JP5381552B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is applied to a so-called seven machine, a ball-type gaming machine such as a winged article, a right thing, or an arrangement ball, and a revolving type gaming machine called a slot machine (or pachislot). be able to.

  Usually, a ball-type game machine (pachinko machine) includes an open / close-type start winning device, a variable display device, and a large winning device (variable winning device). In such a gaming machine, it is determined whether or not to generate a winning due to a game ball winning a start winning device (causing a start winning). In other words, “a gaming machine that determines whether or not to generate a big win due to a start winning prize” is determined as a big hit lottery, or “a game that determines whether or not to generate a big hit due to a start winning prize, A gaming machine that performs a lottery on whether or not to generate a small hit when the result of the big hit lottery is a loss is used as a lottery lottery.

  In addition, in the variable display device, after performing the symbol variation using the special symbol over a predetermined time, “the result of the determination of success / failure executed due to the start winning prize (the result of the big hit lottery or the result of the small hit lottery) The stop symbol indicating "is confirmed and displayed. Since the variation time (predetermined time) of the symbol variation is specified by the variation pattern, the content of the effect performed as the symbol variation depends on the variation pattern.

  When the “stop symbol for generating a big hit (big hit symbol)” is confirmed and displayed on the variable display device, the gaming machine starts a big hit game and opens and closes the opening and closing members that constitute the big winning device. The big winning device in the state is changed to the open state. As a result, it is possible or easy to win the game ball to the big winning opening constituting the big winning device. Thereafter, when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize winning opening or a predetermined time elapses, the opening / closing member is temporarily closed to close the grand winning device and applied to the opening / closing member. Complete one unit drive. When this “unit driving of the opening / closing member” is repeated a predetermined number of times (so-called “round number”), the gaming machine ends the big hit game. In a gaming machine that performs a lottery lottery, when the “stop symbol for generating a small hit (small hit symbol)” is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, the gaming machine starts a small hit game, Open and close the winning device a specific number of times. When the total opening time of the special winning opening reaches a specific time (for example, 1.8 seconds) by this specific number of times of opening and closing, the gaming machine ends the small hit game.

  In this type of gaming machine, it is common to provide a variation pattern table corresponding to the gaming mode of the gaming machine (probability mode, variation mode, etc.) and execute symbol variation (symbol variation effect) according to each gaming mode. It is. For example, if the gaming mode of the gaming machine is a low probability mode in which the probability of the success / failure determination being a big hit is a low probability mode, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table for the low probability mode, and the success / failure determination is performed. A gaming machine is disclosed that determines a variation pattern using a variation pattern table for a high probability mode when the result is a high probability mode in which the probability of winning a big hit is a high probability (see Patent Document 1). .

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-216053

  In this way, in conventional gaming machines, a variation pattern table that defines the variation time of a special symbol is generally provided corresponding to the gaming mode, and the variation time of the special symbol is fixed for each gaming mode. It is the target. That is, in the conventional gaming machine, since the relationship between each game mode and the variation pattern table is 1: 1, there is a limit to allow variation in the symbol variation effect (production execution time) according to the game mode. . Therefore, the actual situation is that it is not possible to effectively enhance the game interest after the end of the hit game.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and the object of the present invention is to provide a variation in the symbol variation effect after the end of the hit game, and to enhance the game after the end of the hit game. It is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the game.

The gaming machine according to claim 1,
When the opening condition is satisfied, the game ball is provided with a variable start winning device that changes from a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize to an open state in which it is easy to win, or one or more game balls having a fixed winning possibility Including two or more start prize devices including a non-variable start prize device and one or more variable start prize devices;
Due to the game ball is finished in the start winning device, we have rows whether the spruce determination to perform a per game,
Based on the result of the success / failure determination, the variable display device variably displays the symbol, and when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the variable display device confirms and displays the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of success / failure,
If per symbol is determined indication that said at per variable display device on the propriety of the determination result, a game machine that executes a per game to change the variable winning device in the closed state to the open state,
The probability mode after the end of the jackpot game as the winning game is any one of a low probability mode in which the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit as the hit is low and a high probability mode in which the probability is high A probability mode setting means for setting to
An opening extension means for extending the opening time in which the variable start prize-winning device is in the opening state than usual,
A variation time shortening means for shortening the time-varying
Specific state generating means for generating a specific state for operating the opening extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means after the end of the jackpot game;
A normal variation time determination table for determining a variation time corresponding to the probability mode in a normal state where the opening extension means and the variation time shortening means do not operate; and the normal variation used in the specific state shortening change time determination table for determining a variable time for shortened variation shorter than fluctuation time determined using the time determination table, it is determined using the determination table the normal variation time a first special variation time determination table for determining differential time-varying and variable time and the reduced variation variation time determined using the time determination table that, using the normal variation time determination table varies with time that is determined, the shortening variation is determined using the time determination table change time and first special variation time determination table A second special variation time determination table and at least the stored variation time determination table storage means for determining differential time-varying and variable time determined using,
Each time the spruce determination is made, using either time-varying determination table stored in the change time determination table storage unit, a fluctuation time determining means for determining a time varying,
First usage period setting means for setting a usage period of the first special variation time determination table each time use of the first special variation time determination table is started;
A second usage period setting means for setting a usage period of the second special variation time determination table every time use of the second special variation time determination table is started;
The normal to the the jackpot to be generated trigger specific conditions occur when using the variation time determination table, when the specific state after the end of the jackpot gaming according to per the large occurs, the probability after the large per finished Regardless of the mode, first variation time switching means for starting use of the first special variation time determination table;
Said first special variation the generation trigger for the particular state when use time determination table jackpot occurs, when the specific state after the end of the jackpot gaming according to per the large occurs, the large per After completion Regardless of the probability mode, the second variation time switching means for starting to use the second special variation time determination table;
Said second special variation the generation trigger for the particular state when use time determination table jackpot occurs, when the specific state after the end of the jackpot gaming according to per the large occurs, the large per After completion Regardless of the probability mode, the third variation time switching means for starting to use the first special variation time determination table;
During the variation display of the symbol, provided with an effect display execution means for executing the effect display in a predetermined effect display device,
The first use period setting unit and the second use period setting unit set different use periods according to the probability mode at the time of use period setting, and the use period is the occurrence of the specific state. And within a period of occurrence of the specific state and after the use period has elapsed, determine a variation time using the reduced variation time determination table ,
The effect display executing means executes a first special effect display when the first special variation time determination table is used, and the first special change time determination table is used when the second special variation time determination table is used. Execute a second special effect display different from the effect display,
The first special effect display and the second special effect display are not executed when the normal variation time determination table is used and when the shortened variation time determination table is used .

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, when a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated when the normal fluctuation time determination table is used, the variable time is determined regardless of the game mode (probability mode) after the big hit game ends. Use of the work table (first special variation time determination table ) is started. When a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated when the first special variation time decision table is used, the game mode (probability mode) is not limited after the big hit game ends, and the first time decision Use of a variation time determination table (second special variation time determination table ) different from the table is started. Furthermore, if a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated when the second special variation time determination table is used, the use of the first special variation time determination table is restarted after the big hit game ends. .

In other words, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the invention, once the gaming machine shifts to a state where the special variation time determination table is used, a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated within the usage period of the table. By doing so, the “first special variation time determination table ” and the “second special variation time determination table different from the first special variation time determination table ” are alternately used. In this case, it is possible to realize a “new effect form” after the end of the big hit game, in which none of the probabilities is restricted by the probability mode (ignoring the probability mode) and effects of different contents are alternately executed. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to give variations to the symbol variation effect after the end of the big hit game as much as the “new effect form” can be realized. Can be increased.
In addition, in the gaming machine of the invention of claim 1, since the use period is made longer or shorter depending on the probability mode at the time of setting the use period, the variation of the symbol variation effect after the end of the big hit game can be further increased. The game entertainment after the end can be further enhanced. In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the usage period when the probability mode when the usage period is set is the high probability mode, and the usage period when the probability mode when the usage period is set is the low probability mode. It may be set longer than or may be set shorter.
Further, in the first aspect of the invention, the game machine provided with the normal variation time determination table, the first special variation time determination table, and the second special variation time determination table is further shortened variation time. Since the determination table coexists, the variation of the symbol variation effect after the end of the big hit game can be further increased, and the game interest after the end of the hit game can be further enhanced. Further, according to the invention of claim 1, without any of the jackpot in the period of use of the special change time determination table is generated, even after life of any special change time determination table has elapsed, From the point that the player can obtain a profit due to the shortening variation, the game interest after the winning game can be further enhanced.
Here, the relationship between the normal variation time determination table, the shortened variation time determination table, and each special variation time determination is as follows. In other words, the normal variation time determination table, a change time determination table for determining a variable time for normal variation, variation of the symbol variation compared shortened variation time determination table for varying time for the "normal variation a variation time determination table for determining the variation time "for reducing variation time is shortened, the special change time determination table is" normal variation time for varying time and speed variations for variations It is a variable time determination table for determining “different special variable times ”.
In the first aspect of the present invention, the “normal variation time determination table” and the “shortened variation time determination table” are distinguished for hitting (for big hit / small hit) and for losing (however, good even when distinguished not.), between "change time determination table for off" fluctuations time that will be identified as a time-varying for "short fluctuations, from fluctuations time that will be identified as a time-varying for normal variation If you are satisfied that you will be shortened, it is enough. Each “outgoing variation time determination table” is used more frequently than the “win variation time determination table”. Moreover, even if the hit fluctuation is specified in the fluctuation time determination table for shortening fluctuation, the fluctuation time tends to be longer like normal fluctuation in order to perform sufficient reach production, and in special fluctuation This is because the opportunity to perform a sufficient reach should not necessarily be excluded.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to determine whether or not to operate the fluctuation time shortening means after the big hit, according to the type of the big hit symbol. The operating period of the fluctuation time shortening means can also be determined by, for example, the number of special symbol fluctuations, the operation duration of the fluctuation time shortening means, and the like. Further, in the first aspect of the invention, when the use period of the special variation time determination table ends, the shortened variation time determination table is used. According to the first aspect of the present invention, the use period of any special variation time determination table elapses without causing a big hit, or the open extension means is used within the use period of any special variation time determination table. When a big hit is generated that does not trigger the operation of, the use of the variable time determination table according to the presence or absence of the operation of the variable time shortening means can be started.

Here, in the invention 請 Motomeko 1, the normal variation time determination table, and if the probability mode is the low possibility mode, when used in case of the high possibility mode, a separate corresponding to each possibility mode A normal variation time determination table is set. That is, the normal variation time determination table used when the opening extension means is not in operation ("normal opening mode" described later) and in the low probability mode (in the case of low probability normal opening mode described later), and the opening A normal variation time determination table used when the extension means is inactive (normal opening mode) and is in a high probability mode (in the case of a high probability normal opening mode described later) is set. On the other hand, when the normal variation time determination table is used only when the probability mode is the low probability mode, only the normal variation time determination table used in the low probability mode is set. On the other hand, each special variation time determination table is a variation time determination table that is commonly used regardless of whether the probability mode is the low probability mode or the high probability mode.

In the present specification, “hit” may refer only to “big hit”, or may refer to both “big hit” and small hit (see Reference Invention 5 ). In other words, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention is “a gaming machine that judges whether or not to generate a big hit due to a start winning prize by judging whether or not a big hit is to be made (of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery, only the big hit lottery is performed. Game machine) "or lottery to determine whether or not to generate a big hit lottery due to the start winning prize and to generate a small hit (a smaller profit for the player than the big hit) May be a gaming machine that performs a lottery lottery (that is, a gaming machine that performs a lottery lottery and a small lottery by determining whether or not it is a winner). In the former case, only the big hit game is played as the hit game, and in the latter case, the big hit game or the small hit game is played as the win game. In the latter case, a random number for the big hit lottery may be used as the random number for the lottery lottery. Alternatively, a random number for the big hit lottery may be used. It is good also as selecting the winning value of a lottery lottery from the random value which becomes.

  In the present specification, as a game mode other than the probability mode (game state of the gaming machine), a game mode (open) relating to whether or not the open extension means (means for extending the open time of the open-type start winning device) is operated. Mode) and a game mode (variation mode) related to the variation time of symbol variation may be referred to as follows. First, in the release mode, (a) a game mode in which the release extension means is operating is referred to as “open extension mode”, and (b) a game mode in which the release extension means has stopped operating is “normally open”. Sometimes referred to as “mode”.

Further, among the change mode, referred to as "normal fluctuation mode" game mode for variation display of the special symbols (symbol variation) according to the normal variation pattern to be described later (c), thus reducing fluctuation patterns to be described later (d) A game mode (game mode in which the execution time of the special symbol variation display is shortened) in which the special symbol variation display (symbol variation) is performed may be referred to as a “shortened variation mode (so-called time reduction mode)”. In this specification, for convenience of explanation, (e) a game mode in which a special symbol variation display (symbol variation) according to a variation pattern determined by a special variation pattern table described later is referred to as a “special variation mode”. There is.

  Furthermore, in the present specification, a combination mode (hereinafter also referred to as “combination mode”) in which the above game modes are combined can be exemplified. For example, a game mode realized by a combination of the “probability mode” and the “open mode” can also be referred to as follows. That is, (f) a game mode realized by a combination of “high probability mode” and “open extension mode” is referred to as “high probability open extension mode”, and (g) “low probability mode” and “open extension mode”. The game mode realized by the combination with “low probability open extension mode”, and (h) the game mode realized by the combination of “high probability mode” and “normal release mode” is “high probability normal release mode” (I) A gaming mode realized by a combination of the “low probability mode” and the “normal opening mode” may be referred to as a “low probability normal opening mode”.

  Further, a game mode (combination mode) realized by a combination of the “probability mode” and the “variation mode” can also be called as follows. That is, (j) a game mode realized by a combination of “high probability mode” and “normal variation mode” is referred to as “high probability normal variation mode”, and (k) “low probability mode” and “normal variation mode”. The game mode realized by the combination with the “low probability normal variation mode” is called (l) The game mode realized by the combination of the “high probability mode” and the “short variation mode” is the “high probability shortened variation mode” (M) A gaming mode realized by a combination of “low probability mode” and “shortened variation mode” is called “low probability shortened variation mode”, and (n) “high probability mode” and “special variation” The game mode realized by the combination with the “mode” is referred to as the “high probability special variation mode”, and (o) the game realized by the combination of the “normal probability mode” and the “special variation mode”. The mode may be referred to as "low-probability special change mode".

In the present specification, each “variable time determining table” may or may not be distinguished for hitting (for big hit / small hit) and for losing. In addition, as the usage period of the first special variation time determination table and the second special variation time determination table, for example, the number of executions of the symbol variation game executed when using each special variation pattern table is a predetermined number of times. For example, a period until the time (see Reference Invention 4 ), a period until the elapsed time after the start of use of each special variation time determination table reaches a predetermined time can be exemplified. A fixed period may be set for each period of use, but the period of use will change depending on the type of symbol (hit symbol) at the time of jackpot occurrence (probability symbol, time-short symbol, etc.) and the result of random lottery. May be .

Further, in the gaming machine of the invention 請 Motomeko 1, can be determined to "open condition" of "variable type starting winning device" as follows. For example, whether or not the variable start winning device is changed from the closed state to the open state due to the passing of the game ball through the pass gate provided with a pass gate through which the game ball can pass in the gaming machine The lottery is performed as an open / close lottery. If the result of the open / close lottery is a win, the “open condition” may be established, and the variable start winning device may be changed to the open state over a predetermined open time.

Here, each special variation time determination table starts to be used by generating a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means, but when the big hit is generated, the big hit symbol displayed on the variable display device Depending on the type, the game mode of the gaming machine after the jackpot game related to the jackpot is set.

請 Motomeko gaming machine invention 1, the start winning device variable may include only one, but a start winning device of one or more variable, one or more non-variable type starting winning device May include two or more start winning devices.

A gaming machine according to a first invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 1) disclosed in the present specification for reference is:
When the opening condition is satisfied, the game ball is provided with a variable start winning device that changes from a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize to an open state in which it is easy to win, or one or more game balls having a fixed winning possibility Including two or more start prize devices including a non-variable start prize device and one or more variable start prize devices;
Due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning device, it is determined whether or not the winning game is executed, and a winning symbol indicating that the result of the determination is successful is determined on the variable display device. When displayed, a gaming machine that executes a winning game for changing a variable winning device in a closed state to an open state,
The probability mode after the end of the jackpot game as the winning game is any one of a low probability mode in which the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit as the hit is low and a high probability mode in which the probability is high A probability mode setting means for setting to
An opening extension means for extending the opening time in which the variable start prize-winning device is in the opening state than usual,
A variation time shortening means for shortening the variation time of the symbol variation;
Specific state generating means for generating a specific state for operating the opening extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means after the end of the jackpot game;
A normal fluctuation pattern table for determining a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the probability mode in a normal state where the opening extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means do not operate; and the normal fluctuation pattern table used in the specific state Is determined using a shortened variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern for variation shortening that shortens the variation time of the symbol variation and the normal variation pattern table. A first special variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern different from a variation pattern determined using the variation pattern and the shortened variation pattern table, and a variation pattern determined using the normal variation pattern table , Variation pattern determined using the shortened variation pattern table A variation pattern table storage means and the second special variation pattern table for determining a different variation pattern is at least stored and and variation pattern determined by using the first special variation pattern table,
A variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern using any variation pattern table stored in the variation pattern table storage unit each time the determination is made;
The variable display device starts the symbol variation according to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, and when the variation time specified by the variation pattern has elapsed, the variable display device indicates a result of the determination of success / failure Design variation control means for confirming and displaying the design,
First use period setting means for setting a use period of the first special variation pattern table each time use of the first special variation pattern table is started;
A second usage period setting means for setting a usage period of the second special variation pattern table each time use of the second special variation pattern table is started;
When a big hit that triggers the occurrence of the specific state occurs when the normal variation pattern table is used, and the specific state occurs after the big hit game related to the big hit, the probability mode after the end of the big hit is set. Regardless, first variation pattern switching means for starting use of the first special variation pattern table;
When a big hit that triggers the occurrence of the specific state occurs when the first special variation pattern table is used, and the specific state occurs after the big hit game related to the big hit, Regardless of the probability mode, second variation pattern switching means for starting use of the second special variation pattern table;
When a big hit that triggers the occurrence of the specific state occurs when the second special variation pattern table is used, and the specific state occurs after the big hit game related to the big hit, Regardless of the probability mode, a third variation pattern switching means for starting use of the first special variation pattern table,
The first use period setting unit and the second use period setting unit set different use periods according to the probability mode at the time of use period setting, and the use period is the occurrence of the specific state. The fluctuation pattern is determined using the shortened fluctuation pattern table within the period of occurrence of the specific state and after the use period has elapsed.
It is characterized by that.
A gaming machine according to a second invention (hereinafter referred to as reference invention 2) disclosed by reference in the present specification is the gaming machine of reference invention 1,
Before Symbol variation pattern determination means,
Determining a variation pattern to be used for the symbol variation from a plurality of variation patterns stored in the normal variation pattern table when the normal variation pattern table is used;
When using the first special variation pattern table, one variation pattern stored in the first special variation pattern table is determined as a variation pattern used for the symbol variation,
When the second special variation pattern table is used, one variation pattern stored in the second special variation pattern table is determined as a variation pattern used for the symbol variation.

According to Reference Invention 2 , since the time of symbol variation can be fixed during the usage period of each special variation pattern table, an effective presentation can be executed over the entire usage period. For example, by performing repeated special effects with different contents within the use period of each special variation pattern table, or performing effects that continue throughout the use period, effective effects can be performed throughout the use period. it can. In other words, one type of variation pattern is stored in each special variation pattern table (a variation pattern table in which the hit and miss are independent or may be one variation pattern table). Then, since the variation time of the entire predetermined period can be calculated in advance, a more effective presentation can be performed. Details will be described later.

A third invention of the reference to disclosed herein gaming machine according to (hereinafter, referred to as the Reference Invention 3.), In Reference Invention 1 of the game machine,
As the variable display device,
Displayed by a first variable display device that constitutes the variation pattern determination means and is display-controlled by a main control unit that controls the basic progression of the game, and a sub-control unit that receives a display control command transmitted from the main control unit A second variable display device to be controlled,
In the second variable display device, the first special effect display is executed when the first special variation pattern table is used, and the first special effect display is used when the second special variation pattern table is used. A different second special effect display is executed,
The first special effect display and the second special effect display are different from the effect display executed by the second variable display device when the normal variation pattern table is used.

In the reference invention 3 , a variable display device for production (second variable display device) is provided as a variable display device, and a variation pattern table to be used (first special variation pattern table, second special variation pattern table, normal variation) Since the aspect of the effect display is changed according to the type of the pattern table), it is possible to give a sharpness to the game effect. The display control commands include a variation pattern designation command for specifying the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, a special symbol stop information designation command (described later), a stop symbol designation command (described later), and the like. It can be illustrated.

A fourth invention for informative disclosed herein gaming machine according to (hereinafter, Reference Invention 4 that.), In Reference Invention 1 of the game machine,
The period of use of the first special variation pattern table and the second special variation pattern table is specified by the number of executions of the symbol variation,
The first usage period setting means includes a first counter whose value is updated every time the symbol variation using the first special variation pattern table is executed, and the second usage period setting The means is constituted by a second counter whose value is updated each time the symbol variation using the second special variation pattern table is executed,
When the use of the first special variation pattern table is started, a value for specifying a use period of the first special variation pattern table is set in the first counter, and the first special variation pattern is set. When the use of the table is ended, the value of the first counter is set to the first value, and when the use of the second special variation pattern table is started, the second counter is set to the second value. When a value for specifying the use period of the special variation pattern table is set, and when the use of the second special variation pattern table is ended, the value of the second counter is set to the second value,
When the value of the first counter is a value other than the first value and the value of the second counter is the second value, the variation pattern determining means is configured to use the first special variation pattern. Determining the variation pattern using a table, wherein the value of the second counter is a value other than the second value and the value of the first counter is the first value; The variation pattern is determined using two special variation pattern tables.

In the reference invention 4 , since the usage period of the special variation pattern table is cut by the “number of times of symbol variation execution”, it is possible to give a sharpness to the game. In addition, since the use period setting means is constituted by each counter, the control can be simplified.

A fifth invention of the reference to disclosed herein gaming machine according to (hereinafter, Reference Invention 5 that.), In Reference Invention 1 of the game machine,
As the winning game, one of a big hit game that is performed when the result of the success / failure determination is the big hit and a small hit game that is executed when the result is a small hit is executed,
When the result of the success / failure determination is a jackpot, the mode of the jackpot is determined from a plurality of jackpots,
A prize ball paying means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls due to winning of game balls to the variable prize winning device;
As a jackpot of the multiple aspects,
A first jackpot game with a high possibility of winning a prize ball by the prize ball paying means is executed by performing the opening operation for setting the variable winning device to the open state for a first opening time a predetermined number of times. And the normal jackpot in which the probability mode after the first jackpot game is set to the low probability mode;
Executing the first jackpot game and setting the probability mode after the first jackpot game to the high probability mode;
Execution of a prize ball payout by the prize ball payout means is performed a predetermined number of times for the opening operation for setting the variable winning device to the open state for a second opening time shorter than the first opening time. Executing a second jackpot game with a low and a second probability variable jackpot in which the probability mode after the second jackpot game is set to the high probability mode;
Contains
In the small hit game, the winning ball by the winning ball paying means is performed by performing the opening operation for setting the variable winning device to the open state for the second opening time as many times as the second big hit game. A game in which the possibility of payout is reduced, and the probability mode is the same probability mode before and after execution of the small hit game,
When the small hit game is started when the first special variation pattern table is used, the second variation pattern switching means operates after the end of the small hit game, and the second special variation pattern table. When the small hit game is started at the time of use, the third variation pattern switching means is operated after the small hit game is finished.

According to Reference Invention 5 , the small hit can be made more meaningful (value) for the player. That is, when the first special variation pattern table is used, the second variation pattern switching means operates even when a small hit is generated as well as a big hit, and when the second special variation pattern table is used. When the small hit game is started, the third variation pattern switching means operates. That is, since the occurrence of a small hit becomes an opportunity to use each special variation pattern table alternately, the value (significance of existence) of the small hit can be further increased.

Sixth invention for reference to disclosed herein gaming machine according to (hereinafter, referred to as the Reference Invention 6.), In the gaming machine of the Reference Invention 5,
The normal jackpot and the first probability variation jackpot are open extension type jackpots that trigger the operation of the opening extension means,
The second probability variation big hit includes only a non-open extension type big hit that does not trigger the operation of the opening extension means, or includes the non-open extension type big hit and the open extension type big hit. And

In the gaming machine of Reference Invention 6 , since the second big hit game related to the non-open extension type big hit and the small hit game coexist, and the variable winning device performs the same opening operation in the double hit game, for the player This makes it difficult to distinguish between the second big hit game and the small hit game. For this reason, it is necessary for the player to use an imagination in order to determine the probability mode (whether or not the high probability state) of the gaming machine, and it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest of the player.

Here, in the gaming machine of the invention of Reference Invention 5 or Reference Invention 6 ,
For the jackpot of the multiple embodiments,
The variable winning device is opened for a third opening time that is shorter than the first opening time and longer than the second opening time, thereby making it possible to execute the prize ball payout by the winning ball payout means. A second normal game in which a third jackpot game that is lower than the first jackpot game and higher than the second jackpot game is executed, and the probability mode is set to the low probability mode after the third jackpot game is finished. Jackpot,
Executing the third jackpot game, and after the third jackpot game ends, a third probability variable jackpot in which the probability mode is set to the high probability mode;
Contains
The second normal big hit and the third probability variation big hit may be the open extended type big hit (hereinafter referred to as related invention 1).

Here, in the gaming machine of Reference Invention 5 , Reference Invention 6 or Related Invention 1,
As the first probability variation big hit, in addition to the first probability variation big hit, the opening repeated operation of making the variable winning device open several times over a fourth opening time shorter than the first opening time, By performing the predetermined number of times, the irregular first jackpot game having a high possibility of winning the prize ball by the prize ball dispensing means is executed, and the probability mode after the irregular first jackpot game is An anomalous first probability variation jackpot set to high probability mode is provided,
The irregular first probable big hit may be the open extended type big hit (hereinafter referred to as related invention 2).

  According to the related invention 1 or the related invention 2, the mode of jackpot can be diversified, so that it is possible to further enhance the gaming interest.

In the case of 請 Motomeko 1 of the invention and each of the reference invention,
First determination random number storage means for storing a first determination random number generated based on a winning of a game ball to the non-variable start winning device, up to a first number;
Second determination random number storage means for storing a second determination random number generated based on a winning of a game ball to the variable start winning device, up to a second number;
With
The first determination random number stored in the first determination random number storage means is read out, the determination is made as a first determination, and stored in the second determination random number storage means. The second determination random number is read and the determination is made as a second determination.
When the first determination random number is stored in the first determination random number storage unit and the second determination random number is stored in the second determination random number storage unit, the second determination The determination may be performed with priority over the first success / failure determination (hereinafter referred to as a priority variation type gaming machine).

In addition, when any of Reference Invention 5 , Reference Invention 6 , Related Invention 1 or Related Invention 2 is applied to this priority variation type gaming machine,
When the determination result of the first success / failure determination is the jackpot, a first jackpot mode determining means for determining the mode of the jackpot to be generated by random lottery;
When the determination result of the second success / failure determination is the jackpot, second jackpot mode determining means for determining the mode of the jackpot to be generated by random lottery;
With
Only when the result of the first success / failure determination is not the big hit, the small hit can occur,
The first jackpot mode determining means includes:
Determining a mode of jackpot to be generated from a plurality of modes of jackpots including the normal jackpot, the first probability variation jackpot (which may include the anomaly type described above), and the second probability variation jackpot;
The second jackpot mode determining means includes:
Generated from a plurality of modes of the extended extension type jackpot including the first probability variation jackpot (which may include the above-mentioned irregular type), the second normal jackpot, and the third probability variation jackpot. A feature of determining the jackpot to be performed may be determined (hereinafter referred to as related invention 3).

  In the gaming machine of the related invention 3, once the second success / failure determination is processed in preference to the first success / failure determination, there is a high possibility that only the open extension type jackpot will be generated. Can be further increased.

In the gaming machine that performs the “small hit game” disclosed in this specification,
When the small hit game is started when the first special variation pattern table or the second special variation pattern table is used, the usage period after the small hit game ends after the small hit game ends The remaining period changing means for changing the remaining period may be provided (hereinafter referred to as related invention 4).

  In this case, the small hit can be made more meaningful (value) for the player. That is, when the small hit game is started when the first special variation pattern table or the second special variation pattern table is used, the usage period of the special variation pattern table used after the small hit game ends. The remaining period can be changed. Here, the remaining period changing means may shorten or extend the remaining period of the usage period. In particular, the remaining period may be “zero” suddenly, or conversely, the remaining period may be started from the beginning. In either case, the game can be sharpened by changing the remaining period.

Seventh invention that reference to disclosed herein (hereinafter, Reference Invention 7 called.) Gaming machine according to the
When the opening condition is satisfied, the game ball is provided with a variable start winning device that changes over a predetermined opening time from a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which it is easy to win, or the possibility of winning the game ball is constant. Including two or more start prize devices including one or more non-variable start prize devices and one or more variable start prize devices,
Due to the winning of the game ball in the start winning device, it is determined whether or not the winning game is executed, and a winning symbol indicating that the result of the determination is successful is determined on the variable display device. When displayed, a gaming machine that executes a winning game for changing a variable winning device in a closed state to an open state,
Game mode setting means for setting the game mode after the end of the hit game to any one of a plurality of game modes having different values for the player;
A normal variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern for normal variation and a first special variation pattern for determining a variation pattern that is not associated with the game mode and is different from the variation pattern for normal variation A second special variation for determining a variation pattern that is not in a correspondence relationship with the game mode and that is different from the variation pattern for normal variation and the variation pattern determined by the first special variation pattern table A variation pattern table storage means in which at least a pattern table is stored;
A variation pattern determination unit that determines a variation pattern using any variation pattern table stored in the variation pattern table storage unit each time the determination is made;
The variable display device starts the symbol variation according to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means, and when the variation time specified by the variation pattern has elapsed, the variable display device indicates a result of the determination of success / failure Design variation control means for confirming and displaying the design,
First use period setting means for setting a use period of the first special variation pattern table each time use of the first special variation pattern table is started;
A second usage period setting means for setting a usage period of the second special variation pattern table each time use of the second special variation pattern table is started;
A first variation pattern switching means for starting the use of the first special variation pattern table after the end of the winning game associated with the occurrence of the winning when the normal variation pattern table is used;
A second variation pattern switching means for starting the use of the second special variation pattern table after the end of the winning game associated with the occurrence of the winning when the first special variation pattern table is used; ,
A third variation pattern switching means for starting the use of the first special variation pattern table after the end of the winning game associated with the occurrence of the winning when the second special variation pattern table is used; ,
It is characterized by providing.

In the gaming machine of the reference invention 7 , when a hit (which may be limited to a specific hit) occurs when the normal fluctuation pattern table is used, a fluctuation pattern (first special fluctuation pattern) regardless of the game mode after the hit game ends. ) Begins to be used. When a hit (may be limited to a specific hit) occurs when the first special variation pattern is used, the variation pattern is different from the first special variation pattern regardless of the game mode after the winning game ends. Use of (second special variation pattern) is started. Further, when a hit (may be limited to a specific hit) occurs when the second special variation pattern is used, the use of the first special variation pattern is resumed after the hit game ends.

That is, even in the gaming machine of the invention of Reference Invention 7 , it is possible to realize a “new effect form” after the end of the hit game, in which none of the game modes is restricted and effects of different contents are alternately executed. . Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the reference invention 7 , it is possible to give variations to the symbol variation effect after the end of the winning game as much as it is possible to realize such a “new effect form”, and to enhance the game entertainment after the winning game ends. be able to.

The “variation pattern table storage unit” of Reference Invention 7 may store the normal variation pattern table, the first special variation pattern table, and the second special variation pattern table. A “variation shortening variation pattern table” may be stored. The shortened variation pattern table is a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern for shortened variation in which the variation time of symbol variation is shortened compared to the variation pattern for normal variation. It is a variation pattern table for determining a special variation pattern different from the variation pattern for variation and the variation pattern for shortening variation. Furthermore, the “normal variation pattern table” and the “variation shortening variation pattern table” are normally used in the corresponding game mode. Here, the gaming machine of the reference invention 7 is provided with one or a plurality of profit granting means for giving a game profit (value) to the player after the big hit game. Then, the “game mode setting means” is a profit granting means (“probability changing means for changing the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit after the end of the big hit game from low probability to high probability”, the “open extension means” described above. Etc.) is selected, the game mode after the end of the jackpot game is set to any game mode having a different game value for the player.

  For example, when “probability changing means” is provided as “profit granting means”, the gaming mode of the gaming machine is set to “high probability mode” for operating the probability changing means, and “low” for stopping the operation of the probability changing means. "Probability mode". Further, when the “profit granting means” is provided with “open extension means”, the game mode of the gaming machine is “open extension mode” in which the release extension means is operated, and “normal extension” in which the operation of the release extension means is stopped. "Open mode". Further, when the above-mentioned “variable time shortening means” is provided as the “profit granting means”, the game mode of the gaming machine is changed to “shortened variation mode (short time mode)” for operating the variable time shortening means, and the variation time. It can be set to any one of “normal fluctuation mode” for stopping the operation of the shortening means. In addition, when “probability changing means” and “opening extension means” are provided as “profit granting means”, it is possible to select up to four ways by selecting whether or not “probability changing means” and “open extension means” are activated. Can be set (referred to as “high probability release extension mode”, “low probability release extension mode”, “high probability normal release mode”, and “low probability normal release mode”). Also, by selecting whether or not “probability changing means” and “variation time shortening means” are operated as “profit granting means”, a maximum of four game modes (the above-mentioned “low probability normal fluctuation mode”, “high “Probability normal variation mode”, “Low probability shortening variation mode”, “High probability shortening variation mode”) can be set, but these game modes are to select whether or not the aforementioned “probability variation means and open extension means are activated” This is synonymous with the game mode set in. This is because the “fluctuating time shortening means” and the “opening extension means” are simultaneously activated and simultaneously deactivated. Each special variation pattern table is used regardless of the game mode set by the “game mode setting means” (regardless of the game mode).

In the reference invention 7 , the occurrence of any one of the hits may be a condition for operating each of the first to third variation pattern switching means, and “the occurrence of a specific hit” may be the first to the first. It is good also as conditions on which each variation pattern switching means of 3 operates. Here, in the latter case, examples of the “specific hit” include “a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means” and “a big hit that triggers the execution of the high probability mode”.

  Here, in this specification, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine (that is, a direction close to the player)”, and “rear” and “back” indicate gaming machines. "Rear (that is, a direction away from the player)". Further, “left” indicates “left” as viewed from the player, and “right” indicates “right as viewed from the player”. Further, in “a member that can be opened and closed like a door (hereinafter referred to as a“ door type member ”)” such as a main body frame, a front frame, an upper plate member, a lower plate member, etc., “left”, “right” “Front”, “Rear” and the like are based on the case where these door-type members are in use, that is, in the closed state.

According to the present invention 請 Motomeko 1 as described above, can be per game after the end symbol variable effects on the can have variations, to obtain a gaming machine capable of enhancing game enjoyment after per game end .

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a schematic explanatory view for explaining a main body frame and the like in the gaming machine according to each embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows a game board in the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is a front view schematically showing a special symbol hold display device, (b) and (c) are front views schematically showing a variable start winning device. (A) is a front view schematically showing a lower display device, (b) is an explanatory diagram showing a variation display mode of special symbols executed in the lower display device, and (c) is each embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic front view which shows the display screen of an effect display apparatus in an example. It is a back view which shows the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electronic control apparatus which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the probability etc. of jackpot lottery in normal probability mode, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the probability etc. of jackpot lottery in high probability mode, (c) is It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the probability etc. of a lottery lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used in special figure 1 big hit lottery (1st big hit lottery). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used in special figure 2 big hit lottery (2nd big hit lottery). (A) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a big hit symbol, (b) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a small hit symbol, (c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a losing symbol. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the data table used in a lottery lottery. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the characteristic of the game machine which concerns on each Example. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation display performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation display performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation display performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol fluctuation display performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the characteristic of the symbol fluctuation display performed by the game machine which concerns on each Example of this invention. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which showed notably the mode that a command was output from the main control part in the gaming machine which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows a game control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows a success / failure determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a symbol variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern table distribution process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on each Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on each Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on each Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on each Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on each Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on each Example. It is a flowchart which shows a hit game process. It is a flowchart which shows a process at the time of a hit game end. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of 16R big hit game end. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of 2R big hit game end. It is a flowchart for explaining the effect control process. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a production mode setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a design fluctuation effect relevant process. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram (flow diagram) showing a changed part from the special symbol game process of the first embodiment in the process at the end of the hit game of the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the fluctuation pattern table distribution process of Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern table which concerns on Example 2. FIG. It is a flow figure showing processing at the time of 16R big hit game end of Example 2. It is a flowchart which shows the 2R big hit game end process of Example 2. (A) is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of 16R big hit game completion of Example 2, (b) is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of 2R big hit game completion of Example 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining a production mode setting process according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of completion | finish of a hit game of Example 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process at the time of the end of the small hit game of Example 3. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the modification 2. FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment showing the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following embodiments, specific examples in which the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 referred to as a “seven machine” will be described.

(1) Mechanical structure a. First, the overall structure of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a gaming machine main body H attached to the outer frame 2.

  The outer frame 2 is used to support the gaming machine main body H while being fixed to an installation site provided in the island facility of the pachinko hall. The outer frame 2 includes an outer frame main body 21 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) configured by a substantially rectangular frame-like body, and a front plate portion 22 that covers a lower front portion of the outer frame main body 21.

  The gaming machine main body H is rotatably attached to the left end side of the outer frame 2 using upper and lower hinges H1 and H2 (see FIG. 1) on the left end side of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine main body H is a portion of the gaming machine 1 excluding the outer frame 2, and as shown in FIG. 1, the main body frame 3, the front frame 4, the upper dish member 5, and the lower dish member 6. The game board 10 (see FIG. 4) and the back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 6) are the main parts. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the main body frame 3 is fitted into the outer frame 2 and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 2. A locking device 7 is mounted on the right end side of the main body frame 3.

  The main body frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, and is constituted by a frame-like body as shown in FIG. The main body frame 3 includes a frame main body portion 3b including a window portion 3M in an upper half portion, and a protruding portion 3c protruding in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the back surface portion of the frame main body portion 3b. And the main body frame 3 comprises the holding | maintenance part for hold | maintaining the game board 10 using this protrusion part 3c. That is, the holding tool 3f is mounted on the protruding end surface of the projecting portion 3c in a state where the holding tool 3f can rotate on the left and right sides of the window 3M and the right and left sides of the window 3M. The game board 10 is held by the main body frame 3 by bringing the protruding end of the game board 10 into contact with the rear surface of the game board 10.

  When the main body frame 3 holds the game board 10, the “game area 11 configured on the front surface portion 10 a of the game board 10” can be viewed from the front of the main body frame 3 through the window 3 </ b> M. Further, a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 6) is mounted on the back surface portion of the game board 10 so as to cover the back surface portion.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 4 is disposed on the front side of the main body frame 3 and is supported at the left end of the main body frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 4 has a visual recognition window 41a at the center thereof. This viewing window 41a is provided in a state of penetrating the front and rear of the front frame 4, and is opened in a substantially circumferential shape corresponding to the outer peripheral shape of the game area 11 (see FIG. 4) formed on the board surface of the game board 10. When the front frame 4 is closed, the game area 11 disposed behind the front frame 4 can be viewed from the front through the viewing window 41a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 4 includes a frame main body 41, a glass plate 43 attached to the frame main body 41, and a holder (not shown) for holding the glass plate 43 on the frame main body 41. Is provided. Speakers SP1 and SP2 (see FIG. 9) are built in on the left and right sides of the upper end portion of the front frame 4, respectively. In the gaming machine 1, speakers SP3 and SP4 (see FIG. 9) are also incorporated in the left and right ends of the front plate portion 22. In the gaming machine 1, sound effects and other sounds (sounds) corresponding to the gaming state are generated using the speakers SP1 to SP4.

  An upper plate member 5 and a lower plate member 6 are provided in a portion below the front frame 4 in the front portion of the gaming machine main body H. In other words, the upper plate member 5 is disposed below the front frame 4 and includes a receiving port 5b for receiving a game ball discharged from the gaming machine 1 inside the container. A ball rental display board 410 (see FIGS. 7 and 8) and an effect button board 228 (see FIG. 8) are provided on the back side of the upper plate member 5, and an “effect button” is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate member 5. SW ”is arranged (see FIG. 1).

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower plate member 6 is disposed below the upper plate member 5. At the approximate center of the lower plate member 6, a receiving port 6 a for receiving a game ball discharged from the upper plate member 5 is provided in the inside of the substantially container shape. An ashtray 6 b is provided at the left end of the lower plate member 6, and a firing handle 9 is provided at the right end of the lower plate member 6. Furthermore, the launching handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit (not shown) behind it. The launch handle 9 is equipped with a touch switch 9a for detecting that the player is touching the handle, and in the vicinity thereof, a launch stop switch 9b for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball. Is installed.

b. Next, the configuration of the game board 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 includes a game board main body 10A configured using a substantially rectangular plywood in front view, and various board components (the outer rail 12, the inner rail 13, and the main accessory attached to the game board main body 10A. Device 20 etc.) is mounted. Note that a sheet-like object on which a cell image is printed is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10A, but the illustration is omitted.

  The game board main body 10A includes a region forming portion 10B that is substantially circular in a front view, and a region outside 10C that is positioned around the region forming portion 10B. In addition, an outer rail 12 and an inner rail 13 that are both configured using a band-shaped metal plate are disposed on the front surface of the game board main body 10A. And the front surface part of the area | region formation part 10B comprises the game area | region 11, being enclosed by the substantially circular surrounding wall which this outer rail 12 and the inner rail 13 form. In this area forming part 10B (that is, the part located in the game area 11 in the game board 10), the main accessory device 20, the normal symbol operating gate (normal symbol operating port) 16, and the first start winning device 17a, second start winning device 17b, large winning device 31, lower display device 60, three general winning devices 40, 41, 43, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and windmill 19 Etc. are arranged.

  The main accessory device 20 includes an attachment member (decorative plate) 21, an effect display device 27, and a special symbol hold display device 25. Among these, the attachment member 21 is comprised by the plate-shaped body with which the front part of the area | region formation part 10B is mounted | worn, and comprises the upper half center part of the game area | region 11 as shown in FIG. The attachment member (decorative plate) 21 is provided with a window portion forming hole 21d, and the window portion forming hole 21d constitutes a display window 21e. The display window 21e is substantially rectangular when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the stage member 21 p is attached to the lower edge portion of the attachment member 21 so as to protrude forward, and the decorative member 21 </ b> A is attached to the other part of the peripheral portion of the attachment member 21. It is mounted in a state of protruding. The decorative member 21A includes a flange portion 21H protruding from the upper edge portion of the mounting member 21, a left decorative portion 21L protruding from the left edge portion of the mounting member 21, and a right decorative portion protruding from the right edge portion of the mounting member 21. 21R.

  A game ball passage (a so-called “warp passage”) 21w is formed inside the left decorative portion 21L. That is, in the left side surface portion of the left decorative portion 21L, the entrance (not shown) of the passage 21w opens obliquely upward to the left, and the game ball flowing down the game area 11 is received at this entrance, and the stage It makes it approach on the part 21p (inside the main accessory apparatus 20). Moreover, the stage part 21p comprises the rolling surface of a game ball by the upper surface part. The rolling surface is configured as an inclined surface that descends from the left and right end portions toward the central portion, and is a raised portion that slightly protrudes upward at the central portion of the rolling surface.

  In the gaming machine 1, the game ball that has flowed down the game area 11 and reached the left end of the rolling surface through the passage 21w rolls right on the rolling surface, and further rolls leftward. . Then, when the momentum of the game ball has declined, this game ball is discharged out of the main accessory device 20, but most of the game balls discharged from the center of the rolling surface have the first probability with a certain probability. The start winning device 17a is won. Among the game balls that flow down the game area 11 and win the first start winning device 17a, those that win the first start winning device 17a without entering the main accessory device 20, There is one that enters the accessory device 20 and rolls on the stage portion 21p and then wins the first start winning device 17a.

  The effect display device 27 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device, and constitutes a specific example of a variable display device, similarly to the lower display device 60 described later. However, this effect display device 27 functions as an effect display device that executes effect display (variation display and stop display) linked to the special symbol variation display and stop display in the lower display device 60. In the present embodiment, the lower display device 60 constitutes a “variable display device” for displaying the present symbol (specific example of a special symbol), and the effect display device 27 is a pseudo symbol (special symbol). Another specific example is shown.) Is configured to display a “variable display device”. The lower display device 60 constitutes a specific example of “first variable display device”, and the effect display device 27 constitutes a specific example of “second variable display device”.

  The display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 can display various symbols using the whole or a part thereof. On this display screen 27a, as shown in FIG.6 (c), three pseudo | simulation symbol display parts 27b-27d and the background screen display part 27h comprised by another part may appear. In this case, the three pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction on the display screen 27a. In each of the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d that appear in this manner, an effect display (fluctuation display) using “pseudo symbols”, a stop display, and the like are performed. Further, when the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d are displayed on the display screen 27a, the background screen display portion 27h is displayed by the other part of the display screen 27a. The background screen display unit 27h can display a symbol indicating a background (hereinafter referred to as a background symbol) or a symbol indicating a character (hereinafter referred to as a character symbol) together with the background symbol. . These “pseudo symbols”, “background symbols”, and “character symbols” indicate specific examples of “effect symbols” displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. These “pseudo symbols” and “ The “design variation display (design variation)” is realized by the “background design” and the “character design”.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbol hold display device 25 is disposed below the display screen 27a. As shown in FIG. 5A, the special symbol hold display device 25 includes a “first special symbol hold display portion 25a” disposed on the left side and a “second special symbol hold portion 25a” disposed on the right side. Hold display unit 25b ". In addition, any of the special symbol hold display portions 25a and 25b is configured using four LEDs. Then, the first special symbol hold display unit 25a has an upper limit of “the number of holds regarding the special symbol (that is, the first special symbol)” caused by winning the first start winning device 17a. It is displayed as a number. In addition, the second special symbol hold display unit 25b has an upper limit of “the number of holds regarding a special symbol (that is, the second special symbol)” caused by winning a prize to the second start winning device 17b. It is displayed as a number.

  In other words, any of the special symbol hold display units 25a and 25b displays “the number of game balls that have won the corresponding start winning devices 17a and 17b but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of held balls)”. In addition to displaying by “number”, every time an undigested game ball is digested, “the number of undigested game balls (that is, the number of reserves)” is sequentially decremented and displayed. Here, the “undigested game balls (that is, holding balls)” related to each special symbol were won in the start winning devices 17a and 17b, but in the lower display device 60 or the like, “the result of the big hit lottery accompanying the winning” ”Indicates a game ball in which neither the display of the change nor the change display preceding it is made.

  The first start winning device 17a constitutes a specific example of a non-variable start winning device, and has a pocket shape with an opening (first start port) opened upward. And since this 1st starting port is located in the vertical part of the center part of the stage part 21p (rolling surface), the game ball which falls from the center part passes through this 1st starting port, and is 1st. The probability of winning the start winning device 17 is increased. In addition, a start winning detection switch 17s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of the game ball is disposed inside the first start winning device 17.

  The second start winning device 17b constitutes a specific example of a variable (opening and closing) start winning device, and is disposed immediately below the first start winning device 17a. As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the second start winning device 17b is mounted on the front surface of the mounting plate 17c and the mounting plate 17c fixed to the game board main body 10A by screws. A normal electric accessory 17d constituting an inlet side portion of the device 17b and an obstruction member 17k attached to the front surface of the mounting plate 17c are provided.

  The ordinary electric accessory 17d is a so-called tulip-shaped pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e, and an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c for operating the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e (see FIG. 8). ). Among these, the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e can be opened to the left and right so that the upper end sides are separated from each other around the lower support shaft. When the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are in the closed state where the wing pieces 17e and 17e are erected, the distance between the upper ends of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e is reduced. Further, when the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c is driven and the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e are tilted so that the upper end sides are separated from each other with respect to the lower end side axis, the upper end portions of the movable wing pieces 17e and 17e. The space between them is enlarged, and an open state is established.

  The obstruction member 17k is disposed vertically above the ordinary electric accessory 17d. In addition, a start winning detection switch 17t (see FIG. 8) for detecting the passage of a game ball is disposed inside the second start winning device 17b.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the second start winning device 17b is in a closed state, a space that allows one game ball to pass between the upper ends of the pair of movable wing pieces 17e, 17e. Although K1 is formed, the obstacle member 17k is disposed vertically above the space K1. For this reason, it is impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning device 17b. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), when the second start winning device 17b is opened and the pair of movable blade pieces 17e, 17e are opened to the left and right, between the upper ends of the movable blade pieces 17e, 17e. The interval K1 is larger than the full left and right width of the obstacle member 17k. For this reason, it is possible for the game balls that have passed through the left and right of the obstacle member 17K to win the second start winning device 17b.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the second start winning device 17b is opened, the probability that a game ball flowing down the game area 11 wins the second start winning device 17b is a game ball flowing down the game area 11. Is higher than the probability of winning the first start winning device 17a. Then, if the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes an open extension mode (described later) and the time for the second start winning device 17b to be in an open state becomes long, the probability that the game ball will win the second start winning device 17b Is much higher than the probability of winning the first start winning device 17a.

  On the other hand, as described above, when the second start winning device 17b is closed, it is impossible for the game ball to win the second start winning device 17b, so that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is extended and extended. When not in the mode, the probability that the game ball wins the second start winning device 17b is much lower than the probability that the game ball wins the first start winning device 17a. That is, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 becomes the open extension mode, the case where the gaming ball wins the first start winning device 17a becomes a rare case, and when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is not the opening extension mode, The case that wins the second start winning device 17b is a rare case.

  Here, the “probability that the game ball wins the second start winning device 17b in the open state” is much higher than the “probability that the game ball wins the first start winning device 17a”. For this reason, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is in the open extension mode, the probability that a start winning will be generated is higher than in the non-open extension mode (normal release mode), and the lower display device 60 and the effect display device. 27, the frequency of executing the symbol variation of the special symbol (that is, the frequency of symbol variation execution) is improved. That is, in this gaming machine 1, when the open extension mode is entered, a game (specific game) is performed in which the frequency of symbol variation execution is improved as compared to normal (when in the non-open extension mode).

  The big winning device 31 constitutes a specific example of a variable winning device, and is arranged below the second start winning device 17b. The special winning device 31 includes a mounting plate portion 31k attached to the front surface portion 10a of the game board 10. The mounting plate portion 31k is provided with an opening having a substantially band shape in a substantially central portion in a state of passing through the front and back, and the opening constitutes a big prize opening 31a. The rear end portion of the grand prize winning port 31a is in communication with “a grand prize winning prize winning passage (a passage through which a game ball to be won from the big prize winning opening 31a passes, not shown)”. .

  The prize winning device 31 includes an opening / closing plate 31b for opening / closing the prize winning opening 31a, a prize winning solenoid 31c (see FIG. 11) for driving the opening / closing plate 31b, and a prize winning prize winning. A winning ball detection switch 31s (see FIG. 8) provided in the middle of the path of the passage or in the path terminal section. When the opening / closing plate 31b is in the standing posture, the opening / closing plate 31b closes the large winning opening 31a in the large winning device 31, so that it is impossible to win a game ball in the large winning device 31. On the other hand, when the opening / closing plate 31b is tilted forward with its lower end portion as a fulcrum and assumes a forward leaning posture, the special winning opening 31a is opened and the rear surface portion (back surface portion) of the opening / closing plate 31b flows down the game area 11. And the guidance part which guides the game ball which reached the variable winning device (big winning device) 31 to the big winning port 31a is constituted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the lower display device 60 is arranged on the left side of the big winning device 31. As shown in FIG. 6A, the lower display device 60 includes a mounting plate 61 that is attached to the front surface of the game board main body 10A. The mounting plate 61 is provided with a first special symbol display portion 62a, a second special symbol display portion 62b, a normal symbol display portion 63, a normal symbol hold display portion 65, and the like.

  The first special symbol display unit 62a, the second special symbol display unit 62b, and the normal symbol display unit 63 are all configured using a “7-segment display”. Among these, in the first special symbol display section 62a, the result of the success / failure determination executed as a result of winning the game ball in the first start winning device 17a {result of the big hit lottery (first big hit lottery) And the first special symbol indicating the result of the lottery lottery (the result of the first small lottery lottery)} is stopped and displayed after the symbol variation (variable display). Further, in the second special symbol display unit 62b, the result of the success / failure determination executed as a result of winning the game ball in the second start winning device 17b {result of the big hit lottery (second big hit lottery) The second special symbol indicating the result of the lottery lottery (the result of the second small lottery lottery) is stopped and displayed through the variable display. The contents of the display results of the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b will be described later. In addition, a game result (result of determination of success / failure) displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a and the second special symbol display unit 62b and a result of game (result of determination of success / failure) displayed on the effect display device 27. ) Are considered to match.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the normal symbol display unit 63 is configured by a “7-segment display”, and the game ball passes through any of the normal symbol operation gates (normal symbol operation ports) 16. When the symbol variation start condition is satisfied, the normal symbol variation display is started. In this normal symbol variation display, the normal symbol display section 63 displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9” in this order, and then again displays the arithmetic numbers from “0” to “9”. It consists of “circular display” that repeats the display in order. When the execution time of these variable displays elapses, the normal symbol stop symbol is executed for a certain period of time. At this time, when the stop symbol is “odd number”, it is a winning symbol, and when the stop symbol is “even number”, it is a missed symbol. The lottery means for performing the lottery to determine whether or not the ordinary electric accessory 17d should be opened is constituted by a main control unit 200A described later.

  The normal symbol hold display unit 65 is also configured using four LEDs, and “the number of game balls that have passed through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16 but have not yet been digested (ie, the number of holds). ”As the upper limit number of four, and every time an undigested game ball is digested,“ the number of undigested game balls (ie, the number of holds) ”is sequentially decremented and displayed. is there. Here, the “undigested game ball (that is, holding ball)” relating to the normal symbol has passed through the normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol operation port) 16, but in the normal symbol display unit 63, lottery associated with the passage The game ball in which the display of the result (determined display of the lottery result symbol) and the change display preceding this (display using a 7-segment display in this embodiment) are not made.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the three general winning devices 40, 41, 43 are arranged on the left and right of the main accessory device 20. In each of the general winning devices 40, 41, 43, winning detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s (see FIG. 8) for detecting the winning of the game ball are arranged. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are arranged in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for a pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each board component described above. 18 is provided. Further, a back ball preventing member (not shown) is provided below the out port 18. And the game ball which returned without reaching the game area 11 is prevented from returning to the launch position again.

c. Next, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the back surface structure of the gaming machine 1 is a structure in which various devices are mounted on the large back pack 102, and the back pack 102 is pivotally supported by the pair of hinges 103 so as to be opened and closed. Yes.

  The back pack 102 stores a game ball tank 105 in which game balls are stored, a game ball payout device 109 for paying out game balls as prize balls or rental balls, and a main control board 200 constituting the main control unit 200A. A main control board case, a launcher control board case 130 storing a launch control board 260 for controlling the launcher unit, and a payout control board case storing a payout control board 240 for controlling the game ball payout device 109. 118, a relay terminal board for relaying the main control board 200 and various switches, and the like are mounted. The game ball payout device 109 constitutes a specific example of prize ball payout means.

  In addition, the game ball tank 105 is provided with a tank switch at the bottom, and can detect a broken ball. The game ball tank 105 and the game ball payout device 109 are connected by a tank rail 106. Further, in FIG. 6, a ball removal lever is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, and a refilling ball breakage detection switch is provided on the downstream side of the tank rail 106.

(2) Configuration of Control Circuit Next, the configuration of the control circuit of the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The control circuit of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 200A and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). That is, the main control unit 200A is configured by using the main control board 200 and controls the basic progress of the game and whether or not the prize ball is involved, and a plurality of sub-control units (220A, 222A, 240A, 260A). And.

  The sub-control unit is composed of (a) the sub-control board 220 and “sub control that controls various effects of the game using symbol display, lamp emission, sound effects, movement of moving objects, etc.” The control unit 220A and the (b) effect display control board 222 are used, and “the effect of controlling various effects of the game using the symbol display, the light emission of the lamp, the sound effect, the operation of the movable object, etc. It is configured using a control unit 222A, (c) a payout control unit 240A that controls the operation of paying out a rented or winning ball, and (d) a launch control board 260. And a launch control unit 260A for controlling the launch of the game ball, which includes a primary sub-control unit (220A, 240A) directly connected to the main control unit 140, Main control via primary sub-control section Second sub-control unit (222A, 260A) connected to the 200A and exists.

  The control boards (200, 220, 222, 240, 260) constituting these control units (200A, 220A, 222A, 240A, 260A) are executed by a CPU that executes various logical operations and calculation operations, and the CPU. ROM in which various programs and data are stored, RAM in which the CPU stores temporary data when the program is executed, a peripheral device interface (PIO) for exchanging data with peripheral devices, and the CPU performs calculations Various peripheral LSIs are connected to each other via a bus, such as an oscillator that outputs a clock, a watchdog timer that monitors CPU runaway, and a CTC (counter timer circuit) that periodically generates interrupt signals. Yes. Note that the directions of the arrows in FIGS. 8 and 9 indicate the direction in which data or signals are input / output. In FIG. 7, only the CPU 201, the RAM 202, and the ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200 are shown. The PIO mounted on the main control board 200 and further the CPU mounted on another control board. Further, illustration of RAM, ROM, etc. is omitted.

  The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) receives game ball detection signals from the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s, the start winning detection switch 17s, the winning ball detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s, 44s, etc. Sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220), payout control part 240A (payout control board 240), launch control part 260A (launch control board 260), etc. Toward this, various signals (commands) described later are output. The main control unit 200A (main control board 200) is also connected to a count switch 8s that detects a game ball fired from the launcher unit.

Further, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) performs these operations by outputting signals to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 17c, the special winning opening solenoid 31c, the lower left display device 50, and the lower right display device 60. Direct control. That is, the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) functions as a success / failure determination means (big hit lottery means, small hit lottery means) and big hit game execution means. Further, predetermined signals (commands) determined by the CPU 201 constituting the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) are transmitted to the sub control board 220 and the payout control board 240, respectively. The main control unit 200A includes a variation pattern table storage unit (ROM 203), a probability mode setting unit (in other words, a probability variation unit that varies the probability that the result of determination of success / failure of the probability mode is a big hit from low probability to high probability). Opening extension means, fluctuation pattern determination means, first usage period setting means, second usage period setting means, first fluctuation pattern switching means, second fluctuation pattern switching means, third fluctuation pattern switching means, Specific examples of the fluctuation time shortening means and the game mode setting means are configured. Further, it functions as “symbol fluctuation control means” for realizing symbol fluctuations in the lower display device 60 (special symbol fluctuations in the special symbol display portions 62a and 62b). The fluctuation pattern table storage means constitutes a specific example of the fluctuation time determination table storage means, and the fluctuation pattern determination means constitutes a specific example of the fluctuation time determination means. The first fluctuation pattern switching means constitutes a specific example of the first fluctuation time switching means, the second fluctuation pattern switching means constitutes a specific example of the second fluctuation time switching means, and the third fluctuation time switching means. The pattern switching means constitutes a specific example of the third variation time switching means.

  When the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) receives various signals (commands) from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), it analyzes the contents of the signals (commands) and plays games according to the results. The production of. That is, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) controls the game effects based on the control signal from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200). The sub-control unit 220A functions as “symbol variation control means” for realizing symbol variation (pseudo symbol variation) in the effect display device 27.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) includes an effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222), an amplifier board 224, a decoration drive board 226, and an effect button board 228. And are electrically connected to each other. The sub control board 220 includes a CPU 220a, a ROM 220b, and a RAM 220c.

  The CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 receives each control signal from the main control board 200 and controls each board such as the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. The ROM 220c stores data (especially information related to game decoration) necessary for controlling each board. The CPU 220a receives a display control command (that is, a display control signal) sent from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), and analyzes the received display control command according to a program stored in the ROM 220c. Then, the CPU 220a configuring the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220), a newly generated command based on the display control command transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200), the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) The display control command transmitted from the control board 200) is transmitted to the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222) as a symbol control command.

  Speakers SP1 to SP4 that output predetermined sound effects are electrically connected to the amplifier board 224. Further, the decoration driving board 226 is connected to various LED boards on which various decoration LEDs (lamps) provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 10 are mounted. The decoration drive board 226 receives signals from the sub-control board 220A and performs control related to game decoration.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a relay terminal plate, a launch control unit 260A, a lower pan full tank switch 6s, and the like are connected to the payout control unit 240A. The payout control unit 240A is connected to a payout motor 109m, a front payout switch 109a, and a rear payout switch 109b constituting a game ball payout device (payout device) 109 via a relay terminal plate. Further, the main control unit 200A is connected to the payout control unit 240A so as to be capable of bidirectional communication.

  The payout control unit 240A is responsible for various types of control related to so-called ball rental and prize ball payout. For example, when the player operates the lending button 5c or the return button 5q, the operation signal is transmitted from the ball lending display board 410 to the payout control board 240 via the relay terminal board, and the payout motor 109m is based on the operation signal. A drive signal for driving the game ball is transmitted to the game ball payout device (payout device) 109 (the payout motor 109m).

  When the main controller 200A outputs a prize ball payout command, the payout control part 240A receives this command and outputs a drive signal to the payout motor 109m to pay out the prize ball. Further, the game balls to be paid out are detected by two payout switches (the front payout switch 109a and the rear payout switch 109b) and input to the payout control unit 240A. Further, the number of prize balls paid out is also detected by the count switch 109c and counted by the main controller 200A.

  Next, the input / output relationship of signals or commands to the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) will be described. As described above, the sub-control unit 220A (sub-control board 220) is connected to the effect display control board 222 and various boards such as the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the effect button board 228. Further, as described above, when the sub-control unit 220A receives various effect commands (display control commands, etc.) from the main control unit 200A, the sub-control unit 220A interprets the content of the command and (a) the effect display device 27 Specific display contents, (b) sound effects output from the speakers SP1 to SP4, and (c) specific modes of lighting or blinking of various LEDs and lamps 4b to 4f are determined. Next, a drive signal (various symbol control commands) of the effect display device 27 is output to the effect display control unit 222A to perform variable display and stop display of effect symbols (pseudo symbols, background symbols, character symbols, etc.). At this time, display data (still image data, moving image data, etc.) of the displayed effect symbols (pseudo symbols, background symbols, character symbols, etc.) is built in the effect display device 27 or the effect display control board 222. The data stored in the display ROM (not shown) is used.

  Sound effects are output from the speakers SP <b> 1 to SP <b> 4 by outputting sound signals to the amplifier substrate 224 in accordance with the pseudo symbol variation display and stop display. In addition, by supplying signals to the decorative drive board 226 and outputting drive signals for the various LED lamps 4b to 4h and 4G from the decorative drive board 226, various lamps (LEDs 4b to 4h, 4G, etc.) are turned on.・ Controls blinking operation. Further, when the player operates the effect button SW provided on the front side of the upper plate member 5, this operation signal is supplied to the sub-control unit 220A. The sub-control unit 220A is configured to be able to reflect the operation result on various effect contents including the effect display device 27 based on the supplied operation signal.

(3) Aspects of symbol display game As described above, in this gaming machine 1, stop display (determined display) of a stop symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination (big win lottery, small win lottery) performed based on the start winning prize and The symbol variation (variation display) performed in the previous stage of the stop display is simultaneously executed in the two types of symbol display devices (the lower display device 60 and the effect display device 27). Here, the special symbols displayed on the lower display device 60 (that is, the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b) (special symbols that are changed and displayed one after another on the 7-segment display body) are In “main control unit 200A (described later)” which is “main symbol” and governs the basic progression of the game, “stop symbol” and “variation time (variation pattern)” are determined.

  On the other hand, the special symbol displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is a “pseudo symbol”, and “a sub-control unit 220A that controls a game effect under the control of the main control unit 200A (described later). ) ”Is a special symbol in which the variation mode and the stop symbol are determined. Usually, these “pseudo symbols” symbol variations are executed for the same time as “main symbols”, and “display contents (big hit, small hit, miss, etc.)” of these “pseudo symbols” stop symbols ” Is not inconsistent with the “display contents (big hit, small hit, miss, etc.)” of “main symbol” in the first special symbol display part 62a or the second special symbol display part 62b. In the present embodiment, when symbol variation effect display such as reach display using a special symbol is performed, the symbol variation effect display is performed on the effect display device 27 (pseudo symbol). Hereinafter, the display content of this symbol and the pseudo symbol will be briefly described.

c-1. The special symbol variation display (symbol variation) and stop display resulting from the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 17a are performed on the first special symbol display unit 62a, and the second starting winning device 17b. The special symbol change display (symbol change) and stop display due to the winning of the game ball to the game are performed in the second special symbol display unit 62b. That is, in the first special symbol display unit 62a, the special symbol variation display (symbol variation) is started due to the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 17a. As shown in FIG. 6 (b), this variation display (symbol variation) is made possible by the 7-segment display body constituting the first special symbol display section 62a. The content is to perform “circular display” of “incomplete design”. In other words, the content is to “circulate and display” imperfect symbols that are not familiar to the player compared to arithmetic numbers and are difficult to identify and store. In the following description, the symbol (special symbol) displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a may be referred to as “first special symbol”.

  In the low probability mode (normal probability mode), when a winning / failing determination (first big hit lottery) is performed due to the winning of a game ball to the first start winning device 17a, as shown in FIG. 10 (a). The probability that the determination result indicating the big hit is derived is about “1/400”. When the determination result indicating the big hit is derived, the big hit game execution means starts operating, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is changed to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state). As a result, the main control unit 200A drives the large winning opening solenoid 31c, changes the open / close plate 31b in the standing position to the forward inclined position, changes the closed large winning opening 31a to the open state, and the big hit game is performed. Be started. In the opened winning opening 31a, a predetermined number of (for example, 10) gaming balls enter the winning opening 31a, or even if a predetermined number of gaming balls do not enter the predetermined winning opening 31a. When the time has elapsed, the closed state is restored and one round is completed. When the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated a plurality of times with a predetermined interval in between, the big hit game is terminated.

  When a winning / failing determination (first jackpot lottery) is performed due to the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 17a, and the determination result indicating the jackpot is derived, the main control unit 200A determines that “the type of jackpot (Type of jackpot symbol) "is determined by random number lottery (hereinafter referred to as" distribution lottery "). Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the random winning lottery mode (type) is “first normal big hit (specific example of normal big hit)”, “first probability variable big hit”, and “second Of "probable big hit of". When the result of the first big hit lottery is a loss, as shown in FIGS. 10C and 14, the main control unit 200A determines whether or not to generate a small hit by random lottery (small hit lottery). To do. This random number lottery constitutes a specific example of “small lottery”. In the present embodiment, the winning / nothing determination (that is, the first winning / nothing determination) performed due to the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 17a is constituted by a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery. In addition, the random number (big hit symbol determination random number) for performing the “lottery lottery” is acquired at the timing when the start winning is generated, in the same manner as the random number for the determination of success / failure (random number for big hit lottery, etc.).

  Here, when the “first normal jackpot” is generated, the first jackpot game is executed in which the possibility of winning a prize ball is extremely high, and after the first jackpot game is finished, the result of the success / failure determination is a jackpot. (The probability that the result of the first jackpot lottery is won and the probability that the result of the second jackpot lottery is won) is a low probability (normal probability). In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the first jackpot game is a type of jackpot in which the opening / closing operation of the winning device 31 is repeated 16 times (16 rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 2 seconds) interposed therebetween. A game (hereinafter referred to as “16R big hit game”). At this time, the time (first opening time) for which the grand prize winning device 31 is open in each round is set to “25 seconds”. In this way, the gaming state in which the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit is a low probability (normal probability) is the “low probability mode (low probability state)”.

  When the “first probability variable big hit” is generated, the first big hit game or the irregular first big hit game is executed, and the probability of the success / failure determination result being the big hit after the completion of the executed first big hit game (the first hit) The probability that the result of the first jackpot lottery will be won and the probability that the result of the second jackpot lottery will be won) is a high probability. In other words, “whether or not to generate a first probability variable jackpot for executing the first jackpot game” and “whether or not to generate a first probability variable jackpot for executing the irregular first jackpot game” are also included. It is a selection target in the aforementioned “sort lottery”. In the present embodiment, the first jackpot game resulting from the “first probability variable jackpot” is a normal first jackpot game (ordinary 16R jackpot game) or an irregular first jackpot game ( An irregular 16R jackpot game) is performed. In this way, the gaming state in which the probability that the determination result is a big hit is a high probability is the “high probability mode (high probability state)”.

  The “irregular first jackpot game” in this embodiment is, as shown in FIG. 11, “To make the big winning device 31 open for 2.5 seconds (fourth opening time)”. The “repeated opening operation performed a total of 10 times” is a type of “16R big hit game” that is repeated 16 times (16 rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 2 seconds) in between. This “irregular first jackpot game” has a high possibility of winning a prize ball, but has a smaller prize ball payout amount than the “normal first jackpot game”.

  In this embodiment, “16R jackpot game” is exemplified as the first jackpot game resulting from “first regular jackpot” and “first probability variable jackpot”, but “first regular jackpot” and “first bonus game” In at least one of “1 probable big win”, the first big hit game resulting from the “big hit” is the time when the big winning device 31 is open in each round as the “first open time”. However, multiple types of big hit games with different numbers of rounds (for example, “16R big hit game” and “open / close operation of the big winning device 31 are 8 times (8 rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, 2 second interval)). A “repeated type of jackpot game” may be scheduled.

  When a “second probable big hit” occurs, the second big hit game is executed, and after the second big hit game is finished, the probability that the determination result is a big hit (the result of the first big hit lottery will be the win) And the probability that the result of the second jackpot lottery wins is a high probability. However, as shown in FIG. 11, as the second jackpot game caused by the “second probability variation jackpot”, the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is performed while sandwiching a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 2 seconds). Repeated twice (2 rounds). In the second jackpot game, the time (second opening time) for which the big winning device 31 is open in each round is set to “0.2 seconds”. Of the big hits that occur in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, only the “second probable big hit” generated based on the first big hit lottery is a non-open extension type big hit, and all other big hits are all It is a jackpot of the open extension type.

  When “small hit” occurs, as shown in FIG. 14, the opening / closing operation of the big winning device 31 is repeated twice with a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 2 seconds) interposed therebetween. In this small hit game, the time for which the big winning device 31 is in the open state every time the big winning device 31 performs the open operation is the “second open time (0.2 seconds)”. It should be noted that the first hit / fail judgment can generate a non-open extension type big hit (second probability variation big hit) and a small hit, and the contents of the second big hit game and the contents of the small hit game are the same. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to determine whether or not the gaming state (probability mode) after the occurrence of the “second probability variation big hit” or “small hit” is a high probability state (high probability mode). Therefore, it is necessary for the player to use an imagination in order to determine the probability mode (whether it is in a high probability state) of the gaming machine, and as a result, the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  On the other hand, in the second special symbol display section 62b, the special symbol variation display is started due to the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 17b. This variable display is also performed in the same manner as the first special symbol display unit 62a. In the normal probability mode, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the winning / failing determination (second big hit lottery) is performed due to the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 17b. The probability that the determination result indicating the big hit is derived is about “1/400”. Also in this case, when the determination result indicating the big hit is derived, the big hit game is started.

  When a winning / failing determination (second jackpot lottery) is performed due to the winning of the game ball to the second start winning device 17b, and the determination result indicating the jackpot is derived, the main control unit 200A determines that “the type of jackpot (Type of jackpot symbol) "is determined by random lottery. This random number lottery constitutes a specific example of “random lottery performed by the second jackpot mode determining means”. As shown in FIG. 12, the random number lottery allows the mode of jackpot to be “first probability variable big hit”. And “second normal jackpot” and “third probability variation jackpot”.

  In the determination of whether or not the game ball has won the second start winning device 17b (that is, the second determination), whether or not to generate a small hit (small lottery) is not performed. Only determine whether or not to generate a big hit (big hit lottery). However, even when the result of the second big hit lottery is a loss, the main control unit 200A may determine whether or not to generate a small hit by random lottery.

  When the “first probability variable big hit” is generated by the second hit / fail judgment, the first big hit game or the irregular first big hit game is executed, and the result of the success / failure determination is performed after the first big hit game is executed. The probability of winning a jackpot (the probability that the result of the first jackpot lottery is won and the probability that the result of the second jackpot lottery is won) is a high probability. That is, the content of the “first probability variation big hit” that causes the “first probability variation big hit” by the second success / failure determination is the same as the content of the “first probability variation big hit” caused by the first success / failure determination (FIG. 11, 12).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when the “second normal big hit” is generated by the second determination of whether or not, “the variable winning device (big winning device 31) is shorter than the first opening time and the second opening time is short. By opening for a longer predetermined opening time (for example, 6 seconds), the possibility of award ball payout by the winning ball payout means (game ball payout device 109) is lower than that of the first big hit game and the second The third jackpot game, which is higher than the jackpot game, is executed, and after the third jackpot game is over, the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a jackpot (the probability that the result of the first jackpot lottery is won and the second The probability that the result of the jackpot lottery wins will be a low probability (normal probability) .In addition, the “third probability variable jackpot” executes the third jackpot game, and after the third jackpot game ends, Probability of winning or losing the outcome (No. Probability Results of the jackpot lottery is winning probability as the result is winning of the second jackpot lottery) is a high probability.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the big hits (first probability variation big hit, second normal big hit, and third probability variation big hit) generated through the second success / failure determination are all the open extension type big hits. The normal jackpot of 2 and the third probability variation jackpot may be the non-open extension type jackpot, or the open normal jackpot and the non-open extension jackpot may coexist in the second normal jackpot and the third probability variation jackpot. . Further, in this embodiment, when the “second normal big hit” and the “third probability variation big hit” are generated, the third big hit game is executed, and after the third big hit game is executed, the opening extension means Operates. Therefore, it is difficult to determine whether or not the gaming state (probability mode) after the occurrence of the “second normal big hit” or the “third probability variation big hit” is a high probability state (high probability mode). Therefore, it is necessary for the player to use an imagination in order to determine the probability mode (whether or not it is in a high probability state) of the gaming machine, and as a result, the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  Further, when a big hit (first probability variation big hit, second normal big hit, third probability variation big hit) is generated after the second success / failure determination, execution of prize ball payout by the prize ball payout means (game ball payout device 109) is executed. Only the jackpot game that can be expected (first jackpot game or third jackpot game) is executed. On the other hand, when a big hit (first normal big hit, first probability variation big hit, second probability variation big hit) is generated after the first success / failure determination, the prize ball payout means (game ball payout device 109) executes the prize ball payout. When a jackpot game that can be expected (first jackpot game) is executed, and a jackpot game (second jackpot game) that cannot be expected to be executed by the prize ball payout means (game ball payout device 109) is executed. There are cases where it is done. Then, “big hit (first normal big hit, first positive big hit, second normal big hit, second big big hit, which is the premise of the big hit game (first big hit game, third big hit game) that can be expected to execute the prize ball payout, "3rd probability variation big hit)" is an open extension type jackpot, and "second probability variation big hit" which is the premise of a big hit game (second jackpot game) that can not be expected to perform prize ball payout is a non-open extended type A big hit.

c-2. On the display screen 27a of the pseudo-design effect display device 27, if the symbol variation start condition is satisfied due to winning (start winning) in the first start winning device 17a or the second starting winning device 17b, Start the variable display. Then, when the execution times of these variable displays have elapsed, the pseudo symbol stop display (determined display) is executed for a certain time (about 0.6 seconds). At this time, the stop display (definite display) of the pseudo symbol, and the stop display (definite symbol of the present symbol) by the lower display device 60 (the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b) described above, Similarly, the result of the judgment is displayed.

  In addition, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, when pseudo variable display is started, three pseudo symbol display parts appear. In each pseudo symbol display part, variable display using “pseudo symbols” is displayed. (Display of pseudo symbols to be changed sequentially), stop display (display of stopped pseudo symbols), and the like are performed. This pseudo-pattern variation display shows that the numbers from “1” to “9” are displayed in this order, and then the numbers from “1” to “9” are displayed again in this order. Consists of repeated “circular display”. Further, the confirmed symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the pseudo-symbol display section include “a stop symbol that indicates a loss” and “a stop symbol that indicates a big hit”.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), “stop symbol indicating occurrence of first normal jackpot” is included in “stop symbol indicating jackpot” (hereinafter referred to as first normal jackpot symbol). “Stop symbol indicating occurrence of second normal big hit (hereinafter referred to as second normal big hit symbol)” and “Stop symbol indicating occurrence of first positive probability big hit (hereinafter referred to as first positive probability big hit symbol). ) "," Stop symbol indicating occurrence of second probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as second probability variation jackpot symbol) ", and" stop symbol indicating occurrence of third probability variation jackpot (hereinafter referred to as third symbol). Is known as a probable big hit symbol.) ”. Further, in the “stop symbol indicating that the result of the big hit lottery is out of place” shown in FIG. 13B, the “small hit symbol indicating the occurrence of a small hit” and “ There is a stop symbol (hereinafter referred to as a loss symbol) indicating that the lottery is also lost. In the present embodiment, not only the big hit lottery but also the small hit lottery is simply referred to as “out”.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the “first normal jackpot symbol” is configured by arranging three “even identical numbers” on the display screen 27a, and the “first probability variable jackpot symbol” is displayed on the display screen 27a. Three “odd identical numbers” are arranged side by side. The “second probability variation big hit symbol” is configured by arranging “different odd numbers” in ascending order from left to right. Further, as shown in FIG. 13B, the “small hit symbol” is configured by arranging “different odd numbers” in ascending order from left to right in the same manner as the “second probability variable big hit symbol”. Is a stop symbol constituted by displaying different numbers on at least one of the three pseudo symbol display portions, excluding the “small hit symbol and the second probability variation big hit symbol”. In this way, the “small winning symbol” and the “second probability variation big winning symbol” are the same symbol, and the winning device 31 performs an opening / closing operation in the same manner regardless of which symbol is stopped and displayed. . For this reason, for a player who focuses his / her eyes on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 and the big prize device 31, whether “small hit” has occurred or “second probability variation big hit” has occurred. It becomes difficult to distinguish. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, the player's imagination can be stimulated, and the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the “second normal jackpot symbol” is configured by arranging three “even even numbers” on the display screen 27a. The “third probability variation big hit symbol” is also configured by arranging “different even numbers” in ascending order from left to right. Thus, in the present embodiment, the “second normal jackpot symbol” and the “third probability variation jackpot symbol” are also the same symbol, and the winning device 31 is the same regardless of which symbol is stopped. The opening / closing operation is performed in the manner described above. For this reason, for a player who turns his gaze to the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 and the big winning device 31, has the "second normal big hit" occurred or has the "third probable big hit" occurred? However, it becomes more difficult to distinguish. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, the player's imagination can be stimulated from this point as well, and the gaming interest can be further enhanced.

  When the “first normal jackpot symbol” or “first probability variable jackpot symbol” is displayed on the effect display device 27, reach display is performed in the middle of the variable display which is the premise thereof. In addition, when displaying the “stop symbol to show off” on the effect display device 27, the reach display is not performed in the middle of the fluctuation display (that is, the deviation fluctuation) that is the premise (hereinafter referred to as “simple off”). In some cases, reach display is performed (hereinafter referred to as “reach out”).

  In addition, the reach display of the present embodiment is such that two of the pseudo symbols displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 are stopped at the same symbol and the other one of the pseudo symbols is changing. It is a display as content. However, even when the “stop symbol indicating 2R probability variation big hit” or the “stop symbol indicating 2R normal big hit” is stopped, the reach display may be performed during the change.

(4) Outline of Game Next, an outline of the game executed on the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. That is, the main control unit 200A constitutes a hit determination execution means (a big hit lottery execution means and a small hit lottery execution means) for determining whether or not a win is made, and executes a win game (a first big hit game, a second big hit). The winning game execution means (big hit game execution means, small hit execution means) is configured. When an open extension type jackpot is generated, after the jackpot game is executed (after the operation of the jackpot game execution means is completed), the opening time of the second start winning device 17b is extended. That is, the main control unit 200A constitutes an opening extension means for extending the opening time in the variable start winning device (second start winning device 17b). Hereinafter, this point will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

In the gaming machine 1, when the opening extension means is not operating, a normal variation pattern table (described later) is set as the variation pattern table used when the special symbol varies. Then, as shown in FIG. 15A, when a big hit occurs when the normal variation pattern table is used, if the big hit is a “non-open extension type big hit”, the normal variation pattern table is continuously used. On the other hand, when the generated big hit is “open extended type big hit”, use of the special variation pattern table A (described later) is started. Here, the special variation pattern table A constitutes a specific example of the first special variation pattern table. The normal variation pattern table constitutes a specific example of the normal variation time determination table, and the special variation pattern table A constitutes a specific example of the first special variation time determination table.

As shown in FIG. 15B, when a big hit occurs when the special variation pattern table A is used, if the big hit is a “non-open extension type big hit”, the use of the normal variation pattern table is resumed. On the other hand, when the generated big hit is “open extended type big hit”, use of the special variation pattern table B (described later) is started. Here, the special variation pattern table B constitutes a specific example of the second special variation pattern table. The special variation pattern table B constitutes a specific example of the second special variation time determination table.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, when a big hit is generated when the special variation pattern table B is used, if the big hit is a “non-open extension type big hit”, the use of the normal variation pattern table is resumed. On the other hand, when the generated big hit is “open extended type big hit”, the use of the special variation pattern table A is resumed. When the special variation pattern table A is used and an “open extension type big hit” occurs, the use of the special variation pattern table B is resumed. In other words, when the special variation pattern table A or B is used, if “open extension type big hit” occurs continuously, the special variation pattern table A is set and the special variation pattern table B is set. Are repeated alternately.

(5) Outline of symbol variation effect The symbol variation effect includes “effects performed when the normal variation pattern table is used (hereinafter referred to as general effects)” and “when the special variation pattern table is used (during the special variation mode)”. Production (hereinafter referred to as special production). Hereinafter, after describing the outline of the general effects, the special effects will be described.

a. In the case of a general effect When a game ball wins (start winning) to the first start winning device 17a or the second start winning device 17b when the normal variation pattern table or the shortened variation pattern table is used, the special symbol changes. A start condition (actuality determination execution condition) is satisfied. As a result, the symbol change of the main symbol is started in the corresponding special symbol display units 62a and 62b, and the display screen 27a (pseudo symbol display unit) of the effect display device 27 as shown in FIGS. 16 (a) to (c). 27b to 27d), the symbol variation effect display using the pseudo symbol is started.

  The execution time of the symbol variation effect display differs depending on the variation pattern (normal variation pattern, shortened variation pattern) determined at the start of symbol variation in the corresponding special symbol display units 62a and 62b (to be described later). When the time elapses, the stop symbol of the main symbol is fixedly displayed on one of the special symbol display portions 62a and 62b, and the stop symbol of the pseudo symbol is fixedly displayed on the display screen 27a.

  Note that “out-of-display” illustrated in FIG. 16A is “out-of-range display without a reach effect (so-called“ normal out ””), and “out-of-display” illustrated in FIG. 16B is “reach”. This is an out-of-direction display (so-called “out-going reach”). Here, the reach display (reach effect) refers to, for example, a symbol other than a symbol that finally stops (hereinafter referred to as “final stop symbol”) in the middle of the variation display (effect display) as a predetermined symbol. This is a stunning display that indicates that there is a possibility that a jackpot display may be made depending on the type of the final stop symbol. For example, if the stop symbol of multiple symbols is the same symbol, when the jackpot display is completed, the symbols other than the final stop symbol are stopped at the same symbol, and the game machine executes “special game execution (occurrence of big hit) ) Indicates an indication that there is a possibility.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (c), a stop display (determined display, jackpot display) indicating that “the result of determination of success / failure is a winning (big hit)” is made using the “special symbol (pseudo symbol) stop symbol”. In the case of being performed, after the “reach display” is performed in the middle of the symbol variation effect display (variation display) of the special symbol (pseudo symbol), this fixed display is performed. When this “big hit display” is made, after executing “shift display for shifting to big hit” or the like, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the big hit state, and the big hit game is started. In addition, when using the “Special symbol (pseudo symbol) stop symbol” and the stop indication (confirmation display, big hit display) that “the result of the lottery lottery is winning (small hit)” is performed, After executing “transition display for shifting to small hit” or the like, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 shifts to the small hit state, and the small hit game is started.

b. In the case of special effects The gaming machine 1 of this embodiment performs two types of special effects. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special effect A that is executed when the special variation pattern table A is used and the special effect B that is executed when the special variation pattern table B is used are performed. In the special effect A, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, a “squid character design” indicating the player's ally and a “octopus character design” indicating the player's enemy appear, and a duel ( As shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the special effect B includes a “sun symbol” indicating the player's ally and a “moon character symbol” indicating the player's enemy. Is a battle production that makes a duel (battle).

  That is, when the game ball wins the first start winning device 17a or the second start winning device 17b when using the special variation pattern table A (during the special variation mode), the special symbol variation start condition (Win / Fail determination execution condition) is established, and the corresponding special symbol display units 62a and 62b start the symbol variation of this symbol, and, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the display screen 27a (pseudo symbol) of the effect display device 27 In the display units 27b to 27d), the special effect A using the pseudo symbol is started.

  In the special effect A, an image that is not displayed in the general effect is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. Specifically, the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d (see FIG. 6) are reduced, and a so-called “battle effect” is executed in substantially the entire area of the display screen 27a. That is, the “squid character design” indicating the player's ally and the “octopus character design” indicating the player's enemy appear, and a duel (battle) is started.

  “Execution time of special effect A executed corresponding to each start winning prize” is uniformly “first variation time (in this embodiment, when the result of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is a loss) 10 seconds), and when the result of the big hit lottery or the result of the big hit lottery is a win (big hit or small hit), the “second variation time (in this embodiment, 20 seconds)” It is stipulated in. For this reason, when using the special variation pattern table A (during the special variation mode), as long as the results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are lost, the “special effect A with a constant performance time (variation time)” is Repeated every time a starting prize is generated. That is, as shown in FIG. 17, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (high probability mode, normal probability mode), a “special effect A with a constant effect time (variation time)” is generated every time a start prize is generated. The process is repeated with a pseudo symbol stop display time in between.

  In this case, as long as the result of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is a loss, the effect that the “octopus character” wins the “squid character” (the effect indicating that the player's feelings were not fulfilled) The period of use of the special variation pattern table A (which will be described later. Hereinafter, the period of use of the special variation pattern table A may be referred to as “use period A”) is repeated. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special variation pattern table A is used (hereinafter referred to as “special variation mode A”), “execution of special effects executed corresponding to each start winning prize” Since “time” is the same time regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (high probability mode, normal probability mode), it is possible to execute an effective performance. For example, it is possible to give a “strong impact” to the player by repeating the production of substantially the same content as “drilling”. Further, in this embodiment, since the variation pattern stored in the special variation pattern table A (for winning / missing) is one type, the variation time of the entire use period of the special variation pattern table A can be calculated in advance. A more effective performance can be performed. For example, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, an effect can be performed in which a predetermined movie (moving image) is continuously reproduced from the start to the end of the period of use of the special variation pattern table A (special variation mode A). .

  In the present embodiment, when the “special effect A indicating that the result of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is a loss” is repeated over the “use period A”, the next symbol following the end of the “use period A”. In the change, the effect (general effect) according to the normal change pattern is resumed. On the other hand, if a big hit occurs within the usage period A (that is, when the special variation pattern table A is used), the special effect A indicating that the result of the determination is a big hit is given for a second predetermined time (20 seconds). After that, the effect during the big hit game is executed. If a small hit occurs within the “use period A”, the special effect A indicating that the result of the determination is a small hit is performed for a second predetermined time (20 seconds), and then the small hit is made. Production during the game is executed.

  In addition, when the big hit that occurred during the usage period A is a “non-open extension type big hit”, the use of the normal fluctuation pattern is resumed in the symbol fluctuation that starts after the big hit game related to this big hit. On the other hand, when the big hit that occurred in the usage period A is “open extended type big hit”, the special fluctuation pattern table B is set in the symbol fluctuation that starts after the big hit game related to this big hit. The special effect B is started.

  Also in this special effect B, an image that is not displayed in the above-mentioned general effect is displayed on the display screen 27 a of the effect display device 27. Specifically, the pseudo symbol display portions 27b to 27d (see FIG. 6) are reduced, and a so-called “battle effect” is executed in substantially the entire area of the display screen 27a. That is, a “sun character design” indicating the player's ally and a “moon character design” indicating the player's enemy appear, and a duel (battle) is started.

  “Execution time of special effect B executed corresponding to each start winning prize” is the same as “the third variation time (in this embodiment, when the result of the big win lottery and the small win lottery is a loss). , 11 seconds) ”, and when the result of the big hit lottery or the result of the big hit lottery is a win (big hit or small hit), the“ fourth variation time (22 seconds in this embodiment) ” It is stipulated in. Therefore, even when the special variation pattern table B is used (in the special variation mode), as long as the results of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery are lost, the “special effect B with a constant presentation time (variation time)” is This is repeated every time a start prize is generated. That is, as shown in FIG. 18, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (high probability mode, normal probability mode), a “special effect B with a constant effect time (variation time)” is generated every time a start prize is generated. The process is repeated with a pseudo symbol stop display time in between.

  In this case, as long as the result of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is a loss, the effect that the “moon character” wins the “sun character” (the effect indicating that the player's feelings were not fulfilled) The period of use of the special variation pattern table B (described later. Hereinafter, the period of use of the special variation pattern table B may be referred to as “use period B”) is repeated. As described above, even when the special variation pattern table B is used (hereinafter referred to as “special variation mode B”), the “execution time of the special effect B executed in response to each start winning prize” is the gaming machine 1. Regardless of the gaming state (high probability mode, normal probability mode), since it is the same time, an effective production can be executed. Further, in the present embodiment, since the variation pattern stored in the special variation pattern table B (for winning / missing) is one type, the variation time of the entire use period of the special variation pattern table B can be calculated in advance. A more effective performance can be performed. For example, on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, an effect can be performed in which a predetermined movie (moving image) is continuously reproduced from the start to the end of the period of use of the special variation pattern table B (special variation mode B). .

  In this embodiment, when the “special effect B indicating that the result of the big hit lottery and the small hit lottery is a loss” is repeated over the “use period B”, the next symbol following the end of the “use period B”. In the change, the effect (general effect) according to the normal change pattern is resumed. On the other hand, if a big hit occurs within the usage period B (that is, when the special variation pattern table B is used), the special effect B indicating that the result of the determination is a big hit is given for a fourth predetermined time (22 seconds). After that, the effect during the big hit game is executed.

  Further, when the big hit that occurred during the usage period B is a “non-open extension type big hit”, the use of the normal variation pattern is resumed in the symbol fluctuation that starts after the big hit game related to the big hit. On the other hand, when the big hit that occurred in the usage period B is “open extended type big hit”, the special fluctuation pattern table A is set in the symbol fluctuation that starts after the big hit game related to this big hit. Then, special effect A is started.

  In this way, when the special variation pattern table A is set again, the use period A is set again. If an “open extension type big hit” occurs within the use period A, the big hit game related to the big hit is In the symbol variation started after the end, the special variation pattern table B is set and the special effect B is started. In other words, in the gaming machine 1, when the special variation pattern table A or the special variation pattern table B is set, if the “open extended type big hit” is continuously generated, the special effect A and the special effect B are alternated. To be executed. That is, in this gaming machine 1, it is possible to perform a peculiar effect that battle effects with different contents (different characters appearing) are executed alternately.

(6) Transmission of command The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment performs various controls in order to realize the above-described “variation effect display (symbol variation effect display)” and the like. When executing this control, various commands are transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220). Next, how the command is transmitted will be described with reference to the schematic diagram of FIG.

  The main control unit 200A and the sub control unit 220A are connected by a 9-bit width parallel signal cable. Of these, one bit is allocated for outputting a strobe signal, and the remaining eight bits are allocated for command output. When a command is output from the main control unit 200A to the sub-control unit 220A, first, command data for 8 bits is output to an 8-bit signal cable assigned for command output, and then A 1-bit strobe signal is output. Further, the sub control unit 220A can reliably read the command transmitted from the main control unit 200A by reading the command data at the rising timing of the strobe signal.

  Here, examples of commands output from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) to the sub control unit 220A (sub control board 220) include those illustrated in FIG. 22B. That is, there are (A) a variation pattern designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CHP”), (B) a special symbol stop information designation command (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “CJS”), and the like. . The variation pattern designation command is a command for designating a variation pattern, and a variation pattern for normal variation, a special variation pattern A (described later), and a special variation according to a variation pattern table used at the time of starting winning. One of the fluctuation patterns B (described later) is specified. The variation pattern designation command is a command for starting the variation of the pseudo symbol and designating the variation time of the pseudo symbol.

(7) Outline of Game Control by Main Control Unit 200A FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of game control processing executed by the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200. In this game control process, each process such as a prize ball payout process (S10), a normal symbol game process (S100), a normal electric game game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S300), a winning game process (S600), etc. Is executed repeatedly. Since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 23 is about 4 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed about every 4 msec.

  The above-mentioned CTC (counter / timer circuit) is set to generate an interrupt every about 2 msec. When an interrupt is generated by CTC, various random numbers are updated and various game balls are detected. The process of detecting the state of the switches (normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 16s, start winning detection switches 17s, 17t, winning ball detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s, etc.) is performed. Then, in the game control shown in FIG. 23, the normal symbol game process (S120), the normal electric drive, while generating various interrupts and detecting the game state by generating interrupts almost twice during the round of control. An accessory game process (S200), a special symbol game process (S400), a winning game process (S600), and the like are performed. During these processes, various signals are transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220. By doing so, the game of the entire gaming machine 1 proceeds. Hereinafter, the game control process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

A. Prize ball payout processing (S10)
The CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 performs a process of paying out game balls as prize balls (prize ball payout process) (S10). That is, the state of the start winning detection switches 17s, 17t or the winning ball detection switches 40s, 41s, 43s is detected to determine whether or not a game ball has entered. If a game ball has entered, this information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200. Based on the information stored on the RAM 202, a prize ball payout signal is output toward the payout control board 240. If the winning information for the start winning detection switch 17s or the like has already been stored on the RAM 202, an appropriate payout number including the previously stored information is specified and a payout signal is output. To do. The “processing for outputting a payout signal based on winning information to the start winning detection switch 17s” constitutes a specific example of “processing as a winning ball payout means performed by the CPU 201”.

  When outputting a payout signal from the main control unit 200A to the payout control unit 240A, first, a strobe signal is output toward the payout control unit 240A (payout control board 240), and then signal data is output. On the other hand, when the CPU mounted on the payout control board 240 constituting the payout control unit 240A receives the payout signal, the CPU interprets the content of the signal and sends a drive signal to the payout motor 109m mounted on the prize ball payout device 109. Is output and award balls are paid out. The prize ball payout device 109 is provided with two payout switches (a front payout switch 109a and a rear payout switch 109b) for detecting a payout game ball. While detecting each one, a process of paying out the number of prize balls designated by the payout signal is performed.

B. Normal symbol game processing (S100)
When the normal symbol game process (S100) is started, the normal symbol display unit 63 starts to display the variation of the normal symbol. If the CPU 201 determines that the execution time of the normal symbol variation display has elapsed while repeatedly performing the game control process of FIG. 22, the CPU 201 performs the stop display of the normal symbol stop symbol. Furthermore, if the CPU 201 determines that the stop symbol stop display time (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed while repeatedly performing the game control process of FIG. 22, the stop symbol activates the ordinary electric accessory 17d. It is determined whether it is a symbol to be activated (a normal symbol hit symbol) or not a symbol to be actuated (ordinary symbol deviating symbol).

  If the stop symbol is a symbol that activates the normal electric accessory 17d (a normal symbol hit symbol), whether or not the normal electric accessory release extension function is operating (that is, the open extension means is operating). If the opening extension means is in operation, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is set to "opening time when the opening extension function is activated (for example, the above-mentioned 3 seconds)" The normal symbol game process (S100) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the opening extension means is not in operation, after setting the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d to “opening time when the opening extension function is not operated (for example, 0.5 seconds as described above)”, the normal symbol game process Is finished and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Note that the CPU 201 does not operate the normal electric accessory 17d, does not execute the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display unit 63, and does not execute the normal symbol stop display, and further relates to the normal symbol. When it is determined that the number of holds is not “0”, the normal symbol variation display is started. Further, the number of holdings for the normal symbol is “+1” when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 16 and the number of holdings for the normal symbol is less than a predetermined number (four in this embodiment). It is set to “−1” every time the symbol variation display is started.

C. Normal electric game processing (S200)
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an outline of the ordinary electric accessory game process. When the ordinary electric accessory game process is activated while the CPU 201 performs the game control process of FIG. It is determined whether or not it is operating (whether or not the second start winning device 17b is in an open state). When it is determined that the second start winning device 17b is in an open state (S201; YES), the operating time of the ordinary electric accessory 17d (the second start winning device 17b is maintained in an open state). It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed (3 seconds in the open extension mode and 0.5 seconds in the normal release mode) (S202). If it is determined that the operating time has passed the predetermined time (S202; YES), the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped to bring the second start winning device 17b in the open state into a closed state (S206). The ordinary electric game game process is terminated.

  However, when the CPU 201 determines that a predetermined number (for example, eight) of game balls have entered the second start winning device 17b while the ordinary electric accessory 17d (second start winning device 17b) is opened. Even when the aforementioned operating time (opening time) has not reached the predetermined time, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 17d is stopped (S206), and the ordinary electric accessory game process is terminated. Further, in the gaming machine 1, when the ordinary electric combination 17d is operated, the ordinary electric combination solenoid 17c provided therein is driven, and a pair of wings of the second start winning portion 17b constituting the ordinary electric combination 17d. The one part is rotated outward, and the second start winning portion 17b is opened.

D. Special Symbol Game Processing Next, an outline of the special symbol game processing will be described with reference to FIGS. When the special symbol game process is activated, as shown in FIG. 24, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning device 17a or the second start winning device 17b (S302a). , S302b). Then, when a negative determination (determination that the game ball has not won) is made in the processing of S302a and S302b (S302a; NO, S302b; NO), the processing after S308 shown in FIG. Transition.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball has won the first start winning device 17a (S302a; YES), the “number of special symbols corresponding to the first start winning device 17” is less than a predetermined number (this implementation) It is determined whether or not the number is less than 4 (S304a). In the process of S304a, when it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number (S304a; YES), a random number for determination (lottery random number) related to winning in the first start winning device 17a is acquired, and this random number for determination ( The random number for lottery) is stored at a predetermined address in the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200, and “the number of special symbols held corresponding to the first start winning device 17a” is incremented by “+1” (S306a).

  Here, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a first start winning device 17a and a second start winning device 17b as start winning devices, and a special symbol corresponding to the first start winning device 17a. (A first special symbol; hereinafter also referred to as “special diagram 1”) and a special symbol corresponding to the second start winning device 17b (second special symbol; hereinafter also referred to as “special diagram 2”). With. Then, in the situation where the determination random number based on the start winning to the first start winning device 17a and the determination random number based on the start winning to the second start winning device 17b are stored, the latter is preferential. (To be described later).

  Among the processes performed by the CPU 201, “each process executed due to a game ball winning in the first start winning device 17a (hereinafter referred to as a process related to the special figure 1)”, “ Regarding each of the processes (hereinafter, referred to as processes related to the special figure 2) to be executed due to the winning of the game ball in the second start winning device 17b, in FIGS. The same number of steps (numerical numbers) is attached. Since the process with the same number of steps is basically the same process, one of “process related to special figure 1” and “process related to special figure 2” will be described in the following description. However, the description of the other may be omitted. In addition, “process for special figure 1” is distinguished by adding “a” in alphabet to “number of steps”, and “process for special figure 2” by adding “b” in alphabet to “number of steps”. There is.

  The determination random number (lottery random number) acquired in the process of S306a includes (a) a jackpot lottery (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1”) executed due to the winning of a game ball to the first start winning device 17a. A random number for lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 big hit lottery random number”), (b) a small amount executed due to winning of a game ball to the first start winning device 17a. A random number for lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing 1 small lottery random number”) used in the winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 1 small lottery lottery”), and (c) the first special symbol display section 62a. A random number for determination (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 1 symbol determination random number”) for determining a symbol to be stopped, and (d) reach in pseudo symbol variation display executed on the display surface 27a of the effect display device 27. Decide whether to display Because of Reach random number, and the like.

  If it is determined that the game ball has won the second start winning device 17b (S302b; YES), the “number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the second start winning device 17d” is less than a predetermined number (this implementation) It is determined whether or not the number of examples is less than four (S304b). In the process of S304b, when it is determined that the number is less than the predetermined number (S304b; YES), a determination random number (lottery random number) related to the second start winning device 17b is acquired, and this determination random number (lottery random number) is acquired. ) Is stored at a predetermined address of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200, and “the number of reserved special symbols corresponding to the second start winning device 17b (the value of the special figure 2 reserved number memory 202o shown in FIG. 27). ) ”Is incremented by“ +1 ”(S306b). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S308 and subsequent steps.

  The determination random number (lottery random number) acquired in the process of S306b includes (a) a jackpot lottery executed (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 2”) due to the winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 17b. A random number for lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 big hit lottery random number”), (b) a small amount executed due to winning of a game ball to the second start winning device 17b. A random number for lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special drawing 2 small lottery random number”) used in the winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as “special figure 2 small lottery lottery”), and (c) the second special symbol display portion 62b. A random number for determination (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol 2 symbol determination random number”) for determining a symbol to be stopped, and (d) reach in pseudo symbol variation display executed on the display surface 27a of the effect display device 27 Decide whether to display Because of Reach random number, and the like.

  In the process of S308, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not a winning game is being executed, that is, whether or not a big hit game or a small hit game is being executed (S308). Specifically, the big hit game flag (see the process of S378 in FIG. 27) is set (set to ON) or the small hit game flag (see the process of S360 in FIG. 26) is set (ON). If set, a positive determination is made in the processing of S308. The big hit game flag indicates that “big hit game execution means (a control program, which is stored in the ROM 203)” is in operation, and the small hit game flag indicates “small hit game execution means”. (It is a control program and is stored in the ROM 203) "indicates that it is in operation.

  When the CPU 201 determines that a winning game is being executed (S308; YES), the special symbol game process is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S308 that the winning game is not being executed (S308; NO), whether or not the special symbol is changing, that is, one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is determined. It is determined whether or not it is changing (S310). If the special symbol is not changing (S310; NO), it is considered that either the special symbol has not yet changed, or has been stopped and displayed as a stop symbol after the change display. Therefore, it is determined whether or not it is during the stop display time for displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (in this embodiment, this stop display time is set to 0.6 seconds) (S312). If the special symbol is not variably displayed (S310; NO), and is not within the stop display time during which the special symbol is stopped (S312; NO), whether or not the variable display can be started. Is determined (S314a, S314b).

  The “condition for starting the variable display of the special symbol” is that either “the number of holds for the first special symbol” or “the number of holds for the second special symbol” is not “zero”. The CPU 201 of this embodiment preferentially determines whether or not “the number of holds regarding the second special symbol” is “zero” (S314b). In other words, when “the number of holds regarding the second special symbol” is not “zero”, the oldest determination random number (obtained in S306b from the predetermined address in the RAM 202, the special figure 2 big hit lottery random number and the special figure 2 small win) A lottery random number) is read out (S316b), and a determination process for the second special symbol (special figure 2 determination process) is performed (S320b).

  In this success / failure determination process (S320b), as shown in FIG. 28A, first, a process related to a big hit lottery (a process related to a second big hit lottery) is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is the high probability mode (S322). When the gaming mode is the high probability mode (S322; YES), the “high probability data table” and “S316b processing” are performed. This “big hit lottery” is performed using the read special figure 2 big hit lottery random number (S324), and when the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is the low probability mode (normal probability mode) (S322; NO), The big hit lottery is performed using the “low probability data table” and “the special figure 2 big hit lottery random number read out in the process of S316b” (S326). In the high probability mode, there are cases where the open extension function of the second start winning device 17b (ordinary electric accessory) is activated or not activated (described later). Further, in the high probability mode of the second embodiment described later, the fluctuation shortening function for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol as compared with the normal is operated, and the second start winning device 17b (ordinary electric accessory) There are a case where the open extension function is activated and a case where the fluctuation shortening function and the open extension function are not activated (described later).

  When the result of the jackpot lottery performed in the process of S324 or S326 is a jackpot (S330; YES), after setting the jackpot flag (set to ON) (S332), the success / failure determination process (S320b) is terminated. 2 ”(hereinafter referred to as“ special symbol 2 symbol variation start processing ”)” (S500b in FIG. 25). Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is out (S330; NO), “after setting the off flag (a flag indicating that neither big hit nor small hit has occurred) is set (set to ON) (S339), the pass / fail judgment processing (S320b) is ended, and the process shifts to the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), which is executed by the winning determination process (S320a) executed due to the winning of the game ball to the first start winning device 17a. In FIG. 28A, the “process surrounded by the broken line D” is changed as shown in FIG. 28B, and is performed according to FIG. In other words, if the result of the big hit lottery (special figure 1 big hit lottery) executed due to the winning of the game ball to the first starting prize-winning device 17a is out of place, “special figure one small hit read out in the process of S316a” A lottery lottery is performed using the “lottery random number” (S334), and when this lottery lottery is won (S336; YES), the “small hit flag” is set (set to ON) (S338), and the pass / fail judgment processing (S320a) is ended, and the process shifts to the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a). On the other hand, when the lottery is lost (S336; NO), “after setting a set off flag (a flag indicating that neither big hit nor small hit has been generated) (set to ON) (S339), the determination processing (S320a ) And the process proceeds to the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a).

  In the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), as shown in FIG. 29, first, the process of allocating the variation pattern table based on the result of the success / failure determination process (S320b) is performed (S504, S506, 510A, 510B, 510C). That is, when the result of the success / failure determination process (S320b) is “big hit” (S504; YES), that is, when the big hit flag (S332) is set (set to ON), A distribution process (hereinafter referred to as a big hit time variation pattern table distribution process) ”is performed (S510A). Further, when the result of the success / failure determination process (S320b) is “small hit” (S504; NO, S506; YES), that is, when the small hit flag (S338) is set (set to ON), A process for distributing the variation pattern table at the time of hitting (hereinafter referred to as a small fluctuation pattern table distribution process at the time of hitting) ”is performed (S510B). Further, when the result of the success / failure determination process (S320b) is “disengagement (when neither big hit nor small hit)” (S504; NO, S506; NO), that is, the out flag (S339) is set (ON). If set, “a process of allocating a fluctuation pattern table at the time of out-coming (hereinafter referred to as a fluctuation pattern table distribution process at the time of out-going)” is performed (S510C).

  Here, the contents of the big hit time fluctuation pattern table distribution process (S510A), the small hit time fluctuation pattern table distribution process (S510B), and the loss time fluctuation pattern table distribution process (S510C) are the same. Done according to That is, when these distribution processes (S510A, S510B, S510C) are started, first, it is determined whether or not any special variation flag is set (set to ON) (S512). That is, it is determined whether the “special variation flag A” or the “special variation flag B” is set (S512). Here, the “special variation flag A” is a flag indicating that the special variation pattern table A is within the use period (within the use period A), and the “special variation flag B” is the use of the special variation pattern table B. It is a flag indicating that it is within the period (within the usage period B).

  When “special variation flag A” and “special variation flag B” are not set (set to ON) (S512; NO), that is, not within the period (within a predetermined period) in which the special variation pattern table should be used (special period) If it is determined that it is not in the variation mode (S512; NO), the variation pattern table is distributed according to the gaming state (game mode) of the gaming machines 1. Hereinafter, this point will be described.

  When the probability variation flag is set (when set to ON) (S516; YES), since the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is the “high probability mode”, the “normal variation is performed in the high probability state”. After setting a variation pattern table for when the state is present (hereinafter referred to as a high probability normal variation pattern table) (S524), the variation pattern table distribution processing (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated. However, in the processing of S524, the high probability normal variation pattern table corresponding to the result of the determination of success / failure (big hit lottery / small hit lottery) is set. That is, when the result of the determination is a big hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 31B is set. When the result of the determination is a small hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 34B is set. The In addition, when the result of the determination is neither big hit nor small hit (in the case of a loss), the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 33 is set.

  When the probability variation flag is not set (set to OFF) (S516; NO), since the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is the “low probability mode”, the “low probability state and a state in which normal fluctuation is performed” Is set (S536), the variation pattern table distribution processing (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated. However, in the processing of S536, when the result of the determination is a big hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 31A is set, and when the result of the determination is a small hit, the result shown in FIG. A variation pattern table is set. Further, when the result of the determination is neither big hit nor small hit (in the case of a loss), the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 32 is set.

  In the variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 31 to 34, variation patterns are set in association with “random number values”, and are based on “variation pattern determination random numbers” acquired in the process of S560 (see FIG. 29) described later. The “variation pattern used for symbol variation” is determined in the process of S562 described later. For convenience of explanation, FIG. 31 to FIG. 34 show a variation pattern table storing a small number of variation patterns. Actually, these variation pattern tables include a large number of variation patterns (for example, 20 variation patterns). Seeds, 50 species, 100 species).

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the result of the determination is “out”, in the process of S562, the reach random number acquired in the process of S306b of FIG. 24 {special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) In the reach random number obtained in the process of S306a} and the number of special symbols reserved for the ongoing symbol variation start process (S500b or S500a) {special symbol 2 symbol variation start process (S500b), the second special In the number of reservations related to symbols, the number of reservations related to the first special symbol} is further considered in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a) described later.

  That is, when it is determined that the reach display is not performed based on the reach random number, when one change pattern is determined from the “no reach effect” change patterns illustrated in FIG. 32 and the reach display is performed. When the determination is made, one variation pattern is determined from among the variation patterns “with reach effect” shown in the list of FIG. In this case, the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when it is determined that the reach display is not performed is compared with the variation time specified by the variation pattern selected when the reach display is determined. Tend to be shortened. In addition, in the “outgoing normal fluctuation pattern table” shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, the number of reservations for the special symbol targeted by the ongoing special figure change start processing (S500b or S500a) is further considered. When the number is small (for example, “zero” or “1”), a variation pattern that specifies a longer variation time is selected, and when the number of holdings is large (for example, “2” to “4”). Tends to select a variation pattern that specifies a shorter variation time.

  Returning to FIG. 30, when a positive determination is made in the process of S512, the current fluctuation mode is “within the period during which the special fluctuation pattern table A or the special fluctuation pattern table B should be used (predetermined period)”, that is, “ It means that it is in “special variation mode”. If the special variation flag A is set, the “special variation pattern table A” shown in FIG. 35 is set (S514), and the variation pattern table distribution processing (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated. If the special variation flag B is set, the “special variation pattern table B” shown in FIG. 36 is set (S514), and then the variation pattern table distribution processing (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated.

  Here, the “special variation pattern table A” and the “special variation pattern table B” are pattern tables for determining a special variation pattern different from the “normal variation performed according to the normal variation pattern table”. Note that this is a pattern table for determining a special variation pattern that is different from “shortening variation performed according to a variation pattern for shortening variation” shown in the second embodiment described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 35, the “special variation pattern table A” in the case where the result of the determination is “big hit” or “small hit”, the variation time is uniformly specified as “20 seconds”. The “special variation pattern table A” when the determination result is “out” is a table storing variation patterns whose variation times are uniformly specified as “10 seconds”. It is. Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the “special variation pattern table B” in the case where the result of the success / failure determination is “big hit” or “small hit” is a variation pattern in which the variation time is uniformly specified as “22 seconds”. The “special variation pattern table A” when the determination result is “out” is a table for storing a variation pattern in which the variation time is uniformly specified as “11 seconds”. That is, by using the “special variation pattern table A” or “special variation pattern table B” shown in the present embodiment, the “constant variation time” is specified without considering the probability mode of the gaming machine 1.

  Each “variation pattern table” described in the present embodiment is preset in a ROM 203 mounted on the main control board 200, and this ROM 203 constitutes a specific example of “variation pattern table storage means”.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when the variation pattern table distribution process (S510A, S510B, 510C) is completed, a variation pattern determination random number (random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol) is acquired (S560), and the variation pattern is obtained. A fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern table set in the table distribution process (S510A, S510B, 510C) and the random value acquired in the process of S560 (S562). In the process of S562, as described above, when it is necessary to consider "reach random number" and "the number of special symbols reserved", the variation pattern is determined in consideration of these. The process of S562 constitutes a specific example of the process as “variation pattern determining means”. However, in this embodiment, when the “special variation pattern table” is used (during the special variation mode), the variation pattern is determined without considering the “reach random number” or the “number of special symbols held”.

  Following the process of S562, the special figure 2 symbol determination random number acquired in the process of S306b of FIG. 24 {in the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the special figure 1 symbol determination acquired in the process of S306a of FIG. Random number} is read (S564), and in the second special symbol display unit 62b {special symbol 1 symbol variation start processing (S500a), the symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a} is determined ( S566). If the result of the determination is “big hit”, the big win mode is determined by the processing of S566. That is, the processing of S566 constitutes “big hit mode determining means”.

  As described above, when the CPU 201 performs the process of determining the variation pattern and the stop symbol of the special symbol, the second special symbol display unit 62b {the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the first special symbol In the symbol display unit 62a}, in the second special symbol {in the special symbol 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the first special symbol} is started to be varied (S570), and the sub-control unit 200A (sub-control board 220). ), A predetermined command (symbol variation start command) indicating the start of symbol variation is transmitted (S572). That is, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits a “variation pattern designation command (command for designating a fluctuation pattern)”, a “special symbol stop information designation command”, and the like to the sub control board 220.

  After the process of S572, the CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the “second special symbol hold count {the special special symbol 1 symbol change start process (S500a), the first special symbol hold count}”. After performing the process of transmitting a command for specifying the number of holdings after the subtraction to the sub-control board 220 (S575), the special figure 2 symbol variation start process (S500b) is terminated, and further the special symbol game The process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Here, the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop information designation command are output toward the sub-control board 220 together with the strobe signal as shown in FIG. This strobe signal is connected to the interrupt terminal of the CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220. When the strobe signal is input, the CPU 220a on the sub-control board 220 receives each designation signal immediately and receives the designation signal. Analyze the contents. Although detailed explanation is omitted, the fluctuation pattern considers various conditions such as whether to perform reach production, whether the symbol that stops and displays the special symbol is a winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) If the variation pattern is known, the time for the special symbol to be variably displayed can be determined. Also, if the special symbol stop information designation command is analyzed, if the special symbol stops at the winning symbol (big hit symbol or small hit symbol), stops at the off symbol, or even stops at the big hit symbol, the big hit symbol is Which one of “first normal jackpot symbol”, “second normal jackpot symbol”, “first probability variable jackpot symbol”, “second probability variable jackpot symbol” and “third probability variable jackpot symbol” I can know.

  The CPU 220a mounted on the sub-control board 220 determines an effect mode on the effect display device 27 based on these pieces of information, and then outputs a pseudo-design display control signal to the effect display control board 222. Performs symbol change / stop display. Further, based on the variation time (variation pattern designation command) of the special symbol, it is also determined whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect on the effect display device 27, and what kind of reach effect is to be used. Then, the sub-control board 220 controls the effect display control board 222, the amplifier board 224, the decoration drive board 226, and the like according to the contents of the effect thus determined, thereby performing the effect of the determined contents.

  Returning to FIG. 25, when “the number of holdings regarding the second special symbol” is “zero” (S314b; YES), and “the number of holdings regarding the first special symbol” is not “zero” (S314a; NO). Reads out the oldest determination random number (obtained in S306a, the special figure 1 big lottery random number and the special figure 1 small lottery random number) from the predetermined address of the RAM 202 (S316a), and performs a pass / fail judgment process (S320a) After performing the special figure 1 symbol variation start process (S500a), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Here, the success / failure determination process performed as the process of S320a is also performed according to the success / failure determination process shown in FIG. 28 similarly to S320b, and the special figure 1 symbol variation start process performed as the process of S500a is also similar to S500b. It is performed according to the symbol variation start process shown in FIG.

  Next, when it is determined that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is changing in the process of S310 (see FIG. 25) of the special symbol game process (S300) (S310; YES), already Thus, the variation pattern of the special symbol and the stop symbol are determined, and the variation of the special symbol is started. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation time has elapsed (S341). That is, since the variation time of the special symbol is determined in advance according to the variation pattern, it is determined whether the predetermined variation time has elapsed by setting the timer at the same time as the variation of the special symbol is started. If the variation time has not yet elapsed (S341; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has elapsed (S341; YES), the fluctuating first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped (S344), and the stop symbol is displayed. The symbol stop command is output toward the sub-control board 220 (S346). The symbol stop command is transferred to the effect display control board 222 via the sub control board 220. Then, after setting the stop display time for stopping and displaying the special symbol (S348), it is determined whether or not the set stop display time has elapsed (S350).

  If it is determined in the process of S350 that the special symbol stop display time has not elapsed (S350; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is terminated as it is, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG. . On the other hand, if the stop display time of the special symbol has elapsed (S350; YES), it is determined whether or not the stop display mode is a mode of winning (that is, a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol) (S352 in FIG. 26). .

  First, a process when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 will be described. In other words, when the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 62a or the second special symbol display unit 62b is “out of symbol” (S352; NO), the special variation flag A or the special variation flag B is set. It is determined whether it is set (set to ON) (S390). If it is not set (S390; NO), the process proceeds to S398 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is set (S390; YES), a process of subtracting "1" ("-1") the special fluctuation counter corresponding to the special fluctuation flag (special fluctuation flag A or special fluctuation flag B) that has been set. (S392) is performed.

  By the way, the gaming machine 1 includes a special fluctuation counter corresponding to the special fluctuation flag A (hereinafter referred to as “special fluctuation counter A”) and a special fluctuation counter corresponding to the special fluctuation flag B (hereinafter referred to as “special fluctuation counter A”). B ”). Here, the “special variation counter A” constitutes a specific example of “first use period setting means (first counter)”, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 of the main control unit 200. The “special variation counter B” constitutes a specific example of “second use period setting means (second counter)” and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 202 of the main control unit 200. That is, the “special variation counter A” and the “special variation counter B” are counters for setting the usage period of the corresponding special variation pattern table (A or B), and the corresponding special variation pattern table (A or B). ) Is used, a natural number for specifying the period of use is set. Note that the usage period is defined by the upper limit number of symbol variations performed after the start of use of each special variation pattern table (A or B). For example, if the upper limit number is “10,000”, the value “10,000” is set, and if “100”, the value “100” is set. When “10,000” is set as the upper limit number of symbol fluctuations in various counters such as a special fluctuation counter and an open / extended counter described later, the special symbol fluctuation display execution frequency (variation frequency) is “10,000 times”. The game mode such as the special variation mode and the open extension mode will be terminated by reaching, but if you consider the winning probability of the jackpot lottery (probability that the jackpot will occur) “The number of fluctuations of 10,000” is substantially the same as “until the next big hit”.

  When the “special variation counter A” and the “special variation counter B” are within the use period (during the special variation mode) of the corresponding special variation pattern table (A or B), the count value is “natural number”. When it is outside the use period, the count value is set to “zero”. “Zero” constitutes a specific example of “first value” and “second value”. When both special variation pattern tables (A and B) are not used, that is, when the normal variation pattern table is used, the count values of “special variation counter A” and “special variation counter B” Is also set to “zero”. When the special variation counter A is used, the “count value of the special variation counter A” is larger than zero and the count value of the special variation counter B is set to “zero”. The count value of the variation counter B is larger than zero, and the count value of the special variation counter A is set to “zero”.

  Returning to FIG. 26 for further explanation, the CPU 201 performs the process of S392 (the process of setting the special fluctuation counter corresponding to the set special fluctuation flag to “−1”), and then the special fluctuation counter is set to “zero”. Is determined (S394). In other words, when the “special variation pattern table (A or B)” is “out” that occurred during use (S390; YES), after performing the processing of updating the corresponding special variation counter (processing to decrement by 1) (S392), it is determined whether or not the usage period of the “special variation pattern table (A or B)” has ended due to the current symbol variation (S394).

  If the use period has not ended (S394; NO), the process proceeds to S398 as it is. If the use period has ended (S394; YES), the special variation pattern table (A or B) used has been used. The process proceeds to S398 in FIG. 27 through a process (S395) for releasing the corresponding special variation flag (set to OFF) and a process (S396) for transmitting a mode designation command to the sub-control board 220. Here, the “mode designation command” means that the current game mode is “low probability normal release mode (low probability non-open extension mode)” based on the special fluctuation counter and the game state flag (probability change flag, release extension flag). "High probability normal open mode (high probability non-open extension mode)", "Low probability open extension mode", "High probability open extension mode", "Special fluctuation mode (special fluctuation mode A using special fluctuation pattern table A) And a special variation mode B) using the special variation pattern table B ”.

  In the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is set (set to ON). By the way, in this embodiment, the normal variation pattern table is used when the opening extension means stops operating, and the special variation pattern table A and the special variation pattern table B are used when the opening extension means is operating. Is done. Therefore, when a negative determination is made in the process of S390 (FIG. 26) (when the normal variation pattern table is used when a deviation occurs), the release extension flag is not necessarily set (set to ON). In this case, the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when a positive determination is made in the process of S390, since the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S398; YES), the value of the release extension counter is set to “−1” (S400), It is determined whether or not the value of the open extension counter has become “zero” (S404). If it is not “zero” (S404; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of S404 that the value of the open extension counter has become “zero” (S404; YES), the process of releasing the open extension flag (set to OFF) (S415), and the mode After performing the process (S430) of transmitting the designated command to the sub-control board 220, the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In the process of S430, a “mode designation command” for designating the normal release mode (low probability normal release mode or high probability normal release mode) is transmitted to the sub-control board 220.

  On the other hand, if an affirmative determination is made in the process of S352 of FIG. 26, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stores information indicating the current game progress status in a buffer to be referred to at the end of “winning game” described later. Is set (stored) (S354). Specifically, "type of hit (whether it is big hit, small hit, or if it is big hit, whether it is a probable big hit or not)", "special variation flag status", "game status flag Is set (stored) (S354). Here, the “game state flag” is a flag (probability change flag, release extension flag, etc.) indicating “the game state of the gaming machine 1”. In the process of S354, these flags are “set to ON”. Or “set to OFF” is set. Further, the specific area of the RAM 202 mounted on the main control board 200 functions as a buffer used in the process of S354. In the second embodiment, which will be described later, the “game state flag” includes a variation shortening flag.

  Subsequent to the process of S354, the process proceeds to S356 and subsequent processes. That is, in the processing after S356, the “winning game” mode is distributed according to the generated winning mode. First, it is determined whether or not the generated hit is a small hit (S356). If the hit is a small hit (S356; YES), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 determines that “the big winning opening 31a is released in the small hit game”. After the “pattern” is set (S358), the small hit game flag is set (set to ON) (S360). Here, the release pattern set in the process of S358 is a pattern in which “0.2 second” release is performed twice with a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds) interposed therebetween.

  Subsequent to the process of S360, the process from S390 to S430 is performed in the same manner as in the case of “out” (when a negative determination is made in the process of S352). That is, when the special variation flag A or the special variation flag B is not set (S390; NO), the process proceeds to S398 in FIG. On the other hand, if it is set (S390; YES), the special fluctuation counter corresponding to the set special fluctuation flag is set to "-1" (S392), and then this special fluctuation counter is set to "zero". Is determined (S394). That is, in the case of “small hit” generated while using the “special variation pattern table (A or B)” (S390; YES), after performing the process of S392, the “special variation pattern” It is determined whether or not the usage period of “table (A or B)” has ended (S394). If the use period has not ended (S394; NO), the process directly proceeds to the process of S398 in FIG. 27. If the use period has ended (S394; YES), the process of S395 and the process of S396 are performed. Then, the process proceeds to S398 in FIG.

  In the process of S398, it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is set (set to ON). However, an affirmative determination in the process of S398 is a rare case, and generally the process of S398 is negative. The determination is made (S398; NO), and the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited to return to the game control process of FIG. The cover and the small win are generated by the winning / nothing determination (first winning / nothing determination) due to the starting winning for the first starting winning device 17a, but the winning / nothing due to the starting winning for the second starting winning device 17b. It does not occur depending on the determination (second success / failure determination). Moreover, since the second success / failure determination is preferentially performed at the time of opening extension, it is a rare case that a small hit is generated at the time of opening extension.

  However, when a small hit is generated due to the start winning to the first start winning device 17a while the opening extension means is operating (S356; YES), the value of the opening extension counter is decremented by “1” ( S400), if the value of the open extension counter is not “zero” (S404; NO), the process leaves the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG. ”(S404; YES), after performing the process (S415) of releasing the release extension flag (setting it to OFF), the process leaves the special symbol game process (S300) and returns to the game control process of FIG. In any case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 22, a hit game process (FIG. 37) described later is started, and a small hit game is executed.

  Here, the “probability change flag” is a flag indicating that the gaming mode (gaming state) of the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability mode (high probability state), and the “open extension flag” is the gaming mode (game) of the gaming machine 1. Is a flag indicating that the state is in the open extension mode (open extension state). Furthermore, the “open extension counter” indicates “the upper limit of the number of times the special symbol is changed while operating the open extension means”. When the value becomes “zero”, the operation of the open extension means is stopped. To do.

  Returning to FIG. 26, when it is determined that “not a big hit”, that is, “a big hit” in the process of S356 (S356; NO), the CPU 201 of the main control board 200, depending on the mode of the generated big hit, A process of setting the opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a is performed. That is, if the generated big hit is the “second probable big hit” (S372; YES), after setting the “opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a in the second big hit game” (S374), the processing of S378 is performed. Transition. Further, when the generated big hit is the “second normal big hit” or the “third probable big hit” (S372; YES), after the “opening pattern of the big winning opening 31a in the third big hit game” is set. (S374), the process proceeds to S378 in FIG.

  When the generated big hit is the “first normal big hit” or the “first probable big hit” (S372; NO), after setting the “open pattern of the big winning opening 31a in the first big win game” (S376) ), The process proceeds to S378. However, in the process of S376, if the “first probable big hit” is not irregular, the general “open pattern of the big winning opening 31a in the first big win game” is similar to the “first normal big win”. If the “first probability variation jackpot” is irregular, the irregular “open pattern of the big winning opening 31a in the first jackpot game” is set. That is, as a general pattern, a pattern in which “25 seconds” is opened 16 times with a predetermined interval time (for example, 2 seconds) ”is set, and as an irregular pattern,“ 2.5 seconds is set. A pattern is set that repeats the “repeating operation of opening a total of 10 times over the (fourth opening time)” 16 times (16 rounds) with a predetermined interval (for example, an interval of 2 seconds) in between. .

  In the process of S378, a process of setting a big hit game flag (set to ON) is performed. The game state of the gaming machine 1 is shifted to the “hit game state” by setting the “hit game flag” (the jackpot game execution means starts operating). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, While the “big hit game flag” is set (that is, when the big hit game execution means is in operation), the probability changing function and the release extension function are not activated. For this reason, after the process of S378, the special symbol game process (S300) is completed through a series of processes after S379.

  That is, in the process of S378, when the “big hit game flag” is set, it is determined whether or not the special fluctuation flag A or the special fluctuation flag B is set (set to ON) (S379). If not (S379; NO), the process proceeds to S382. On the other hand, if it is set (S379; YES), the special variation flag (special variation flag A or special variation flag B) that has been set is canceled (set to OFF) (S380) and the special variation flag that is to be canceled After performing the process of setting the special variation counter corresponding to the variation flag to “zero” (S381), the process proceeds to S382.

  In the process of S382, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is set (set to ON) (S382). If it is not set (S382; NO), the process proceeds to S384 as it is and is set. In this case (S382; YES), the probability variation flag is canceled (set to OFF) (S383), and the process proceeds to S384. Then, in the process of S384, it is determined whether or not the release extension flag is set (set to ON). If it is not set (S384; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is exited as it is. Returning to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, in the process of S384, when it is determined that the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S384; YES), after the release extension flag is released (set to OFF) (S388), the special symbol After exiting the game process (S300), the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In any case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 22, a hit game process (FIG. 37) described later is started and a big hit game is executed.

  If a positive determination is made in S382 and a determination in S383 and a negative determination is made in S384, the gaming state (gaming mode) of the gaming machine 1 before the “big hit” is “high”. “Probability normal release mode”, that is, “latency probability change mode”. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game mode is set by selecting the state of the “game state flag (probability change flag, release extension flag)”. That is, each process of “S383, S388 and S415” in FIG. 27, “S835, S855 and S875” in FIG. 39, and “S902, S935, S955 and S975” in FIG. A specific example of “processing performed as setting means” is configured, and each special variation pattern table (A, B) is used regardless of “game mode set by game mode setting means”.

E. Win game processing (S600)
When the CPU 201 mounted on the main control board 200 determines that the “hit flag” is set (the big hit flag or the small hit flag is set to ON) while repeatedly performing the game control process of FIG. (S602; YES), a hit game process is started (S600), and a "hit game (big hit game or small hit game)" is realized.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the flow of the hit game process (S600). When the special winning opening 31a is opened, as described above, a predetermined opening time (set in the process of S358, S374 or S376 in FIG. 26) elapses, or a predetermined number of game balls are received in the special winning opening 31a. Once a prize is won, it will be closed once, but after a predetermined closing time, it will be opened again. Here, a game (a game from opening the big prize opening 31a to closing it) that has the contents that the closed prize-winning device 31 is opened and then opened again is “unit action (in big hit game) Is round). When this unit operation is repeated a predetermined number of times (2 times or 16 times), the winning game is terminated. Hereinafter, detailed processing contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 and 38.

  When the winning game (small winning game, first big winning game, second big winning game or third big winning game) is started, it is first determined whether or not the big winning opening 31a is open (S604). Here, the special winning opening 31a is closed in the “normal gaming state that is not the winning gaming state”, and therefore, the winning prize port 31a is closed immediately after the winning game is started. For this reason, immediately after the start of the winning game, it is determined that the special winning opening 31a is not being opened (S604; NO), and then it is determined whether or not the winning game end condition is satisfied (S612). In other words, whether the “number of unit actions executed after the start of winning game” has reached the corresponding number of times of winning game setting (2 or 16 times, set in the process of S358, S374 or S376 in FIG. 26) It is determined whether or not (S612).

  However, immediately after the winning game is started, the winning game end condition is not satisfied. Therefore, in the process of S612, a negative determination is inevitably made (S612; NO). Therefore, the process proceeds to S614, and it is determined whether or not an interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614). That is, it is determined whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S614). Here, the closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening 31a is a time during which the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state between unit operations. Immediately after the winning game is started, the special winning opening 31a is in a closed state, so it is inevitably determined that the closing time of the special winning opening has elapsed (S614; YES), and the special winning prize is received. After the opening 31a is opened (S616), the hit game process shown in FIG. 37 is temporarily ended, and the process returns to the game control process shown in FIG.

  When the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 returns to the game control process, after performing a series of various processes shown in FIG. 22, the hit game process (S600) is started again. At this time, as described above, the time required for the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 to execute the game control process shown in FIG. 23 once is about 4 msec. Therefore, the winning game process (S600) shown in FIG. 37 is also repeatedly executed about every 4 msec.

  When a positive determination is made in the process of S604, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606). In other words, when the big hit game being executed is a “first big hit game” that is not irregular, it is determined whether or not the first opening time (25 seconds) has elapsed, and the irregular “first big hit game” , It is determined whether or not a time (25 seconds) 10 times as long as the fourth opening time (2.5 seconds) has elapsed. Further, when the big hit game being executed is the “second big hit game”, it is determined whether or not the second opening time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed, In the case of “big hit game”, it is determined whether or not the third opening time (6 seconds) has elapsed. Further, when the hit game being executed is “small hit game”, it is determined whether or not the second opening time (0.2 seconds) has elapsed. Here, the first opening time (25 seconds) is a sufficient time for winning a large number of game balls (8 to 10 balls, for example, when the nail adjustment is severe, for example, 6). The opening time is a time when it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize.

  If the opening time (first opening time, second opening time, third opening time, etc.) of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES), after closing the special winning opening 31a (S610) 37, the winning game process (S600) shown in FIG. 37 is exited, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (606; NO), it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 31a has reached a prescribed number (S608). Even when the number of winning game balls reaches the specified number (S608; YES), the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). That is, when the number of winning game balls reaches the specified number, the special winning opening 31a is closed without waiting for the opening time to elapse.

  If the opening time (first opening time or second opening time) of the special winning opening 31a has not elapsed (S606; NO) and the number of winnings has not reached the prescribed number (S608; NO), the special winning opening While leaving 31a open, the winning game process of FIG. 37 is exited, and the game control process of FIG.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “hit game state” (when the big hit game flag or the small hit game flag is set), while the game control process of FIG. 22 is repeatedly executed, Whether the opening time of the special winning opening 31a has elapsed (S606; YES) or a predetermined number of game balls have won a prize (S608; YES), and the special winning opening 31a is closed (S610). . Thus, one unit operation is completed.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is in the “winning gaming state”, the winning game process (S600) is executed again, and if it is determined in S604 that the special winning opening 31a is closed (S604; NO), It is determined whether or not the “winning game” end condition is satisfied (S612). That is, when the “hit game” is “hit game related to the first jackpot”, it is determined whether or not the number of unit operations (round number) executed during the “hit game” has reached “16”. In the case of “big hit game related to the second jackpot” or “big hit game related to the third jackpot”, it is determined whether or not “2” has been reached. If the number of unit movements (number of rounds) has not reached the set number (S612; NO), it is confirmed that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has passed (S614; YES), and then a big prize is won again. A new unit operation for opening the mouth 31a is executed (S616). When the “winning game” is “small winning game”, it is determined whether or not the opening operation for opening the big winning opening 31a for 0.2 seconds is performed twice. After confirming that the interval time (for example, 2 seconds) has elapsed (S614; YES), the special winning opening 31a is again opened (S616).

  On the other hand, in the process of S612, if it is determined that the “winning game” end condition is satisfied (S612; YES), after performing the “winning game end process (S700)” shown below, The process (S600) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Next, with reference to FIG. 38, the winning game end process (S700) will be described.

  When the winning game end process (S700) is activated, the CPU 201 releases (turns OFF) the winning game flag (the big hit game flag in S378 in FIG. 27 or the small hit game flag in S360 in FIG. 26) as shown in FIG. After setting (S702), the state at the time of winning symbol stop display is acquired by referring to the above-mentioned "reference buffer at the end of hitting (see S354 in FIG. 26)" (S704). In other words, the type of hit symbol (first normal big hit symbol, second normal big hit symbol, first probability variable big hit symbol, second probability variable big hit symbol, third probability variable big hit, which is stopped in the process of S344 in FIG. Information regarding symbols, small hit symbols) and information regarding the status of various flags (probability variation flag, release extension flag, special variation flag A, special variation flag B, etc.) are acquired (S704).

  Subsequently, based on the information about the “type of winning symbol” acquired in the processing of S704, the “hit symbol” stopped in the processing of S344 (FIG. 25) is changed to “first big winning symbol (first normal big winning symbol). Alternatively, if it is determined that it is the first probability variation jackpot symbol and may hereinafter be referred to as a 16R jackpot symbol (S706; YES), the process at the end of the first jackpot game (S800, hereinafter) , Referred to as “16R big hit end process”), through the process of S990, the hit game end process (S700) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Further, the “hit symbol” stopped in the process of S344 (FIG. 25) is a big hit symbol other than the “first big hit symbol” (the second normal big hit symbol, the second probability variable big hit symbol, or the third probability variable big hit symbol). If it is determined that the 2R jackpot symbol is determined) (S706; NO, S708; YES), the process at the end of the second jackpot game or the third jackpot game ( After performing S900, hereinafter referred to as "2R big hit end process"), through the process of S990, the hit game end process (S700) is ended, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. Further, when it is determined that the “hit symbol” stopped in the process of S344 (FIG. 25) is “small hit symbol” (S706; NO, S708; NO), the process of S990 is performed as it is, and the winning game ends. The time process (S700) is terminated, and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  Here, the 16R big hit end process (S800) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the “special variation flag A” has been set (set to ON) when a big hit has occurred, based on the information regarding the states of the various flags acquired in the process of S704 (S824). That is, the processing of S824 is “processing for determining whether or not the big hit that occurred when using the special variation pattern table A”, and if a negative determination is made in the processing of S824, the special variation A case where both the flag A and the special fluctuation flag B are not set (set to ON) (hereinafter referred to as “first case”), or a case where the special fluctuation flag B is set (set to ON) ( Hereinafter, this is referred to as a “second case”.

  By the way, as described above, since the first normal big hit and the first probability variation big hit are both “open extension type big hit”, the “special fluctuation flag A” is not set (S824; NO). After uniformly performing the process of setting the special variation flag A (S846), the process proceeds to S848. Here, the “processing of S846” performed in the “first case (so-called first case)” constitutes a specific example of “processing performed as the first variation pattern switching means” by the CPU 201, and “second processing”. The “processing of S846” performed in “the case of” constitutes a specific example of “processing performed by the CPU 201 as the third variation pattern switching means”.

  Next, in the process of S848, based on the information about the “type of winning symbol” acquired in the previous process of S704 (FIG. 38), is the current big hit symbol a probability variable symbol (first probability variable big hit symbol)? Judge whether or not. If the current big hit symbol is a probable variation symbol (S848; YES), processing for setting “10,000” in the special variation counter A (S850) and “10,000” in the open extension counter are set. Processing (S852), processing for setting a probability variation flag (set to ON) (S855), and processing for setting an open extension flag (S875) are performed. That is, the same initial value (special symbol variation upper limit number) is set in the special variation counter A and the release extension counter. Further, after the winning game, the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is a mode specifying command for specifying that the gaming mode is the “high probability open extension mode” and a mode using the special variation pattern table A (hereinafter referred to as a special variation mode A). ) And a command indicating that the winning game is ended (S700), the process is terminated (S700). Here, the process of S855 and the process of S835 described later constitute a specific example of the process performed by the CPU 201 as the “probability mode setting means” together with the process of S383 described above. The process of S875 and the process of S875 described later are as follows. A specific example of processing performed by the CPU 201 as the “open extension determining means” is configured.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current jackpot symbol is not a probable variation symbol through S846 processing (S848; NO), processing for setting “100” in the special variation counter A (S857) and setting “100” in the release extension counter. Processing (S859), and processing for setting the release extension flag (S875). Also in this case, the same number of initial values (special symbol variation upper limit count) are set in the special variation counter A and the open / extended counter. Further, a mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the winning game is “low probability open extension mode” and a command indicating that it is the special variation mode A are sent to the sub-control board 220. After the transmission (S990), the winning game end process (S700) is terminated.

  Next, in the process of S824, when it is determined that the “special fluctuation flag A” is set (set to ON) when a big hit occurs (S824; YES), the process of setting the special fluctuation flag B (set to ON) After performing (S826), the process proceeds to S828. Here, the “processing of S826” constitutes a specific example of “processing performed as the second variation pattern switching unit” by the CPU 201. In the process of S828, it is determined whether or not the current big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol (first probability variation big hit symbol) (S828). Processing (S830) for setting “10,000” in the processing, processing for setting “10,000” to the release extension counter (S832), processing for setting the probability variation flag (set to ON) (S835), and release. The extension flag is set (S875). Further, after the winning game, the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is a mode specifying command for specifying that the gaming mode is “high probability open extension mode” and a mode using the special variation pattern table B (hereinafter referred to as a special variation mode B). ) And a command indicating that the winning game is ended (S700), the process is terminated (S700).

  On the other hand, if it is determined through the S826 process that the current big hit symbol is not a probable variation symbol (S828; NO), the special variation counter A is set to “100” (S837), and the release extension counter is set to “100”. Processing (S839) to perform, and processing to set the release extension flag (S875). Further, a mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 after the winning game is “low probability open extension mode” and a command for indicating the special variation mode B are provided to the sub-control board 220. After the transmission (S990), the winning game end process (S700) is terminated.

  Next, 2R big hit end processing (S900) will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, it is determined whether or not the current big hit symbol is a latent symbol (that is, the second probability variation big hit symbol) based on the information regarding the “type of hit symbol” obtained in the process of S704 (FIG. 38). (S901). Then, if it is determined that the current big hit symbol is the second probability variation big hit symbol (S901; YES), after performing processing to set the probability variation flag (set to ON) (S902), After the mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is the “high probability normal release mode (high probability non-open extension mode)” is sent to the sub-control board 220 (S990 in FIG. 38), the hit game is ended. The time process (S700) is terminated. In other words, in the present embodiment, the second probability variation big hit is a non-open extension type big hit (see FIG. 11), so that the process at the end of the hit game (S700) is performed without carrying out the processing related to the special variation pattern table. finish. Therefore, when the second probability variation big hit occurs, the normal variation pattern table is used for the next symbol variation.

  On the other hand, if the current big hit symbol is not a latent symbol (that is, the second probability variation big hit symbol) (S901; NO), it is determined whether or not the “special fluctuation flag A” is set (set to ON) when the big hit occurs. Judgment is made (S924). Here, when it is determined in the process of S901 that the current big hit symbol is not a latent symbol (second probability variable big hit symbol), the current 2R big hit is the “third probability variable big hit symbol” or “second normal big hit symbol”. This corresponds to the “open extension type 2R big hit” (see FIG. 12) resulting from the “design”. Even when a negative determination is made in the process of S924, the case where both the special variation flag A and the special variation flag B are not set (set to ON) (hereinafter referred to as “third case”). There are cases where the special variation flag B is set (set to ON) (hereinafter referred to as “fourth case”). If the “special variation flag A” is not set (S924; NO), in any case, the processing for setting the special variation flag A (S946) is performed, and then the processing proceeds to S948. Here, the “processing of S946” performed in the “third case (so-called first case)” also constitutes a specific example of the “processing performed as the first variation pattern switching unit” by the CPU 201, and “the fourth process”. The “processing of S946” performed in “Case” also constitutes a specific example of “processing performed as the third variation pattern switching unit” by the CPU 201.

  In the process of S948, whether or not the current big hit symbol is a probable variation symbol ("third probable variation big hit symbol (see FIG. 12)") based on the information related to the "type of hit symbol" acquired in the processing of S704. In other words, it is determined whether or not it is the “second normal jackpot symbol” (see FIG. 12) (S948). If the current big hit symbol is the probability variation symbol (third probability variation big hit symbol) (S948; YES), a process of setting “10,000” to the special variation counter A (S950), and “ The process of setting “10,000” (S952), the process of setting the probability variation flag (set to ON) (S955), and the process of setting the release extension flag (S975) are performed. Further, a mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the hit game is the “high probability open extension mode” and a command for indicating the special variation mode A are sent to the sub-control board 220. After the transmission (S990 in FIG. 38), the winning game end process (S700) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current jackpot symbol is not the probability variation symbol (third probability variation jackpot symbol) (in other words, the second normal jackpot symbol) after S946 processing (S948: NO), the special variation counter A is counted. A process of setting “100” (S957), a process of setting “100” to the release extension counter (S952), and a process of setting the release extension flag (S975) are performed. Further, a mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 after the winning game is “low probability open extension mode” and a command for indicating the special variation mode A are provided to the sub-control board 220. After the transmission (S990 in FIG. 38), the winning game end process (S700) is terminated.

  Also, in the process of S924, when it is determined that the “special fluctuation flag A” is set (set to ON) when a big hit occurs (S924; YES), the process of setting the special fluctuation flag B (set to ON) ( After performing S926), the process proceeds to S928. Here, the “processing of S926” also constitutes a specific example of “processing performed as the second variation pattern switching unit” by the CPU 201. If the current big hit symbol is the probability variation symbol (third probability variation big hit symbol) (S928; YES), the special variation counter A is set to “10,000” (S930), and the release extension counter “ The process of setting “10,000” (S932), the process of setting the probability variation flag (set to ON) (S935), and the process of setting the release extension flag (S975) are performed. Further, a mode designation command for designating that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 after the winning game is “high probability open extension mode” and a command for indicating the special variation mode B are provided to the sub-control board 220. After the transmission (S990 in FIG. 38), the winning game end process (S700) is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current jackpot symbol is not the probability variation symbol (third probability variation jackpot symbol) (the second normal jackpot symbol) through S926 processing (S928; NO), the special variation counter A is set to “100”. Is set (S937), the opening extension counter is set to "100" (S939), and the opening extension flag is set (S975). Further, a mode designation command for designating that the game mode of the gaming machine 1 after the end of the hit game is the “low probability open extension mode” and a command for indicating the special variation mode B are sent to the sub-control board 220. After the transmission (S990 in FIG. 38), the winning game end process (S700) is terminated.

(8) Effect Control Processing Using FIG. 41, the sub control unit 220A (the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 constituting the sub control unit 220A) cooperates with the effect display control unit 222A (effect display control board 222). The outline of the “production control process” to be performed will be described. Note that FIG. 41 shows only main processes among the processes constituting the effect control process. In this effect control process, when the gaming machine 1 is powered on or the reset switch is pressed (950; YES), first, an initialization process is performed (S980). Thereafter, until the power is turned off (until an affirmative determination is made in S2300), main processes such as an effect mode setting process (S1000) and a symbol variation effect related process (S1100) are repeatedly executed. Note that since the time required for one round of processing in FIG. 41 is about 2 msec, these processes are repeatedly executed every about 2 msec. Hereinafter, the sub-control processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

a. Production mode setting process (S1000)
As shown in FIG. 42, in the effect mode setting process (S1000), the CPU 220a mounted on the sub control board 220 first monitors whether or not a mode designation command is received from the main control unit 140 (S1005). . When the CPU 220a receives the mode designation command (S1005; YES), the CPU 220a analyzes the content of the received mode designation command. If it is determined that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is the special variation mode (special variation mode A or special variation mode B) (S1010; YES), the special effect corresponding to the special change mode that received the effect mode. The mode (special effect mode A for performing special effect A or special effect mode B for performing special effect B) is set (S1012), and after the process of S1020 is further performed, the effect mode setting process (S1000) is terminated.

  On the other hand, as a result of analyzing the content of the received mode designation command, if it is determined that the gaming mode of the gaming machine 1 is not the special variation mode (S1010; NO), the effect mode is set to the normal open mode (low) based on the received mode designation command. The normal effect mode corresponding to the probability normal open mode or the high probability normal open mode) is set (S1015), and after the process of S1020 is further performed, the effect mode setting process (S1000) is ended.

  In the process of S1020, a mode effect is performed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 based on the set effect mode. That is, the background display of the display screen 27a is changed according to the game mode (special variation mode, low probability normal release mode or high probability normal release mode) of the gaming machine 1, or a dedicated character is displayed for each game mode. Performing such as. In particular, in the case of the special effect mode A or the special effect mode B, an effect greatly different from the normal effect mode is executed.

b. Symbol variation effect related processing (S1100)
In the symbol variation effect related processing (S1100), as shown in FIG. 43, when the sub control unit 220A (the CPU 220a of the sub control board 220 constituting the sub control unit 220A) receives a command at the time of symbol variation start (S1105). YES), the processing after S1110 is executed. Here, the commands received in the processing of S1105 are a variation pattern designation command (CHP) and a special symbol stop information designation command (CJS).

  Here, based on the received “special symbol stop information designation command”, the sub-control unit 220A can determine the result of the determination as to whether or not the main control unit 200A has executed. If the result of the determination is a big hit (S1110; YES), based on the received variation pattern designation command, the big hit effect production pattern (the execution mode of the effect display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27, (Reach display mode, etc.) "and" hit stop symbol (pseudo symbol mode in which the big hit is displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27) "is performed (S1115), and the process proceeds to S1150. To do. Here, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a special variation pattern, the effect pattern of the big hit effect is the above-mentioned “battle effect (special effect A) over 20 seconds” or “over 22 seconds”. This is an effect pattern for executing the “battle effect to be performed (special effect B)”.

  If the result of the determination is a small hit (S1110; NO, S1135; YES), an effect pattern for the small hit effect (executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27) is executed based on the received variation pattern designation command. After performing the process of determining the “actual display execution mode, etc.” ”and“ small hit stop symbol (a pseudo symbol mode in which the small hit is determined and displayed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27) ”(S1140) Transition to processing. Here, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a special variation pattern, the effect pattern of the small hit effect is the above-mentioned “battle effect over 20 seconds (special effect A)” or “22 seconds over” This is an effect pattern for executing a “battle effect (special effect B)”.

  Furthermore, when the result of the determination is wrong (S1110; NO, S1135; NO), based on the received variation pattern designation command, the “effect pattern of the outlier effect (the effect display executed on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27). Execution mode, presence / absence of reach display, reach display mode when reach display, etc.) ”and“ outage stop symbol (pseudo symbol mode in which outage is fixedly displayed on display screen 27a of effect display device 27) ”are determined. (S1145), the process proceeds to S1150. Here, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a special variation pattern, the effect pattern of the off-state effect is the above-mentioned “battle effect to be performed over 10 seconds (special effect A)” or “over 11 seconds. This is an effect pattern for executing the “battle effect to be performed (special effect B)”.

  In the processing of S1150, the sub-control unit 220A determines the “effect pattern” and “pseudo symbol” determined in S1115, S1140, or S1145 based on the received variation pattern designation command (CHP) and special symbol stop information designation command (CJS). The command (designation display detail command) for designating the “stop symbol” is transmitted to the production display control unit 222A (production display control board 222), and the production display device 27 displays the variation display of the production symbols such as the pseudo symbol and the background symbol. Start (S1150). That is, the symbol variation effect display on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27 is started (S1150).

  When the sub control unit 220A receives the effect stop designation command (CZE) transmitted from the main control unit 200A (main control board 200) (S1155; YES), the sub control unit 220A receives the effect stop designation command received. Is transferred to the effect display control unit 222A, and the effect display device 27 stops the effect display of the pseudo symbol and the background symbol (S1160).

(9) Effects of the embodiment In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated when the normal variation pattern table is used, the game mode (probability mode) is asked after the big hit game ends. The use of the special variation pattern table A that does not exist is started. When a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated when this special fluctuation pattern is used, the special fluctuation pattern different from the special fluctuation pattern table A is used regardless of the game mode (probability mode) after the big hit game ends. Use of table B is started. Further, when a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated when the special fluctuation pattern table B is used, the use of the special fluctuation pattern table A is started after the big hit game ends.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the special variation pattern table is used, a big hit that triggers the operation of the opening extension means is generated during the period of use of the special variation pattern table. “Special variation pattern table A” and “Special variation pattern table B different from special variation pattern table A” are used alternately. In this case, it is possible to realize a “new effect form” after the end of the big hit game, in which none of the probabilities is restricted by the probability mode (ignoring the probability mode) and effects of different contents are alternately executed. Therefore, according to this gaming machine 1, the variation in the symbol variation effect after the end of the big hit game can be given variations by the amount that can realize such a “new effect form”, and the gaming interest after the end of the big hit game can be enhanced. it can.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state of the gaming machine 1 is ignored only during the period of use of the special variation pattern table, and neither the normal variation nor the shortened variation described later (see the second embodiment). Since the symbol variation is performed, an effective presentation can be performed over this period of use. That is, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the execution time of the symbol variation effect is constant regardless of whether the probability mode is the high probability mode or the low probability mode in the “use period” of the special variation pattern table. Time (10 seconds, 11 seconds, 20 seconds or 22 seconds). In other words, even in the case where the conventional gaming machine immediately starts a shortening variation which will be described later, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is not constrained by this and creates a special pattern (special variation mode). Then, when the effect mode of the gaming machine 1 is a normal variation mode and a variation shortening mode to be described later, an effect that is not executed (for example, a battle effect) is repeated, thereby executing an “effective and effective effect”. Is done. In the present embodiment, there is only one type of variation pattern (special variation pattern) stored in each special variation pattern table (for winning and losing), and the variation time for the entire predetermined period can be calculated in advance. Production can be performed. For example, if no hit occurs within a predetermined period, the total time of symbol variation can be predicted. Therefore, a predetermined movie is continuously played from the start to the end of the predetermined period on the display screen 27a of the effect display device 27. It is also possible to produce an effect such as.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the special fluctuation counter A (first use period setting means) and the special fluctuation counter B (second use period setting means) have different use periods depending on the probability mode when setting the use period. Is set. In other words, because the probabilistic mode at the time of setting the usage period causes the usage period to be longer or shorter, it is possible to further increase the variation of the symbol variation effect after the end of the big hit game, and to further enhance the game entertainment after the end of the big hit game it can.

Next, a gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described. Example 2 shows a specific example of claim 1 . Specifically, with respect to the first embodiment described above, a fluctuation time shortening means for shortening the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation is provided, and the fluctuation pattern table storage means (ROM 203) includes a “normal fluctuation pattern table, special fluctuation pattern table”. The main difference is that “shortened variation pattern table” is stored in addition to “A and special variation pattern table B”. Here, the shortening variation pattern table is used when the opening extension means is operated, and the variation pattern for variation shortening that shortens the variation time of the symbol variation than the variation pattern determined using the normal variation pattern table. It is a fluctuation pattern table for determining. In the gaming machine according to the second embodiment, the fluctuation time shortening means is activated when the opening extension means is operated, and the fluctuation time shortening means is also deactivated when the operation of the opening extension means is stopped. The shortened variation pattern table constitutes a specific example of a shortened variation time determination table.

  In the second embodiment, FIG. 44 is used instead of FIG. 27, FIG. 45 is used instead of FIG. 30, FIG. 49 is used instead of FIG. 39, and FIG. 50 is used instead of FIG. The drawing used in Example 1 can be used except for the point, the point of using FIG. 51 instead of FIG. 42, and the point of adding FIGS. In other words, the second embodiment includes a drawing modified with the addition of the fluctuation time shortening means and the shortened fluctuation pattern table, and a drawing added with the addition.

  The variation pattern table storage means (ROM 203) of the second embodiment stores the shortened variation pattern table shown in FIGS. That is, as the shortening variation pattern table, the big hit shortening variation pattern table corresponding to the low probability shortening variation mode {FIG. 46A} and the big hit shortening variation pattern table corresponding to the high probability shortening variation mode {FIG. (B)}, a shortening shortening variation pattern table corresponding to the low probability shortening variation mode {FIG. 47 (a)}, and a shortening shortening variation pattern table corresponding to the high probability shortening variation mode {FIG. 47 (b). )}, A small variation pattern table for small hits corresponding to the low probability short variation mode {FIG. 48 (a)}, and a short variation pattern table for small hits corresponding to the high probability short variation mode {FIG. 48 (b). )} Is stored, and is used when the game mode of the gaming machine is in the corresponding game mode (except when the special variation flag is set). For example, when the gaming mode of the gaming machine is the low probability shortening variation mode and the result of the determination is a big hit, the big variation shortening variation pattern table shown in FIG. 46A is used.

  In the shortened variation pattern tables shown in FIGS. 46 to 48, variation patterns are set in association with “random number values”. Even when these shortened variation pattern tables are used, the processing of S560 described above (FIG. 29) is also performed. In step S562, the “variation pattern used for symbol variation” is determined based on the “random number for variation pattern determination” acquired in step S562. For convenience of explanation, FIGS. 46 to 48 show a variation pattern table storing a small number of variation patterns. Actually, these variation pattern tables include a large number of variation patterns (for example, 20 variation patterns). Seeds, 50 species, 100 species).

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 46 to 48, the variation time specified by the shortened variation pattern is made shorter than the variation time specified by the normal variation pattern described above. The above-described special variation pattern tables A and B are variation pattern tables for determining a special variation pattern different from the variation pattern for normal variation and the variation pattern for shortened variation.

  The “special symbol game process” of the second embodiment is performed as follows in accordance with FIGS. 24 to 26, 44, 28, 29 and 45. However, in the “special symbol game process” of the second embodiment, the description of the same parts as the “special symbol game process” of the first embodiment will be omitted or simplified.

  The “special symbol game process” of the second embodiment is different from the “special symbol game process” of the first embodiment in that a change is made in consideration of whether or not the variation time shortening means is activated. First, in the fluctuation pattern table distribution process (S510A, S510B, S510C) performed in the special figure 2 symbol fluctuation start process (S500b) and the special figure 1 symbol fluctuation start process (S500a), as shown in FIG. Processing (S520, S530) that considers whether or not the time shortening means is activated is added.

  In the variation pattern table distribution process (S510A, S510B, S510C) of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 45, when neither the special variation pattern table A nor the special variation pattern table B is used, the probability variation flag and the variation The variation pattern table is distributed in consideration of the presence or absence of the setting of the shortening flag. Here, the “variation shortening flag” is a flag indicating that the gaming mode (game state) of the gaming machine 1 is in the variation shortening mode (variation shortening state). The “variation shortening counter” to be described later indicates the “upper limit number of variations of the special symbol executed while shortening the variation”. When the value becomes “zero”, the shortening variation is not included in the next symbol variation. Not done.

  In the variation pattern table distribution processing (S510A, S510B, S510C) of the second embodiment, if a negative determination is made in the processing of S512, the variation pattern table is distributed as follows. First, when the probability variation flag is set (set to ON) and the variation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S516; YES, S520; YES), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high”. It is in a state of performing short fluctuation with probability (high probability short fluctuation mode). Therefore, after setting the “variation pattern table for when in a high probability state and a state in which shortening variation is performed (hereinafter referred to as“ high probability shortening variation pattern table ”)” (S522), the variation pattern table distribution processing is performed. (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated. That is, when the determination result is a big hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 46B is set, and when the determination result is a small hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 48B is set. The In addition, when the result of the determination is not a big hit or a small hit (in the case of losing), a variation pattern table shown in FIG. 47B is set. Note that “a state in which shortening variation is performed with high probability (high probability shortening variation mode)” is synonymous with “a state in which opening extension is performed with high probability (high probability opening extension mode)”.

  On the other hand, when the probability change flag is set (set to ON) and the fluctuation shortening flag is not set (set to OFF) (S516; YES, S520; NO), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “high”. It is in the state of performing normal fluctuation with probability (high probability normal fluctuation mode). Therefore, after setting the “variation pattern table for the high probability state and the state in which the normal variation is performed (hereinafter referred to as the high probability normal variation pattern table)” (S524), the variation pattern table distribution processing is performed. (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated. That is, when the result of the determination is a big hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 31B is set. When the result of the determination is a small hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 34B is set. The Further, when the result of the determination is neither big hit nor small hit (in the case of a loss), the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 33 is set. Note that “a state in which normal fluctuation is performed with high probability (high probability normal fluctuation mode)” is synonymous with “state in which extension extension is not performed with high probability (high probability normal opening mode)”.

  Further, when the variation reduction flag is set (set to ON) in a state where the probability variation flag is not set (set to OFF) (S516; NO, S530; YES), the game of the gaming machine 1 The state is in a “state with low probability and short fluctuation (low probability short fluctuation mode)”. Therefore, after setting the “variation pattern table for when in a low probability state and a state in which shortening variation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a low probability shortening variation pattern table)” (S532), the variation pattern table distribution processing is performed. (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated. That is, in the processing of S532, when the result of the determination is a big hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 46A is set, and when the result of the determination is a small hit, the result shown in FIG. A variation pattern table is set. If the result of the determination is neither big hit nor small hit (in the case of a loss), the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 47A is set. Note that “a state in which shortening variation is performed with low probability (low probability shortening variation mode)” is synonymous with “a state in which opening extension is performed with low probability (low probability opening extension mode)”.

  In addition, when the probability variation flag and the variation shortening flag are not set (set to OFF) (S516; NO, S530; NO), the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is “a state with low probability and normal variation”. (Low probability normal fluctuation mode) ". Therefore, after setting a “variation pattern table for when the state is in a low probability state and in which normal variation is performed (hereinafter referred to as a low probability normal variation pattern table)” (S536), the variation pattern table distribution processing is performed. (S510A, S510B, 510C) is terminated. That is, in the process of S536, when the result of the determination is a big hit, the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 31A is set, and when the result of the determination is a small hit, the result shown in FIG. A variation pattern table is set. Further, when the result of the determination is neither big hit nor small hit (in the case of a loss), the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 32 is set. Note that “a state in which normal fluctuation is performed with low probability (low probability normal fluctuation mode)” is synonymous with “state in which extension extension is not performed with low probability (low probability normal opening mode)”.

  Also in the “special symbol game process” of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, when a negative determination is made in the process of S352 (in the case of losing), and when the process of S360 is performed (in the case of a small hit) ), The process of S390 is performed. If a negative determination is obtained in the process of S390, the process directly proceeds to the process of S399 (see FIG. 44). If a positive determination is obtained in the process of S390, as shown in FIG. 26, the process proceeds to the process of S399 through the negative determination of the process of S392 and the process of S394, or the positive determination of the process of S394. After the determination, the process of S395 and the process of S396, the process proceeds to the process of S399 in FIG.

  In the process of S399, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON). However, although the small win is generated by the determination of the winning or failure (first determination of winning or failure) due to the starting winning to the first starting winning device 17a, the determination of whether or not the result is due to the starting winning to the second starting winning device 17b. It does not occur depending on (second determination of success / failure). In addition, since the second success / failure determination is preferentially performed at the time of opening extension (at the time of shortening variation), it is a rare case to generate a small hit at the time of opening extension. Accordingly, in general, a negative determination is made in the process of S399 (S399; NO), and the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited to return to the game control process of FIG.

  When the CPU 201 makes a positive determination in the process of S399 (S399; YES), as shown in FIG. 44, after performing a process of subtracting “1” from the fluctuation shortening counter (a process of “−1”) ( S401), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening counter has become “zero” (S405). That is, after determining whether or not to end the “variation shortening mode”, if it does not end (S405; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. On the other hand, when the process is to be ended (S405; YES), the special symbol game is processed through the process of releasing the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) (S415) and the process of transmitting the mode designation command to the sub control board 220 (S430). The process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG.

  The “mode designation command” transmitted in S430 processing is based on the special variation counter and the gaming state flag (probability variation flag, release extension flag), and the current game mode is “low probability normal variation mode (low probability normal release mode)”. ”,“ High probability normal fluctuation mode (high probability normal open mode) ”,“ Low probability short fluctuation mode (low probability open extension mode) ”,“ High probability short fluctuation mode (high probability open extension mode) ”,“ Special fluctuation ” Mode (special variation mode A using special variation pattern table A and special variation mode B using special variation pattern table B) is designated.

  In this embodiment, as long as a negative determination is made in the process of S394 in FIG. 26, the special variation pattern table is used regardless of whether or not the variation shortening flag is set (set to ON). (See FIGS. 44 and 45). On the other hand, when the negative determination of the process of S405 of FIG. 44 is obtained through the positive determination of the process of S394, the variation pattern table corresponding to the low probability shortening variation mode or the high probability shortening variation mode A variation pattern table corresponding to is used. That is, a variation pattern table corresponding to the original variation mode is used.

  Also in the second embodiment, when a positive determination is made in the process of S352 in FIG. 26, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 stores the current buffer in a buffer for reference at the end of “winning game” described later. Information indicating the game progress status is set (stored) (S354). However, the “gaming state flag” that stores the state in the process of S354 includes a variation shortening flag.

  Also, in the case of “when a negative determination is made in the process of S382 of FIG. 44” and “when the process of 383 is performed through a positive determination in the process of S382 of FIG. 44”, the process of S385 is performed. Do. That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag is set (set to ON) (S385). If it is not set (S385; NO), the special symbol game process (S300) is directly exited, and FIG. Return to the game control process. On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S385, the process of releasing the fluctuation shortening flag (set to OFF) (S386) and the process of releasing the release extension flag (set to OFF) (S388) are performed. After that, the special symbol game process (S300) is exited and the process returns to the game control process of FIG. In any case, when returning to the game control process of FIG. 22, a hit game process (FIG. 37) described later is started and a big hit game is executed. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the game mode is set by selecting the state of the “game state flag (probability change flag, fluctuation shortening flag, release extension flag)”. That is, each process of “S383, S386, S388, S410, and S415” in FIG. 44, “S835, S855, S870, and S875” in FIG. 49, “S902, S935, S955, S970, and S975” in FIG. The processing constitutes a specific example of “processing performed as game mode setting means” by the CPU 201, and each special variation pattern table (A, B) is used regardless of “game mode set by game mode setting means”. .

  Next, the features of “16R jackpot end process (S800)” and “2R jackpot end process (S900)” of the second embodiment will be described. That is, in the “16R big hit end process (S800)” and “2R big hit end process (S900)” of the second embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the value of the special variation counter (A, B) Is set to a value smaller than the number of times of opening extension (the number of times of fluctuation shortening).

  When the “16R big hit end process (S800)” of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 49 is started, whether or not the 16R big hit that ends this time is a big hit that occurred when using the fluctuation shortening variation pattern table (special fluctuation when a big hit occurs) Whether the flag is OFF and the shortening variation flag is set ON) is determined (S822), and if a positive determination is made (S822; YES), the processing after S1828 in FIG. Transition.

  That is, in the processing of S1828, it is determined whether or not the current big hit symbol is a probable variation symbol (first probable variation big hit symbol) (S1828), and if a positive determination is made (S1828; YES), the variation is reduced. A process of setting “10,000” to the counter (S1832), a process of setting a probability variation flag (set to ON) (S1835), and a process of setting a fluctuation shortening flag (set to ON) (S1870) were performed. Thereafter, the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S1875), and the “16R big hit end process (S800)” is ended. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S1828 (S1828; NO), the process of setting “100” in the fluctuation shortening counter (S1839) and the fluctuation shortening flag are set (set to ON). After performing the process (S1870), the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S1875), and the “16R big hit end process (S800)” is completed.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S822 in FIG. 49 (S822; NO), the process proceeds to the process after S824. When a positive determination is made in the process of S828 or S848 (when shifting to the high probability mode), the process of setting “50” in the corresponding special fluctuation counter (S830, S850) and the fluctuation shortening counter A process of setting “10,000” (S832, S852), a process of setting a probability variation flag (set to ON) (S835, S855), and a process of setting a fluctuation shortening flag (set to ON) (S870) Then, the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S875), and the “16R big hit end process (S800)” is ended. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S828 or S848 (when shifting to the low probability mode), the process of setting “70” in the corresponding special fluctuation counter (S837, S857) and the fluctuation reduction counter After performing the process of setting “100” (S839, S859) and the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (set to ON) (S870), the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S875). 16R big hit end processing (S800) "is ended.

  Similarly, in the “2R big hit end process (S900)” of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 50, following the processing of S901, the 2R big hit that ends this time is a big hit that occurred when using the fluctuation reduction variation pattern table. (S922), and if a positive determination is made (S922; YES), FIG. 51 shows whether the special variation flag is OFF and the shortening variation flag is set to ON when a big hit occurs. The process proceeds to S1928 and subsequent steps in (b).

  That is, in the process of S1928, it is determined whether or not the current jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (third probability variation jackpot symbol) (S1928). If a positive determination is made (S1928; YES), the variation is reduced. A process of setting “10,000” to the counter (S1932), a process of setting the probability variation flag (set to ON) (S1935), and a process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (set to ON) (S1970) were performed. Thereafter, the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S1975), and the “2R big hit end process (S900)” is ended. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S1928 (S1928; NO), the process of setting “100” in the fluctuation shortening counter (S1939) and the probability variation flag are set (set to ON). After performing the process (S1935) and the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (set to ON) (S1970), the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S1975), and “2R big hit end process (S900) To finish.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in the process of S922 in FIG. 50 (S922; NO), the process proceeds to S924 and subsequent processes. If an affirmative determination is made in the process of S928 or S948 (when shifting to the high probability mode), the process of setting “50” in the corresponding special fluctuation counter (S930, S950), and the fluctuation reduction counter A process of setting “10,000” (S933, S953), a process of setting a probability variation flag (set to ON) (S935, S955), and a process of setting a fluctuation shortening flag (set to ON) (S970) Then, the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S975), and the “2R big hit end process (S900)” is ended. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in the process of S928 or S948 (when shifting to the low probability mode), the process of setting “70” in the corresponding special fluctuation counter (S937, S957) and the fluctuation reduction counter After performing the process of setting “100” (S940, S960) and the process of setting the fluctuation shortening flag (set to ON) (S970), the release extension flag is set (set to ON) (S975). 2R big hit end processing (S900) "is ended.

  Next, in the production mode setting process (S1000) of the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 52, when a negative determination is made in the process of S1010 (S1010; NO), the CPU 220a plays the game of the gaming machine 1. It is determined whether or not the mode is the shortened variation mode (low probability variation shortened mode or high probability variation shortened mode) (S1016). If it is determined that the mode is the shortened variation mode (S1016; YES), the rendering mode is shortened variation rendering. After setting the mode (S1017) and performing the process of S1020, the effect mode setting process (S1000) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the mode is not the shortened variation mode, that is, it is determined that the mode is the normal variation mode (S1016; NO), the rendering mode is set to the regular rendering mode (S1018). S1000) is terminated.

  According to the second embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment. In other words, in the second embodiment, since the game machine provided with the normal fluctuation pattern table, the special fluctuation pattern table A, and the special fluctuation pattern table B is made to coexist with the shortened fluctuation pattern table, the symbol after the big hit game ends. It is possible to further increase the variation of the variation effect, and to further enhance the game interest after the big hit game.

  In the second embodiment, the value of the special variation counter (A, B) is set to a value smaller than the number of times of opening extension (number of times of variation reduction), so that a big hit occurs during the special variation mode (during special effects). Even after the special variation mode (A or B) is finished, the player can obtain a profit due to the extended opening or shortened variation. Furthermore, when the probability mode after the big hit game is the low probability mode, the special variation mode continues for a longer period than when the probability mode is the high probability mode. For this reason, if the player fails to obtain an open extension type “big hit” during the special performance, the original game mode (high probability mode, low probability mode, variation shortening mode, normal variation mode, release) The game is played in the extension mode and the normal release mode. Note that even in a gaming machine in which the probability mode after the big hit game is not notified, the player can predict the probability mode depending on the duration of the special variation mode.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described. The third embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that FIG. 53 is used instead of FIG. 38 and that FIG. 54 is added. In other words, if the small hit game is started when the special variation pattern table A is used, the special variation pattern table B is used after the small hit game is finished, and the small hit game is used when the special variation pattern table B is used. Is different from the first embodiment in that the use of the special variation pattern table A is started after the end of the small hit game.

  As shown in FIG. 53, in the hit game end process (S700) of the third embodiment, if a negative determination (determination that it is a small hit) is made in the process of S708, the small hit end process (S970). ), The process proceeds to S990. In the small hit end processing (S970), as shown in FIG. 54, first, based on the information on the state of various flags acquired in the processing of S704 in FIG. "Is set (set to ON) or not (S973). That is, it is determined whether or not the small hit is generated when the special variation pattern table is used (S973). If a negative determination is made (S973; NO), the small hit end processing (S970) is performed as it is. Then, the process proceeds to S990 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when an affirmative determination is made in the process of S973 (S973; YES), it is determined whether or not the special variation flag is “special variation flag A” (S976), and it is “special variation flag A”. In this case (S976; YES), processing for setting the special variation flag B (set to ON) (S979) and processing for setting "100" to the special variation counter B (S982), and then processing at the end of the small hit (S970) is ended, and the process proceeds to S990. On the other hand, if it is the “special variation flag B” (S976; NO), the processing for setting the special variation flag A (set to ON) (S985) and the special variation counter B are set to “100”. After performing the process (S988), the small hit end process (S970) is terminated, and the process proceeds to S990 in FIG.

  According to the third embodiment, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, and the small hit can be more meaningful (value) for the player. That is, when the special variation pattern table A is used, the use of the special variation pattern table B is started even when a small hit is generated as well as the big hit, and when the special variation pattern table B is used, the big hit In addition, even when a small hit is generated, use of the special variation pattern table A is started. That is, since the occurrence of a small hit becomes an opportunity to use the special variation pattern tables A and B alternately, the value (presence of existence) of the small hit can be further increased.

Having described the embodiments of the present invention, the present invention is not limited thereto, without departing from the scope described in 請 Motomeko 1, without being limited to the description language of 請 Motomeko 1, Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  That is, the aspects of the first special variation pattern table and the second special variation pattern table are not limited to those shown in each embodiment. That is, in each embodiment, a special variation pattern table storing one special variation pattern is used. However, as in Modification 1 shown in FIG. 55, a special variation pattern table storing a plurality of special variation patterns is used. It can also be used. For example, as each special variation pattern table, one in which a variation pattern with a long variation time and a variation pattern with a short variation time are alternately selected can be exemplified. In this case, while performing the effect display of the same content in each symbol variation (for example, while playing a movie showing the battle effect of the same content), display at normal display speed (normal playback) and fast display speed By alternately performing reproduction by (fast forward reproduction), it is possible to perform a more effective production (production with impact).

  Although not shown, a difference is provided between the variation time specified by the first special variation pattern table and the variation time specified by the second special variation pattern table (for example, one is set to the other two). The effect executed according to one special variation pattern table is performed at a normal speed (normal playback of a movie), and the effect executed according to the other special variation pattern table is performed at a fast display speed (fast forward playback). You may go. For example, if one effect is executed by normal playback and the other effect is performed by fast-rewinding and displaying “the contents of one effect previously performed” (fast-forward reverse playback), a more effective effect ( (Impact production) can be performed.

  Further, among the variation patterns stored in each special variation pattern table, it is assumed that the predetermined variation pattern specifies the “longest variation time” and the other variation patterns identify the “shortest variation time”. The value obtained by subtracting the “shortest fluctuation time” from the “longest fluctuation time” is referred to as “difference”, and the “difference” in each special fluctuation pattern table is changed to “difference” in the normal fluctuation pattern table and the shortened fluctuation pattern. It may be smaller than the “range” in the table. For example, it is desirable that the “range” in each special variation pattern table is equal to or less than “1/15” (excluding zero) of the “range” in the normal variation pattern table and the “range” in the shortened variation pattern table. It is further desirable to set it to “1/100” or less (excluding zero). In addition, the “difference” in the special variation pattern table is preferably set to “5 seconds” or less (not including zero), more preferably set to “2 seconds” or less (not including zero). More preferably, it is 1 second or less (excluding zero).

In the “special variation pattern table” of each embodiment, since the number of variation patterns stored is one, the variation pattern is determined without considering the “reach random number” or the “number of special symbols held”. in the invention of 請 Motomeko 1, while also a plurality of variation patterns stored in the "special variation pattern table", "reach random" and change pattern without considering the "special reserved number of symbols" is determined It is good as well.

Furthermore, as a specific example of the reference invention 6 , a modification shown in FIG. That is, in the second modification, as a condition for operating the first fluctuation pattern switching means, the second fluctuation pattern switching means, and the third fluctuation pattern switching means, the mode of the big hit symbol (open extension type or not) , Non-open extension type) (in FIG. 56, S901 and S902 in FIG. 40 are excluded). Although not shown, a specific example in which the first fluctuation pattern switching means is activated when a small hit is generated can be exemplified (S973 in FIG. 54 may be excluded).

Further, in each embodiment, the gaming machine 1 including one variable start winning device and one non-variable start winning device is illustrated, but the gaming machine having only one variable start winning device. A gaming machine having only a plurality of variable start prize devices, a gaming machine having a plurality of variable start prize devices and one or a plurality of non-variable start prize devices, one variable start prize for a device with a plurality of non-variable type starting winning device and a game machine provided with, it can be applied to the invention of 請 Motomeko 1.

  The present invention can be used in the field of manufacturing and selling gaming machines.

1; gaming machine (ball game machine),
2; outer frame,
17a; first start winning device,
17b; second start winning device,
27; production display device;
27a; display screen,
31; Grand prize device (variable prize device),
109; game ball payout device (prize ball payout means),
200A; main control unit (variation pattern table storage means, symbol fluctuation control means, probability mode setting means, release extension means, fluctuation pattern determination means, first usage period setting means, second usage period setting means, first Variation pattern switching means, second variation pattern switching means, third variation pattern switching means, variation time shortening means, game mode setting means),
203; ROM (variation pattern table storage means)
220A; sub-control unit (design variation control means),
222A; effect display control unit.

Claims (1)

When the opening condition is satisfied, the game ball is provided with a variable start winning device that changes from a closed state in which it is difficult to win a prize to an open state in which it is easy to win, or one or more game balls having a fixed winning possibility Including two or more start prize devices including a non-variable start prize device and one or more variable start prize devices;
Due to the game ball is finished in the start winning device, we have rows whether the spruce determination to perform a per game,
Based on the result of the success / failure determination, the variable display device variably displays the symbol, and when a predetermined variation time has elapsed, the variable display device confirms and displays the stop symbol indicating the result of the determination of success / failure,
If per symbol is determined indication that said at per variable display device on the propriety of the determination result, a game machine that executes a per game to change the variable winning device in the closed state to the open state,
The probability mode after the end of the jackpot game as the winning game is any one of a low probability mode in which the probability that the result of the success / failure determination is a big hit as the hit is low and a high probability mode in which the probability is high A probability mode setting means for setting to
An opening extension means for extending the opening time in which the variable start prize-winning device is in the opening state than usual,
A variation time shortening means for shortening the time-varying
Specific state generating means for generating a specific state for operating the opening extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means after the end of the jackpot game;
A normal variation time determination table for determining a variation time corresponding to the probability mode in a normal state where the opening extension means and the variation time shortening means do not operate; and the normal variation used in the specific state shortening change time determination table for determining a variable time for shortened variation shorter than fluctuation time determined using the time determination table, it is determined using the determination table the normal variation time a first special variation time determination table for determining differential time-varying and variable time and the reduced variation variation time determined using the time determination table that, using the normal variation time determination table varies with time that is determined, the shortening variation is determined using the time determination table change time and first special variation time determination table A second special time-varying decision table and at least the stored variation time determination table storage means for determining differential time-varying and variable time determined using,
Each time the spruce determination is made, using either time-varying determination table stored in the change time determination table storage unit, a fluctuation time determining means for determining a time varying,
First usage period setting means for setting a usage period of the first special variation time determination table each time use of the first special variation time determination table is started;
A second usage period setting means for setting a usage period of the second special variation time determination table every time use of the second special variation time determination table is started;
The normal to the the jackpot to be generated trigger specific conditions occur when using the variation time determination table, when the specific state after the end of the jackpot gaming according to per the large occurs, the probability after the large per finished Regardless of the mode, first variation time switching means for starting use of the first special variation time determination table;
Said first special variation the generation trigger for the particular state when use time determination table jackpot occurs, when the specific state after the end of the jackpot gaming according to per the large occurs, the large per After completion Regardless of the probability mode, the second variation time switching means for starting to use the second special variation time determination table;
Said second special variation the generation trigger for the particular state when use time determination table jackpot occurs, when the specific state after the end of the jackpot gaming according to per the large occurs, the large per After completion Regardless of the probability mode, the third variation time switching means for starting to use the first special variation time determination table;
During the variation display of the symbol, provided with an effect display execution means for executing the effect display in a predetermined effect display device,
The first use period setting unit and the second use period setting unit set different use periods according to the probability mode at the time of use period setting, and the use period is the occurrence of the specific state. And within a period of occurrence of the specific state and after the use period has elapsed, determine a variation time using the reduced variation time determination table ,
The effect display executing means executes a first special effect display when the first special variation time determination table is used, and the first special change time determination table is used when the second special variation time determination table is used. Execute a second special effect display different from the effect display,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first special effect display and the second special effect display are not executed when the normal variation time determination table is used and when the reduced variation time determination table is used .

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