), which is the maximum time during which the special variable winning device 38 can be awarded in one round, is set in the open time timer. In addition, the number of rounds and the winning counter for the big prize opening are initialized, and an effect control command (such as a round start command) to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “6” and the process returns to the original process. Until the special figure timer (big hit / small hit start time) becomes 0, the special figure game process number remains “5” and the process returns to the original process.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “6”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “6”, the process proceeds to step S134. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “6”, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S134, a special winning opening opening process for opening the special variable winning device 38 is executed. When the winning counter of the big winning opening becomes 9 or more or the special figure timer (openable time) becomes 0, the special winning opening closing time is set in the special figure timer. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “7” and the process returns to the original process. Until the prize counter of the big prize opening is 9 or more or the special figure timer (openable time) becomes 0, the special figure game process number remains “6” and the process returns to the original process.

  In step S135, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “7”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “7”, the process proceeds to step S136. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “7”, the process proceeds to step S137. In step S136, after the special variable winning device 38 is closed at the end of the round, a large winning port remaining ball process is performed for waiting for a predetermined time in order to cause all the game balls remaining in the special variable winning device 38 to flow down. When the special figure timer (large winning opening closing time) becomes 0, it is determined whether the number of rounds has reached the specified number of rounds. When the specified number of rounds has been reached, a time for notifying that the big hit or the small hit has ended with the effect (a big hit end time) is set in the special timer, and an effect control command (a big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 300) After the end command is set, the special game process number is changed to “8” and the process returns to the original process. On the other hand, if the prescribed number of rounds has not been reached, the openable time (for example, 20 seconds or 1 second), which is the maximum time during which a special variable prize-winning device 38 can be awarded in one round, is set as an open time timer. Set to set. Then, the number of rounds is incremented by 1 and updated, the prize counter of the big prize opening is initialized to 0, and an effect control command (such as a round start command) to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is set. Change the number to “6” and return to the original process. Until the special figure timer (large winning opening closing time) reaches 0, the process returns to the original process with the special figure game process number set to “7”.

  In step S137, it is determined whether or not the special figure game process number is “8”. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is “8”, the process proceeds to step S138. If it is determined that the special figure game process number is not “8”, the process returns to the original process. In step S138, a big hit end process is executed to change the probability state after the big hit or the small hit according to the type of the big hit or the small hit. When the special figure timer (big hit end time) becomes 0, the probability state is set according to the big hit lottery result or the small hit lottery result, and a fluctuation pattern determination table to be referred to after the next special figure fluctuation display game is set. Processing is performed and an effect control command (probability state command, transition destination mode command, etc.) to be transmitted to the effect control device 300 is set. Then, the special figure game process number is changed to “0” and the process returns to the original process. The special figure game branching process is executed as described above.

  As described above, in the special figure game process (step S19 in FIG. 6), the game control device 100 extracts a random number for special figure determination for the variable display game based on the start winning and stores it in association with the start memory. To do. Further, a special hit determination random number value and the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value stored in the ROM 111B are compared to determine whether the big hit or the small hit is appropriate (lottery per special drawing). Based on the start right associated with the special figure start memory, the special figure change display game is executed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. When the lottery result per special figure is a big hit, a special result mode is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and a special gaming state is generated. When the lottery result per special figure is a small hit, the special figure state is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52 and a special gaming state is generated. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a loss, the result form of the loss is displayed on the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52.

  Here, the big hit is a special result with the operation of the condition device, and the small hit is a special result without the operation of the condition device. The condition device is activated when a big hit occurs in the special figure fluctuation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol). This means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set. That the condition device does not operate means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case of winning a small lottery, for example. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on / off in software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is electrically turned on / off. In addition, the “condition device” is a term generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies to this specification. It is used as a term having a meaning.

  The probability state (winning probability), which is the state of the probability that the special result mode with the operation of the condition device in the special figure variation display game is derived, includes the normal probability state (first winning probability) and the high probability state ( There are two probability states (second winning probability), and the game control apparatus 100 sets one of the probability states. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of a jackpot result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state. For example, the probability of a jackpot result in the normal probability state is 1/316, and the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability state is 1 / 31.6, ten times that of the normal probability state. In the normal probability state, a predetermined number of first determination values are set as specific values, and the specific value (first determination value) is compared with a big hit random number. Further, in the high probability state, the first determination value and the second determination value different from the first determination value are set as the specific value, and the specific value (first determination value, second determination value) is compared with the big hit random number. If they match, it is determined to be a big hit. Note that the probability of deriving a small hit, which is a special result without the operation of the condition device, in the special figure variation display game is always 1/200.

  When a predetermined special result is derived in the special figure variation display game, the probability state is set to a high probability state until the next special result is derived (so-called number-of-times cut). Further, when a predetermined special result is derived in the special figure variation display game in the high probability state, the normal probability state is once set regardless of the probability state. Then, after the special gaming state ends, the high probability state is entered again.

  In other words, the game control device 100, on the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 100) becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device, the lottery result of the lottery means is a special result with the operation of the condition device Probability change control means for setting the winning probability to be either the first winning probability (normal probability value) or the second winning probability (high probability value) that is higher than the first winning probability. .

  In the special game state, for example, the special variable winning device 38 is opened by the large winning opening solenoid 38b to allow the inflow of game balls. Then, either a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls wins the special variable winning device 38, or the opening time of the special variable winning device 38 reaches the openable time (for example, 20 seconds or 1 second). Until one of these conditions is achieved, one round (round game) is performed, and control is performed to continue this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15R or 2R) (cycle game). In addition, the openable time and the number of rounds in the special game state are determined based on, for example, the result mode of the special figure variation display game (the type of winning jackpot).

  Further, the game control device 100 extracts a random number for determining the normal figure based on the fact that the game ball passes through the normal figure start gate 34 in the normal figure game process (step S20 in FIG. 6), and obtains normal start information ( Remember as starting right). That is, the normal start gate 34 serves as normal start information detecting means for detecting normal start information. Then, based on the start right related to the general map start memory, the random number value for determining the normal map is compared with the standard map determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine whether or not the normal map is correct (lottery per general map). Then, the universal map display game 53 is executed on the universal map display 53. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variation display game execution means for performing a normal variation display game based on the detection of the normal start information by the normal start information detection means (the general start gate 34). When the lottery result for each figure is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the figure display 53, and the movable members 37b and 37b (ordinary electric accessories) are opened for a predetermined time by the ordinary electric solenoid 37c, so that the normal fluctuation occurs. It is possible to allow game balls to flow into the winning device 37. On the other hand, when the lottery result per common figure is a loss, the result form of the loss is displayed on the common figure display 53. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a normal variation winning device control means for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state for a predetermined period based on the result of the normal variation display game being a specific result.

  The operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 has two operation states, a normal operation state (first operation state) and a short-time operation state (second operation state). It is supposed to be set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as an operation state setting means for setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37. In the normal operation state, the variation display time of the usual variation display game is a first variation display time (for example, 30 seconds). Further, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the opening mode is the first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds), and the normal variation display game is The number of times of opening for one hit result is the first number of times of opening (for example, once).

  The short-time operation state is a state in which the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is more likely to be an open state than the normal operation state. At this time, in the short operation state, the execution time of the above-described normal variation display game is controlled to be a second variation display time shorter than the first variation display time which is a long execution time in the normal operation state (for example, Thus, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be substantially increased (normally short time state). Further, in the short-time operation state, when the normal variation winning game 37 is released as a result of the normal variation display game being won, the release mode is the second release time (for example, 1.5 seconds) ( The release period extension state), and the number of releases for one hit result of the normal-variation display game is the second release number (for example, 3 times) (open pattern change state).

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability that the normal-game variable display game is won is always 255/256, but it is lower than this probability in the normal operation state, and this probability is only in the short-time operation state. It is also possible to control (normal probability fluctuation state). That is, in the short-time operation state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 is increased compared to the normal operation state, and it becomes easier for a game ball to win the normal variation winning device 37 and the special figure variation display game can be easily started. Is in a state of Moreover, it can be said that it is an electric-powered object support state (electric support state) in which a game ball can easily win a prize in the normal variation winning device 37 as a normal electric-powered object.

  In the special figure game process and the general figure game process described above, an effect control command for controlling the effect device (for example, the display device 41) is generated in accordance with the special image change display game or the normal view change display game. It is output to the control device 300. Based on the effect control command from the game control device 100, the effect control device 300 displays, for example, a decoration special figure change display game corresponding to the special figure change display game on the display device 41, or corresponds to the start memory number. A process for displaying the decoration special drawing start memory is performed. Moreover, the process etc. which control the output of the sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, the board decoration apparatus 42, the frame decoration apparatus 18, the board presentation apparatus 44, and the frame presentation apparatus 45 are performed. Further, the production control device 300 performs the control when performing the stage mode production in which the current probability state (winning probability state) is clearly or unclearly notified based on the probability state command or the destination mode command. Do.

  Based on the above, the game control device 100 hits the game ball on the condition that the game ball has won the start winning port (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) provided in the game area 32 where the game ball flows down. The lottery means for executing the lottery of whether or not. In addition, it can be said that a lottery means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not a winning is made on condition that the winning of the game ball is detected by the detecting means (game control device 100). In addition, it can be said that a lottery means for determining whether or not a big hit with the operation of the condition device or a small win without the operation of the condition device is won based on the start right generated by the start winning.

  In addition, after the game control device 100 displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a display device (display device 41) based on a lottery result by the lottery means (game control device 100) over a predetermined change time, a result mode is displayed. The variable display game execution means for performing the variable display game (special-figure variable display game) to be performed is used. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern (variation time) for causing the variation display game corresponding to the lottery result to be executed. Further, the game control device 100, the effect control device 300, the display device 41, and the like serve as a variation display means for executing a special figure variation display game according to the set variation pattern. Further, the game control device 100 serves as a variation display instruction means for sequentially instructing the execution of the special figure variation display game by the variation pattern related to the start memory. Here, the variation pattern related to the startup memory is a variation pattern determined based on a variation pattern determination random number stored in association with the startup memory.

  In addition, when the game control device 100 wins the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 100), the symbol control means (game control device 100) displays a predetermined winning symbol after variably displaying the symbols. Special game execution means is provided for executing a special game that is displayed in a stopped state and that makes it possible for the special electric accessory (special variable prize-winning device 38) provided in the game area 32 to easily win a game ball. It can also be said that when the lottery result is a big hit or a small win, the special variable winning device 38 is opened in a predetermined manner to provide a profit giving means for giving a player a profit (prize ball or the like). In addition, it can be said that the result mode of the variable display game by the variable display game execution unit (game control device 100) becomes a special result mode, thereby forming a special game execution unit that executes a special game state advantageous for the player. In addition, when the game control device 100 wins the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 100), the number of executions of the round game is determined from the predetermined number of executions (the random number for symbol determination). (Based on) a round game execution frequency selection means to be selected.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type accompanied by the operation of the condition device in the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a breakdown when winning the jackpot. Here, in the special result mode that accompanies the operation of the condition device, there are set a plurality of types in which the execution mode of the special game state and the additional game value given to the player after the end of the special game state are different. At 100, the special result mode is selected based on the winning design random number. That is, it can be said that the amount of additional game value is determined based on the winning design random number. In addition, the execution mode of the special game state in the gaming machine of the present embodiment is the number of rounds that can be executed and the opening time of the special winning opening. Further, the additional game value means that the probability state is set to a high probability state until a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games are executed after the special game state is completed, or a predetermined number of special figure fluctuation display games after the special game state is completed. Is to change the operation state of the normal variation prize-winning device 37 to the short-time operation state until.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special result mode with the operation of the condition device includes 2R in which the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds (symbol) per 15R in which the number of rounds in the special gaming state is 15 rounds. There is a hit (design).

  In the special game state (first special game state) based on around 15R, the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is defined as the first open time (20 seconds). This operation mode forms the first operation mode. In the special gaming state based on 2R (second special gaming state), the openable time of the special variable winning device 38 in each round is set to a second opening time (1 second) shorter than the first opening time. This operation mode constitutes a second operation mode in which the player can obtain less profit than the first operation mode. Here, in the special game state based on 2R, the operation of opening the grand prize opening for 1 second is performed twice with a wait time (closing time) of 1 second. For this reason, it is very difficult for a game ball to win a big prize opening, but there is a possibility that it will slightly win a big prize opening, and a predetermined game value can be given to the player. In addition, although it is difficult to win a game ball in this way, it is monitored whether a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls wins a large winning opening as in the case of a special game state based on other special result modes. Is also done.

  Among 2R, 2R normal win is a normal probability state (for example, 1/1) in which the special variable winning device 38 operates in the second operation mode in the special game state and the jackpot probability after the special game state ends is relatively low. 316). The 2R probability change is a high probability state (for example, 1/31) in which the special variation winning device 38 operates in the second operation mode in the special game state and the jackpot probability after the special game state ends is higher than the normal probability state. A big hit set in 6).

  The 15R normal hit out of 15R is a big hit in which the special variable winning device 38 operates in the first operation mode in the special gaming state, and the jackpot probability after the end of the special gaming state is set to the normal probability state. Further, the 15R probability change hit is a big hit in which the special variation winning device 38 operates in the first operation mode in the special game state, and the big hit probability after the end of the special game state is set to the high probability state.

  That is, every 15R generates a first special gaming state that is executed for a predetermined period, and every 2R executes a second special gaming state in which the execution period is set shorter than the first special gaming state. To do. As the special game state, either the first special game state or the second special game state capable of providing a profit smaller than the first special game state is selected (based on the jackpot symbol random number value). It can be said that. It should be noted that giving a small profit means that the special variable winning device 38 that is opened in a special gaming state has a short opening time and a small number of times of opening, as well as a small number of game balls and a prize at the time of winning. It may be that there are few spheres.

  Further, the special game state based on the small hit without the operation of the condition device is the same as the special game state based on the 2R, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened, and the openable time in each round is set to the first. The second operation mode is a second opening time (1 second) shorter than the opening time. However, the condition device is not operating at this time. Strictly speaking, the behavior at the time of occurrence of the small hit may not be the same as the behavior at the time of occurrence of 2R, and may be similar. Unlike the big win, there is no game state transition when the small win.

  In addition, the electric support (electric support state, electric accessory support state) means that the operation state of the universal figure variable winning device that makes an electric accessory is a short-time operation state until the special figure change display game is consumed a predetermined number of times. That is. Here, after the big hit, the electric support that is continued until the special figure variation display game is digested 100 times is indicated separately from the electric support 1, and the electric support that is continued until the next big hit is distinguished from the electric support 2. Therefore, for example, NO. The game state after 2R normal hit of 2 is expressed as a normal state (electric support 1), NO. The game state after hitting 2R probability change of 7 is represented as a probability change state (electric support 2).

  The breakdown of the jackpot shown in FIG. 9 is as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b). As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), when the big hit in the special figure 2 variable display game is won, the No. No. 4 2R probability variation (no electric support) is set to a low ratio, No. The ratio of 8 to 15R probability variation (with electric support until the next big hit) is set high. That is, in the jackpot symbol determination process executed in steps S124 and S126 of FIG. 8, the winner in the winning lottery based on the special figure 2 starting right is won more than in the winning lottery based on the special figure 1 starting right. The ratio of 15R big hit is large. Since the special figure 2 variable display game is likely to be executed during the electric support, No. 2 has a large profit given to the player. Eight big hits are likely to occur.

  That is, in FIG. The hits 3, 6, and 8 are special results accompanied by the operation of the condition device, and are the first hits for selecting the first operation mode as the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38. In addition, in FIG. The second operation mode is selected as the operation mode of the special variable winning device with less profits that the player can obtain than the first operation mode. At the same time, after the end of the special gaming state, a second winning is set in which the second winning probability is set. The small hit is a special result that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and is a third hit that selects the second operation mode as the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38. In FIG. 1 and 2 are special results with the operation of the condition device, the second operation mode is selected as the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38, and the first winning probability is set after the end of the special gaming state. Make a fourth hit.

  From the above, the profit granting means (game control device 100) included in the gaming machine 10 opens the special variable prize winning device 38 in the first operation mode when the first winning (per 15R) is won in the winning lottery. The first profit granting means for giving the player a first profit, and when the player wins the second win and the fourth win (per 2R) in the winning lottery, the player can obtain more than the first action mode. A second profit granting means for giving the player a second profit having a value lower than the first profit by opening the special variable prize-winning device 38 in the second operation mode with a small amount of profit; A small profit granting means for giving a small profit to a player by opening the special variable winning device 38 in the same or similar manner as the second operation mode when winning per 3 (small win) Will be. It is also possible to distinguish the big hit with the operation of the condition device as a special result and the small hit without the operation of the condition device as a specific result.

  Further, the profit granting means (game control device 100) provided in the gaming machine 10 changes the conversion control of the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning device 37) within a predetermined period after the completion of the predetermined special game. It can also be said that the game apparatus includes specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state (electric support state) that facilitates winning at the start winning opening.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a gaming state that shifts after the winning is over. The circled numbers in FIG. 11 correspond to the numbers indicating the jackpot type in FIG. FIG. 11 shows the case where the lottery per special figure is won in the normal state D in which the probability state is the normal probability state and the normal variation winning device 37 is the normal operation state. The same applies when the lottery per special figure is won in the game states E to H. The transition of the game state triggered by winning the big hit is controlled by the game control device 100. Specifically, it is performed in the special figure game process (step S19 in FIG. 6).

  In normal state D, no. When winning for 2R normal per 1 (no electric support), a state B per 2R occurs, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the big hit, the state shifts to the normal state D. No. When winning 2R per 2R (with 100 electric support), a state B per 2R occurs and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the big hit, the normal state (electric support 1) F is entered. The normal state (electric support 1) F is a gaming state in which the probability state is a normal probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short-time operation state. Note that when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times in the normal state (electric support 1) F, the state shifts to the normal state D.

  No. If the player wins the 3R 15R normal (with 100 electric support), a state C per 15R occurs, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 20 seconds or 9 wins × 15R. Then, after the big hit, the normal state (electric support 1) F is entered. No. When winning 2R probability variation of 4 (no electric support), a state B per 2R occurs, and the special variation winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the big hit ends, the state shifts to a probable change state (no electric support) E. The probability variation state (without electric support) E is a gaming state in which the probability state is a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a normal operation state. The probability variation state (without electric support) E is continued until the next big hit.

  No. When winning 5R with 2R probability variation (with 100 electric supports), state B per 2R occurs, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the big hit is over, the state is changed to the probability variation state (electric support 1) G. The probability variation state (electric support 1) G is a gaming state in which the probability state is a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short time operation state. In addition, when the special figure variation display game is executed 100 times in the probability variation state (electric support 1) G, the state changes to the probability variation state E. No. When winning 6 15R probability variation (with 100 electric support), a state C per 15R occurs, and the special variable prize winning device 38 is opened for 20 seconds or 9 prizes × 15R. Then, after the big hit is over, the state is changed to the probability variation state (electric support 1) G.

  No. 7 wins 2R probability change (with electric support until the next big hit), a state B per 2R occurs, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R. Then, after the big hit is finished, the state shifts to a probability variation state (electric support 2) H. The probability variation state (electric support 2) H is a gaming state in which the probability state is a high probability state and the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is a short time operation state. Note that the probability variation state (electric support 2) H is continued until the next big hit. No. When winning the 8R 15R probability change (with electric support until the next big hit), a state C per 15R occurs, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 20 seconds or 9 wins × 15R. Then, after the big hit is finished, the state shifts to a probability variation state (electric support 2) H.

  In addition, when a small win is won in the normal state D, a small hit state A is generated, and the special variable winning device 38 is opened for 1 second × 2R in the same manner as the 2R per state B. And it returns to the normal state D after the end of the small hit. In addition, when the small hit lottery is won in any of the game states E to H different from the normal state D, the original game state is returned after the small hit ends. In other words, for example, when the small hitting lottery is won in the probability changing state E, the probability changing state E is continued even after the end of the small hitting.

  As described above, after the big hit or the small hit, any one of the normal state D, the probability change state E, the normal state (electric support 1) F, the probability change state (electric support 1) G, and the probability change state (electric support 2) H Will stay in. And in order to make a player recognize whether it is staying in a normal state (D, F) or a probability variation state (E, G, H), the gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a stage mode effect. Yes. For example, a stage corresponding to the normal state and a stage corresponding to the probability variation state are provided, and the player can recognize the staying game state by the background display on the display device 41. Since the presence / absence of the electric support is obvious from the behavior of the normal variation winning device 37, if the player is notified of the normal state or the probable variation state, the player can distinguish the above-described gaming states D to H.

  In this way, the gaming machine 10 is a game state notifying means (game control device) capable of definitely informing which of the first game state (normal probability state) or the second game state (high probability state) is staying. 100, production control device 300). It can also be said that the game state notifying means for notifying that a high probability value is set is provided.

  Next, features of the gaming machine of the first embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a high probability value is set after the end of the special gaming state, a predetermined time elapses until the predetermined number of special figure variation display games are executed after the end of the special gaming state. The special figure variation display game in the first period that is the period until the first execution mode is executed in the first execution mode, and the special figure variation display game after the first period has elapsed in the second execution mode having a shorter variation time than the first execution mode I'm trying to run it.

  When selecting a variation pattern in the game control apparatus 100, the variation corresponding to the variation pattern random value obtained in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition is referred to the variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set. A pattern is selected from a plurality of variation patterns. In the first execution mode, a normal table is used as the variation pattern determination table for selecting the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game, and in the second execution mode, a special table is used. These special table and normal table are one of the variation pattern determination tables for selecting the variation pattern (variation time, contents of effects, etc.) of the special figure variation display game, and are executed in a high probability state. It is a variation pattern determination table used for each special figure variation display game.

  FIG. 12 shows the variation time selected when the result in the special table and the normal table is out of place (starting memory 0 or 1). In the special table, as shown in FIG. 12A, a fluctuation time of 2 seconds is selected regardless of the fluctuation pattern random value. On the other hand, in the normal table, as shown in FIG. 12B, a fluctuation time of 10 to 60 seconds is selected according to the fluctuation pattern random value. That is, the special table is selected to have a shorter variation time than the normal table.

  In the special table, when the result is out of order, the reach state is not generated regardless of the variation pattern random number. In other words, the reach state is generated only when the result mode of the special figure variation display game to be executed is the special result mode. That is, it does not include a variation pattern that is a lost-reach symbol combination that does not match the special result mode when the reach state is reached but all of the identification information is stopped.

  Here, the reach (reach state) includes the display device 41 whose display state can be changed, and the display device 41 derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times. In a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player (special gaming state) when the specified special result mode is achieved, a part of the plurality of display results is not yet derived and displayed. The display state in which the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that becomes the special result mode even when the display control unit 41 proceeds to the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. A display mode that is not. For example, a state where so-called full-rotation reach is performed in a variable display region while maintaining a state in which special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. The reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device 41 proceeds to reach a stage before the display result is derived and displayed, and is determined before the display result is derived and displayed. The display state in the case where at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas that have been performed satisfies the conditions for the special result mode.

  Thus, for example, a decoration variation display game displayed on the display device 41 corresponding to the special figure variation display game varies a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle, and right variation display areas on the display device 41. After displaying, when the display of the result mode is stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, the condition that becomes the special result mode is satisfied in the left and right variable display areas (for example, The state in which the variable display is stopped with the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas among the left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state in which the identification information is obtained (except for the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from the reach state. The reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and the possibility of deriving a special result form is different (reliability is different). As the reach effects, normal reach, special reach 1 (SP1 reach), special reach 2 ( SP2 reach) is set.

  In this way, in the special table, the reach state is generated only when the result of the variable display game to be executed is a special result, so that the player's interest according to the game state can be attracted. A special figure change display game can be performed in a changeable manner. That is, in the period in which the second execution mode is set in which the special result mode is not derived in the first period with a long variation time, the special figure variation display game can be quickly digested and the special game state Can be accelerated. In addition, since the variation time is short and the reach effect cannot be executed in the period in which the second execution mode is set, when the reach state in which the result is out of order is generated, the reach effect is not executed even though the stop symbol is reach. The player may feel uncomfortable, but it is possible to prevent such uncomfortable feeling by generating the reach state only when the result mode is the special result mode.

  From the above, the second execution mode is an execution mode in which the reach state is generated only when the result mode of the variable display game to be executed is the special result mode.

  In order to change the execution mode in such a high probability state, the game control apparatus 100 performs a special table entry rotation speed setting process shown in FIG. 13 during the special game. In the special table rush rotation speed setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is reached (step S140). In the determination of whether or not the probability change big hit (step S140), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state after the end of the special game. In the determination of whether or not this is a probable big hit (step S140), if it is not a probable big hit (step S140; N), the special table entry rotation speed setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S140), if it is a probable big hit (step S140; Y), it is determined whether or not the big hit is made without entering the special mode (step S141). )I do.

  The special mode is a mode in which a variation pattern is selected using a special table, and the special figure variation display game is executed in the second execution mode. As described above, after the special gaming state ends, the special figure fluctuation display game in the first period is executed in the first execution mode, and the special figure fluctuation display game after the elapse of the first period changes more than in the first execution mode. The second execution mode is executed in a short time. The number of big hits without entering the special mode means how many times the special results are derived in the first period, which is the first execution mode, and how many times in the first period. It can be said that this is a big hit. Based on this number of times, the special table entry rotation speed, which is the number of executions of the special gaming state in the first period, is determined.

  When a big hit occurs in the special mode, the counter for counting the number of big hits is cleared without entering the special mode. Further, after the special game based on the big hit which is not the probability variation big hit, the special mode is not shifted. Therefore, the counter that counts the number of big hits without entering the special mode due to the occurrence of a big hit that is not a probability variation big hit is cleared. That is, the big hit that occurred after the special game based on the big hit in the special mode or the big hit that is not the probability variation big hit is the zeroth big hit that occurred without entering the special mode.

  In the determination of whether or not the big hit is made without entering the special mode (step S141), if it is the 0th time or the first time, the special table entry rotation speed is set to 70 times (step S142). Then, the special table entry speed setting process is terminated. Similarly, if it is the second time, a process for setting the special table entry speed to 50 times (step S143), and if it is the third time, a process for setting the special table entry speed to 30 times (step S144). If it is the fourth time, a process for setting the special table entry rotational speed to 10 times (step S145), and if it is the fifth time or more, a process for setting the special table entry rotational speed to one time (step S146). To complete the special table entry speed setting process.

  In other words, the special table entry speed is reduced as the number of times that the special result is derived without entering the special mode is increased, and the special execution mode is derived by setting the second execution mode with a short fluctuation time earlier. It is possible to prevent the player from getting bored by watching the same performance many times.

  From the above, the variable display game means (game control device 100) shortens the first period as the number of consecutive derivation of the special result mode in the first period increases.

  Further, the game control apparatus 100 performs a special table setting process shown in FIG. 14 as a process for setting the variation pattern determination table to be used. In this special table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is being established (step S150). If it is not in the high probability state (step S150; N) in the determination of whether or not it is in the high probability state (step S150), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156).

  In the determination as to whether or not the probable big hit has ended (step S156), is the special figure variation display game result a big hit that is in a high probability state after the end of the special game, and is the end timing of the special game based on the big hit? Is determined. In the determination of whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156), if the probability variation big hit is not over (step S156; N), the special table setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156), if the probability variation big hit is over (step S156; Y), a process of setting a normal table (step S157) is performed. By this process, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected by the normal table in the high probability state after the end of the special game. Thereafter, a process of setting a table change counter (step S158) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated.

  In the process of setting the table change counter (step S158), the special table entry count selected in the special table entry count setting process is set in the table change counter. The table change counter is a counter for managing the first period in which the normal table is set, and details will be described below.

  In the determination of whether or not the state is in a high probability state (step S150), if the state is in the high probability state (step S150; Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S151). In the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S151), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variation display of the identification information (design) in the special symbol variation display game. In the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S151), if the symbol is not stopped (step S151; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is ended (step S156). In the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S151), if the symbol is stopped (step S151; Y), it is determined whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S152).

  Whether the table change counter is 1 or more means whether it is the first period in which the normal table is set. In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S152), if the table change counter is not 1 or more (step S152; N), that is, if it is not the first period, is the probability variation big hit end? It is determined whether or not (step S156). In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S152), if the table change counter is 1 or more (step S152; Y), that is, if it is the first period, the table change counter Is decremented by 1 (step S153).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the table change counter is 0 or less (step S154). If the table change counter is not 0 or less (step S154; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S154). S156) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 0 or less (step S154), if the table change counter is 0 or less (step S154; Y), that is, if the first period ends, the special table Is set (step S155), and it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156). With this process, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game to be executed after the elapse of the first period is selected by the special table.

  The first period, which is a period from the end of the special gaming state to the execution of a predetermined number of special figure display games when a high probability value is set after the end of the special gaming state by the processing as described above. In the first execution mode, the variable display game after the elapse of the first period is executed in the second execution mode with a shorter variation time than the first execution mode, and the high probability value Can be enjoyed in a state where is set, and the occurrence of the next special result mode does not become too late. In other words, in the first period, which is a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state, the special figure variation display game is executed in the execution mode having a longer variation time than the period in which the second execution mode is set thereafter. You can enjoy the game with the value set. In addition, since the second execution mode in which the special figure variation display game is executed in the execution mode having a shorter variation time than the first period is set after the first period, the probability is high. When it is difficult to derive the special result mode, the special result mode can be quickly derived, and the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied.

  From the above, the start information detecting means (game control device 100) for detecting the start information, and the display device 41, based on the detection of the start information by the start information detecting means, a plurality of identification information over a predetermined fluctuation time. The player based on the change display game means (game control device 100) for performing the change display game for displaying the result form after the change display and the result form of the change display game by the change display game means become the special result form. In a gaming machine having a special game execution means (game control device 100) that executes a special game state advantageous to the player, the probability value that the result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode, the normal probability value, and the normal Probability change control means (game control device 100) set to any one of a high probability value higher than the probability value, and notification that a high probability value is set Notification means (production control device 300), the probability change control means sets the probability value to a high probability value after the special gaming state based on a predetermined special result mode, and the variable display game means When a high probability value is set after the end of the state, the variable display game in the first period, which is a period until the predetermined number of variable display games are executed after the end of the special gaming state, is executed in the first execution mode. Then, the change display game after the elapse of the first period is executed in the second execution mode in which the change time is shorter than that in the first execution mode.

  Although the normal table is a variation pattern determination table used for each special figure variation display game executed in a high probability state, the winning probability is a normal probability state, and A table used in the normal state D in which the operation state is the normal operation state may be used as the normal table. That is, the first execution mode may be an execution mode equivalent to the normal state D. Further, the normal table may be a table that can generate more reach states than the table used in the normal state D. In this case, a specific reach that can be seen only in a high probability state may be generated so that the player can enjoy a game in the high probability state.

  In addition, in the game control device 100, a normal chart for determining the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation display game in accordance with the process of setting the normal table (step S157) and the process of setting the special table (step S155). The fluctuation time table may be changed.

  In this case, in the first period in which the variation pattern determination table is a normal table, the first table (for normal game) is selected as the normal variation time table, and in the second period in which the variation pattern determination table is a special table. Select the second table (for special games). As shown in FIG. 15, the variation time of the usual figure change display game set by the first table is 60 seconds, and the change time of the usual figure change display game set by the second table is 2 seconds. That is, in the second period in which the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation display game is shorter than the first period, the fluctuation time of the normal figure fluctuation display game is shortened. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a table setting means for setting a table for determining the length of the variation time of the normal variation display game.

  As described above, in the case of the second execution mode in which the variation time of the special figure variation display game is shorter than that in the first execution mode, the second table in which the variation time of the normal diagram variation display game is shorter than the first table is selected. By doing so, the chances of winning a prize to the normally variable prize-winning device 37 increase, and a decrease in game balls can be prevented. In addition, in the second execution mode in which the variation time is short, it is possible to increase the chance of starting information generation, and to prevent the special figure variation display game from being continuously executed.

  From the above, it is configured to be convertible between the closed state and the open state, and the normal variation winning device 37 that generates the starting information based on the winning of the game ball, and the normal starting information detecting means for detecting the normal starting information (common figure) The start gate 34), the normal variation display game means (game control device 100) for performing the normal variation display game based on the detection of the normal start information by the normal start information detection means, and the result of the normal variation display game are specified results. And a normal variation winning device control means (game control device 100) for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to an open state for a predetermined period. The normal variation display game means has a long variation time of the normal variation display game. Table setting means (game control device 100) for setting a table for determining the length, and the table setting means is a first table in the case of the first execution mode. Select, when a second execution mode is a fact that as change time determined than the first table to select a shorter second table.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification performs a special table entry rotation speed setting process shown in FIG. 16 instead of the special table entry rotation speed setting process shown in FIG.

  In the special table rush rotation speed setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is made (step S160). In the determination of whether or not the probability change big hit (step S140), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state after the end of the special game. In the determination of whether or not this is a probable big hit (step S160), if it is not a probable big hit (step S160; N), the special table rush rotation speed setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S160), if it is a probable big hit (step S160; Y), a process of determining a big hit symbol (step S161) is performed.

  In the process of determining the big hit symbol (step S161), the special table entry rotation speed is determined based on the big hit symbol. In this modified example, there are 11 types of symbols from 1 to 11 in the probability variation big hit symbol, and there are also several types of symbols as normal big hit symbols, and one of them is selected by the random number for the hit symbol Shall be. It should be noted that the jackpot symbol and the symbol (identification information) of the decorative special symbol variation display game displayed on the display device 41 may or may not correspond one-to-one.

  When the big hit symbol is 1 to 3, a process of shifting to the special table 50 steps after the end of the special game (step S162) is performed. That is, 50 is selected as the special table entry speed. When the big hit symbol is 4 to 7, a process of moving to the special table after 60 rotations after the end of the special game (step S163) is performed. That is, 60 is selected as the special table entry speed. When the big hit symbol is 8 to 11, a process of moving to the special table after 70 rotations after the end of the special game (step S164) is performed. That is, 70 is selected as the special table entry speed. By setting it as such a process, the length of the 1st period when a normal table is set becomes random, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Note that the special table migration process shown in FIG. 16 is the same as the special table after the end of the 0th (or 0th, 1st) jackpot that occurred without entering the special mode in the special table entry rotation speed setting process shown in FIG. You may make it perform as a process at the time of setting a rush rotation speed.

  From the above, when the high probability value is set after the end of the special gaming state, the variable display game means (game control apparatus 100) executes the variable display game a predetermined number of times after the end of the special gaming state. The first period, which is the period until, is determined based on the special result mode.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification performs a special table entry rotation speed setting process shown in FIG. 17 instead of the special table entry rotation speed setting process shown in FIG. Further, in the special table setting process shown in FIG. 14, when the lottery is won, the process shifts to the special table.

  In the special table rush rotation speed setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is made (step S170). In the determination of whether or not the probability change big hit (step S170), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a high probability state after the end of the special game. In the determination of whether or not this is a probable big hit (step S170), if it is not a probable big hit (step S170; N), the special table entry rotation speed setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S170), if it is a probable big hit (step S170; Y), a process of determining a big hit symbol (step S171) is performed.

  In the process of determining the big hit symbol (step S171), the special table entry rotational speed is determined based on the big hit symbol. In this modification as well, there are eleven types of symbols from 1 to 11 in the probability variation big hit symbol, and there are multiple types of symbols as other normal big hit symbols, one of which can be selected by a random number for the hit symbol Shall be. It should be noted that the jackpot symbol and the symbol (identification information) of the decorative special symbol variation display game displayed on the display device 41 may or may not correspond one-to-one.

  When the jackpot symbol is 1 to 3, a process of moving to the special table at 10% (step S172) is performed. That is, in the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the special table that is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed, setting is made so that the shift to the special table is won with a probability of 10%. When the big hit symbol is from 4 to 7, a process of shifting to the special table at 20% (step S173) is performed. In other words, in the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the special table that is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed, the transition to the special table is set with a probability of 20%. When the big hit symbol is 8 to 11, a process of moving to the special table at 30% (step S174) is performed. That is, in the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the special table that is performed every time the special figure variation display game is executed, it is set to win the transition to the special table with a probability of 30%.

  Further, a special table setting process shown in FIG. 18 is performed instead of the special table setting process shown in FIG. In this special table setting process, instead of the determination (step S152) of whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more when the symbol is stopped in the special table setting process shown in FIG. 14 (step S151; Y). It is determined whether or not the normal table is being selected (step S180).

  In the determination as to whether or not the normal table is being selected (step S180), if the normal table is not being selected (step S180; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156). . In the determination of whether or not the normal table is being selected (step S180), if the normal table is being selected (step S180; Y), a special table migration lottery (step S181) is performed.

  In the special table migration lottery (step S181), a lottery is performed as to whether or not to migrate to the special table. The winning probability at this time is the probability set in the special table entry probability setting process shown in FIG. After that, it is determined whether or not the special table migration lottery has been won (step S182), and if it has been won (step S182; Y), a special table setting process (step S155) is performed. If the winning combination has not been won (step S182; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156).

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the probability variation big hit has ended (step S156), if the probability variation big hit ends (step S156; Y), a process of setting a normal table (step S153) is performed, and the special table migration lottery is performed. A process of setting a probability value (step S183) is performed. In the process of setting the probability value of the special table migration lottery (step S183), the probability set in the special table entry probability setting process shown in FIG. 17 is set. By setting it as such a process, the length of the 1st period in which a normal table is set becomes random, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the processing shown in FIGS. 17 and 18 is performed in the special table entry rotation speed setting processing shown in FIG. You may make it perform as a process at the time of setting a rush rotation speed.

  From the above, the variable display game means (the game control device 100) performs lottery in the first period, and when the lottery is won, the execution mode of the variable display game is set as the second execution mode. Become. In addition, the winning probability is determined based on the special result mode.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured such that the execution mode of the special figure variation display game is set to the second execution mode based on the elapse of a predetermined time after the end of the special game.

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, a special table setting process shown in FIG. 19 is performed instead of the processes shown in FIGS. In this special table setting process, when it is in a high probability state (step S150; Y), it is determined whether or not it is changing (step S190). In the determination of whether or not the change is in progress (step S190), it is determined whether or not the special figure change display game is changing display.

  In the determination of whether or not the change is occurring (step S190), if the change is not being performed (step S190; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit has ended (step S156). Further, in the determination of whether or not it is changing (step S190), if it is changing (step S190; Y), it is determined whether or not the normal table is being selected (step S191).

  In the determination of whether or not the normal table is being selected (step S191), if the normal table is not being selected (step S191; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit has ended (step S156). . In the determination of whether or not the normal table is being selected (step S191), if the normal table is being selected (step S191; Y), a process of decrementing the variable time cumulative counter by 1 (step S192) is performed. Do. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the value of the variation time cumulative counter is 0 or less (step S193).

  The variable time accumulation counter manages the remaining time of the first period. A predetermined initial value is set to the fluctuation time cumulative counter at the end of the special game, and the value is subtracted when the high probability state is changing and the normal table is selected. . In addition, since it is subtracted at the timing of the interrupt process, the value obtained by multiplying the initial value and the interval (time) of the interrupt process is the cumulative value of the fluctuation time that satisfies the condition for ending the first period. It becomes.

  In the determination of whether or not the value of the variable time cumulative counter is 0 or less (step S193), if the value of the variable time cumulative counter is not 0 or less (step S193; N), it is determined whether or not the probability variable big hit has ended. Determination (step S156) is performed. Further, when the value of the variation time cumulative counter is 0 or less (step S193; Y), a process for setting a special table (step S155) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156). .

  In the determination of whether or not the probability variation big hit is over (step S156), if the probability variation big hit is over (step S156; Y), a process of setting a normal table (step S153) is performed, and the fluctuation time cumulative counter is displayed. Processing for setting an initial value is performed (step S194). In the process of setting the initial value in the accumulated variable time counter (step S194), a constant initial value may be set. For example, the initial value may be set by a process as shown in FIG. 13, FIG. 16, or FIG. You may make it select.

  From the above, the start information detecting means (game control device 100) for detecting the start information, and the display device 41, based on the detection of the start information by the start information detecting means, a plurality of identification information over a predetermined fluctuation time. The player based on the change display game means (game control device 100) for performing the change display game for displaying the result form after the change display and the result form of the change display game by the change display game means become the special result form. In a gaming machine having a special game execution means (game control device 100) that executes a special game state advantageous to the player, the probability value that the result mode of the variable display game becomes the special result mode, the normal probability value, and the normal Probability change control means (game control device 100) set to any one of a high probability value higher than the probability value, and notification that a high probability value is set Notification means (production control device 300), the probability change control means sets the probability value to a high probability value after the special gaming state based on a predetermined special result mode, and the variable display game means When a high probability value is set after the end of the state, the variable display game in the first period, which is a period until a predetermined time elapses after the end of the special gaming state, is executed in the first execution mode. This means that the variable display game after the elapse of the period is executed in the second execution mode in which the change time is shorter than that in the first execution mode. Also, the predetermined time is the accumulated value of the fluctuation time.

  Thus, by setting the predetermined time as the cumulative value of the fluctuation time, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied with the execution of the fluctuation display game having a long fluctuation time. That is, if the end condition of the first period is a predetermined number of executions of the variable display game, a long fluctuation time is set without hitting and the player feels annoyed, but the end condition of the first period is predetermined If the accumulated value of the variation time is added to the accumulated value of the variation time even if the variation time is long, it becomes a period in which the second execution mode is set with a smaller number of variations, and the player may be dissatisfied. Absent. Further, if the end condition of the first period is the predetermined elapsed time, the second execution mode is set even when the player waits without firing the game ball until the predetermined elapsed time is reached (so-called nonstop). Since this is a period, the operating rate of the gaming machine may be reduced. However, if the end condition of the first period is the cumulative value of the predetermined fluctuation time, the first period will not end unless a game is performed, so that stoppage can be prevented and a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine can be prevented.

  It should be noted that the elapsed time after the end of the special game is a predetermined time regardless of whether or not the special figure change display game is being executed without determining whether the game is changing (step S190). If this happens, the first period may end.

  Next, a fourth modification of the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification does not clearly notify the probability state after the end of the special game, but suggests the probability state by the execution mode of the special figure variation display game.

  “Not clearly informing the probability state after the end of the special game” means that in the stage mode production, it is not clearly informed which of the normal state F, the probability variation state G, or H is staying, that is, one stage Is associated with a plurality of gaming states, so that it may be unclearly noticed that there is a possibility of staying in any gaming state. That is, the gaming state notification means (the gaming control device 100 and the effect control device 300) is not likely to stay in either the first gaming state (normal state) or the second gaming state (probability change state). It is configured so that it can be indistinctly notified (not clearly informed of the game state) by a clear stage. Further, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 clearly notify the state of the winning probability clearly (probability change confirmation stage, normal confirmation stage) and the unclear notification state where the state of the winning probability is unclearly notified. It can also be said that it constitutes a notification state setting means for setting either (unclear stage).

  In the gaming machine of the present modification, a special table setting process shown in FIG. 20 is performed instead of the processes shown in FIGS. In the normal state F and the probability variation states G and H, the normal table is set after the special game ends. In this special table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the electric support is being performed (short-time operation state) (step S200). In the determination of whether or not the electric support is being performed (step S200), if the electric support is not being performed (step S200; N), the special table setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the electric support is being performed (step S200), if the electric support is being performed (step S200; Y), it is determined whether or not the high probability state is being performed (step S201).

  In the determination of whether or not it is in a high probability state (step S201), if it is in the high probability state (step S201; Y), it is determined whether or not it is the 40th rotation (step S204). In the determination of whether or not it is the 40th rotation (step S204), it is determined whether or not it is the 40th special figure change display game counted from the end of the special game.

  In the determination of whether or not it is the 40th rotation (step S204), if it is the 40th rotation (step S204; Y), a process of shifting to the special table (step S203) is performed, and the special table setting process is ended. To do. By this process, a special table is set instead of the normal table from the next special figure variation display game. In the determination of whether it is the 40th rotation (step S204), when it is not the 40th rotation (step S204; N), it is determined whether it is the 80th rotation (step S205).

  In the determination of whether or not it is the 80th rotation (step S205), if it is the 80th rotation (step S205; Y), a process of shifting to the normal table (step S206) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated. . By this process, the normal table is set instead of the special table from the next special figure variation display game. In the determination of whether or not it is the 80th rotation (step S205), when it is not the 80th rotation (step S205; N), the special table setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the high probability state (step S201; N) in the determination as to whether or not it is in the high probability state (step S201), it is determined whether or not it is the 40th rotation (step S202). In the determination of whether or not it is the 40th rotation (step S202), if it is the 40th rotation (step S202; Y), a process of shifting to the special table (step S203) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated. To do. By this process, a special table is set instead of the normal table from the next special figure variation display game. In the determination of whether it is the 40th rotation (step S202), if it is not the 40th rotation (step S202; N), it is determined whether it is the 80th rotation (step S207).

  In the determination of whether or not it is the 80th rotation (step S207), when it is the 80th rotation (step S207; Y), a process of shifting to the normal table at a rate of 10% (step S208) is performed, and the special table The setting process ends. With this process, a normal table is set in place of the special table from the next special figure variation display game with a probability of 10%. Further, in the determination of whether or not it is the 80th rotation (step S207), when it is not the 80th rotation (step S207; N), the special table setting process is terminated.

  With the above processing, in the case of a high probability state, the 1st to 40th rotations are designated as normal tables, the 41st to 80th rotations are designated as special tables, and the 81st rotation is designated as a normal table. On the other hand, in the normal probability state, the first to 40th rotation is a normal table, and the 41st to 80th rotation is a special table. The process up to this point is the same as in the case of the high probability state. However, from the 81st rotation, it is mainly a special table. This allows the player to recognize the probability state. However, even in the normal probability state, a normal table is used from the 81st rotation with a probability of 10%, so that the player has a sense of expectation of being in the high probability state, and the interest is improved.

  In addition, since the normal table is set for a predetermined period after the end of the special game, it is possible to enjoy the game in a state where there is a possibility of a high probability state. Moreover, since the special table is set thereafter, the occurrence of the next special result mode is not too late. That is, in the first period, which is a predetermined period after the end of the special gaming state, the variation display game is executed in an execution mode having a longer variation time than the period in which the subsequent second execution mode is set. You can enjoy the game in a possible state. In addition, since the second execution mode in which the variable display game is executed in the execution mode having a shorter variation time than that of the first period is set after the first period, it is quite easy despite the high probability. When the special result mode is not derived, the special result mode can be quickly derived, and the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied.

  From the above, on the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 100) is a special result accompanied by the operation of the condition device, the clear notification state for clearly informing the winning probability and the winning probability are unclear. An indistinct informing state for informing is provided with an informing state setting means (game control device 100) for setting either state, and the variable display game means (game control device 100) is in the special gaming state in the indistinct informing state. After the completion of, the variable display game in the first period, which is a period until the predetermined number of variable display games are executed, is executed in the first execution mode, and the predetermined number of variable display games are executed after the first period has elapsed. The variable display game in the second period that is the period until the second execution mode is executed in the second execution mode having a shorter variation time than the first execution mode, and the execution mode of the variable display game after the elapse of the second period is set to the winning probability Hazuki first execution mode and the fact that to choose from one of the second execution mode.

  Next, the gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the basic configuration described in the first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly the different portions. explain.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special game is not clearly notified. If the probability state after the end of the special game is not clearly notified, in the stage mode production, it is not clearly informed whether the normal state D or the probability variation state E is staying, and the normal state F, the probability variation state G , H is not clearly informed of where you are staying. That is, by making one stage correspond to a plurality of gaming states, it is indefinitely informing that there is a possibility of staying in any gaming state. That is, the gaming state notification means (the gaming control device 100 and the effect control device 300) is not likely to stay in either the first gaming state (normal state) or the second gaming state (probability change state). It is configured so that it can be indistinctly notified (not clearly informed of the game state) by a clear stage. Further, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 clearly notify the state of the winning probability clearly (probability change confirmation stage, normal confirmation stage) and the unclear notification state where the state of the winning probability is unclearly notified. It can also be said that it constitutes a notification state setting means for setting either (unclear stage).

  For example, by not clearly informing whether the user is staying in the normal state D or the probability variation state E, the transition destination state indicated by the dotted line in FIG. Normal state D after completion) Probability variation state E after completion of 2R probability variation (no electric support) from the behavior of the special variation winning device 38 at the time of hitting and the behavior of the normal variation winning device 37 after the winning end It cannot be determined in which state. As a result, since it is not completely denied that the 2R probability change was hit, the player can be expected to be in the probability change state E.

  Further, when the game control device 100 selects a variation pattern (the variation time length of the variation display game or the content of the effect (for example, presence / absence of reach)), a variation pattern determination for which a plurality of variation patterns are set is selected. With reference to the table, a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value acquired in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition is selected from a plurality of variation patterns. There are a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables selected based on the game, but in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the special figure variation display game that is executed after the end of the special game based on 2R probability variation, 2R normal hit and small hit As a result, the gaming state is unclearly reported as described above. In addition, it is difficult to guess the game state, and it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the game state may be in a high probability state, thereby improving the interest of the game. Table selection means for selecting a table to be used for selecting the variation pattern from a plurality of tables.

  FIG. 21 shows a case in which the result is out of place in the special table set as the same table after the special game is finished and the normal table set after executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times in the special table. The variation time selected in (starting memory 0 or 1) is shown. The special table shown in FIG. 21B is set to have a fluctuation time that is 3 seconds longer than the normal table shown in FIG. In other words, the special table is selected to have a longer variation time than the normal table.

  In the game control apparatus 100, a special table setting process shown in FIG. 22 is performed as a process for setting the variation pattern determination table to be used. In this special table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S210). In the determination as to whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S210), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variation display of the identification information (design) in the special symbol variation display game. In the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S210), when the symbol is not stopped (step S210; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit is ended (step S215).

  In the determination of whether or not it is a small hit end (step S215), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit and is the end timing of the special game based on the small hit. If it is not the small hit end (step S215; N) in the determination as to whether or not the small hit end (step S215), it is determined whether or not the 2R probability change hit ends (step S216). In the determination of whether or not the small hit is ended (step S215), if the small hit is ended (step S215; Y), processing for setting a special table (step S218) is performed. By this process, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected by the special table after the end of the small hit. This special table forms the same first table that is selected for the special figure variation display game that is executed after the end of the special game. It can also be said that the special table is a table set in a period when the expectation level for the high probability state is high. Thereafter, a process of setting a predetermined number in the table change counter (step S219) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated.

  The table change counter is a counter for managing a period during which the special table is set, and for example, 30 is set as a predetermined number. Thus, as will be described later, the special table is set until the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times after the end of the special game.

  In the determination of whether or not the 2R probability variation end has been made (step S216), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a 2R probability variation and is the end timing of the special game based on the 2R probability variation. In the determination of whether or not the 2R probability variation end has been completed (step S216), when the 2R probability variation termination is not complete (step S216; N), it is determined whether or not the 2R normal variation termination is complete (step S217). If it is determined whether or not the 2R probability variation end has been completed (step S216), if the 2R probability variation termination is complete (step S216; Y), processing for setting a special table (step S218) is performed. With this process, after the end of the 2R probability variation, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected by the special table. Thereafter, a process of setting a predetermined number in the table change counter (step S219) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated.

  In the determination of whether or not the 2R normal game is over (step S217), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is the 2R normal game and the special game end timing based on the 2R normal game. In the determination of whether or not the 2R normal hit is finished (step S217), when the 2R normal hit is not finished (step S217; N), the special table setting process is ended. If it is determined whether or not the 2R normal hit is finished (step S217), if the 2R normal hit is finished (step S217; Y), processing for setting a special table (step S218) is performed. With this process, after the end of 2R normal, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected by the special table. Thereafter, a process of setting a predetermined number in the table change counter (step S219) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S210), when the symbol is stopped (step S210; Y), it is determined whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S211).

  Whether the table change counter is 1 or more means whether it is a period during which the special table is set. In determining whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S211), if the table change counter is not 1 or more (step S211; N), that is, if it is not the period for which the special table is set, the small hit It is determined whether or not the process is complete (step S215). In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S211), when the table change counter is 1 or more (step S211; Y), that is, when the special table is set. Then, the table change counter is decremented by 1 (step S212).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the table change counter is 0 or less (step S213). If the table change counter is not 0 or less (step S213; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit end is reached (step S213). S215) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 0 or less (step S213), when the table change counter is 0 or less (step S213; Y), that is, when the period for setting the special table ends. Performs a process for setting a normal table (step S214), and determines whether or not the small hit is over (step S215).

  Thereby, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game executed after the elapse of the period for which the special table is set is selected by the normal table. In other words, when a special result is not derived even if a specific number of special figure variation display game is performed within a set period of the special table, the normal table is shifted to the normal table, and the normal table forms the first table. A second table different from the above is formed. In addition, it can be said that the normal table forms a table set in a period in which the degree of expectation for the high probability state is low.

  By the above processing, the variable display game executed after the end of the special game based on the second hit (per 2R probability change), the third hit (small hit) and the fourth hit (per 2R normal) is selected. Since the tables are the same first table (special table), it is difficult to know whether or not the state is a high probability state, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, there are few chances that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit, and the player will run the special figure fluctuation display game where the result is out of play for a long time, and nothing can be expected during this period, and the game is monotonous. It was. However, since the third hit (small hit) without the operation of the condition device can be generated, the game can be changed by increasing the generation chance for the third hit, and further, the second hit (2R probability change) Win), third hit (small hit), and fourth hit (2R normal hit) based on the special figure variation display game executed after the end of the special game, the same table is selected. Since the player can expect a transition to the second winning probability (high probability) even if any hit occurs, the player can play a game while keeping his sense of expectation.

  In addition, after the special game based on the second hit (per 2R probability variation), the third hit (small hit) and the fourth hit (per 2R normal) is finished, the special figure after executing the special figure variation display game a predetermined number of times. Since the second table (normal table) different from the first table (special table) is selected for the variable display game, the player has a sense of expectation over a long period of time when there is a high possibility that it is not in a high probability state. Can prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied.

  From the above, the lottery means (game control device 100) that executes the lottery on the condition that the game ball has won the starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37), and the lottery result of the lottery means Based on the display, the display device (display device 41, special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52) displays the result after the identification information is variably displayed over a predetermined variability time. The game execution means (game control device 100), the variation pattern setting means (game control device 100) for setting the variation pattern of the variation display game, and the lottery result by the lottery means are advantageous to the player. Special game execution means (game control device 100) for executing a special game, and a special change that can be changed between a winning possible state in which a game ball can be won in a special game and an impossible winning state in which the game ball can not be won In a gaming machine equipped with a prize device 38, the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device on condition that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device. Winning probability changing means (game control device 100) for setting the winning probability to either the first winning probability or the second winning probability that is higher than the first winning probability is provided. A special result that accompanies the operation of the condition device, and the special game execution means selects the first operation mode as the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38 (per 15R), and the special result that accompanies the operation of the condition device. In this case, the special game execution means selects the second operation mode, which is less profitable for the player than the first operation mode, as the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38, and the winning probability after the special game state ends. Strange The second win in which the second winning probability is set by the means and the special result without the operation of the condition device, and the special game executing means selects the second operation mode as the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38. The variation pattern setting means refers to the variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set, and corresponds to the variation pattern determination random value acquired in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition. A variation pattern to be determined is determined from a plurality of variation patterns, and includes table selection means (game control device 100) for selecting a table to be used for selection of the variation pattern from the plurality of tables. The table selected for the variable display game executed after the end of the special game based on 2 wins and 3 wins is made the same first table. It will be.

  The special result is a special result accompanied by the operation of the condition device, and the special game execution means (game control device 100) selects the second operation mode as the operation mode of the special variable winning device 38, and the special game. The fourth win in which the first win probability is set by the winning probability changing means (game control device 100) after the end of the state is included, and the table selecting means (game control device 100) is the second win, the third win and the third win. The table selected for the variable display game executed after the end of the special game based on 4 is made the same first table.

  In addition, the table selection means (game control device 100), for the variable display game after executing the predetermined number of variable display games after the end of the special game based on the second hit, the third hit and the fourth hit, This means that a second table different from the first table is selected.

  Note that the period during which the special table is set may be in the indistinct notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified, and the period in which the normal table is set may be in the clear notification state in which the probability state is clearly notified. .

  In addition, after the special game ends, the same special table may be set for a predetermined period, and the table to be set may be changed according to the probability state after the predetermined period has elapsed. For example, after the elapse of a predetermined period, a normal table is set when the normal probability state is set, and a special table is set when the high probability state is set. Or vice versa. In addition, it is set as the unclear notification state which does not alert | report a probability state clearly after progress of a predetermined period. By doing in this way, a probability state can be suggested by the difference in a fluctuation pattern.

  That is, the table selection means (game control device 100) has the first winning probability (normal probability) after the end of the special game based on the third hit (small hit) and the fourth hit (2R normal hit), Fluctuation display game of a predetermined number of times when either the second winning probability (high probability state) after the end of the special game based on 2 (2R probability variation) and 3rd (small hit) The table to be selected for the variable display game after executing the above may be a table different from the same table.

  In addition, after the special game ends, the predetermined period for setting the same special table may be a period that varies depending on the probability state. For example, the predetermined period is made longer in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. Or vice versa. Such processing can be performed by selecting a value to be set in the first table change counter according to the probability state. In addition, it is set as the unclear notification state which does not alert | report a probability state clearly after progress of a predetermined period. By doing in this way, a probability state can be suggested by the difference in a fluctuation pattern.

  That is, the table selection means (game control device 100) changes a predetermined number of times after the end of the special game based on the second hit (per 2R probability change), the third hit (small hit), and the fourth hit (per 2R normal). The table selected for the variable display game after the display game is executed is a table different from the same table, and the first winning probability (normal probability) after the end of the special game based on the third and fourth hits. The predetermined number of times may be different between the case and the case of the second winning probability (high probability) after the special game based on the second hit and the third hit.

  In addition, the normal table is always set for small hits, 2R normal hits, and 2R probabilistic hits, but the normal table is set with a predetermined probability. In other cases, the special table is set from the beginning. You may make it do.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to select a special table for a special figure fluctuation display game after a special number of special figure fluctuation display games have been executed after the end of the special game.

  In the game control apparatus 100, the special table setting process shown in FIG. 23 is performed instead of the special table setting process shown in FIG. In this special table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S210). If the symbol is not stopped (step S210; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit is ended (step S215). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the small hit end (step S215), if the small hit end is not completed (step S215; N), it is determined whether or not the 2R probability change end is determined (step S216). Further, in the determination of whether or not the small hit ends (step S215), if the small hit ends (step S215; Y), a process of setting a normal table (step S229) is performed. By this process, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected by the normal table after the end of the small hit. Thereafter, a process of setting a predetermined number in the first table change counter (step S230) is performed, a process of clearing the second table change counter (step S231) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated.

  The first table change counter is a counter for managing a period during which the normal table is set after the end of the special game. For example, 30 is set as a predetermined number. Thereby, as will be described later, the normal table is set until the special figure variation display game is executed 30 times after the end of the special game. The table change counter 2 is a counter for managing a period during which the special table is set after the period during which the normal table is set. This counter is set later.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the 2R probability variation end has been completed (step S216), in the case where the 2R probability variation termination is not complete (step S216; N), it is determined whether or not the 2R normal variation termination is complete (step S217). . If it is determined whether or not the 2R probability variation end has been completed (step S216), if the 2R probability variation termination is complete (step S216; Y), a process of setting a normal table (step S229) is performed. By this process, after the end of the 2R probability variation, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected by the normal table. Thereafter, a process of setting a predetermined number in the first table change counter (step S230) is performed, a process of clearing the second table change counter (step S231) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated.

  Further, in the determination of whether or not the 2R normal end is reached (step S217), if the 2R normal hit is not ended (step S217; N), the special table setting process is ended. If it is determined whether or not the 2R normal hit is finished (step S217), if the 2R normal hit is finished (step S217; Y), a process of setting a normal table (step S229) is performed. With this process, after the completion of the 2R normal hit, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game is selected by the normal table. Thereafter, a process of setting a predetermined number in the first table change counter (step S230) is performed, a process of clearing the second table change counter (step S231) is performed, and the special table setting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S210), if the symbol is stopped (step S210; Y), it is determined whether or not the first table change counter is 1 or more (step S220). Do.

  Whether or not the first table change counter is 1 or more is whether or not the normal table after the end of the special game is set. In determining whether or not the first table change counter is 1 or more (step S220), if the first table change counter is not 1 or more (step S220; N), that is, the normal table after the end of the special game is If it is not the set period, it is determined whether or not the small hit is over (step S215). In the determination of whether or not the first table change counter is 1 or more (step S220), if the first table change counter is 1 or more (step S220; Y), that is, normal after the end of the special game If it is the period for which the table is set, the first table change counter is decremented by 1 (step S221).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first table change counter is 0 or less (step S222). If the first table change counter is not 0 or less (step S222; N), the second table change counter is 1 or more. Is determined (step S225). In the determination of whether or not the first table change counter is 0 or less (step S222), if the first table change counter is 0 or less (step S222; Y), that is, normal after the end of the special game When the period for setting the table ends, processing for setting a special table (step S223) is performed, and processing for setting a predetermined number to the second table change counter (step S224) is performed.

  The second table change counter is a counter for managing the period during which the special table is set after the end of the period for setting the normal table. For example, 30 is set as the predetermined number. Thereby, a special table will be set until 30 special figure fluctuation display games are executed.

  In the determination of whether or not the second table change counter is 1 or more (step S225), it is determined whether or not the special table is set. In the determination of whether or not the second table change counter is 1 or more (step S225), when the second table change counter is not 1 or more (step S225; N), that is, when the special table is not set. Determines whether or not the small hit is over (step S215). Further, in the determination of whether or not the second table change counter is 1 or more (step S225), when the second table change counter is 1 or more (step S225; Y), that is, a period during which the special table is set. If so, the second table change counter is decremented by 1 (step S226).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the second table change counter is 0 or less (step S227). If the second table change counter is not 0 or less (step S227; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit is ended. (Step S215). Further, in the determination of whether or not the second table change counter is 0 or less (step S227), when the second table change counter is 0 or less (step S227; Y), that is, a period during which the special table is set. When the process ends, a process for setting a normal table (step S228) is performed, and it is determined whether or not the small hit is completed (step S215).

  Through the above-described process, a special-number variation display game is executed a specific number of times after the special game based on the second hit (per 2R probability variation), the third hit (small hit) and the fourth hit (per 2R normal) is completed. Since the special table is selected for the special figure variation display game after the game has been performed, the player's expectation can be raised until after the specific rotation speed.

  From the above, the table selection means (game control device 100) is a variable display game after executing a specific number of variable display games after the end of the special game based on the second hit, the third hit and the fourth hit. On the other hand, the first table is selected.

  Note that after the elapse of the period in which the special table is set, the ambiguity notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified may be changed to the clear notification state in which the probability state is clearly notified.

  Further, after a predetermined period for setting the special table, the table to be set may be changed depending on the probability state. For example, after the elapse of a predetermined period, a normal table is set when the normal probability state is set, and a special table is set when the high probability state is set. Or vice versa. In addition, it is set as the unclear notification state which does not alert | report a probability state clearly after progress of a predetermined period. By doing in this way, a probability state can be suggested by the difference in a fluctuation pattern.

  That is, the table selection means (game control device 100) has the first winning probability (normal probability) after the end of the special game based on the third hit (small hit) and the fourth hit (2R normal hit), A specific number of variable display games in the case of either the second winning probability (high probability state) after the end of the special game based on 2 (2R probability variation) and 3rd (small) per game After executing, the table selected for the variable display game after executing the predetermined number of variable display games for selecting the first table may be different from the same table.

  In addition, after the special game ends, the period for setting the normal table may be a period that varies depending on the probability state. For example, the period is longer in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. Or vice versa. The period for setting the special table may be a period that varies depending on the probability state. For example, the period is longer in the high probability state than in the normal probability state. Or vice versa. Such processing can be performed by selecting a value to be set in the first table change counter or the second table change counter according to the probability state. It should be noted that the period in which the normal table is set and the period in which the special table is set thereafter are in an unclear notification state in which the probability state is not clearly notified. By doing in this way, a probability state can be suggested by the difference in a fluctuation pattern.

  That is, the table selection means (game control device 100) changes the specific number of times after the end of the special game based on the second hit (per 2R probability change), the third hit (small hit) and the fourth hit (per 2R normal). The table selected for the display game is the same table, the table selected for the predetermined number of variable display games after executing the specific number of variable display games is the same table different from the same table, With the first winning probability (ordinary probability) after the end of the special game based on the third and fourth winnings, and with the second winning probability (high probability) after the end of the special game based on the second and third winning The specific number and / or the predetermined number of times may be different in some cases.

  Next, the gaming machine of the third embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described second embodiment, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. The gaming machine of this embodiment improves the interest of the game by making various changes based on the small hits.

  There are few chances that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit with the operation of the condition device, and the player will run the special figure fluctuation display game where the result is out of play for a long time. Was monotonous. However, simply increasing the chance of generating a big hit with the operation of the condition device may break the profit balance between the game store and the player. Therefore, it is possible to generate a small hit without the operation of the condition device, and increase the chance of generating a small hit to change the game and improve the interest of the game.

  However, there is a possibility that the player may be dissatisfied only by increasing the occurrence frequency of the small hits that is not so advantageous for the player. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even if the occurrence frequency of the small hits is increased, the interest of the game can be improved without causing the player to be dissatisfied.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special table setting process shown in FIG. 22 is performed, but the determination of whether or not the small hit has ended (step S215) is not performed, and the process when the small hit occurs is shown in FIG. The table setting process shown is performed. In this table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the small hit is over (step S240). In the determination of whether or not it is the end of the small hit (step S240), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit and the end timing of the special game based on the small hit. In the determination of whether or not the small hit is ended (step S240), when the small hit is not ended (step S240; N), the table setting process is ended. Further, in the determination of whether or not the small hit end (step S240), in the case of the small hit end (step S240; Y), it is determined whether or not there is an electric support (step S241).

  In the determination as to whether or not there is electric support (step S241), it is determined whether or not the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37 becomes the short-time operating state after the end of the small hit. In the determination of whether or not there is electric support (step S241), when there is no electric support (step S241; N), a process of setting a special table (step S242) is performed, and the table setting process is ended. In the determination of whether or not there is power support (step S241), if there is power support (step S241; Y), a process for setting a normal table (step S242) is performed, and the table setting process is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the special table has a longer variation time to be selected than the normal table. During the electric support, it becomes easy to win the normal variation winning device 37, so start-up memory is likely to occur, and the game can be played efficiently by using a variation pattern with a short variation time. By making such a change in the variation pattern determination table triggered by a small hit, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied even if the occurrence frequency of the small hit is increased.

  From the above, the table includes a normal table and a special table having a longer variation time than the normal table, and is configured to be convertible between a closed state and an open state, and start information is obtained based on a winning game ball. By changing the normal variation winning device 37 to be generated and the control related to the conversion of the normal variation winning device 37, it is easier to win the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 than in the normal operation state. And a normally variable winning device control means (game control device 100) that generates any of the winning easy states, and the table selection means (game control device 100) has a small hit in the normal operation state. If a special table is selected after the end of the special game, and if a small hit occurs in the easy to win state, the normal table is selected after the end of the special game. It made.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. In the gaming machine of this modification, when a small hit occurs in the unclear notification state, the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is set to the short-time operation state.

  In order to perform such a process, the game control apparatus 100 performs an electric support start process shown in FIG. In this electric support start process, first, it is determined whether or not a high-latency is being performed (step S250). “Highly probable” is a state in which the probability state is a high probability state and is an unclear notification state. In the determination of whether or not the high-accuracy latent is being performed (step S250), when the high-accuracy latent is not being performed (step S250; N), the electric support start process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the high-accuracy latency is being performed (step S250), if the high-accuracy latency is being determined (step S250; Y), it is determined whether or not the small hit is ended (step S251). .

  In the determination as to whether or not the small hit is over (step S251), it is determined whether or not the result of the special figure variation display game is a small hit and is the end timing of the special game based on the small hit. In the determination of whether or not the small hit is ended (step S251), when the small hit is not ended (step S251; N), the electric support start processing is ended. In addition, in the determination of whether or not the small hit is ended (step S251), if the small hit is ended (step S251; Y), a process for starting the electric support (step S252) is performed, and the electric support start process is performed. Exit. In addition, when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state before the occurrence of the small hit, the short-time operation state is also obtained after the end of the small hit.

  As described above, when a small hit occurs in the unclear notification state, the probability state is clarified with the small hit as a trigger by setting the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 to the short-time operation state. That is, the probability state becomes clear when a small hit occurs in a state where the normal state D or the probability variation state E shown in FIG. 11 is not clearly notified. This prevents the player from being dissatisfied even if the occurrence frequency of the small hits is increased. Note that the probability state may be notified by the display device 41 or the like based on the occurrence of the small hit in a state where the normal state D or the probability variation state E is not clearly notified.

  From the above, the normal variation winning control means (game control device 100) is in the state of facilitating winning (short-time operation) after the end of the special game, when a small win occurs when the second winning probability (high probability). State).

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine according to the present modification selects the variation pattern determination table after the end of the special game based on the small hit according to the probability state.

  As shown in FIG. 26, in the gaming machine of this modification, eight types of symbols corresponding to the small hits are set. This symbol is selected with a predetermined random number (for example, a winning symbol random number) at the time of winning a small hit, and is selected by the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52. A display as shown in FIG. 26 is made corresponding to the symbol. However, in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41, the type of the small hit is not clearly displayed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special table setting process shown in FIG. 22 is performed, but the determination of whether or not the small hit has ended (step S215) is not performed, and the process when a small hit occurs is shown in FIG. The small hit table migration process shown is performed. In this small hit table migration process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit has occurred (step S260). In the determination of whether or not a small hit has occurred (step S260), if a small hit has not occurred (step S260; N), a process for setting a normal table (step S266) is performed, and a small hit table migration process is performed. Exit. Further, in the determination of whether or not the small hit has occurred (step S260), if the small hit has occurred (step S260; Y), it is determined whether or not the probability change is in progress (high probability state) (step S261). )I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the probability change is being performed (step S261), if the probability change is being performed (step S261; Y), it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol data is greater than 1 (step S262). The small hit symbol data is data corresponding to the small hit symbol as shown in FIG. In the determination of whether or not the small hit symbol data is greater than 1 (step S262), it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol data corresponding to the currently generated small hit is greater than 1 (any of 2 to 8).

  When determining whether or not the small hit symbol data is greater than 1 (step S262), if the small hit symbol data is not greater than 1 (step S262; N), that is, if the small hit symbol data is 1, the normal table Is set (step S266), and the small hit table migration process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the small hit symbol data is greater than 1 (step S262), if the small hit symbol data is greater than 1 (step S262; Y), that is, if the small hit symbol data is 2 to 8 Then, the processing for setting the special table (step S263) is performed, and the small hit table migration processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the probability change is being made (step S261), if the probability change is not being changed (step S261; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit symbol data is larger than 4 (step S264). In the determination of whether or not the small hit symbol data is larger than 4 (step S264), when the small hit symbol data is not larger than 4 (step S264; N), that is, when the small hit symbol data is 1 to 4, A process for setting a normal table (step S265) is performed, and the small hit table migration process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the small hit symbol data is larger than 4 (step S264), when the small hit symbol data is larger than 4 (step S264; Y), that is, when the small hit symbol data is 5 to 8 Performs processing for setting a special table (step S263), and ends the small hit table migration processing.

  By the above processing, after the small hit, a special table is set with a probability of 7/8 if the probability state is a high probability state, and a special table is set with a probability of 4/8 if the probability state is normal. Is done. In other words, when the probability state is a high probability state, it is more likely that a special table will be set after the end of the small hit than when it is a normal probability state. Will be. This prevents the player from being dissatisfied even if the occurrence frequency of the small hits is increased.

  Next, the gaming machine of the fourth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the basic configuration described in the first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly the different portions. explain.

  Even in the gaming machine of this embodiment, the probability state after the end of the special game is not clearly notified. If the probability state after the end of the special game is not clearly notified, in the stage mode production, it is not clearly informed whether the normal state D or the probability variation state E is staying, and the normal state F, the probability variation state G , H is not clearly informed of where you are staying. That is, by making one stage correspond to a plurality of gaming states, it is indefinitely informing that there is a possibility of staying in any gaming state. That is, the gaming state notification means (the gaming control device 100 and the effect control device 300) is not likely to stay in either the first gaming state (normal state) or the second gaming state (probability change state). It is configured so that it can be indistinctly notified (not clearly informed of the game state) by a clear stage. Further, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 clearly notify the state of the winning probability clearly (probability change confirmation stage, normal confirmation stage) and the unclear notification state where the state of the winning probability is unclearly notified. It can also be said that it constitutes a notification state setting means for setting either (unclear stage).

  For example, by not clearly informing whether the user is staying in the normal state D or the probability variation state E, the transition destination state indicated by the dotted line in FIG. Normal state D after completion) Probability variation state E after completion of 2R probability variation (no electric support) from the behavior of the special variation winning device 38 at the time of hitting and the behavior of the normal variation winning device 37 after the winning end It cannot be determined in which state. As a result, since it is not completely denied that the 2R probability change was hit, the player can be expected to be in the probability change state E.

  Further, when the game control apparatus 100 selects a variation pattern (such as the variation time length of the variation display game or the content of the presentation (for example, presence or absence of reach)), the variation pattern determination in which a plurality of variation patterns are set. The variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value acquired in association with the establishment of the predetermined condition is selected from a plurality of variation patterns with reference to the table. The variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables that are selected based on the gaming state and the like. However, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the special game based on 2R probability variation, 2R normal hit, and small hit The table to be selected for the special figure variation display game executed after the end is set to the same latent table. This makes it difficult to guess the gaming state in addition to informing the gaming state unclearly as described above, and can give the player a sense of expectation that it may be in a high probability state. Interest can be improved. That is, the game control apparatus 100 serves as a table selection unit that selects a table used for selecting the variation pattern from a plurality of tables.

  Then, based on the fact that a small hit occurs during high-accuracy latency, which is a state in which the probability state is a high probability state and an unclear notification state, a variation pattern determination table to be used is changed to a specific table (variation time length). Table) to suggest a high probability state.

  The game control apparatus 100 performs a table setting process shown in FIG. 28 in order to perform such control. In this table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit has occurred (step S270). If no small hit has occurred (step S270; N), the table setting process is terminated. If a small hit has occurred (step S270; Y), it is determined whether or not a high-latency is being performed (step S271).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a high-accuracy latency (step S271), if it is not the high-accuracy latency (step S271; N), the table setting process ends. In this case, the latent table is continuously used. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a high-accuracy latency (step S271), when the high-accuracy latency is being performed (step S271; Y), a process of setting a variable time length table (step S272) is performed, and the table The setting process ends. In this case, the latency table is changed to the variable time length table. In this way, the change pattern determination table is changed with a small hit as an opportunity to suggest a high probability state.

  Here, the selectable change time by the latent table is 10 to 60 seconds, and the selectable change time range is 50 seconds. On the other hand, the variation time length table is a variation pattern determination table that sets a variation time longer by about 3 seconds than the latent table. In this way, the difference in the variation time between the latency table and the variation time length table is sufficiently shorter than the variation time range that can be selected with the latency table, so the table is changed from the latency table to the variation time length table. However, the player does not immediately notice the difference in the variation pattern, and can understand the difference by playing the special-figure variation display game a plurality of times (for example, about 10 times). By doing in this way, after the end of the small hit, it is possible to attract the player's interest over a plurality of special figure variation display games, and the occurrence of the small hit can improve the interest.

  As described above, when the second winning probability (high probability) is in the unclear notification state, the table can be changed by making it possible to select a specific table based on the occurrence of the small hit. (Change of variation pattern) suggests that the state is a high probability state, and the interest of the special figure variation display game can be improved. In other words, in order to infer whether or not it is in a high probability state, the player comes to pay attention to each variation pattern of the special figure variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times. It is possible to continuously improve the interest of the special figure variation display game as compared with the case where the variation pattern is changed at the time of notification. In addition, there are few chances that the result of the special figure fluctuation display game will be a big hit, and the player will run the special figure fluctuation display game where the result is out of play for a long time, and nothing can be expected during this period, and the game is monotonous. It was. However, since it is possible to generate a small hit without the operation of the condition device, it is possible to change the game if the chance of generating a small hit is increased, and further, it is possible to change the variation pattern with the small hit as an opportunity. Therefore, the game is played with a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the small hit, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  From the above, the lottery means (game control device 100) that executes the lottery on the condition that the game ball has won the starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37), and the lottery result of the lottery means Based on the display, the display device (display device 41, special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52) displays the result after the identification information is variably displayed over a predetermined variability time. The game execution means (game control device 100), the variation pattern setting means (game control device 100) for setting the variation pattern of the variation display game, and the lottery result by the lottery means are advantageous to the player. Special game execution means (game control device 100) for executing a special game, and a special change that can be changed between a winning possible state in which a game ball can be won in a special game and an impossible winning state in which the game ball can not be won In a gaming machine equipped with a prize device 38, the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device on condition that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device. The winning probability changing means (game control device 100) that sets the winning probability to either the first winning probability or the second winning probability that is higher than the first winning probability, and the lottery result of the lottery means Notification that sets one of a clear notification state that clearly notifies the winning probability and an unclear notification state that unambiguously notifies the winning probability on condition that a special result with the operation of the condition device is obtained. State setting means (game control device 100, effect control device 300), and the special result includes a small hit that does not involve the operation of the condition device, and the variation pattern setting means has a plurality of variation patterns set. Fluctuating The change pattern corresponding to the random number value for determining the variation pattern acquired in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition is determined from the plurality of variation patterns with reference to the table for determining the variation pattern. Table selection means (game control device 100) for selecting a table to be used from a plurality of tables, and the table selection means has a small hit when the winning probability is the second winning probability and the unclear notification state. Based on the occurrence, a specific table can be selected.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine according to the present modification uses a specific table as a variation pattern determination table used at a predetermined interval based on the occurrence of a small hit in a state where the probability state is a high probability state and an unclear notification state. (Variation time length table) is changed to suggest a high probability state.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the table setting process shown in FIG. 29 is performed instead of the table setting process shown in FIG. In this table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit has occurred (step S270). If no small hit has occurred (step S270; N), the table setting process is terminated. If a small hit has occurred (step S270; Y), it is determined whether or not a high-latency is being performed (step S271).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a high-accuracy latency (step S271), if the high-accuracy latency is being determined (step S271; Y), a process for setting a table shift once every 20 revolutions (step S280) is performed. Then, the table setting process ends. Further, in the determination of whether or not there is a high-accuracy latency (step S271), if it is not the high-accuracy latency (step S271; N), a process (step S281) for performing a table shift once every 50 revolutions is performed. To finish the table setting process.

  In the process for setting the table to shift once every 20 revolutions (step S280), after the special game based on the small hit, the special figure fluctuation display game that becomes the 20th time each time the special figure fluctuation display game is executed 20 times. For this, a variable time length table is set as a specific table. That is, for the special figure variation display game that is the 20th, 40th, 60th, etc. after the end of the special game, the variation pattern is selected using the variation time length table instead of the latent table. Similarly, in the process for setting the table to shift once every 50 revolutions (step S281), after the special game based on the small hit is over, the special figure which becomes the 50th special figure every time the special figure variation display game is performed 50 times. A variable time length table is set as a specific table for the variable display game. That is, in the special figure variation display game which is the 50th, 100th, 150th, etc. after the end of the special game, the variation pattern is selected using the variation time length table instead of the latent table.

  By adopting such a configuration, it is suggested that the table is in a high probability state by changing the table (changing the change pattern), and the interest of the special figure change display game can be improved. That is, in order to infer whether or not it is in a high probability state, the player comes to pay attention to the variation pattern of each special figure variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times, and is simply in the high probability state. As a result, it is possible to continuously improve the interest of the special figure fluctuation display game as compared with the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern is changed.

  From the above, the table selection means (game control device 100) is able to select a specific table based on the fact that the small hit has occurred even when the winning probability is the first winning probability and in the unclear notification state. Any number of winning probabilities can be selected, and each time the predetermined number of variable display games are executed, a specific table is selected for the predetermined number of variable display games. This means that the case where the probability is the second winning probability is smaller than the case where the probability is the first winning probability.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification also changes the variation pattern determination table to be used to a specific table based on the fact that the probability state is a high probability state and a small hit occurs in the unclear notification state, It is suggested that it is a high probability state.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the variation pattern determination table is basically selected according to the operating state of the normal variation winning device 37. FIG. 30 shows the variation time selected when the result is out of place in each table (starting memory 0 or 1). FIG. 30A shows the variation time selected in the time reduction table used when the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time-short operation state, and FIG. This is the variation time selected in the normal table used when the operating state is the normal operating state. Note that the time reduction table shown in FIG. 30A selects a shorter variation time than the normal table shown in FIG. 30B, so that the variation display game can be quickly digested. Yes.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the table setting process shown in FIG. 31 is performed instead of the table setting process shown in FIG. In this table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a small hit has occurred (step S270). If no small hit has occurred (step S270; N), the table setting process is terminated. If a small hit has occurred (step S270; Y), it is determined whether or not a high-latency is being performed (step S271).

  In the determination of whether or not there is a high-accuracy latency (step S271), if it is not the high-accuracy latency (step S271; N), the table setting process ends. In addition, when it is during the high-latency incubation (step S271; Y), it is determined whether or not the electric support is being performed (step S290).

  In the determination of whether or not the electric support is in progress (step S290), it is determined whether or not the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the time-short operation state. In the determination of whether or not the electric support is being performed (step S290), if the electric support is not being performed (step S290; N), the table setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the electric support is being performed (step S290), if the electric support is being performed (step S290; Y), the normal table setting process (step S291) is performed and the table setting process is terminated. To do.

  As a result of the above processing, when the probability state is a high probability state based on the occurrence of a small hit, the normal table is set even if the operation state of the normal variation winning device 37 is the short-time operation state. Thereby, it is suggested that it is a high probability state by the change of a table (change of a change pattern), and the interest of a special figure change display game can be improved. That is, in order to infer whether or not it is in a high probability state, the player comes to pay attention to the variation pattern of each special figure variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times, and is simply in the high probability state. As a result, it is possible to continuously improve the interest of the special figure fluctuation display game as compared with the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern is changed. In addition, when the player is in a high probability state, the player moves to the normal table (mainly the table selected in the normal probability state), so that the player can think that the player is in the normal probability state. Interest can be improved.

  In the case of a high probability state and when the operation state of the normally variable winning device 37 is a short-time operation state, the table is changed from the short-time table to the normal table with a predetermined probability based on the occurrence of a small hit. May be. By doing in this way, the possibility of a high probability state remains even if it remains in the time reduction table after the occurrence of a small hit, so the player's expectation can be maintained.

  From the above, it is configured to be convertible between a closed state and an open state, and the normal variation winning device 37 that generates start information based on the winning of a game ball and the control related to the conversion of the normal variation winning device are changed. The normal variation winning device control means (the game control device 100) that generates either the normal operation state or the winning facilitated state in which the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 37 is easier than the normal operation state. The table includes a first table (ordinary table) that can be selected in the normal operation state and a second table (short time) that can be selected in the winning-winning state. Table selection means (game control device 100) is small when the winning is facilitated, the winning probability is the second winning probability, and the unclear notification state is present. A hit occurs Based on that, so that you select the first table in place of the second table with a predetermined probability.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification has the configuration of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, it is not clearly notified whether the user is in the normal state D or the probability variation state E, but the probability state is clearly notified in the normal state F and the probability variation states G and H. In addition, the game control apparatus 100 performs a table setting process shown in FIG. 32 instead of the table setting process shown in FIG. This table setting process has both the special table setting process shown in FIG. 14 and the table setting process shown in FIG.

  In this table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a high probability state is in effect (step S300). If it is not in the high probability state (step S300; N) in the determination of whether or not it is in the high probability state (step S300), it is determined whether or not the predetermined probability variation big hit is over (step S307). .

  In the determination of whether or not the predetermined probability change big hit is over (step S307), the special figure variation display game results in a high probability state after the end of the special game, and a big hit where the probability state is clearly notified. Yes, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the special game based on the jackpot. In the determination of whether or not the predetermined probability variation big hit is over (step S307), if the predetermined probability variation big hit is not over (step S307; N), the table setting process is terminated. In the determination of whether or not the predetermined probability variation big hit is over (step S307), if the predetermined probability variation big hit is over (step S307; Y), processing for setting a normal table (step S308) is performed. With this processing, after the special game is finished, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game is selected by the normal table in the high probability state in which the probability state is notified. The normal table is a table as shown in FIG. Thereafter, a process of setting a table change counter (step S309) is performed, and the table setting process is terminated.

  In the process of setting the table change counter (step S309), the special table entry number selected in the special table entry number setting process shown in FIG. 13 is set in the table change counter. The table change counter is a counter for managing the first period in which the normal table is set, and details will be described below. A certain number of times may be set.

  If the high probability state is determined (step S300; Y) in the determination as to whether or not the high probability state is being performed (step S300), it is determined whether or not the high probability state is notified (step S301). . In the determination of whether or not the high probability state is notified (step S301), when the high probability state is notified (step S301; Y), it is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S302). Do. In the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S302), it is determined whether or not it is time to end the variation display of the identification information (design) in the special symbol variation display game. In the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S302), if the symbol is not stopped (step S302; N), it is determined whether or not a predetermined probability variation big hit is over (step S307). In the determination of whether or not the symbol is stopped (step S302), when the symbol is stopped (step S302; Y), it is determined whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S303).

  Whether the table change counter is 1 or more means whether it is the first period in which the normal table is set. In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S303), if the table change counter is not 1 or more (step S303; N), that is, if it is not the first period, the predetermined probability variation big hit ends. It is determined whether or not there is (step S307). In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 1 or more (step S303), if the table change counter is 1 or more (step S303; Y), that is, if it is the first period, the table change counter Is decremented by 1 (step S304).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the table change counter is 0 or less (step S305). If the table change counter is not 0 or less (step S305; N), it is determined whether or not a predetermined probability variation big hit is over. (Step S307) is performed. In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 0 or less (step S305), if the table change counter is 0 or less (step S305; Y), that is, if the first period ends, the special table Is set (step S306), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined probability variation big hit is over (step S307). With this process, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game to be executed after the elapse of the first period is selected by the special table. The special table is a table as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, in the determination of whether or not the high probability state is notified (step S301), when the high probability state is not notified (step S301; N), it is determined whether or not the small hit end (step S310). )I do. In the determination of whether or not the small hit is over (step S310), it is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the special game based on the small hit. In the determination of whether or not the small hit end (step S310), if the small hit end is not completed (step S310; N), it is determined whether or not the predetermined probability variation big hit end (step S307). Further, in the determination of whether or not the small hit end (step S310), if the small hit end (step S310; Y), a process of setting a variable time length table (step S311) is performed, and a predetermined probability change is performed. It is determined whether or not the big hit is over (step S307).

  Thereby, the variation pattern of the special figure variation display game executed after the end of the special game based on the small hit is selected by the variation time length table. The variation time length table is a variation pattern determination table that sets a variation time that is about 3 seconds longer than the normal table.

  The execution mode in which the variation time is longer in the first period, which is a predetermined period after the end of the special game that is notified of the high probability state by the processing as described above, than the period in which the subsequent second execution mode is set. Since the special figure variation display game is executed, it is possible to enjoy the game in a high probability state. In addition, since the second execution mode in which the special figure variation display game is executed in the execution mode shorter than the first period is set after the first period, the high-probability state is set. First, when the special result mode is not easily derived, the special result mode can be quickly derived, and the player can be prevented from being dissatisfied. Also, in the state where the probability state is not notified, it is suggested that the probability pattern is high by changing the fluctuation pattern triggered by the small hit, so that the game is played with a sense of expectation for the occurrence of the small hit Can improve the fun of the game.

  Next, a gaming machine of the fifth embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the basic configuration described in the first embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to the portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly the different portions. explain.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment changes the variation pattern in relation to the occurrence of a small hit. When the game control apparatus 100 selects a variation pattern (such as the variation time length of the variation display game or the contents of the presentation (for example, whether or not there is reach)), a variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set. The variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random value acquired in association with the establishment of the predetermined condition is selected from a plurality of variation patterns. The variation pattern determination table includes a plurality of types of variation pattern determination tables selected based on the gaming state and the like. That is, the game control apparatus 100 serves as a table selection unit that selects a table used for selecting the variation pattern from a plurality of tables.

  In the game control apparatus 100, the table setting process shown in FIG. 33 is performed as a process of changing the variation pattern when a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times. In this table setting process, it is first determined whether or not a small hit has occurred (step S320). If no small hit has occurred (step S320; N), the table setting process is terminated. If a small hit has occurred (step S320; Y), the table change counter is incremented by 1 (step S321), and it is determined whether the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322). I do. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a counting means for counting the number of small hits.

  In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322), if the table change counter is not 5 or more (step S322; N), the table setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322), when the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322; Y), a process of moving the table (step S323) is performed. Thereafter, a process of clearing the table change counter (step S324) is performed, and the table setting process is terminated.

  In the process of migrating the table, when selecting the variation pattern determination table to be used next, the variation pattern determination table selected according to a predetermined order may be set, or the variation pattern selected by lottery A determination table may be set. In addition, it may or may not be prohibited to have the same variation pattern determination table before and after the change.

  With the above processing, the table is changed every time a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times (here, 5 times). Thereby, since the interest of a game will improve if a lot of small hits occur, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied even if the occurrence frequency of the small hits is increased.

  From the above, the lottery means (game control device 100) that executes the lottery on the condition that the game ball has won the starting winning opening (starting winning opening 36, normal variable winning device 37), and the lottery result of the lottery means Based on the display, the display device (display device 41, special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52) displays the result after the identification information is variably displayed over a predetermined variability time. The game execution means (game control device 100), the variation pattern setting means (game control device 100) for setting the variation pattern of the variation display game, and the lottery result by the lottery means are advantageous to the player. Special game execution means (game control device 100) for executing a special game, and a special change that can be changed between a winning possible state in which a game ball can be won in a special game and an impossible winning state in which the game ball can not be won In the gaming machine equipped with the award device 38, the special result includes a small hit without the operation of the condition device, and the variation pattern setting means has a variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set. It is configured to determine a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random value acquired in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition from among a plurality of variation patterns, and a plurality of tables used for selecting the variation pattern The table selection means (game control device 100) to select from, the table selection means is provided with a counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of small hits, the count result of the counting means has reached a predetermined number Based on this, the table is changed.

  Next, a first modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of the present modification changes the variation pattern based on the occurrence of a small hit when the probability state is a high probability state and the unclear notification state.

  In the gaming machine of this modification, the probability state after the end of the special game is not clearly notified. If the probability state after the end of the special game is not clearly notified, in the stage mode production, it is not clearly informed whether the normal state D or the probability variation state E is staying, and the normal state F, the probability variation state G , H is not clearly informed of where you are staying. That is, by making one stage correspond to a plurality of gaming states, it is indefinitely informing that there is a possibility of staying in any gaming state. That is, the gaming state notification means (the gaming control device 100 and the effect control device 300) is not likely to stay in either the first gaming state (normal state) or the second gaming state (probability change state). It is configured so that it can be indistinctly notified (not clearly informed of the game state) by a clear stage. Further, the game control device 100 and the effect control device 300 clearly notify the state of the winning probability clearly (probability change confirmation stage, normal confirmation stage) and the unclear notification state where the state of the winning probability is unclearly notified. It can also be said that it constitutes a notification state setting means for setting either (unclear stage).

  For example, by not clearly informing whether the user is staying in the normal state D or the probability variation state E, the transition destination state indicated by the dotted line in FIG. Normal state D after completion) Probability variation state E after completion of 2R probability variation (no electric support) from the behavior of the special variation winning device 38 at the time of hitting and the behavior of the normal variation winning device 37 after the winning end It cannot be determined in which state. As a result, since it is not completely denied that the 2R probability change was hit, the player can be expected to be in the probability change state E.

  The variation pattern is changed based on the occurrence of a small hit when the probability state is a high probability state and the unclear notification state. In order to perform such control, the gaming machine of this modification example performs the table setting process shown in FIG. 34 instead of the table setting process shown in FIG. In this table setting process, first, it is determined whether or not the high-latency is being performed (step S330). “Highly probable” is a state in which the probability state is a high probability state and is an unclear notification state. In the determination of whether or not the high-accuracy latent is being performed (step S330), when the high-precision latent is not being performed (step S330; N), the table setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not high-accuracy latency is being performed (step S330), if high-accuracy latency is being determined (step S330; Y), it is determined whether or not a small hit has occurred (step S320). .

  In the determination of whether or not the small hit has occurred (step S320), if the small hit has not occurred (step S320; N), the table setting process is terminated. If a small hit has occurred (step S320; Y), the table change counter is incremented by 1 (step S321), and it is determined whether the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322). I do.

  In the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322), if the table change counter is not 5 or more (step S322; N), the table setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322), if the table change counter is 5 or more (step S322; Y), a process of shifting to a table with a short variation time (step S330). )I do. Thereafter, a process of clearing the table change counter (step S324) is performed, and the table setting process is terminated.

  With the above processing, the table is changed to a table with a short variation time each time a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times (here, 5 times) in a state where the probability state is a high probability state and the unclear notification state. Become. Thereby, since the interest of a game will improve if a lot of small hits occur, it is possible to prevent the player from being dissatisfied even if the occurrence frequency of the small hits is increased.

  Moreover, it is suggested that it is a high probability state by the change of a table (change of a change pattern), and the interest of a change display game can be improved. That is, in order to infer whether or not it is in a high-probability state, the player comes to pay attention to the variation pattern for each variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times, and simply notifies that it is in a high-probability state. At the same time, it is possible to continuously improve the interest of the variation display game as compared with the case of changing the variation pattern.

  In addition, since the table to be changed has a shorter variation time than the table selected before the counting result of the counting means reaches the predetermined number, the opportunity for deriving the special result can be accelerated. Furthermore, even if a lot of small hits that are not so advantageous for the player occur, as a result, the opportunity for deriving a special result is accelerated, so the player will not be dissatisfied.

  From the above, on the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 100) becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device, the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device The winning probability changing means (game control device 100) that sets the probability to either the first winning probability or the second winning probability that is higher than the first winning probability, and the lottery result of the lottery means is a condition A notification state that sets either a clear notification state that clearly notifies the winning probability or an unclear notification state that unambiguously notifies the winning probability on condition that a special result with the operation of the device is obtained. And setting means (game control device 100, production control device 300), and the counting means (game control device 100) occurred when the winning probability is the second winning probability and is in an unclear notification state. The number of small hits The fact that so as to number.

  The table selection means (game control device 100) is selected before the count result of the counting means reaches the predetermined number based on the count result of the counting means (game control device 100) reaching the predetermined number. This means that the table is changed to a table having a shorter variation time than the table.

  Next, a second modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the above-described embodiment, and hereinafter, the same reference numerals are given to portions having the same configuration, and the description is omitted, and mainly different portions. explain. The gaming machine of this modification is configured to change the variation pattern based on the number of game balls won in the special variation winning device 38 in the special game based on the small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 35, in the gaming machine of this modification, eight types of symbols corresponding to the big hit are set. Also, jackpot symbol data is set for each symbol. Among these symbols, symbols with jackpot symbol data 1, 2, 5 are No. 1 in FIG. It is a symbol corresponding one-to-one with 1, 2, 3 hits (normal hits). Also, symbols with jackpot symbol data of 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 are No. 1 in FIG. This is a one-to-one correspondence with 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 hits (probable hits). In addition to the symbol corresponding to the jackpot, a symbol corresponding to the outage is also set.

  The jackpot type is selected at a rate shown in FIG. 10 by a predetermined random number (for example, a winning symbol random number) when winning the jackpot, and the symbol corresponding to the jackpot is determined based on the decision of the jackpot type. Is selected. On the special figure 1 display 51 or the special figure 2 display 52, the selected symbol is displayed. However, in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41, the type of jackpot is not clearly displayed.

  In addition, the game control device 100 performs a data setting process shown in FIG. 36 in order to set data based on the big hit. In this data setting process, first, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step S340). If it is not a big hit (step S340; N), the data setting process is terminated. In the case of a big hit (step S340; Y), a process of setting the big hit symbol data based on the big hit symbol (step S341) is performed.

  In the process of setting the jackpot symbol data based on the jackpot symbol (step S341), a process of storing the jackpot symbol data corresponding to the derived jackpot symbol is performed. Thereafter, a process of clearing the small winning prize counter (step S342) is performed, and the data setting process is terminated. In the process of clearing the small winning prize counter (step S342), a process of setting the value of the small winning prize counter to 0 for counting the number of game balls won in the special variable winning device 38 in the special game based on the small hit is performed.

  In addition, the game control device 100 performs a special winning opening winning process shown in FIG. 37 in the special game based on the small hit. In this grand prize winning prize process, first, it is determined whether or not a prize winning prize (special variable prize winning device 38) has been won (step S350). In the determination of whether or not the prize winning opening has been won (step S350), if the prize winning opening has not been won (step S350; N), it is determined whether or not the transition condition is satisfied (step S352). Do. Further, in the determination of whether or not a prize has been won in the big prize opening (step S350), when a prize is won in the big prize opening (step S350; Y), a process of incrementing the value of the small winning prize counter is performed by one. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a winning number counting means for counting the game balls won in the special variable winning device 38 in the special game based on the small hit.

  In addition, when the process of incrementing the value of the small winning prize counter by 1 is performed, information to that effect is transmitted to the effect control device 300. Based on this information, the effect control device 300 performs a process of notifying the display device 41 of the number of game balls won in the special variation winning device 38 in the special game based on the small hit, as shown in FIG. .

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the transition condition is satisfied (step S352). When the transition condition is not satisfied (step S352; N), the big winning opening winning process is terminated. In addition, it is determined whether or not the transition condition is satisfied (step S352). If the transition condition is satisfied (step S352; Y), a table transition process (step S353) is performed, and a big prize winning prize process is performed. Exit.

  FIG. 40 shows the variation time selected when the result is out of place (starting memory 0 or 1) in each variation pattern determination table that can be migrated by the table migration process (step S353). Each table has the longest variation time in the table shown in FIG. 40 (a), the table shown in FIG. 40 (b) is long, and the table shown in FIG. 40 (c) is shortest. In other words, the player can know that the table has moved by the length of the fluctuation time.

  In the determination of whether or not the transition condition is satisfied (step S352), it is determined whether or not the condition for shifting the table is satisfied with reference to the value of the small win winning counter and the big hit symbol data in the table shown in FIG. In the table shown in FIG. 39, a case where the transition condition is not satisfied is indicated by a cross, and a case where the transition condition is satisfied is indicated by a mark. For example, when the big hit symbol data is 1, the transition condition is satisfied when the value of the small win prize counter is 25 or more. In other words, the transition condition is established when the cumulative value of the game balls won in the special variation winning device 38 in the special game based on the small hit between the big hits exceeds 25. When the big hit symbol data is 6 to 8, the transition condition is satisfied when the value of the small win prize counter is 0 or more. In this case, the transition condition is established by occurrence of a small hit.

  In addition, since the big hit symbol data is a symbol corresponding to the odd hits on a one-to-one basis, the symbols 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 are basically special variation winning devices in special games based on small hits between big hits. Since the table shifts while the cumulative number of game balls won in 38 is small, there is a high possibility of a high probability state. However, when the big hit symbol data is 5, the table moves while the cumulative value of the game balls won in the special variable winning device 38 is small in the special game based on the small hit between the big hits, but the probability state is the normal probability state. It is. If the big hit symbol data is 3, the table will not move unless the cumulative value of the game balls won in the special variable winning device 38 in the special game based on the small hit between the big hits, but the probability state is a high probability state. It is. In other words, in the special game based on the small hits between the big wins, the fact that the table moves while the cumulative value of the game balls won in the special variable winning device 38 is small does not necessarily indicate that the state is in a high probability state. . As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation that the player may be in a high probability state, so that the interest during the special game based on the small hit can be improved. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppages in special games based on small hits.

  From the above, in the special game based on the small hit, it is provided with the winning number counting means (game control device 100) for counting the game balls won in the special variation winning device 38, and the table selection means (game control device 100) When the winning probability is the second winning probability and in the unclear notification state, the table is changed based on the fact that the counting result of the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number.

  Next, a third modification of the gaming machine according to the above-described embodiment will be described. Basically, it has the same configuration as the gaming machine of the second modified example described above, and hereinafter, the parts having the same configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, description thereof is omitted, and mainly different. The part will be described. In the gaming machine of this modification, the effect is changed based on the number of game balls won in the special variation winning device 38 in the special game based on the small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 41, in the gaming machine of the present modification, an effect of displaying the character 150 on the display device 41 in the reach state is performed. As shown in FIG. 42, a plurality of types of characters 150 are set, and a character change counter value is set for each character 150.

  The effect control device 300 performs a character setting process shown in FIG. 43 as a process related to the setting of the character 150 in the special game based on the small hit. In this character setting process, first, it is determined whether or not a big winning opening has been won (step S360). In determining whether or not a prize has been won in the grand prize opening, a determination is made based on information transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 based on the winning of a game ball in the big prize opening. In the determination of whether or not a prize has been won in the big prize opening (step S360), if no prize has been won in the big prize mouth (step S360; N), the character setting process is terminated. Further, in the determination of whether or not a prize has been won (step S360), if a prize is awarded to the prize (step S360; Y), a process of incrementing the value of the character change counter by 1 (step S361) is performed. To end the character setting process.

  The production control device 300 acquires the value of the character change counter when the reach state occurs, performs processing for selecting the character 150 by referring to a table having data as shown in FIG. . Thus, by changing the effect as the counting result of the winning number counting means increases, it is possible to improve the interest during the special game based on the occurrence of the small hit and the small hit. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppages in special games based on small hits.

  The value counted by the counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of small hits is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and the effect control device 300 uses the received value as the value of the character change counter. May be.

  From the above, it is provided with effect control means (effect control apparatus 300) for executing effects related to the game, and the effect control means is the counting result of the counting means (game control apparatus 100) or the winning number counting means (game control apparatus 100). The production will be changed with the increase of.

  The gaming machine 10 as described above includes a lottery means (game control device 100) for executing a lottery on the condition that a game ball has won a winning prize opening (starting winning prize port 36, ordinary variable prize winning device 37), and a lottery means. Based on the lottery result, the display device (display device 41, special figure 1 display 51, special figure 2 display 52) displays the result after the identification information is variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. If the lottery result by the lottery means is a special result, the fluctuation display game executing means (game control device 100) to be executed, the fluctuation pattern setting means (game control device 100) for setting the fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display game, and the lottery result It is possible to change between a special game executing means (game control device 100) for executing a special game advantageous to the player, and a winning possible state in which a game ball can be won in a special game and an impossible winning state And a special result includes a small hit that is not accompanied by an operation of the condition device, and the variation pattern setting means includes a variation pattern in which a plurality of variation patterns are set. A table used to select a variation pattern, which is configured to determine a variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random value acquired in relation to the establishment of a predetermined condition with reference to the determination table, from among a plurality of variation patterns. Table selection means (game control device 100) for selecting from a plurality of tables, the table selection means includes counting means (game control device 100) for counting the number of small hits, the count result of the counting means is a predetermined number The table is changed on the basis of reaching the above.

  Accordingly, the table selection means includes counting means for counting the number of times per small hit, and the table is changed based on the count result of the counting means reaching a predetermined number. Can be prevented. In other words, since the fluctuation pattern can be changed when a small hit occurs a predetermined number of times, the more fun with the small hits, the more fun the game will be. Even the players will not be dissatisfied.

  In addition, on the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means (game control device 100) becomes a special result with the operation of the condition device, the winning probability that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the special result with the operation of the condition device is The winning probability changing means (game control device 100) is set to either one winning probability or a second winning probability that is a higher winning probability than the first winning probability, and the lottery result of the lottering means is the operation of the condition device. A notification state setting means for setting either a clear notification state for clearly informing the winning probability or an unclear notification state for indistinctly notifying the winning probability on the condition that a special result with A game control device 100 and an effect control device 300), and the counting means (game control device 100) is a small hit generated when the winning probability is the second winning probability and the state is an unclear notification state. I will count the number of times You have to.

  Accordingly, the winning probability changing means and the notification state setting means, the counting means counts the number of small hits that occurred when the winning probability is the second winning probability and is in the unclear notification state, The change of the table (change of the change pattern) suggests a high probability state, and the interest of the change display game can be improved. That is, in order to infer whether or not it is in a high-probability state, the player comes to pay attention to the variation pattern for each variation display game that is continuously executed a plurality of times, and simply notifies that it is in a high-probability state. At the same time, it is possible to continuously improve the interest of the variation display game as compared with the case of changing the variation pattern.

  The table selection means (game control device 100) is selected before the count result of the counting means reaches the predetermined number based on the count result of the counting means (game control device 100) reaching the predetermined number. The table is changed to a table whose fluctuation time is shorter than that of the table.

  Accordingly, since the table to be changed has a shorter variation time than the table selected before the count result of the counting means reaches the predetermined number, the opportunity to derive the special result can be accelerated. Furthermore, even if a lot of small hits that are not so advantageous for the player occur, as a result, the opportunity for deriving a special result is accelerated, so the player will not be dissatisfied.

  Further, in a special game based on the small hit, the game is provided with a winning number counting means (game control apparatus 100) for counting the game balls won in the special variable winning apparatus 38, and the table selection means (game control apparatus 100) has a winning probability. The table is changed based on the fact that the counting result of the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number in the case of the second winning probability and the unclear notification state.

  Therefore, in the special game based on the small win, the game selection means includes a winning number counting means for counting the game balls won in the special variable winning device, and the table selecting means has the second winning probability and the unclear notification state. In this case, since the table is changed based on the fact that the counting result of the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number, it is possible to improve the interest during the special game based on the small hit. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppages in special games based on small hits.

  In addition, an effect control means (effect control device 130) for executing an effect related to the game is provided, and the effect control means increases the counting result of the counting means (game control device 100) or the winning number counting means (game control device 100). The production is changed accordingly.

  Therefore, since the effect control means changes the effect as the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means increases, it is possible to improve the interest during the special game based on the occurrence of the small hit and the small hit. In addition, it is possible to prevent stoppages in special games based on small hits.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in the above-described embodiment as a gaming machine, for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. It can be applied to all gaming machines that use this game ball. Moreover, it is also possible to combine the structure of the above-mentioned embodiment suitably.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

10 Game Machine 36 Start Prize 37 Ordinary Variable Prize Equipment (Start Prize)
38 Special variation winning device 41 Display device 51 Special figure 1 display (display device)
52 Special Figure 2 Display (Display Device)
100 Game control device (lottery means, variation display game execution means, variation pattern setting means, special game execution means, table selection means, counting means, winning probability changing means, notification state setting means, winning number counting means)
300 effect control device (notification state setting means, effect control means)

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Lottery means for performing a lottery on the condition that a game ball has won a winning prize opening;
Based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the variable display game executing means for executing the variable display game for displaying the result after the identification information is variably displayed on the display device for a predetermined variable time;
Variation pattern setting means for setting a variation pattern of the variation display game;
Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player when the lottery result by the lottery means is a special result;
In the special game, a special variable winning device that can be changed between a winning possible state in which a game ball can be won and a impossible winning state,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The special results include a small hit without activation of the condition device,
On the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the special result with the operation of the condition device, the winning probability that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the special result with the operation of the condition device is the first winning probability A winning probability changing means for setting to any one of a second winning probability which is a winning probability higher than the first winning probability;
On the condition that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the special result accompanied by the operation of the condition device, a clear notification state that clearly notifies the winning probability, and an unclear notification state that unambiguously notifies the winning probability Informing state setting means for setting any state of
In the special game based on the small hit, the winning number counting means for counting the game balls won in the special variable winning device,
The variation pattern setting means includes:
Referring to the variation pattern determination table in which a plurality of variation patterns are set, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern determination random value acquired in connection with the establishment of the predetermined condition is determined from the plurality of variation patterns. Comprising a table selection means for selecting the variation pattern determination table from a plurality of tables,
The table selection means includes
Counting means for counting the number of small hits that occurred when the winning probability is the second winning probability and the unclear notification state ;
Based on the fact that the counting result of the counting means has reached a predetermined number, the change pattern determination table is changed ,
Changing the variation pattern determination table based on the fact that the counting result of the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number when the winning probability is the second winning probability and in the unclear notification state. A gaming machine characterized by The table selection means includes
Based on the fact that the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means has reached a predetermined number, from the variation pattern determination table selected before the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means reaches the predetermined number the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that also changed to short fluctuation time change pattern determination table. Providing effect control means for executing effects related to the game,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the effect control means changes the effect as the counting result of the counting means or the winning number counting means increases.

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