JP5925273B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  A type of gaming machine (pachinko machine) performs a jackpot lottery (winning determination) based on the establishment of the start condition, and when a jackpot is won, a jackpot game with the opening of a big prize opening is performed as a kind of special game . A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the jackpot lottery is shown to the player in the symbol stop mode after the symbol change display on the symbol display means.

  Depending on the type of jackpot, there are many gaming machines in which the winning probability of the next jackpot is variably controlled, and for a while after the jackpot game (for example, while the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times), the start condition is satisfied. In many cases, the game is controlled in an auxiliary game state that facilitates the game. In the auxiliary game state, since the start condition is more easily established, generally, the variation time of the symbol is shortened compared to the normal (non-auxiliary game state), so that the game progresses quickly (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). .

  Also, as a type of jackpot, a specific jackpot (for example, a no-hit-out jackpot, also called a surprise or a subtlety) that opens the winning opening in a specific opening pattern is adopted, but it is the same or similar as a type of loser There is also a gaming machine that employs a small win that opens the grand prize opening with the opening pattern. In this case, for example, the game is controlled in a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player (for example, a high-probability gaming state) after the opening game of the big winning opening with a specific jackpot, while the big winning opening with a small jackpot is controlled. After the open game, the game is controlled in a more disadvantageous game state (for example, a low probability game state). However, because the opening pattern for the specific jackpot and the opening pattern for the jackpot are the same or similar, the opening of the big prize opening is due to the specified jackpot if the directing at the specific jackpot and the directing at the jackpot are common. The player cannot easily determine whether there is a small hit or not. In other words, the subsequent gaming state (for example, whether it is a high probability or low probability gaming state) can be kept secret from the player, and the player's expectation etc. can be given to make the game interesting. Can do.

  A jackpot called a jump-up bonus (JUB) may be adopted as a kind of jackpot. In the JUB jackpot, first, the big winning opening is opened with a second opening pattern that is the same as or similar to the first opening pattern by the above-mentioned specific jackpot or jackpot (at this stage, the specific jackpot, the JUB jackpot and the jackpot It is difficult to determine which one has occurred), and after that, the special winning opening is opened again with the third opening pattern after closing the special winning opening for a certain time. Since JUB can win more prize balls than small hits etc., the big prize opening is opened with the third opening pattern after the big opening with the first or second opening pattern that is difficult to distinguish from each other. The player expects that.

  On the other hand, in the gaming machine, an effect using the operation accepting means may be performed. For example, a mini game using a production button is executed as one of the productions during design fluctuation, and the winning expectation degree of the jackpot lottery related to the design fluctuation is suggested according to the operation contents of the production buttons during the mini game. . There is also a method of executing a mini-game during the open game of the big prize opening and suggesting whether or not the gaming state is set to a high-probability gaming state according to the result of the mini-game (see Patent Document 2 below).

JP 2013-240637 A JP 2005-131142 A

  Regarding the first point of focus, whether the winning probability of the jackpot after the special game is controlled to a high probability or a low probability is a big concern for the player, and in connection with such a big concern, If a new mechanism can be introduced (for example, if appropriate measures can be taken regarding the change time of the symbol after the special game or the effect mode control after the special game), the interest of the game can be improved.

  With regard to the second point of view, among the effects using the operation receiving means, the effects as described above are generalized and lack freshness. The introduction of a fresh method is considered to contribute to the enhancement of the fun of games. For example, a new effect using the operation accepting means is realized in association with the advantage / disadvantage of the gaming state after the special game with the opening of the special winning opening or in association with the presence / absence of the third winning pattern of the special winning opening. If possible, it is expected to improve the interest of games.

  With regard to the third point of view, when a game is controlled in a predetermined game state (for example, a high probability electric support game state advantageous to the player) after a special game, uniform control is performed regardless of the number of changes in symbols. If you do, the game can become monotonous. For example, a game with reduced monotony can be realized by changing the game control (for example, the variation time of the symbol) according to the number of variations of the symbol after the game is controlled in a predetermined gaming state. it is conceivable that.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention (refer to the third point of focus) is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game with respect to the game control after the special game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention determines a determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a variation time for variably displaying the symbol based on the determination result. The symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after elapse of the variation time after the symbol variation display is started by the symbol display unit, and the determination unit A special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined to perform the special game, and a game state control means for controlling the game in a predetermined game state after the special game is executed, If the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed by the determination means after the game is controlled in the predetermined gaming state until the symbol variation display reaches a predetermined number of times, When it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means after the display of fluctuation of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times after the game is controlled in the predetermined game state, the movement time is easily determined. It is easy to determine a second variation time longer than the first variation time.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the gaming machine which contributes to the interest improvement of a game regarding the game control after a special game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a basic embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic enlarged view of the information display part in the gaming machine of FIG. It is a back perspective view of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram of the part in connection with control of the gaming machine which concerns on basic embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table per special figure in the main control part of a game machine. It is a figure which concerns on basic embodiment of this invention and shows the kind of jackpot. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table for reference | standard modes. It is explanatory drawing of the big winning opening opening pattern table in the main control part of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing of some big winning opening opening patterns. It is explanatory drawing of the prior determination information storage area in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is a partial block diagram of a gaming machine including an internal block diagram of a production control unit. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation effect pattern table in the effect control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the prior determination information storage area in the production control part of a gaming machine. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is explanatory drawing of the production mode table in the production control part of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of presentation mode and a special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table used for the fluctuation | variation of the 1st special symbol after the big hit game is complete | finished. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation | variation pattern table used for the fluctuation | variation of the 2nd special symbol after the big hit game is complete | finished. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in chance mode, branch production mode, probability change mode, reference | standard mode, and latent mode. It is explanatory drawing of the branch production performed after the big hit game is complete | finished. It is explanatory drawing of the 3 choice mode transition production effect as a component of a 3 choice branch production. It is explanatory drawing of the roulette effect utilized for 3 choice mode transition production effect. It is explanatory drawing of the 1st-3rd mode notification effect as a component of a 3 choice branch effect. It is a figure which shows the flow of the effect including a branch effect after the end of a jackpot game. It is explanatory drawing of four types of roulette displays which can be used in a roulette effect. It is explanatory drawing of the 4th and 5th mode notification effect selectively performed in 2 choice mode production effect (door opening production effect) as a component of 2 choice branch production, and 2 choice branch production. It is explanatory drawing of two types of door displays that can be used in the two-choice mode transition effect. It is explanatory drawing of the three-choice branch effect comprised using the combination of a some door opening rolling effect. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table for chance modes. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table for branch production modes. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table for probability variation modes. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table for latent modes. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the relationship of each period and each production which concern on a mini game. It is a figure which shows the example of a display screen in 1st Embodiment of this invention during a mini game. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the relationship between the operation effective period set in a mini game, and a success period. It is a figure which shows the example of a display screen in 1st Embodiment of this invention during a mini game. It is a figure which shows the example of a display screen in 1st Embodiment of this invention during a mini game. It is explanatory drawing of the display method of the acquired score in a mini game concerning 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention and shows the example of the display content change in a mini game production period. It is a figure which shows the final acquisition score of a mini game concerning the Example (EX1_1) in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the final acquisition score of a mini game concerning the Example (EX1_2) in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of four types of jackpot assumed by the Example (EX1_3) in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a related figure of four types of jackpot assumed by the example (EX1_3) in 1st Embodiment of this invention, and a special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is a figure which shows the final acquisition score of a mini game concerning the Example (EX1_3) in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the final acquisition score of a mini game concerning the Example (EX1_4) in 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the action | operation of the movable accessory which concerns on the Example (EX1_7) in 1st Embodiment of this invention, and can be included in a final result effect. It is a figure which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention and shows the relationship of each period and each effect which concern on a mini game. It is a figure which shows the final acquisition score of a mini game concerning the Example (EX2_1) in 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows operation | movement of the movable accessory which concerns on the Example (EX2_4) in 2nd Embodiment of this invention, and can be included in a final result effect. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation | variation pattern table used for the fluctuation | variation of the 2nd special symbol after the jackpot game by a specific jackpot concerning 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the production mode table which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention and shows the correspondence of production | presentation mode and a special figure fluctuation pattern table. It is the figure which showed the special figure fluctuation pattern table for immediate notification mode which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention with the special figure fluctuation pattern table for probability variation modes. It is explanatory drawing (a) of the surface where an effect button is arrange | positioned, and explanatory drawing (b), (c), (d) of the drive state of an effect button concerning 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing regarding the 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and the 1st loss fluctuation production | presentation in a quick hit notification mode, a 2nd loss fluctuation production | presentation, and a jackpot fluctuation production | presentation. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention, and shows the 1st example and the 2nd example of the flow of the special symbol in the instant notification mode, and the flow of production. It is explanatory drawing of the big hit fluctuation effect in probability change mode in connection with 3rd Embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or signs are indicated by writing symbols or signs referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Omitted or abbreviated. For example, when the code 105 is assigned to the “first start port”, the “first start port” may be expressed as “first start port 105” or simply “start port 105”. Sometimes.

/// Basic embodiment ///
An embodiment suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail. A plurality of embodiments will be described later. First, a basic embodiment will be described as an embodiment serving as a basis for the plurality of embodiments. In the basic embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called digipachi) belonging to the former first type.

<< Basic configuration of gaming machine >>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 according to the basic embodiment. A basic configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes each component shown in FIG. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed (the detailed structure of the launching unit is not shown). Note that the upper, lower, left, and right refer to the upper, lower, left, and right viewed from the player facing the game board 101 unless otherwise specified, and the vertical and horizontal directions are parallel to the board surface of the game board 101. The vertical direction is parallel to the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction is parallel to the horizontal direction.

  In the gaming machine 100, the game ball launched upward by the driving of the launching unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. Falls (flows down). The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. A glass plate (not shown) that covers the game area 103 so as to be visible in front of the game board 101 (player side) is fixed to the frame member 113. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball fall path in the game area 103 includes a windmill that changes the fall direction of the game ball, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, a gate 108, a large A winning port 109 and a normal winning port 110 are installed.

  An image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. The image display unit 104 displays various effect images. For example, the image display unit 104 displays a decorative symbol provided in correspondence with a special symbol for representing the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and an image related to an effect that is performed until the gaming machine 100 indicates the lottery result of the jackpot lottery Is displayed. The image display unit 104 may also display a symbol (ordinary decoration symbol) for representing a lottery result of the normal symbol lottery.

  A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are installed below the image display unit 104. The start openings 105 and 106 form a start area through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). When the predetermined first start condition or second start condition is satisfied, the right to receive the big hit lottery is acquired. The first and second start conditions are satisfied when the game ball passes through the start ports 105 and 106, that is, when the game ball wins (enters) the start ports 105 and 106, respectively. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball at the start port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. The game balls to be paid out are also called prize balls.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 106, and an open state (open state) that makes it easier to win the game ball in the second start port 106 than in the closed state. ) In either state. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the electric tulip 107. In effect, when the electric tulip 107 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the second starting port 106, and only when the electric tulip 107 is in the open state, the second starting of the game ball is started. Winning to the mouth 106 becomes possible. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is also referred to as the opening of the electric tulip 107. The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. Similarly to the start ports 105 and 106, the gate 108 forms a start region through which a game ball can pass (winning is possible).

  A big prize opening 109 is provided on the right side of the second start opening 106. The grand prize opening 109 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107, and a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening 109, and a larger game ball than the closed state. One of the open states (opened state) that makes it easy to win the winning hole 109 is taken. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid provided in the special winning opening 109. In effect, when the grand prize opening 109 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the big prize opening 109, and only when the big prize opening 109 is in the open state, the game ball is awarded a big prize. Winning to the mouth 109 is possible. The opening of the big prize opening 109 is also referred to as the opening of the big prize opening 109. The big winning opening 109 is normally closed, and when a big win is won in the big win lottery, a predetermined round (for example, 30 seconds elapses or a winning of 10 game balls) is satisfied is predetermined. Repeat as many times as possible (for example, 16 times). When the gaming machine 100 detects a game ball that has won a prize winning port 109, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls.

  One or more normal winning openings 110 are installed on the side or lower side of the image display unit 104. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 110. The first start port 105, the second start port 106, the gate 108, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110 are not limited to the positions shown in FIG. 1, and may be arranged at arbitrary positions in the game area 103. . At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109 and the normal winning port 110. Yes.

  An information display unit 112 is provided in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Details of the information display unit 112 will be described later with reference to FIG. In addition, the installation position of the information display part 112 can be changed arbitrarily.

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on four sides of the game board 101 on the top, bottom, left, and right sides and protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 to the player side. The frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and the like. The effect light unit 115 includes a plurality of lamps and a plurality of motors, and the direction of light irradiation by the lamps can be changed up and down or left and right by driving the motors.

  An operation handle 116 is disposed at the lower right position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 has a shape that protrudes toward the player side, and a firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 117 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 116. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 117 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the launch intensity of the game ball according to the angle at which the launch instruction member 117 is rotated. The operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor for detecting that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. Only when the sensor detects that the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 fires a game ball.

  In the frame member 113, an effect button 118, a cross key 119, a hit ball supply tray 120, and the like are provided below the game area 103. The effect button 118 and the cross key 119 constitute an operation accepting unit for accepting an operation from the player. The hitting ball supply tray 120 has a shape that can accommodate a game ball, and sends out the stored game ball to the launching unit.

  On the game board 101, a movable accessory 130 that is driven at the time of production is provided. For example, when performing an effect using the movable accessory 130, the movable accessory 130 slides downward from the position shown in FIG. 1 and advances to the front surface of the image display unit 104. In this manner, the image display unit 104 is retracted to a storage space provided at the top.

<< Information display section >>
As shown in FIG. 2, the information display unit 112 includes a special symbol display unit 201 that displays a special symbol indicating the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, a normal symbol display unit 202 that displays a normal symbol that indicates the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, A display unit 203, a round number display unit 204, and a right-handed display unit 205 are provided. Each display unit 201 to 205 can be formed by an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

  There are first and second special symbols as special symbols. The special symbol display unit 201 includes a first special symbol display unit 201a that displays a first special symbol and a second special symbol display unit 201b that displays a second special symbol. The hold display unit 203 includes display units 203a, 203b, and 203c. The right of lottery lottery (the information for special figure determination to be described later) due to the establishment of the first start condition is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the held rights is displayed on the display unit 203a as the number of held information U1. Is displayed. The right of lottery lottery (the special figure determination information described later) due to the establishment of the second start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the reserved rights is displayed as the reserved information number U2 on the display unit 203b. Is displayed. The right of the normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 108 is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4) as the upper limit, and the number of the held rights is displayed on the display unit 203c as the hold information number U3.

<< Back configuration of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 3, the back side structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a rear configuration of the gaming machine 100. On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 301, a prize ball control board 302, an effect control board 303, a power board 304 that supplies power to each board in the gaming machine 100, an output terminal board 305, and the like are provided. ing. Those boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed of a plurality of printed boards. Further, a power plug 315 for supplying power to the power supply board 304 and a power switch (not shown) are also provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 100.

  The frame member 113 is connected to the outer frame 330 via a hinge mechanism portion 320 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, the left side when viewed from the player), and the other end side in the left-right direction (using the hinge mechanism portion 320 as a fulcrum) For example, the right side as viewed from the player can be turned away from the outer frame 330. By rotating the frame member 113 like a door around the hinge mechanism 320 as a fulcrum, the inner part of the outer frame 330 including the game board 101 can be opened. A lock mechanism (not shown) that fixes the other end side to the outer frame 330 is provided on the other end side of the frame member 113 (for example, the right side when viewed from the player).

<< Basic operation of gaming machine >>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. When the first or second start condition is established, the gaming machine 100 acquires special figure determination information according to the establishment timing, and performs a big hit lottery based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information is equivalent to acquisition of the right of jackpot lottery. In the jackpot lottery, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won (whether the jackpot is won or the game is lost). When the jackpot lottery is performed based on the establishment of the first start condition, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the first special symbol on the first special symbol display unit 201a. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery lottery result (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery lottery result). On the other hand, when the jackpot lottery is performed based on the establishment of the second start condition, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 201b. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery lottery result (that is, in a manner indicating the lottery lottery result).

  When the gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol (first or second special symbol) in a variable manner, the gaming machine 100 displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner on the image display unit 104, and stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Display. The decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 include first to third decorative symbols, and each decorative symbol is associated with a numerical value or a symbol. For example, when a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol indicating a jackpot (that is, when a jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery), a combination indicating a jackpot (for example, a so-called doublet such as “7, 7, 7”) To stop and display the first to third decorative symbols.

  The combination of the first to third decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed varies depending on the type of jackpot that has been won. For example, in the case of winning per normal length (see FIG. 6), which will be described later, each decorative symbol is displayed as a blue decorative symbol (for example, “3, 3, 3” and “7, 7, 7”). If you stop the display with a square symbol such as “2, 2, 2”, etc., excluding, and if you win per probability variation length (see Fig. 6) described later, each decorative symbol will be red indicating the probability variation length. Stop display with a decorative symbol (for example, a “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7” numeral symbol). In the case of winning a winning short win, a winning short win (see FIG. 6) or a small win, which will be described later, each decorative symbol is a decorative symbol indicating a probable short winning, a latent short winning or a small winning (for example, “chance”) The character is displayed with a stop, and the character symbol indicating the mode transition is displayed. Even if the winning per winning variable length is won, a decorative symbol indicating the normal winning length is stopped on the image display unit 104, and after that (for example, before the jackpot game transition or after the jackpot game transition) There may be a promotion effect that clearly shows that it is a win.

  When the result of the jackpot lottery is a loss (that is, when the jackpot lottery is lost, in other words, when the jackpot lottery is not won), the first to third decorative symbols, for example, stop at a so-called break-off indicating a loser. To do. The loose eye corresponds to stopping the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol with an unrelated symbol, and is a decorative pattern stop mode that does not develop into reach production.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the combination indicating the jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game is performed in which the jackpot 109 is opened for a round corresponding to the winning jackpot (for example, 16 rounds). When a game ball wins the big prize opening 109 while the big prize opening 109 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. During the jackpot game, the jackpot lottery is not performed. The jackpot gaming state ends when the winning prize opening 109 for the winning round is completed. In the jackpot game state, the game is played by right-handed. “Right hit” means that a game ball is launched into a game area on the right side of the center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103. On the other hand, left-handed strike means that a game ball is launched into the game area on the left side of the center line in the game area 103. The jackpot game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (in other words, the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the game in the normal game state). The advantage in the jackpot game is that the player easily obtains more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls is greater) with the opening of the big prize opening 109 than in the game in the normal game state. means.

  After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which the jackpot lottery is performed. At this time, the gaming state may be changed according to the type of winning jackpot.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 is a low-probability non-electric support game state, a low-probability electric support game state, and a probabilistic game state, except for a game state (including a jackpot game state) that involves the opening of the big winning opening 109. Any one of a high probability electric support game state and a high probability non-electric support game state to be said is taken. The electric support is an abbreviation for an electric chew support function, and details will be described later.

  The normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state) and the low probability electric support game state belong to the low probability game state. In the low-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a determination table per low-probability special chart (see table TAt1 in FIG. 5 described later), and in the basic embodiment, for example, a jackpot with a probability of 1/399 A lottery lottery will be held.

  The high probability electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state belong to the high probability game state. In the high-probability gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs a jackpot lottery using a determination table per high-probability special chart (see table TAt2 in FIG. 5 described later), and here, as an example, the jackpot is won with a probability of 10/399 A lottery lottery will be held. That is, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot is won with a 10 times higher probability than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state for the jackpot winning.

  The low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the electric support game state. In the electric support game state, the gaming machine 100 provides a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that involves opening and closing the electric tulip 107 (that is, the electric support is activated). The specific contents of the electric support will not be described in detail because it is a publicly known technology. For example, when the electric support is given, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to when the electric support is not provided, An increase in the winning probability of the lottery (thus, an increase in the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107) and an increase in the opening time of the electric tulip 107 are achieved. In the electric support game state, as the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery increases, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 than in the non-electric support game state where no electric support is given. In the electric support game state, a game is played by the above-mentioned right strike, and the opportunity for the big hit lottery is mainly winning the second start opening 106.

  The normal gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state) and the high probability non-electric support game state belong to a non-electric support game state to which no electric support is given. In the non-electric support game state, the game is played by left-handed as described above, and the big win lottery is mainly a winning to the first start opening 105. As understood from the above description, the electric support game state is a game state in which the start condition (second start condition) is more easily established than the non-electric support game state. Therefore, the electric support game state is more advantageous to the player than the non-electric support game state with respect to the ease of establishment of the start condition.

<< Internal structure of gaming machine >>
The internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the control unit 400 provided in the gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 401 that controls the progress of the game, a prize ball control unit 402 that controls the payout of prize balls, and an effect that controls the contents of the effect. And a control unit 403. In addition to the control unit 400, each component shown in FIG. 4 is provided in the gaming machine 100. For example, a main control unit 401, a prize ball control unit 402, and an effect control unit 403 in FIG. 4 are formed by the main control board 301, the prize ball control board 302, and the effect control board 303 in FIG. 3, respectively, and the output in FIG. The terminal board 305 includes the board external information terminal board 491 of FIG.

[1. Main control unit]
The main control unit 401 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 413, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The The CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the ROM 412 and executes the read programs using the RAM 413 as a work area.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in the figure, the main control unit 401 has a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A mouth SW 414b, a gate SW 415 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning port SW 416 that detects a game ball that has won a prize winning port 109, and a normal winning that detects a game ball that has won a normal winning hole 110. The mouth SW 417 is connected.

  Each of the SWs 414a and 414b and the SWs 415 to 417 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the main control unit 401, and the main control unit 401 receives a jackpot lottery based on the input detection signal. For example, special figure determination information corresponding to the right for this purpose is stored, a lottery lottery is performed using the special figure determination information, and a prize ball payout instruction is given to the prize ball control unit 402.

  As the SWs 414a, 414b, 415, 416 and 417, proximity switches or the like can be employed. Further, when a plurality of first start ports 105 are provided on the game board 101, a first start port SW 414 a is provided for each of the plurality of first start ports 105. The same applies to the case where a plurality of the second start opening 106, the gate 108, the big winning opening 109 or the normal winning opening 110 are provided.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. For example, as shown in the figure, the main controller 401 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 418 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 419 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109.

  The main control unit 401 inputs or does not input an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 418 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and inputs or does not input an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoid 419 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery And The solenoids 418 and 419 perform the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 107 and the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 109 by converting the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, respectively.

  Further, various display units in the information display unit 112 in FIG. 2 are connected to the main control unit 401. In FIG. 4, a state in which the first special symbol display unit 201a, the second special symbol display unit 201b, the normal symbol display unit 202, and the hold display unit 203 are connected to the main control unit 401 is illustrated, thereby preventing the complication of the drawing. Therefore, illustration of the round number display unit 204 and the right-handed display unit 205 is omitted.

  The main control unit 401 performs display control of the first special symbol display unit 201a or the second special symbol display unit 201b based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and the display control of the normal symbol display unit 202 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. I do. Furthermore, the main control unit 401 controls the display content of the hold display unit 203 based on the number of hold information U1, U2, and U3.

  Here, various processes realized by the CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 executing a program in the ROM 412 and examples of information set (that is, stored) in the RAM 413 will be described. Note that the processes, programs, tables, and storage areas described below with respect to the main control unit 401 are only a part of the processes performed by the CPU 411, the programs and tables in the ROM 412, and the storage areas in the RAM 413, and various other types. Various processes, programs, tables, and storage areas are executed by the CPU 411 or prepared in the ROM 412 or the RAM 413. As shown in FIG. 4, the ROM 412 stores tables TAt, TZt, THt, FAt, FZt, FHt, and DKt, and the RAM 413 has storage areas 413a to 413j.

  The CPU 411 executes main processing by a main processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). When power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, the main process is executed. In the main process, the CPU 411 performs initial setting of built-in devices such as a CTC (timer counter) of the main control unit 401, and stores setting information indicating setting contents in the setting storage area 413a. For example, the setting information includes information indicating a cycle for executing a timer interrupt process to be described later.

  In the main process, whether or not the gaming machine 100 is turned off is monitored. When the power is turned off, backup information is generated and the backup information is stored in the backup storage area 413b. The RAM 413 is supplied with power by a backup power source (not shown) even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off for a certain period (for example, one day). For this reason, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off. Note that a nonvolatile RAM such as a FeRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) or a nonvolatile memory such as a flash memory may be adopted as the RAM 413. In this case, the RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b without a backup power source.

  The CPU 411 executes timer interrupt processing by the timer interrupt processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the timer interrupt process, a random number update process, a switch process, a special symbol process, a normal symbol process, an electric accessory control process, a prize ball process, and an output process are sequentially executed. The timer interrupt process is interrupted with respect to the main process at the cycle stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main process.

  The CPU 411 executes random number update processing by a random number update processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the random number update process, the CPU 411 updates the count value of each random number counter by adding “1” to the count value of each random number counter stored in the counter storage area 413c. The counter storage area 413c includes a main control unit 401 that includes a random number counter C1 per special figure, a special figure random number counter C2, a special figure variation pattern random number counter C3, a random number counter C4 per common figure, and a general figure random number counter C5. The count values of various random number counters to be managed are stored. The counters C1 to C5 respectively count a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a special fluctuation pattern random number, a random number per common figure, and a common figure random number.

  In the random number update process, the CPU 411 returns the count value of the counter to “0” when the count value of any one of the random number counters C1 to C5 exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, and then the same Count up. In the basic embodiment, as an example, a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number are counted within a range of “0 to 398”, “0 to 99”, and “0 to 499”, respectively. Shall. The random numbers per common figure and the random numbers of common symbols are counted within a range of “0 to 9”, for example. Note that any random number in the basic embodiment takes only an integer value unless otherwise specified.

  The CPU 411 executes switch processing by a switch processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the switch process, a start opening switch process, a gate switch process, a big winning opening switch process, and a normal winning opening switch process are sequentially executed.

  The CPU 411 executes the start port switch process according to the start port switch processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). The start port switch process includes first and second start port switch processes. In the first start port switch process, the CPU 411 detects when the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 (that is, the timing at which the first start condition is established based on the winning at the start port 105). ), The count values of the counters C1 to C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are included as random numbers per special figure, special figure random numbers, and special figure variation pattern random numbers. Information for determination (special figure holding information) is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413 d of the RAM 413. In the second start port switch process, the CPU 411 detects the timing at which a game ball winning the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b (ie, the timing at which the second start condition is established based on the winning at the start port 106). ), The count values of the counters C1 to C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the special figure determination including the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 as a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number Information (special drawing hold information) is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the RAM 413.

  The special figure determination information storage area 413d stores special figure determination information based on establishment of the first start condition and special figure determination information based on establishment of the second start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. it can. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. Therefore, up to eight pieces of special figure determination information can be stored in the storage area 413d. The number of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first and second start conditions in the storage area 413d corresponds to the above-described numbers of hold information U1 and U2, respectively. In addition, a priority order for receiving the big hit lottery is set for each special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413d. Basically, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time. However, it is assumed that a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied as compared to the special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied.

  The CPU 411 executes gate switch processing according to the gate switch processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the gate switch process, the CPU 411 acquires the count values of the counters C4 and C5 in the counter storage area 413c at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW415, and the acquired count values of the counters C4 and C5. Is stored in the general-purpose information storage area 413i of the RAM 413, for example.

  The common figure determination information storage area 413i can store common figure determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. The number of general-purpose determination information in the storage area 413i corresponds to the above-described reserved information number U3. Priorities for receiving the normal symbol lottery are set for each of the information for determining ordinary symbols stored in the storage area storage area 413i. A higher priority is set for the information for determining ordinary drawings acquired earlier in time.

  The CPU 411 executes a special winning opening switch process according to the special winning opening switch processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the big prize opening switch process, the CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 by the big prize opening SW416.

  The CPU 411 executes the normal winning opening switch processing by the ordinary winning opening switch processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the normal winning opening switch process, the CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 110 by the normal winning opening SW 417.

  The CPU 411 executes special symbol processing by a special symbol processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the special symbol processing, the CPU 411 sequentially executes determination per special symbol, special symbol determination, and special symbol variation pattern determination using the special symbol determination information stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d. These determination results are stored in the special figure determination result storage area 413e. Based on these determination results, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 201 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. The jackpot lottery may include special symbol determination and special symbol determination (see FIG. 15), and may further include special symbol variation pattern determination. When the CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, when the CPU 411 sets a variation start command including the determination result of the special symbol determination, the special symbol determination, and the special symbol variation pattern determination in the RAM 413, and stops the variation of the special symbol. The change stop command is set in the RAM 413. In addition, when the result of the special figure hit determination shows that the big win or the small win is won, the CPU 411 sets the opening command in the RAM 413 following the change stop command, thereby executing the hit effect on the effect control unit 403. Instruct. These commands are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 15) described later.

  In the special symbol processing, the CPU 411 acquires the special figure determination information set with the highest priority in the special figure determination information storage area 413d as the determination target (the determination target) TT, and the special pattern of the determination target TT. By using the information for determination, determination per special figure, special symbol design determination, and special graphic fluctuation pattern determination are sequentially executed. The special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is erased from the storage area 413d and transferred to another storage area (not shown).

――― Judgment table per special figure; Fig.5――

  In the special symbol process, the CPU 411 first performs a per-special symbol determination that involves a comparison between the special symbol determination table TAt stored in the ROM 412 and a random number per special symbol of the determination target TT.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the special figure determination table TAt. As shown in FIG. 5, the determination table TAt per special figure includes a determination table TAt1 per low probability special figure and a determination table TAt2 per high probability special figure. Each of the tables TAt1 and TAt2 has a predetermined determination value associated with the jackpot.

  When the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure (that is, at the time of big hit lottery), the CPU 411 performs determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and sets the high probability game flag to ON. If it has been determined, the table TAt2 is used to determine per special figure. Then, the CPU 411 determines that the jackpot has been won if the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the jackpot, and if not, it is a loss (that is, the jackpot is won). Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF.

  The random number per special figure takes any integer value within the numerical value range “0 to 398”. In the table TAt1, only the determination value “0” is assigned to the jackpot. On the other hand, in the table TAt2, for each jackpot, a total of 10 integer values in “0-9” are assigned to the determination values. For this reason, when the determination per special figure is performed using the table TAt1, the winning probability of winning the jackpot (winning probability of winning the jackpot lottery) is 1/399, while the determination per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. In this case, the jackpot winning probability (winning lottery winning probability) is 10/399.

  In addition, the CPU 411 determines whether or not to win a small hit in the special figure determination. The small hit is not a big hit, but a specific lose represented by a special symbol different from a normal lose (a loss other than the small hit). The CPU 411 determines that the winning unit is won when the random number per special figure of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the small unit. In both the tables TAt1 and TAt2, only the determination value of “50” is assigned to the small hit. Therefore, regardless of ON / OFF of the high-probability game flag, the winning probability per unit is 1/399. However, in the determination per special figure for the second special symbol (in the determination per special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition), no win is won regardless of the random number per special figure.

――― Type of jackpot; Figure 6 ―――
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing types of jackpots. There are special A to special G and general A to general C as jackpots. Special A to Special D and Special G belong to the probability variation length, Special E belongs to the probability variation short length, and Feature F belongs to the latent probability short length. A to C are usually per unit length. The special G belongs to a jump-up bonus (JUB) which is a kind per probability variation length. Special A to Special C and Special A to General C each have 4 rounds, Special D and Special G each have 16 rounds, Special E and Special F each have 2 rounds Round. Note that “R” in the jackpot indicates a round. In each round, the big prize opening 109 is opened until the opening time of the big prize opening 109 reaches a predetermined time or until the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 109 reaches a predetermined number.

The opening time (for example, 30 seconds) of the large winning opening 109 for each round per probability variation length and per normal length is the opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) of the large winning opening 109 for each round per probability variation short and latent short. ) Longer than.
The opening time of the big winning opening 109 in each round is the same between the probability variation length and the normal length, but may be slightly different between the probability variation length and the normal length.
The opening time of the big winning opening 109 in each round is the same between the probability variation per short and the latent probability short per, but may be slightly different between the probability variation per short and the latency short per.
The opening mode of the first round big prize opening 109 in the special G is different from that of the special A or the like, but details will be described later.

  In the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the jackpot is special A, special B, special C, special D, special The ratios of E, Special F, Special G, A, B, and C are 5%, 5%, 5%, 30%, 15%, 15%, 7%, 7%, 6%, 5%. In the judgment per special figure for the second special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the jackpot is special A, special B, special C, special D, general The ratios of A, B, and C are 5%, 5%, 5%, 67%, 7%, 6%, and 5%, respectively. In other words, in the special symbol processing for the second special symbol (in the special symbol processing based on the establishment of the second start condition), the special E to special G jackpot is not won.

  As can be seen from the above numerical examples, the ratio at which the jackpot is special A is the same between the special symbol determination for the first special symbol and the special symbol determination for the second special symbol. (The same applies to the ratio where the jackpot is Special B, Special C, A, B, or C). Moreover, in the judgment per special figure for the first or second special symbol, the ratio of the jackpot to A (7%) is higher than the ratio of the jackpot to B (6%), and the jackpot to B The ratio (6%) is higher than the ratio (5%) where the jackpot is C.

  After the jackpot game of special A to special E and special G is completed, the CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and until the next big jackpot is won, the setting contents (high probability electric game) Maintain support game). Actually, for example, after the special jackpot game of special A to special E and special G is finished, the high probability electric support game state is maintained until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times unless the next jackpot is generated. The probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability electric support game state is “10/399”. Therefore, after the end of the special A to special E and special G jackpot games, the probability of winning the next big jackpot It can be said that the sapo game state is maintained.

  After the special F jackpot game ends, the CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability non-electric support game state, and the setting contents (high probability non-electric support game state) until the next jackpot is won. To maintain. Actually, for example, after the special F jackpot game is over, unless the next jackpot is generated, the high probability non-electric support game state is maintained until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times. The probability of winning the jackpot in the high-probability non-electric support game state is “10/399”. Therefore, after the special F jackpot game is over, the high-probability non-electric support game state is practically until the next jackpot win. It can be said that it is maintained.

  After the end of the jackpot game of A, B or C, the CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state until the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of electric support grant, After the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of providing electric support, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support state (that is, the normal gaming state). However, if the next jackpot is won after the completion of the jackpot game of A, B or C, the game state after the end of the next jackpot game will be set according to the type of jackpot won next time Is done. For example, if the special A jackpot is won at the first change of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game of the communication A, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support game after the end of the jackpot game of the special A. Set to state.

  The number of times when the electric support is given refers to the number of times the special symbol is maintained to maintain the electric support game state. That is, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, while the special symbol fluctuates i times, the gaming state is set to the electric support game state, and after the special symbol fluctuates i times, the non-electric support game state. When this is done, the number of times of providing electric support corresponding to the jackpot is i (i is an integer). The number of times of providing electric support for communication A, communication B, and communication C is 10, 20, and 30 times, respectively. The number of times electric support is given to special A to special E and special G is 10,000 times sufficiently larger than them. Since the start condition is easily established in the electric support game state, the more the electric support is given, the more advantageous for the player.

  In addition, even when winning a small win, a game (opening described later, a small winning game) is executed, but the main control unit 401 uses the winning of the small winning as an opportunity to play the game of the gaming machine 100 The state (the winning probability of the big hit lottery and whether or not the electric support is given) is not changed. That is, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 (the winning probability of the big win lottery and the presence / absence of electric support) does not change between before and after the small win.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is won in the special symbol determination, the CPU 411 compares the special symbol determination table TZt stored in the ROM 412 with the special symbol random number of the determination target TT, and determines the jackpot based on the comparison result. A special symbol design to judge the type is performed.

  The special symbol symbol determination table TZt is composed of a first special symbol symbol determination table and a second special symbol symbol determination table. When the determination target TT is special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied, the determination target TT is triggered when the second start condition is satisfied using the first special symbol determination table. In the case of the acquired special symbol determination information, the special symbol determination is performed using the second special symbol determination table. The first and second special symbol determination tables are created so that the types of jackpots for the first and second special symbols are determined by the above-described ratio (see FIG. 6).

  As can be seen from FIG. 6, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous for the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (that is, more Easy to get many prize balls). The relative advantage here is that the expected value of the number of winning balls (the expected value of the number of rounds) obtained by winning the winning prize opening 109 in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the second starting condition is This means that in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the start condition, it is larger than the expected value of the number of winning balls (expected value of the number of rounds) obtained by winning the winning prize port 109.

――― Special figure variation pattern table; Fig.7――
In the special symbol process, the CPU 411 compares the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt with the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT, and performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the comparison result. The determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern is synonymous with the selection or setting of the special figure fluctuation pattern.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt includes a chance mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a, a branching effect mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b, a probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c, a reference mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d, and Are formed from a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern tables including a latent figure special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_e.

  Each of the tables THt_a to THt_e stores a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns that define the special symbol fluctuation modes. In the special figure variation pattern determination, the CPU 411 selects one of the tables THt_a to THt_e based on the current gaming state, various flags, and the like, and from among a plurality of special figure variation patterns included in the selected table. One special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT.

  The description of the tables THt_a, THt_b, THt_c, and THt_e will be provided later. Here, an example of the reference mode special figure variation pattern table THt_d will be described. In the normal gaming state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is mainly performed using the reference mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of the reference mode special figure variation pattern table THt_d. The special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_d for reference mode includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d1 for loss and a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d2 for jackpot.

  Each of the tables THt_d1 and THt_d2 is a table in which predetermined determination values are associated with all or a part of the special figure variation patterns THp_d11 to THp_d16. Each special figure fluctuation pattern including the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_d11 to THp_d16 defines the variation mode of the special symbol. For example, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is defined as the time for changing the special symbol (the length of time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is performed). (Hereinafter referred to as “variation time”). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_d11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which a normal loss effect is performed, and the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_d12 to THp_d16 are special figure fluctuation patterns in which a reach effect is performed (see FIG. 13). The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_d11 to THp_d16 are 13.5 seconds, 30 seconds, 40 seconds, 60 seconds, 70 seconds, and 90 seconds, respectively.

  In the special figure variation pattern determination using the table THt_d, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_d1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the table THt_d2 when the determination result of the special figure determination is the big hit. Select. Then, the CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_di in the selection table (here, THt_d1 or THt_d2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_di is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where i is an integer of 11 to 16, inclusive).

  In the table THt_d1, a total of 475 judgment values “0 to 474” and a total of 16 judgment values “475 to 490” and a total of five for the special figure variation patterns THp_d11, THp_d12, THp_d13, THp_d14, and THp_d15, respectively. Determination values “491 to 495”, a total of three determination values “496 to 498”, and one determination value “499” are assigned (each determination value is an integer). In the table THt_d2, for the special figure variation patterns THp_d12, THp_d13, THp_d14, THp_d15, THp_d16, a total of 25 judgment values “0-24”, a total of 50 judgment values “25-74”, a total of 125 Determination values “75 to 199”, a total of 290 determination values “200 to 489”, and a total of 10 determination values “490 to 499” are assigned (each determination value is an integer).

  In the table THt_d1, no determination value is assigned to the special figure variation pattern THp_d16. In other words, in the table THt_d1, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_d16 in which the premier reach effect (the jackpot determination effect; see FIG. 13) is not selected. In the table THt_d2, no determination value is assigned to the special figure variation pattern THp_d11. That is, in the table THt_d2, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_d11 in which the normal loss effect (see FIG. 13) is performed is not selected. In a gaming state in which the reference mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d is used, a special figure fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time is more likely to be selected at the time of a big hit and difficult to be selected at the time of a loss. That is, the determination value in the table THt_d is determined so that the reliability for the big hit becomes higher as the special figure fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time.

  Although not shown in FIG. 8, when the number of pending information (U1 or U2) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (eg, 3), the determination result of the determination target TT per special figure is lost and the determination target TT When the random number of the special figure fluctuation pattern is any of “0 to 474”, a special figure fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time shorter than 13.5 seconds (for example, 2 seconds) corresponding to the determination target TT. You may make it select and set as a pattern.

  In the special figure determination result storage area 413e (see FIG. 4), the determination results of the special object per TT, the special symbol design determination, and the special figure variation pattern determination for the determination target TT are stored in a state of being associated with each other. The

  The CPU 411 executes normal symbol processing by the normal symbol processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the normal symbol processing, the CPU 411 sequentially executes the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the normal symbol variation pattern determination using the common symbol determination information stored in the general symbol determination information storage area 413i. These determination results are stored in the common figure determination result storage area 413j. Based on these determination results, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display unit 202 is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. It may be considered that the normal symbol lottery includes general symbol per unit determination and general symbol determination (see FIG. 15), and further includes general symbol variation pattern determination.

  In the normal symbol processing, the CPU 411 obtains the information for determining the common figure having the highest priority in the general-purpose information storage area 413i as the general-purpose determination target FF, and determines the general-purpose determination of the general-purpose determination target FF. The universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal pattern variation pattern determination are sequentially executed using the business information. The information for determining the normal map that has become the target FF for normal map determination is erased from the storage area 413i and transferred to another storage area (not shown).

  In the per-standard determination, the CPU 411 determines that the per-standard random number of the general-purpose determination target FF is the determination value defined in the per-standard determination table FAt and the per-standard map as in the per-specific map determination. It is determined whether or not it matches the associated determination value. Then, the CPU 411 determines that the winning figure is won per universal figure if the random number per ordinary figure of the ordinary figure determination target FF matches the determination value associated with the ordinary figure, otherwise it is lost per universal figure. Is determined. There are two types of per map: per long open and short open. The time for the electric tulip 107 to be in the open state is longer per long opening than per short opening. For this reason, the standard symbol determination table FZt defines a determination value associated with each long opening and a determination value associated with each short opening. In the case of winning the symbol, the CPU 411 compares the symbol number of the target symbol FF with the criterion value in the table FZt in the symbol determination, and the symbol symbol number of the symbol FF is long. If it matches with the judgment value associated with the opening, it is determined that the winning is made for the long opening, while the common symbol random number of the normal figure determination target FF is associated with the short opening and If they match, it is determined that the short win is won.

  In the normal pattern variation pattern determination, the CPU 411 selects a general map variation pattern for the general map determination target FF from among a plurality of normal map variation patterns included in the general diagram variation pattern table FHt based on whether or not the electric support is provided. . The regular pattern variation pattern defines the variation time of a normal symbol. The CPU 411 controls the display of the normal symbols based on the stored contents of the universal symbol determination result storage area 413j in which the determination results of the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the universal symbol variation pattern determination are stored. For example, after the normal symbol is changed for the fluctuation time indicated by the normal symbol variation pattern, the normal symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating both the determination result of the universal symbol determination and the determination result of the normal symbol determination.

  The CPU 411 executes the electric accessory control process by the electric accessory control processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the electric accessory control process, the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed.

――― Prize winning opening pattern table; Fig.9――
FIG. 9 shows an example of the special winning opening opening pattern table DKt. The CPU 411 executes the special winning a prize mouth processing by the special winning prize mouth processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the big prize opening process, the CPU 411 opens and closes the big prize opening 109 based on the result of the special symbol process. As shown in FIG. 9, in the big prize opening pattern table DKt, a plurality of big prize opening patterns DKp1 to DKp10 that define the opening mode of the big prize opening 109 for each type of jackpot, and the big prize at the time of winning the small prize A special winning opening opening pattern DKp11 that defines the opening mode of the opening 109 is stored. Special winning opening opening patterns corresponding to special A, special B, special C, special D, special E, special F, special G, general A, general B, and general C are the special prize opening patterns DKp1, DKp2, DKp3, DKp4, DKp5, DKp6, DKp7, DKp8, DKp9, and DKp10.

  When the result of the special symbol process indicates that the jackpot is won, the jackpot 109 is opened / closed using a jackpot opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot. When the processing result of the special symbol processing indicates winning of a small win, the special winning opening 109 is opened / closed using the special winning opening opening pattern DKp11.

  Each of the patterns DKp1 to DKp11 defines the number of rounds Rmax in the big hit or the small win, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in each round, the opening time, the interval time, and the ending time. The opening time, interval time, and ending time are common among the patterns DKp1 to DKp11, and are 5 seconds, 2 seconds, and 5 seconds, respectively. The opening time, the interval time, or the ending time may be different between any two or more patterns included in the patterns DKp1 to DKp11.

  The round number Rmax in the patterns DKp1 to DKp3 and DKp8 to DKp10 is 4, the round number Rmax in the patterns DKp4 and DKp7 is 16, and the round number Rmax in the patterns DKp5, DKp6, and DKp11 is 2. When the big win or the small win is won, the opening of the first round of the big winning opening 109 is started after opening by the opening time, and the big winning opening 109 is opened by the corresponding round number Rmax. Thereafter, ending is performed based on the ending time, and an ending command for instructing the end of the hit effect is set in the RAM 413. The interval time indicates the time between rounds adjacent to each other.

  In the big winning opening opening patterns DKp1 to DKp4 and DKp7 to DKp10, the opening time of the big winning opening 109 in each round is a predetermined time (long opening time) for 30 seconds. In each round of the big winning opening opening patterns DKp1 to DKp4 and DKp8 to DKp10, the big winning opening 109 is continuously opened for 30 seconds. In each round other than the first round of the big prize opening pattern DKp7, the big prize opening 109 is continuously opened for 30 seconds. However, in each round when the big prize opening patterns DKp1 to DKp4 and DKp7 to DKp10 are used, even if the opening time of the big prize opening 109 has not reached 30 seconds, the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 109 is won. When the number reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10), the special winning opening 109 is closed and the round ends.

With reference to FIG. 10A, the special winning opening opening pattern DKp7 in the first round in the special G jackpot will be described. In the first round of the special G jackpot game, the grand prize opening 109 is opened for a predetermined short opening time t _JUBO1 , then the big winning opening 109 is closed for a predetermined time t _JUBC1 , and then the big winning opening 109 is short-opened again. After the time t _{JUBO1 is} opened, the _special prize opening 109 is closed for a predetermined time t _JUBC2 , and then the _special prize opening 109 is opened for a predetermined long opening time t _JUBO2 . The sum of the two times and time t _JUBO2 of time t _JUBO1 is 30 seconds.

FIGS. 10B, 10C, and 10D show the big winning opening patterns DKp5, DKp6, and DKp11 for the special E jackpot, the special F jackpot, and the small jackpot, respectively. The opening times of the special winning openings 109 in each round of the special E and special F jackpot games are predetermined short opening times t _EO and t _FO , respectively. A game involving the opening of the big winning opening 109 at the time of winning a small hit is called a small hit game. Opening time of the special winning opening 109 in each round of small prize game is a predetermined short open time t _SO. As with the jackpot game, even though the jackpot game is a short time, the big prize opening 109 is opened, so that the game state in which the jackpot game is played is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. It can be said that the game is a state (in other words, the small hit game is more advantageous to the player than the game in the normal game state). The advantage in the big hit game or the small hit game is that the player easily obtains more prize balls as the big prize opening 109 is opened as compared with the game in the normal game state (the expected value of the prize ball to be obtained is larger). Means big).

_{Each of} the short opening times t _JUBO1 , t _EO , t _FO and t _SO is shorter than the opening time (30 seconds) of the big winning opening 109 in each round in the big winning opening opening patterns DKp1 to DKp4 and DKp8 to DKp10, and The winning opening 109 is shorter than the opening time (30 seconds) of the winning opening 109 in each round in the second to 16th rounds of the winning opening DKp7 and shorter than the long opening time t _JUBO2 of the winning opening opening pattern DKp7. . _{Each of the} times (2 × t _JUBO1 ), (2 × t _EO ), (2 × t _FO ), and (2 × t _SO ) is large in each round in the big winning opening opening patterns DKp1 to DKp4 and DKp8 to DKp10. It is shorter than the opening time (30 seconds) of the winning opening 109 and shorter than the opening time (30 seconds) of the large winning opening 109 in each round in the second to 16th rounds of the large winning opening pattern DKp7. It is shorter than the long opening time t _JUBO2 in the winning opening opening pattern DKp7.

It is _assumed that the short opening times t _JUBO1 , t _EO , t _FO and t _SO are the same time and are 0.2 seconds here. Therefore, the long opening time t _JUBO2 is 29.6 seconds. However, when the player sees the opening of the grand prize opening 109 due to the short opening time (hereinafter also referred to as short opening), is the opening the special prize opening 109 due to special E, special F or small hits? The short opening times t _JUBO1 , t _EO , t _FO and t _SO may be slightly different from each other to the extent that the player cannot easily distinguish whether or not the special winning opening 109 of the first round of Special G is open. .

The times t _JUBC1 and t _JUBC2 (see FIG. 10A) are _{preferably matched with} the interval time (2 seconds) and the ending time (5 seconds), respectively. As a result, even if the special G is won, the short opening of the special prize opening 109 will be special E, special F, special G and long until the opening of the special prize opening 109 with the long opening time t _JUBO2 is seen. It becomes difficult for the player to recognize which of the small hits is due. As a result, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the special E, special F or special G and anxiety about the small hit, and the fun of the game increases.

  In each of the above-mentioned special E, special F and special G jackpot games and small jackpot games, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 109 by the short opening time is two times. The number of times of opening 109 may be three or more, or may be one. However, it is preferable that the number of times the special winning opening 109 is opened by the short opening time is common among the big hit games and the special hit games by the special E, special F and special G.

  Further, the special winning opening processing program causes the game state setting processing program to be executed as a subprogram (see FIG. 15). In the game state setting process by the game state setting process program, the CPU 411 sets various game flags such as a high-probability game flag and an electric support game flag that determine the game state in the game flag storage area 413f. As described above, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is an electric support game state when the electric support game flag is ON, and a non-electric support game state when the electric support game flag is OFF. In the game state setting process during the big prize opening process executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set ON / OFF according to the type of the jackpot that has occurred, Depending on the type of jackpot that occurred, the high probability remaining game number X indicating the remaining number of variations of the special symbol that maintains the high probability gaming state and the remaining variation number of the special symbol that maintains the electric support game state The electric support game remaining count J is set in the RAM 413. Therefore, in the game state setting process associated with the special A to special E or special G jackpot (see FIG. 6), both the high-probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON, and “10000” is set to the number of times X and J. Assigned. In the gaming state setting process associated with the special F jackpot, the high probability gaming flag is turned ON and “10000” is substituted for the number of times X. In the game state setting process associated with the big hits of A, B and C, the electric support game flag is turned ON, and “10”, “20”, and “30” are substituted for the number of times J, respectively.

  The high probability remaining game count X set in the game state setting process is subtracted by “1” every time the special symbol process is executed when “X ≧ 1”, and becomes “X = 0”. The high probability game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a low probability gaming state. The electric support game remaining number J set in the game state setting process is decremented by “1” every time the special symbol process is executed when “J ≧ 1”, and becomes “J = 0”. The electric support game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a non-electric support game state. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are OFF, and “0” is set to the number of times X and J. By pushing a RAM clear switch (not shown) provided on the back of the game board 101, the gaming machine 100 is in an initial state.

  The CPU 411 executes electric-chu processing by the electric-chu processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the electric chew process, the CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the normal symbol process. When the normal symbol lottery is won, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

  The CPU 411 executes prize ball processing by a prize ball processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the prize ball processing, the CPU 411 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls for winning at each of the first start opening 105, the second start opening 106, the big winning opening 109, and the normal winning opening 110. The payout instruction is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g as a prize ball command.

  The CPU 411 executes output processing according to the output processing program in the ROM 412 (see FIG. 15). In the output process, the CPU 411 stores information (including arbitrary commands) indicating the storage contents of each storage area in the RAM 413, etc., in each control unit (the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect control unit) connected to the main control unit 401. 403). A command related to the prize ball is output to the prize ball control unit 402, and a command related to the effect is output to the effect control unit 403. In the output process, the CPU 411 can transmit arbitrary information recognized or held by itself (for example, information indicating the status of the electric support game flag and the high probability game flag) to the effect control unit 403. When the output process ends, the timer interrupt process also ends. When the timer interrupt process ends, the process executed by the CPU 411 returns to the main process (see FIG. 15).

――― Preliminary information storage area; Fig.11――
Further, the above-described start port switch processing program executes a pre-determination processing program that realizes pre-determination processing as a subprogram (see FIG. 15). In the pre-determination process by the pre-determination process program in the ROM 412, the CPU 411 sets the special figure determination information that is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413 d and is held as a pre-determination target. The special figure hit judgment, special figure design judgment and special figure variation pattern judgment are sequentially executed. The method of special figure determination, special symbol design, and special figure variation pattern determination for the prior determination target is the same as those for the determination target TT. The determination result of the pre-determination process (that is, the determination result of the special figure for the pre-determination target, the determination result of the special symbol design and the special figure variation pattern determination) is stored in the pre-determination information storage area 413h, and the determination result of the pre-determination process is obtained. The pre-determination command including the setting is set in the RAM 413 to be sent to the effect control unit 403. The pre-determination process for certain special figure determination information is executed in the start port switch process when the special figure determination information is acquired.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the advance determination information storage area 413h. The storage area 413h has first to eighth storage areas. The i-th storage area in the storage area 413h stores the result of the pre-determination process for the special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d and having the i-th priority.

  In addition, you may make it memorize | store the information which shows the symbol showing both the determination result of special symbol determination, and the determination result of special symbol determination in the prior determination information storage area 413h. Specifically, for example, when the determination results of special figure determination and special symbol design determination for special figure determination information to be preliminarily determined indicate special A and special B jackpots, respectively, in the preliminary determination information storage area 413h, While the symbols “1” and “2” are stored, when they indicate a loss, the symbol “−” may be stored in the prior determination information storage area 413h.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main control section 401, and the main control section 401 sends information indicating the storage contents in the RAM 413 to the outside (for example, through the board 491). Can be output to a hall computer).

[2. Prize ball control unit]
Referring to FIG. 4, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a CPU 421, a ROM 422, a RAM 423, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. Based on the payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401, the CPU 421 reads various programs related to the payout of prize balls from the ROM 422, uses the RAM 423 as a work area, and executes the read programs. The prize balls are paid out according to the payout instructions.

  Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. For example, as shown in the drawing, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a fixed position detection SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 for detecting a paid game ball, and a hit ball provided on the front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a game ball in the supply tray 120 and a full tank detection SW 427 that detects that the hitting ball supply tray 120 is filled with the game ball are connected.

  Each of SW 424 to 427 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or a detection signal input from the SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  Further, a launching unit 428 is connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The award ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 (operation by the player) and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball.

  The prize ball control unit 402 is connected to a payout unit 429 for paying out a prize ball. The payout unit 429 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from a storage unit (not shown) that stores game balls. The prize ball control unit 402 controls the payout unit 429 to drive the payout drive motor, thereby to each winning port (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110). The payout of prize balls corresponding to the winnings of will be realized. The prize ball controller 402 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 492, and various information handled by the prize ball controller 402 can be output to the outside through the board 492.

[3. Production control unit]
Next, the effect control unit 403 of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

[3-1. Director of Production]
FIG. 12 is a partial block diagram of the gaming machine 100 including an internal block diagram of the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 includes an effect control unit 403a that controls the entire effect control unit 403, an image / audio control unit 403b that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 114, an effect light unit 115, and A lamp control unit 403c for performing lighting control of the board lamp 135 on the game board 101 and driving control of the movable accessory 130 is provided.

  The production control unit 403a includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 431 reads out various programs relating to the control of effects performed by the gaming machine 100 from the ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the RAM 433 as a work area.

  In addition, an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from a player are connected to the effect control unit 403a. When the effect button 118 is operated (ie, pressed) by the player, the effect button 118 outputs a control signal indicating that effect to the effect control unit 403a. The cross key 119 includes a plurality of keys, and outputs a control signal corresponding to the key operated (that is, pressed) by the player to the effect control unit 403a. Based on the control signal input from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119, the effect supervision unit 403a sets an operation command indicating that the operation by the player has been accepted and the operation content in the RAM 433.

  Here, an example of a program executed by the CPU 431 of the production control unit 403a and an example of information set (i.e., stored) in the RAM 433 by executing each program will be described. Note that the processing, programs, tables, and storage areas shown below for the production control unit 403a are only a part of the processing performed by the CPU 431, the programs and tables in the ROM 432, and the storage areas in the RAM 433, and various other types. Various processes, programs, tables, and storage areas are executed by the CPU 431 or prepared in the ROM 432 or the RAM 433. As shown in FIG. 12, the ROM 432 stores tables TEt, Mt, AEt, and FEt, and the RAM 433 has storage areas 433a to 433d.

  The CPU 431 executes the effect main process by the effect main process program in the ROM 432 (see FIG. 16). The production main process is executed in response to the supply of power to the production control unit 403a. In the effect main processing, the effect supervising unit 403a performs initial setting of a built-in device such as CTC in the effect supervising unit 403a and stores the setting contents in the setting storage area 433a.

  The CPU 431 executes the effect timer interrupt process by the effect timer interrupt process program in the ROM 432 (see FIG. 16). The effect timer interrupt process is interrupted and executed with respect to the effect main process at a predetermined cycle stored in the setting storage area 433a by the effect main process. In the effect timer interruption process, a command reception process, an operation reception process, and a command transmission process are sequentially executed.

  The CPU 431 executes command reception processing by a command reception processing program in the ROM 432. In the command reception process, the CPU 431 causes various subprograms in the ROM 432 to be executed. The various processes executed in association with the command reception process include a special drawing effect processing program in the ROM 432, a special drawing effect processing program and a special drawing effect processing program, and a normal drawing effect process and a win effect processing (FIG. 16).

  The special figure effect process includes an effect start process and an effect end process. The effect control unit 403 executes the effect production by executing the effect start process in response to the reception of the change start command, and then executes the effect end process in response to the reception of the change stop command. finish. The effect start process includes a variable effect pattern selection process. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the CPU 431 selects and determines a special figure variation effect pattern from the special figure variation effect pattern table TEt stored in the ROM 432 based on a command received from the main control unit 401 or the like. The variation effect by the selected and determined special figure variation effect pattern is executed in the special figure effect process.

――― Special drawing variation pattern table; Fig.13 ―――
FIG. 13 shows an example of the special figure variation effect pattern table TEt. In the table TEt, a plurality of special figure variation effect patterns that define the effect contents of the variation effects such as the normal lose effect and the reach effect are stored. In FIG. 13, six different special figure fluctuation effect patterns TEp_d11 to TEp_d16 are shown as part of the special figure fluctuation effect patterns stored in the table TEt. The special figure variation effect patterns TEp_d11 to TEp_d16 are associated with the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_d11 to THp_d16 (see FIG. 8) on a one-to-one basis.

  The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 at the time of the variation of the special symbol and the end of the variation, and may be specifically referred to as a special diagram variation effect. In the gaming machine 100, an arbitrary effect including a variable effect is realized using an effect realizing element. The effect realization element includes at least one of image display by the image display unit 104, sound output by the speaker 114, light emission by the effect light unit 115, light emission by the panel lamp 135, and driving of the movable accessory 130.

  The variation effect patterns include a variation effect pattern related to a special symbol (that is, a special diagram variation effect pattern) and a variation effect pattern related to a normal symbol (that is, an ordinary diagram variation effect pattern). Since the variation effect related to the special symbol is mainly discussed, the special diagram variation effect pattern table and the special diagram variation effect pattern may be hereinafter referred to as a variation effect pattern table and a variation effect pattern.

  The normal lose effect is a normal lose effect that is associated with the special figure variation pattern THp_d11 and appears most frequently. Reach production means that, for example, when three decorative symbols (first decorative symbol to third decorative symbol) are changed, the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol are aligned on the effective line, and then the third decorative symbol is arranged. This is an effect in which only the symbol is changed, and the fluctuation time is longer than that of the normal loss production, so that the expectation for the big hit is increased. The reach production includes a normal reach production, a low reliability reach production, a medium reliability reach production, a high reliability reach production, and a premier reach production. The premier reach production is a production showing the jackpot decision. In the order of low-reliability reach production, medium-reliability reach production, high-reliability reach production, and premier reach production, the reliability for the big hit is high.

  In the command reception process, the CPU 431 determines that the stored content of the special figure determination result storage area 433b in the effect control unit 403a is the special figure determination of the main control unit 401 based on a command (for example, a change start command) received from the main control unit 401. The storage contents of the storage area 433b can be updated so as to be the same as the storage contents of the result storage area 413e. In the variation effect pattern selection process, a variation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is selected using the special figure variation effect pattern table TEt based on the information of the special figure variation pattern in the updated storage area 433b. The selection result can be included in the storage area 433b. Then, the CPU 431 sets a variation effect start command including information indicating the selected variation effect pattern in the transmission command storage area 433d as an instruction to start the variation effect so that the variation effect corresponding to the selected variation effect pattern is realized. (I.e., memorize)

  Further, in the command reception process, the CPU 431 determines the advance determination information storage area 413h of the main control section 401 and the advance determination information storage area of the production control section 403a based on a command (for example, advance determination command) received from the main control section 401. The stored contents with 433c are synchronized. By this synchronization, the storage content of the storage area 433c can be made the same as that of the storage area 413h. However, each special figure fluctuation effect pattern corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern in the storage area 413h can be stored in the storage area 433c (see FIGS. 11, 13, and 14).

――― Preliminary information storage area; Fig.14 ―――
FIG. 14 shows an example of the advance determination information storage area 433c. The storage area 433c has first to eighth storage areas. In the i-th storage area in the storage area 433c, the determination result of the pre-determination process for the special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d and having the i-th priority (determination per special figure) And the determination result of the special symbol design determination) and the selection result of the variation effect pattern are stored. The variation effect pattern selection result for certain special figure determination information is the variation effect pattern selected by the variation effect pattern selection process based on the special figure variation pattern for the special figure determination information and the variation effect pattern table TEt. (See FIGS. 11, 13 and 14).

  In the storage area 433c according to the example of FIG. 14, the fluctuation effect pattern TEp_d12 for the normal reach effect is stored in the first storage area, and the change effect pattern TEp_d11 for the normal lose effect is stored in the second storage area. A variation effect pattern TEp_d15 for high-reliability reach effect is stored in the storage area. Furthermore, the third storage area stores information indicating the special jackpot of special A as the judgment results of special figure hit judgment and special figure symbol judgment. The effect control unit 403 can also perform a series of continuous effects over a plurality of variable effects based on the stored contents of the storage area 433c.

  The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 16) is executed by the CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes, using the ordinary figure variation effect pattern table FEt (see FIG. 12).

  The hit effect pattern table AEt in the ROM 432 stores a plurality of hit effect patterns. Each hit effect pattern defines the effect contents of the hit effect performed during the big hit game or the small hit game. The effect control unit 403 starts the hit effect by executing the hit effect process (see FIG. 16) in response to the reception of the opening command from the main control unit 401, and receives the ending command from the main control unit 401. In response, the winning presentation is ended. In the winning effect process, the effect control unit 403 selects a winning effect pattern according to the winning type from the table AEt, and executes a winning effect based on the selected winning effect pattern.

  The CPU 431 executes an operation reception process by the operation reception process program in the ROM 432 (see FIG. 16). In the operation reception process, the CPU 431 receives control signals from the effect button 118 and the cross key 119, and sets (that is, stores) an operation command indicating that there is a player operation in the transmission command storage area 433d.

  The CPU 431 executes command transmission processing by a command transmission processing program in the ROM 432 (see FIG. 16). In the command transmission process, the CPU 431 transmits various commands stored in the transmission command storage area 433d from the effect control unit 403a to the image / audio control unit 403b or the lamp control unit 403c. The image / audio control unit 403b and the lamp control unit 403c realize an effect in accordance with a command from the effect control unit 403a using the effect realizing element.

[3-2. Image / sound control unit]
Referring to FIG. 12, the image / audio control unit 403b includes a CPU 441, a ROM 442, a RAM 443, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 441 reads out various programs in accordance with instructions from the production control unit 403a from the ROM 442 and uses the RAM 443 as a work area to execute the read programs, thereby realizing the production instructed to be executed from the production control unit 403a. .

  The ROM 442 stores production data. The effect data includes image data such as a background image, a decorative design image, a character image, a hold image, a notice effect image, sound data such as sound effects and BGM, and the like.

  The CPU 441 can control the display content of the image display unit 104. For example, the CPU 441 reads image data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect control unit 403a from the ROM 442, and causes the image display unit 104 to display an image based on the read image data. At this time, the CPU 441 can superimpose a plurality of images on the display screen of the image display unit 104. When a plurality of images overlap at the same position on the display screen of the image display unit 104, a layer in which these images are stacked in a hierarchical structure is set. For example, a background image is set in the lower layer, a decorative design is set in the upper layer, and a preview image is set in the upper layer. Thereby, it is possible to display so that the decorative design can be seen in front of the background image and the preview image can be seen in front of the decorative design.

  In addition, the CPU 441 reads audio data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed by the effect supervising unit 403a from the ROM 442, and causes the speaker 114 to output sound based on the read audio data.

  Further, when the button effect is executed, the CPU 441 sets a predetermined effective period for the button effect, and is defined by the button effect when an operation input to the effect button 118 is detected within the effective period. The read image data is read from the ROM 442, and an image based on the read image data is displayed on the image display unit 104, and / or the sound data defined by the button effect is read from the ROM 442, and the sound based on the read sound data is reproduced. Output from the speaker 114.

[3-3. Lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 403c includes a CPU 451, a ROM 452, a RAM 453, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 451 reads out various programs according to instructions from the production control unit 403a from the ROM 452, and executes the read programs using the RAM 453 as a work area.

  The lamp control unit 403c can perform lighting control of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 135 and drive control of the movable accessory 130 based on the command received from the effect control unit 403a. When the movable accessory 130 includes a lamp, the drive control of the movable accessory 130 includes lighting control of the lamp in the movable accessory 130. In addition, an accessory sensor (not shown) for detecting the position of the movable accessory 130 is connected to the lamp controller 403c, and the lamp controller 403c drives the movable accessory 130 based on a detection signal of the accessory sensor. Control can be performed.

<< About reliability >>
Here, the explanation of the term “reliability” will be supplemented. In the case where certain effect Q ₂ for a certain one of JP diagram determination information Q ₁ is carried out, the probability that special symbol determination information Q ₁ is elected jackpot, i.e., based on the special symbol determination information Q ₁ The expected value (probability expected value) determined as jackpot in the special figure determination is called the jackpot reliability, the reliability of the special figure determination information Q ₁ , or the reliability of the production Q ₂ , or In addition, it is simply referred to as reliability while being associated with a term related to the special figure determination information Q ₁ or the production Q ₂ (for example, the reserved image for the reserved special figure determination information Q ₁ ). For example, if the information Q ₁ is being held, it is sometimes referred to as reliability information Q ₁ and so the reliability of the hold. The information Q ₁ being held means a state in which the information Q ₁ is stored in the special symbol determination information storage area 413d and the special symbol variation based on the information Q ₁ has not yet started. Effect Q ₂ are to be located in the notice made during variation of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (the announcement attraction), fluctuations before the start of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ Can be a pre-reading notice (pre-reading notice effect).

For one Japanese view determination information Q _1, expressed as a probability "r" to effect Q ₂ is performed on the result of a "loss" and special symbol determination information to Q ₁ determination per special symbol, The probability of the effect Q ₂ being executed for the special figure determination information Q _{1 when} the result of the special figure determination is “big hit” is represented by “v”. Then, the reliability of the jackpot when the effect Q ₂ is performed on the special figure determination information Q ₁ is (100 × v / (r + v))%.

For example, in a gaming state in which Japanese view variation pattern table THt_d are used in FIG. 8, one of the Japanese view determination information Q ₁ is a "loss" and special symbol determination information Q ₁ is special symbol variation pattern THp_d13 Assignment probability r is to be a "(398/399) × (5/500) ", 1 single Japanese view determination information Q ₁ is "big hit" in a by and special symbol determination information Q ₁ to special symbol variation pattern THp_d13 since the probability v assigned is "(1/399) × (50/500) ", the reliability of the jackpot when JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_d13 is assigned to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (Japanese The reliability of the information for figure determination Q _{1 and} the reliability of the effect by the special figure variation pattern THp_d13) are about 2.5%. Similarly example, the reliability of the jackpot when JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_d15 is assigned to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (special symbol reliability of the determination information Q _1, reliability of the effect by JP diagram fluctuation pattern THp_d15 Degree) is about 42.2%.

<< Relationship between production mode and special figure variation pattern table >>
In addition, the CPU 431 selects and sets one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes defined in the effect mode table Mt, based on the command received from the main control unit 401. The effect mode selected here may be hereinafter referred to as a target effect mode. The effect control unit 403 performs an effect in the target effect mode. The plurality of effect modes include a chance mode, a branch effect mode, a probability change mode, a reference mode, and a latent mode as first to fifth effect modes. The effect control unit 403 executes different effects between the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode. The significance of each effect mode will become clear from the following description.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the effect mode table Mt. As shown in FIG. 17, a mode flag is associated with each effect mode in the effect mode table Mt. When the chance mode, the branching mode, the probability variation mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode are selected and used as the production mode, the mode flags are “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, respectively. This corresponds to a state in which "" is set. The mode flag is stored in the RAM 433 and its value is variably set by the CPU 431.

  FIG. 18 shows the relationship between the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern table. Hereinafter, for clarity of explanation, the special figure fluctuation pattern table selected and used in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination may be referred to as a target special figure fluctuation pattern table.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a special figure fluctuation pattern table (that is, a target special figure fluctuation pattern table) that is selected and used for the determination target TT of the first special symbol after the jackpot game ends.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a special figure fluctuation pattern table (that is, a target special figure fluctuation pattern table) that is selected and used for the determination target TT of the second special symbol after the jackpot game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (see also FIG. 7), the main control unit 401 causes the chance mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a, the branching effect mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b, the probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c, When the special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_d for the reference mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_e for the latent mode are selected and used as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table, the effect control unit 403 performs the chance mode, the branch effect mode, and the probability change, respectively. The mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode are selected and set as the target effect mode.

  In the initial state, the reference mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d is set in the target special figure fluctuation pattern table and the reference mode is set in the target effect mode.

  Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_c are associated with the special A jackpot. After the jackpot game with the special A jackpot, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the first to ninth special symbol fluctuations, and for the tenth special symbol fluctuation. The table THt_b is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table, and the table THt_c is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the special symbol fluctuation after the eleventh time.

  However, when the next jackpot is won after the jackpot game with the special A jackpot ends, the target special figure variation pattern table after the next jackpot game is set according to the type of the next jackpot. The same applies to the target special figure variation pattern table after the big hit game with the big hit other than the special A. If the jackpot type is the same, the target special figure variation pattern table used after the jackpot game ends is common between the jackpot for the first special symbol and the jackpot for the second special symbol. In other words, for example, regardless of whether the special A jackpot is a jackpot for the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first to ninth special bonuses after the jackpot game with the special A jackpot ends The table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the symbol variation, and the table THt_b is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table for the tenth special symbol variation, and the eleventh time. The table THt_c is set as a target special figure fluctuation pattern table for subsequent special symbol fluctuations. The same applies to jackpots other than Special A.

  Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_c are associated with the special B jackpot. After the jackpot game with the special B jackpot, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to ninth and eleventh to nineteenth special symbol variations, and the tenth and twentieth special symbols. The table THt_b is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the fluctuations in the above, and the table THt_c is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the fluctuations in the special symbols after the 21st time.

  Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_c are associated with the special C jackpot. After the jackpot game with the special C jackpot, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to ninth, 11th to 19th and 21st to 29th special symbol variations, and 10, 20 For the 30th special symbol variation, the table THt_b is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table, and for the 31st special symbol variation and thereafter, the table THt_c is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table. Is done.

  Tables THt_c are associated with special D, special E and special G jackpots. After the jackpot game with the special D, special E or special G jackpot, the table THt_c is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table from the first special symbol fluctuation, and the second and subsequent special symbol fluctuations The table THt_c is set as the target special figure variation pattern table.

  Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_d are associated with the jackpot of the total A. After the end of the jackpot game due to the big hit of A, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to ninth special symbol variations, and for the tenth special symbol variation. The table THt_b is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table, and the table THt_d is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the 11th and subsequent special symbol fluctuations.

  Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_d are associated with the jackpot of the letter B. The table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to ninth and the eleventh to nineteenth special symbol variations after the end of the big hit game by the big hit of B, and the tenth and twentieth special symbols. The table THt_b is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the fluctuations in the above, and the table THt_d is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the special symbol fluctuations after the 21st time.

  Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_d are associated with the jackpot of the total C. After the jackpot game with the big hit of C, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the first to ninth, 11th to 19th and 21st to 29th special symbol fluctuations, and 10, 20 For the 30th special symbol variation, the table THt_b is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table, and for the special symbol variation after the 31st time, the table THt_d is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table. Is done.

  The table THt_e is associated with the special F jackpot. After the jackpot game with the special F jackpot, the table THt_e is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table from the first special symbol fluctuation, and the table THt_e is also the target special figure for the second and subsequent special symbol fluctuations. Set as a variation pattern table. The main control unit 401 may maintain the target special figure variation pattern table in the table THt_e until the next jackpot is won after the jackpot game with the special F jackpot ends. However, when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 40 times) without winning the next jackpot after the jackpot game with the special F jackpot, the main control unit 401 changes the target special figure fluctuation pattern table. May be changed from the table THt_e to the table THt_d.

  Similarly to the special F, the table THt_e is associated with the small hit. After the small hit game with small hits, the table THt_e is set as the target special figure variation pattern table from the first special symbol variation, and the table THt_e is also subject to the special symbol variation for the second and subsequent special symbol variations. Set as a pattern table. When the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 40 times) without winning the next jackpot after the end of the small hit game, the main control unit 401 changes the target special figure fluctuation pattern table from the table THt_e to the table THt_d. It is good to change to.

  FIGS. 21A to 21E show display examples of the image display unit 104 in the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability variation mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode, respectively. In each effect mode, the effect control unit 403 can display a background image on the image display unit 104 and can superimpose a decorative design or the like on the background image. The background images are different from each other between the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability changing mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode, and the display mode of the decorative pattern and the like may be different between the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability changing mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode. .

  The chance mode (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the table THt_a is commonly used for the low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state, and indicates to the player that the current game state is the electric support game state. This is a suggestion mode. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the chance mode cannot determine whether the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state or cannot easily determine. It should be noted that the effects in the chance mode, the probability change mode, and the branch effect mode include effects that prompt the player to make a right strike (for example, display of characters such as “Please make a right strike”).

  The probability change mode (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the table THt_c is used in the high probability electric support game state, and an effect mode (a jackpot winning election) that indicates to the player that the current game state is the high probability electric support game state. This is a specific performance mode that suggests to the player that the probability is controlled with a high probability. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the probability variation mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the high probability electric support gaming state.

  The branch effect mode (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the table THt_b is used in common for the low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state and the current game state is the electric support game state, as in the chance mode. It is a production mode that suggests to the player that there is something. However, the effect of the branch effect mode is a branch that suggests at least one of the continuation of the game in the chance mode and the electric support game state maintained after the end of the jackpot game and the transition to the probability change mode. Includes production. A specific example of the branch effect will be described later.

  The reference mode (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the table THt_d is an effect mode that is used in the low probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the low probability non-electric support game state. . Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the reference mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the low probability non-electric support gaming state.

  The latent mode (see FIG. 18) corresponding to the table THt_e is commonly used for the low probability non-electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state, and the current game state may be the high probability game state. This is a production mode that suggests to the player. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the latent mode can play a game with a sense of expectation that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state.

  In this way, when the main control unit 401 controls the game in the low-probability gaming state after the jackpot game, the main control unit 401 continues to display the power until the special symbol variation display for the predetermined number of times (10th, 20th or 30th) is completed. If the game is controllable in the support game state and the game is controlled in the high probability game state after the big hit game, the special symbol variation display for the predetermined number of times (10th, 20th or 30th) is finished. However, the game can be continuously controlled in the electric support game state.

  In addition, when the main control unit 401 controls the game in the low probability game state after the jackpot game, the main control unit 401 controls the game in the electric support game state until the predetermined first variation of the special symbol is ended. There are times when the game is controlled in the electric support game state until the variable display of the special symbol of the predetermined second number of times that is greater than the first number of times is completed. For example, if the jackpot is A, the main control unit 401 plays a game in the electric support game state after the jackpot game until the variation display of the special symbol for 10 rotations (corresponding to the first number of times) is completed. If the jackpot is B or C, the game is played in the electric support game state until the special symbol variation display for 20 or 30 turns (corresponding to the third number of times) is finished after the jackpot game. Control.

  The production control unit 403 performs the production in the probability variation mode after the number of times of the special symbol variation display after the jackpot game exceeds the predetermined number of times (10th, 20th or 30th), and the variation of the special symbol after the jackpot game. There are times when the production is performed in the probability variation mode before the number of times of display exceeds a predetermined number of times (10th, 20th or 30th). For example, when the jackpot is special C, the production control unit 403 performs the production in the probability variation mode after the number of times of the special symbol variation display after the big hit game exceeds 30th, and the jackpot is special A, special B or In the case of special D, the effect is performed in the probability change mode before the number of times of the special symbol change display after the big hit game exceeds the 30th.

  The normal loss variation time and reach probability shown in FIG. 18 will be described later, and the contents of the effects in the branch effect mode will be described first.

<< Branch production >>
When the special A, special B, special C, A, B, or C jackpot is won, and the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game due to the jackpot is a predetermined reference number, the production control unit 403 Performs a branch effect in the branch effect mode. In other words, the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game refers to the number of changes in the special symbol calculated from the end of the jackpot game. For example, when the reference number is 10, “the branch effect is performed when the number of changes of the special symbol after the jackpot game is a predetermined reference number” means “when the special symbol changes after the jackpot game for the tenth time. It means “branch production”.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram illustrating the execution period of the branch effect. The execution period of the branch effect is the whole or one of the change period of the special symbol in the reference number (more specifically, the change display period of the special symbol when the number of changes of the special symbol after the jackpot game matches the reference number). Part. In FIG. 22, as an example, the execution period of the branch effect coincides with the entire variation period of the special symbol in the reference number. The reference number is “10” as the first reference number, “20” as the second reference number, or “30” as the third reference number. The first, second, and third reference numbers coincide with the values of the number of times that electric support is provided for communication A, communication B, and communication C, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the branch effects include a three-choice branch effect and a two-choice branch effect. When the special A, special B, special C, tsu A, tsu B or tsu C jackpot is won, and the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game is the first or second reference number, the production control unit 403 Can execute a three-choice branch effect. In the case where a special C or big C jackpot is won, the production control unit 403 passes through a three-choice branch production for two times, and when the number of changes in the special symbol after the big jackpot game is the third reference number (30). Alternative branching can be executed.

  The branch effect includes a mode transition effect and a mode notification effect (see FIG. 22A), and the mode notification effect is executed after the mode change effect. The branch effect (particularly the mode notification effect) may be performed until the next change start time after the change of the special symbol in the reference number.

  The mode transition effect in the three-choice branch effect and the two-choice branch effect is particularly referred to as a three-choice mode transition effect and a two-choice mode transition effect, respectively.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the three-choice mode transition effect will be described. FIG. 23 shows an example of display contents of the image display unit 104 in the three-choice mode transition effect. In the three-choice mode transition effect of FIG. 23, the probability change mode transition suggestion area 1111 in which the character “RUSH rush” is shown, the chance mode continuation suggestion area 1112 in which the character “Continue Chance Time” is shown, and the character “Sorry” are shown. Operation of the roulette image 1110 including the reference mode transition suggestion area 1113, the character image 1121 indicating the characters “Stop to RUSH with a button push!”, The button image 1122 simulating the effect button 118, and the operation button 118 An effective period image 1123 indicating the effective period is displayed on the image display unit 104. Reference numeral 1124 represents a decorative pattern to be displayed in a variable manner. In the gaming machine 100, the game term “RUSH” corresponds to the probability variation mode, and the game term “chance time” corresponds to the chance mode.

  The effect control unit 403 sets all or part of the execution period of the three-choice mode transition effect as the operation effective period, and presses the character image 1121 and the button to prompt the player to press the effect button 118 within the operation effective period. The image 1122 and the effective period image 1123 are displayed on the image display unit 104, while the roulette effect by the roulette image 1110 is performed as a component of the three-choice mode transition effect.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the roulette effect, for example, the brightness of one of the areas 1111 to 1113 on the image display unit 104 is set higher than the brightness of the remaining two areas, and the area where the brightness is increased is set as the area. It switches in order between 1111 to 1113.

  The effect control unit 403 sets any one of the areas 1111 to 1113 as the roulette stop area. When it is detected that the effect button 118 has been pressed within the operation effective period, the roulette stop area is fixedly highlighted. When the effect button 118 is not pressed within the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 performs fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area after the operation effective period expires. The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area refers to, for example, setting the brightness of the roulette stop area higher than the remaining two areas among the areas 1111 to 1113 and maintaining the set state for a predetermined time or more.

  Referring to FIGS. 25A to 25C, the fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area corresponds to the mode notification effect in the three-choice branch effect. The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area in which the probability change mode transition suggestion area 1111 is set as the roulette stop area is a first mode notification effect that suggests that the target effect mode shifts to the probability change mode in the next change of the special symbol. The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area in which the chance mode continuation suggestion area 1112 is set as the roulette stop area indicates that the game in the chance mode maintained after the jackpot game (the state where the target effect mode is set to the chance mode) is displayed. This is the second mode notification effect that suggests that the next change of the special symbol is continued (that is, the target effect mode is set to the chance mode also in the next change of the special symbol). The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area in which the reference mode transition suggestion area 1113 is set as the roulette stop area indicates that the game in the chance mode maintained after the jackpot game (the state where the target effect mode is set to the chance mode) is displayed. This is the third mode notification effect that suggests that the next change of the special symbol does not continue and that the target effect mode shifts to the reference mode in the next change of the special symbol.

  As described above, the mode notification effect in the three-choice branch effect suggests whether the target effect mode after the three-choice branch effect is the probability variation mode, the chance mode, or the reference mode. It can be said that the roulette effect as a three-choice mode transition effect corresponds to a precursor effect suggesting that either the first or third mode notification effect may be performed.

  With reference to FIG. 26 (also see FIG. 23), the flow of effects after the end of the jackpot game 1151 of the jackpot 1150 will be described. The jackpot 1150 is a jackpot of Special A, Special B, Special C, A, B, or C. In the three-choice branch effect when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 by the jackpot 1150 is the first reference number (10), the roulette stop area is a probabilistic mode if the jackpot 1150 is special A If it is set in the transition suggestion area 1111 and the jackpot 1150 is special B, special C, pass B or pass C, it is set in the chance mode continuation suggestion area 1112. If the jackpot 1150 is pass A, the transition to the reference mode The suggestion area 1113 is set. In the three-choice branch effect when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 by the jackpot 1150 is the second reference number (20), the roulette stop area is a probabilistic mode if the jackpot 1150 is a special B. It is set to the transition suggestion area 1111. If the jackpot 1150 is a special C or pass C, it is set to the chance mode continuation suggestion area 1112. If the jackpot 1150 is a pass B, it is set to the reference mode transition suggestion area 1113. The Note that the meaning of the picture corresponding to the third reference number in FIG. 26 can be understood from the following description.

  The effect control unit 403 may change the display mode of the roulette image 1110 according to the type of the jackpot 1150, and may change the ratio of the sizes of the areas 1111 to 1113, for example. By changing the display mode of the roulette image 1110, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by giving a sense of expectation or anxiety to the probability change mode transition, the chance mode continuation, or the reference mode transition.

27A and 27B, more specifically, for example, the effect control unit 403 sets the normal roulette display in which the sizes of the regions 1111 to 1113 are equal to each other, and sets the size of the region 1111 to the region 1112. 1113 and the first enlarged roulette display that is larger than those of 1113, the second enlarged roulette display that makes the size of the region 1112 larger than those of the regions 1111 and 1113, and the size of the region 1113 of those of the regions 1111 and 1112 Any one of the third enlarged roulette displays that are larger than the above can be selectively performed. The probabilities of performing normal roulette display, first enlarged roulette display, second enlarged roulette display, and third enlarged roulette display are represented by RLTJ ₀ , RLTJ ₁ , RLTJ ₂ , and RLTJ _3, respectively. Each of the probabilities RLTJ ₀ , RLTJ ₁ , RLTJ ₂ and RLTJ ₃ is greater than 0 and less than 1.

The effect control unit 403 may determine whether to perform normal roulette display or first to third enlarged roulette display in the roulette effect by lottery with probabilities RLTJ _{0 to} RLTJ ₃ . At this time, when the target effect mode at the time of the next change of the special symbol after the three-choice branch effect is a probability change mode, it is better to increase the probability RLTJ ₁ from the probabilities RLTJ ₀ , RLTJ ₂ and RLTJ _{3 in the} roulette effect. probability probability RLTJ ₂ in the roulette effect if the chance mode RLTJ _0, RLTJ ₁ and better increasing than RLTJ _3, the probability the probability RLTJ ₃ in the roulette effect if a reference mode RLTJ _0, RLTJ ₁ and it may increase than RLTJ _2.

  In addition, in the judgment per special figure when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 by the jackpot 1150 is the first or second reference number, if the jackpot is won, It is recommended to produce an effect that shows the winning of the jackpot. That is, in this case, for example, after performing the third mode notification effect shown in FIG. 25 (c) in the three-choice branch effect, it is special in a mode showing a big win through execution of a predetermined revival effect or the like. It is good to stop and display a design and a decoration design.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the two-choice branch effect will be described. On the left side of FIG. 28, an example of display contents of the image display unit 104 in the two-choice mode transition effect that forms the two-choice branch effect is shown. In the two-choice mode transition effect shown in FIG. 28, a door image 1210 that imitates a double-open door, a character image 1221 that indicates the characters “Open the door with button hits!”, And a button image that imitates an effect button 118 1222 and an effective period image 1223 indicating the operation effective period of the effect button 118 are displayed on the image display unit 104. Reference numeral 1224 represents a decorative symbol displayed in a variable manner.

  The effect control unit 403 sets all or a part of the execution period of the two-choice mode transition effect as the operation effective period, and presses the character image 1221 and the button to prompt the player to press the effect button 118 within the operation effective period. The image 1222 and the valid period image 1223 are displayed on the image display unit 104, while the door opening curl effect by the door image 1210 is performed as a component of the two-choice mode transition curl effect. The door opening effect is an effect in which the door in the door image 1210 gradually opens according to the number of times the effect button 118 is pressed within the operation effective period. However, whether or not the door in the door image 1210 is completely opened is determined only by the type of jackpot 1150 regardless of the number of times the effect button 118 is pressed.

  In the two-choice branch effect when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 by the jackpot 1150 is the third reference number (30), if the jackpot 1150 is a special C, the door in the door image 1210 While the fourth mode notification effect that is completely opened is executed, if the jackpot 1150 is C, the fifth mode notification effect that the door in the door image 1210 is finally closed without being completely opened. Is executed.

  The fourth mode notification effect in which the door in the door image 1210 is completely opened suggests that the target effect mode shifts to the probability change mode in the next change of the special symbol (that is, the jackpot 1150 is special C). ing. In the fifth mode notification effect that the door in the door image 1210 is finally opened without being completely opened, the target effect mode shifts to the reference mode in the next variation of the special symbol (that is, the jackpot 1150 is C). Suggests).

  As described above, the mode notification effect in the two-choice branch effect suggests whether the target effect mode after the two-choice branch effect is the probability variation mode or the reference mode. It can be said that the door opening curl effect as the two-choice mode transition curl effect corresponds to the sign effect that suggests that the fourth or fifth mode notification effect may be performed.

  The effect control unit 403 may change the display mode of the door image 1210 according to the type of jackpot 1150. For example, the color or pattern of the door image 1210 may be changed. By changing the display mode of the door image 1210, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by giving a sense of expectation to the probability change mode transition or anxiety to the standard mode transition.

Referring to FIGS. 29A and 29B, more specifically, for example, the effect control unit 403 changes the door color of the door image 1210 and the door color of the door image 1210. The red door display to be red can be selectively performed. The probability of performing white door display and red door display is represented by DOORJ ₁ and DOORJ _2, respectively. Each of the probabilities DOORJ ₁ and DOORJ ₂ is greater than 0 and less than 1.

The effect control unit 403 may determine whether to perform the white door display or the white door display in the door opening effect by a lottery based on the probabilities DOORJ ₁ and DOORJ ₂ . In this case, if the target effect mode at the time of the next change of the special symbol after the two-choice branch effect becomes the probability change mode, the probability DOORJ ₂ should be higher than the probability DOORJ ₁ in the door opening effect, and the reference mode and In this case, the probability DOORJ ₁ should be higher than the probability DOORJ ₂ in the door opening effect. Depending on the type of jackpot 1150, the display mode of the door image 1210 may be changed to three or more types.

  In addition, in the determination per special figure when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 by the jackpot 1150 is the third reference number, if the jackpot is won, the jackpot winning after the two-choice branch effect It is recommended to produce an effect that indicates. That is, in this case, for example, after performing the fifth mode notification effect that closes the door of the door image 1210 in the two-choice branch effect, the special win mode is displayed in a manner that indicates the winning of the big win through execution of a predetermined revival effect or the like. It is good to stop and display a design and a decoration design.

  If you win a jackpot of Special A, Special B, Special C, Tsu A, Tsu B or Tsu C, the type of jackpot is Special A, Special at the stage where the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game is 1 to 10 rotations. The player cannot determine whether it was B, special C, communication A, communication B, or communication C by simply looking at the image display unit 104. In addition, if you win a special jackpot of Special B, Special C, B or B or C, the type of jackpot will be Special B, Special C or B The player cannot discriminate whether or not it has been C or C only by looking at the image display unit 104. In the special symbol change just before the type of jackpot is revealed, by performing the three-choice branch effect as described above, the expectation for entering the probability change mode or continuing the chance mode and anxiety about shifting to the standard mode A feeling can be strongly given to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

  When winning a special jackpot or special C jackpot, at the stage where the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game is 1 to 30 rotations, It is impossible or difficult to discriminate only by looking at the image display unit 104. In the special symbol change immediately before the type of jackpot is revealed, by performing the two-choice branching effect as described above, the player is expected to enter the probability change mode and feel uneasy about entering the standard mode. It is possible to hold the game strongly and improve the fun of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 and the like, the ratio that the jackpot becomes special A, special B, and special C are all 5%, whereas the ratio that jackpot becomes a total A: 7 % Is higher than the ratio of jackpot to B: 6%, the ratio of jackpot to B: 6% is the ratio of jackpot to C: 5%. As a result, after the 4R jackpot game, as the game in the chance mode continues, the ratio that the game state is the high probability game state increases. After the 4R jackpot game is over, the ratio of the game state being the high probability game state is “(5% + 5% + 5%) / {(5% + 5% + 5) in the portion where the number of changes in the special symbol is 1-10 times. %) + (7% + 6% + 5%)} ≈45% ”is expressed by about 45%, but when the chance mode continues in the portion where the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 11 to 20,“ (5% + 5%) / {(5% + 5%) + (6% + 5%)} ≈48% ”, which is represented by about 48%, and the chance mode is in the part where the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is 21-30 times This is because if it continues, it is expressed as 50% from “5% / (5% + 5%) ≈50%”. By introducing a mechanism in which the proportion of the gaming state being the high probability gaming state increases as the game in the chance mode continues, the player's expectation for the high probability gaming state is gradually increased. You can go and the fun of the game will increase. Of course, the specific figures relating to the above-mentioned ratios are only examples, and the ratios where the jackpot becomes special A, special B, special C, general A, general B, general C, for example, 7%, 7%, 7%, This tendency is further strengthened by setting 6%, 4% and 2%.

  The three-choice branch effect is arbitrary as long as the target effect mode after the three-choice branch effect is an effect including an indication as to which of the probability change mode, the chance mode, and the reference mode. For example, a mini game using the effect button 118 is performed in the three-choice branch effect, and whether the target effect mode after the three-choice branch effect is the probability change mode, the chance mode, or the reference mode according to the result of the mini game. Suggestion may be performed, or a three-choice branch effect may be performed without accepting an operation on the effect button 118.

  Further, for example, a three-choice branch effect may be configured using a combination of the first door opening effect and the second door opening effect.

  Referring to FIG. 30, specifically, for example, in the three-choice branch effect when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 by the jackpot 1150 is the first reference number (10), the effect control unit 403 First, the first door opening turning effect similar to the door opening turning effect described above for the two-choice branching effect is performed, and only when the door on the door image 1210 is completely opened by the first door opening turning effect. A two-door opening effect is performed. At this time, the door on the door image 1210 in the first door opening effect is completely opened if the jackpot 1150 is special A, special B, special C, pass B or special C, but the jackpot 1150 is If it is through A, it is closed completely without being completely opened. The door on the door image 1210 in the second door opening effect is completely opened if the jackpot 1150 is special A, but if the jackpot 1150 is special B, special C, pass B or special C. For example, it is closed completely without being completely opened. A three-choice branch effect with the second reference number can be similarly performed.

  The two-choice branch effect is arbitrary as long as the target effect mode after the two-choice branch effect is an effect including an indication of whether the target effect mode is the probability variation mode or the reference mode. For example, a mini-game using the effect button 118 is performed in the two-choice branch effect, and an indication as to whether the target effect mode after the two-choice branch effect is the probability change mode or the reference mode is made according to the result of the mini-game. Alternatively, a two-choice branch effect may be performed without accepting an operation on the effect button 118.

<< About the changing time of each production mode >>
Reference is again made to FIG. Specific fluctuation times when the target effect mode is the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode are represented by symbols tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, and tHHe, respectively. The fluctuation times tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, and tHHe are determined from the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt_a, THt_b, THt_c, THt_d, and THt_e, respectively.

  Here, it is assumed that the specific variation time is a normal loss variation time. The normal loss variation time is the special symbol variation time when the result of the judgment per special figure is “losing” (that is, not winning the big win), and the normal effect is not performed. This is the variation time of the special symbol when the loss effect is executed. In each effect mode, when the result of determination per special figure is “lost”, one of the one or more lost effects indicating that the result of determination per special figure is “lost” is selectively selected. Executed. In each effect mode, the normal lose effect is a lose effect that is executed with the highest probability when the result of the determination per special figure is “lost”.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that the fluctuation times tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, and tHHe are 3 seconds, 10 seconds, 2 seconds, 13.5 seconds, and 13.5 seconds, respectively. Although the specific numerical values of the fluctuation times tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, and tHHe shown here can be changed as appropriate, it is preferable that the following conditions are satisfied.

  The variation time tHHa related to the chance mode is preferably longer than the variation time tHHc related to the probability variation mode, and is preferably shorter than the variation time tHHd related to the reference mode. Since the electronic support is given in the probability variation mode, the player often prefers to execute the big hit lottery at a high speed in order to realize a speedy game. As in the chance mode, the power support is given in the same way as the probability change mode, so the realization of speedy games is preferred. Therefore, “tHHa <tHHd” and “tHHc <tHHd” are preferable. However, because the number of times the special symbol changes in the chance mode is very limited, if the special symbol change time is too short, the staying time in the chance mode will be too short and the player will enjoy the game in the chance mode. It becomes difficult to do. Therefore, it is preferable to satisfy “tHHc <tHHa”.

  The variation time tHHb related to the branch effect mode is preferably longer than the variation time tHHa related to the chance mode. In the branch effect mode, the result of determination per special figure other than “big hit” is always “normal lose”. That is, in the branch effect mode, unless the determination target TT has won a jackpot, the variation time of the special symbol is time tHHb. The branch effect in the branch effect mode is a particularly important effect for the player that suggests what effect mode the effect mode becomes after the next change. Executing such an effect over a relatively long time can effectively increase the player's expectation and the like. Therefore, “tHHa <tHHb” is preferable.

  In the example of FIG. 18, the fluctuation time tHHd is longer than the fluctuation time tHHb, but the opposite may be possible, or they may be matched. In the example of FIG. 18, the fluctuation time tHHd and the fluctuation time tHHe coincide with each other, but one of them may be longer than the other.

  FIG. 31 shows an example of the chance mode special figure variation pattern table THt_a (see FIG. 7). The special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_a for chance mode includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a1 for loss and a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a2 for jackpot.

  The tables THt_a1 and THt_a2 are tables in which predetermined determination values are associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a13. The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which a normal loss effect is performed, and the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a12 and THp_a13 are special figure fluctuation patterns in which a reach effect is performed. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a13 are 3 seconds, 30 seconds, and 40 seconds, respectively. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a11 corresponds to the fluctuation time tHHa.

  In the chance mode in which the table THt_a is used for selecting the special figure variation pattern, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_a1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the determination result of the special figure determination is the big hit For this, the table THt_a2 is selected. The CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai in the selection table (here, THt_a1 or THt_a2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where i is an integer of 11 to 13). When the special figure variation pattern THp_a11 is selected and set for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 executes a normal lose effect in the chance mode.

  In the table THt_a1, a total of 450 judgment values “0 to 449” and a total of 50 judgment values “450 to 499” are assigned to the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 and THp_a12 (each judgment value is an integer). ), No special value is assigned to the special figure variation pattern THp_a13. Therefore, when the determination per special figure of the determination target TT indicates “losing” in the chance mode, the variation time of the special symbol when the determination result is displayed is likely to be the variation time tHHa of the special diagram variation pattern THp_a11 (variation time). tHHa has the highest probability). In the table THt_a2, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a13, and no judgment values are assigned to the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 and THp_a12. As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is an integer value of 0 or more and 499 or less.

  FIG. 32 shows an example of the special effect variation pattern table THt_b (see FIG. 7) for the branch effect mode. The branching effect mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b1 for loss and a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b2 for jackpot.

  The tables THt_b1 and THt_b2 are tables in which predetermined determination values are associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_b11 and THp_b12. The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which a normal loss effect is performed, and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b12 is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which a predetermined revival effect is performed without a reach effect. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_b11 and THp_b12 are 10 seconds and 30 seconds, respectively. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b11 corresponds to the fluctuation time tHHb.

  In the branch effect mode in which the table THt_b is used for selecting the special figure variation pattern, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_b1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the determination result of the special figure determination is the big hit. In this case, the table THt_b2 is selected. Then, the CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_bi in the selection table (here, THt_b1 or THt_b2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_bi is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where i is an integer from 11 to 12). When the special figure variation pattern THp_b11 is selected and set for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 executes the normal lose effect in the branch effect mode. The normal loss effect in the branch effect mode corresponds to the above-described branch effect (three-choice branch effect or two-choice branch effect).

  In the table THt_b1, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b11 (each judgment value is an integer), and no judgment value is assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b12. In the table THt_b2, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b12, and no judgment value is assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b11.

  FIG. 33 illustrates an example of the special variation mode special pattern variation pattern table THt_c (see FIG. 7). The probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c1 for loss and a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c2 for jackpot.

  The tables THt_c1 and THt_c2 are tables in which predetermined determination values are associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c13. The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which a normal loss effect is performed, and the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_c12 and THp_c13 are special figure fluctuation patterns in which a reach effect is performed. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c13 are 2 seconds, 30 seconds, and 40 seconds, respectively. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c11 corresponds to the fluctuation time tHHc.

  In the probability variation mode in which the table THt_c is used to select the special figure variation pattern, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_c1 when the judgment result of the special figure determination is lost, while the determination result of the special figure judgment is a big hit. For this, the table THt_c2 is selected. Then, the CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ci in the selection table (here, THt_c1 or THt_c2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ci is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern (where i is an integer of 11 to 13). When the special figure variation pattern THp_c11 is selected and set for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 executes a normal lose effect in the probability variation mode.

  In the table THt_c1, a total of 483 judgment values “0 to 482” and a total of 17 judgment values “483 to 499” are assigned to the special figure variation patterns THp_c11 and THp_c12 (each judgment value is an integer). ), No special value is assigned to the special figure variation pattern THp_c13. Therefore, when the determination per special figure of the determination target TT indicates “losing” in the probability variation mode, the variation time of the special symbol when the determination result is indicated tends to be the variation time tHHc of the special diagram variation pattern THp_c11 (variation time). tHHc has the highest probability). In the table THt_c2, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c13, and no judgment values are assigned to the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_c11 and THp_c12.

  FIG. 34 shows an example of the special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_e (see FIG. 7) for the latent mode. The latent mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_e includes a loss special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_e1 and a jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_e2.

  The tables THt_e1 and THt_e2 are tables in which predetermined determination values are associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_e11 to THp_e13. The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_e11 is a special figure fluctuation pattern in which a normal loss effect is performed, and the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_e12 and THp_e13 are special figure fluctuation patterns in which a reach effect is performed. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_e11 to THp_e13 are 13.5 seconds, 40 seconds, and 50 seconds, respectively. The fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_e11 corresponds to the fluctuation time tHHe.

  In the latent mode in which the table THt_e is used to select the special figure variation pattern, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_e1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the determination result of the special figure determination is a big hit. For this, the table THt_e2 is selected. The CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ei in the selection table (here, THt_e1 or THt_e2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ei is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where i is an integer from 11 to 13). When the special figure variation pattern THp_e11 is selected and set for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 executes a normal lose effect in the latent mode.

  In the table THt_e1, a total of 450 judgment values “0 to 449” and a total of 50 judgment values “450 to 499” are assigned to the special figure variation patterns THp_e11 and THp_e12 (each judgment value is an integer). ), No special value is assigned to the special figure variation pattern THp_e13. Therefore, when the determination per special figure of the determination target TT indicates “losing” in the latent mode, the variation time of the special symbol when the determination result is displayed tends to be the variation time tHHe of the special diagram variation pattern THp_e11 (variation time). tHHe has the highest probability). In the table THt_e2, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_e13, and no judgment values are assigned to the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_e11 and THp_e12.

  Regarding the reference mode, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_d11 shown in FIG. 8 corresponds to the fluctuation time tHHd. When the special figure variation pattern THp_d11 is selected and set for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 executes a normal lose effect (see FIG. 13) in the reference mode. When the determination per special figure of the determination target TT indicates “losing” in the reference mode, the variation time of the special symbol when indicating the determination result is likely to be the variation time tHHd of the special diagram variation pattern THp_d11 (the variation time tHHd Most likely).

  Thus, when the determination per special figure of the determination target TT indicates “losing”, in the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability variation mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode, the variation time of the special symbol is the variation time tHHa, It is easy to determine tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, and tHHe. Even in high-probability gaming state, the probability that the hit per special figure will be a jackpot is about 1/40, so even if the possibility of jackpot occurrence is taken into account, the chance mode, branch effect mode, probability change mode, reference mode, In the latent mode (that is, when the tables THt_a, THt_b, THt_c, THt_d, and THt_e are used as the target special figure variation pattern table), the variation times of the special symbols are the variation times tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, It is easy to determine tHHd and tHHe.

 For example, “the variation time of the special symbol is easy to be determined as a specific variation time in an arbitrary production mode (chance mode, branch production mode, probability variation mode or reference mode, latent mode)” The special symbol variation time is determined as one of a plurality of candidate variation times (including a specific variation time as one candidate variation time, for example, THp_a11 to a13 of 3 seconds, 30 seconds, or 40 seconds in the chance mode). This means that the variation time of the special symbol has the highest probability of becoming a specific variation time among a plurality of candidate variation times (for example, higher than 50%). The probability that the variation time of a special symbol is determined to be a specific variation time in Higher than the probability of being determined to a constant fluctuation time (may be 0%) "it may mean.

<< About reach probability of each production mode >>
Reference is again made to FIG. Reach probabilities when the target effect mode is the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode are represented by symbols RKRa, RKRb, RKRc, RKRd, and RKRe, respectively. The reach probability refers to the probability that the reach effect is executed when the result of the determination per special figure is “losing” (that is, the jackpot is not won).

  In the chance mode, when the result of the determination per special figure is “losing”, the reach effect is executed when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT is an integer within “450 to 499” (see FIG. 31). ). As described above, the special figure variation pattern random number is an integer value of 0 or more and 499 or less. Therefore, the reach probability RKRa in the chance mode is 1/10 from “50/500 = 1/10”.

  Similarly, the reach probability RKRc in the probability variation mode is “17/500”, that is, about 1/30 (see FIG. 33). Similarly, the reach probability RKRe in the latent mode is 1/10 from “50/500 = 1/10” (see FIG. 34).

  The same applies to the reference mode. In the reference mode, when the result of the determination per special figure is “losing”, the reach effect is executed when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is an integer within “475 to 499” (see FIGS. 8 and 13). . Therefore, the reach probability RKRd in the reference mode is 1/20 from “25/500 = 1/20”.

  On the other hand, since the reach effect is not performed in the branch effect mode, the reach probability RKRb is zero. In the branch effect mode, the execution of the branch effect concentrates the player's attention on the continuation of the chance mode or the transition to the probability change mode. Therefore, the execution of the reach effect that does not lead to a big hit loses the significance of the branch effect mode. I will reject it. Therefore, the reach effect is not performed in the branch effect mode. If a jackpot is won in the branch effect mode, a jackpot notice is given after a branch effect via a predetermined revival effect.

  Although the specific numerical value of the reach probability of each production mode can be changed as appropriate, it is preferable that the following conditions are satisfied.

  The reach probability RKRa in the chance mode may be set higher than the reach probability RKRd in the reference mode. The chance mode is a production mode that has the possibility that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, so that a player may expect a big win relatively early in the hope of being a high-probability gaming state. I expect it. By setting the reach probability RKRa relatively high so as to respond to this, it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

  The reach probability RKRc in the probability variation mode may be set lower than the reach probability RKRa in the chance mode. Probability mode is a production mode that corresponds to the current gaming state being a high probability gaming state, and the player's attention is directed to the type of the next jackpot rather than when the next jackpot will occur. It is done. Therefore, the frequent occurrence of reach production that does not lead to a jackpot is not so much favored by the player. Therefore, “RKRc <RKRa” is preferable. From the same viewpoint, “RKRc <RKRd” and “RKRc <RKRe” are preferable.

  The reach probability RKRe in the latent mode may be higher than the reach probability RKRd in the reference mode. Since the latent mode is a production mode that has the possibility that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state, the player may not be able to hit the jackpot relatively early in anticipation of the high-probability gaming state. I expect it. By setting the reach probability RKRe to be relatively high so as to respond to this, it is possible to increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, when the above-described gaming machine 100 is won by a special jackpot of special A to special G, it belongs to a loop machine in which the high probability gaming state is completely or substantially maintained until the next big jackpot is won. However, the gaming machine 100 may be formed as a so-called ST machine.

  In this case, after the jackpot game with the special A to G jackpot ends, the game is only performed while the special symbol is changed for the predetermined number of STs (that is, until the jackpot lottery for the predetermined number of STs is performed). The gaming state of the machine 100 is maintained in a high probability gaming state, and if the next jackpot is not won by the completion of the variation of the special symbol for the predetermined number of STs, the gaming machine 100 will be in the next variation of the special symbol. The gaming state is changed from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state.

  The number of STs may be any number as long as it is an integer equal to or greater than 1. However, it is desirable that the number of STs is greater than at least 30 in the gaming machine 100 in which the number of times of passing C support is 30. Actually, for example, the number of STs is an integer that is two times or less or three times or less the reciprocal of the jackpot winning probability (10/399 in the example of FIG. 5) in the high probability gaming state.

<< Consideration of Invention Regarding Basic Embodiment >>
The invention relating to the basic embodiment will be considered.

The gaming machine W _{0A according} to one aspect of the basic embodiment has a determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and the design varies based on the determination result. Determining means for determining a variation time to be displayed; and symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after the variation time has elapsed since the symbol display means started the variation display of the symbol. When the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, it is determined that the special game is executed by the determination means after the execution of the special game and the special game execution means that executes the special game. Probability control means for controlling the probability to be a predetermined low probability or a predetermined high probability higher than the low probability, and before the change display of the symbol for the predetermined number of times when the low probability is controlled The game can be controlled in an auxiliary game state (for example, the electric support game state) in which the start condition is easily established, and the auxiliary display even if the predetermined number of times of the variable display of the symbol ends when the control is performed with a high probability. Auxiliary game control means for allowing the game to be continuously controlled in the gaming state, and the determining means is controlled with the low probability and when the game is controlled in the auxiliary gaming state, The variation time is determined under a first determination condition (for example, THt_a) in which a first variation time (for example, 3 seconds) that is shorter than usual is easily determined when the number of variation display of the symbol is less than the predetermined number of times, and the symbol First determining means capable of determining a second variation time (for example, 10 seconds) longer than the first variation time when the number of variation displays is the predetermined number of times, and the auxiliary game controlled with the high probability Condition The second determination condition (for example, THt_a) in which the first variation time (for example, 3 seconds) is easy to be determined when the game is controlled in the above-described case and the number of times of the symbol variation display is less than the predetermined number of times. The variation time is determined, and the second variation time (for example, 10 seconds) can be determined when the number of variations of the symbol is the predetermined number of times, and the number of variations of the symbol is the predetermined number of times. And a second determining means for determining the variation time under a third determination condition (for example, THt_c) in which a third variation time (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than the first variation time is easily determined. It is characterized by that.

In the auxiliary game state, the starting condition is likely to be satisfied, so that it is easy to favor speedy game progression by shortening the time for changing the symbol. In the gaming machine W _0A , the first variation time that is shorter than usual is easily determined by the first or second determination condition in the auxiliary gaming state, so that speedy game progress can be realized.
On the other hand, since the gaming state can change after the predetermined number of times, the player is particularly interested in the variation of the symbols at the predetermined number of times. Considering this, the gaming machine W _0A can determine the second variation time rather than the first variation time at the predetermined number of times. As a result, the player's sense of expectation for high-probability control, anxiety about low-probability control, or the like can be expressed effectively, and the interest of the game can be improved.
In addition, in the high probability control and the auxiliary game state, if the predetermined number of times as a branch point is exceeded, the third variation time that is shorter than the first variation time is easily determined, so that speedy game progress is further promoted. . Conversely, if it is less than the predetermined number of times, the symbol is likely to fluctuate in the first variation time longer than the third variation time, so the game time until the less than the predetermined number of times (although the game progresses to a certain degree, An interesting game time in which expectation and anxiety are controlled with high probability or low probability are not shortened too much, and the balance is achieved and the progress of the game is realized.

In addition, for example, the gaming machine W _0A may further include an effect control unit that performs an effect when the game is controlled in the auxiliary game state, and the effect control unit is controlled with the high probability and the When the game is controlled in the auxiliary game state, and when the number of times of the variable display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times, a specific effect mode (which indicates that the control is performed with high probability ( For example, when the game is controlled in the auxiliary game state with the specific effect mode control means for performing the effect in the probability variation mode, the number of times of the variable display of the symbol is the predetermined number of times. And suggesting effect control means for performing an suggestive effect (for example, a mode notification effect; see FIG. 22A, etc.) that suggests that the effect is performed in the specific effect mode. .

  Thereby, the player can enjoy the effect at the predetermined number of times with a sense of expectation that the suggestion effect will be executed. The state in which the player is attracted to the production corresponds to a state in which the game is sufficiently enjoyed.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W _0A , the effect control means is controlled with the low probability or the high probability, and when the game is controlled in the auxiliary gaming state, and the number of the variable display of the symbol May have a sign effect control means for performing a sign effect (for example, a mode transition effect; see FIG. 22 (a), etc.) that suggests the possibility that the suggest effect is performed at the predetermined number of times. The suggestion effect control means may be capable of performing the sign effect before performing the suggestion effect.

  With the sign production, it is possible to effectively raise the expectation that the suggestion production will be executed.

A description of the gaming machine W _0A will be supplemented. The determination means, determination means, symbol display control means, special game execution means, probability control means, and auxiliary game control means in the gaming machine W _0A are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100 (however, the symbols are If it is regarded as a decorative symbol, the symbol display control means is realized by the effect control unit 403). The effect control means in the gaming machine W _0A is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Symbol in the gaming machine W _0A may be considered a special symbol, it may be considered a decorative symbols corresponding to a special symbol, in the following, for specific description, in the gaming machine W _0A Considering that the symbol is a special symbol, the explanation of the gaming machine W _0A will be supplemented.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 109, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 109. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

  “Controlled with low probability” means, for example, that after the execution of a special game, the probability that a new special game is determined to be newly controlled is controlled by the probability control means. Similarly, “control with high probability” means that, for example, after execution of a special game, the probability that a new special game is determined to be performed is controlled with high probability by the probability control means. The auxiliary game state corresponds to, for example, the electric support game state. The gaming machine can also control the game in a non-auxiliary game state (for example, a non-electric support game state) in which the start condition is difficult to be established in comparison with the auxiliary game state. The “number of times of display of the symbol change” when the low probability or the high probability is controlled may be interpreted as referring to “the number of times of display of the symbol change” calculated from the end of the special game. .

  The determining means in the control unit 401 determines the variation time for variably displaying the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol processing.

  The first determining means embodied in the example of the basic embodiment is when the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state, and the number of changes of the special symbol after the jackpot game is a predetermined reference number ( For example, when the time is less than 10), the special symbol variation time is determined under the first determination condition in which the first variation time (tHHa; 3 seconds) that is shorter than usual is easily determined. When the reference number matches, the second variation time (tHHb; 10 seconds) longer than the first variation time (tHHa; 3 seconds) can be determined as the variation time of the special symbol.

  The second determining means embodied in the example of the basic embodiment is when the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state, and the number of changes of the special symbol after the jackpot game is a predetermined reference number ( For example, when the time is less than 10), the variation time of the special symbol is determined under the second determination condition in which the first variation time (tHHa; 3 seconds) is easily determined, and the variation number of the special symbol after the jackpot game is the reference number. The second variation time (tHHb; 10 seconds) can be determined as the variation time of the special symbol when they match, and the first variation time (tHHa) when the number of variations of the special symbol after the jackpot game exceeds the reference number The variation time of the special symbol can be determined under a third determination condition in which a third variation time (tHHc; 2 seconds) shorter than 3 seconds) is easily determined.

  In the basic embodiment, “normal” compared with the first fluctuation time (fluctuation time tHHa) may be considered to indicate the fluctuation time tHHd (13.5 seconds). For example, in the reference mode, when the determination per special figure is “lost”, the variation time of the special symbol of the determination target TT is a plurality of variation times defined in the special figure variation pattern table THt_d1 for loss in FIG. However, the variation time determined with the highest probability among the plurality of variation times may be considered to be the “normal” variation time (tHHd).

  Regarding the first or second determination condition, “the first variation time (for example, the variation time tHHa; 3 seconds) is easily determined” means, for example, a plurality of candidate variation times including the first variation time as one candidate variation time. Can be determined as the variation time of the special symbol. Among the plurality of candidate variation times, the first variation time has the highest probability of being determined as the variation time of the special symbol (for example, 50%). Higher). Alternatively, with respect to the first or second determination condition, “when the number of times the symbol variation is displayed is less than the predetermined number of times, the first variation time is easily determined” means that “the number of times the symbol variation is displayed is In comparison with “when the predetermined number of times is displayed” and “when the number of times of the variable display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times”, “when the number of times of the variable display of the symbol is less than the predetermined number of times” It may mean that the probability that the variation time is determined is relatively high.

  Regarding the third determination condition, “the third variation time (for example, the variation time tHHc; 2 seconds) is easily determined” means, for example, any one of a plurality of candidate variation times including the third variation time as one candidate variation time. Can be determined as the variation time of the special symbol, but among the plurality of candidate variation times, the third variation time is most likely to be determined as the variation time of the special symbol (for example, higher than 50%). It may mean that. Alternatively, regarding the third determination condition, “when the number of times of display of the symbol variation exceeds the predetermined number of times, the third variation time is easy to be determined” means that “the number of times of symbol variation display is the predetermined number of times. In comparison with “when less than the number of times” and “when the number of times of the variable display of the symbol is the predetermined number of times”, “and when“ the number of times of the variable display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times ” It may mean that the probability that the three variation times are determined is relatively high.

  In the basic embodiment, the first and second determination conditions correspond to the determination time of the variation time using the chance mode special figure variation pattern table THt_a of FIG. 31, and the third determination condition is for the probability variation mode of FIG. This corresponds to the condition for determining the variation time using the special figure variation pattern table THt_c. Therefore, in the basic embodiment, the first and second determination conditions are the same as each other. However, in the present invention, the first and second determination conditions may be different from each other.

  For example, different first and second chance mode special figure variation pattern tables may be prepared as the chance mode special figure variation pattern table THt_a. After the special A, special B or special C jackpot game, when the table THt_a is to be used, the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected using the first chance mode special figure fluctuation pattern table, and After the big hit game of A, B, or C, when the table THt_a is to be used, the special figure fluctuation pattern may be selected using the second chance mode special figure fluctuation pattern table. Thereby, the first and second determination conditions are different from each other.

  More specifically, for example, the first chance mode special figure variation pattern table is the table THt_a itself in FIG. 31, while in the loss table THt_a1 in the table THt_a in FIG. The special figure fluctuation pattern table obtained by changing the assigned determination values to “0 to 450” and “451 to 499” is used as a second chance mode special figure fluctuation pattern table. Then, the first and second determination conditions are slightly different from each other.

The gaming machine W _{0B according} to another aspect of the basic embodiment is configured to determine whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and to display a symbol variation display by the symbol display unit. A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after starting, and a special game executing means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. A probability control means for controlling a probability of determining that the special game is to be performed by the determination means to a predetermined low probability or a predetermined high probability higher than the low probability after the special game is executed; The game can be controlled in an auxiliary game state (for example, the electric support game state) in which the start condition is easily satisfied until the predetermined number of times of the variation display of the symbol is finished when the probability is controlled, and the control is performed with the high probability. Is And when the game is being controlled in the auxiliary game state, and auxiliary game control means for allowing the game to continue to be controlled in the auxiliary game state even after the predetermined number of times of the symbol change display has ended And the effect control means suggests that the effect control means is controlled with the high probability when the game is controlled with the high probability and the game is controlled in the auxiliary game state. Specific effect mode control means for effecting in a specific effect mode (for example, probability variation mode), wherein the specific effect mode control means is configured to perform the specific effect after the number of times of the variable display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times. There is a case where an effect is performed in the effect mode, and an effect is performed in the specific effect mode before the number of times of the variable display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times.

After the execution of the special game, even if the probability that it is determined to perform the special game is controlled with a low probability or when it is controlled with a high probability, It is possible to enter an auxiliary gaming state in common. In this case, during that period, since it is a common gaming state in terms of ease of establishment of the starting condition, it is possible to conceal whether the player is controlled with low probability or controlled with high probability Become.
Since the gaming machine W _0B has a function of executing an effect in a specific effect mode that suggests high probability control after the number of times of variable display of the symbol exceeds a predetermined number of times, In the period up to the end of the predetermined number of symbol variations, the player can enjoy the game while having a sense of expectation for high probability control or anxiety about low probability control (while exciting). become able to.
In addition, a case where “the effect is performed in the specific effect mode after the number of times of the variable display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times”, and “a case where the number of times of the variable display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times” Since there is a case of “playing in a specific play mode”, if the player does not fall under the latter case, the player will strongly expect that it will fall under the former case, and a predetermined number of symbol variations will be displayed. Expectation and the like in the period until the game ends are further increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

Also, for example, in the gaming machine W _0B , the auxiliary game control means controls the auxiliary game until the symbol variation display of the first number of times (for example, the 10th time) ends when the low probability is controlled. When controlling the game in the state, and when controlling the game in the auxiliary game state until the display of the variation of the symbol of the second number of times (for example, the 20th time) greater than the first number of times ends. The production control means is controlled with the low probability or the high probability, and when the game is controlled in the auxiliary gaming state, and when the number of variable display of the symbol is the first number, There may be provided a sign production control means for performing a sign production (for example, mode change production production; see FIG. 22A, etc.) that suggests the possibility that the production is performed in a specific production mode.

  With this sign production, it is possible to effectively raise the expectation that the production in the specific production mode will be performed after the first variation display of the symbol is finished. In addition, since the game may be controlled in the auxiliary gaming state until the second variation display of the symbol, which is larger than the first number, is ended, the sign effect at the first number is a so-called gasse effect. Even if it exists, the feeling of expectation for the high probability control remains, and the player can enjoy the change display of the symbol up to the second number of times with expectation.

A description of the gaming machine W _0B will be supplemented. In the gaming machine 100, the determination means, the symbol display control means, the special game execution means, the probability control means, and the auxiliary game control means in the gaming machine W _0B are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100 (however, the symbols are referred to as decoration symbols). If captured, the symbol display control means is realized by the effect control unit 403). The effect control means in the gaming machine W _0B is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Symbol in the gaming machine W _0B may be considered a special symbol, it may be considered a decorative symbols corresponding to a special symbol, in the following, for specific description, in the gaming machine W _0B Considering that the symbol is a special symbol, the explanation of the gaming machine W _0B will be supplemented.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 109, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 109. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

  “Controlled with low probability” means, for example, that after the execution of a special game, the probability that a new special game is determined to be newly controlled is controlled by the probability control means. Similarly, “control with high probability” means that, for example, after execution of a special game, the probability that a new special game is determined to be performed is controlled with high probability by the probability control means. The auxiliary game state corresponds to, for example, the electric support game state. The gaming machine can also control the game in a non-auxiliary game state (for example, a non-electric support game state) in which the start condition is difficult to be established in comparison with the auxiliary game state. The “number of times of display of the symbol change” when the low probability or the high probability is controlled may be interpreted as referring to “the number of times of display of the symbol change” calculated from the end of the special game. .

  Hereinafter, a plurality of other embodiments relating to the gaming machine 100 will be described. Each embodiment described below is an embodiment based on the above-described basic embodiment, and the above description can be applied to each of the following embodiments unless otherwise specified and there is no contradiction. In the following embodiments, the description of each of the following embodiments is given priority in contradiction with the above description. Each of the following embodiments can be implemented in combination with the above-described basic embodiment, and any two or more of the following embodiments can be implemented in combination.

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A first embodiment of a gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. In the gaming machine 100, a mini game using the image display unit 104, the effect button 118, and the like can be performed. In the mini game, the gaming machine 100 can prompt the player to input an operation, and can notify the player of the result of the mini game according to the input operation content. Unless otherwise specified, the input operation includes an operation input by the player to the effect button 118 (in other words, an operation accepted by the effect button 118), and the input operation content refers to a game for the effect button 118. The content of the operation input by the person (in other words, the content of the operation accepted by the effect button 118) is included.

With reference to FIG. 35, the mini game MG of the first embodiment will be described. Information 2110 is special figure determination information as the determination target TT. The special figure determination information 2110 is special figure determination information that has been won for a special E or F special jackpot or special figure determination information that has been won for a small bonus. The special symbol fluctuation period for the special figure determination information 2110 is referred to as a fluctuation period 2120. After the end of the fluctuation period 2120, a short opening period 2130 accompanied by a short opening of the special winning opening 109 comes. In the short opening period 2130, there are a plurality of short opening of the large winning opening 109 for the short opening time t _EO , t _FO or t _{SO according to} the special winning opening opening pattern DKp5, DKp6 or DKp11 corresponding to special E, special F or small hit. Repeated twice (in the example of FIGS. 10B to 10D, twice).

  When the special figure determination information 2110 wins the special E jackpot, the special F jackpot, and the small jackpot, the short open period 2130 is the first big win in the big winning opening opening patterns DKp5, DKp6, and DKp11, respectively. This corresponds to a period from the start of the short opening of the mouth 109 to the time when the short opening of the final winning prize opening 109 ends. Of the open patterns DKp5, DKp6, and DKp11, any two open patterns are coincident as original measurements, but may be slightly different from each other although they are similar to each other.

  The mini game production period 2140 indicates the execution period of the production by the mini game MG. The mini game effect period 2140 is a series of periods including all or part of the special symbol variation period 2120 and all or part of the short opening period 2130. That is, the mini game effect period 2140 is a period extending from the special symbol variation period 2120 to the short opening period 2130. In FIG. 35, as an example, the mini game production period 2140 includes a part of the special symbol change period 2120 and the entire short opening period 2130.

  The effect control unit 403 performs an effect using the effect button 118 and the like in the mini game effect period 2140. For example, the effect control unit 403 prompts the player to input an operation to the effect button 118 or the like in the mini game effect period 2140, and shorts according to the result of the mini game MG based on the input operation content during the mini game effect period 2140. The game state after the opening period 2130 is suggested to the player.

The mini game production period 2140 includes a previous game period 2141, a subsequent game period 2142 after the previous game period 2141, and a final period 2143 further after the subsequent game period 2142.
The effect control unit 403 executes the first half portion of the mini game MG in the first game period 2141 and performs the first game result effect X1 according to the input operation in the first game period 2141. The effect control unit 403 executes the second half of the mini game MG in the subsequent game period 2142, and performs the subsequent game result effect X2 in accordance with the input operation in the subsequent game period 2142. In the final period 2143, the effect control unit 403 performs a final result effect X3 according to the input operation during the preceding game period 2141 and the input operation during the subsequent game period 2142.

  The pre-stage game period 2141 in which the pre-stage game result effect X1 is performed includes a period that overlaps with the special symbol variation period 2120. For example, it coincides with the special symbol variation period 2120, or is included in the variation period 2120, or the variation period. Includes all or part of 2120. The post-stage game period 2142 in which the post-stage game result effect X2 is performed includes a period that overlaps with the short release period 2130, and is included in the short release period 2130 that is coincident with, for example, the short release period 2130, or of the short release period 2130 Includes all or part of it. The final period 2143 in which the final result effect X3 is performed may overlap with a part of the short opening period 2130, or may be a period started after the short opening period 2130.

  In any case, first, the effect control unit 403 responds to an input operation (ie, according to an input operation during the previous game period 2141) when the special symbol variation display for the special figure determination information 2110 is being performed. A pre-stage game result effect X1 is performed. Next, the effect control unit 403 responds to an input operation (ie, according to an input operation during the post-game period 2142) when a big win game or a small win game with a short opening of the big winning opening 109 is being executed. A game result effect X2 is performed. Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 performs a final result effect X3 according to those input operations (that is, according to the input operation during the preceding game period 2141 and the input operation during the subsequent game period 2142).

  The game result after the short opening period 2130 can be suggested to the player by the final result effect X3. For example, in the final result effect X3, after the short opening period 2130, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a high probability gaming state (or whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a high probability gaming state). Is suggested. Further, for example, in the final result effect X3, after the short opening period 2130, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the electric support game state (or whether or not the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the electric support game state). ) Is suggested.

  The final result effect X3 is an effect including an indication of whether the special figure determination information 2110 has won the jackpot of the special E (2R hit) or the special F (2R diving) jackpot. You may think. When the special figure determination information 2110 is won in the small win, the gaming state does not change before and after the short opening period 2130, so the final result effect X3 is the gaming machine 100 between before and after the short opening period 2130. It may also include suggestions as to whether the gaming state of the game changes.

  Hereinafter, a plurality of examples EX1_1 to EX1_9 related to the first embodiment will be described. As long as there is no contradiction, it is possible to combine two or more examples among a plurality of examples described with respect to the first embodiment. In particular, for example, the matters described in the example EX1_1 may be applied to the examples EX1_2 to EX1_9 as long as there is no contradiction.

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An example EX1_1 related to the first embodiment will be described.

  36 to 39 show an outline of the image display and operation of the mini game MG related to Example EX1_1. In the mini game MG, a button image 2200 and a pair of timing instruction images 2201 and 2202 for instructing the player to press the effect button 118 are displayed on the image display unit 104, and the character image “according to the rhythm” is displayed. Press the button! "Is displayed. By displaying these images 2200, 2201, 2202 and character images, the player is prompted to input an operation of pressing the effect button 118. A score gauge TGG for indicating the score (acquired score) in the mini game MG is also displayed on the image display unit 104.

The button image 2200 is an image that imitates the effect button 118. As an example, the timing instruction images 2201 and 2202 are expressed by images similar to the button image 2200 (for example, an image obtained by translucent the button image 2200), and are merged on the button image 2200 toward the button image 2200, respectively. They move on the display screen at the same speed (in FIG. 36, the image 2201 moves to the right and the image 2202 moves to the left). The display screen refers to the display screen of the image display unit 104. On the display screen, the timing at which the timing instruction images 2201 and 2202 both overlap the button image 2200 is the instruction timing T _{IST for the} operation of pressing the effect button 118. The instruction timing T _IST may be considered to be a timing that prompts the user to press the effect button 118.

Referring to FIG. 37, the production control unit 403 sets a success period 2221 that includes the instruction timing T _IST and has a predetermined time length, and also includes an operation that includes the success period 2221 and has a predetermined time length. An effective period 2222 is set, and an operation input for pressing the effect button 118 in the operation effective period 2222 is accepted. Success period 2221 begins indication timing T _IST before a predetermined first time from the timing and ends at the timing after a predetermined second time from command timing T _IST. The operation valid period 2222 starts at a timing that is a predetermined third time before the start time of the success period 2221 and ends at a timing that is a predetermined fourth time after the end time of the success period 2221. The start timing of the operation valid period 2222 generally coincides with the timing at which the timing instruction images 2201 and 2202 start to overlap the button image 2200, and such timing does not belong to the success period 2221.

  FIG. 38 shows a state in which the effect button 118 is pressed at a timing outside the success period 2221. When the effect button 118 is pressed at a timing outside the success period 2221, or when the effect button 118 is not pressed within the operation valid period 2222, the effect control unit 403 determines that “the button has failed”. If it is determined that “button press failure”, the effect control unit 403 displays a failure image (for example, a character image “BAD!”) Indicating that the pressing timing of the effect button 118 is out of the instruction timing. .

  FIG. 39 shows a state when the effect button 118 is pressed at the timing within the success period 2221. When the effect button 118 is pressed at a timing within the success period 2221, the effect control unit 403 determines that “the button has been successfully pressed”. If it is determined that the button has been successfully pressed, the effect control unit 403 displays a success image (for example, a character image “GOOD!”) Indicating that the timing of pressing the effect button 118 matches the instruction timing. To do.

  However, for example, if the effect button 118 is repeatedly hit in the operation effective period 2222, there is a high possibility that one of the pressing timings belongs to the success period 2221. At this time, if it is determined that “the button has been successfully pressed”, the game characteristic of the mini game in which the effect button 118 is pressed in time with the rhythm is lost. Therefore, when the press of the effect button 118 is detected in the period before the success period 2221 in the operation effective period 2222, it is determined that “the button has failed” regardless of the press content of the subsequent effect button 118. Good.

  The effect control unit 403 does not change the score in the mini game MG when it is determined as “button press failure”, but the effect control unit 403 increases the score in the mini game MG when it is determined as “successful button press”. be able to. Here, it is assumed that the upper limit score in the score of the mini game MG is 100 points.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the effect control unit 403 expresses the score of the mini game MG based on the size of the acquired score image TGG1, which is a high-luminance portion in the score gauge TGG. The higher the score of the mini game MG, the larger the size of the acquired score image TGG1. For example, 1/100 of the score of the mini game MG is set as the ratio of the acquired score image TGG1 occupying the score gauge TGG (that is, the gauge becomes full when the score of the mini game MG reaches 100 points). As the score of the mini game MG increases (thus, the size of the acquired score image TGG1), the color of the score gauge TGG and / or the acquired score image TGG1, the emission color of the effect light unit 115 or the panel lamp 135, etc. You may make it change to.

As described above, display of the button image 2200 and movement display of the timing instruction images 2201 and 2202 are executed, and one operation valid period 2222 is set to determine “button press failure” or “button press success”. The process of displaying a failed image or a successful image according to the determination result is referred to as a unit game process. The mini game MG is configured by repeating the unit game process KS _MAX times. Here, KS _MAX is an integer of 2 or more. If the “button press success” is repeated in the repetition of the unit game process, the score of the mini game MG increases toward 100 points.

  However, the score at the end of the mini game MG (hereinafter referred to as the final score) depends on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the mini game MG is executed (that is, the special figure determination information 2110 is special E, special special score). F, depending on whether you are winning or small win). Basically, the higher the final acquisition score corresponds to the fact that the jackpot lottery result for the special figure determination information 2110 is advantageous to the player (the same applies to other examples described later).

FIG. 41 shows an example of display content change in the periods 2141 to 2143. Front game period unit game processing KS _A times the 2141 are repeatedly executed, the unit game process in KS _B times subsequent game period 2142 are repeatedly executed. KS _A and KS _B have predetermined integer values of 1 or more, and “KS _A + KS _B = KS _MAX ”.

  In the previous game period 2141, an effect of displaying a failed image or a successful image for each unit game process is included in the previous game result effect X1. In the previous game period 2141, an effect of updating the display of the acquired score image TGG1 as the score of the mini game MG increases may be included in the previous game result effect X1. In the latter game period 2142, the effect of displaying a failed image or a success image for each unit game process is included in the latter game result effect X2. In the second-stage game period 2142, an effect of updating the display of the acquired score image TGG1 with the increase in the score of the mini game MG may be included in the second-stage game result effect X2.

  The display of the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score may be a form of the final result effect X3. In this case, the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score is displayed in the final period 2143. The final result effect X3 may be accompanied by a display of a character image indicating the final acquisition score (for example, an image indicating a character of “final result 80 points”), and depends on the special figure determination information 2110, which will be described later. Thus, the operation of the movable accessory 130 may be accompanied.

A typical example of the final acquisition score will be described with reference to FIGS. Now, a situation where “button press failure” is determined in all of the KS _MAX unit game processes in the mini game MG is expressed as “game failure”, and in all of the KS _MAX unit game processes in the mini game MG. A situation judged as “successful button press” is expressed as “game success”.

  In the example of FIGS. 42A to 42D, the special score determination information 2110 is a small hit and regardless of whether the special E or the special F is won, the acquired score image TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 0 (see FIGS. 42 (a) and (c)), and when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by a small hit and the game is “successful”, the acquired score image TGG1 is Final acquired score: 80 points are shown (see FIG. 42 (b)), and if the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as special E or special F and is “successful game”, the acquired score image TGG1 is the final acquired score. : Shows 100 points (see FIG. 42D). That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final acquired score: 80 points suggests that the information 2110 is won by a small hit, and the acquired score image corresponding to the final acquired score: 100 points TGG1 suggests that the information 2110 has won the special E or special F.

  For example, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by a small hit, the effect control unit 403 increases the score of the mini game MG from 0 by the determination of “successful button press”. When the score reaches 80 as the upper limit for small hits, the score is not increased even if there is “successful button press” thereafter. On the other hand, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by special E or special F, the score of the mini game MG is increased beyond the upper limit for small hits according to the accumulation of “successful button press”. When the special figure determination information 2110 is won as the special E or special F, the amount of increase in the score by one “successful button press” is greater than when the special figure determination information 2110 is won as the small hit May be increased.

  As described above, in the final result effect X3 of the example EX1_1, the special figure determination information 2110 is won by the special E or special F by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140. It will be suggested whether or not. In other words, in the final result effect X3 with respect to FIGS. 42A to 42D, the game after the short opening period 2130 by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140. It is suggested whether or not the gaming state of the machine 100 becomes a high probability gaming state.

  When the special figure determination information 2110 indicates a special jackpot of special E or special F, depending on the input operation during the periods 2141 and 2142, the effect control unit 403 has a high probability game with a gaming state after the short opening period 2130. It can be suggested to the player by the final result effect X3 (FIG. 42 (d)). When it is considered that the gaming state in the fluctuation period 2120 is a low probability gaming state, the high probability gaming state to be set after the short opening period 2130 of the special E or special F is relatively advantageous to the player ( The low probability gaming state that is set after the jackpot short opening period 2130 is relatively disadvantageous for the player.

In the case where the special figure determination information 2110 is won in the small win, and the game is a great success, the acquired score image TGG1 is final with a predetermined probability KR ₁ [EX1_1] (for example, 80%) higher than 50%. The acquired score image TGG1 may indicate the final acquired score: 100 points with a predetermined probability (1-KR ₁ [EX1_1]) while indicating the acquired score: 80 points. The effect that the final acquisition score is 100 points at the time of a small hit is equivalent to a so-called gasse effect that makes it seem as if the player wins the special E or special F even though it is not actually the special E or special F. In addition, when the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as special E or special F and the game is a great success, the score image obtained with a predetermined probability KR ₂ [EX1_1] (for example, 80%) higher than 50% While TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 100 points, the acquired score image TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 80 points with a predetermined probability (1-KR ₂ [EX1_1]) (for example, 20%). good.

  In any case, the final acquired score easily matches the predetermined reference score. The reference score when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by the small bonus is 80 points, and the reference score when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by the special E or special F is 100 points. . That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final acquired score: 80 points suggests that there is a high possibility that the information 2110 is won by a small hit, and corresponds to the final acquired score: 100 points. The acquired score image TGG1 indicates that there is a high possibility that the information 2110 has won the special E or the special F.

  From the viewpoint of suppressing the monotony of the game, it is beneficial to execute the mini game. On the other hand, when the short winning opening 109 occurs, the player determines whether or not the gaming state becomes a high-probability gaming state after the short opening (that is, whether or not the special E or special F jackpot is won). About) I have a strong interest. The mini-game is related to such a matter of strong interest, and the game state after the short is released according to the input operation content during the mini-game. The expectation for the game will increase, and the fun of the game will increase.

<< Example EX1_2 >>
An example EX1_2 related to the first embodiment will be described. In the above-described Example EX1_1, the final acquisition score may be controlled as follows.

  With reference to FIGS. 43A to 43F, a method of controlling the final acquisition score according to the example EX1_2 will be described. In the example of FIGS. 43 (a) to 43 (f), the special score determination information 2110 is a small hit and regardless of whether the special E or the special F is won, the acquired score image TGG1 indicates the final score: 0 (see FIGS. 43 (a), (c), and (e)), and is acquired when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by a small hit and is “successful game” The score image TGG1 indicates a final score: 60 points (see FIG. 43B), and the special score determination information 2110 is selected as the special F (2R diving) and the score image is “successful game”. TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 80 points (see FIG. 43 (d)), and when the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as special E (2R collision) and “game great success”, the acquired score image TGG1 is Final score: 100 points (see FIG. 43 (f)). That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final acquired score: 60 points suggests that the information 2110 is won by the small hit, and the acquired score image corresponding to the final acquired score: 80 points TGG1 suggests that the information 2110 has won the special F (2R latent), the final score: 100 points for the acquired score image TGG1 that the information 2110 has won the special E (2R crash) Suggest.

  For example, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by a small hit, the effect control unit 403 increases the score of the mini game MG from 0 by the determination of “successful button press”. When the score reaches 60 as the upper limit for small hits, the score is not increased even if there is “successful button press” thereafter. On the other hand, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by special E or special F, the score of the mini game MG is increased beyond the upper limit for small hits according to the accumulation of “successful button press”. However, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by special F (2R diving), the score of the mini game MG is reached when the score of the mini game MG reaches 80 as the upper limit for the special F. Stop the increase.

  As described above, in the final result effect X3 of the example EX1_2, the special figure determination information 2110 is the small hit, the special E, and the special effect according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140 by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score. Which of F is won is suggested. In other words, in the final result effect X3 with respect to FIGS. 43A to 43F, the game after the short opening period 2130 by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140. It is suggested whether or not the gaming state of the machine 100 becomes a high probability gaming state. Further, in the final result effect X3 with respect to FIGS. 43A to 43F, the game is performed after the short opening period 2130 by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140. It is also suggested whether or not the gaming state of the machine 100 becomes a high probability electric support gaming state.

  When the special figure determination information 2110 indicates the jackpot of special E or special F, depending on the input operation during the periods 2141 and 2142, the effect control unit 403 has a high gaming state after the short opening period 2130, respectively. It can be suggested to the player by the final result effect X3 (FIG. 43 (f), FIG. 43 (d)) that the probability electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state are set. When it is considered that the gaming state in the fluctuation period 2120 is the low probability non-electric support game state, the high probability electric support game state or the high probability non-electricity to be set after the special E or F short open period 2130 The support game state is relatively advantageous to the player (advantageous in winning the jackpot or easiness of establishment of the start condition), and the low probability of being set after the short hit short opening period 2130 The electric support game state is relatively disadvantageous for the player. In addition, when comparing the high probability electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state, the former game state is relatively advantageous in terms of whether the electric support is given, and the latter game state is relatively Disadvantageous.

In the case where the special figure determination information 2110 is won in the small win, and the game is a great success, the acquired score image TGG1 is final with a predetermined probability KR ₁ [EX1_2] (for example, 80%) higher than 50%. The acquired score image TGG1 may indicate the final acquired score: 80 points or 100 points with a predetermined probability (1-KR ₁ [EX1_2]) while indicating the acquired score: 60 points. Further, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by special F (2R diving) and the game is a great success, the acquired score image TGG1 is final with a predetermined probability KR ₂ [EX1_2] (for example, 80%). The acquired score: 80 points, but the acquired score image TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 60 points or 100 points with a predetermined probability (1-KR ₂ [EX1_2]) (for example, 20%). good. In addition, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by special E (2R collision) and the game is a great success, the acquired score image TGG1 is final with a predetermined probability KR ₃ [EX1_2] (for example, 80%). Acquired score: 100 points, but the acquired score image TGG1 indicates a final acquired score: 60 points or 80 points with a predetermined probability (1-KR ₃ [EX1_2]) (for example, 20%). good.

  In any case, the final acquired score easily matches the predetermined reference score. The reference scores when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by the small hit, the special F, and the special E are 60 points, 80 points, and 100 points, respectively. In other words, for example, when the game is a great success, the score image TGG1 corresponding to the final score: 60 points suggests that there is a high possibility that the information 2110 is won by a small hit, and corresponds to the final score: 80 points. The acquired score image TGG1 suggests that there is a high possibility that the information 2110 has won the special F (2R latent), and the final acquired score: TGG1 corresponding to 100 points is that the information 2110 has the special E (2R It suggests that there is a high possibility of winning.

  From the viewpoint of suppressing the monotony of the game, it is beneficial to execute the mini game. On the other hand, when the short winning opening 109 occurs, the player determines whether or not the gaming state becomes a high-probability gaming state after the short opening (that is, whether or not the special E or special F jackpot is won). ), And whether or not it becomes a high probability electric support game state (that is, whether or not the special E jackpot is won). The mini-game is related to such a matter of strong interest, and the game state after the short is released according to the input operation content during the mini-game. The expectation for the game will increase, and the fun of the game will increase.

<< Example EX1_3 >>
An example EX1_3 related to the first embodiment will be described.

  Referring to FIG. 44, in Example EX1_3, it is assumed that there are four special Ea, special Eb, special Ec, and special Ed as the special E, which are different in the number of electric support grants. In the example EX1_3, in the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the special figure judgment based on the establishment of the first start condition), when the big hit is won, the big hit is special Ea, special Eb, special Ec, It is assumed that the first special symbol determination table in the special symbol determination table TZt is formed so that the ratio of special Ed is 4%, 4%, 4%, and 3%, respectively. The special winning opening opening patterns in special Ea, special Eb, special Ec and special Ed are all the same as those of special E described in the basic embodiment (that is, special winning opening opening pattern DKp5; FIG. 10 (b)). .

  Regarding the electric support granting method after the jackpot game, the special Ed is the same as the special E described in the basic embodiment. Therefore, after the special Ed jackpot game is ended, the main control unit 401 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and the setting contents (high probability electric support) until the next jackpot is won. Maintain gaming state). Actually, for example, after the special Ed jackpot game ends, the high probability electric support game state is maintained until the special symbol fluctuates 10,000 times unless the next jackpot is generated. Since the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability electric support game state is “10/399”, the high probability electric support game state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot winning after the special Ed jackpot game. I can say.

  After the special Ea, special Eb or special Ec jackpot game ends, the main control unit 401 changes the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state until the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of electric support grant. After the setting and the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of giving electric support, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a high probability non-electric support state. The electric support grants for special Ea, special Eb, and special Ec are 10 times, 20 times, and 30 times, respectively.

  FIG. 45 shows a special figure variation pattern table selected and used for the determination target TT of the first special symbol after the jackpot game by special Ea, special Eb, special Ec or special Ed is completed (that is, target special figure variation). It is a figure showing a pattern table.

  Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_e are associated with each jackpot of special Ea, Eb, and Ec. Tables THt_a, THt_b, and THt_c are associated with the jackpot of special Ed. As described with reference to FIG. 18, the tables THt_a, THt_b, THt_c, and THt_e correspond to the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability changing mode, and the latent mode, respectively.

  After the jackpot game due to the special Ea jackpot, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to ninth special symbol variations, and for the tenth special symbol variation. The table THt_b is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table, and the table THt_e is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the special symbol fluctuation after the eleventh time.

  After the end of the jackpot game due to the special Eb jackpot, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to ninth and eleventh to nineteenth special symbol variations, and the tenth and twentieth special symbols. The table THt_b is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the fluctuations in the above, and the table THt_e is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the fluctuations in the special symbols after the 21st time.

  After the jackpot game with the special Ec jackpot is over, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table for the first to ninth, 11th to 19th and 21st to 29th special symbol fluctuations, and 10, 20 For the 30th special symbol variation, the table THt_b is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table, and for the 31st and subsequent special symbol variations, the table THt_e is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table. Is done.

  After the jackpot game due to the jackpot of the special Ed, the table THt_a is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to ninth, 11th to 19th and 21st to 29th special symbol variations, and 10, 20 For the 30th special symbol variation, the table THt_b is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table, and for the 31st special symbol variation and thereafter, the table THt_c is set as the target special symbol variation pattern table. Is done.

  After the special Ea, special Eb, special Ec or special Ed jackpot game, when the special symbol variation display when the variation number of the special symbol coincides with the reference number (10, 20 or 30), the production control unit 403 A branch effect may be performed to suggest whether the effect mode becomes the chance mode, the latent mode, or the probability change mode in the next fluctuation, and this branch effect is the same as that described in the basic embodiment. Can be used. Note that, after the special Ed jackpot game is ended, the table THt_c may be set in the target variation effect pattern table from the first special symbol variation to enter the probability variation mode.

  On the premise of the existence of the above-mentioned special Ea to Ed, in the example EX1_3, the final acquisition score in the above-described example EX1_1 is controlled as follows.

  46A to 46G will be referred to. In the example of FIGS. 46A to 46G, the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit, and it is acquired that the game is a “big game failure” regardless of which of the special Ea to Ed or the special F is won. The score image TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 0 (see FIG. 46A). In the case of “successful game”, if the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit and special F, special Ea, special Eb, special Ec, special Ed are selected, the acquired score image TGG1 is the final Acquisition score: 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, and 100 points are shown (see FIGS. 46B to 46G). That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final score: 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, 100 points, , Special Ea, special Eb, special Ec, special Ed.

  For example, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by a small hit, the effect control unit 403 increases the score of the mini game MG from 0 by the determination of “successful button press”. When the score reaches 50 as the upper limit for small hits, the score is not increased even if there is “successful button press” thereafter. On the other hand, when the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as special Ea to Ed or special F, the score of the mini game MG is increased beyond the upper limit for small hits according to the accumulation of “successful button press”. . However, if the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as special F, special Ea, special Eb, special Ec, the score of the mini game MG is 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, and 90 points, respectively. When it reaches, the increase in the score of the mini game MG is stopped.

  As described above, in the final result effect X3 of the example EX1_3, the special figure determination information 2110 is hit by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140, and the special Ea˜ It is suggested whether the special Ed or special F is won. In other words, in the final result effect X3 with respect to FIGS. 46A to 46G, the game after the short opening period 2130 by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140. The gaming state of the machine 100 is suggested, and this suggestion includes an indication as to whether or not the gaming state after the short opening period 2130 is a high probability gaming state (FIGS. 46 (c) to (g)), and a short In addition to the suggestion whether the gaming state after the opening period 2130 is a high probability electric support game state (FIGS. 46 (d) to (g)), the gaming state after the short opening period 2130 is a high probability electric support The suggestion of the number of times of providing electric support in the gaming state (the number of changes in the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained after the period 2130) is included (FIGS. 46D to 46G).

  When the special figure determination information 2110 indicates a jackpot such as special Ed or the like, depending on the input operation during the periods 2141 and 2142, the effect control unit 403 has a gaming state advantageous to the player after the short opening period 2130. It can be suggested to the player by the final result effect X3 (for example, FIG. 46 (g)) that the game state P [EX1_3] is set.

  After the short opening period 2130, the game is controlled in the gaming state P [EX1_3] which is relatively advantageous to the player or the gaming state N [EX1_3] which is relatively disadvantageous. Think about the number of support grants. The greater the number of times the electric support is provided, the longer the period during which the start condition is more likely to be established, which is more advantageous for the player. Therefore, the gaming state P [EX1_3] corresponds to a gaming state in which the number of electric support grants given after the short opening period 2130 is relatively large, and the gaming state N [EX1_3] is given after the short opening period 2130. It can be considered that it corresponds to a gaming state in which the number of support grants is relatively small.

  In this case, the special figure determination information 2110 that changes the gaming state to the gaming state P [EX1_3] after the short opening period 2130 includes at least special figure determination information indicating the special Ed, and the gaming state is changed to the gaming state after the short opening period 2130. The special figure determination information 2110 shown in N [EX1_3] includes at least special figure determination information indicating a small hit or special F.

  Special Ea, special Eb, and special Ec have different advantages / disadvantages depending on the comparison target. For example, when the special Eb is compared with the special Ea, after the short opening period 2130 of the special Eb, the game state P [EX1_3] (a game state in which the electric support is given 20 times) is relatively advantageous to the player. The game is controlled, and after the special Ea short opening period 2130, the game is controlled in a game state N [EX1_3] (a game state in which the number of times of providing electric support is 10) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, for example, when the special Eb is compared with the special Ec, after the special Eb short opening period 2130, the game state N [EX1_3] (game state in which the number of electric support grants is 20) is relatively disadvantageous to the player. The game is controlled by a game state P [EX1_3] (a game state in which electric support is given 30 times) that is relatively advantageous to the player after the special Ec short opening period 2130. become.

In the case where the special figure determination information 2110 is one of the small hits, special Ea to special Ed and special F are won, and the game is a great success, a predetermined probability KR ₁ [EX1_3] higher than 50% While the final acquired score indicated by the acquired score image TGG1 becomes a predetermined reference score (for example, 80%), the acquired score image TGG1 has a predetermined probability (1-KR ₁ [EX1_3]) (for example, 20%). You may make it the last acquired score to show become a gaze score other than a reference | standard score. When the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit and special F, special Ea, special Eb, special Ec, special Ed are won, the standard scores are 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 respectively. Points, 100 points. The score score may be a score different from the reference score among the six scores “50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, 100 points”.

  In any case, the final score is likely to coincide with the reference score corresponding to the type of winning. That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final score: 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, 100 points, This suggests that there is a high possibility of winning the special Ea, special Eb, special Ec, and special Ed.

  From the viewpoint of suppressing the monotony of the game, it is beneficial to execute the mini game. On the other hand, when the short winning opening 109 occurs, the player determines whether or not the gaming state becomes a high-probability gaming state after the short opening (that is, whether or not the special E or special F jackpot is won). ), Whether or not it becomes a high probability electric support game state (that is, whether or not the special Ea to special Ed jackpot is won), and how many times electric support is granted Embrace. The mini-game is related to such a matter of strong interest, and the game state after the short is released according to the input operation content during the mini-game. The expectation for the game will increase, and the fun of the game will increase.

  Assuming that there are four types of jackpots (special Ea to Ed jackpots) that are different from each other as the jackpot for bringing the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state after the short opening period 2130. However, as such a jackpot, there may be two types, three types, or five or more types of jackpots that are different in the number of times the electric support is given.

<< Example EX1_4 >>
An example EX1_4 related to the first embodiment will be described.

  In the example EX1_4, the special figure determination information 2110 in FIG. 35 is the special figure determination information that has been won for the big hits of A, B, or C, or the special figure determination information that has been won for the jackpot It is assumed that there is a possibility, and it is assumed that the big winning opening opening pattern of the A, B and C is the same as the small winning big opening opening pattern DKp11 (FIG. 10 (d)). Then, the number of rounds A, B, and C in Example EX1_4 is 2, and the short opening period 2130 is in the big prize opening opening pattern DKp11 triggered by the small hit, A, B, or C. This corresponds to the period from the start of the short opening of the first big winning opening 109 to the time when the short opening of the final winning opening 109 ends.

  Under the above assumption, in the example EX1_4, the final acquisition score in the above-described example EX1_1 is controlled as follows.

  47A to 47G are referred to. In the example of FIGS. 47A to 47G, the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit, regardless of whether the special A to C, special E or special F is won. The acquired score image TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 0 (see FIG. 47A). Acquired when the special figure determination information 2110 wins a small hit and wins through A, D, B, C, F (2R submarine), and special E (2R clash). The score image TGG1 shows the final acquired scores: 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, and 100 points, respectively (see FIGS. 47B to 47G). That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final score: 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, 100 points, , B, C, Special F, Special E.

  For example, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by a small hit, the effect control unit 403 increases the score of the mini game MG from 0 by the determination of “successful button press”. When the score reaches 50 as the upper limit for small hits, the score is not increased even if there is “successful button press” thereafter. On the other hand, when the special figure determination information 2110 is selected from A to C, Special E or Special F, the score of the mini game MG is set to the upper limit for small hits according to the accumulation of “successful button press”. Increase beyond. However, if the special figure determination information 2110 is won for A, B, C, and F, the score of the mini game MG is 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, and 90 points, respectively. When it reaches, the increase in the score of the mini game MG is stopped.

  As described above, in the final result effect X3 of the example EX1_4, the special figure determination information 2110 is hit by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140, and the A to A It will be suggested which of C, Special E and Special F is won. That is, in the final result effect X3 with respect to FIGS. 47 (a) to 47 (g), the gaming machine 100 after the short opening period 2130 by the acquired score image TGG1 indicating the final acquired score according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140. This suggestion includes a suggestion as to whether or not the gaming state after the short opening period 2130 is a high probability gaming state (FIGS. 47 (f) and (g)), and a short opening period. In addition to the suggestion whether the gaming state after 2130 is a high probability electric support game state (FIG. 47 (g)), in the case where the gaming state after the short opening period 2130 is a low probability electric support game state The suggestion of the number of times of providing electric support (the number of changes in the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained after the period 2130) is included (FIGS. 47 (c) to (e)).

  When the special figure determination information 2110 indicates a jackpot such as special E or the like, depending on the input operation during the periods 2141 and 2142, the effect control unit 403 is advantageous for the player in the gaming state after the short opening period 2130. It can be suggested to the player by the final result effect X3 (for example, FIG. 47 (g)) that the game state P [EX1_4] is set.

  After the short opening period 2130, the game is controlled in the gaming state P [EX1_4] which is relatively advantageous to the player or the gaming state N [EX1_4] which is relatively disadvantageous. Think about the number of support grants. The greater the number of times the electric support is provided, the longer the period during which the start condition is more likely to be established, which is more advantageous for the player. Therefore, the gaming state P [EX1_4] corresponds to a gaming state in which the number of electric support grants given after the short opening period 2130 is relatively large, and the gaming state N [EX1_4] is given after the short opening period 2130. It can be considered that it corresponds to a gaming state in which the number of support grants is relatively small.

  When attention is paid only to the number of times the electric support is provided, the special figure determination information 2110 that changes the gaming state to the gaming state P [EX1_4] after the short release period 2130 includes at least special figure determination information indicating the special E, and the short release period. The special figure determination information 2110 that changes the gaming state to the gaming state N [EX1_4] after 2130 includes at least special figure determination information indicating a small hit or special F.

  The advantages / disadvantages of A, B, and C differ depending on the comparison target. For example, in the case of comparing B with A, after the short opening period 2130 of B, in a gaming state P [EX1_4] (a gaming state where the electric support is given 20 times) that is relatively advantageous to the player The game is controlled, and after the short-open period 2130 of the communication A, the game is controlled in a game state N [EX1_4] (a game state in which the number of times of providing electric support is 10) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player. On the other hand, for example, when B is compared with C, after the short opening period 2130 of B, a gaming state N [EX1_4] that is relatively unfavorable to the player (a gaming state in which the electric support is given 10 times) The game is controlled by the game state P [EX1_4] (a game state where the number of electric support grants is 30) which is relatively advantageous to the player after the short-opening period 2130 of C. Will be.

In the case where the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit, and one of winning A through C, special E and special F is won, and the game is a great success, a predetermined probability KR ₁ higher than 50% [EX1_4] (for example, 80%) The final acquired score indicated by the acquired score image TGG1 becomes a predetermined reference score, but the acquired score with a predetermined probability (1-KR ₁ [EX1_4]) (for example, 20%) You may make it the last acquisition score which image TGG1 shows become a gaze score other than a reference | standard score. The standard scores when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by small hit, A, B, C, F, E are 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, respectively. Points, 100 points. The score score may be a score different from the reference score among the six scores “50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, 100 points”.

  In any case, the final score is likely to coincide with the reference score corresponding to the type of winning. That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final score: 50 points, 60 points, 70 points, 80 points, 90 points, 100 points, , B, C, Special F, Special E suggest that there is a high possibility of winning.

  From the viewpoint of suppressing the monotony of the game, it is beneficial to execute the mini game. On the other hand, in a gaming machine to which electric support can be given after the short is opened, there is a strong interest in how many times the electric support is given after the short is opened. Tension of the mini-game by conducting a mini-game related to such a matter of strong interest, and suggesting the gaming state (number of electric support grants) after opening the short according to the input operation content in the mini-game The feeling of expectation and the expectation for the result of the mini game are increased, and the fun of the game is increased.

  Assuming that there are three types of jackpots (Through A to C) which are different from each other as the jackpot for bringing the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state after the short opening period 2130. However, as such a jackpot, there may be two types, three types, or five or more types of jackpots in which the number of times of providing electric support is different from each other.

<< Example EX1_5 >>
An example EX1_5 related to the first embodiment will be described. In the examples EX1_1 to EX1_4, when the result of the special symbol determination for the special symbol determination information is a loss other than the small bonus, the effect control unit 403 is in the special symbol variation period for the special symbol determination information. The mini game MG may be performed. However, the mini game MG in this case ends at the same time as the end of the change of the special symbol or before the end of the change of the special symbol. Since the entire mini game MG is executed by executing the mini game MG over the short opening period 2130, the execution of the mini game MG executed at the time of a loss other than the small hit is stopped halfway. Will be.

For example, referring to FIG. 41, if the result of determination per special figure for the special figure determination information is a win (short hit, special E, special F, etc.) with short opening of the big prize opening 109, a mini game All KS _MAX unit game processes in the MG are executed. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information is a loss other than the small bonus, KS _A unit games in the first half period 2141 in the KS _MAX unit game processing in the mini game MG. Only the process is performed and the mini game MG is ended (therefore, the effect X1 is performed but the effects X2 and X3 are not performed).

<< Example EX1_6 >>
An example EX1_6 related to the first embodiment will be described. The mini game MG is not limited to the one described above.

  For example, in the mini game MG, the player may be prompted to press the effect button 118 for a long time, and the mini game MG may be configured such that the final score is changed according to the long press time during the mini game effect period 2140. The long press of the effect button 118 means an operation of continuously pressing the effect button 118 for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) or longer. When the mini game MG is configured in this way, it is determined that the game is “successful” if the player keeps pressing the effect button 118 for a predetermined reference time (for example, 2 seconds) during the mini game effect period 2140. The final score is determined by the method described above. If the player does not press the effect button 118 during the mini game effect period 2140, it may be determined that the game has failed. In the mini game production period 2140, if the long press time of the production button 118 is less than the reference time, the final score is lower than when the game is a great success and higher than when the game is a big failure. You just need to set the score.

  Or, for example, in the mini game MG, the player is prompted to press the effect button 118 a plurality of times (sequential hits), and the mini game MG so that the final score changes according to the number of times the effect button 118 is pressed during the mini game effect period 2140. May be configured. When the mini game MG is configured in this way, if the player presses the effect button 118 for a predetermined reference number of times (for example, 20 times) or more during the mini game effect period 2140, it is determined that the game is “very successful”. The score obtained is determined by the method described above. If the player does not press the effect button 118 even once during the mini game effect period 2140, it may be determined that the game has failed. In the mini-game production period 2140, when the player presses the production button 118, but the number of times of depression is less than the reference number, it is lower than the “game great success” and “game great failure”. A higher score may be set as the final score.

  In addition, the mini game MG may be any game as long as it uses an operation receiving means. For example, the mini game MG may be a quiz game that answers a quiz using an operation reception unit. The operation accepting means may be an arbitrary operation member provided in the gaming machine 100 and accepting an operation by the player. Here, attention is paid to the effect button 118 as an example of the operation accepting unit, but the operation accepting unit may be a lever, a dial, a touch panel, or the like.

<< Example EX1_7 >>
An example EX1_7 related to the first embodiment will be described. Although the method for realizing the final result presentation X3 according to the size of the acquired score image TGG1 has been described, the final result presentation X3 may be performed in any form, and is performed using an arbitrary presentation achievement element. Good. As already described, the effect realizing element is at least one of image display by the image display unit 104, sound output by the speaker 114, light emission by the effect light unit 115, light emission by the panel lamp 135, and driving of the movable accessory 130. Including one.

  That is, for example, the content that should be suggested by the final result effect X3 depends on the color or size of the cut-in image displayed on the display screen and the light emission of the effect light unit 115 depending on the type or size of the sound output from the speaker 114. It may be expressed by the color or light emission amount, by the light emission color or light emission amount of the panel lamp 135, or by the presence or absence of movement of the movable accessory 130 or the manner of movement.

  Referring to FIG. 48, more specifically, for example, in the above-described example EX1_1 or EX1_2, if the special figure determination information 2110 indicates special E or special F and the game is a great success, a short As an effect suggesting that the gaming state after the opening period 2130 is a high-probability gaming state, an effect of operating the movable accessory 130 may be included in the final result effect X3 and executed.

<< Example EX1_8 >>
An example EX1_8 related to the first embodiment will be described. In a certain operation of the gaming machine 100, after the special winning opening 109 is opened by the short opening period 2130, a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player (hereinafter referred to as advantageous gaming state) or a second that is relatively disadvantageous. It can be said that the game can be controlled in a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a disadvantaged gaming state). Here, the advantage / disadvantage corresponds to, for example, high / low winning probability of the jackpot lottery, presence / absence of electric support, or large / small of the number of electric support.

  In the examples EX1_1 to EX1_7, an effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the advantageous game state after the effects X1 and X2 according to the final score obtained based on the input operation during the preceding game period 2141 and the subsequent game period 2142. For example, as shown in FIG. 42D, the final acquisition score: production showing 100 points) is included in the final result production X3 and executed. Therefore, according to the methods of the embodiments EX1_1 to EX1_7, even if the game is actually controlled in the advantageous game state after the effects X1 and X2, if the final score is low, the game can be performed in the advantageous game state. The effect that suggests being controlled is not executed as the final result effect X3.

  However, in the examples EX1_1 to EX1_7, if the game is actually controlled in the advantageous game state after the performances X1 and X2, the content of the input operation during the periods 2141 and 2142 will be regardless of the final score. Regardless of the contents of the effects X1 and X2), after the effects X1 and X2, an effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the advantageous game state may be included in the final result effect X3 and executed.

  Specifically, for example, in the above-described embodiment EX1_1 or EX1_2, when the special figure determination information 2110 indicates special E or special F, the game after the short opening period 2130 regardless of the final acquisition score An effect (for example, an effect of operating the movable accessory 130 as shown in FIG. 48) suggesting that the state is a high-probability gaming state (advantageous gaming state) may be included in the final result effect X3 and executed.

<< Example EX1_9 >>
An example EX1_9 related to the first embodiment will be described. The effect control unit 403 selects a special figure change effect pattern for the determination target TT based on the analysis result of the change start command received from the main control unit 401. At this time, the mini game MG is played with the change effect of the determination target TT. What is necessary is just to decide whether to do. When the special figure determination target of the determination target TT corresponds to the special figure determination information 2110 in FIG. 35, the effect control unit 403 may determine that the mini game MG is to be executed with the variation effect of the determination target TT, and is not so. In this case, it may be determined that the mini game MG is not to be executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT. However, even when the special figure determination target of the determination target TT is a loss other than small hits, it may be determined that the mini game MG is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 0.5%).

  Of the effects produced by the mini game MG (see FIG. 35), the effect executed during the variation of the special symbol is a kind of variation effect for the special symbol determination information 2110, and during the short opening period 2130 of the special winning opening 109. The effect to be executed can be considered as a kind of hit effect for the special figure determination information 2110.

  Also, the first-stage game result effect X1 and the second-stage game result effect X2 are preferably related to each other. Specifically, for example, the effects X1 and X2 may be the same effects, or may include the same effects. The same effect here may be any effect that appeals to the five senses of the player. That is, for example, the fact that the effects X1 and X2 include the same effects as each other means, for example, that a common object (character image or the like) common to the effects X1 and X2 is displayed in common on the display screen, or the effects X1 and X2 The common music is output from the speaker 114, or the series of music is output from the speaker 114 without any interruption in the effects X1 and X2.

  In the first game period 2141, the first half stage effect of the mini game MG (hereinafter referred to as the first half stage effect 2141 ′) is executed, and in the second stage game period 2142, the second half part effect (hereinafter referred to as the second half stage effect 2142 ′). However, it is preferable that the first half production 2141 ′ and the second half production 2142 ′ also have relevance in production. Specifically, for example, the first-half effects 2141 'and 2142' may be the same effects as each other, or may include the same effects. The same effect here may be an arbitrary effect appealing to the five senses of the player. That is, for example, the effects 2141 ′ and 2142 ′ include the same effects as each other, for example, a common object (such as a character image) common to the effects 2141 ′ and 2142 ′ is displayed on the display screen, or This includes outputting a common music piece from the speaker 114 in the productions 2141 ′ and 2142 ′, or outputting a series of music pieces in the productions 2141 ′ and 2142 ′ without interruption.

  In the mini game MG described above in the example EX1_1 and the like, since the common unit game processing is executed in the first game period 2141 and the second game period 2142, the first half effect 2141 ′ and the second half effect 2142 ′ have a relevance in terms of performance. It can be said that it has. The effects X1 and X2 may be considered as components of the first half effect 2141 'and the second half effect 2142', respectively. Further, the moving speeds of the pair of timing instruction images 2201 and 2202 (see FIG. 36) on the display screen may be different between the first half effect 2141 ′ and the second half effect 2142 ′ (for example, in the second half effect 2142 ′). You may increase the movement speed).

<< Consideration of Invention Regarding First Embodiment >>
Consider the invention relating to the first embodiment.

The gaming machine W _{1 according} to one aspect of the first embodiment includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player (for example, 2130; see FIG. 35) is performed, and a symbol display unit. After the symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbols in a manner indicating the result of the determination, and after the symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating that the symbols are determined to play the special game , A special game executing means for executing the special game, and a first game state advantageous to the player (for example, a high probability game state) or a second disadvantageous to the first game state after the special game is executed. Game state control means for controlling a game in a game state (for example, low probability game state), operation accepting means for accepting an operation by a player, when the symbol is variably displayed, and when the special game is being executed And an effect control means for performing an effect using the operation accepting means, wherein the effect control means performs a first operation in response to an operation accepted by the operation accepting means when the symbol is variably displayed. An operation of performing a result effect (for example, X1: see FIGS. 35 and 41) and performing a second operation result effect (for example, X2) according to the operation received by the operation receiving means when the special game is being executed. After the result effect control means and the first operation result effect and the second operation result effect are performed, a suggestion effect (for example, X3) suggesting that the game is controlled in the first gaming state. And a control means.

  The player is strongly interested in whether the gaming state after the special game is the first gaming state or the second gaming state. In relation to such a matter of strong interest, an effect using the operation accepting means is executed, and the tension to the effect using the operation accepting means is suggested by suggesting the gaming state after the special game through the effect. The feeling of expectation and the expectation for the result of operation increase, and the fun of the game increases.

The description of the gaming machine W ₁ will be supplemented. The determination means, the symbol display control means, the special game execution means, and the gaming state control means in the gaming machine W ₁ are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100 (provided that the symbols are regarded as decorative symbols). The symbol display control means is realized by the effect control unit 403). The effect control unit in the gaming machine W ₁ is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The operation accepting means may include an effect button 118.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special winning opening may be a big winning opening 109, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big win game or a small winning game) with the opening of the big winning opening 109. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

  With regard to the first and second gaming states, the advantage / disadvantage is, for example, using the words of the first embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is high / low (the probability of being determined to perform the special game is high / low). ), Equivalent to the presence / absence of the provision of electric support, or the large / small of the number of electric support application.

/// Second embodiment ///
A second embodiment of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. The second embodiment is an embodiment based on the first embodiment, and the description of the first embodiment can be applied to the second embodiment as long as there is no contradiction regarding matters not specifically described in the second embodiment. . In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, an effect method using the mini game MG will be described.

  Refer to FIG. Information 2110 represents special figure determination information as the determination target TT. However, the special figure determination information 2110 in the second embodiment is the special figure determination information won for the special E, special F or special G jackpot or the special figure determination information won for the small bonus. And The period 2120 is a special symbol variation period for the special figure determination information 2110. After the end of the fluctuation period 2120, a short opening period 2130 accompanied by a short opening of the special winning opening 109 comes.

When the special figure determination information 2110 is won for the special E jackpot, the special F jackpot, and the small jackpot, in the short opening period 2130, the special winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the special E, special F, and jackpot respectively. By DKp5, DKp6, and DKp11, the short opening of the big winning opening 109 for the short opening times t _EO , t _FO , and t _SO is repeated a plurality of times (twice in the examples of FIGS. 10B to 10D). When the special figure determination information 2110 has been won for the special G jackpot, the short opening period 2130 of the special winning opening 109 for the short opening time t _JUBO is short-opened by the big opening opening pattern DKp7 corresponding to the special G. Is repeated a plurality of times (in the example of FIG. 10A, twice). Only when the special figure determination information 2110 has won the special G jackpot, the long opening period 2160 comes after the short opening period 2130 and the special winning opening 109 is closed for a certain period of time. In the long opening period 2160, the special winning opening 109 is opened for the time t _JUBO2 in the first round of the special G, and the special winning opening 109 is opened in the second to sixteenth rounds of the special G.

  When the special figure determination information 2110 wins the special E jackpot, the special F jackpot, the special G jackpot, and the small jackpot, the short opening period 2130 includes the big winning opening opening patterns DKp5, DKp6, DKp7, This corresponds to a period from the start of the short opening of the first big prize opening 109 in DKp11 to the time when the short opening of the final big prize opening 109 ends.

  In principle, the opening pattern (opening mode) of the special winning opening 109 during the short opening period 2130 is consistent among the four opening patterns DKp5, DKp6, DKp7, and DKp11. However, in any two of the four opening patterns DKp5, DKp6, DKp7, and DKp11, the opening pattern (opening mode) of the big winning opening 109 during the short opening period 2130 may be different from each other.

  Therefore, for example, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by the special E jackpot, the special F jackpot or the jackpot, the special winning opening 109 is set to the first opening pattern (DKp5, DKp6 or In the case where the first special game to be opened in DKp11) is executed and the special figure determination information 2110 has won the special G jackpot, the special winning opening 109 is set to the first open pattern in the short open period 2130. A second special game in which the winning opening 109 is opened in the third opening pattern (remaining part of DKp7) in the long opening period 2160 after opening in the same or similar second opening pattern (part of DKp7). Will be executed.

  When the second opening pattern is similar to the first opening pattern, the opening mode (opening time, number of times of opening, interval between adjacent opening timings) of the big winning opening 109 by the second opening pattern is such that the player cannot easily distinguish. It means that it is similar to the opening mode of the special winning opening 109 according to the first opening pattern. Therefore, the second opening pattern may be considered as a predetermined opening pattern determined based on the predetermined first opening pattern.

  The relationship between the periods 2120 and 2130 and the periods 2140 to 2143 is as described in the first embodiment, and the relationship between these periods and the effects X1 to X3 is also as described in the first embodiment. Accordingly, the effect control unit 403 responds to an input operation (that is, according to an input operation during the preceding game period 2141) when the special symbol variation display for the special figure determination information 2110 is being performed. X1 is performed. Next, the effect control unit 403 performs the second opening pattern (in the second special game) when the big winning opening 109 is opened in the first opening pattern (DKp5, DKp6, or DKp11) in the first special game. When the special winning opening 109 is opened at a part of DKp7), the second-stage game result effect X2 is performed according to the input operation (that is, according to the input operation during the second-stage game period 2142). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 performs a final result effect X3 according to those input operations (that is, according to the input operation during the preceding game period 2141 and the input operation during the subsequent game period 2142).

  According to the final result effect X3, after the short opening period 2130 (that is, after the effects X1 and X2), the big winning opening 109 is opened in the long opening period 2160 (that is, the big winning opening 109 is formed in the third opening pattern). Can be suggested to the player, or is the big prize opening 109 opened in the long opening period 2160 after the short opening period 2130 (ie, after the effects X1 and X2)? It can be indicated to the player whether or not (that is, whether or not the big winning opening 109 is opened in the third opening pattern). When the special figure determination information 2110 has won a special G jackpot, the long open period 2160 is started after the final result effect X3 is executed.

  Similarly to the first embodiment, for example, the final result effect X3 causes the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to become a high probability gaming state after the short opening period 2130 (or the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is high probability). It may be suggested whether or not the gaming state is set, and after the short opening period 2130, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the electric support game state (or the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the electric support game). It may be suggested whether or not the state is reached.

  The final result effect X3 includes an indication as to whether the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as a big hit, a special E (2R hit) big win, a special F (2R diving) big hit or a special G big hit. You may think that it is a production. Alternatively, the final result effect X3 may be considered as an effect including an indication as to whether or not the special figure determination information 2110 has won a special G jackpot. When the special figure determination information 2110 is won in the small win, the gaming state does not change before and after the short opening period 2130, so the final result effect X3 is the gaming machine 100 between before and after the short opening period 2130. It may also include suggestions as to whether the gaming state of the game changes.

  Hereinafter, a plurality of examples EX2_1 to EX2_6 related to the second embodiment will be described. As long as there is no contradiction, it is possible to combine two or more examples among a plurality of examples described with respect to the second embodiment. In particular, for example, the matters described in the example EX2_1 may be applied to the examples EX2_2 to EX2_6 as long as there is no contradiction. In the following, for convenience of explanation, the opening of the special winning opening 109 during the long opening period 2160 may be referred to as long opening.

<< Example EX2_1 >>
An example EX2_1 related to the second embodiment will be described. Also in the example EX2_1, it is assumed that the mini game MG including the plurality of unit mini game processes described in the example EX1_1 of the first embodiment is executed (see FIGS. 36 to 41). Similar to the first embodiment, the mini game MG is configured by repeating the unit game process KS _MAX times (see FIG. 41). If the “button press success” is repeated in the repetition of the unit game process, the score of the mini game MG increases toward 100 points.

  However, the final acquisition score, which is the score at the end of the mini game MG, depends on whether the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as special E, special F, special G, or small hit, and therefore short It depends on whether or not the long winning opening 109 is opened after the opening period 2130. Basically, a higher final acquisition score corresponds to the fact that the jackpot lottery result for the special figure determination information 2110 is more advantageous to the player.

  With reference to FIGS. 50A to 50E, a method of controlling the final acquisition score according to the example EX2_1 will be described. In the example of FIGS. 50A to 50E, the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit, regardless of whether the special E, special F or special G is won. The acquired score image TGG1 indicates the final acquired score: 0 (see FIG. 50 (a)), the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit, the special F (2R latent), the special E (2R collision), the special G (JUB) ), And the acquired scoring image TGG1 indicates that the final scoring score is 60 points, 80 points, 90 points, and 100 points, respectively (see FIGS. 50B to 50E). ). That is, for example, at the time of great success of the game, the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final acquired score: 60 points suggests that the information 2110 is won by the small hit, and the acquired score image corresponding to the final acquired score: 80 points TGG1 suggests that the information 2110 has won the special F (2R latent), and the final acquired score: the acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to 90 points has the information 2110 has been won the special E (2R crash) The acquired score image TGG1 corresponding to the final acquired score: 100 points indicates that the information 2110 is won as a special G (JUB). It can also be said that whether or not the long opening of the special winning opening 109 is executed after the short opening period 2130 is indicated by whether or not the acquired score image TGG1 shows the final acquired score: 100 points.

  For example, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by a small hit, the effect control unit 403 increases the score of the mini game MG from 0 by the determination of “successful button press”. When the score reaches 60 as the upper limit for small hits, the score is not increased even if there is “successful button press” thereafter. On the other hand, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won by special E, special F or special G, the score of the mini game MG is increased beyond the upper limit for small hits according to the accumulation of “successful button press”. Let However, if the special figure determination information 2110 is selected as special F or special E, the points of the mini game MG are increased when the points of the mini game MG reach 80 points or 90 points, respectively. Stop. Depending on the special figure determination information 2110, the amount of increase in the score by one “successful button press” may be changed. For example, when the special figure determination information 2110 is won for the special G, the special button determination information 2110 is a small hit, and the “successful button press” is performed more than when the special F or special F is won. The amount of increase in the score may be increased.

  As described above, in the final result effect X3 of the example EX2_1, the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit, the special E, and the special score determination information 2110 according to the input operation content in the mini game effect period 2140 by the acquired score image TGG1. It is suggested which of the special F and special G is won, and this suggestion naturally indicates whether or not the special figure determination information 2110 has won the special G (short open period 2130). And a suggestion as to whether or not the long winning opening 109 will be opened later).

  When the special figure determination information 2110 indicates a special G jackpot, depending on the input operation during the periods 2141 and 2142, the effect control unit 403 performs the long opening of the big prize opening 109 after the short opening period 2130. It can be suggested to the player by the final result effect X3 (FIG. 50 (e)).

In the case where the special figure determination information 2110 is one of the small hits, special E, special F and special G, when the game is a great success, a predetermined probability KR ₁ [EX2_1] higher than 50% While the final acquired score indicated by the acquired score image TGG1 becomes a predetermined reference score (for example, 80%), the acquired score image TGG1 has a predetermined probability (1-KR ₁ [EX2_1]) (for example, 20%). You may make it the last acquired score to show become a gaze score other than a reference | standard score. When the special figure determination information 2110 is a small hit and special F, special E, special G are won, the standard scores are 60 points, 80 points, 90 points, and 100 points, respectively. The score score may be a score different from the reference score among the four scores “60 points, 80 points, 90 points, and 100 points”.

  In any case, the final score is likely to coincide with the reference score corresponding to the type of winning. That is, for example, when the game is a great success, the acquired score images TGG1 corresponding to the final score: 60 points, 80 points, 90 points, and 100 points are the information 2110, the small hit, special F, special E, special G, respectively. This suggests that there is a high possibility of winning.

  From the viewpoint of suppressing the monotony of the game, it is beneficial to execute the mini game. On the other hand, when a short opening of the special winning opening 109 occurs, the player is strongly interested in whether or not the long opening is performed after the short opening (that is, whether or not the special G jackpot is won). The mini-game is related to such a matter of strong interest, and the game state after the short is released according to the input operation content during the mini-game. The expectation for the game will increase, and the fun of the game will increase.

<< Example EX2_2 >>
An example EX2_2 related to the second embodiment will be described. In the example EX2_1, when the result of determination per special figure for certain special figure determination information is a loss other than small hits, the effect control unit 403 performs a mini game in the special symbol variation period for the special figure determination information. MG may be performed. However, the mini game MG in this case ends at the same time as the end of the change of the special symbol or before the end of the change of the special symbol. Since the entire mini game MG is executed by executing the mini game MG over the short opening period 2130, the execution of the mini game MG executed at the time of a loss other than the small hit is stopped halfway. Will be.

For example, referring to FIG. 41, when the result of the determination per special figure for the special figure determination information is a hit (short hit, special E, special F or special G) with a short opening of the special winning opening 109, All KS _MAX unit game processes in the mini game MG are executed. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information is a loss other than the small bonus, KS _A unit games in the first half period 2141 in the KS _MAX unit game processing in the mini game MG. Only the process is performed and the mini game MG is ended (therefore, the effect X1 is performed but the effects X2 and X3 are not performed).

<< Example EX2_3 >>
An example EX2_3 related to the second embodiment will be described. The mini game MG is not limited to the one described above. For example, the matters described in the example EX1_6 of the first embodiment are also applied to the second embodiment.

<< Example EX2_4 >>
An example EX2_4 related to the second embodiment will be described. Although the method for realizing the final result presentation X3 according to the size of the acquired score image TGG1 has been described, the final result presentation X3 may be performed in any form, and is performed using an arbitrary presentation achievement element. Good. For example, the matters described in the example EX1_7 of the first embodiment are also applied to the second embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 51, more specifically, for example, in the above-described example EX2_1, when the special figure determination information 2110 is special G and the game is very successful, the long winning opening 109 is long after the short opening period 2130. As an effect suggesting that the opening is performed, an effect for operating the movable accessory 130 may be included in the final result effect X3 and executed.

<< Example EX2_5 >>
An example EX2_5 related to the second embodiment will be described. In the examples EX2_1 to EX2_4, an effect suggesting that the long winning opening 109 is opened after the effects X1 and X2 in accordance with the final score obtained based on the input operation during the preceding game period 2141 and the subsequent game period 2142. (For example, the final acquisition score as shown in FIG. 50E: an effect indicating 100 points) is included in the final result effect X3 and executed. Therefore, according to the methods of the examples EX2_1 to EX2_4, even when the long winning opening 109 is actually performed after the performances X1 and X2, if the final score is low, the winning winning opening 109 The effect suggesting that the long opening is performed is not executed as the final result effect X3.

  However, in the examples EX2_1 to EX2_4, if the long winning opening 109 is actually opened after the productions X1 and X2, regardless of the final score (therefore, input operations during the periods 2141 and 2142). Even if the final result effect X3 includes an effect that suggests that the long winning opening 109 is to be opened after the effects X1 and X2, regardless of the contents and regardless of the contents of the effects X1 and X2. good.

  Specifically, for example, in the above-described Example EX2_1, when the special figure determination information 2110 indicates special G, regardless of the final acquisition score, the long opening of the big winning opening 109 after the short opening period 2130 The final result effect X3 may be executed by including an effect (for example, an effect of operating the movable accessory 130 as shown in FIG. 51) suggesting that the action is performed.

<< Example EX2_6 >>
An example EX2_6 related to the second embodiment will be described. The effect control unit 403 selects a special figure change effect pattern for the determination target TT based on the analysis result of the change start command received from the main control unit 401. At this time, the mini game MG is played with the change effect of the determination target TT. What is necessary is just to decide whether to do. When the special figure determination target of the determination target TT corresponds to the special figure determination information 2110 of FIG. 49, the effect control unit 403 may determine that the mini game MG is to be executed with the variation effect of the determination target TT, but not so. In this case, it may be determined that the mini game MG is not to be executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT. However, even when the special figure determination target of the determination target TT is a loss other than small hits, it may be determined that the mini game MG is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, a probability of 0.5%).

  Of the effects produced by the mini game MG (see FIG. 35), the effect executed during the variation of the special symbol is a kind of variation effect for the special symbol determination information 2110, and during the short opening period 2130 of the special winning opening 109. The effect to be executed can be considered as a kind of hit effect for the special figure determination information 2110.

  In addition, the first-stage game result effect X1 and the second-stage game result effect X2 are preferably related to each other. Similarly, the first-half effect of the mini game MG (that is, the first half effect 2141 ′) and the mini game MG. The latter half of the production (that is, the latter half production 2142 ′) is also preferably related to the production. Regarding the relationship between the production X1 and the production X2 and the relationship between the first-half production 2141 'and the second-half production 2142', the description of the example EX1_9 described above is also applied to the second embodiment.

<< Consideration of Invention Regarding Second Embodiment >>
Consider the invention relating to the second embodiment.

The gaming machine W _{2 according} to one aspect of the second embodiment has a determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by the establishment of the start condition, and after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display means. A game display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a mode indicating the result of the determination, and a game in which a game ball can flow down after being stopped and displayed in a mode indicating that the symbol is determined to perform the special game A special game executing means for executing the special game for making a game ball enter an open state where a game ball can easily enter a special winning opening provided in a game area provided in the area, an operation receiving means for receiving an operation by a player, Production control means for producing an effect using the operation accepting means between when the symbol is variably displayed and when the special game is being executed, and the special game execution means includes the special winning opening. First A first special game that is in the open state with a release pattern (for example, a short open pattern with a small hit, special E or special F), and a second open pattern that is the same as or similar to the first open pattern in the special winning opening ( For example, the second special game can be executed with the third open pattern (for example, the long open pattern with the special G) and the open state with the open state after the short open with the special G). The control means performs a first operation result effect (for example, X1: refer to FIG. 49) according to the operation received by the operation receiving means when the symbol is variably displayed, and the first special game includes the first operation result. In response to an operation received by the operation receiving means in the case of the 1 release pattern or the second release pattern in the second special game, After the operation result effect control means for performing the effect effect (for example, X2) and the first operation result effect and the second operation result effect are performed, the special winning opening is opened in the third opening pattern. And suggesting effect control means for performing suggesting effects (for example, X3).

  The player is very interested in whether the special winning opening is opened in the third opening pattern after the special winning opening is opened in the first or second opening pattern. In relation to such a matter of strong interest, an operation using the operation accepting means is executed, and by suggesting that the special prize opening is opened in the third opening pattern via the operation, The feeling of tension for the performance using the reception means and the expectation for the result of the operation increase, and the fun of the game increases.

The explanation of the gaming machine W ₂ will be supplemented. The determination means, the symbol display control means, and the special game execution means in the gaming machine W ₂ are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100 (however, if the symbol is regarded as a decorative symbol, the symbol display control means is Realized by the production control unit 403). The effect control means in the gaming machine W ₂ is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The operation accepting means may include an effect button 118.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special winning opening may be a big winning opening 109, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big win game or a small winning game) with the opening of the big winning opening 109. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

/// Third embodiment ///
A third embodiment of the gaming machine 100 according to the present invention will be described. In the basic embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 20 and the like, as types of jackpots for the second special symbol (jackpots based on the establishment of the second start condition), special A to special D and general A to general C Was assumed to exist.

  Referring to FIG. 52, in the third embodiment, special D, which is one of the types of jackpots for the second special symbol, is read as special H. That is, in the third embodiment, in the determination per special symbol for the second special symbol (in the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition), when the big hit is won, the big bonus is a special rate of 67%. H. Like special D in the basic embodiment, special H belongs to the probability variation length and the number of special H rounds is 16 rounds. The special winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the special H may be the same as that of the special D in the basic embodiment.

  Further, in the third embodiment, it is assumed that the gaming machine 100 is an ST machine. Specifically, in the gaming machine 100 of the third embodiment, after the jackpot game with the big hit of special A to special H (excluding special F) is finished, the special symbols are changed for a predetermined number of times of ST. The game state is maintained in the high probability electric support game state only for a predetermined time (ie, until the big win lottery for the predetermined number of STs is performed), and the next jackpot is completed by the completion of the variation of the special symbol for the predetermined number of STs. If not won, the game state of the gaming machine 100 is changed from the high probability electric support game state to the low probability non-electric support game state which is the normal game state in the next change of the special symbol. Further, in the gaming machine 100 of the third embodiment, after the jackpot game due to the big hit of the special F (2R diving), the special symbol is changed for the predetermined number of STs (that is, the predetermined number of STs). Until the jackpot lottery for the minute is held), if the gaming state is maintained in the high probability non-electric support game state, and the next jackpot is not won by the completion of the variation of the special symbol for the predetermined number of STs, In the next change of the special symbol, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed from the high probability non-electric support game state to the low probability non-electric support game state which is the normal game state. The control of the game state after the big hit game of A to C is the same as in the basic embodiment.

  The number of STs may be any number as long as it is an integer equal to or greater than 1. However, it is desirable that the number of STs is greater than at least 30 in the gaming machine 100 in which the number of times of passing C support is 30. Here, it is assumed that the ST count is 70. Then, in the gaming state setting process associated with the jackpot of special A to special E, special G or special H, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON, and the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game remaining count Both “70” are assigned to J. In the gaming state setting process associated with the special F jackpot, the high-probability gaming flag is turned ON and “70” is substituted for the number of times X. In the game state setting process associated with the big hits of A, B, and C, as in the basic embodiment, the electric support game flag is turned ON, and the number of times J is “10”, “20”, “30”, respectively. Is substituted.

  FIG. 52 shows a special figure fluctuation pattern table (that is, a target special figure fluctuation pattern table) that is selected and used for the determination target TT of the second special symbol after the special H jackpot game ends. During the period when the high probability electric support game state is set, the game is basically performed by right-handed and the second starting condition is frequently established. Of the first and second special symbols, the second special symbol Fluctuation becomes dominant. Tables THt_f and THt_c are associated with the special H jackpot. The table THt_f is a special figure change pattern table for immediate notification mode (described later with reference to FIG. 55) and is included in the special figure change pattern table THt of FIG. As already described, the special figure fluctuation pattern table selected and used in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination may be referred to as a target special figure fluctuation pattern table. In the third embodiment, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the target special figure fluctuation pattern is selected and set from the tables THt_a to THt_f based on the current gaming state, various flags, and the like.

  After the jackpot game with the special H jackpot, the table THt_f is set as the target special figure variation pattern table for the first to fifth special symbol variations, and for the sixth and subsequent special symbol variations. The table THt_c is set as the target special figure variation pattern table. As described above, since the ST machine is assumed in the third embodiment, after the end of the 70th variation of the special symbol without any new jackpot after the end of the jackpot game with any kind of jackpot, The reference mode table THt_d is set as the target special figure variation pattern table (however, small hits are ignored).

  As described in the basic embodiment, the effect control unit 403 selects and selects one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes defined in the effect mode table Mt, based on the command received from the main control unit 401 and the like. An effect is performed in the selected and set effect mode (target effect mode). In the third embodiment, in addition to the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the reference mode, and the latent mode as the first to fifth effect modes, the plurality of effect modes include the sixth effect mode. Instant hit notification mode is included. The effect control unit 403 can execute different effects between the first to sixth effect modes. As already described, the effect mode selected and used by the effect control unit 403 may be referred to as a target effect mode.

  FIG. 53 shows an example of the effect mode table Mt in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 53, a mode flag is associated with each effect mode in the effect mode table Mt. The state modes selected as the chance mode, the branching production mode, the probability variation mode, the reference mode, the latent mode, and the quick hit notification mode as the production modes are “1”, “2”, “3”, “ This corresponds to a state where “4”, “5”, and “6” are set. The mode flag is stored in the RAM 433 and its value is variably set by the CPU 431.

  FIG. 54 shows the relationship between the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern table in the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 54, the main control unit 401 controls the chance mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a, the branch effect mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b, the probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c, and the reference mode special figure fluctuation. When the pattern table THt_d, the special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_e for the latent mode, and the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_f for the quick hit notification mode are selected and used as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table, the effect control unit 403 performs the chance mode, respectively. The branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the reference mode, the latent mode, and the quick hit notification mode are selected and set as the target effect mode.

  Similar to the probability change mode, the quick hit notification mode is an effect mode that is used in the high probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability electric support game state. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the quick hit notification mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the high probability electric support game state.

  It should be noted that the display mode of the background image and the decorative symbols in the quick hit notification mode may be the same as those in the probability variation mode. However, the background image may be different between any two of the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability changing mode, the reference mode, the latent mode, and the quick hit notification mode, and the display mode of the decorative design etc. May be different from each other.

  Specific fluctuation times when the target effect mode is the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the reference mode, the latent mode, and the quick hit notification mode are represented by the symbols tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, tHHe, and tHHf, respectively. Represent. Among them, the specific variation times tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd and tHHe are as described in the basic embodiment (see FIGS. 18, 31 to 34, etc.). Here, the specific variation times tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, and tHHe are 3 seconds, 10 seconds, 2 seconds, 13.5 seconds, and 13.5 seconds, respectively. Prior to the description of the specific fluctuation time tHHf, reference is made to FIG.

  FIG. 55 shows an example of the special map fluctuation pattern table THt_f for the quick hit notification mode. The special hit fluctuation pattern special table fluctuation pattern table THt_f includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_f1 for loss and a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_f2 for jackpot. Further, for comparison with the table THt_f, a special variation mode special pattern variation pattern table THt_c is also shown in FIG. The table THt_c in FIG. 55 is the same as that shown in FIG.

  The tables THt_f1 and THt_f2 are tables in which predetermined determination values are associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_f11 to THp_f13. Special figure fluctuation patterns THp_f11 to f13 are all special figure fluctuation patterns in which no reach effect is performed. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_f11 to THp_f13 are 2 seconds, 10 seconds, and 16 seconds, respectively. The variation time (16 seconds) of the special symbol defined by the special symbol variation pattern THp_f13 is shorter than the variation time (40 seconds) of the special symbol in the special symbol variation pattern THp_c13 selected when the big hit occurs in the probability variation mode.

  In the quick hit notification mode in which the table THt_f is used for selecting the special figure variation pattern, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_f1 when the judgment result of the special figure judgment is lost, while the judgment result of the special figure judgment is a big hit. In this case, the table THt_f2 is selected. Then, the CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_fi in the selection table (here, THt_f1 or THt_f2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_fi is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern (where i is an integer of 11 to 13).

  In the table THt_f1, a total of 470 judgment values “0 to 469” and a total of 30 judgment values “470 to 499” are assigned to the special figure variation patterns THp_f11 and THp_f12 (each judgment value is an integer). ), No determination value is assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f13. Therefore, when the special symbol per unit determination of the determination target TT indicates “losing” in the quick hit notification mode, the variation time of the special symbol at the time of indicating the determination result is likely to be the variation time of the special diagram variation pattern THp_f11 (FIG. In the numerical example of 55, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f11 is obtained with a probability of 470/500, and the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f12 is obtained with a probability of 30/500). On the other hand, in the table THt_f2, a total of 500 judgment values “0 to 499” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f13, and no judgment values are assigned to the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_f11 and THp_f12. As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number is an integer value of 0 or more and 499 or less.

  Reference is again made to FIG. As described in the basic embodiment, the specific variation time referred to by tHHa, tHHb, tHHc, tHHd, tHHe, and tHHf is the normal loss variation time, and the normal loss variation time is determined per special figure. This is the variation time of the special symbol when the result is “losing” and the variation time of the special symbol where the reach effect is not executed. Therefore, the normal loss fluctuation time in the quick hit notification mode, that is, the specific fluctuation time tHHf is 2 seconds defined by the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f11 or 10 seconds defined by the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f12. However, in each effect mode, when the result of judgment per special figure is “lost”, the loss effect that is executed with the highest probability is regarded as the normal lose effect, and the special symbol changes when the normal lose effect is executed. It is also possible to regard the time as a fluctuation time of normal loss. In this case, the specific fluctuation time tHHf is 2 seconds defined by the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f11.

  The quick hit notification mode is a mode for promptly notifying a player of the occurrence of a big hit without executing a reach effect that requires a relatively long time in the case of a big win. Therefore, no reach effect is executed in the quick hit notification mode. Therefore, the reach probability RKRf in the quick hit notification mode is zero.

  As shown in FIG. 56A, the effect button 118 and the cross key 119 are installed on a substantially horizontal surface 150 in the gaming machine 100. The production control unit 403 has a button drive unit (not shown) that drives the production button 118, and can use the button drive unit to move the production button 118 up and down with respect to the surface 150. As a result, The state of the effect button 118 takes any one of the reference button state, the half-projection state, and the full-projection state shown in FIGS. 56 (b) to 56 (d). The half-projection state and the full-projection state are states in which the production buttons 118 are projected from the surface 150 by a predetermined first distance and second distance, respectively, based on the reference button state. The second distance is larger than the first distance (for example, about twice the first distance). In principle, the state of the effect button 118 is the reference button state.

  With reference to FIG. 57A, the first loss variation effect realized by the effect control unit 403 in the immediate hit notification mode will be described. In the quick hit notification mode, the result of the special figure determination information 3110 for the special figure determination information 3110 is “losing”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f11 is selected as the special figure fluctuation pattern for the special figure judgment information 3110. At the time, based on a command (for example, a change start command) from the main control unit 401 indicating that, the effect control unit 403 is in a special symbol change period (a period during which change display is performed) for the special figure determination information 3110. The first loss variation effect is executed.

  The first loss variation effect includes a button drive effect EE1. In the button drive effect EE1, the drive process for changing the effect button 118 from the reference button state to the half-projected state is executed only once. The button drive effect EE1 is executed, for example, after 1 second or more has elapsed from the start of the variation of the special symbol (the same applies to a second loss variation effect and a jackpot variation effect EEf_O described later). After the button drive effect EE1, for example, immediately before, at or after the end of the special symbol change period for the special symbol determination information 3110, the state of the effect button 118 is returned to the basic button state. The first loss variation effect includes an effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a so-called “break” pattern in synchronization with the suspension of the special symbol variation.

  With reference to FIG. 57 (b), the second loss variation effect realized by the effect control unit 403 in the immediate hit notification mode will be described. In the instant hit notification mode, the result of the special figure determination information 3120 of the special figure determination information 3120 is “lost”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f12 is selected as the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure determination information 3120. At the time, based on a command (for example, a change start command) from the main control unit 401 indicating that, the effect control unit 403 is in a special symbol change period (a period during which change display is performed) for the special figure determination information 3120. Then, the second loss variation effect is executed.

  The second loss variation effect includes a button drive effect EE1 and a button drive effect EE2. After the end of the button drive effect EE1 common to the first loss change effect, the button drive effect EE2 is executed after the effect button 118 is returned to the standard button state (the same applies to the jackpot change effect EEf_O described later). ). In the button drive effect EE2, a drive process for alternately changing the effect button 118 to the reference button state and the half-projection state is repeatedly executed. That is, in the button drive effect EE2, the effect button 118 vibrates up and down. Although the period of vibration is arbitrary, it is, for example, about 0.5 seconds to 1 second. The button drive effect EE2 may be continuously executed until immediately before the end of the variation period of the special symbol corresponding to the second loss variation effect. After the button drive effect EE2, for example, immediately before, at the end of, or after the end of the special symbol change period for the special symbol determination information 3120, the effect button 118 returns to a state in which it is maintained in the basic button state. The second loss variation effect includes an effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a so-called “break” pattern in synchronization with the suspension of the special symbol variation.

  With reference to FIG. 57 (c), the jackpot variation effect EEf_O realized by the effect control unit 403 in the immediate hit notification mode will be described. In the quick hit notification mode, the result of judgment per special figure of a certain special figure determination information 3130 is “big hit” and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f13 is selected as the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure judgment information 3130 At that time, based on a command (for example, a change start command) from the main control unit 401 indicating that, the effect control unit 403 is in a special symbol change period (period during which change display is performed) for the special figure determination information 3130. The jackpot variation effect EEf_O is executed.

  The jackpot variation effect EEf_O includes button drive effects EE1 to EE3. After the button drive effect EE2 common to the second loss variation effect, the button drive effect EE3 is executed without delay. In the button drive effect EE3, the effect button 118 is in the fully projecting state.

  The jackpot variation effect EEf_O further includes an operation request effect EE4 for displaying an image prompting the player to press the effect button 118 on the image display unit 104, a movable accessory effect EE5 for operating the movable accessory 130, and a combination indicating a jackpot A jackpot symbol effect EE6 for stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols (for example, a so-called double eye such as “7, 7, 7”) is included, and these are executed in the order of effects EE4, EE5, and EE6. In the big hit variation effect EEf_O, the effect control unit 403 starts the operation request effect EE4 at the same time as the execution of the button drive effect EE3 after the button drive effects EE1 and EE2. When the operation request effect EE4 is executed, the state of the effect button 118 is in a fully protruding state. When the effect button 118 is pressed within the operation effective period set in the operation request effect EE4, the movable accessory effect EE5 is immediately executed, and then the jackpot symbol effect EE6 is executed. When the effect button 118 is not pressed within the operation effective period set in the operation request effect EE4, the movable accessory effect EE5 is executed after the operation effective period ends, and then the jackpot symbol effect EE6 is executed. . The jackpot symbol effect EE6 is executed in synchronization with the stoppage of the special symbol variation. Note that the jackpot symbol effect EE6 is a combination that indicates a jackpot after the effect that temporarily displays the first to third decorative symbols in a combination that indicates a jackpot (for example, a so-called double eye such as “7, 7, 7”). ~ The third decoration symbol may be completely stopped and displayed. The temporary stop display of the first to third decorative symbols refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are slightly changed to such an extent that the player can determine that the first to third decorative symbols are substantially stopped.

  FIG. 58 (a) shows the flow of effects when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f12 is selected after the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f11 is selected twice in succession notification mode. FIG. 58 (b) shows the flow of effects when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f13 is selected after the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_f11 is selected twice in succession notification mode.

  When the button drive effect EE2 is performed in the second loss variation effect and the jackpot variation effect in the immediate hit notification mode, another effect synchronized with the effect EE2 (for example, an effect using the image display unit 104) is also executed. Other effects may be common between the second loss variation effect and the jackpot variation effect. The player can increase the sense of expectation for the jackpot while the common effect (such as the production EE2) is executed between the second loss variation effect and the jackpot variation effect, which increases the fun of the game.

  With reference to FIG. 59, the jackpot variation effect EEc_O realized by the effect control unit 403 in the probability variation mode will be described. In the probability variation mode, the determination result per special figure of the special figure determination information 3210 is “big hit” and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c13 (see FIG. 55) is used as the special figure fluctuation pattern of the special figure judgment information 3210. When selected, based on a command (for example, a change start command) from the main control unit 401 indicating the fact, the effect control unit 403 performs a special symbol change period (change display is performed on the special figure determination information 3210). (Period), the jackpot variation effect EEc_O is executed.

  The jackpot variation effect EEc_O includes a reach effect and the aforementioned jackpot symbol effect EE6. The jackpot symbol effect EE6 is executed after the reach effect and is executed in synchronization with the stoppage of the special symbol. It should be noted that the specific mode of the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the jackpot symbol effect EE6 (whether it is a combination of “7, 7, 7” or “2, 2, 2”, etc.) is a plurality of jackpots If a plurality of effects EE6 are executed corresponding to the above, the plurality of effects EE6 may be different from each other.

  For example, when the first to third decorative symbols are changed, the reach effect is obtained after the first decorative symbols and the second decorative symbols are aligned on the effective line on the display screen of the image display unit 104. This is an effect in which only the three decorative symbols are changed, and the change time is made longer than that of the normal loss effect, thereby raising the expectation for the big hit.

  In any production mode in which a reach effect can be executed, the probability of winning a jackpot when the reach effect is executed is higher than the probability of winning a jackpot when the reach effect is not executed. In the probability variation mode adopting the example of FIG. 55, since the reach effect is always executed when the jackpot is generated, naturally, the probability of the jackpot when the reach effect is executed is the jackpot when the reach effect is not executed. Higher than the probability (0% in the example of FIG. 55). Note that the special figure variation pattern table may be modified so that the probability of winning a big hit when the reach effect is not executed is greater than 0%. In any case, the reach effect is a kind of special effect that suggests that the expectation of winning the jackpot is high (the expectation of execution of the jackpot game is high compared to when the reach effect is not executed).

  In the high-probability electric support game state, speedy on-hold digestion (reduction of the time required to change special symbols) is often required in order to obtain a large number of prize balls in a short time. In the quick hit notification mode, when a big hit occurs, the big hit game can be promptly announced (EE6) and a big hit game can be realized without using a relatively long reach production. It becomes possible. However, if the performance is always performed in the quick hit notification mode in the high probability electric support game state, only the feeling of speed is emphasized, and it cannot be said that the performance balance is necessarily good. On the other hand, an effect (a special effect such as a reach effect) that increases the expectation of a jackpot is also beneficial because the fluctuation time of the special time is relatively long.

Considering this, in the gaming machine 100 according to the third embodiment,
After the jackpot game by special H, in the previous period until the change display of the special symbol reaches 5 times from the start of the game control by the high probability electric support game state (the number of the special symbol change is less than 5 times) In the case of operating in the immediate hit notification mode, if it is determined that a special jackpot game is to be performed by the special figure hit determination in the preceding period, a relative short fluctuation time is used as the special symbol fluctuation time. Making it easier to determine, and
After the jackpot game with special H, it operates in the probability change mode in the latter period after the change display of the special symbol exceeds 5 times, starting from the control start time of the game in the high probability electric support game state, in the latter period When it is determined that the big jackpot game is to be performed by the special symbol hit determination, it is easy to determine the relative length variation time longer than the relative short variation time as the special symbol variation time. The post-stage period refers to a period in which the game is operated in the probability variation mode after the jackpot game by the special H, and thus indicates a period when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates from the sixth game to the 70th time after the jackpot game by the special H. .

  As a result, in a predetermined gaming state after the jackpot game, it is possible to achieve an effect with a sense of speed and an effect that expresses the expectation of jackpot expectation in a balanced manner.

  In the above example, the relative short variation time is the variation time defined in the special figure variation pattern THp_f13: 16 seconds (see FIG. 55), and the relative long variation time is the variation time defined in the special figure variation pattern THp_c13: 40. Second (see FIG. 55).

  In the example of the table THt_f2 shown in FIG. 55, when a big win is won in the previous period, the relative short variation time (variation time by THp_f13; 16 seconds) is selected and determined as the variation time of the special symbol with a probability of 100%. become. However, when it is determined to be a big hit by the special symbol determination in the preceding period, the actual special symbol variation time is selectively selected from a plurality of candidate variation times including the relative short variation time as one candidate variation time. The table THt_f2 in FIG. 55 may be modified as determined. In this case, the probability that the relative short variation time is determined as the actual special symbol variation time is less than 100% when it is determined that the special symbol per unit is determined to be a big hit in the preceding period, but it is higher than 50%, for example. Is preferred.

  In the example of the table THt_c2 shown in FIG. 55, when the jackpot is won in the latter period, the relative length variation time (variation time by THp_c13; 40 seconds) is selected and determined as the variation time of the special symbol with a probability of 100%. become. However, when it is determined that the special symbol per game is a big hit in the subsequent period, the actual special symbol variation time is selectively selected from a plurality of candidate variation times including the relative length variation time as one candidate variation time. The table THt_c2 may be modified as determined. In this case, the probability that the relative length variation time is determined as the actual special symbol variation time is less than 100% when it is determined that the special symbol per unit is determined to be a big hit in the latter period, but it is higher than 50%, for example. Is preferred.

  As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot game is determined to be a big jackpot in the preceding period and a new jackpot game is performed (hereinafter referred to as the preceding jack case), the relative short variation time as the special symbol variation time If it is determined that the jackpot game is determined to be a big hit by the special symbol judgment in the latter period, and it is determined that a new jackpot game will be performed (hereinafter referred to as the latter stage case), the relative length variation time as the variation time of the special symbol Is easy to determine.

  Here, “relatively short variation time is easily determined as the variation time of the special symbol” may mean “relative short variation time is determined as the variation time of the special symbol with a probability higher than 50%”. , “The relative short variation time is always determined as the variation time of the special symbol” may be included. Or, for example, “the relative short variation time is easily determined as the variation time of the special symbol” means that “the variation time of the special symbol is any of a plurality of candidate variation times including the relative short variation time as one candidate variation time. May mean that the variation time of the special symbol has the highest probability of being determined as a relative short variation time among a plurality of candidate variation times (for example, higher than 50%). .

  Here, “relative length variation time is easily determined as the variation time of the special symbol” may mean that “relative length variation time is determined as the variation time of the special symbol with a probability higher than 50%”. , “The relative length variation time is always determined as the variation time of the special symbol” may be included. Or, for example, “relative length variation time is easy to be determined as variation time of special symbol” means that “variation time of special symbol is any of a plurality of candidate variation times including relative length variation time as one candidate variation time. It may mean that the variation time of the special symbol has the highest probability of being determined as the relative length variation time among a plurality of candidate variation times (for example, higher than 50%). .

  In addition, for example, “relative short fluctuation time is easily determined as the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the case per front stage” means that the probability that the fluctuation time of the special symbol becomes the relative short fluctuation time in the case per front stage is It may mean that the variation time of the special symbol is higher than the probability (which may be 0%) of the relative short variation time. Similarly, for example, “the relative length variation time is easily determined as the variation time of the special symbol in the case per rear stage” means that the probability that the variation time of the special symbol becomes the relative length variation time in the case per rear stage is May mean that the variation time of the special symbol is higher than the probability (which may be 0%) of the relative length variation time.

  A plurality of relative short variation times may exist, and a plurality of relative length variation times may also exist. However, each relative length variation time is shorter than all the relative short variation times.

  The main control unit 401 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to a predetermined gaming state after the big hit game by the special H. The main control unit 401 can change the predetermined game state to an advantageous game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and the number of times the special symbol fluctuates after the game is controlled in the advantageous game state. When the specific number of times is reached (when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates exceeds the ST number starting from the start of game control in the advantageous game state), the game is controlled in the normal game state.

  In comparison with the loop machine, in ST machines where the period during which the game is controlled in the advantageous game state (for example, the high probability electric support game state) is limited, the big hit is as early as possible after the start of the game control by the advantageous game state. The player wishes that this occurs. At this early stage, operating in the quick hit notification mode and promptly notifying the jackpot when a jackpot occurs can give the player great joy as well as the speed of the game, improving the fun of the game. Figured.

  The advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state assumed in this embodiment are a high probability electric support game state and a low probability non-electric support game state, respectively. The high probability electric support game state is more advantageous than the low probability non-electric support game state in the ease of winning the jackpot (the winning probability of jackpot) and in the ease of establishing the starting condition. However, the advantageous gaming state may be more advantageous than the normal gaming state only in the ease of winning the jackpot (probability of winning the jackpot) or only in the ease of establishing the starting condition. For example, the advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state are a high-probability gaming state and a low-probability gaming state, respectively, and the presence / absence of electric support may be common between the advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state. Alternatively, for example, the advantageous gaming state and the normal gaming state may be the electric support game state and the non-electric support game state, respectively, and the jackpot winning probability may be common between the advantageous game state and the normal game state.

  Further, when the relative length variation time is determined as the variation time of the special symbol in the latter period (sixth to 70th rotations) in the mode for the immediate hit notification, that is, it is determined that the big hit is determined by the special symbol perception determination in the latter period. When the relative length variation time (variation time according to THp_c13; 40 seconds) is selected and determined as the variation time of the special symbol, the production control unit 403 suggests that the expectation of execution of the jackpot game is high. (For example, in FIG. 59, a finalized effect that indicates that a jackpot game will be performed after performing a reach effect (for example, FIG. 59) The effect EE6) shown is performed. On the other hand, when the relative short variation time is determined as the variation time of the special symbol in the preceding period (period of the first to fifth rotations) in the mode for prompt hit notification, that is, the big hit is determined by the special symbol perception determination in the preceding period. When the relative short variation time (variation time by THp_f13; 16 seconds) is selected and determined as the variation time of the special symbol, the effect control unit 403 does not perform the special effect but performs the finalized effect (for example, FIG. Production EE6) shown in c) is performed.

  When the relative length variation time is used in the latter period and the relative length variation time is used, it is possible to perform a special effect because the relative length variation time is relatively long. It is possible to gradually increase the player's expectation for jackpot. On the other hand, when the relative short variation time is used in the preceding period, the game progress with a sense of speed can be realized by performing the confirmed effect without performing the special effect.

  The reach production is a kind of special production, but the special production may be any production (story production or the like) as long as the production suggests that the degree of expectation of execution of the jackpot game is high. However, as in the case of the reach effect, in the gaming state where the special effect can be executed, the probability of winning the jackpot when the special effect is executed is higher than the probability of winning the jackpot when the special effect is not executed.

  Further, the finalized effect may be any effect as long as it is an effect that clearly shows the winning of the jackpot. For example, an effect of displaying a predetermined rainbow-colored image on the image display unit 104 during a special symbol variation period for certain special-figure determination information, an effect of causing the effect light unit 115 to emit light in rainbow, or a movable accessory If an effect that causes 130 to perform a specific operation is executed only when the special figure determination information has been won, the effects can be a kind of final effect.

  Although the third embodiment has been described on the assumption that the gaming machine 100 is an ST machine, the gaming machine 100 may be a loop machine similar to the basic embodiment in the third embodiment.

  In addition, in the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition), when the big win is won, the special type is special H so that the type of the big prize becomes a special probability. The symbol determination table TZt may be modified.

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Consider the invention relating to the third embodiment.

A gaming machine W _{3 according} to one aspect of the third embodiment has a determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a symbol based on the result of the determination. A determining means for determining a variation time for variable display, and a symbol display control for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after the variation time has elapsed since the symbol display means started the variable display of the symbol. And a game state for controlling the game in a predetermined game state after the special game is executed and the special game executing means for executing the special game when the special game is determined to be performed by the determination means. Control means, and the determination means is determined to play the special game by the determination means from when the game is controlled in the predetermined game state until the symbol variation display reaches a predetermined number of times. The first variation time (for example, 16 seconds) can be easily determined, and after the game has been controlled in the predetermined game state, the determination means causes the variation display of the symbol to exceed the predetermined number of times. When it is determined that a special game is to be performed, it is easy to determine a second variation time (for example, 40 seconds) longer than the first variation time.

  As a result, it is possible to realize a sharp game progress in a predetermined game state after the special game. That is, for example, when it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means from when the game is controlled in the predetermined game state to when the symbol change display reaches a predetermined number of times, the first relatively short By making it easy to determine the variation time, a new special game can be started quickly, and a game progress with a sense of speed can be realized. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special game is to be performed by the determination means after the change display of the symbol exceeds the predetermined number of times after the game is controlled in the predetermined game state, By making it easy to determine the two fluctuation times, it is possible to gradually increase the expectation for the execution of a new special game. As a result, for example, it is possible to achieve a balance between an effect with a sense of speed and an effect of expecting the execution expectation of a special game.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W ₃ , the gaming state control means can control a game in an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal gaming state as the predetermined gaming state. The game may be controlled in the normal gaming state when the number of times of the symbol variation display reaches a specific number greater than the predetermined number after the game is controlled in the gaming state.

After the special game, if the period during which the game is controlled in the advantageous game state (for example, the high probability electric support game state) is limited, a new special game is performed as soon as possible after the start of the game control in the advantageous game state. The player wants to be In the gaming machine W _{3, when} it is determined that a new special game is to be performed at such an early stage, a relatively short first variation time is easily determined, and the result of the determination is promptly given to the player. Can be announced. As a result, a great joy can be given to the player together with a sense of speed of the game, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, for example, the gaming machine W ₃ may further include an effect control unit that performs an effect when the game is controlled in the predetermined game state, and the effect control unit determines the second variation time. And a first special effect control means for performing a final effect suggesting that the special game is performed after performing a special effect indicating that the degree of expectation of execution of the special game is high. It is preferable to have a second special effect control means for performing the final effect without performing the special effect when the variation time is determined.

  When it is determined that the special game is to be performed after the symbol variation display exceeds the predetermined number of times and the second variation time is determined, a special effect may be performed because the second variation time is relatively long. It is possible, and the special performance can gradually increase the player's expectation for the special game over a relatively long time. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special game is to be performed before the symbol variation display reaches the predetermined number of times and the first variation time is determined, a game with a sense of speed can be achieved by performing a definite effect without performing a special effect. Progress can be realized.

The explanation of the gaming machine W ₃ will be supplemented. The determination means, determination means, symbol display control means, special game execution means and auxiliary game control means in the gaming machine W ₃ are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100 (however, the symbols are regarded as decorative symbols). The symbol display control means is realized by the effect control unit 403). The effect control means in the gaming machine W ₃ is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Symbol in the gaming machine W ₃ being may be considered a special symbol, may be considered a decorative symbols corresponding to a special symbol, in the following, for specific description, in the gaming machine W ₃ pattern is considered to be a special symbol, to supplement the description of the game machine W _3.

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 109, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 109. In this case, the determination in the determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special symbol determination and special pattern fluctuation pattern determination.

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The embodiment of the present invention can be appropriately modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. The above embodiment is merely an example of the embodiment of the present invention, and the meaning of the term of the present invention or each constituent element is not limited to that described in the above embodiment. The specific numerical values shown in the above description are merely examples, and as a matter of course, they can be changed to various numerical values.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to the old first-class type pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to other types (for example, the old-kind two-kind mixed type) pachinko gaming machine. The present invention may be applied to other game machines such as slot machines that are not classified as pachinko gaming machines. In a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is used as a game medium, while in a slot machine, a coin is used as a game medium.

  In addition, regarding the respective flowcharts, the order of the processes described above is merely an example, and the execution order of a plurality of processes can be arbitrarily changed or a plurality of processes can be executed in parallel without departing from the scope of the present invention.

100 gaming machine 103 gaming area 105, 106 start opening 109 special winning opening (special winning opening)
118 Production button (operation receiving means)
401 Main control unit (determination means, determination means, symbol display control means, special game execution means, probability control means, gaming state control means, auxiliary game control means)
403 Production control unit (production control means)

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
A determining means for determining a variation time for variably displaying a symbol based on the result of the determination;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after the lapse of the variation time after the symbol display means starts the symbol variation display;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed;
A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a predetermined game state after the special game is executed;
Production control means for producing an effect when the game is controlled in the predetermined gaming state ,
The determining means includes
When the variable display of the symbols from the game is controlled by the predetermined game condition is determined to perform the special game by the determination means Te odor until a predetermined number of times, it is easy to determine a first variable time ,
When the variable display of the symbols from the game is controlled by the predetermined game condition is determined to perform the special game by the determination means Te odor after exceeding the predetermined number of times, from the first time varying also rather easy to determine the long second change time,
The production control means includes
When the second variation time is determined, a first special effect that performs a definite effect suggesting that the special game is performed after performing a special effect that suggests that the expectation of execution of the special game is high. Control means;
A gaming machine , comprising: a second special effect control means for performing the final effect without performing the special effect when the first variation time is determined .