JP5952887B2 - 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.

  A certain gaming machine can control a game in an auxiliary gaming state (for example, a so-called “electric support state”) in which a start condition is easily established after a big hit game, and a predetermined number of times after the big hit game according to the type of the big hit. When the game is controlled in the auxiliary game state only during the period in which the change display of the minute is performed (for example, so-called “electric support 20 times”) and when the game is controlled in the auxiliary game state even after the period is exceeded (for example, so-called "Until next time") (see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2013-240637 A

  In this type of gaming machine, when the symbol changes for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot game, the player has a strong interest in whether or not the auxiliary gaming state continues after the change. He also has an interest (expectation) about the fact that he may win a jackpot at the time of the change. If a new production can be realized in association with the player's interests, the interest of the game is expected to improve.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of a game with respect to a gaming state and / or a special game notification effect.
For the purpose.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is established, and a predetermined symbol display means variably displays the symbol based on the result of the determination. When the special game is determined to be performed by the determination means and the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination, the predetermined game is performed a predetermined number of times after the special game is performed. The first specific gaming state where the start condition is likely to be satisfied until the symbol variation display is performed, or the start condition is likely to be satisfied even if the symbol variation display exceeds the predetermined number of times. A game state control means capable of controlling the game in the second specific gaming state that continues, and an effect control means for causing the predetermined effect means to produce an effect, wherein the effect control means includes the first specific game state or Previous When the game is controlled in the second specific game state, the game includes a suggestion effect control unit that performs an suggestion effect suggesting a determination result of the determination unit, and the suggestion effect control unit includes the first specific game state. Alternatively, when the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state and the symbol variation display is the predetermined number of times, the discontinuation notification effect for notifying that the state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied is not continued. Any one of a continuous notification effect for informing that the state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied continues and a special notification effect for notifying that the special game is determined to be performed by the determination means is performed. It is possible to perform a sign effect that suggests that, after performing the sign effect, the game is controlled in the first specific game state and the special game is not performed by the determination means. In the case where it is determined that the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state after the non-continuation notification effect is performed and the precursor effect is performed, the special game is performed by the determination means. If it is determined that there is not, the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state after the continuation notification effect is performed and the precursor effect is performed, and the determination When it is determined by the means that the special game is to be performed, the special notification effect is performed.

  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 notification effect of a game state and / or a special game.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an 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 game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. 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 shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. 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 mode fluctuation pattern table for normal modes. 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 special figure fluctuation effect pattern table in the effect control part of a gaming 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, normal 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 branch destination effect (X1) as a component of a branch effect. It is explanatory drawing of the roulette effect utilized for a branch destination turning effect (X1). FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of a branch destination notification effect (a jackpot notification effect, a chance mode continuation notification effect, and a normal mode transition notification effect) executed after the branch destination turning effect (X1) of FIG. 18. It is explanatory drawing of the branch destination effect (X2) as a component of a branch effect. It is explanatory drawing of the roulette effect utilized for a branch destination turning effect (X2). FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram of a branch destination notification effect (a jackpot notification effect, a probability change mode transition notification effect, and a normal mode transition notification effect) executed after the branch destination turning effect (X2) of FIG. 21; It is a figure which shows the flow of the 1 or more branch production performed after the big hit game is complete | finished. It is explanatory drawing of the branch destination effect (X3) as a component of a branch effect. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of a branch destination notification effect (a jackpot notification effect, a probability change mode transition notification effect, a chance mode continuation notification effect, and a normal mode transition notification effect) executed after the branch destination turning effect (X3) of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of four types of roulette displays which can be used in a roulette effect. It is a figure which shows the example of the roulette image which can be utilized in a roulette 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.

  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.

  An embodiment suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail. In this 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 present 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 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 balls pass through the start ports 105 and 106, that is, when the game balls win 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. Winning may be read as winning.

  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 will be described later).

  A frame member 113 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game board 101. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game board 101 on the four sides of the game board 101 in the upper, lower, left, and right sides and protrudes from the board surface of the game board 101 toward the player. 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.

  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. Each of these boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed from 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). In addition, the winning of the jackpot may be expressed as the occurrence of the jackpot (the same applies to the jackpot described later). 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. 7), which will be described later, each decorative symbol is a blue decorative symbol (for example, “3, 3, 3” and “7, 7, 7” indicating the normal length per unit). If you stop the display with a numerical symbol such as “2, 2, 2”, etc., except “”, and if you win the per-variable length (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, each decorative symbol is red 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 latent short winning (see FIG. 7) 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 player wins the jackpot lottery, in other words, when the jackpot lottery is not won), the first to third decorative symbols stop, for example, at a so-called break-off indicating a loser. . 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 game ends when the round winning prize opening 109 corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot 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 gaming state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than other gaming states (such as a normal gaming state) that do not involve the opening of the grand prize winning hole 109 (in other words, the jackpot gaming is the It is more advantageous for the player than a game without opening). The advantage here means that the player easily obtains more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is greater) as the special winning opening 109 is opened.

  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. 6 to be described later), and in this 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. 6 to be described later). 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, A non-electric support game in which an electric support is not given in an electric support game state, in which an increase in the probability of winning a lottery (and 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. Compared to the state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106. 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, ROM, and RAM in the main control unit 401 are also referred to as a main CPU, a main ROM, and a main RAM, respectively. The main CPU 411 reads various programs related to the progress of the game from the main ROM 412 and executes the read program using the main RAM 413 as a work area. As shown in FIG. 4, the main ROM 412 stores tables TAt, TZt, THt, FAt, FZt, FHt and DKt, and the main RAM 413 is provided with storage areas 413a to 413j. In addition to this, various tables can be stored in the main ROM 412, and various storage areas can be provided in the main RAM 413.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 401 includes a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start point that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A start port SW414b, a gate SW415 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning port SW416 that detects a game ball that has won a prize winning port 109, and a normal ball that detects a game ball that has won a normal winning port 110 A winning opening SW417 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 FIG. 4, 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 are connected to the main control unit 401. 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.

  Also, various display units in the information display unit 112 in FIG. 2 are connected to the main control unit 401 (however, the display units 204 and 205 are not shown in FIG. 4). 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.

[1-1. Main processing]
FIG. 5 lists the main processes performed by the main control unit 401. When power is supplied to the gaming machine 100, the main process is executed by the main CPU 411. In the main process, the main 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 main 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 main RAM 413 can hold the backup information stored in the backup storage area 413b for a certain period even if the gaming machine 100 is powered off.

[1-2. Timer interrupt processing]
The main CPU 411 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process for the main process at a period (for example, a period of several milliseconds or less) stored in the setting storage area 413a by the main process (see FIG. 5). In the timer interrupt process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes 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.

[1-2-1. Random number update processing]
The random number update process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the random number update process, the main 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 processing, the main 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 thereafter the same Count up. Here, for example, a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number are counted within the ranges of “0 to 398”, “0 to 99”, and “0 to 499”, respectively. 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 the arbitrary random number in the present embodiment takes only an integer value unless otherwise specified.

[1-2-2. Switch processing]
The switch process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the switch process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes a start opening switch process, a gate switch process, a big winning opening switch process, and a normal winning opening switch process.

  The start port switch process includes first and second start port switch processes (see FIG. 5). In the first start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the first start condition based on the timing at which the first start port SW 414a detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105 (that is, based on the winning to the start port 105). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are displayed as the special values. Special figure determination information (special figure holding information) including hit random numbers, special figure random numbers, and special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main RAM 413. In the second start port switch process, the main CPU 411 establishes the second start condition based on the timing at which a game ball winning the second start port 106 is detected by the second start port SW 414b (that is, based on the winning to the start port 106). Timing), the count values of the random number counter C1, the special symbol random number counter C2, and the special symbol variation pattern random number counter C3 in the counter storage area 413c are acquired, and the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 are acquired per special symbol. Special figure determination information (special figure hold information) included as a random number, special figure design random number and special figure variation pattern random number is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d of the main 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 prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later.

  In the gate switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 by the gate SW 415, and stores the random number counter C4 and the regular symbol random number counter C5 in the counter storage area 413c. Obtains the count value, and stores the information for determining the usual figure (ordinary figure holding information) including the obtained count values of the counters C4 and C5 as the random numbers per common figure and the common symbol random numbers, and stores the information for the usual figure determination in the main RAM 413 It memorize | stores in the area | region 413i. The common figure determination information storage area 413i can store the 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.

  In the big prize opening switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 109 by the big prize opening SW416. In the normal winning opening switch process (see FIG. 5), the main CPU 411 detects the game ball that has won the normal winning opening 110 through the normal winning opening SW417.

[1-2-3. Special design processing]
The special symbol process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 executes special symbol determination. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination, a special symbol design determination, and a special graphic fluctuation pattern determination. The above jackpot lottery may include special symbol determination and special symbol design determination, and may further include special symbol variation pattern determination. Therefore, the special figure determination may be considered to include a jackpot lottery, or the special figure determination and the jackpot lottery may be considered to be equivalent to each other. In the special symbol processing, the main 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. Then, after the special symbol fluctuation display is performed for the fluctuation time indicated by the special figure fluctuation pattern selected by the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, the special symbol is stopped at the symbol indicating the judgment result of the special figure judgment and the special symbol judgment. Let

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main 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 main RAM 413, so On the other hand, when the execution of the variation effect is instructed and the variation of the special symbol is stopped, the variation control command is set to the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the variation effect. In addition, when the result of the special figure hit determination shows that the big win or the small win is won, the main CPU 411 sets the opening command in the main RAM 413 following the change stop command, and executes the hit effect on the effect control unit 403. The start is instructed, and an end command is instructed to the effect control unit 403 by setting an ending command in the main RAM 413 at the end of the big hit game or the small hit game. These commands are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 5) described later.

  In the special symbol process, the main 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 CPU determines the special target of the determination target TT. By using the information for figure determination, judgment per special figure, special figure design judgment and special figure variation pattern judgment are sequentially executed. The special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is deleted from the storage area 413d (therefore, the number of held information U1 or U2 is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the special symbol processing, when the special symbol determination information is not stored in the storage area 413d, the special symbol processing is finished without performing the special symbol determination.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, 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.

  If the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure (that is, at the time of lottery lottery), the main CPU 411 performs determination per special figure using the table TAt1 and sets the high probability game flag to ON. If it has been set, judgment per special figure is performed using the table TAt2. Then, the main 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, the main CPU 411 has lost (that is, won the jackpot) 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. Here, the determination table TAt per special figure is formed so that the winning probability of the jackpot (winning probability of the jackpot lottery) becomes 1/399 and 10/399 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. It shall be.

  In addition, the main CPU 411 determines whether or not a small hit is made 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 main 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. Here, it is assumed that the winning probability per unit is 1/399 without depending on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag. 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.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots. As types of jackpots, there are special A to special G and general A to general C. 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. The larger the number of rounds, the more the number of prize balls that can be obtained by winning the big winning opening 109 in the jackpot game, which is more advantageous to the player. In each round, the big prize opening 109 is opened until the opening time of the big prize opening 109 reaches a predetermined time. However, in each round, even if the opening time of the big prize opening 109 does not reach a predetermined time, the big prize opening 109 is closed when the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 109 reaches a predetermined number. . In the following description regarding the opening time of the big prize opening 109, it is assumed that the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 109 does not reach a predetermined number in each round.

  The opening time of the big winning opening 109 of each round per probability variation length and per normal length is a predetermined long opening time (for example, 30 seconds), and each round winning winning opening 109 per probability variation short and latent probability short. Is a predetermined short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) shorter than the long opening time. In each round in the probability variation short hit and the latent probability short hit, the opening of the big winning opening 109 by the short opening time may be repeated a plurality of times. However, in this case as well, the total opening time of the big winning opening 109 in one round per probability variation short or latent probability short is shorter than one long opening time. 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.

  In the first round in the special G, first, the process of closing the big prize opening 109 after opening the big prize opening 109 for the short opening time is repeated a plurality of times, and then the big prize opening 109 is opened for a predetermined time longer than the short opening time. Open. In each round after the second round of special G, and in each round per probability variation length and normal length other than special G, the special winning opening 109 is continuously opened for the long opening time.

  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 special A to special E or special G jackpot game is over, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and the setting contents (high probability until the next jackpot is won. Maintain electric support game state). Actually, for example, after the special jackpot game of special A to special E or special G is completed, 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 winning probability of jackpot in the high probability electric support game state is “10/399”, after the end of the special A to special E or special G jackpot game, the high probability electric until the next jackpot winning It can be said that the sapo game state is maintained.

  After the special F jackpot game ends, the main 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. ). 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 big hit game of A, B or C, the main 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 the predetermined number of times of electric support. After the special symbol fluctuates by the 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.

  Note that even when winning a small winning game, a game with the opening of the big winning opening 109 (this is called a small winning game) is executed, but the main control unit 401 uses the winning of the small winning game as an opportunity. The game state (the winning probability of the big hit lottery and the presence / absence of electric support) 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. In the small hit game, the opening of the special winning opening 109 with a short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is repeated a plurality of times. Between the big hit game with a probable short win, the big hit game with a short win probability, the game with the opening of the big winning opening 109 of multiple short opening times in the first round of Toku G, and the big hit game, The opening mode (that is, the opening pattern) of the winning opening 109 may be exactly the same as each other, or may be similar to the extent that the player cannot easily distinguish them from each other.

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

  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 formed so that the types of jackpots for the first and second special symbols are determined by the above-described ratio (see FIG. 7).

  As can be seen from FIG. 7, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous to the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (ie, more Easy to get many prize balls). Here, “relatively advantageous” means that the expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the winning prize opening 109 in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the second starting condition is executed based on the establishment of the first starting condition. This means that the number of prize balls obtained by winning the winning prize opening 109 in the jackpot game is larger than the expected value. Similarly, a jackpot game involving the opening of the big winning opening 109 with a long opening time is relatively advantageous to the player over a jackpot game or a small winning game in which the big winning opening 109 is opened only with a short opening time ( The expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the big winning opening 109 is large). “Expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the jackpot game 109 in the jackpot game” is the expected value of the number of rounds in the jackpot game or the maximum value of the total opening time of the jackpot game 109 in the jackpot game It may be read as a value.

  In the special symbol processing, the main 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 that determines 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. 8 shows an example of the special figure variation 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 normal 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 main CPU 411 selects one table among the tables THt_a to THt_e based on the current gaming state, various flags, and the like, and among the plurality of special figure variation patterns included in the selected table. Then, one special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of the special mode special pattern fluctuation pattern table THt_d. In the normal gaming state, the special figure variation pattern determination is mainly performed using the special mode variation diagram table THt_d. The special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_d for normal 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 fluctuation pattern of the special symbol. For example, the special symbol fluctuation time (the length of time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is performed) is set. Defined. 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 main CPU 411 selects the table THt_d1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, and selects the table when the determination result of the special figure determination is a big hit. Select THt_d2. The main CPU 411 sets the determination target TT as the determination target TT when the special figure variation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special diagram variation pattern THp_di in the selection table (here, THt_d1 or THt_d2). A special figure fluctuation pattern THp_di is selected and set as a corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern (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 normal 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. 9, when the number of pending information (U1 or U2) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 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

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
Further, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process during the start port switch process (see FIG. 5). In the pre-determination process, the main CPU 411 sets, as a pre-determination target, the special-determination determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413d and put on hold. The special symbol design determination and the special symbol variation pattern determination 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, The pre-determination command that is included is set in the main RAM 413 and transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in the output process described later. The pre-determination process for certain special figure determination information is executed in the start-up switch process before the special figure determination information is acquired and stored in the storage area 413d.

[1-2-4. Normal symbol processing]
The normal symbol processing (see FIG. 5) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the common symbol determination information set with the highest priority in the general symbol determination information storage area 413i as the normal symbol determination target FF, and determines the normal symbol per-determination determination table FAt, Based on the normal symbol determination table FZt, the normal symbol variation pattern table FHt, and the general symbol determination target FF, etc. Is executed, and the determination result of the common figure determination is stored in the general figure determination result storage area 413j, and the change display and the stop display of the normal symbol are performed based on the determination result of the common figure determination. The information for determining the normal map that has become the normal map determination target FF is deleted from the storage area 413i (therefore, the number U3 of reserved information is decreased by 1) and transferred to another storage area (not shown). In the normal symbol process, when the general pattern determination information is not stored in the storage area 413i, the normal symbol process is terminated without performing the normal symbol determination.

  In the determination per common figure, it is determined whether or not the winning per common figure is won. When the winning is per common figure, the type per common figure is determined by the general symbol determination using the general symbol determination table FZt. 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. In the normal map variation pattern determination, the main CPU 411 selects a general map variation pattern for the normal map determination target FF from a plurality of normal map variation patterns included in the general map variation pattern table FHt based on whether or not the electric support is provided. To do. The regular pattern variation pattern defines the variation time of a normal symbol. The main CPU 411 controls the display of the normal symbols based on the stored contents of the general pattern determination result storage area 413j in which the determination result of the general pattern determination is stored. For example, after displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol for the fluctuation time indicated by the normal fluctuation pattern selected by the normal fluctuation pattern determination, stop the normal symbol at the symbol that shows the judgment result of the universal symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. Let

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
The electric accessory control process will be described (see FIG. 5). In the electric accessory control process, the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed.

  In the special prize opening process, when the result of the special figure determination indicates that the jackpot is won, the special prize opening 109 is opened / closed using the special prize opening pattern according to the type of the big prize, and the result of the special figure determination When winning indicates a winning game, the winning prize opening 109 is opened and closed using the winning pattern opening pattern for winning a small prize. In the big prize opening pattern table DKt, a big prize opening pattern defining the opening mode of the big prize opening 109 is stored for each type of jackpot, and a big prize opening pattern for small hits is stored. . The main CPU 411 realizes the big prize opening process with reference to the table DKt.

  As with the jackpot game, even though the bonus game is a short time, the big prize opening 109 is opened, so that the gaming state in which the big prize game is played is not limited to the other games without the big prize opening 109 being opened. The game state is more advantageous to the player than the state (the normal game state, etc.) (in other words, the special E or special F jackpot game or the jackpot game is more than the game without the opening of the big prize opening 109) It is advantageous for this). The advantage here means that the player easily obtains more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is greater) as the special winning opening 109 is opened. Further, in each of the above-mentioned special E, special F and special G jackpot games and small jackpot games, the number of times the big winning opening 109 is opened by the short opening time may be arbitrary. It is preferable that the jackpot game and the jackpot game by the special F and special G are common.

  In addition, the game state setting process (see FIG. 5) is executed in the big prize opening process during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game. In the game state setting process, the main 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 main RAM 413.

Therefore, in the game state setting process associated with the special A to special E or special G jackpot (see FIG. 7), the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are both turned ON, and the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game are set. Both “10000” are set in the remaining number of times J.
In the game state setting process associated with the special F jackpot, the high probability game flag is turned ON while the electric support game flag is turned OFF, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are “10000” respectively. And “0” are set. However, if a special F jackpot is won in the high probability non-electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set in the game state setting process associated with the special F jackpot. “10000” may be set for both the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J (that is, the gaming state may be changed or maintained to the high probability electric support game state). .
In the game state setting process associated with the big hit of A, B or C, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON and the high probability game remaining number X is set to “0”. Is done. In the game state setting process associated with the big hits of A, B, and C, “10”, “20”, and “30” are set as the remaining electric support game remaining number J, respectively.

  The high probability remaining game count X set in the game state setting process is subtracted by “1” every time the special figure determination 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 figure determination 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.

  In the electric Chu process, the main CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the normal symbol process. When a normal symbol lottery is won (per common symbol), the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

[1-2-6. Prize ball processing]
In the winning ball process, the main CPU 411 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls for winning at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. Is set in the prize ball information storage area 413g as a prize ball command.

[1-2-7. Output processing]
In the output process, the main CPU 411 sends information (including arbitrary commands) indicating the storage contents of each storage area in the main RAM 413 to each control unit (the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect) connected to the main control unit 401. Output to the control unit 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 main CPU 411 can transmit any information that it recognizes or holds (for example, information indicating the state 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 main CPU 411 returns to the main process (see FIG. 5).

  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 contents stored in the main RAM 413 to the outside (through the board 491). For example, it can be output to a hall computer in a game hall.

[2. Prize ball control unit]
The winning ball control unit 402 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The prize ball control unit 402 pays out a prize ball based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401.

  Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the prize ball control unit 402 is provided with 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 front surface of the frame. A ball presence detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a game ball in the hit ball supply tray 120 and a full tank detection SW 427 that detects that the hit 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]
The effect control unit 403 includes a CPU 431, a ROM 432, a RAM 433, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like (see FIG. 4). The CPU, ROM, and RAM in the effect control unit 403 are also referred to as a sub CPU, a sub ROM, and a sub RAM, respectively. The sub CPU 431 reads various programs related to the control of effects performed by the gaming machine 100 from the sub ROM 432, and executes the read programs using the sub RAM 433 as a work area.

  The effect control unit 403 includes an image / sound control unit (not shown) that performs display control of the image display unit 104 and sound output control of the speaker 114, lighting control of the effect light unit 115 and the board lamp 135 on the game board 101, and A lamp control unit (not shown) that performs drive control of the movable accessory 130 is provided. In addition, the effect control unit 403 is connected to an effect button 118 and a cross key 119 for receiving an operation from the player. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player with respect to the effect button 118 and the cross key 119.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes an arbitrary effect including a change effect using an effect realizing element (effect means). That is, the production control unit 403 controls the production realization element to cause the production realization element to perform a desired production (the main body of the production in this expression is the production realization element, but in the description of this embodiment, The effect control unit 403 is regarded as the main subject of the effect). The effect realizing element includes at least one of the image display unit 104, the speaker 114, the effect light unit 115, the panel lamp 135, and the movable accessory 130. 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 includes an effect that suggests a determination result of the special symbol determination. It should be noted that the suggestion, notification, notification, or notification by effect may be considered to be for the player unless otherwise specified.

[3-1. Production main processing]
FIG. 10 lists the main processes performed by the effect control unit 403. When power is supplied to the effect control unit 403, the effect main process is executed by the sub CPU 431. In the effect main process, the sub CPU 431 performs initial setting of a built-in device such as CTC in the effect control unit 403 and stores the setting content in the sub RAM 433.

[3-2. Production timer interrupt processing]
The sub CPU 431 interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process for the effect main process at a cycle according to the setting content stored in the sub RAM 433 by the effect main process (see FIG. 10). In the effect timer interruption process, the sub CPU 431 sequentially executes a command reception process and an operation reception process.

[3-2-1. Command reception processing]
In the command reception process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a hit effect process.

[3-2-1-1. Special drawing production process]
The special figure effect process includes an effect start process and an effect end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the variation effect by executing the effect start process in response to the reception of the variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then performs the effect in response to the reception of the variation stop command from the main control unit 401. The variation effect is ended by executing the end process. The effect start process includes a variable effect pattern selection process. In the variation effect pattern selection process, the sub CPU 431 selects and determines a special figure variation effect pattern from the special figure variation effect pattern table stored in the sub ROM 432 based on the command received from the main control unit 401. The variation effect by the selected and determined special figure variation effect pattern is executed in the special figure effect process.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the special figure variation effect pattern table TEt stored in the sub ROM 432. 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. FIG. 11 shows six different special figure fluctuation effect patterns TEp_d11 to TEp_d16 as a 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. 9) in a one-to-one relationship. That is, when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_di is selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination of the main control unit 401, the special figure fluctuation production pattern TEp_di is selected in the fluctuation presentation pattern selection process of the presentation control unit 403, and the special figure fluctuation production pattern is selected. The variation effect by TEp_di is executed in the special drawing effect process (where i is an integer).

  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 by the pattern TEp_d12, a low reliability reach production by the pattern TEp_d13, a medium reliability reach production by the pattern TEp_d14, a high reliability reach production by the pattern TEp_d15, and a premier reach production by the pattern TEp_d16. 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 with respect to the jackpot (that is, the expectation of occurrence of jackpot) is high.

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 advance notification effect that takes place during the variation of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ (variation effect), fluctuations before the start of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q ₁ It may be a pre-reading notice effect to be performed. Reliability may be read as expected.

  Further, when the sub CPU 431 receives a prior determination command from the main control unit 401, the sub CPU 431 performs a pending increase process in the command reception process. In the hold increase process, a hold image corresponding to the prior determination target is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104. The reserved image corresponding to the advance determination target is later deleted from the image display unit 104 or shifted to a specific display position when the change start command is received when the advance determination target becomes the determination target TT. . The sub CPU 431 can also perform a pre-reading notice effect on the prior determination target based on the prior determination command.

[3-2-1-2. General drawing processing]
The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 10) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. A command related to the normal symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation of the normal symbol. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes.

[3-2-1-3. Winning effect processing]
The winning effect process (see FIG. 10) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. An opening command and an ending command are respectively transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 as commands related to the win effect at the start and end of the win game that is a big hit game or a small hit game. In the winning effect process, the effect control unit 403 starts the winning effect in response to the reception of the opening command, and ends the winning effect in response to the reception of the ending command.

[3-2-2. Operation acceptance process]
In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 10), the sub CPU 431 operates based on a signal from the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 to the player's operation state on the effect button 118 or the cross key 119 (whether or not an operation has been input and the content of the operation). ) The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect according to the recognized operation state.

<< Relationship between production mode and special figure variation pattern table >>
FIG. 12 shows an effect mode table Mt stored in the sub ROM 432 of the effect control unit 403. The sub CPU 431 selects and sets one effect mode from the 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 various effects including a variable effect in the target effect mode. The plurality of effect modes include a chance mode, a branch effect mode, a probability change mode, a normal 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 normal mode, and the latent mode. The significance of each effect mode will become clear from the following description. As shown in FIG. 12, a mode flag is associated with each effect mode in the effect mode table Mt. When the chance mode, branching effect mode, probability change mode, normal mode, and latent mode are selected and used as the effect modes, 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 sub RAM 433, and the value is variably set by the sub CPU 431.

  FIG. 13 shows the relationship between the effect mode and the special figure variation pattern table. Hereinafter, for the sake of clarification, the special figure fluctuation pattern table selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination and used for the fluctuation of the special symbol may be referred to as a target special figure fluctuation pattern table.

  FIG. 14 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. 15 is a diagram illustrating a special figure variation pattern table (that is, a target special figure variation 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. 13 (see also FIG. 8), 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 normal mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_e for latent mode are selected and used as the target special figure fluctuation pattern table, the production control unit 403 respectively performs the chance mode, the branch production mode, and the probability variation. The mode, the normal mode, and the latent mode are selected and set as the target effect mode.

  In the initial state, the normal mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d is set in the target special figure fluctuation pattern table and the normal 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 controller 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. 16A to 16E show display examples of the image display unit 104 in the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability variation mode, the normal 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 image is different between the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability changing mode, the normal mode, and the latent mode, and the display mode of the decorative pattern etc. can be different between the chance mode, the branching effect mode, the probability changing mode, the normal mode, and the latent mode. .

  The chance mode (see FIG. 13) 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 informs 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 variation mode (see FIG. 13) corresponding to the table THt_c is used in the high-probability electric support game state, and an effect mode (a jackpot winning prize) that suggests 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. 13) 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. It may include production. A specific example of the branch effect will be described later.

  The normal mode (see FIG. 13) 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 normal mode can relatively easily understand that the current gaming state is the low probability non-electric support gaming state.

  The latent mode (see FIG. 13) corresponding to the table THt_e is used in common 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 a high probability game state. This is a production mode that suggests the existence 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.

  The variation time and reach probability of normal loss shown in FIG. 13 will be described later, and the contents of 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 Can perform a branch effect in the branch effect mode. The branch effect is a kind of variation effect for the determination target TT. The branch effect may be all or part of the variable effect. 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. 17 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. 17, 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.

  The branching effect includes a branch destination turning effect and a branch destination notifying effect (see FIG. 17), and the branch destination notifying effect is executed after the branch destination turning effect. The branch effect (particularly the branch destination notification effect) may be performed until immediately before the start of the next change of the special symbol change in the reference number.

――― Branching point production A1 ―――
With reference to FIG. 18, a branch destination turning effect X1, which is an example of a branch destination turning effect, will be described. For example, after the end of the jackpot game of A, B, and C, the branch destination effect X1 can be performed in the changing effect when the number of changes of the special symbol is 10th or 20th rotation (details are shown in FIG. 24). Later). FIG. 18 illustrates an example of display contents of the image display unit 104 in the branch destination turning effect X1. In the branch destination direction effect X1, the jackpot suggesting region R _{BNS in} which the character “BONUS” is shown, the chance mode continuation suggesting region R _{CNT in} which the character “Continue Chance Time” is shown, and the character “End of Chance Time” are shown normally Operation of the roulette image RLT _{X1 including the} mode transition suggestion region R _{END, the} character image 1121 indicating the characters “Stop the roulette with the targeted frame!”, The button image 1122 imitating the effect button 118, and the effect button 118 An effective period image 1123 indicating the effective period is displayed on the image display unit 104. In FIG. 18, reference numeral 1124 represents a decorative design that is displayed in a variable manner. In the gaming machine 100, the game term “chance time” corresponds to the chance mode, and the game term “RUSH” (see FIG. 21) described later corresponds to the probability variation mode.

The effect control unit 403 sets all or a part of the execution period of the branch destination effect as the operation effective period, and in order to prompt the player to press the effect button 118 within the operation effective period, the character image 1121 and the button image 1122 The effective period image 1123 is displayed on the image display unit 104, while the roulette effect by the roulette image RLT _X1 is performed as a component of the branch destination effect X1.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the roulette effect in the branch destination turning effect X1, for example, the brightness of one of the regions R _BNS , R _CNT and R _END on the image display unit 104 is determined from the brightness of the remaining two regions. The region where the brightness is increased is sequentially switched among the regions R _BNS , R _CNT and R _END . The effect control unit 403 sets one of the regions R _BNS , R _CNT, and R _END as the roulette stop region. 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 highlighting of the roulette stop area means, for example, that the brightness of the area set as the roulette stop area among the areas R _BNS , R _CNT and R _END is set higher than the remaining two areas, and the setting state is set It means maintaining for a predetermined time or more.

Referring to FIGS. 20A to 20C, the fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area corresponds to the branch destination notification effect. The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area in which the jackpot suggesting area R _BNS is set as the roulette stop area suggests and notifies that the determination target TT has won the jackpot and it has been determined that the determination target TT will be played with the jackpot game. It is a jackpot notification production. Chance mode continuation suggestion area R _CNT is set as the roulette stop area, and the fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area is a game in the chance mode that has been maintained after the jackpot game (in other words, the state in which the variation effect is performed in the chance mode) Or the state in which the target effect mode is set to the chance mode) is a chance mode continuation notification effect indicating and informing that the next variation of the special symbol continues. The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area in which the normal mode transition suggestion area R _END is set as the roulette stop area is a game in the chance mode that has been maintained after the jackpot game (in other words, a state in which a variation effect is performed in the chance mode) (Or the state where the target effect mode is set to the chance mode) suggests and notifies that the next change of the special symbol does not continue, and the target effect mode shifts to the normal mode in the next change of the special symbol. This is a normal mode transition notification effect (chance mode non-continuous notification effect) that suggests and notifies the user.

――― Branching point production X2 ―――
With reference to FIG. 21, a branch destination turning effect X2, which is another example of the branch destination turning effect, will be described. After the end of the jackpot game, the branch destination turning effect X2 can be performed in the changing effect when the number of changes of the special symbol is 10, 20, or 30th (details will be described later with reference to FIG. 24). FIG. 21 illustrates an example of display contents of the image display unit 104 in the branch destination effect X2. In the branch destination direction effect X2, a normal mode in which a jackpot suggestion region R _{BNS in} which the character “BONUS” is indicated, a probability variation mode transition indication region R _{RUSH in} which the character “RUSH rush” is indicated, and a character “chance time end” is indicated A roulette image RLT _X2 composed of the transition suggestion region R _END and a character image 1121, a button image 1122, an effective period image 1123, and a decorative design 1124 similar to those shown in FIG. 18 are displayed on the image display unit 104.

The effect control unit 403 sets all or a part of the execution period of the branch destination effect as the operation effective period, and in order to prompt the player to press the effect button 118 within the operation effective period, the character image 1121 and the button image 1122 The effective period image 1123 is displayed on the image display unit 104, while the roulette effect by the roulette image RLT _X2 is performed as a component of the branch destination effect X2.

FIG. 22 shows a roulette effect in the branch destination effect X2. The roulette effect in the branch destination effect X2 is the same as the roulette effect in the branch destination effect X1 described above. Therefore, the effect control unit 403 performs fixed highlighting of the roulette stop area after sequentially switching the areas where the brightness is relatively high among the areas R _BNS , R _RUSH and R _END . The effect control unit 403 sets one of the regions R _BNS , R _RUSH, and R _{END as} the roulette stop region.

Referring to FIGS. 23A to 23C, the fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area corresponds to the branch destination notification effect. The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area where the probability change mode transition suggestion area R _RUSH is set as the roulette stop area indicates that the target effect mode shifts to the probability change mode in the next change of the special symbol (that is, the gaming state is a high probability electric support game state) It is a probability change mode transition notification effect that suggests and notifies that the change to The fixed emphasis display of the roulette stop area in which the jackpot suggestion area R _BNS and the normal mode transition suggestion area R _END are set as the roulette stop area corresponds to the above-mentioned jackpot notification effect and normal mode transition notification effect, respectively.

  With reference to FIG. 24, 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. After the special bonus game of Special B, Special C, Communicator A, Communicator B, or Communicator C is completed, in the special effect when the number of changes of the special symbol is the 10th rotation, or the special bonus game of Special C, Communicator B or Communist C After the end of, the branch destination turning effect X1 can be performed in the changing effect when the number of changes of the special symbol is the 20th rotation. In addition, after the end of the special A or tsutsuchi jackpot game, in the changing effect when the number of changes of the special symbol is the 10th rotation, or after the end of the special B or tsutsuchi jackpot game, the number of changes of the special symbol is In the variation effect at the 20th turn, or after the end of the special C or tsutsuchi jackpot game, the branch destination effect X2 can be performed in the change effect when the number of changes of the special symbol is the 30th turn. .

In the roulette effect, which area is set as the roulette stop area does not depend on the player's operation, but depends on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT and the type of jackpot 1150. In FIG. 24, after the jackpot game 1151, it is assumed that no new jackpot has occurred until the change of the special symbol for 30 times is completed.
Under the above assumption, the roulette stop area in the branch effect when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 is the first reference number (10),
If jackpot 1150 is special A, it is set to area R _RUSH ,
If jackpot 1150 is special B, special C, B or C, it is set in the region _RCNT ,
If the jackpot 1150 is A, the area R _END is set.
Under the above assumption, the roulette stop area in the branch effect when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 is the second reference number (20),
If jackpot 1150 is special B, it will be set to area R _RUSH ,
If jackpot 1150 is special C or through C, it is set to the region _RCNT ,
If the jackpot 1150 is B, the area R _END is set.
Under the above assumption, the roulette stop area in the branch effect when the number of changes of the special symbol after the end of the jackpot game 1151 is the third reference number (30),
If jackpot 1150 is special C, it is set to region R _RUSH ,
If the jackpot 1150 is C, the area R _END is set.

Unlike the above assumption, the roulette stop area is set to the jackpot suggestion area R _BNS when the result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT when the branch effect is executed indicates that the jackpot is won. However, the roulette stop area may be set to the area R _BNS only when the result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT indicates a big win with the opening of the big winning opening 109 due to the long opening time. good. When the branch effect is executed after the special jackpot 1150 of Special A, Special B, Special C, A, B, or C, the game is basically played with a right hand, so the starting condition to be satisfied is Since it is mainly the second start condition, the jackpot that can be generated at that time is usually a jackpot that accompanies the opening of the big winning opening 109 (see FIG. 15). In the variation effect when the number of variations of the special symbol matches the reference number (10, 20 or 30) after the special hit game of Special B, Special C, Communication A, Communication B or Communication C is finished, the determination target TT When the result of the special figure determination indicates that the special E or special F jackpot is won, a fluctuating effect different from the branch effect may be performed.

――― Branching point production X3 ―――
With reference to FIG. 25, a branch destination turning effect X3 which is still another example of the branch destination turning effect will be described. Even if the jackpot 1150 is any of Special A, Special B, Special C, A, B, and C, after the jackpot game 1151 is over, the special symbol changes 10th, 20th or 30th In the variation effect, the branch destination effect X3 can be performed.

FIG. 25 illustrates an example of display contents of the image display unit 104 in the branch destination effect X3. In the branch destination direction effect X3, a roulette image RLT _X3 composed of the above-described regions R _BNS , R _RUSH , R _CNT and R _END, a character image 1121, a button image 1122, an effective period image 1123, and the like shown in FIG. A decorative pattern 1124 is displayed on the image display unit 104. The effect control unit 403 sets all or a part of the execution period of the branch destination effect as the operation effective period, and in order to prompt the player to press the effect button 118 within the operation effective period, the character image 1121 and the button image 1122 The effective period image 1123 is displayed on the image display unit 104, while the roulette effect by the roulette image RLT _X3 is performed as a component of the branch destination effect X3.

The roulette effect in the branch destination effect X3 is the same as the roulette effect in the branch destination effect X1. Therefore, the effect control unit 403 performs fixed highlighting of the roulette stop area after sequentially switching the areas where the brightness is relatively high among the areas R _BNS , R _RUSH , R _CNT and R _END . The effect control unit 403 sets any one of the regions R _BNS , R _RUSH , R _CNT and R _{END as} the roulette stop region. The method for setting the roulette stop area is as described above.

Referring to FIGS. 26A to 26D, also in the branch destination turning effect X3, the fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area corresponds to the branch destination notification effect. As described above, the fixed highlight display of the roulette stop region where the jackpot suggestion region R _BNS , the probability variation mode transition suggestion region R _RUSH , the chance mode continuation suggestion region R _CNT , and the normal mode transition suggestion region R _END are set as the roulette stop region, These correspond to the jackpot notification effect, the probability variation mode transition notification effect, the chance mode continuation notification effect, and the normal mode transition notification effect, respectively.

――― Variations of branch destination production (roulette production) ―――
The effect control unit 403 may change the display mode of the roulette image (RLT _X1 , RLT _X2 or RLT _X3 ) according to the type of jackpot 1150 and the result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT. You may make it change the ratio of the magnitude | size of the 3 or 4 area | region which forms a roulette image. By changing the display mode of the roulette image, it is possible to improve the fun of the game by generating a big hit, probabilistic mode transition, chance mode continuation or normal mode transition.

With reference to FIGS. 27A to 27C, taking the example of the roulette image RLT _X1 , the effect control unit 403 includes a normal roulette display in which the sizes of the regions R _BNS , R _CNT, and R _END are equal to each other; the first and larger roulette display to be larger than those areas R _BNS size regions R _CNT and R _END, second enlarged roulette larger than those areas the size of the area R _CNT R _BNS and R _END display Then, any one of the third enlarged roulette displays in which the size of the region R _END is made larger than those of the regions R _BNS and R _CNT 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 , and the sum of the probabilities RLTJ ₀ , RLTJ ₁ , RLTJ ₂ and RLTJ ₃ is 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 using the roulette image RLT _X1 by lottery with the probabilities RLTJ _{0 to} RLTJ ₃ . At this time, when the determination target TT when the branch effect is executed indicates that the jackpot is won, the probability RLTJ ₁ is relatively increased (for example, 70%), and the determination target TT when the branch effect is executed is lost. , The probability RLTJ ₁ is made relatively small (for example, 5%). In addition, when the determination target TT when the branch effect is executed is losing and the target effect mode when the special symbol changes after the branch effect is the chance mode, the probability RLTJ ₂ is a probability in the roulette effect. RLTJ ₀ , RLTJ _1, and RLTJ ₃ should be higher than those in the normal mode. In the roulette effect, the probability RLTJ ₃ should be higher than the probabilities RLTJ ₀ , RLTJ _1, and RLTJ ₂ .

In addition, in the roulette image of the branch destination effect X1, X2 or X3, the jackpot suggesting region R _BNS is divided into a plurality of regions corresponding to a plurality of types of jackpots, and the determination target TT to which the branch effect is applied is won. In this case, an area corresponding to the jackpot type among the plurality of areas may be set as the roulette stop area. A method of performing such division is referred to as a multiple-type BONUS suggestion method for convenience.

With reference to FIG. 28, the multiple types BONUS suggestion method is demonstrated. In the example of FIG. 28, in the roulette image RLT _X1 (see FIG. 18) of the branch destination turning effect X1, the jackpot suggestion region R _BNS is divided into a first jackpot suggestion region R _BNS1 and a second jackpot suggestion region R _BNS2 . . The roulette image RLT _X1 subjected to this division is called a roulette image RLT _X1 ′. The roulette effect in the branch destination effect X1 using the roulette image RLT _X1 ′ (that is, the branch destination effect X1 to which the plural BONUS suggestion method is applied) is the same as the other roulette effects described above. Therefore, the effect control unit 403 performs fixed emphasis display of the roulette stop area after sequentially switching the areas where the brightness is relatively high _among the areas R _BNS1 , R _BNS2 , R _CNT and R _END .

The effect control unit 403 _sets any one of the regions R _BNS1 , R _BNS2 , R _CNT and R _{END as} the roulette stop region. The setting method of the roulette stop area when the result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT when the branch effect is executed indicates a loss is as described above. In the case where the result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT when the branch effect is executed indicates that the jackpot winning with the opening of the big winning opening 109 for 4R is shown, the roulette stop area is the first jackpot suggestion area R Set to _BNS1 . When the result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT when the branch effect is executed indicates that the jackpot winning with the opening of the big winning opening 109 for 16R, the roulette stop area is the second jackpot suggestion area R Set to _BNS2 . In the example of FIG. 28, the multiple-type BONUS suggestion method is applied to the branch destination direction effect X1 (that is, the roulette image RLT _X1 ), but the multiple-type BONUS suggestion method is applied to the branch destination direction effect X2 or X3 (that is, the roulette image). RLT _X2 or RLT _X3 ) may be applied.

The fixed highlight display of the roulette stop area in which the first jackpot suggestion area R _BNS1 is set as the roulette stop area indicates that the determination target TT has won the jackpot and it is determined that the first jackpot game is performed on the determination target TT. This is a first jackpot notification effect that suggests and notifies. The fixed highlighting of the roulette stop area where the second jackpot suggestion area R _BNS2 is set as the roulette stop area indicates that the determination target TT has won the jackpot and it has been determined that the second jackpot game will be performed on the determination target TT. This is a second jackpot notification effect that suggests and notifies. Here, the second jackpot game is advantageous to the player because it is easier to obtain more prize balls than the first jackpot game (the expected value of the obtained prize balls is large).

  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 C, the type of jackpot is Special B, Special C, B The player cannot discriminate whether or not it has been C or C only by looking at the image display unit 104. Similarly, if you win a jackpot of special C or commute C, when the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game is 21 to 30 rotations, whether the type of jackpot was special C or commute C, The player cannot determine or is difficult to determine simply by looking at the image display unit 104. In the special symbol change just before the type of jackpot is revealed, by performing the branching effect as described above, expectation to enter probability change mode or chance mode continuation and anxiety about shifting to normal mode The player can be strongly held and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, since the gaming state when the branch effect is executed can be a high-probability gaming state, a big hit is relatively likely to occur. For this reason, the player has relatively high expectation that the determination target TT when the branch effect is performed wins the jackpot. By including the jackpot suggesting region R _BNS corresponding to the jackpot in the roulette image, such expectation can be raised and the interest of the game is improved.

  As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15 and the like, the ratio that the jackpot is special A, special B, and special C are all 5%, while the ratio that the big jackpot is 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 branch destination notification effect X1 is a kind of sign effect that suggests that any one of the jackpot notification effect, the chance mode continuation notification effect, and the normal mode transition notification effect is performed. The branch destination notification effect X2 is a jackpot notification effect. This is a kind of precursor effect that suggests that either of the probability change mode transition notification effect and the normal mode transition notification effect is performed, and the branch destination notification effect X3 is a jackpot notification effect, probability change mode transition notification effect, chance mode continuation This is a kind of sign effect that suggests that either a notification effect or a normal mode transition notification effect is performed.

  It can be said that the jackpot notification effect is a special notification effect for notifying that it is determined that a jackpot game is to be performed on the determination target TT on which the branch effect is performed. The chance mode continuation notification effect and the probability change mode transition notification effect are a continuation notification effect that informs that after the jackpot game 1151, the electric support game state continued until now continues even in the variation of the special symbol after the branch effect. It can be said that. It can be said that the normal mode transition notification effect is a non-continuous notification effect that notifies that the electric support game state that has been continued after the jackpot game 1151 does not continue in the variation of the special symbol after the branch effect.

  The form of the precursor effect (branch destination effect) and the special notification effect, the continuous notification effect, and the non-continuous notification effect are not limited to those described above. For example, a mini-game using the effect button 118 is performed as a branch destination effect (prediction effect), suggesting that any one of the special notification effect, the continuous notification effect, and the non-continuation notification effect is performed in the mini game, Thereafter, a special notification effect, a continuous notification effect, or a non-continuous notification effect may be performed in association with the result of the mini game.

<< About the changing time of each production mode >>
Refer to FIG. 13 again. Specific fluctuation times when the target effect mode is the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the normal 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. 13, 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 normal 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”. Therefore, in the branch effect mode, unless the determination target TT has won the 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, including an indication of whether the determination target TT has won the jackpot and an indication of what the effect mode will be 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. 13, 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. 13, the fluctuation time tHHd and the fluctuation time tHHe coincide with each other, but one of them may be longer than the other.

  FIG. 29 shows an example of the chance mode special figure variation pattern table THt_a (see FIG. 8). 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 to select the special figure variation pattern, the main CPU 411 selects the table THt_a1 when the judgment 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_a2 is selected. The main CPU 411 sets the determination target TT as 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). A special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai is selected and set as the corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern (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. 30 shows an example of the special effect variation pattern table THt_b (see FIG. 8) 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. In FIG. 30, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol variation pattern THp_b11 and the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol variation pattern THp_b12 are both 10 seconds, but the latter variation time may be longer than the former variation time. . 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 main 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 a big hit. In this case, the table THt_b2 is selected. Then, the main CPU 411 sets the determination target TT as 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). A special figure fluctuation pattern THp_bi is selected and set as the corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern (where i is an integer of 11 or more and 12 or less). 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. In the normal lose effect in the branch effect mode, the above-described branch effect in which the area other than the jackpot suggestion area R _BNS is set as the roulette stop area is performed.

  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. 31 shows an example of the special variation mode special pattern variation pattern table THt_c (see FIG. 8). 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 main 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 determination is the big hit. In this case, the table THt_c2 is selected. Then, the main CPU 411 sets the determination target TT as the determination target TT when the special figure variation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special diagram variation pattern THp_ci in the selection table (here, THt_c1 or THt_c2). A special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ci is selected and set as a corresponding 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. 32 shows an example of the special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_e (see FIG. 8) 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 main 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 the big hit. In this case, the table THt_e2 is selected. Then, the main CPU 411 sets the determination target TT as 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). A special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ei is selected and set as a corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern (where i is an integer of 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 normal mode, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_d11 shown in FIG. 9 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 normal mode. When the determination per special figure of the determination target TT in the normal mode indicates “losing”, the variation time of the special symbol at the time of 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).

  As described above, 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 normal 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 the high probability gaming state, the probability that the judgment per special figure is a big hit is about 1/40, so even if the possibility of the big hit is taken into consideration, the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the normal 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 a special symbol is easily determined to be a specific variation time in an arbitrary production mode (chance mode, branch production mode, probability variation mode or normal mode, latent mode)” means, for example, “attention production 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.

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Refer to FIG. 13 again. Reach probabilities when the target effect mode is the chance mode, the branch effect mode, the probability change mode, the normal 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. 29). ). 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. 31). Similarly, the reach probability RKRe in the latent mode is 1/10 from “50/500 = 1/10” (see FIG. 32).

  The same applies to the normal mode. In the normal mode, when the result of 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. 9 and 13). . Therefore, the reach probability RKRd in the normal 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.

  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 normal 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 normal 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 set to an integer that is two times or less of the reciprocal of the jackpot winning probability (10/399 in the example of FIG. 6) in the high probability gaming state.

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The invention relating to this embodiment will be considered.

  The gaming machine W according to one aspect of the present embodiment includes a determination unit that determines whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the start condition is satisfied, and a predetermined symbol display unit based on the determination result. If the special game is determined to be performed by the determination means and the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner showing the result of the determination after the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in FIG. The first specific gaming state in which the start condition is easily satisfied (electric support game state) until the predetermined number of times (reference number; for example, 20 times) of the symbol variation display is performed, or the symbol The game state control means capable of controlling the game in the second specific game state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied even if the fluctuation display exceeds the predetermined number of times, and the effect control for causing the predetermined effect means to perform the effect Means and The effect control means causes the suggestion effect (variation effect) to suggest the determination result of the determination means when the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state. Suggesting effect control means, wherein the suggesting effect control means is when the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state, and the symbol variation display is the predetermined number of times. A non-continuous notification effect (normal mode transition notification effect) for notifying that the state where the start condition is likely to be satisfied does not continue, and a continuous notification effect (chance mode) for notifying that the state where the start condition is likely to be satisfied continues Any of a continuous notification effect, a probability change mode transition notification effect) and a special notification effect (a jackpot notification effect) for notifying that the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed is performed. It is possible to perform a precursor effect (roulette effect; branch destination surrender effect X1, X2 or X3) suggesting that the game is controlled in the first specific gaming state after the precursor effect is performed. And the determination means determines that the special game is not to be performed, the game is controlled in the second specific game state after the non-continuation notification effect is performed and the precursor effect is performed. In the case where it is determined that the special game is not to be performed by the determination means, the continuation notification effect is performed, and after the precursor effect is performed, the first specific game state or the second When the game is controlled in a specific game state and the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, the special notification effect is performed.

  Since it becomes easier to determine whether or not to play a special game if the start condition is easily satisfied, the player basically desires to continue the state in which the start condition is easily satisfied. In the gaming machine W, after a special game, since the gaming state can change with respect to the ease with which the start condition is established at the boundary of the predetermined number of times of the symbol, especially for the variation of the symbol at the predetermined number of times, Strong attention from players. On the other hand, the player also has a sense of expectation that it has been determined that a special game will be performed in the determination of the determination means related to the symbol variation for the predetermined number of times. Considering this, after performing a precursor effect suggesting that any of the non-continuation notification effect, the continuation notification effect, or the special notification effect is performed in the suggestion effect related to the symbol variation for the predetermined number of times, the actual game The non-continuous notification effect, the continuous notification effect, or the special notification effect is performed based on the control state and the determination result of the determination means. Thereby, it is possible to strongly attract the player's interest to the suggestion effect related to the symbol variation of the predetermined number of times. A gaming machine that can attract a lot of interest can be said to be an interesting gaming machine. Moreover, such an effect is a new effect, and the introduction of a new effect makes it difficult for the player to get bored with the game. It goes without saying that it is important to introduce production that is difficult to get bored in gaming machines.

  The explanation of the gaming machine W will be supplemented. The determination means, the symbol display control means, and the gaming state control means in the gaming machine W 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 an effect. Realized by the control unit 403). The effect control means in the gaming machine W is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The symbol in the gaming machine W may be considered as a special symbol, or may be considered as a decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol, but in the following, for the sake of concrete explanation, the symbol in the gaming machine W is Considering that it is a special symbol, the explanation about the gaming machine W 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.

  When the predetermined number of times in the gaming machine W is, for example, 20 times, in the above-described embodiment, the first specific game state corresponds to, for example, a game state after a big hit game of B and the second specific game state is, for example, It corresponds to the gaming state after the big hit game of the C, Special B or Special C. In the gaming machine W, “when the symbol variation display is the predetermined number of times” refers to “when the symbol variation display count is counted from the end of the special game is the predetermined number of times”. You can think about it.

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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.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 105,106 Start opening 109 Large winning opening 401 Main control part (determination means, symbol display control means, gaming state control means, auxiliary game control means)
403 Production control unit (production control means)

Claims (3)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
Based on the result of the determination, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after the symbol is variably displayed on the predetermined symbol display means;
When it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, a state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied continues after the special game has been performed until the symbol variation display for a predetermined number of times is performed. A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state or a second specific game state in which the start condition is likely to be satisfied even if the symbol variation display exceeds the predetermined number of times;
If it is determined by the determination means that the special game is to be performed, the probability that the special game is determined to be performed after the special game is performed is a predetermined low probability or a predetermined high probability higher than the low probability Probability control means to control to,
Production control means for causing a predetermined production means to produce an effect,
When controlled with the high probability, the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state,
The production control means includes
When the game is controlled in either the first specific game state or the second specific game state and is controlled with the low probability, the game is controlled in a state where the start condition is easily satisfied. Let the suggestion effect suggest the determination result of the determination means in the first effect mode to suggest,
When the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state and controlled with a high probability, the first production mode or the production mode different from the first production mode, and the start condition is satisfied. Having suggestion effect control means for performing the suggestion effect in the second effect mode that suggests that the game is controlled in an easy state and is controlled with the high probability,
The suggestion effect control means includes:
When the suggestion effect is being performed in the first effect mode, and the change display of the symbol is the predetermined number of times, the suggestion effect is different in the effect mode different from the first effect mode and the second effect mode. The first transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the state where the action is performed, the second transition notification effect for notifying the transition to the state where the suggestion effect is performed in the second effect mode, and the determination means It is possible to perform a precursor effect suggesting that any one of a plurality of notification effects including a special notification effect for notifying that it is determined to perform a special game,
If the game is controlled in the first specific game state and the determination means determines that the special game is not to be performed after the precursor effect is performed, the first transition notification effect is performed. Align,
In the case where the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state and the special game is determined to be performed by the determination means after the precursor effect is performed, the special game Make a notification effect,
In the case where the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state after the precursor effect is performed and is controlled with the high probability and the determination means determines that the special game is not performed, A gaming machine characterized in that a second transition notification effect can be performed .   The suggestion effect control means is the first transition notification effect in the precursor effect when the suggestion effect is being performed in the first effect mode and the change display of the symbol is the predetermined number of times. It is possible to suggest that any one of the second transition notification effect, the special notification effect, and the continuous notification effect suggesting that the suggestion effect is continued in the first effect mode is performed. Yes,
  In the case where the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state after the precursor effect is performed and is controlled with the low probability and the determination means determines that the special game is not performed, Let the continuation notification effect be performed,
  In the case where the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state after the precursor effect is performed and is controlled with the high probability and the determination means determines that the special game is not performed, Either the continuation notification effect or the second transition notification effect is performed.
The gaming machine according to claim 1.   In the production mode different from the first production mode and the second production mode, the game is controlled and the low probability is controlled in a state in which the start condition is less likely to be established than in the state in which the start condition is easily established. It is a production mode that suggests that
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.