JP6077580B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, the right to win a winning lottery (right to win a lottery) is obtained on condition that a game ball wins at the starting gate. There is known a gaming machine in which a special game capable of acquiring a large number of prize balls can be executed by winning a game ball at a prize opening.

  The result of the winning lottery is made to be recognized by the player by a variation effect executed in an image display unit (liquid crystal display or the like) provided in the gaming machine. The gaming machine may be provided with an operating means that can be operated by the player, and as one of the ways to improve the interest of the game, in the variable production, the player is prompted to operate the operating means, When the operation means is operated by the player, a predetermined effect may be executed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-261761 A

In a gaming machine having a plurality of operation means as operation means, a proposal of a method for improving the interest of the game is eagerly desired .

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that includes a plurality of operation means and that can improve the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention has a determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player due to establishment of a start condition, and when it is determined to perform the special game, As the special game, a special game execution means capable of executing a first special game or a second special game more advantageous to the player than the first special game; and a first operation means operable by the player; A second operation means that is operable by the player and provided separately from the first operation means; and an effect control means for executing a predetermined effect according to a determination result of the determination means, The effect control means is a first effect that prompts the player to operate the first operation means as the predetermined effect, and a second effect that prompts the player to operate the second operation means. It is possible to perform either production or production Te, wherein while performing the first effect in the first probability as the predetermined effect, the executing the second effect in the different second probability from the first probability, when the special game The second probability varies depending on whether or not it is determined, and when it is determined that the special game is to be performed, the second probability when the second special game is executed is the second probability. The second probability when the first special game is executed is higher than the second probability when the first special game is executed, and the second probability when the first special game is executed is the same as that when the first special game is executed. It is characterized by being lower than the first probability .

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine including a plurality of operation means, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Front view of gaming machine according to the present embodiment Explanatory drawing showing the state where the Aigimic is in the operating position Explanatory drawing showing a state where the face gimmick is in the operating position Explanatory drawing showing a state in which the slugger gimmick is in the operating position Explanatory drawing which shows the state in which the production button is in the operating position Explanatory drawing showing the reference position and operation position of the production lever Schematic enlarged view of the information display section in the gaming machine of FIG. Rear perspective view of gaming machine according to the present embodiment Block diagram of the part related to the control of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment A diagram listing some of the processes executed by the main control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing of the judgment table per special figure in the main control part of the gaming machine The figure which shows the type of jackpot which concerns on this embodiment The figure which shows the state of the change of the game state with the jackpot classification and the occurrence of the jackpot Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship of the table content between several special figure fluctuation pattern tables Illustration of special mode variation pattern table for normal mode Explanatory drawing of special figure variation pattern table for probability variation mode A diagram listing some of the processes executed by the effect control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing of the production mode table in the production control unit of the gaming machine The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in probability change mode, latent mode, and chance mode The figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part in normal mode Flow chart showing the contents of timer interrupt processing by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of the start port switch processing by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of gate switch processing by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of the pre-determination process by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of special symbol processing by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of the winning lottery process by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of special figure variation pattern determination processing by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of the stop process by the main control unit of the gaming machine A flow chart showing the contents of the special prize opening process by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing contents of opening process by main control unit of gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of the opening process by the main control unit of the gaming machine A flowchart showing the contents of interval processing by the main control unit of the gaming machine A flowchart showing the contents of the ending process by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing the contents of the game state setting process by the main control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing contents of effect timer interruption processing by effect control unit of gaming machine A flowchart showing the contents of command reception processing by the effect control unit of the gaming machine Flow chart showing contents of effect start processing by effect control unit of gaming machine Flow chart showing contents of effect end processing by effect control unit of gaming machine 1st explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the change production performed according to the change display of a special symbol Explanatory drawing showing an example of decorative design hearing effect Explanatory drawing showing an example of title display effect Explanatory drawing of the teammate character battle effect selection table in the effect control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st win / loss result suggestion production-the 3rd win / loss result suggestion production Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the 1st hero battle production-the 3rd hero battle production Explanatory drawing which shows an example of production button operation instruction production Explanatory drawing showing an example of a surprise button operation instruction effect Explanatory drawing which shows an example of production lever operation instruction production Explanatory drawing of the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table in the effect control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing which shows an example of Aigimic action production Explanatory drawing which shows the detailed flow of the fluctuation production performed at the time of big hit 1st flowchart which shows the content of the variation production pattern selection process by the production control part of a gaming machine Flow chart showing contents of effect mode selection processing of decorative design listening effect by effect control unit of gaming machine The flowchart which shows the content of the production mode selection process of the battle production by the production control part of a gaming machine The flowchart which shows the content of the effect mode selection process of the battle victory effect or battle defeat effect by the effect control part of a gaming machine The flowchart which shows the content of the effect mode selection process of the re-lottery effect by the effect control part of a gaming machine Explanatory diagram of another example of winning branch operation instruction effect selection table in the effect control unit of the gaming machine First flowchart showing the contents of winning branch operation instruction effect selection processing by the effect control unit of the gaming machine Second flowchart showing the contents of winning branch operation instruction effect selection processing by the effect control unit of the gaming machine 2nd explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the change production performed according to the change display of a special symbol Explanatory drawing of the 2nd fluctuation production scenario table in the production control part of a gaming machine The flowchart which shows the content of the production mode selection process of the 2nd fluctuation production by the production control part of a gaming machine Flow chart showing contents of special effect selection processing by effect control unit of gaming machine Explanatory drawing of another example of special figure variation pattern table for probability variation mode Explanatory drawing of the jackpot battle effect scenario table by the effect control unit of the gaming machine Explanatory drawing of the battle effect scenario table for lose by the effect control unit of the gaming machine

<< First Embodiment >>
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. In the following description, up, down, left, and right refer to the top, bottom, left, and right viewed from the player facing the game board 101 unless otherwise specified, and the vertical and horizontal directions are parallel to the board surface of the game board 101. The vertical direction is parallel to the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction is parallel to the horizontal direction.

  The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes an outer frame 10 attached to an island structure disposed in a gaming facility, an inner frame 11 attached to the outer frame 10 so as to be opened and closed, and an inner frame 11. And a door frame 12 that can be freely opened and closed. The inner frame 11 is relative to the outer frame 10, and the door frame 12 is relative to the inner frame 11. The left side is the rotation base end side (opening / closing base end side) and the right side is the rotation leading end side (opening / closing distal end side). ) Is configured to be pivotable forward (openable and closable). The door frame 12 is attached to the inner frame 11 so as to cover the entire front side of the inner frame 11, but the door frame 12 can visually recognize almost the entire game area described later from the front (player side). Thus, the window part 12a formed by fitting the glass plate which has transparency is formed.

  The gaming machine 100 includes a game board 101. The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11 and includes the components 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).

  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 are dropped by the nails while changing the moving direction in an unspecified direction. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball drop path in the game area 103 includes a windmill (not shown) that changes the direction of the game ball fall, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, A gate 108, a special winning opening 111, and a normal winning opening 112 are provided.

  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 corresponding to a special symbol for representing the lottery result of the winning lottery (special symbol lottery), and until the gaming machine 100 indicates the lottery result of the winning lottery. An image related to the effect to be displayed is displayed. The image display unit 104 may display a symbol (ordinary decorative symbol) for representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The right to win the winning lottery is acquired when a predetermined first start condition or second start condition described later is satisfied. The right to receive the normal symbol lottery is acquired when a predetermined normal symbol lottery condition described later is satisfied.

  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). The first and second start conditions described above 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. Further, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball in the starting port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. The game balls that are paid out due to the winning of the game balls with respect to the start ports 105 and 106 and the winning ports (large winning port 111 and normal winning port 112) are also referred to as winning balls. The fact that three game balls are paid out in response to winning of a game ball for the start port 105 can be referred to as “there are three prize balls for the start port 105”. In the present embodiment, there are three, three, fourteen, and three prize balls for the start openings 105 and 106, the big prize opening 111, and the normal prize opening 112, respectively. The first start port 105 is a start port that is always open, whereas the second start port 106 is a start port that is opened only when the electric tulip 107 is operating. In the following description, the winning lottery based on the first starting condition established by winning the game ball at the first starting port 105 is referred to as “first special symbol lottery”, and the winning ball is won at the second starting port 106. The winning lottery based on the established second start condition is sometimes referred to as “second special symbol lottery”, and when it is not necessary to distinguish between the two, it is simply referred to as “winning lottery”. The winning prize may be read as winning.

  The electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second starting 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 420 (see FIG. 9) included 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. A gate 108 is arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104. The normal symbol lottery condition described above is satisfied when the game ball passes through the gate 108. The electric tulip 107 is released based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. Similarly to the start ports 105 and 106, the gate 108 also forms a start region through which game balls can pass.

  A big prize opening 111 is provided to the right of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The big prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107. The grand prize opening 111 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult for a game ball to win the grand prize opening 111, and an open state (an open state) that makes it easier to win a game ball in the big prize opening 111 than in the closed state. Take one of the states. Switching between these states is performed by a solenoid 421 (see FIG. 9) provided in the special winning opening 111. In effect, when the grand prize opening 111 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the big prize opening 111, and only when the big prize opening 111 is in the open state, the prize winning of the game ball is won. Winning to the mouth 111 is possible. The opening of the big prize opening 111 is also referred to as the opening of the big prize opening 111. The big winning opening 111 is normally closed, and when a big win is won by a winning lottery, a predetermined round is selected until a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning winning games) is satisfied. Repeat as many times as possible (for example, 16 times). When the gaming machine 100 detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning slot 111, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 14) of winning balls.

  One or more normal winning openings 112 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, three) of winning balls when detecting a winning at the normal winning opening 112. The first start port 105, the second start port 106, the gate 108, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112 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 113 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 111 and the normal winning port 112. Yes. An information display unit 114 is provided in the lower right part of the game board 101 (details will be described later). Note that the installation positions of the recovery port 113 and the information display unit 114 can be arbitrarily changed.

  As described above, the door frame 12 is formed with the window portion 12a, and the game machine 100 hits the window portion 12a (the outer peripheral portion of the door frame 12) until the gaming machine 100 shows the lottery result of the lottery. Various production members and the like used for any production including the above are incorporated. As the effect member, the first speaker 115a, the second speaker 115b, and the third speaker 115c (hereinafter referred to as “speaker 115” when it is not necessary to distinguish between the speakers). .), The effect light unit 116 and the movable frame accessory 117 are incorporated. The speaker 115 outputs sound used for production. The effect light unit 116 has 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. The movable frame accessory 117 is a member that basically stands by at the reference position and moves to the operating position when it is used for production, and constitutes part of the production.

  The frame movable accessory 117 will be described in detail. The frame movable accessory 117 is a foldable movable accessory, and is provided one at the upper left and the upper right of the door frame 12. The movable frame accessory 117 provided at the upper left and the upper right portion is arranged so that the left and right sides of the movable frame accessory 117 are both in contact with the door frame 12 at the reference position, while at the operating position, The former is pivoted forward with the left side as the pivot base side and the right side as the pivot tip side, and the latter is pivoted forward with the right side as the pivot base side and the left side as the pivot tip side. The rotational leading end side of the movable accessory 117 is a position protruding toward the player compared to the reference position. FIG. 1 shows a state in which the movable frame accessory 117 is at the reference position.

  By the way, the movable combination used for production is also provided on the game board 101. In the present embodiment, a plurality of movable boards 131-133 (see FIG. 1; The combination 133 is configured to include the movable board combination 133a and 133b, and in FIG. 1, the reference numerals 133a and 133b are attached. Each of the movable movable articles 131 to 133 basically stands by at the reference position (the position shown in FIG. 1), and moves to the operating position when used for the production to constitute a part of the production. Hereinafter, the detail of each board movable combination 131-133 is demonstrated.

<< Configuration example of movable board 131 >>
The movable board accessory 131 is an eyeglass-type movable board accessory (hereinafter, the movable board accessory 131 may be referred to as “Aigimic 131”). It is the upper side. In FIG. 1, the Aigimic 131 is indicated by a broken line, but this indicates that it is difficult for the player facing the gaming machine 100 to visually recognize, and specifically, around the image display unit 104. It is stored in a storage space provided inside a provided frame member (not shown) or on the back side of the game board 101. When used for production, the operating position shown in FIG. 2 is reached by advancing (falling) to the front surface of the image display unit 104. In the operating position, the entire Aigimic 131 is visible from the player facing the gaming machine 100. After being used for production, it returns to the reference position shown in FIG. In FIG. 1, the reference position of the Aigimic 131 is located above a movable board 132 to be described later, but this is shown in a position that does not overlap with the movable board 132 for the purpose of illustration. The reference position of the Aigimic 131 may be the front side or the back side of the movable board accessory 132.

<< Configuration example of the movable panel 132 >>
The board movable combination 132 is a face type movable board (hereinafter, the panel movable combination 132 may be referred to as “face gimmick 132”). The reference position of the face gimmick 132 is the position of the image display unit 104. Above. In FIG. 1, a part of the face gimmick 132 is indicated by a broken line and the other part is indicated by a solid line, but the broken line part indicates that it is difficult for the player to face the gaming machine 100 to see the face gimmick. The solid line portion indicates that the player can view the game machine 100 directly. A method of making it difficult to visually recognize a part of the face gimmick 132 is to store the face gimmick 132 in a storage space provided inside the frame member (not shown) or on the back side of the game board 101 as in the case of the eye gimmick 131. When used for production, it advances to the front of the image display unit 104 and reaches the operating position shown in FIG. In the operating position, the entire face gimmick 132 is visible from the player facing the gaming machine 100. After being used for production, it returns to the reference position shown in FIG.

<< Configuration Example of Board Movable Role 133 >>
The board movable role 133 includes two boomerang type board movable roles 133a and 133b (hereinafter, the board movable role 133 may be referred to as “slugger gimmick 133”). The reference position of the slugger gimmick 133 is the side of the image display unit 104 (more specifically, the movable board accessory 133 a is on the left side of the image display unit 104, and the movable board accessory 133 b is on the image display unit 104. Right). Unlike the eye gimmick 131 and the face gimmick 132, the slugger gimmick 133 can be visually recognized by the player facing the gaming machine 100 at substantially the entire position of the slugger gimmick 133. When used for performance, as shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, the front surface of the image display unit 104 (the position where the distance between the movable boards 133a and 133b is shorter than the reference position). ), The movable board accessory 133a is rotated clockwise (in the direction of arrow S1 in the figure), and the movable board accessory 133b is rotated in the counterclockwise direction (in the direction of arrow S2 in the figure). 4 (a) to 4 (e) sequentially show how the slugger gimmick 133 rotates. When the board movable combination 133a and 133b are used for performance, for example, one is positioned forward (side closer to the player) than the other so as not to interfere with each other (not to contact). When the panel movable combination 133a and 133b are used for production, respectively, they are rotated at a high speed a plurality of times (the number of rotations of both may be the same or different), and after being used for production, Returning again to the reference position shown in FIG.

  Details of the effects used by the Aigimic 131, Face Gimmick 132, and Slugger Gimmick 133 will be described later.

  An operation handle 119 is arranged at the lower right position of the door frame 12. The operation handle 119 has a shape that protrudes toward the player, and a firing instruction member 120 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 120 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 119. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 120 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the angle at which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated. When the player performs a right-handed game, which will be described later, the angle by which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated may be increased as compared with the case of performing a left-handed game. The operation handle 119 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 120. Only when the sensor detects that the firing instruction member 120 is directly operated by the player, the gaming machine 100 fires a game ball.

  Below the game area 103 in the door frame 12, an effect button 121, a cross key 122, an upper plate (hitting ball supply plate) 123, an upper plate lever 124, a lower plate (excess ball receiving plate) 125, a lower plate lever 126, and the like are provided. It has been. An effect lever 127 is provided above the game area 103 in the door frame 12. The effect button 121, the cross key 122, and the effect lever 127 constitute an operation receiving unit for receiving an operation from the player. The upper plate 123 has a shape that can accommodate a game ball, and sends the stored game ball to the launching unit. The upper plate lever 124 is means for sending out the game balls stored in the upper plate 123 to the lower plate 125. The lower plate 125 has a shape that can accommodate game balls that cannot be accommodated in the upper plate 123, and stores the game balls. The lower plate lever 126 is an opening means that opens a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 125, and the game ball stored in the lower plate 125 is arranged below the lower plate 125 by the player operating the lower plate lever 126. It falls into a box (a so-called dollar box (not shown)). Hereinafter, the effect button 121 and the effect lever 127 will be supplemented.

<< Configuration Example of Production Button 121 >>
The production button 121 includes a cup-type cover member that is directly operated by the player, and a button operation detection sensor (such as a fingertip of the player) that is disposed inside the cover member and detects that the cover member has been operated by the player. Any sensor can be used as long as it can detect the pressure or contact of the sensor, for example, an electromagnetic induction type proximity sensor or an optical sensor can be used.) The button light-emitting device that irradiates light in an aspect, and a drive device that moves the cover member from a reference position described later to an operating position are configured.

  The button light-emitting device is controlled by an effect control unit 403 described later, and can emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. Specifically, it is possible to emit light of any one of white, light blue, blue, yellow, green, red, and iridescent as the emission color, and when emitting light with each emission color. It is possible to emit light or flash. Note that the light emission mode in which the light emission color is rainbow is a light emission mode in which the light emission colors are sequentially switched using a plurality of light emission colors as a set. For example, blue, yellow, green, and red are sequentially switched in this order. This is a light emission mode in which light is switched for switching. In the following description, the effect button 121 may be described as emitting light, which is synonymous with the button emitting device emitting light.

  The drive device is a device that moves the effect button 121 from the reference position to the operating position. FIG. 1 shows a state where the effect button 121 is in the reference position, and FIG. 5 shows a state where the effect button 121 is in the operating position. The effect button 121 protrudes upward at the operating position, and can prompt the player to operate the effect button 121. Therefore, it can be said that the effect button 121 is a kind of movable frame accessory.

<< Configuration Example of Production Lever 127 >>
The effect lever 127 includes a rod-shaped lever body that is directly operated by the player and a lever operation detection sensor that detects that the player has operated the lever body (the effect lever 127 is not at a reference position described later, or Any sensor can be used as long as it can detect that it is in an operation position, which will be described later, and a sensor that does not output an ON signal when the effect lever 127 is not in the operation position and outputs an ON signal when reaching the operation position is used. And a lever light-emitting device that is provided corresponding to the lever main body and emits light in a predetermined manner to the lever main body, and a support member that supports the lever main body so as to be movable up and down. Is done.

  The lever light-emitting device is controlled by an effect control unit 403 described later, and can emit light in a predetermined light emission mode. In this embodiment, the light emission mode that can be emitted by the lever light emitting device is the same as that of the button light emitting device, but may be different from that of the button light emitting device. It may be a light emitting device capable of only the above.

  The support member includes an elastic member that urges the lever main body to an upper position that is a reference position, and a lock unit that locks the lever main body at the reference position in a normal state (when not used for production). When the effect lever 127 is used for the effect, the lock by the locking means is released, the lever body is pulled down from the reference position shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, and moved to the operation position (down position) shown in FIG. It becomes possible to make it. When the player pulls the lever main body down to the operating position by hand and then releases the lever main body, the lever main body returns to the reference position by the biasing force of the elastic member.

<< Information display section >>
As shown in FIG. 7, the information display unit 114 includes a special symbol display unit 201 that displays a special symbol indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery, a normal symbol display unit 202 that displays a normal symbol indicating 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 the first special symbol lottery (special symbol determination information described later) is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is displayed on the display unit 203a as the number of reserved information U1. . The right of the second special symbol lottery (special drawing determination information described later) is reserved up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of reserved rights is displayed on the display unit 203b as the number of reserved information U2. . The right of the normal symbol lottery (information for determining the usual figure described later) due to the game ball passing through the gate 108 is held up to a predetermined number (for example, 4), and the number of the held rights is the number of held information U3. Is displayed on the display unit 203c.

<< Back configuration of gaming machine >>
With reference to FIG. 8, the back side structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a rear perspective view of the gaming machine 100 showing a rear configuration of the gaming machine 100. On the back surface of the gaming machine 100, a main control board 301, a prize ball control board 302, an effect control board 303, a power board 304 that supplies power to each board in the gaming machine 100, an output terminal board 305, and the like are provided. ing. Those boards (particularly the effect control board 303) may be formed of a plurality of printed boards. Further, a power plug 315 for supplying power to the power supply board 304 and a power switch (not shown) are also provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 100. The main control board 301 is provided with a RAM clear switch (not shown). When the power of the gaming machine 100 is in the off state, the power is turned on by pressing the power switch while pressing the RAM clear switch, so that power is supplied to the gaming machine 100 and the RAM clear preparation state is entered. By pushing the switch, the gaming information of the gaming machine 100 can be initialized (RAM clear), that is, the gaming machine 100 is in an initial state. When the power is turned on by pressing the power switch without pressing the RAM clear switch, the gaming machine 100 is controlled based on the gaming information of the gaming machine 100 before the power is turned off. That is, even if the power is turned on by pressing the power switch without pressing the RAM clear switch, the gaming machine 100 does not enter the initial state. When the gaming machine 100 is in the initial state, the main control unit 401 executes various controls associated with the initial state. The gaming machine 100 is controlled in an initial state until a big win or a small win is won. An example of control by the main control unit 401 when the gaming machine 100 is in the initial state is to control the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to a low probability non-electric support game state (details will be described later). In determination (details will be described later), determination per special figure is executed using a determination table per low probability special figure, and special figure fluctuation pattern determination is executed using a special figure fluctuation pattern table for initial state. Further, when the gaming machine 100 is in the initial state, the effect control unit 403 executes various effects with the normal mode as the target effect mode (details will be described later).

<< 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 winning lottery based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information corresponds to acquisition of the right to win a lottery. In the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a win is won (whether a big win, a small win or a win). In some cases, winning a jackpot is expressed as occurrence of a jackpot, and winning a bonus is expressed as occurrence of a jackpot. When the first special symbol lottery is performed, 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 result of the first special symbol lottery (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery). On the other hand, when the second special symbol lottery is performed, the gaming machine 100 variably displays the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery (that is, in a mode indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery). In the present embodiment, in the second special symbol lottery, it is assumed that no win is won (see FIG. 11), and in the second special symbol lottery, it is determined whether the big win is won or the game is lost. The On the other hand, in the first special symbol lottery, there is a case where you win a small hit (see FIG. 11), in the first special symbol lottery, whether you win a big hit, whether you win a small hit, or whether you are lost Determined.

  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.

  The first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination corresponding to the type of jackpot when the winning lottery result is a jackpot. For example, if winning per special variation length (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, is won, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed as red decorative symbols representing the special variation length of special A (for example, “7, 7 , 7 ”), stop display. If you win for each of the special variation lengths of special B or special C, which will be described later, each decorative design is a blue decorative design (for example, a number other than “7, 7, 7”). Stop and display at the doublet of the symbol). Even if the winning is per special variation length of Special A, the above-mentioned blue decorative design is stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104, and thereafter, the promotion effect that clearly indicates that it is per special variation length of Special A (Including a re-lottery effect to be described later).

  In addition, when the winning lottery result is lost (that is, when the winning lottery is lost), the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a so-called scatter pattern. The loose eye corresponds to stopping the first decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol with an unrelated symbol.

  Although explanation is omitted, as a result of the winning lottery, hits other than special A to special C hits (that is, special D to special O big hits, A to F big hits and small hits shown in FIG. 12) Even in the case of winning, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in combinations according to the type of each hit. For each type, it is possible to set as appropriate in which combination the first to third decorative symbols are to be stopped and displayed.

  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 including a game in which a round game that opens the jackpot 111 is executed for a round (for example, 16 rounds) according to the type of the winning jackpot (see FIG. 12) is performed. If the game ball wins the open big winning opening 111 while the big winning opening 111 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 14) of winning balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends.

  The jackpot game is started after a special symbol indicating that the result of the winning lottery is a jackpot is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 201. When the jackpot game is started, a round game for opening the big prize opening 111 after a predetermined opening period (for example, 10 seconds) elapses is set with a predetermined inter-round interval period (a big prize opening opening pattern described later). A plurality of times (time according to the number of rounds set according to the jackpot type described later (see FIG. 12)) are executed at intervals. Then, after the last round game ends and a predetermined ending period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses, the jackpot game is ended. In other words, in this embodiment, the jackpot game is composed of an opening period, a period in which N round games are executed, an interval period between rounds (N-1), and an ending period (N is the type of jackpot The number of rounds set according to the number of rounds). Note that the period from the start of the jackpot game to the end thereof (that is, the period during which the gaming machine 100 is in the jackpot game state) is also referred to as a jackpot game period or a jackpot game.

  The gaming machine 100 does not perform a winning lottery (special symbol lottery) in the big hit gaming state. After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which a winning lottery is performed by changing the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 from the jackpot gaming state to another gaming state (for example, a high probability electric support game state). To do. During the jackpot game, 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. Cannot win the ball. The jackpot game state is a game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state (in other words, the jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the game in the normal game state). The advantage in the jackpot game is that the player can easily obtain more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls is greater) with the opening of the big prize opening 111 than in the game in the normal game state. means.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 is a low probability non-electric support game state, a normal game state, a high probability electric support game state, One of the high probability non-electric support game state and the low probability electric support game state is taken. The gaming state in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low probability non-electric support game state. 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 winning lottery using a low probability special figure determination table (see table TAt1 in FIG. 11 described later). In the present embodiment, as an example, a lottery for winning a jackpot with a probability of 1 / 392.4431 is performed. In the low-probability gaming state, a left-handed game is mainly performed, and when the first special symbol lottery is performed by a left-handed game, the player wins a small hit with a probability of 1 / 387.787.

  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 winning lottery using a high-probability special figure determination table (see table TAt2 in FIG. 11 described later). In this embodiment, as an example, it is assumed that a winning lottery for winning a jackpot with a probability of 1 / 42.2813 is performed. In other words, in the high probability gaming state, the player wins the jackpot with a probability that is approximately 9.3 times higher than that 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. In the electric support game state, a right-handed game is mainly performed, and when the second special symbol lottery is performed by the right-handed game, the small win is not won. In the following description and drawings, the jackpot winning probability in the low-probability gaming state, the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability gaming state, and the jackpot winning probability are each rounded off to the nearest decimal place, that is, 1/392, 1/388 and 1/42 are used.

  The high probability electric support game state and the low probability electric support game state belong to the electric probability support 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). A period in which the gaming machine 100 is in the electric support game state may be referred to as an electric support game period or an electric support game. 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 winning of the winning lottery is a prize at the second start opening 106. The game area 103 is provided with nails and obstacles so that a game ball that is launched when a right-handed game is being played is not awarded to the first starting port 105, and right-handed game is performed. The first start condition is not satisfied.

  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 performed by left-handed as described above, and the winning 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 >>
With reference to FIG. 9, the internal structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 9, 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. 9 is provided in the gaming machine 100. For example, the main control board 301, prize ball control board 302, and effect control board 303 in FIG. 8 form the main control section 401, prize ball control section 402, and effect control section 403 in FIG. 9, 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. 9, 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 the figure, the main control unit 401 has a first start port SW 414 a that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105 and a second start that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. A mouth SW 414 b, a gate SW 415 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 416 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 111, and a normal winning that detects a gaming ball that has won a normal winning opening 112. The mouth SW 417 is connected.

  Each of SW 414a and 414b and SW 415 to 417 outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to main control unit 401, and main control unit 401 receives a winning lottery based on the input detection signal. To store special figure determination information corresponding to the right for the purpose, to perform a lottery drawing using the special figure determination information, or to store information for the general figure determination corresponding to the right to receive the normal symbol lottery In addition, the normal symbol lottery is performed using the information for determining the normal figure, or the 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 111, and the normal winning opening 112 are provided.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. For example, as shown in the figure, the main controller 401 is connected to an electric tulip solenoid 420 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 421 that opens and closes the big prize opening 111. The main control unit 401 inputs or does not input an electric signal to the electric tulip solenoid 420 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and inputs an electric signal to the big prize opening solenoids 421a and 421b based on the lottery result of the winning lottery or Not input. The solenoids 420 and 421 perform the opening / closing operation of the electric tulip 107 and the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening 111 by converting the electric signal supplied from the main control unit 401 into a mechanical motion, respectively.

  Further, various display units in the information display unit 114 of FIG. 7 are connected to the main control unit 401 (however, the display units 204 and 205 are not shown in FIG. 9). 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 winning lottery, and 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. 10 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. 10). 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. 10). 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 has 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, a common figure random number counter C5, and a common figure fluctuation pattern random number counter C6. And count values of various random number counters managed by the main control unit 401, including the reach random number counter C7. The counters C1 to C7 respectively count a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, a special figure variation pattern random number, a random number per common figure, a common figure random number, a common figure variation pattern random number, and a reach 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 C7 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 65535”, “0 to 199”, and “0 to 499”, respectively. In addition, for example, it is assumed that a random number per common figure, a regular design random number, a common fluctuation pattern random number, and a reach random number are counted within a range of “0 to 99”, respectively. 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. 10). 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. 10). 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 be said that" storing special figure determination information in the special figure determination information storage area 413d "and" holding the right to win a lottery "are synonymous). 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. Further, a priority order for receiving a winning 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, 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 ( That is, the second special symbol lottery has priority over the first special symbol lottery). The prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later.

  In the gate switch process (see FIG. 10), the main CPU 411 stores the counter at the timing when the game ball that has passed through the gate 108 is detected by the gate SW 415 (that is, when the normal symbol lottery condition is established based on the passage of the gate 108). The count values of the random number counter C4, the normal symbol random number counter C5, and the normal symbol variation pattern random number counter C6 in the area 413c are acquired, and the count values of the acquired counters C4 to C6 are the random numbers per normal symbol and the normal symbol random numbers. Also, the information for determining the general map (general map hold information), which is included as a random number for the normal map fluctuation pattern, is stored in the information storage area 413i for the general map determination in the main RAM 413. The common chart determination information storage area 413i can store the common chart determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit ("store the common chart determination information in the general chart determination information storage area 413i" and "normal "Reserving the right to draw a symbol" is synonymous. 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. 10), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the big prize opening 111 by the big prize opening SW416. In the normal winning opening switch process (see FIG. 10), the main CPU 411 detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 112 by the normal winning opening SW417.

[1-2-3. Special design processing]
The special symbol process (see FIG. 10) will be described. 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 winning lottery may include special figure determination and special symbol determination, and may further include special figure variation pattern determination. Therefore, the special figure determination may be considered to include a winning lottery, or the special figure determination and the winning 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 an opening command in the main RAM 413 following the change stop command, thereby giving the big win or the small win to the effect control unit 403. Is instructed to start execution of the hit effect, and the ending command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the hit effect associated with the big hit or the small hit. The opening command includes information indicating the opening period, information indicating the type of winning, and information capable of specifying the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the jackpot occurs, in addition to the role of instructing the execution start of the winning effect. The ending command includes information indicating the end timing of the jackpot game, in other words, information indicating the ending period. The effect control unit 403 can determine the content of the hit effect based on the information included in the opening command and the ending command. These commands are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 10) described later. Details of the hit effect determined by the effect control unit 403 will be described in the hit effect process (see FIG. 17) 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 erased from the storage area 413d (hence, the hold 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. 11, 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. In the present specification, the predetermined determination value is a value stored in the main ROM 112 in advance, and means a value used for the predetermined determination. The predetermined determination value in the special figure determination table TAt is a special determination value. It means that it is a value used for determination per figure. The same applies to other determination values described later. For example, the predetermined determination value in the special figure fluctuation pattern table is a value used for the special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

  When the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure (that is, at the time of winning lottery), the main CPU 411 performs determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and the high probability game flag is turned 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, otherwise it is a loss (that is, the jackpot is won) Not). The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is ON, and a low probability gaming state when the high probability gaming flag is OFF. Here, the determination table TAt per special figure is formed so that the winning probability of winning a jackpot (winning probability of winning a lottery) becomes 1/392 and 1/42 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 1/388 without depending on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag. However, in the second special symbol lottery, since the determination value is not associated with the small hit, the small win is not won regardless of the random number per special symbol.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots. As the types of jackpots, there are special A to special O and general A to general F. The types of jackpots can be classified based on, for example, the opening pattern of the jackpot 111, the gaming state after the jackpot game, and the number of times of electric support. A hit, a latent short hit, a normal long hit, or a normal short hit. The details will become clear from the description to be described later. However, if briefly explained in advance, the probability of long-term success is that after the jackpot game including the long opening of the big prize opening 111, the high probability electric support game state is substantially the next jackpot. It is a jackpot that continues until the outbreak. The winning short win is a big hit in which the high probability electric support game state substantially continues until the next big hit after the big hit game not including the long opening of the big winning opening 111. The potential short win is a big hit that is a high-probability non-electric support game state or a high-probability electric support game state after the jackpot game that does not include the long opening of the big winning opening 111 until the next occurrence of the jackpot. . The normal long win is a big hit that results in a low probability electric support game state continuing for a predetermined period after a big hit game including a long opening of the big winning opening 111 and a low probability non-electric support game state after the predetermined period. Usually, the short win is a big hit where the low probability electric support game state continues for a predetermined period after the big hit game not including the long opening of the big winning opening 111 and the low probability non-electric support game state is continued after the predetermined period. In the present specification, the “next time” jackpot indicates a jackpot that has been generated next on the basis of the occurrence time of the particular jackpot when a particular jackpot has occurred.

  In this embodiment, “probability change” and “probability” jackpots are jackpot types in which the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to the high probability electric support game state after the corresponding jackpot game. The “latency” jackpot is a jackpot type in which the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to a high probability non-electric support game state after the corresponding jackpot game. The “normal” jackpot is a jackpot type in which the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to a low probability electric support game state after the corresponding jackpot game. The jackpot of “long hit” is a jackpot type in which a jackpot game including a long opening of the big prize opening 111 is executed as a corresponding jackpot game. The jackpot of “short win” is a type of jackpot in which a jackpot game that does not include the long opening of the big winning opening 111 is executed as the corresponding jackpot game. The difference between the “probability” jackpot and the “surprise” jackpot is that the former is associated with the “long hit” jackpot, while the latter is associated with the “short hit” jackpot. In other words, after the jackpot game including the long opening of the big prize opening 111 is executed, the jackpot in which the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to the high probability electric support game state is a jackpot of “probability change”, and the big prize opening After the jackpot game that does not include the 111 long opening is executed, the jackpot in which the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to the high probability electric support game state can be said to be a jackpot of “surprise”.

  In the following, it will be described whether the special A to special O and the general A to general F belong to the probability variation length, the sudden probability per unit, the latent probability per unit, the normal length per unit, or the normal short unit per unit. Focusing on the winning performance, the relationship between jackpots (including the relationship with some jackpots) will be described. The mode of opening / closing operation of the big winning opening 111 during the big hit or between the big win and the small win (a big winning opening opening pattern) will be described later.

  The jackpots belonging to the probability variation are special A to special C and special H to special O. In addition, since special H and special I are the types which are closely related to the communication A to the communication C, they will be described in the description part regarding the communication A to the communication C.

When winning special A to special C, the effect control unit 403 wins any jackpot before the end of the variable effect (see FIG. 17) (immediately before the special symbol is stopped and immediately before the jackpot game is started). An effect (for example, “MAX BONUS” is displayed on the image display unit 104 when the special prize A is won, and the special display is displayed on the image display unit 104) indicating the winning (how many rounds the grand prize winning hole 111 is opened in the jackpot game). If B or Special C is won, “BONUS” and an effect displayed on the image display unit 104 are executed. Thereby, the player can recognize what jackpot is won before the jackpot game is started. In addition, when the special A to special C is won, the game state is set to the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game (see FIG. 13), so that the player is notified that the special A to special C jackpot is won. By suggesting, it can be suggested that the high probability electric support game state is set after the jackpot game at the same time.

  When the special J to special O are won, the effect control unit 403 displays the common or similar effects (for example, three columns temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit 104) before the end of the change effect (see FIG. 17). A special symbol (for example, "Brother RUSH" is added on the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped at the center of the decorative symbol. The effect of superimposing the displayed image) is executed. That is, when the special J to special O are won, it is difficult for the player to recognize which jackpot is won before the jackpot game is started. In addition, when the special J to special O are won, the effect control unit 403 executes the hit effect (see FIG. 17) during the jackpot game. An effect that suggests whether or not the jackpot game is to be continued at a predetermined timing as a hit effect of special J to special O, and an effect that suggests that if the jackpot game is continued, the jackpot game is continued If the jackpot game is not continued, an effect that suggests that the jackpot game is not continued is executed. If the special J is won, an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is not continued is not executed (only an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is continued is executed). When an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is not continued is executed, the player can recognize which jackpot of special K to special O is won by the effect, and the jackpot game is continued. It is possible to recognize that the special J has been won because the performance suggesting that it is not performed is not executed. As a result, the player wishes not to execute an effect suggesting that the jackpot game is not continued as the winning effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The jackpots belonging to the sudden short hit are special D, special F and special G. The jackpot belonging to the short-lived probability is Special E. The special short hit of special D and the special short hit of special F and special G have different intentions for the type of big hit, and special D is a type of hit closely related to special E and small hit Yes, Special F and Special G are hit types closely related to D through F. Hereinafter, special D, special E and small hits will be described. The special F and special G will be described later in the description regarding D to F.

  In the low-probability non-electric support game state, when the special D, special E, and small win are won, the production control unit 403 performs a common or similar production (for example, high probability) before the end of the variation production (see FIG. 17). A special image associated with the non-electric support game state (for example, an effect in which the image display unit 104 displays a special image (for example, an image to which characters of “emergency call mode” are added) is executed). However, the special D variation effect is a special image associated with the high probability non-electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state before the end of the variation effect, as compared to the special E and small hit variation effect. It is different in that an effect of changing to a special image (for example, an image to which characters “BUTTLE RUSH” are added) associated with is executed. In other words, if the special D is won, in the first half of the variable production, the player is controlled to a high probability non-electric support game state with respect to the game state after the jackpot game, but in the second half, In order to suggest that the game state is controlled by the stochastic electric support game, the player has the impression that the game state after the jackpot game has changed during the jackpot game, and the game's interest is improved. Yes. In addition, when the execution of changing the special image associated with the high probability non-electric support game state to the special image associated with the high probability electric support game state is not executed, in reality, the special image If it is won, it is controlled to a high-probability non-electric support game state, but if it is won, it is controlled to a low-probability non-electric support game state. That is, even if a special image associated with the high probability non-electric support game state is displayed on the image display unit 104, the player can determine whether the actual game state is the high probability non-electric support game state or the low probability non-electric support game state. It is difficult to recognize whether the game is in support. Therefore, the player plays the game with a sense of expectation that the current gaming state is a high-probability non-electric support game state, and the interest of the game can be improved. If the special E is won in a gaming state other than the low probability non-electric support game state, after the special E jackpot game, the game state is controlled to the high probability electric support game state, and the special E is 5R (substantially 0R) and practically no prize ball can be obtained (a jackpot game consisting only of a short opening of the big prize opening 111, and when the short is opened, the game ball is changed to the big prize 111) (It is difficult to win a prize) Since the jackpot game is executed, it is the same as the case where the special D is won, so when the special E is won in a game state other than the low probability non-electric support game state, An effect similar to the case where the above-mentioned special D is won may be executed.

  The jackpots that usually belong to the perimeter are A to C. When the special H, special I, and A to C are won, the production control unit 403 temporarily stops the common or similar production (for example, the image display unit 104) before the end of the variation production (see FIG. 17). Among the displayed three rows of decorative symbols, a special symbol indicating that the jackpot of any one of Special H, Special I, and A to C is won on the decorative symbol temporarily displayed at the center. (For example, an effect of superimposing and displaying an image to which a character “different dimension breakthrough bonus” is added) is executed. That is, when the special H, special I, and A to C are won, it is difficult for the player to recognize which jackpot is won before the jackpot game is started. In addition, when the special H, special I, and A to C are won, the effect control unit 403 executes a hit effect (see FIG. 17) during the jackpot game. During the special H jackpot game, a hit effect is executed after the jackpot game, suggesting that the game is controlled to the high probability electric support game state, whereas during the special I and the A to C C jackpot games Performs a hit effect that suggests that it is not controlled to the high probability electric support game state (controlled to the low probability electric support game state) after the jackpot game. That is, the player hopes that a hit effect that suggests that the player is controlled to the high probability electric support game state is executed as a win effect, and the interest of the game is improved. Furthermore, even if a hit effect is executed after the jackpot game, which indicates that the game state is not controlled to the high probability electric support game state, the actual game state when the special I jackpot is won is the high probability electric support game. A gaming state. As a result, the player has a sense of expectation that the current gaming state is the high probability electric support game state even if the hit effect is performed after the big hit game, which suggests that the high probability electric support game state is not controlled. A game is played, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The jackpots that normally belong to short hits are D through F. When the special F, special G, and D through F are won, the production control unit 403 is associated with a common or similar production (for example, low probability electric support game state) in the variation production (see FIG. 17). A special image (for example, an effect of displaying on the image display unit 104 an image to which characters of “special training mode” are added) is executed. However, the special F variation effect is a special image associated with the low probability electric support game state before the end of the variable effect, and the high probability electric support. The difference is that an effect of changing to a special image (for example, an image to which characters “BUTTTLE RUSH” are added) associated with the gaming state is executed. In other words, if the special F jackpot is won, in the first half of the fluctuating production, the game state after the jackpot game is suggested to the player to be controlled to the low probability electric support game state, but in the second half, In order to suggest that it is controlled to the high probability electric support game state, the player will have the impression that the game state after the jackpot game has changed during the jackpot game, Can improve. In addition, when the special G and the communication D to the communication F are won, an effect of changing the special image associated with the low probability electric support game state to the special image associated with the high probability electric support game state is executed. Although not executed, the player will be discouraged, but the actual gaming state when the special G is won is a high probability electric support gaming state. Thereby, even if the player does not execute the effect of changing the special image associated with the low probability electric support game state to the special image associated with the high probability electric support game state, The game state is played with a sense of expectation that the game state is a high probability electric support game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The number of rounds is set for each of special A to special O and special A to special F. The number of special A to special O rounds is 16R, 5R, 16R (substantially 5R), 16R (substantially 0R), respectively. ), 5R (substantially 0R), 4R (substantially 0R), 4R (substantially 0R), 4R, 4R, 16R, 16R (substantially 11R), 16R (substantially 9R), 7R, 7R (substantially 5R), 5R, The number of rounds from A to C is 4R, and the number of rounds from D to F is 4R (substantially 0R). Note that “R” in the jackpot indicates a round. In each round, the big prize opening 111 is opened until the opening time of the big prize opening 111 reaches a predetermined time. However, in each round, even if the opening time of the big prize opening 111 does not reach a predetermined time, the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening 111 is a predetermined number (for example, ten, hereinafter the predetermined number of counts). The special winning opening 111 is closed at a point in time. In the following description regarding the opening time of the big prize opening 111, it is assumed that the number of game balls won in the big prize opening 111 does not reach a predetermined number in each round.

Here, we will supplement the number of rounds. The number of rounds described above and shown in FIG. 12 can be obtained by replacing N ₁ R or N ₂ R (substantially N ₃ ) when the numerical part is replaced with N _{1 to} N ₃ variables (N _{1 to} N ₃ are integers). R). Here, N ₁ and N ₂ are numerical values indicating the number of rounds in which the round game for opening the big prize opening 111 is executed, and N ₁ and N ₃ are the predetermined long opening times (for example, It is a numerical value indicating the number of rounds in which a round game that is released for 30 seconds) is executed. In other words, the number of rounds is “N ₁ R”, indicating that round games are executed for N ₁ rounds and that the big prize opening 111 is opened for a predetermined long opening time in all round games. Yes. On the other hand, when the number of rounds is “N ₂ R (substantially N ₃ R)”, the round game is executed for N ₂ rounds, and among them, the N ₃ rounds are the winning prize opening 111. This indicates that the game is a round game that is opened for a predetermined long opening time. In the latter case, different numerical values are set for N ₂ and N ₃ , but the difference (N ₂ −N ₃ ) round is a predetermined value in which the big prize opening 111 is shorter than a predetermined long opening time. For a short open time (for example, 0.2 seconds). Therefore, for example, “16R (substantially 5R)”, which is the number of special C rounds, is a jackpot game that opens the grand prize winning slot 111 for 16 rounds, of which 5 rounds are long open This is a round that is opened only for a time, and 11 rounds are rounds that are opened for a short opening time. In the present specification, the opening of the special winning opening 111 for a predetermined long opening time is referred to as long opening, and the opening of the special winning opening 111 for a predetermined short opening time is referred to as short opening. Sometimes.

  In the present embodiment, in each jackpot, the long opening time when the big winning opening 111 is long opened is common to a predetermined long opening time dt1 (for example, 30 seconds), and in each jackpot, the big winning opening is The short open time when the 111 is short-opened is common to a predetermined short open time dt2 (for example, 0.2 seconds) shorter than the predetermined long open time dt1. Note that the long opening time and the short opening time of the big winning opening 111 at each jackpot may be set differently depending on the jackpot.

  In the 1st special symbol lottery, when you win the jackpot, the jackpot is special A, special C, special D, special E, special H, special I, special J, special K, special L, special M, special O, The ratios of A, B, and C are 10%, 35%, 1%, 10%, 11%, 1%, 1%, 2%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 3%, respectively. 4% and 10%. In the second special symbol lottery, when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes special A, special B, special F, special G, special J, special M, special N, through D, through E, through F , 50%, 16%, 1%, 11%, 1%, 2%, 2%, 3%, 4%, 10%, respectively. In other words, Special A, Special J and Special M are jackpots that are won in both the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery, and the other jackpots are in one of the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery. It is a jackpot to win.

  FIG. 13 shows changes in gaming state triggered by jackpot classification and jackpot occurrence.

  When winning a jackpot belonging to any of the probable lengths (special A to special C, special H to special O) or sudden short hits (special D, special F, special G), the main CPU 411 determines the type of the winning jackpot After the jackpot game corresponding to is completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state, and the setting content (high probability electric support game state) is set until the low probability non-electric support support condition is satisfied. If it is maintained and the low probability non-electric support transition condition is established, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support game state. The low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates after the jackpot game (that is, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates via the variable display) is greater than or equal to the high probability grant count and the power support grant count To do. The number of high-probability assignments and the number of electric support grants per probability variation length and per-probability shortness is 10,000 (see FIG. 12). In other words, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support until the number of changes in the special symbol after the jackpot game reaches 10,000. By maintaining the gaming state and exceeding 10,000 times, the low probability non-electric support transition condition described above is satisfied, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support game state.

  The high-probability number of times refers to the number of changes in the special symbol that maintains the high-probability gaming state. In other words, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, the special symbol changes by ik times, while the gaming state becomes a high probability gaming state, and after the special symbol changes by ik times, it becomes a low probability gaming state. The number of high-probability assignments corresponding to the jackpot is ik (ik is an integer). Further, the number of times that the electric support is given refers to the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained. That is, for a certain jackpot, after the jackpot game is over, while the special symbol fluctuates id times, the game state is set to the electric support game state, and after the special symbol fluctuates id times, the non-electric support game state. When this is done, the number of times of providing electric support corresponding to the jackpot is id (id is an integer). Actually, the number of high-probability grants and electric support grants for any jackpot belonging to either the probable length or the sudden short-term is 10,000 (see FIG. 12), and the jackpot in the high-probability electric support game state Since the winning probability is “1/42”, it can be said that after the jackpot game is ended, the high probability electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot winning.

  When winning the jackpot (that is, special E) belonging to the short-lived probability, the main CPU 411 changes the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability non-electric support game state or high probability electric game after the jackpot game corresponding to the special E is completed. It is set to the support game state, and the setting content (high probability non-power support game state or high probability power support game state) is maintained until the low-probability non-power support mode transition condition is satisfied. When established, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low probability non-electric support game state. Actually, the number of high-probability grants for Special E is 10,000, the number of electric support is 0 or 10,000 (see FIG. 12), and the high-probability non-electric support state or high-probability electric support The jackpot winning probability in the gaming state is “1/42”, so after the jackpot game is ended, the high probability non-electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot winning. It can be said that.

  By the way, when a special E jackpot occurs, the main CPU 411 determines whether the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a high probability non-electric support game state or a high probability electric support game state. Is determined by the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the occurrence of the occurrence of the occurrence. If the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special E jackpot occurs is the low probability non-electric support game state, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability non-electric support game state after the special E jackpot game. If the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special E jackpot is generated is other than the low probability non-electric support game state, after the special E jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support game state. Set to As a modification, if the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special E jackpot is generated is a low probability gaming state, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability non-electric support game after the special E jackpot gaming. If the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special E jackpot is set is the high probability gaming state, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the high probability electric support gaming state after the special E jackpot gaming. It may be set.

  In the case of winning a big jackpot belonging to the normal long win or the normal short win, the main CPU 411 changes the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game corresponding to the type of the winning jackpot. If the low probability non-electric support transition condition is established, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support game state. The number of high-probability grants for communication A to communication F is 0, and the power support for communication A, communication B, communication C, communication D, communication E, and communication F is 50, 30, and 20 respectively. , 50 times, 30 times, and 20 times (see FIG. 12), in fact, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low-probability electricity support game state after the number of times that the electricity support is given has elapsed. I can say.

  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. 12).

  As can be seen from FIG. 12, 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 big winning opening 111 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 winning balls obtained by winning the winning prize 111 in the jackpot game is larger than the expected value. “Expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the jackpot game 111 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 111 in the jackpot game It may be read as a value.

  In the special symbol processing, the main CPU 411 performs special figure fluctuation pattern determination for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT based on the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT. In detail, for example, the main CPU 411 determines whether to determine the special figure fluctuation pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt, the random number per special figure, the special figure random number, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number, and the reach random number. It is preferable to determine a special figure fluctuation pattern with respect to TT. The reach random number is referred to in order to determine whether or not the reach effect is performed in the variation effect of the determination target TT. Reach production takes a relatively long time after the first and second decorative symbols (for example, the left symbol and the right symbol) of the first to third decorative symbols are aligned with the common decorative symbols on the active line. This is an effect that suggests whether or not the third decorative symbol is aligned with the common symbol (that is, whether or not it is a big hit). The determination of the special figure fluctuation pattern is synonymous with the selection or setting of the special figure fluctuation pattern. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt includes a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns, and one special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT is selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. Each special symbol variation pattern defines a variation pattern of a special symbol, and defines, for example, a variation time of the special symbol (the length of time during which the variation display of the special symbol is performed). In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the CPU 411 selects one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns included in the selected special figure fluctuation pattern table based on the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT. To do. Specifically, for example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on a random number per special figure and a determination value in the special table determination table TAt, and if it is a big jackpot, the special figure random number and the special figure determination table The type of jackpot is determined based on the determination value in TZt (in the case of a loss, there is no need to determine the type of jackpot, so there is no need to refer to the special symbol random number). In the case of losing, it is determined whether or not the reach effect is performed in the losing variation effect based on the reach random number and the reach random number determination value set in the special figure variation pattern table THt (in the case of big hit The determination value is set so that the reach effect is always performed, and the type of reach effect is determined based on the special symbol random number and the special symbol variation pattern random number). When it is determined that the reach effect is to be performed, the special effect variation is referred to based on the special effect variation pattern random number and the determination value in the reach effect presence table in the special effect variation pattern table THt. A pattern is determined (the reach effect to be executed is determined by the special figure variation pattern determined here). If it is determined that the reach effect is not performed, the special effect variation table is referred to in the special effect variation pattern table THt, and the special image is determined based on the special image variation pattern random number and the determination value in the reach effect non-existence table. A variation pattern is determined (for example, whether to perform a loss variation having a variation time of 8 seconds or to determine a loss variation having a variation time of 13.5 seconds). However, in the following, in this embodiment, an example in which a special figure fluctuation pattern is determined based on a special figure fluctuation pattern random number without using a reach random number will be described.

  The special figure variation pattern table THt includes an initial state special figure variation pattern table selected in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, and a special X special figure variation pattern table (X is A ~ O any alphabet), the Y special chart variation pattern table (Y is any alphabet of A to F) and the small hit special chart variation pattern table associated with the jackpot of Y included. In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, if the gaming machine 100 is in the initial state, the CPU 411 selects the initial state special figure fluctuation pattern table. In addition, after the big hit or the small hit is generated and the big hit game or the small hit game corresponding to the generated big hit or the small hit is executed, the CPU 411 generates the next big hit or the small hit in the special figure variation pattern determination. Until then, the special figure fluctuation pattern table associated with the generated big hit or the small hit is selected.

  FIG. 14 shows a special map fluctuation pattern table THt_α for an initial state, a special chart fluctuation pattern table THt_β for special A, a special chart fluctuation pattern table THt_γ for special E, a special chart fluctuation pattern table THt_δ for special G, It is explanatory drawing which shows the contents of each special figure fluctuation pattern table which paid its attention to the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_ε for special use, and the special figure fluctuation pattern table ζ for small hits, and the comparison.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_α is configured to include a first special figure fluctuation pattern table that is referred to (selected) in a period until a jackpot is generated. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_β is a jackpot after the second special figure fluctuation pattern table referred to in the period until the low probability non-electric support transition condition is established and the low probability non-electric support transition condition is established. Or it comprises the 1st special figure fluctuation pattern table referred in the whole period until a small hit occurs. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_γ is a third special figure fluctuation pattern that is referred to in the period until the big hit of special E occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state and the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied. Table and a second special figure variation pattern table that is referred to in a period until a jackpot of special E occurs in a gaming state other than the low probability non-electric support game state and the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied And a first special figure variation pattern table that is referred to in the entire period from when the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied until the big hit or the small hit occurs. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_δ includes a fourth special figure fluctuation pattern table referred to in a period until a predetermined fluctuation number digestion condition is satisfied, and a low probability non-electric support transition condition after the fluctuation number digestion condition is satisfied. The second special figure variation pattern table that is referred to in the period until the establishment of the first and the first reference that is referred to in the entire period from when the low probability non-electric support transition condition is established until the big hit or the small hit occurs Consists of a special figure variation pattern table. Here, the predetermined fluctuation number digestion condition is the largest number of electric support grants with respect to the normal hit (including normal hits and normal short hits) after occurrence of the special G jackpot (that is, 50 times in this embodiment). It is established when the variation of the special symbol ends. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_ε is the fourth special figure fluctuation pattern table that is referred to in the period until the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied, and the big hit or small after the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied. The first special figure variation pattern table that is referred to in the entire period until the hit occurs is configured. The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_ζ has a third special figure fluctuation pattern table that is referred to in a period until a predetermined underpass transition condition is established, and has a big hit or small hit after the predetermined underpass transition condition is established. The first special figure variation pattern table referred to in the entire period until the occurrence is generated. Here, the predetermined underpass transition condition is satisfied, for example, by the end of the variation of the special symbol for a predetermined number of times (for example, 40 times) after occurrence of the small hit.

  That is, any of the tables THt_α to THt_ζ includes the first special figure variation pattern table, and each of the table THt_β, the table THt_γ, and the table THt_δ includes the second special figure variation pattern table. Further, the table THt_γ and the table THt_ζ both include the third special figure variation pattern table, and both the table THt_δ and the table THt_ε include the fourth special figure variation pattern table.

  In the first, second, third, and fourth special figure variation pattern tables, the rendering mode (details of the rendering mode will be described later) of the gaming machine 100 are set to the normal mode, the probability variation mode, the latent mode, and the chance mode, respectively. A table created to be used when Therefore, when the first, second, third, and fourth special figure variation pattern tables are referred to as the target special figure variation pattern table in the special symbol processing by the main control unit 401, the effect mode of the gaming machine 100 is The normal mode, the probability change mode, the latent mode, and the chance mode are set, respectively. Accordingly, the first, second, third, and fourth element special figure fluctuation pattern tables are respectively converted into the normal mode special figure fluctuation pattern table, the probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table, and the latent mode special figure fluctuation pattern table. , It can be called a special mode fluctuation pattern table for chance mode (see the lower side of FIG. 14).

Since the gaming machine 100 is controlled in the low-probability non-electric support game state in the initial state, the game is played by left-handed, and as a result, the trigger for the special symbol lottery is mainly winning the first start opening 105. In the initial state, the effect mode of the gaming machine 100 (details of the effect mode will be described later: refer to FIGS. 18 and 19) are set to the normal mode.
If any one of special A, special C, special D, special H and special J-special O jackpot is generated by the first special symbol lottery performed in the low probability non-electric support game state, after the corresponding jackpot game, The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support game state, and the production mode is a probability change mode (an effect mode in which the player can easily understand that the high probability electric support game state is present).
In the high probability electric support game state, since the game is played by right-handed, the special symbol lottery is mainly a win to the second start opening 106. If a special jackpot of any of special A, special B, special F, special J, special M, or special N is generated by the second special symbol lottery based on the winning at the second starting port 106, after the corresponding jackpot game, The gaming state of the machine 100 becomes a high probability electric support gaming state, and the effect mode is set to the probability variation mode.

  In this way, even if any jackpot of special A to special D, special F, special H and special J to special O occurs, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is common after the corresponding jackpot game. The high probability electric support game state is set, and the production mode is set to the probability change mode. If the game state and the production mode are common, the special figure variation pattern table to be used can also be common, so the special B to special D and special F and special H and special J to special O special map variation pattern table Each may have the same or similar content as the special A special figure variation pattern table THt_β.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support game state and the production mode is the probability change mode, the special support lottery is performed one after another in order to realize speedy games because the electric support is given. Players often prefer to do it. For this reason, when any jackpot of any of special A to special D, special F, special H and special J to special O occurs, after the corresponding jackpot game, these jackpots are associated in common and the normal mode The special symbol variation pattern table for probability variation mode, which is suitable for executing the special symbol lottery one after another at a higher speed than the special special symbol variation pattern table, is used.

  In the second special symbol lottery performed through a right-handed game, a special jackpot of either special G or through D to F may occur. In the special jackpot game of special G and D through F, the special prize opening 111 is opened by a common opening mode (4R (substantially 0R)) and a common winning effect is performed. When any jackpot of F occurs, the player cannot determine or difficult to determine which jackpot of them has occurred. When a jackpot of any of special G and D through F is generated in the probability change mode, the gaming machine 100 ends the probability change mode after the corresponding jackpot game, and the high probability gaming state may have ended. To suggest to the player in the chance mode (playing mode in which it is possible to recognize that the current gaming state is an electric sapo gaming state, but it is difficult to determine whether it is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state) Start production. However, if the jackpot that occurred was special G, the special symbol changed by a predetermined number of times (50 times) and then returned to chance mode from chance mode, so it was expected to maintain a high probability gaming state A sense of relief can be given to the player. On the other hand, when the big jackpot is D, D, or F, the special mode changes from the chance mode after the special symbol has changed by a predetermined number of times (50 times, 30 times, or 20 times). By switching to the mode, it is possible to make the player recognize that the high-probability gaming state has already ended (the most recently generated jackpot was a jackpot of D, D, or F). Thus, in order to give the player a sense of expectation / anxiety about the continuation / non-continuation of the high-probability gaming state, special G and D through F are provided for jackpots that can be generated in the second special symbol lottery. In addition, a chance mode is provided as an effect mode used after the jackpot game of any of D through F.

  On the other hand, in the first special symbol lottery performed through the left-handed game, any one of special I and A to C can be a big hit. In the special jackpot game of Special I and A to C, either the special winning opening 111 is opened by a common opening mode (4R) and a common winning effect is performed. When a big jackpot occurs, the player cannot determine which of the big jackpots has occurred or is difficult to determine. In the normal mode, when any jackpot of special I or A to C is generated, the gaming machine 100 may end the normal mode after the corresponding jackpot game, and the gaming state may be a high probability gaming state. Chance mode to indicate to the player that it is not possible (it can recognize that the current gaming state is the electric support game state, but it is difficult to determine whether it is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state Start production in (Mode). Here, if the generated jackpot is special I, the special state fluctuates by a predetermined number of times (50 times) and then enters the probability change mode from the chance mode, so the gaming state becomes a high probability gaming state. A sense of relief can be given to the player who was expected to be. On the other hand, when the jackpot that occurred is A, B or C, the effect mode is usually changed from the chance mode after the special symbol has changed by a predetermined number of times (50 times, 30 times or 20 times). It is possible to cause the player to recognize that the mode has been switched to the mode and the high probability gaming state has not been reached (the most recent jackpot was a hit of A, B or C). In this way, in order to give the player a sense of expectation / anxiety about the transition / non-transition to the high probability gaming state, special I and A to C are provided for the jackpot that can occur in the first special symbol lottery. A chance mode is provided as an effect mode used after the jackpot game of any of I and A to C.

As described above, after the special G and D through F jackpot games starting from the probability variation mode (hence, the high probability electric support game state), the transition from the probability variation mode to the chance mode and the change of special symbols for a predetermined number of times. After that, if it is special G, it enters the probability variation mode (re-entry), and if it is through D to F, it shifts to the normal mode. On the other hand, after the special mode I and A to C jackpot games starting from the normal mode, after shifting to the chance mode from the normal mode (and thus the low probability non-electric support game state), after a special number of fluctuations for a predetermined number of times When it is special I, it enters into the probability variation mode, and when it is through A to C, it shifts to the normal mode (returns to the normal mode). In other words, when special G and D through F and special I and A through C are compared, the starting production mode and gaming state are different, but they have the same production mode transition after the jackpot game. Cause it to occur.
Of these, when paying attention to special G and special I, even if either special G or special I jackpot occurs, after the corresponding jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is commonly the high probability electric support. The game state is changed to the chance mode, and if the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (50 times) without generating a new jackpot after the corresponding jackpot game, the gaming state is a high probability electric support game. The production mode is changed from the chance mode to the probability change mode while maintaining the state. If the gaming state and the production mode are common, the special figure variation pattern table to be used can be made common, so the special I special figure variation pattern table is the same as or similar to the special G special diagram variation pattern table THt_δ. You may have.
Further, when attention is paid to the communication D to communication F and communication A to communication C, the game state of the gaming machine 100 is commonly used after the corresponding game winning game even if any of the communication jacks of communication A to communication F occurs. Becomes a low probability electric support game state and the production mode is a chance mode, and after the corresponding jackpot game, the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times (50, 30 or 20) without generating a new jackpot Then, the gaming state is changed from the low probability electric support game state to the low probability non-electric support game state, and the effect mode is changed from the chance mode to the normal mode. If the game state and the production mode are common, the special figure variation pattern table to be used can be made common. The content may be the same as or similar to THt_ε.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state and the production mode is the chance mode, since the electric support is given, a special game is realized to realize a speedy game. Players are often preferred to perform symbol lotteries one after another at high speed. For this reason, when a jackpot of any one of A to F, Special I, and Special G occurs, the corresponding special jackpot game is associated with the jackpot in common and the special mode variation pattern table for normal mode In addition, a special symbol variation pattern table for chance mode suitable for executing the special symbol lottery one after another at a high speed is used. However, because the production in the chance mode can only be performed for a limited number of fluctuations (50 times, 30 times or 20 times), if the special symbol lottery is performed too fast, the stay time in the chance mode will be too short. It becomes difficult for the player to entertain the game in the chance mode. Considering this, the details of the chance mode special figure variation pattern table are different from those of the probability variation mode special figure variation pattern table (details will be described later).

  Further, in the first special symbol lottery performed through the left-handed game, a special H jackpot may occur. The opening mode (4R) of the special winning opening 111 in the special H jackpot game is the same as that of the special I based on the first special symbol lottery and the A to C. However, the winning effect (or the effect immediately after that) differs between Special H, Special I, and A to C. Specifically, for example, special H, special I, and A to C are the same for the production mode for notifying the occurrence of jackpot and the first half of the win production, and whether or not to shift to the probability variation mode at that stage. The player is indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish. In the latter half of the special H hit effect (or immediately after the end of the hit effect), an effect suggesting the transition to the probability variation mode is performed, while the latter half of the special I and pass A to C hit effects ( (Or just after the end of the hit effect), after the big hit game, an effect suggesting shifting to the chance mode is performed without shifting to the probability change mode. Actually, unlike the special I and the special A to C, after the special H jackpot game, it immediately shifts to the probability change mode. The player has a sense of expectation whether or not there will be an effect suggesting the transition to the probability change mode when any special hit game of Special H, Special I and A to C is performed. You can watch. Even if there is no performance suggesting the transition to the probability change mode, there is still a possibility that it was a big hit of Special I, so the player expects the performance in the chance mode (high probability gaming state) It can be enjoyed with expectation).

  Similar to this, in the second special symbol lottery performed through a right-handed game, a special F jackpot may occur. The opening mode (4R (substantially 0R)) of the special winning opening 111 in the special F jackpot game is the same as that of the special G based on the second special symbol lottery and the D through F. However, the winning effect (or the effect immediately after that) differs between Special F, Special G, and D through F. Specifically, for example, special F, special G, and D through F are the same for the production mode for notifying the occurrence of jackpot and the first half of the win production, and whether or not the probability variation mode continues at that stage. The player is indistinguishable or difficult to distinguish. In the latter half of the special F hit effect (or immediately after the end of the hit effect), an effect suggesting the transition to the probability variation mode is performed, while the second half of the special G and D through F hit effects ( (Or just after the end of the hit effect), after the big hit game, an effect suggesting shifting to the chance mode is performed without shifting to the probability change mode. Actually, unlike the special G and the special D to the special F, after the special F jackpot game, the mode immediately shifts to the probability change mode. The player has a sense of expectation whether or not there will be an effect that suggests shifting to the probability change mode when any special hit game of Special F, Special G and D through F is performed. You can watch. Even if there is no performance suggesting the transition to the probability change mode, there is still a possibility that it was a big hit of special G, so the player expects the performance in the chance mode (high probability gaming state It can be enjoyed with expectation).

  In addition, in the special A, special C and special D jackpots generated in the first special symbol lottery, basically, at the stage where the jackpot occurrence is announced, what is the jackpot game to be executed and the transition to the probability variation mode? There is an effect that makes it easy to determine whether the game is a big hit game for a round. On the other hand, special J to special M and special O generated in the first special symbol lottery are so-called rank-up bonuses. With the rank-up bonus, it is hidden from the player how many rounds with the long opening of the big prize opening 111 will continue at the start of the jackpot game, and whether or not a round is added will be played in stages during the jackpot game. I will inform the person. During the jackpot game with the rank-up bonus, the player can enjoy the game while expecting how many rounds with the long opening of the big prize opening 111 will continue.

  Similar to this, in the special A and special B jackpots that are generated in the second special symbol lottery, basically, when the jackpot occurrence is announced, the probability variation mode continues and the jackpot game to be executed is There is an effect that makes it easy to determine how many rounds the game is a big hit. On the other hand, special J, special M and special N generated in the second special symbol lottery are the above-described rank-up bonus.

Also, when a special jackpot of special E occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state, after the corresponding jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the high probability non-electric support game state and the production mode is the latent mode (current Although it can be recognized that the gaming state is a non-electric support gaming state, it is a rendering mode in which it is difficult to determine whether the gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state.
On the other hand, when a small hit occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state, after the corresponding small hit game, the game mode of the gaming machine 100 is maintained in the low probability non-electric support game state and the production mode is set to the latent mode. (However, if the special symbol fluctuates 40 times after the small hit game, the game mode of the gaming machine 100 is maintained in the low probability non-electric support game state, and the production mode is changed from the latent mode to the normal mode) .
Although detailed explanation is omitted, after the special E jackpot game or small jackpot game in the low probability non-electric support game state, in order to realize a variation effect different from the normal mode in the latent mode, it corresponds in common to them A latency mode special figure variation pattern table which is attached and different from the normal mode special figure variation pattern table is used.

  When the main CPU 411 refers to the first special figure fluctuation pattern table to the fourth special figure fluctuation pattern table in the special symbol processing, the production control unit 403 performs the production mode (effect mode of the production mode) of the gaming machine 100. The details are made clear from the contents described later), and the normal mode, the probability change mode, the latent mode, and the chance mode are controlled. Further, when the main CPU 411 refers to the first special figure fluctuation pattern table to the fourth special figure fluctuation pattern table in the special symbol processing, the main control unit 401 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 respectively. The low probability non-electric support game state, the high probability electric support game state, the high probability non-electric support game state, the low probability non-electric support game state, the high probability electric support game state, or the low probability electric support game state. Accordingly, the first special figure fluctuation pattern table to the fourth special figure fluctuation pattern table are the special mode fluctuation pattern table for normal mode, the special figure fluctuation pattern table for probability variation mode, the special figure fluctuation pattern table for latent mode, and the chance, respectively. It can be paraphrased as the special figure fluctuation pattern table for mode, and the special figure fluctuation pattern table for the low probability non-electric support game state, the special figure fluctuation pattern table for the high probability electric support game state, and the high probability non-electric support game, respectively. It can be paraphrased as a special figure variation pattern table for common use of state and low probability non-electric support game state, and a special figure change pattern table for common use of high probability electric support game state and low probability electric support game state.

  In the present embodiment, it can be said that the main control unit 401 selects the special figure variation pattern table having the same contents when the production control unit 403 performs the production in a specific production mode (for example, production) When the control unit 403 is performing the effect in the normal mode, it can be said that the main control unit 401 selects the first special figure variation pattern table), but the effect control unit 403 performs the effect in the specific effect mode. During execution, the main control unit 401 may be able to select a special figure variation pattern table having different contents. For example, in the table Tht_β, the contents of the special figure variation pattern table that is referred to during the period until the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied, and the special E jackpot in the table Tht_γ occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state, and When the production control unit 403 produces an effect in the probability variation mode by making the contents of the special figure fluctuation pattern table referred to during the period until the low probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied, different contents In addition, the special figure variation pattern table having different contents depending on the type of jackpot is referred to.

  In the following, a description regarding the special figure variation pattern table will be supplemented by focusing on the special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_a for normal mode and the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b for probability variation mode.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the special mode special pattern fluctuation pattern table THt_a. The special mode fluctuation pattern table THt_a for normal mode includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a1 for loss and a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a2 for jackpot.

  Each of the tables THt_a1 and THt_a2 is a table in which predetermined determination values are associated with a part of the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a16. Each special figure fluctuation pattern including the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a16 defines the variation mode of the special symbol. For example, the special symbol fluctuation pattern is defined as the time for changing the special symbol (the length of time during which the special symbol fluctuation display is performed). Therefore, hereinafter, it may be referred to as “variation time”). The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a16 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_a, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_a1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the table THt_a2 when the determination result of the special figure determination is the big hit. Select. The CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai in the selection table (here, THt_a1 or THt_a2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_ai is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where i is an integer of 11 to 16, inclusive).

  In the table THt_a1, for the special figure variation patterns THp_a11, THp_a12, THp_a13, THp_a14, and THp_a15, a total of 475 judgment values “0-474” and a total of 16 judgment values “475-490”, respectively, a total of five 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_a2, for the special figure variation patterns THp_a12, THp_a13, THp_a14, THp_a15, THp_a16, a total of 25 judgment values “0-24”, a total of 50 judgment values “25-74”, a total of 125 The determination values “75 to 199”, the total of 290 determination values “200 to 489”, and the total of 10 determination values “490 to 499” are assigned (each determination value is an integer).

  In a gaming state in which the normal mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a 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_a is determined so that the reliability of the big hit becomes higher as the special figure fluctuation pattern having a longer fluctuation time.

  Although not shown in FIG. 15, when the number of pending information (U1 or U2) is a predetermined number (for example, 3) or more, the result of determination per special figure of the determination target TT is losing and losing is confirmed. When the special figure fluctuation pattern random number (that is, 0 to 474) for which the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a11 is selected is obtained as the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT, the fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a11 (13 The special symbol variation pattern THp_a11 ′ that defines a variation time (for example, 2 seconds) shorter than .5 seconds) may be selected to shorten the variation time of the special symbol. As a result, the special symbol variation display regarding the loss determination can be completed in a short time, and when the result of the determination per special symbol is a loss, the special symbol variation pattern THp_a11 for the loss determination is selected. Since the variation pattern random number (that is, 0 to 474) is acquired with high probability, the game is played quickly. This is because it is difficult to perform a reach effect that requires a relatively long time with a short fluctuation time (eg, 2 seconds).

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a special variation mode special pattern variation pattern table THt_b. The special variation pattern table THt_b for probability variation mode includes a special variation pattern table THt_b1 for loss and a special variation pattern table THt_b2 for jackpot.

  Each of the tables THt_b1 and THt_b2 is a table in which a predetermined determination value is associated with a part of the special figure variation patterns THp_b11 to THp_b15. Each special figure fluctuation pattern including the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_b11 to THp_b15 defines a variation mode of the special symbol, and defines a variation time of the special symbol, for example. The special symbol fluctuation times in the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_b11 to THp_b15 are 3 seconds, 10 seconds, 40 seconds, 50 seconds, and 60 seconds, respectively.

  In the special figure variation pattern determination using the table THt_b, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_b1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the table THt_b2 when the determination result of the special figure determination is the big hit. Select. Then, the CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_bii in the selection table (here, THt_b1 or THt_b2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_bii is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where ii is an integer of 11 to 15).

  In the table THt_b1, for the special figure variation patterns THp_b11 to THp_b13, a total of 450 judgment values “0 to 449”, a total of 49 judgment values “450 to 498”, and a total of one judgment value “499”. (Each judgment value is an integer). In the table THt_b2, a total of 100 determination values “0 to 99” and a total of 400 determination values “100 to 499” are assigned to the special figure variation patterns THp_b14 and THp_b15 (each determination value is an integer). ).

  In a gaming state in which the probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b 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 values in the table THt_b are determined so that the special figure variation pattern with a long variation time has a higher reliability for the jackpot.

In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, the special figure determination information obtained by winning the second start port 106 is more than the special figure determining information obtained by winning the first start port 105. Since it is subject to the special symbol lottery with priority, there is a probability variation mode (and therefore a high probability) in a state where there is a suspension of the first special symbol (information for special symbol determination that is suspended based on a winning at the first starting port 105). Even if the game is shifted to the electric support game state, if the second special symbol is changed by the second special symbol lottery through the right hand, the hold of the first special symbol is not digested (that is, the special symbol lottery target) Must not). However, when there is no second special symbol hold (information for special figure determination held based on winning at the second start port 106) in the probability variation mode, the first special symbol hold is determined as the determination target TT. Thus, the first special symbol lottery is performed, and the first special symbol is changed. However, the first special symbol lottery often generates a jackpot having a lower degree of advantage than the jackpot that can be generated by the second special symbol lottery (for example, the first special symbol lottery has a larger occurrence ratio of 16R jackpots). small).
Therefore, although not shown in FIG. 16, when the number of pending information U2 is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, 1), the determination result per special figure of the determination target TT is lost and the variation time is relatively short: When a special figure fluctuation pattern random number (that is, 0 to 449) for which the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b11 defining 3 seconds is selected is obtained as the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT, the fluctuation is longer than 3 seconds. The variation time of the special symbol may be increased by selecting the special symbol variation pattern THp_b11 ′ that defines the time (for example, 10 seconds). By selecting the special symbol variation pattern THp_b11 ′, it is possible to save time for winning a prize to the second winning opening 106 and to suppress the occurrence of the first special symbol lottery which is less preferable for the player than the second special symbol lottery. it can.

  Although not shown, the special mode fluctuation pattern table for normal mode, the special figure fluctuation pattern table for probability variation mode, the special figure fluctuation pattern table for latent mode, and the special figure fluctuation pattern table for chance mode are respectively jackpots. In addition to the special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss and the special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss, a special figure fluctuation pattern table for small hits may be included. Alternatively, a special figure variation pattern table for losing may be selected at the time of small hit. Further, for example, the special mode fluctuation pattern table for normal mode includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table for small hits, and the special figure fluctuation pattern table for probability variation mode includes a special figure fluctuation pattern table for small hits. However, in the latter case, the special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss may be selected at the time of small hitting.

  In the special figure determination result storage area 413e (see FIG. 9), 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 association with each other. The

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
Further, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process in the start port switch process (see FIG. 10). 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 prior determination process (that is, the determination result per special figure, the determination of special symbol design, and the determination of the special figure variation pattern for the preliminary determination target) is stored in the preliminary determination information storage area 413h. The determination result of the prior determination process is included in the hold increase command, and the hold increase command is set in the main RAM 413 and transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in the output process described later. The hold increase command includes information indicating which of the hold information numbers U1 and U2 has increased in addition to the determination result of the above-described pre-determination process. 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. 10) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 executes general symbol determination. The common figure determination includes a common figure determination, a general symbol determination, and a general pattern variation pattern determination. The above-described normal symbol lottery may be considered to include the universal symbol determination and the universal symbol determination, and further include the universal symbol variation pattern determination. Therefore, the common symbol determination may be considered to include the normal symbol lottery, and the common symbol determination and the normal symbol lottery may be considered to be equivalent to each other. In the normal symbol process, the main CPU 411 sequentially executes the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the normal symbol variation pattern determination using the universal symbol determination information stored in the universal symbol determination information storage area 413i. These determination results are stored in the common figure determination result storage area 413j. Then, after displaying the change of the normal symbol for the change time indicated by the normal pattern change pattern selected by the normal pattern change pattern determination, the normal symbol is stopped at the pattern indicating the determination result of the normal symbol per unit determination and the normal symbol determination. Let

  When the main CPU 411 starts the normal symbol variation display, the main CPU 411 sets a universal symbol variation start command including determination results of the universal symbol determination, the universal symbol determination, and the common symbol variation pattern determination in the main RAM 413, thereby producing an effect control unit. When 403 is instructed to start the normal symbol variation effect, and when the normal symbol variation is stopped, the common symbol variation stop command is set in the main RAM 413 to execute the normal symbol variation effect. Instruct the end.

  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, the universal symbol determination target FF, etc., the common symbol determination, the common symbol determination, and the universal symbol variation pattern determination are executed, and the determination result of the general symbol determination is While being stored in the figure determination result storage area 413j, the normal symbol fluctuation display and stop display are performed based on the determination result of the common figure determination. The information for normal map determination which has become the normal map determination target FF is deleted from the storage area 413i (therefore, the number of pending information U3 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.

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
The electric accessory control process will be described (see FIG. 10). In the electric accessory control process, the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed.

  In the special winning opening process, when the result of the special figure determination shows that the special X jackpot is won, the special winning opening pattern for special X (X is any alphabet of A to O) is used. When the winning opening 111 is opened and closed, and the result of the special figure determination indicates that the winning of the winning Y is, the winning winning opening pattern for the passing Y (Y is an alphabet from A to F) is used. When the special winning opening 111 is opened / closed and the result of the special figure determination indicates that the winning of the small winning is, the large winning opening 111 is opened / closed using the large winning opening opening pattern for small winning. In the big prize opening pattern table DKt, a big prize opening pattern defining the opening mode of the big prize opening 111 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.

In each big winning opening opening pattern, the opening time of the big winning opening 111 in each round and the closing time of the big winning opening 111 between each round are defined. When the grand prize opening 111 is opened long in a specific round, the opening time of the big prize opening 111 in the round is a predetermined long opening time tt _LONG corresponding to 30 seconds. 111 is continuously released for a long release time tt _LONG . However, even if the opening time of the big winning opening 111 has not reached the long opening time tt _LONG , the winning opening 111 is not changed when the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10). Closed and the round ends. Further, when the special winning opening 111 is short-opened in a specific round, the opening time of the special winning opening 111 in the round is a predetermined short opening time tt _short of 0.2 seconds, and each round The special winning opening 111 is continuously opened for the short opening time tt _short . Even if the opening time of the big winning opening 111 does not reach the short opening time tt _short , the winning opening 111 is not changed when the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10). Although it is closed, the short opening time tt _short is extremely short, and it can be said that it is virtually impossible to win a predetermined number of game balls within the time.

  By the way, the big winning opening opening pattern between the jackpot and the jackpot and the jackpot can be set as a big winning opening and a different big winning opening opening pattern between the jackpot and the jackpot. The large winning opening opening pattern is set such that some or all of the jackpots, and some or all of the jackpots and jackpots are common or similar. This is whether or not to let the player recognize the type of jackpot that has occurred and the gaming state after the jackpot game in the changing effect, and the player in the winning effect the type of jackpot that has occurred and the gaming state after the jackpot game It is determined based on whether or not it is recognized.

  As described above, special A to special C are effects that indicate which jackpot is won in the variable effects (that is, the type of jackpot that has been generated and the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability electric support game state) The special D is an effect of changing the special image associated with the high-probability non-electric support game state to the special image associated with the high-probability electric support game state (ie, the special effect). D is won, and the game state after the jackpot game is a high probability electric support game state) is executed, and the special F is a special associated with the low probability electric support game state in the variable production. An effect that changes the image to a special image associated with the high probability electric support game state (that is, an effect that indicates that the special F is won and the game state after the jackpot game is the high probability electric support game state) There is executed. Therefore, for these, even if the big winning opening opening pattern is not the same as or similar to other big winnings or small winnings, it does not hinder the improvement of the fun of the game, so an arbitrary winning opening opening pattern is set. You can do that. Of course, a big winning opening opening pattern common to or similar to other big winning or small winning big opening opening patterns may be used. In addition, if it supplements about special D's big winning opening opening pattern, special D is 16R (substantially 0R), and a prize ball cannot be obtained substantially (big hit comprised only by short opening of special winning opening 111) It is a game, and it is difficult to make the game ball win the grand prize 111 when the short is opened. Therefore, it is desirable that the special winning opening pattern for special D is to open the winning opening 111 for a short period of 16 rounds in a short time. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered without the player feeling stressed for a period of time.

  As described above, special J to special O indicate an effect that suggests what kind of jackpot is won in the winning effect (that is, the type of jackpot that has been generated and the gaming state after the jackpot game indicate a high probability electric support game state) Production) is executed. However, if the special prize opening pattern for special J to special O is not associated at all, the player recognizes which jackpot of special J to special O is won based on the special prize opening pattern. It becomes possible. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special winning opening opening pattern for special K to special O is made common or similar to a part of the special winning opening opening pattern for special J, so that the player is based on the special winning opening opening pattern. In particular, it is difficult to recognize which jackpot of special J to special O has been won, and to prevent the improvement of the interest of the game from being hindered. Specifically, for example, the special prize opening pattern for special J to special O is the same as or similar to the special prize opening pattern from 1R to 5R, so that the special prize opening pattern from 1R to 5R can be changed. Based on this, it is difficult to recognize which jackpot of special J to special O is won. Similarly, the special prize opening patterns for special J to special M are the same or similar to the special prize opening patterns from 1R to 7R, and the special prize opening pattern for special J to special L is 1R. The special prize opening patterns of up to 9R are made common or similar, and the special prize opening patterns of special J and special K are made common or similar to the special prize opening patterns of 1R to 11R.

  As described above, special E and small wins do not perform any suggestion about whether the special E or small hits are won in the variable effect and the winning effects and the game state after the big hit game or the small hit game (the big hit game or It is not specified whether the gaming state after the small hit game is a high probability non-electric support game state or a low probability non-electric support game state). However, if the special prize opening pattern for the special prize E and the special prize opening pattern for the small hit are not associated at all, the player can decide whether the special prize opening pattern is based on the special prize opening pattern. It will be possible to recognize whether or not it was won. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special prize opening opening pattern for special E and the big winning opening opening pattern for small hits are made common or similar large opening opening patterns, so that the player can change to the large opening opening pattern. Based on this, it is difficult to recognize which of the special E and small wins is won, and the improvement of the game's interest is prevented from being hindered.

  Special H, Special I, and A to C have a special effect that indicates whether or not the special H has been won in the winning production. An effect that suggests that the game state after winning the special H and that the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability electric support gaming state is executed. In addition, the special I and tsu A to tsu C do not perform the suggestion about which jackpot of the special I and tsu A to tsu C and the gaming state after the jackpot game in the variable production and the win production ( It is not specified whether the gaming state after the jackpot game is a high probability electric support game state or a low probability electric support game state). However, if the special winning opening opening pattern for special H, special I, and A to C is not associated at all, the player can play the special H, special I, and A to D based on the special winning opening pattern. It becomes possible to recognize which jackpot of C is won. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special winning opening opening pattern for special H, special I, and A to C is a common or similar special opening opening pattern, so that the player can change to the special winning opening opening pattern. Based on this, it is difficult to recognize which jackpot of the special H, special I, and A to C is won, and the improvement of the entertainment of the game is prevented from being hindered.

  Special G and D through F do not perform any effects suggesting which jackpot of special G or D through F is won and the game state after the big hit game in the variable presentation and the winning presentation (big hit game) It is not specified whether the later gaming state is a high probability electric support game state or a low probability electric support game state). However, if the special winning opening opening pattern for special G and D through F is not associated at all, the player can win any of the special G and D through F based on the special winning opening opening pattern. It will be possible to recognize whether or not it was won. Therefore, in this embodiment, the special winning opening opening pattern for special G and D through F is a common or similar special opening opening pattern, which allows the player to perform special winning opening based on the special winning opening opening pattern. It is assumed that it is difficult to recognize which jackpot of G and D-to-F has been won, and it is intended to prevent the improvement of the interest of the game from being hindered.

<< About the advantages of jackpot games and jackpot games >>
A game in which the big winning opening 111 is opened (a jackpot game and a small hitting game) is given an opportunity to obtain a large amount of winning balls by winning the winning balls 111 (the expected value of the winning balls obtained) Therefore, it can be said that the game state is more advantageous for the player than a game in which the big prize opening 111 is not opened (a game in the normal game state). In other words, the jackpot game or the jackpot game is more advantageous than the game in the normal gaming state. From the viewpoint that a game with a large expected value of the winning ball is an advantageous game, when examining the degree of advantage between jackpot games and between jackpot games and jackpot games, if the big prize opening 111 is short-opened While it is difficult to win a game ball, it is possible to make a game ball win (easy) when the grand prize opening 111 is opened long, and a round game in which the big prize opening 111 is opened long. The jackpot game consisting of only the game is more advantageous than the jackpot game or the jackpot game consisting only of the round game that short-opens the jackpot 111, for example, the special H jackpot game is the special E jackpot game. Or it can be said that it is more advantageous than a small hit game. In addition, among the jackpot games configured to include a round game in which the big winning opening 111 is opened for a long time, in each jackpot game, the jackpot game in which the round game that opens the long winning opening 111 is performed more frequently is performed. Therefore, it is advantageous over the jackpot game with a small number of times, for example, it can be said that the special A jackpot game is more advantageous than the special B jackpot game. In addition, a round game in which the big winning opening 111 is short-opened in each jackpot game is executed between the big hit games constituted by only the round games in which the big winning opening 111 is short-opened or between the big hit games and the small hit games. A jackpot game with a large number of times played is more advantageous than a jackpot game with a small number of times, for example, special D jackpot games are more advantageous than special E jackpot games or small hit games. .

  The game state setting process (see FIG. 10) is executed in the big prize opening process. 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.

  In the game state setting process associated with special A to special D and special F to special O jackpots (see FIG. 10), both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and electric support are set. Both “10000” are set in the remaining game count J. In the game state setting process associated with the special E jackpot (see FIG. 10), when the special E jackpot occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state, the high probability game flag is turned ON while the electric support game flag is set. When it is turned off and “10000” and “0” are set in the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J, respectively, and a special E jackpot occurs in a game state other than the low probability non-electric support game state The high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are both turned ON, and “10000” is set to both the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J. In the game state setting process associated with the big hits of A and D, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON and the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are respectively set. “0” and “50” are set. In the game state setting process associated with the jackpots of B and B, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON, and the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game remaining count J are respectively set. “0” and “30” are set. In the game state setting process associated with the big wins of C and F, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON, and the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game remaining count J are respectively set. “0” and “20” are set. That is, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support remaining game count J that are initially set in the game state setting process associated with each jackpot are the above-described high probability grant count and electric support grant count (see FIG. 12), respectively. It corresponds.

  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. As described above, by initializing the game information of the gaming machine 100 using the RAM clear switch provided on the back surface of the game board 101, the initial state is obtained.

[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 each of the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112. 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. 10).

  As shown in FIG. 9, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main controller 401, and the main controller 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 of a game facility.

[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 the figure, the prize ball control unit 402 has 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 game ball in the upper plate 123. A ball detection SW 426 that detects whether there is a ball, a full tank detection SW 427 a that detects that the upper plate 123 is filled with a game ball, and a full tank detection that detects that the lower plate 125 is filled with a game ball. SW427b is connected. Each of the SWs 424 to 426, 427a, and 427b outputs a detection signal indicating whether or not a game ball has been detected to the prize ball control unit 402 (specifically, when a game ball is detected, the detection signal is turned ON. When the game ball is not detected, it is turned OFF and no detection signal is output). 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 detection signals input from the SWs 424 to 426, 427a, and 427b. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals input from the SWs 424 to 426, 427a, and 427b 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 111, the normal winning port 112). 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. 9). 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 115, lighting control of the effect light unit 116 and the board lamp 135 on the game board 101, and A lamp control unit (not shown) that performs drive control of the movable objects 117 and 131 to 133 is provided. In addition, the effect control unit 403 is connected with an effect button 121 and a cross key 122 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 121 and the cross key 122. Note that the board movable combination 130 shown in FIG. 9 includes board movable combinations 131 to 133.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes any effect including a change effect and a winning effect using an effect realizing element (which can be paraphrased as an effect means and may be considered to be synonymous with the effect member described above). 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 115, the effect light unit 116, the movable frame accessory 117, the panel lamp 135 and the panel movable actors 131 to 133, the effect button 121, and the effect lever 127. Including. The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 between the special symbol variation display and the stop display, and includes an effect suggesting a determination result of the special figure determination. The winning effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 during the jackpot game, and includes an effect that suggests a determination result of the prior determination process. 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. 17 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 with respect to 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. 17). 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 receiving process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a win 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.

  When the sub CPU 431 receives a pending increase command from the main control unit 401, the sub CPU 431 stores the determination result of the prior determination process (see FIG. 10) executed by the main control unit 401 in the command reception process in the sub RAM 433. , Hold increase processing. 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 is the determination target TT. . The sub CPU 431 can also perform a pre-reading notice effect for the prior determination target based on the hold increase command.

[3-2-1-2. General drawing processing]
The general drawing production process includes a general drawing production start process and a general drawing production end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the normal symbol variation effect by executing the general symbol effect start process in response to the reception of the general symbol variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then the normal symbol variation from the main control unit 401. In response to the reception of the stop command, the ordinary drawing effect end process is executed to end the normal symbol changing effect.

[3-2-1-3. Winning effect processing]
The winning effect process (see FIG. 17) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. At the start of the jackpot game and at the end of the jackpot game, an opening command and an ending command are transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 as commands related to the win effect, respectively. 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 acceptance process (see FIG. 17), the sub CPU 431 operates the player on the operation button 121, the cross key 122, or the effect lever 127 based on the signal from the effect button 121, the cross key 122, or the effect lever 127 (see FIG. 17). Recognize 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.

<< About production mode >>
FIG. 18A 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 probability change mode, a latent mode, a chance mode, a normal mode A, a normal mode B, and a normal mode C as first to sixth effect modes (hereinafter referred to as “normal mode A, normal mode”). When it is not necessary to distinguish between “mode B and normal mode C”, they are simply referred to as “normal mode”). The effect control unit 403 executes different effects between the probability variation mode, the latent mode, the chance mode, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C. As shown in FIG. 18A, a mode flag is associated with each effect mode in the effect mode table Mt. The state in which the probability change mode, the latent mode, the chance mode, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C are selected and used as the production mode is “1”, “2”, “3”, “ This corresponds to a state where “4”, “5”, and “6” are set. The mode flag is stored in the sub RAM 433, and the value is variably set by the sub CPU 431. FIG. 18B shows the relationship between each production mode, the jackpot winning probability, and whether or not electric support is provided. As shown in FIG. 18B, the effect control unit 403 sets the probability variation mode or the chance mode as the target effect mode in the high probability electric support game state. Further, in the high probability non-electric support game state, the latent mode is set as the target effect mode. Further, the chance mode is set as the target effect mode in the low probability electric support game state. In the low probability non-electric support game state (normal game state), the normal mode or the latent mode is set as the target effect mode.

  FIGS. 19A to 19C show display examples of the image display unit 104 in the probability variation mode, the latent mode, and the chance mode, respectively. FIGS. 20A to 20C show the normal mode A and the normal mode, respectively. The example of a display of the image display part 104 in the mode B and the normal mode C is shown. 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 differs between the probability variation mode, the latent mode, the chance mode, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C. The display mode of the decorative pattern or the like may be common between the normal modes (normal mode A, normal mode B, and normal mode C), but may be different between the probability variation mode, the latent mode, the chance mode, and the normal mode. . The hold display mode (hold image) indicating that the right of the winning lottery is held may be different between the probability change mode, the latent mode, the chance mode, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C.

  The probabilistic mode is a performance mode that is used in the high probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability electric support game state (the winning probability of jackpot is controlled with high probability) Is a specific production mode) that suggests to the player. 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 effect in the probability variation mode includes an effect that prompts the player to make a right stroke (for example, display of characters such as “right stroke”).

  The latent mode is an effect mode that is commonly used for the low probability non-electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state, and suggests to the player that the current game state may be a high probability game state. is there. The player who sees the effect in the latent mode cannot determine whether the current gaming state is the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state or cannot easily determine. A player who sees 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. It should be noted that the effect in the latent mode may include an effect that prompts the player to make a left strike (for example, display of characters such as “Please return to left strike”).

  The chance mode is an effect mode that is commonly used for the low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state may be the high probability game state. The player who sees 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. A player who sees the effect in the chance mode can play a game with a sense of expectation that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. The effect in the chance mode includes an effect that prompts the player to make a right strike (for example, display of characters such as “right strike”).

  The normal mode 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 game state. In the low-probability non-electric support game state, the effect control unit 403 may appropriately set which of the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C is used. For example, when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in each normal mode reaches a certain number (for example, 30 times), it may be changed to another normal mode, and the change can be made in normal mode A, normal mode B, normal What is necessary is to carry out sequentially, looping in order of mode C. Note that the method for determining the change to another normal mode is not limited to the above method. As a method for determining the change to another normal mode, a determination is made using a random number for the effect generated by the effect control unit 403. As a result, when it is determined to change to another normal mode, it may be changed to another normal mode.

  Alternatively, the player may be able to select whether to use the normal mode A, the normal mode B, or the normal mode C in the low probability non-electric support game state. When the player can be selected, the normal mode A is used in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, and when the player presses the effect button 121 at an arbitrary timing, the normal mode A, the normal mode B, and the normal mode C can be selected. The normal mode to be used may be changed by looping in order.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the change in the target effect mode based on the occurrence of jackpots of special A, special E, special G, and communication A will be described. Although not shown, the change in the target effect mode based on the occurrence of the jackpot of Special B to Special D and Special F and Special H and Special J to Special O is different from that of the target performance mode based on the occurrence of the special jackpot of Special A, respectively. The change in the target performance mode based on the occurrence of the special I jackpot may be the same as the change in the target performance mode based on the occurrence of the special G jackpot. The change in the target effect mode based on the occurrence of the jackpot of each may be the same as the change in the target effect mode based on the occurrence of the jackpot of A.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 18, the effect control unit 403 sets any one of the effect mode of the probability change mode, the latent mode, the chance mode, and the normal mode as the target effect mode.

  The production mode (target production mode) in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is the normal mode. When the jackpot is generated, the effect control unit 403 determines the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the jackpot game that has occurred based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the jackpot has occurred and the type of jackpot that has occurred. An effect mode that is specified and specified based on the type of jackpot that has occurred and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the jackpot game is set as the target effect mode.

  When the special A jackpot occurs, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the special A jackpot game is the high probability electric support game state regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special A jackpot occurs. It becomes. The effect mode associated with the special A jackpot and the high probability electric support game state is set to the probability change mode, and the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the probability change mode after the special A jackpot game.

  If a special E jackpot occurs, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special E jackpot occurs is a low probability non-electric support game state, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the special E jackpot gaming is It becomes a high probability non-electric support game state. The production mode associated with the special E jackpot and the high probability non-electric support game state is set to the latent mode, and the production control unit 403 sets the target production mode to the latent mode after the special E jackpot game. . On the other hand, if the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special E jackpot occurs is a gaming state other than the low probability non-electric support game state, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the special E jackpot gaming is a high probability electric It becomes a support game state. The effect mode associated with the special E jackpot and the high probability electric support game state is set to the probability change mode, and the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the probability change mode after the special E jackpot game.

  When a special G jackpot occurs, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the special G jackpot occurs, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the special G jackpot game is the high probability electric support game state It becomes. The production mode associated with the special G jackpot and the high probability electric support game state is set to the chance mode, and the production control unit 403 sets the target production mode to the chance mode after the special G jackpot game.

  When a big hit of A is generated, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the big hit of A is generated, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the big A big hit game is the low probability electric support game state It becomes. The effect mode associated with the jackpot and the low probability electric support game state of A is set to the chance mode, and the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the chance mode after the game of the jackpot of A.

  A special jackpot of special A or special E (when it occurs in a gaming state other than the low probability non-electric support game state) occurs, and the target effect mode is set to the probability change mode, or special E (low probability non-electric support game) If the target effect mode is set to the latent mode, or if the target effect mode is set to the chance mode, the target effect mode is set to the latent mode. When the low probability non-electric support transition condition is established, the target effect mode is changed from the probability change mode, the latent mode, or the chance mode to the normal mode. Further, when a special G jackpot occurs and the target effect mode is set to the chance mode, as described above, the target effect mode is changed from the chance mode to the probability change mode when the predetermined change count digestion condition is satisfied. After that, when the predetermined low-probability non-electric support transition condition is satisfied, the target effect mode is changed from the probability change mode to the normal mode.

<< Flowchart of operation of gaming machine >>
Next, a flow of main processes performed by the gaming machine 100 in order to realize the above-described operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to a flowchart. In the following, the process performed by the main control unit 401 will be described first, and then the process performed by the effect control unit 403 will be described. Each process of the main control unit 401 described below is realized by the main CPU 411 of the main control unit 401 executing a program stored in the main ROM 412. In addition, each process of the effect control unit 403 is realized, for example, when the sub CPU 431 of the effect control unit 403 executes a program stored in the sub ROM 432.

[Timer interrupt processing performed by main controller]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 21, a timer interrupt process performed by the main control unit 401 will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the contents of the timer interrupt process. When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 401 starts executing main processing including start-up processing and power-off monitoring processing. The main control unit 401 continuously executes this main process while power is supplied. The main control unit 401 interrupts and executes a timer interrupt process at a predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main process.

  As shown in FIG. 21 (see also FIG. 10), in the timer interrupt process, the main control unit 401 performs the random number update process in step S1, the switch process in step S2, the special symbol process in step S3, and the normal symbol in step S4. The process, the electric accessory control process at step S5, the prize ball process at step S6, and the output process at step S7 are sequentially executed. The random number update process, the switch process, the special symbol process, the normal symbol process, the electric accessory control process, the prize ball process, and the output process in steps S1 to S7 may include the contents described above for those processes.

  First, in the random number update process in step S1, the main control unit 401 updates random numbers used for various lotteries. The random numbers updated here include, as described above, random numbers per special figure, special figure random numbers, special figure variation pattern random numbers, random numbers per common figure, common figure random numbers, and common figure variation pattern random numbers. .

  The switch process (see also FIG. 10) in the subsequent step S2 is a start-port switch process (see FIG. 22) for detecting a game ball won at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, and a game ball that has passed through the gate 108. Gate switch processing (see FIG. 23) for detecting a game, a big prize opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the big prize opening 111, a normal winning opening switch process for detecting a game ball won in the normal prize opening 112, etc. including.

  Thereafter, in the special symbol process in step S3, the main control unit 401 performs a winning lottery, displays the special symbol variably according to the winning lottery result, and then stops the special symbol.

  After that, in the normal symbol processing in step S4, the main control unit 401 performs the normal symbol lottery, displays the normal symbol variably according to the result of the normal symbol lottery, and then stops the normal symbol.

  The electric accessory control process in step S5 thereafter (see also FIG. 10) is a big prize opening process (see FIG. 29) for controlling the operation of the special prize opening 111, and an electric chew process for controlling the operation of the electric tulip 107. (See FIG. 10).

  Thereafter, in the winning ball process in step S6, the main control unit 401 performs predetermined processing for winning a game ball at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 111, or the normal winning port 112, for example. A prize ball command for instructing the payout of the number of prize balls is set in the RAM 413.

  Thereafter, in the output process of step S7, the main control unit 401 outputs various commands indicating information set in the RAM 413 by the processes of steps S1 to S6 to the prize ball control unit 402 and the effect 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 step S <b> 7, the main control unit 401 can transmit arbitrary information recognized or held by itself (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 control unit 401 returns to the main process.

[Starting-port switch processing performed by the main controller]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 22, the contents of the start port switch process included in the switch process of step S2 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process. In the start port switch process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the first start port SW 414a is turned on (step S211). If the first starter SW 414a is not ON (No in step S211), the process proceeds to step S217. In SW 414a, SW 414a is turned ON when a game ball to be detected by itself is detected, and SW 414a is turned OFF when a game ball to be detected by itself is not detected. The same applies to SW 414b and SW 415 to SW 417 (see FIG. 9).

  If the first starter SW 414a is ON (Yes in step S211), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the hold information number U1 is less than a predetermined maximum hold number U1max stored in advance in the ROM 412. (Step S212). Here, it is assumed that U1max = 4. The number of held information U1 corresponds to the number of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first start condition in the special figure determination information storage area 413d. If “U1 <U1max” is not satisfied (No in step S212), the process proceeds to step S217.

  On the other hand, if “U1 <U1max” (Yes in step S212), the main control unit 401 adds “1” to the hold information number U1 in step S213, and in the counter storage area 413c in step S214. By acquiring the count values of the counters C1 to C3, special figure determination information including the current count values of the counters C1 to C3 as special figure random numbers, special figure random numbers, and special figure variation pattern random numbers is acquired. . In step S215, the main control unit 401 performs a preliminary determination process (see FIG. 24) on the acquired special figure determination information, and then in step S216, displays the special figure determination information. After the information is stored in the determination information storage area 413d, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S217, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the second starter SW 414b is turned on. If the second start port SW 414b is not ON (No in step S217), the start port switch process is terminated.

  If the second start port SW414b is ON (Yes in step S217), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the number of hold information U2 is less than a predetermined maximum hold number U2max stored in advance in the ROM 412. (Step S218). Here, it is assumed that U2max = 4. The number of held information U2 corresponds to the number of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the second start condition in the special figure determination information storage area 413d. If “U2 <U2max” is not satisfied (No in step S218), the start port switch process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if “U2 <U2max” (Yes in step S218), the main control unit 401 adds “1” to the hold information count U2 in step S219, and in step S220, in the counter storage area 413c. By acquiring the count values of the counters C1 to C3, special figure determination information including the current count values of the counters C1 to C3 as special figure random numbers, special figure random numbers, and special figure variation pattern random numbers is acquired. . In step S221, the main control unit 401 performs a pre-determination process (see FIG. 24) on the acquired special figure determination information, and then in step S222, displays the special figure determination information. After storing the information in the determination information storage area 413d, the start port switch process is terminated.

  In step S222, when storing the special figure determination information, the main control unit 401 determines that the priority order of the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied indicates that the first start condition is satisfied. The storage contents of the storage area 413d are controlled so as to be higher than the priority order of the special figure determination information acquired at the opportunity.

[Gate switch processing performed by the main control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 23, the contents of the gate switch process included in the switch process of step S2 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process. In the gate switch process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the gate SW 415 is turned on (step S231). If the gate SW 415 is not ON (No in step S231), the gate switch process is terminated.

  If the gate SW 415 is ON (Yes in step S231), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the hold information number U3 is less than a predetermined maximum hold number U3max stored in advance in the ROM 412 (step S232). ). Here, it is assumed that U3max = 4. The number U3 of reserved information corresponds to the number of information for determining the common map in the information storage area 413i for the general map determination. If “U3 <U3max” is not satisfied (No in step S232), the gate switch processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, if “U3 <U3max” (Yes in step S232), the main control unit 401 adds “1” to the number of pending information U3 (step S233), and each counter C4 to C6 in the counter storage area 413c. Information for the common figure including the count values of the obtained counters C4 to C6 as a random number per common figure, a common figure random number, and a common figure variation pattern random number, and a common figure judgment information storage area 413i. (Step S234). Thereafter, the gate switch process is terminated.

[Preliminary determination processing performed by the main control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 24, the content of the pre-determination process performed in step S215 or S221 of FIG. 22 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the details of the prior determination process.

  In the prior determination process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the high-probability game flag is ON (step S2101). The high probability game flag is a flag in the RAM 413 that is set to ON or OFF in a process described later. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the high probability game flag is OFF. 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.

  If the high probability game flag is ON (Yes in step S2101), the main control unit 401 selects the high probability special figure determination table TAt2 (see FIG. 11) (step S2102), while the high probability game flag is OFF. If so (No in step S2101), the low probability special figure determination table TAt1 (see FIG. 11) is selected (step S2103).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 compares the special figure determination table selected in step S2102 or step S2103 with the random number per special figure of the special figure determination information as a prior determination target, thereby determining the special figure determination. Is performed (step S2104). In this determination per special figure, it is determined whether or not the random number per special figure to be pre-determined matches the determination value associated with the big hit or the small hit in the selected special figure determination table. It is determined whether or not the pre-determination target is a big win or a small win. When the prior determination process of FIG. 24 is executed via step S214 of FIG. 22, the special figure determination information acquired in step S214 becomes the target of prior determination, and the prior determination of FIG. If the process is to be executed via step S220 in FIG. 22, the special figure determination information acquired in step S220 is the target of prior determination.

  In step S2104, the main control unit 401 performs special symbol determination for the prior determination target after performing determination per special symbol. At this time, in the special symbol determination table TZt, the main control unit 401 determines the first special symbol determination when the prior determination target is the special symbol determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied. A table is selected, and if the object of prior determination is special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied, the second special symbol determination table is selected. Then, the main control unit 401 compares the special symbol random number to be determined in advance with the determination value in the selected special symbol determination table to determine the type of special symbol to be determined in advance (for example, the type of jackpot). Determine.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 performs special figure variation pattern determination processing (described later) (step S2105). Further, the main control unit 401 stores information in which the processing result of step S2104 and the processing result of step S2105 are associated with each other in the RAM 413 (preliminary determination information storage area 413h in FIG. 13) as a preliminary determination result for the preliminary determination target. (Step S2106). Then, a pending increase command representing the current preliminary determination result is generated and set in the RAM 413 (step S2107), and the preliminary determination process ends.

[Special symbol processing performed by the main control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 25, the contents of the special symbol process executed in step S3 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol process.

  In the special symbol process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the in-confirmation flag is ON (step S311). The time when the in-confirmation flag is ON belongs to the special symbol confirmation period. The fixed period of the special symbol is a period for allowing the player to recognize the stopped special symbol until a predetermined fixed display time elapses after the change of the special symbol is stopped. The in-determined flag is a flag in the RAM 413 that is set to ON or OFF in a process described later. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the finalizing flag is OFF. If the determining flag is ON (Yes in step S311), the process proceeds to step S327.

  On the other hand, if the finalizing flag is OFF (No in step S311), it is determined whether the winning game flag is ON (step S312). The winning game flag is a flag in the RAM 413 that is set to ON or OFF in a process described later. Note that the winning game flag is ON while the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the winning game flag is OFF.

  If the winning game flag is ON (Yes in step S312), the special symbol processing is terminated without changing the special symbol. If the winning game flag is OFF (No in step S312), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed (step S313). If the special symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S323. On the other hand, if the special symbol is not being variably displayed (No in step S313), the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the number of held information U2 is 1 or more (step S314).

  If the number of held information U2 is 1 or more (Yes in step S314), the main control unit 401 subtracts “1” from the number of held information U2 (step S315), and proceeds to step S318. If the number of held information U2 is 0 in step S314 (No in step S314), the process proceeds to step S316, and the main control unit 401 determines whether the number of held information U1 is 1 or more. In step S316, if the number of pending information U1 is 0 (No in step S316), the special symbol process is terminated. If the hold information number U1 is 1 or more (Yes in step S316), the main control unit 401 subtracts “1” from the hold information number U1 (step S317), and proceeds to step S318.

  In step S318, the main control unit 401 executes special figure storage shift processing. Here, the special figure storage shift process corresponds to setting the priority for receiving the winning lottery for the special figure determination information described above. Specifically, for example, in the case where the first storage area to the eighth storage area that are set so that the priority order is sequentially lowered in the special figure determination information storage area 413d are set in step S318. The main control unit 401 executes a special figure storage shift process for moving the special figure determination information stored in the Nth storage area to the (N−1) th storage area (where N is 8). Any integer below). Then, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage area before the process of step S318 becomes the current determination target TT.

  After the special figure storage shift process, the main control unit 401 executes a winning lottery process (see FIG. 26) and a special figure variation pattern determination process (see FIG. 27) on the determination target TT (steps S319 and S320). When the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, the special symbol fluctuation display of the special symbol display unit 201 is started based on the determined special figure fluctuation pattern (step S321). At this time, if the current determination target TT is information for special figure determination due to the establishment of the first start condition, the first special symbol of the first special symbol display unit 201a is variably displayed, and the current determination target TT is In the case of special figure determination information based on the establishment of the second start condition, the second special symbol of the second special symbol display unit 201b is variably displayed.

  The main control unit 401 sets a change start command in the RAM 413 in accordance with the start of special symbol change display (step S322). After setting the variation start command, the process proceeds to step S323. The variation start command set here includes information indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery process in step S319 and information indicating the special pattern variation pattern determined (selected) in step S320. Furthermore, information indicating the current gaming state, information indicating whether the target of the lottery process in step S319 (that is, the determination target TT) is due to the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition, etc. May be included. This variation start command is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process is executed in step S7 of FIG.

  In step S323, the main control unit 401 determines whether a predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of the special symbol fluctuation display. The predetermined fluctuation time here is defined by the special figure fluctuation pattern determined (selected) in step S320 immediately before the start of fluctuation display in step S321. If the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (No in step S323), the main control unit 401 ends the special symbol process as it is.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed (Yes in step S323), the main control unit 401 stops and displays the special symbol that is being variable-displayed in the special symbol display unit 201 (step S324). Is set in the RAM 413 (step S325). The variation stop command set here is output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S7 of FIG. 21 is executed. The change stop command may include the same information as the change start command.

  After setting the change stop command in the RAM 413, the main control unit 401 turns on the in-confirm flag (step S326), and proceeds to step S327. In step S327, the main control unit 401 executes a stop process described later with reference to FIG. 28, and thereafter ends the special symbol process.

[Winning lottery process performed by the main control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 26, the contents of the winning lottery process executed in step S319 of FIG. 25 will be described. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning lottery process. In the winning lottery process, the above-described special symbol determination and special symbol design determination are executed.

  Specifically, in the winning lottery process, first, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is ON (step S3101). If the high probability game flag is ON (Yes in step S3101), the main control unit 401 selects the determination table TAt2 (see FIG. 11) per high probability special figure (step S3102), and if the high probability game flag is OFF. If (No in step S3101), the determination table TAt1 (see FIG. 11) per low probability special figure is selected (step S3103).

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 uses the special figure determination table selected in step S3102 or S3103 to perform special figure determination in step S3104. That is, when the random number per special figure in the special figure determination information as the determination target TT matches the jackpot determination value (determination value associated with the jackpot) in the selected special figure determination table It is determined to be a big hit, and if it matches the determination value for the small hit (the determination value associated with the small hit), it is determined to be a big hit, otherwise it is lost (that is, neither a big hit nor a small hit) judge. The determination result of the determination per special figure is set in the RAM 413. Note that, as described above, in the second special symbol lottery, the determination value is not associated with the small hit, and it is not determined as the small hit.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 401 makes a special symbol determination in step S3105. For example, if the determination result of the special figure hit determination (step S3104) is a big hit, the special figure symbol determination uses the special figure random number of the special figure determination information as the determination target TT and the special figure symbol determination table Tzt (FIG. 9). The special symbol random number is associated with any kind of jackpot (any of special A to special O and special A to general F) in the special symbol design determination table TZt. Determine whether they match. At this time, if the determination target TT is information for determining a special figure when the first start condition is satisfied, the first special symbol determination table is used, and the determination target TT is determined as a special figure when the second start condition is satisfied. In the case of the business information, the second special symbol design determination table is used. Similarly, when the determination result of the special figure hit determination is a small hit and a loss, the type of the small hit or the type of the loss is determined in the special symbol design determination. In addition, when only one kind of small hit type or loss type is set, the special symbol design judgment may be executed only when the judgment result of the special figure judgment judgment is a big hit. Moves directly to step S3106.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 sets a symbol representing the determination result of the special symbol determination (step S3105) in the RAM 413 (step S3106), and ends the winning lottery process. The symbol set at the time of jackpot is a jackpot symbol representing the jackpot. The symbol set at the time of a small hit is a small hit symbol representing a small hit. The symbol set at the time of losing is a symbol (losing symbol) indicating losing. After the elapse of the special symbol variation time, the variation of the special symbol in the special symbol processing stops at the symbol set in step S3106 (see step S324 in FIG. 25).

[Special Figure Variation Pattern Determination Process Performed by Main Control Unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 27, the contents of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process executed in step S320 of FIG. 25 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special figure variation pattern determination process. In step S320 of FIG. 25, special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing is executed for the determination target TT. The special figure variation pattern determination process of FIG. 27 can also be executed in step S2105 of FIG. However, in step S2105 of FIG. 24, special figure variation pattern determination processing is executed for the prior determination target. In the following, a special figure variation pattern determination process for the determination target TT will be described for concrete description.

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, the above-described special figure fluctuation pattern determination is executed. Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process, first, the main control unit 401 selects a target special figure fluctuation pattern table from a special figure fluctuation pattern table THt configured to include a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern tables ( Step S3201). The target special figure variation pattern table indicates whether or not the gaming machine 100 is in an initial state and is not in an initial state (that is, a big hit or a small hit occurs between the time when the gaming information of the gaming machine 100 is initialized and the present time) The special figure variation pattern table is specified and selected according to the type of jackpot or jackpot that occurred last time. Specifically, as described above, the special state variation pattern table for initial state selected in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 and the special X specials associated with each jackpot (type of jackpot) and jackpot. Any of the figure fluctuation pattern table (X is any alphabet of A to O), the special figure fluctuation pattern table for Y (Y is any alphabet of A to F), and the special figure fluctuation pattern table for small hits Is selected.

  Next, the main control unit 401 selects a special figure fluctuation pattern table according to the determination result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT (step S3202). Specifically, when the result of the determination per special figure is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern table associated with the big win is selected, and when the result of the determination per special figure is a loss, The associated special figure variation pattern table is selected. Further, when the result of the determination per special figure is a small hit, a special figure fluctuation pattern table associated with the small hit may be selected.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 401 compares the special figure fluctuation pattern table selected in step S3202 with the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT, and determines which special figure fluctuation pattern random number is in the special figure fluctuation pattern table. Special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed to determine whether or not the special figure fluctuation pattern is supported (step S3203), the determination result is set in the RAM 413 (step S3204), and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated.

[In-stop processing performed by main controller]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 28, the contents of the stop process executed in step S327 of FIG. 25 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop process.

  In the stop process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not a predetermined fixed display time has elapsed since the change of the special symbol was stopped (step S3301). If the predetermined fixed display time has not elapsed (No in step S3301), the stopping process is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if the predetermined fixed display time has elapsed (Yes in step S3301), the main control unit 401 turns off the determining flag (step S3302) and then determines whether the electric support game flag is ON. Is determined (step S3303). The electric support game flag is a flag in the RAM 413 that is set to ON or OFF in a process described later. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the electric support game 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.

  When the electric support game flag is not ON (No in step S3303), the process proceeds to step S3308. On the other hand, when the electric support game flag is ON (Yes in step S3303), the electric support game remaining number J is set to “1”. Subtraction is performed (step S3304). As described above, the remaining electric support game number J indicates the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained. The electric support game remaining count J is set to “0” in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, and is set to, for example, “10000” after the jackpot game ends (see FIG. 34).

  After subtracting the remaining electric support game number J, the main control unit 401 determines whether the remaining electric support game number J is “0” (step S3305). If “J = 0” (Yes in step S3305), the electric support game flag is turned off (step S3306), and a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed ( Step S3307) and the process proceeds to Step S3308. On the other hand, if “J = 0” is not satisfied (No in step S3305), the process directly proceeds to step S3308.

  In step S3308, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the high probability game flag is ON. If the high probability game flag is OFF (No in step S3308), the main control unit 401 proceeds to step S3312. On the other hand, when the high probability game flag is ON (Yes in step S3308), “1” is subtracted from the high probability game remaining number X (step S3309). As described above, the high probability remaining game count X indicates the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the high probability game state is maintained. The high probability remaining game count X is set to “0” in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, and is set to, for example, “10000” after the jackpot (see FIG. 34).

  After subtracting the high probability remaining game count X, the main control unit 401 determines whether the high probability remaining game count X is “0” (step S3310). If “X = 0” (Yes in step S3310), the high-probability game flag is turned OFF (step S3311), and then the process proceeds to step S3312. On the other hand, if “X = 0” is not satisfied (No in step S3310), the process directly proceeds to step S3312.

  In step S3312, the main control unit 401 confirms the result of the winning lottery process for the determination target TT, and determines whether or not the result is a big hit. As a result, if it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S3313, and if not, the process proceeds to step S3320.

  In step S3313, the main control unit 401 sets “0” to the remaining times J and X, and then sequentially turns off the electric support game flag and the high-probability game flag (step S3314), and turns on the winning game flag. (Step S3315).

  In step S3320, the main control unit 401 confirms the result of the winning lottery process for the determination target TT and determines whether or not the result is a small hit. As a result, if it is a small hit (Yes in step S3320), the process proceeds to step S3315, and if not a small hit (No in step S3320), the in-stop process is terminated.

  In step S3315, after the winning game flag is turned ON, the main control unit 401 executes a right-handed notification start process for lighting the right-handed display unit 205 (step S3316), and the big winning opening opening pattern table DKt ( With reference to FIG. 9, the big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot or the jackpot is set (step S3317). Thereafter, the winning game opening is started (step S3318), the opening command is set in the RAM 413 (step S3319), and the stop process is ended.

[Normal symbol processing performed by the main control unit]
Next, the contents of the normal symbol processing executed in step S4 of FIG. 21 will be described (illustration of the flowchart is omitted). In the normal symbol processing of step S4, the main control unit 401 uses the general symbol determination information when the general symbol determination information is stored in the general symbol determination information storage area 413i and the normal symbol is not changing. The normal symbol lottery including the normal symbol determination and the normal symbol determination is executed, and the normal symbol variation pattern determination is performed based on the presence or absence of the electric support, and the normal symbol variation display is performed according to the determined normal symbol variation pattern. To start.

  In synchronization with the start of the fluctuation display, the main control unit 401 sets, in the RAM 413, a common figure change start command including information indicating the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery and information indicating the determined normal figure change pattern. When the predetermined fluctuation time defined by the normal pattern fluctuation pattern has elapsed after the start of the normal symbol fluctuation display, the main control unit 401 stops the normal symbol fluctuation display and sets a normal figure fluctuation stop command in the RAM 413. The usual figure change start command and the usual figure change stop command set as described above are output to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S7 of FIG. 21 is executed.

[Big prize opening process performed by the main control unit; FIG. 29]
With reference to FIG. 29, the contents of the special winning opening process included in the electric accessory control process of step S5 of FIG. 21 will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special winning opening process. A hit game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is performed during a period in which the hit game flag is ON. The period in which the big hit game or the small hit game is performed starts from the opening period in which the opening process is executed, and ends with the end of the ending period in which the ending process is executed. Between the opening period and the ending period, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 111 is repeated for a predetermined number of rounds. The period in which the big prize opening 111 between adjacent rounds is closed is the interval period between rounds. The opening mode of the special winning opening 111 in the special winning opening process of FIG. 29 follows the special winning opening opening pattern set in step S3317 of FIG. In the big winning opening opening pattern set in step S3317, the length of the opening period, the interval interval between rounds, and the ending period are defined as the opening time, the interval time between rounds, and the ending time. The number of operations and the opening time of the special winning opening 111 in each opening / closing operation are also defined.

  In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the winning game flag is set to ON (step S511). If the winning game flag is OFF (No in step S511), the main control unit 401 ends the big prize opening process as it is.

  If the winning game flag is ON (Yes in step S511), the main control unit 401 determines whether the opening is currently in progress (step S512). If the opening is in progress (Yes in step S512), the main control unit 401 performs the opening process (step S513), and then proceeds to step S514. If the opening is not in progress (No in step S512), the process proceeds to step S514. Migrate directly.

  In step S514, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the special winning opening 111 is being opened. If the special winning opening 111 is being opened (Yes in step S514), the process during opening is performed (step S515), and then the process proceeds to step S516. However, if the special winning opening 111 is not being opened (in step S514). No), the process proceeds directly to step S516.

  In step S516, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not the present time is an interval between rounds. If it is during the interval between rounds (Yes in step S516), after performing the interval process (step S517), the process proceeds to step S518. Transition.

  In step S518, the main control unit 401 determines whether the ending is currently in progress. If it is during ending (Yes of step S518), an ending process will be performed (step S519) and a special winning opening process will be complete | finished. If the ending is not in progress (No in step S518), the special winning opening process is terminated.

[Opening process performed by main controller; FIG. 30]
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the contents of the opening process. In the opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening was started (step S5101). If the opening time has not elapsed (No in step S5101), the opening process is terminated.

  If the opening time has elapsed (Yes in step S5101), the main control unit 401 ends the opening (step S5102), and sets “1” to the round number R indicating the number of the current round. (Step S5103). Then, the opening of the first prize winning opening 111 is started (step S5104), and the opening process is ended.

[During open process performed by main controller: Fig. 31]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the contents of the releasing process. In the opening process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether or not the closing condition of the special winning opening 111 is established (step S5201). Here, the closing condition of the special winning opening 111 is that when a predetermined opening time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 111 in the current round has elapsed, or during the opening of the special winning opening 111 in the current round. This is established when a prescribed number (for example, 10) of game balls is won in 111. If the closing condition for the special winning opening 111 is not satisfied (No in step S5201), the opening process is terminated.

If the closing condition for the special winning opening 111 is satisfied (Yes in step S5201), the main control unit 401 closes the special winning opening 111 (step S5202). Then, it is determined whether or not the round number R matches Rmax of the set special winning opening operation pattern (step S5203). Here, Rmax is the number of rounds set according to the type of winning, and FIG. 12 shows the number of rounds set according to the type of winning. As described above, when the number of rounds is expressed as N ₁ R or N ₂ R (substantially N ₃ R), Rmax is N ₁ or N ₂ (N _{1 to} N ₃ are integers). .

  If the round number R does not match Rmax (No in step S5203), the interval process is started (step S5204), and the open process ends. If the round number R matches Rmax (Yes in step S5203), it is determined that the final round has been released, and the ending process is started (step S5205). When the ending process is started, the main control unit 401 sets an ending command in the RAM 413 (step S5206) and ends the releasing process. The ending command includes information on the ending period of the jackpot this time. The ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 403 when the output process shown in step S7 of FIG.

[Interval processing performed by the main control unit; FIG. 32]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of the interval process. In the interval process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the start of the current interval (step S5301). If the interval time has not elapsed (No in step S5301), the interval process is terminated as it is.

  If the interval time has elapsed (Yes in step S5301), the main control unit 401 ends the interval (step S5302), and adds “1” to the round number R (step S5303). Then, the main control unit 401 starts to open the R-th round winning opening 111 (step S5304), and ends the interval process.

[Ending process performed by main controller; FIG. 33]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending process. In the ending process, the main control unit 401 first determines whether a predetermined ending time has elapsed since the ending was started (step S5401). If the ending time has not elapsed (No in step S5401), the ending process is terminated.

  If the ending time has elapsed (Yes in step S5401), the main control unit 401 ends the ending (step S5402) and sets “0” to the round number R (step S5403). Then, a game state setting process (see FIG. 34) for setting the game state after the current winning game is performed (step S5404). Thereafter, the winning game flag is set to OFF (step S5405), a right-handed notification end process for turning off the right-handed display unit 205 is executed (step S5406), and the ending process is ended.

[Game state setting process performed by the main control unit; FIG. 34]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the contents of the game state setting process. In the game state setting process, the main control unit 401 first confirms the result of the winning lottery process for the determination target TT and determines whether or not the result is a big hit (step S5404a). As a result, if it is a big hit (Yes in step S5404a), the process proceeds to step S5404b. If it is not a big hit (ie, if it is a big hit) (No in step S5404a), the gaming state setting process is terminated.

  Next, in step S5404b, the main control unit 401 sets the electric support game flag to ON and sets the high probability game flag to ON according to the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of special A to special D and special E (when it occurs in a gaming state other than the low probability non-electric support game state) and special F to special O, it is an electric support game. Both the flag and the high probability game flag are set to ON. If it is a big hit of special E (when it occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state), the high probability game flag is set to ON. In the case of a big hit from A to F, the electric support game flag is set to ON.

  Next, in step S5404c, the main control unit 401 sets the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J in accordance with the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the case of special A to special D and special E (when it occurs in a gaming state other than the low probability non-electric support game state) and special F to special O, it is a high probability game. Both the remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are set to “10000”. In the case of a big hit of special E (when it occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state), the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are set to “10000” and “0”, respectively. In the case of a big hit of A or D, the high probability remaining game number X and the electric support game remaining number J are set to “0” and “50”, respectively. In the case of a big hit of B or E, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are set to “0” and “30”, respectively. In the case of a big hit of C or F, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are set to “0” and “20”, respectively. When the jackpot is generated, the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game remaining count are the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the jackpot is generated and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the jackpot gaming that has occurred Set based on jackpot type. The jackpots other than Special E are the same in the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the jackpot game, regardless of the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the jackpot occurs, and the gaming machine 100 when the jackpot occurs Regardless of the gaming state, the above values are set in the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J. On the other hand, the special E jackpot is based on the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the big jackpot occurs, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the jackpot game is different, and the special E jackpot occurs in the low probability non-electric support game state. In this case, after the special E jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability non-electric support game state, and the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are “10000” and “0”, respectively. Set to Also, if a special E jackpot occurs in a gaming state other than the low probability non-electric support game state, after the special E jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state, and the high probability Both the remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are set to “10000”.

  Next, the main control unit 401 determines in step S5404d whether or not the electric support game flag is set to ON in step S5404b, and if the electric support game flag is set to ON (Yes in step S5404d). ) After moving to step S5404e and executing the right-handed notification starting process, the gaming state setting process is terminated. If the electric support game flag is not set to ON (No in step S5404d), the gaming state setting process is terminated. To do.

[Timer interrupt processing performed by the production control unit]
With reference to FIG. 35, the effect timer interruption process performed by the effect control unit 403 will be described. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect timer interrupt process. The production control unit 403 continuously performs a predetermined production main process (not shown) during the activation, and the production timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4ms) interrupt execution.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (see also FIG. 19), in the effect timer interruption process, the effect control unit 403 sequentially executes the command reception process in step S11, the operation reception process in step S12, and the command transmission process in step S13. .

  The contents of the command reception process in step S11 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In the operation accepting process of step S12 following step S11, when the effect button 121, the cross key 122 or the effect lever 127 accepts an operation from the player, the effect command unit 403 includes an operation command including information indicating that effect. Is set in the sub RAM 433. Thereafter, in the command transmission process of step S13, the effect control unit 403 transmits a command indicating the information set in the RAM 433 to each process of steps S11 and S12. The effect control unit 403 operates according to these commands, thereby realizing the effects indicated by the commands. The effect control unit 403 includes an image / sound control unit and a lamp control unit (not shown) as described above, and in the command transmission process, the set command is transmitted to the image / sound control unit or the lamp control unit. You may think that

  Although not shown, the effect control unit 403 may execute the effect random number update process in the effect timer interrupt process. The effect random number is a random number that can be used when determining the specific effect contents of the effect (variation effect and winning effect) executed by the effect control unit 403. By determining the content of the effect using the effect random number (in other words, assigning a different number of determination values for each effect content and executing the effect associated with the determination value that matches the effect random number In other words, the reliability of the jackpot can be made different depending on the production contents. The random number generated by the effect control unit 403 appearing in this specification may be considered as a kind of effect random number.

[Command reception processing performed by the production control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 36, the command reception process in step S11 of FIG. 35 will be described. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process. In the command reception process of FIG. 36, the effect control unit 403 first determines whether or not a hold increase command is received from the main control unit 401 (step S111). The pending increase command indicates the determination result of the preliminary determination process (see FIG. 24) of the main control unit 401, and in the output process (see FIG. 21) in the timer interrupt process of the main control unit 401, the main control unit 401. Sent from

  If the hold increase command has not been received (No in step S111), the process proceeds to step S114. If a hold increase command has been received (Yes in step S111), the storage contents of the prior determination information storage area (not shown) are updated based on the hold increase command (step S112). Then, the effect control unit 403 recognizes that the number of hold information (U1 or U2) has increased by “1” based on the hold increase command, and adds a hold image corresponding to the prior determination target to the image display unit 104. Display (step S113), and proceed to step S114.

  In step S114, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not a change start command (see step S322 in FIG. 25) has been received from the main control unit 401. If the change start command has not been received (No in step S114), the process directly proceeds to step S116. If the change start command has been received (Yes in step S114), the effect control unit 403 performs an effect start process for starting the change effect corresponding to the change start command (step S115), and then proceeds to step S116. Transition. The effect start process will be described later (see FIG. 37).

  In step S116, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not a change stop command (see step S325 in FIG. 25) is received from the main control unit 401. If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (No in step S116), the process directly proceeds to step S118. If the change stop command has been received (Yes in step S116), the effect control unit 403 performs an effect end process for ending the executed change effect (step S117), and then proceeds to step S118. The effect end process will be described later (see FIG. 38).

  In step S <b> 118, the effect control unit 403 determines whether a normal symbol command has been received from the main control unit 401. As the normal symbol commands, there are a common symbol variation start command and a common symbol variation stop command set in the normal symbol processing of the main control unit 401. If the normal symbol command has not been received (No in step S118), the process directly proceeds to step S120. If the normal symbol command has been received (Yes in step S118), the effect control unit 403 performs the normal symbol effect process (step S119), and then proceeds to step S120. Although details are omitted, in the normal drawing production process, for example, after starting the execution of the general drawing production dependent on the general drawing change start command in response to the reception of the general drawing change start command, the normal drawing fluctuation stop command is received. Along with this, the general drawing production is stopped.

  In step S <b> 120, the effect control unit 403 determines whether an opening command (see step S <b> 3319 in FIG. 28) has been received from the main control unit 401. If the opening command has not been received (No in step S120), the process directly proceeds to step S122. If the opening command has been received (Yes in step S120), the effect control unit 403 starts a hit effect process for executing a hit effect that is an effect while the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed. (Step S121), the process proceeds to Step S122. Details of the winning effect will be described later.

  In step S122, the effect control unit 403 determines whether an ending command (see step S5206 in FIG. 31) has been received from the main control unit 401. If the ending command has not been received (No in step S122), the command reception process is terminated as it is. When the ending command is received (Yes in step S122), the effect control unit 403 performs the ending effect process for executing the predetermined ending effect while stopping the hit effect process being executed (step S123). ), The command reception process is terminated.

[Production start processing performed by production control unit; FIG. 37]
With reference to FIG. 37, the effect start process shown in step S115 of FIG. 36 will be described. FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect start process. In the effect start process, first, the effect control unit 403 analyzes the change start command received in the command reception process of FIG. 36, thereby including information indicating the lottery result of the winning lottery included in the change start command and the special start result. Information indicating the figure variation pattern is acquired (step S1101).

  A special figure variation effect pattern table (a table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 432, which is referred to in order to determine the specific contents of the variation effect, and is stored in the sub ROM 432 shown in this specification. The table may be considered to be a table included in the special figure variation effect pattern table.) Or any one of a plurality of variation effect patterns based on the analysis result of the change start command using the effect random number described above. Fluctuation effect pattern selection processing for selecting is executed (step S1102). Subsequently, the effect control unit 403 subtracts “1” from the number of hold information (U1 or U2) recognized by itself, and deletes or specifies the hold image that should correspond to the current changing effect from the image display unit 104. The display position of the other reserved images is also shifted in conjunction with the display position (step S1103). Thereafter, the effect control unit 403 starts a changing effect by the changing effect pattern selected in step S1102 (step S1104).

[Production Ending Process Performed by Production Control Unit; FIG. 38]
With reference to FIG. 38, the effect end process shown in step S117 of FIG. 36 will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect end process. In the effect end process, the effect control unit 403 first determines whether or not the variation start command or the variation stop command includes information indicating a big hit or a small win (step S1201). When the fluctuation start command or the fluctuation stop command includes information indicating a big hit or a small win (Yes in step S1201), a mode flag corresponding to the type of hit is set in the mode flag (step S1202), and the fluctuation in the mode The number M is set to “0”, and the mode change execution determination values P, Q, and R are set to numerical values corresponding to the hit type (step S1203), and the process proceeds to step S1208. The number of fluctuations in mode M represents the number of fluctuations of the special symbol since the production mode flag is set to the current production mode flag. The mode change execution determination values P to R are all determination values used for determining whether or not to change the mode flag from the current mode flag to another mode flag (see step S1206 described later). Referring to FIG. 14, determination value P corresponds to an underpass transition condition, determination value Q corresponds to a fluctuation count digestion condition, and determination value R corresponds to a low probability non-electric support transition condition. When the mode flag is not changed in response to the establishment of the underpass transition condition, the fluctuation count digestion condition, and the low probability non-electric support transition condition, “0” is set to each determination value P, Q, and R. The That is, in step S1203, if the bonus is a special A, the number M is set to “0”, the determination value P is “0”, the determination value Q is “0”, and the determination value R is “10000”. When the jackpot of G is “0” for the number of times M, “0” for the judgment value P, “50” for the judgment value Q, and “10000” for the judgment value R, respectively, When the number of times M is “0”, the judgment value P is “0”, the judgment value Q is “0”, and the judgment value R is “50”. “40” is set in P, “0” is set in determination value Q, and “0” is set in determination value R.

  On the other hand, when the variation start command or the variation stop command does not include information indicating a big win and information indicating a small win (No in step S1201), the mode flag is any of “4” to “6” indicating the normal mode. It is determined whether or not (step S1204). When the mode flag is any of “4” to “6” (Yes in step S1204), the process proceeds to step S1208.

  If the mode flag is not any of “4” to “6” (No in step S1204), “1” is added to the number of times of change M during the mode (step S1205). Thereafter, in step S1206, it is determined whether or not the number of mode change times M matches any of the mode change execution determination values P, Q, and R, and the mode change number M is determined as the mode change execution determination values P, Q, and R. If it does not match any of R (No in step S1206), the process proceeds to step S1208.

  In step S1206, when the number of changes in mode M matches any of the mode change execution determination values P, Q, and R (Yes in step S1206), the current mode flag is changed to the mode change execution determination value P in step S1207. Alternatively, the mode flag associated with Q or R is changed and set. In the present embodiment, any one of the mode flags “4” to “6” (that is, the normal mode) is associated with the determination value P, and the mode flag “1” (that is, the probability variation mode) is associated with the determination value Q. Any one of the mode flags “4” to “6” (that is, the normal mode) is associated with the determination value R. Therefore, if it is determined in step S1206 that the number of times of change during mode M = mode change execution determination value P, the mode flag is set to any of “4” to “6” in step S1207, and the number of times of change during mode in step S1206. If it is determined that M = mode change execution determination value Q, the mode flag is set to “1” in step S1207, and if it is determined in step S1206 that the number of changes in mode M = mode change execution determination value R, step S1207. Then, the mode flag is set to any one of “4” to “6”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1208.

  In step S1208, the effect control unit 403 ends the variable effect and ends the special drawing effect end process. At this time, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the display mode based on the variation start command or the variation stop command (that is, the display mode corresponding to the special symbol stop mode). Here, the production control unit 403 sets and updates the number of fluctuations M during the mode and the determination values P to R, and sets the production mode based on these (sets the production mode flag). The effect mode may be set based on information received from the main control unit 401. As described above, in the first, second, third, and fourth special figure variation pattern tables, when the presentation mode of the gaming machine 100 is set to the normal mode, the probability variation mode, the latent mode, and the chance mode, respectively. It is a table created to be used for Therefore, it can be said that the special figure variation patterns included in the first to fourth special variation pattern tables are associated with the normal mode, the probability variation mode, the latent mode, and the chance mode, respectively. Therefore, the production control unit 403 may set the production mode based on which special figure fluctuation pattern received from the main control unit 401 is the special figure fluctuation pattern associated with which production mode. Further, when information indicating the current gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is received from the main control unit 401, as a result of any jackpot of special A to special O and continuous A to continuous F occurring in the information, When information indicating whether the gaming state has been reached is included, the effect mode may be set based on the type of jackpot and the gaming state.

  The above is the description of the basic configuration and processing of the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment. Hereinafter, the effects executed by the gaming machine 100 in the present embodiment will be described based on the above contents. In the following description, in the process executed by the effect control unit 403, there is a description of “selecting an effect” or “determining the execution of the effect”. This is executed by the production control unit 403. Therefore, “selecting an effect” or “deciding to execute an effect” and “execution of an effect” may be considered to be processes executed in this order, or may be considered to be synonymous.

<< Characteristic Variation Effect Performed by Effect Control Unit 403 >>
Hereinafter, the fluctuating effects executed by the effect control unit 403 (sub CPU 431) will be described. In the present embodiment, the fluctuating effects described below are described as effects that can be executed by the effect control unit 403 when the target effect mode is set to the “probability change mode” by the effect control unit 403. . Therefore, the following variation effect is a variation effect executed based on the result of the second special symbol lottery, and in addition, when the special A or special B jackpot is won, or when the jackpot is not won As a result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, a special figure fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time is long and the reach effect is executed (for example, when a special jackpot of special A or special B is won, the pattern THp_b15 shown in FIG. In the case of a loss, it will be described as a variation effect that is executed when the pattern THp_b13) shown in FIG. 16 is selected. Naturally, as a modified example, it may be possible to execute based on the result of the first special symbol lottery, or when an effect mode other than the probability variation mode is set, or when the special figure changes other than the pattern THp_b13 and the pattern THp_b15 It may also be possible when a pattern is selected.

  In the probability variation mode, the production control unit 403 is referred to as a main appearance character (hereinafter referred to as “hero”) of the work that is the subject of the gaming machine 100 and an appearance character (hereinafter referred to as “enemy character”) of the main character. ) And a battle effect including a battle effect including an effect (a hero battle effect described later) can be executed. The effect control unit 403 can execute a plurality of types of battle effects according to the type of enemy character (for example, a monster or an army) as a battle effect in the probability variation mode. In response to the reception of the command, it is possible to determine which battle effect including the battle effect is to be executed while the special symbol is being displayed. Here, a case will be described in which execution of a variable effect including a battle effect in which an appearance character (hereinafter referred to as a “friend character”) of the hero's ally appears in addition to the hero and enemy characters as the variable effect is described. . In the present embodiment, the “battle effect” in the following description refers to a battle effect in which the main character, teammate character, and enemy character that have been determined to execute are described unless otherwise specified.

  FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the variation effect executed in accordance with the special symbol variation display in the present embodiment. The effect control unit 403 starts the change effect when the change display of the special symbol is started (in other words, when the change start command is received from the main control unit 401), and when the change of the special symbol is stopped (in other words, For example, when the change stop command is received from the main control unit 401), the change effect is ended. As shown in FIG. 39, the variation effect including the battle effect includes a variation effect executed at the time of losing and a change effect executed at the time of the big hit (special A or special B big hit). Note that the fluctuating effect executed at the time of the big hit is shown in more detail in FIG.

  Decorative design change display effect, decorative design listening effect, battle effect, battle defeat effect, decorative design lace-off temporary stop effect are executed in sequence at the time of loss, and decorative design change display effect, decorative design are executed as a change effect at the big hit A hearing effect, a battle effect, a battle victory effect, a decorative design double stop effect, and a re-lottery effect are sequentially executed. Hereinafter, each production will be described.

<< Decoration display effect production >>
In the present embodiment, after receiving the change start command, the effect control unit 403 includes three rows of decorative symbol display areas (for example, the left column, the center column, and the right column shown in FIG. 40 described later) provided in the image display unit 104. In each decorative symbol display area, a decorative symbol variation display effect that displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner is executed. For example, numerical values “1” to “9” are assigned to the decorative symbols, and the effect control unit 403 sequentially displays different numbers of decorative symbols to be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas as decorative symbol variation display effects. An effect of switching to the assigned decorative design at high speed is executed. By switching the decorative symbols at high speed in each decorative symbol display area, the player can be made aware that a specific (single) decorative symbol is not displayed in each decorative symbol display region.

<< Decorative design listening production >>
FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a decorative design hearing effect. The effect control unit 403 executes a decorative symbol listening effect following the decorative symbol variation display effect. Decorative design listening effect displays the remaining one row of decorative symbols by temporarily stopping the decorative symbols assigned the same numerical value in the two rows of decorative symbol display regions in the three rows of decorative symbol display regions. This is an effect that suggests that when a decorative symbol assigned with the same numerical value as the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (or temporarily stopped) in the area, it becomes a doublet. For example, as shown in FIG. 40, among the three columns (left column, center column, right column) of the decorative symbol display areas provided in the image display unit 104, the numerical value “5” is displayed in the left column and the right column. The assigned decorative symbols are displayed in a temporary stop, while the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the center row. The temporary stop display is not completely stopped (still stopped), but is variably displayed in a state where it is finely moved (eg, slightly vibrated up and down) to the extent that it can be recognized by the player as being stopped. It is in a state.

  The effect control unit 403 temporarily displays a decorative symbol to which any numerical value “1” to “9” is assigned in the two decorative symbol display regions in the three decorative symbol display regions. There is no particular limitation on whether to stop display, but as mentioned above, the decorative symbol assigned the value of “7” will win the special A jackpot when it is stopped and displayed with a double eye. It shows that it is. Therefore, in the decorative symbol display area of two columns, the decorative symbol to which the numerical value of “7” is temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol display region of two columns is won by a special A jackpot. It may be only a case.

  Note that a listening effect may be executed between the decorative symbol variation display effect and the decorative symbol listening effect. The listening effect is an effect that suggests that a decorative symbol to which the same numerical value is assigned can be temporarily stopped in two decorative symbol display regions in three rows of decorative symbol display regions. After the decorative symbol assigned the numerical value “5” is temporarily stopped in the decorative symbol display area in the left column, the decorative symbol assigned the numerical value “5” is gradually added to the decorative symbol display region in the right column. It is an effect that decelerates and approaches while slightly vibrating vertically and horizontally. As a result, the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “5” is assigned is temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol display area in the right column, and the decorative symbol listening effect is executed.

  The listening effect can be executed even when a special figure fluctuation pattern is selected in which the fluctuation time is short and the reach effect is not executed as a result of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination. For example, the pattern THp_b11 or THp_b12 shown in FIG. 16 is a special figure variation pattern in which the reach effect is not executed, and when the pattern THp_b12 is selected, the listening effect is executed after the decorative symbol change display effect, Thereafter, a decorative symbol hearing negative effect (an effect in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a stopped manner in order in the three-line decorative symbol display area) is executed. On the other hand, when the pattern THp_b11 is selected, the variation time of the special symbol is not set to a time at which the listening effect can be performed (that is, the variation time of the special symbol is longer than the time required to execute the listening effect). After a decorative symbol variation display effect, the decorative symbol hearing negative effect is executed without executing the listening effect.

<< Battle production >>
The effect control unit 403 executes a battle effect following the decorative design listening effect. The battle effect includes a title display effect and an ally character battle effect (see FIG. 50), and can further include a second half effect that can be executed after the ally character battle effect. Although details of the latter half production will be described later, the latter half production includes an production whose contents are determined according to the content of the teammate character battle production. When the second half production is executed, it can be said that the title display production and the teammate character battle production are the first half production.

  In addition, in the decorative symbol variation display effect and the decorative symbol listening effect, the three rows of decorative symbol display areas in which the first decorative symbol to the third decorative symbol are variably displayed are provided in a substantially central portion of the image display unit 104. Thus, the variation display of the decorative symbols is displayed large (see FIG. 40). On the other hand, after the execution of the battle effect after the execution of the decorative design listening effect, the decorative design display area of the above three columns is in a period from the start of the execution of the battle effect until the start of a decorative design temporary stop temporary stop effect to be described later. It is provided at the corner (for example, upper left) of the image display unit 104, and the decorative symbol variation display is displayed smaller than the display size in the decorative symbol listening effect (see FIGS. 41 and 43 to 47). . Then, in the decorative symbol temporary stop effect and the re-lottery effect to be described later, the above-mentioned three rows of decorative symbol display areas are provided again at the substantially central portion of the image display unit 104, and the decorative symbol variation display is performed. Large (displayed in the same size as or equivalent to the size in the decorative symbol variation display effect and the decorative symbol listening effect). In the decorative symbol variation display effect, the decorative symbol hearing effect, the decorative symbol temporary stop effect, and the re-lottery effect, the decorative symbols are displayed in large size. This is because it is the main effect. On the other hand, in the period from the start of the execution of the battle effect until the start of the decoration symbol temporary stop effect, the decoration symbol is displayed in a small size in the effects executed in those periods (described later). 50, the battle effect, the battle victory effect, the battle defeat effect, the revival jackpot effect, etc.) shown in FIG. 50 are the main effects. This is to prevent attention from adhering to the fluctuating display of decorative symbols. Even if the display of the decorative symbol on the image display unit 104 is not the main effect, the change display of the special symbol is not stopped (that is, the currently executed effect is the change of the special symbol). In order to indicate to the player that it is associated with the display), the decorative symbol variation display cannot be deleted from the image display unit 104 (that is, not displayed). Therefore, as described above, even when the display of the decorative design on the image display unit 104 is not the main effect, it is necessary to display the decorative design in a variable manner at the corner of the image display unit 104 or the like.

<< Title display effect >>
FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a title display effect. In the title display effect, in order to suggest to the player that the battle effect is being executed (or that the teammate character battle effect is started), the title associated with the battle effect (for example, XX army attack) is displayed. The image is displayed on the image display unit 104. The player who has seen the title display effect can then recognize that an enemy character related to the displayed title (that is, an enemy character belonging to the XX army) appears and the battle effect is executed. .

<< Friend character battle production >>
The ally character battle directing consists of three ally characters (here called ally character A, ally character B, ally character C) and three enemy characters (here, enemy character D, enemy character E, enemy) (Referred to as character F). The ally character battle direction is the first ally character battle direction where the ally character A and the enemy character D fight one-on-one, the second ally character battle direction where the ally character B and the enemy character E fight one-on-one, and the ally character. And a third ally character battle effect in which C and the enemy character F fight one-on-one.

  The first ally character battle effect is an effect in which the ally character A, the enemy character, and the D battle one-on-one and either one wins. The second ally character battle effect is an effect in which the ally character B and the enemy character E fight one-on-one and either one wins. The third ally character battle effect is an effect in which the ally character C and the enemy character F battle one-on-one and either one wins.

  In addition, before displaying the result of which one of the ally character and the enemy character wins in each ally character battle effect, an effect button operation instruction effect (details will be described later) is executed, and the operation of the effect button 121 or operation is enabled. It is good also as displaying the result of a battle according to progress of a period.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of a teammate character battle effect selection table. In FIG. 42, “Victory” indicates that the ally character has won, and “Defeat” indicates that the ally character has been defeated (the enemy character has won).

  The battle win / loss result pattern BT1 belongs to the case where the number of victory of the teammate character is 3 wins, and specifically, all of the three teammate characters A to C in the first teammate character battle stage to the third teammate character battle stage. It is a pattern of the teammate character battle production that wins. The battle win / loss result pattern BT2 to pattern BT4 belong to the case where the number of wins of the teammate character is two, specifically, among the three teammate characters in the first teammate character battle stage to the third teammate character battle stage. In the pattern BT2, the friendly characters A and B win, the friendly characters A and C win in the pattern BT3, and the friendly characters B and C win in the pattern BT4. The battle win / loss result patterns BT5 to BT7 belong to the case where the number of wins of the ally character is one, specifically, among the three ally characters in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect. In the pattern BT5, the friendly character A wins, the friendly character B wins in the pattern BT6, and the friendly character C wins in the pattern BT7. The battle win / loss result pattern BT8 belongs to the case where the number of wins of the teammate character is 0, specifically, all of the three teammate characters A to C in the first teammate character battle stage to the third teammate character battle stage. It is a pattern of the teammate character battle production.

  The production control unit 403 determines the reliability of the jackpot for one of the patterns BT1 to BT8 in the ally character battle production, and the victory number of the ally character is 1 win (pattern BT5 to pattern BT5). Any pattern is selected and executed so as to increase in the order of BT7), 2 wins (pattern BT2 to pattern BT4), 0 win (pattern BT8), and 3 wins (pattern BT1). Hereinafter, the reliability of the jackpot will be described by paying attention to the case where the pattern THp_b13 or the pattern THp_b15 is selected as the special figure variation pattern.

  In the teammate character battle effect selection table shown in FIG. 42, the pattern THp_b15-use friend character battle effect selection table MKt_a1 selected when the pattern THp_b15 is selected as the special figure variation pattern, and the pattern THp_b13 as the special diagram variation pattern are selected. And an ally character battle effect selection table MKt_a2 for the pattern THp_b13 that is selected when the game is performed. As described above, the pattern THp_b15 as the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is selected only when winning the jackpot, and the pattern THp_b13 as the special figure fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern that is selected only when lost. It can be said that the table MKt_a1 and the table MKt_a2 are tables that are selected at the time of jackpot and loss.

  When the pattern THp_b15 is selected as a result of the judgment per special figure, the table MKt_a1 is selected, and as a result, a teammate character battle effect is selected in which the number of wins of the teammate is 0 wins, 1 win, 2 wins, 3 wins. Are set to 30%, 9% (3% × 3), 21% (7% × 3), and 40%, respectively. On the other hand, when the pattern THp_b13 is selected as a result of the determination per special figure, the table MKt_a2 is selected, and as a result, the teammate character whose win count is 0 wins, 1 win, 2 wins, or 3 wins. The probability that the battle effect is selected is set to 10%, 60% (20% × 3), 30% (10% × 3), and 0%, respectively. In the table MKt_a2, the probability that a teammate character battle production with 3 wins for the teammate character will be selected is 0%. This is a big hit for the teammate battle production with 3 team wins. This is because the reliability is set to 100% as will be described later.

Here, a method for calculating the reliability of the jackpot for a specific battle win / loss result pattern (that is, based on the relationship between the teammate character battle effect selection table MKt_a1 and the friend character battle effect selection table MKt_a2) in the present embodiment will be described. The reliability of the jackpot for a specific battle winning / losing result pattern includes the probability Vr1 of winning a jackpot of special A or B, the probability Vr2 of not winning a jackpot, and the probability that the pattern THp_b15 is selected as a result of lottery per special figure Based on Tr1, the probability Tr2 that the pattern THp_b13 is selected, the probability Br1 that a specific battle win / loss result pattern is selected in the table MKt_a1, and the probability Br2 that a specific battle win / loss result pattern is selected in the table MKt_a2 It is possible to calculate.
Specifically, it is calculated by the following mathematical formula.
(Vr1 × Tr1 × Br1) / (Vr1 × Tr1 × Br1 + Vr2 × Tr2 × Br2) × 100 Formula A
Here, in the high-probability gaming state, the probability Vr1 of winning the jackpot of the special A or special B is 1/42 (see FIG. 11) × 66% (see FIG. 12), which is about 1.5%. Further, the probability Vr2 of not winning the jackpot is (1-1 / 42), which is about 93%.
Next, the probability Tr1 that the pattern THp_b15 is selected is 400/500 (see FIG. 16), which is 80%. The probability Tr2 that the pattern THp_b13 is selected is 1/500 (see FIG. 16), which is 0.2%.

  The pattern BT1 in which the number of ally characters wins is 3 is not selected in the table MKt_a2, but is selected only in the table MKt_a1. The reliability (theoretical probability of being a big hit) is 100%.

  Each of the patterns BT2 to BT4 in which the number of victory of the teammate character is 2 is selected with a probability of 7% in the table MKt_a1, and is selected with a probability of 10% in the table MKt_a2. That is, in the above formula A, the probability Br1 is 7% and the probability Br2 is 10%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula A (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 82%.

  Each of the patterns BT5 to BT7 in which the number of ally characters wins is 1 is selected with a probability of 3% in the table MKt_a1, and is selected with a probability of 20% in the table MKt_a2. That is, in the above formula A, the probability Br1 is 3% and the probability Br2 is 20%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into Formula A (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 50%.

  The pattern BT8 in which the number of ally characters wins is 0 is selected with a probability of 30% in the table MKt_a1 and selected with a probability of 10% in the table MKt_a2. That is, in the above formula A, the probability Br1 is 30% and the probability Br2 is 10%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into Formula A (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 95%.

  That is, the reliability of the jackpot for the patterns BT1 to BT8 is set to 100%, about 82%, about 82%, about 82%, about 50%, about 50%, about 50%, and about 95% in this order. Therefore, the above-described reliability of the jackpot is achieved.

<< Second half production >>
The latter half effect is an effect that is subsequently executed when an ally character battle effect corresponding to any of the patterns BT2 to BT4 is executed, and a win / loss result display effect, a hero appearance effect, a hero battle effect, And a winning branch operation instruction effect (see FIG. 50). Although the details will be described later, the enemy characters appearing in the hero battle directing are the enemy characters who won in the friendly character battle directing, and all the enemy characters have been defeated in pattern BT1, and the enemy character to appear Is not provided, the latter half effect associated with the pattern BT1 is not provided. Therefore, when the teammate character battle effect corresponding to the pattern BT1 is executed, the latter half effect is not executed and the battle victory effect is executed directly. By executing the battle victory effect, the player can recognize that the result of the second special symbol lottery is won by the special A or special B jackpot.

<< Win / Loss Results Display Production >>
The win / loss result display effect is an effect suggesting the number of wins and defeats of the ally character in the ally character battle effect. After the teammate character battle effects corresponding to the patterns BT2 to BT4 are executed, the first victory result suggesting effect indicating “2 wins and 1 loss” is executed, and the teammate character battle effects corresponding to the patterns BT5 to BT7 are executed. Is executed, the second winning / losing result suggesting effect indicating “1 win 2 loss” is executed, and after the teammate character battle effect corresponding to the pattern BT8 is executed, “0 win 3 loss” is indicated. The third winning / losing result suggesting effect is executed. That is, each winning / losing result suggesting effect is determined based on the result of the teammate character battle effect, that is, the battle winning / losing result pattern. In other words, the first to third winning / losing result suggesting effects are respectively patterns. Corresponding to BT2 to pattern BT4, pattern BT5 to pattern BT7, and pattern BT8.

  The first win / loss result suggestion effect to the third win / loss result suggestion effect are different suggestion effects, including an effect of displaying a predetermined win / loss result image on the image display unit 104, and further, a predetermined win / loss result sound Can be output from the speaker 115. The winning result image includes the enemy character that has won (winned) in the friendly character battle direction and the dialogue telop emitted by the enemy character, and the winning result voice includes the speech of the enemy character. .

  FIG. 43 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the first win / loss result suggestion effect to the third win / loss result suggestion effect. For example, if the enemy character D still wins in the friendly character battle production, the enemy character D appears as the first victory / defeat result suggestion production, and the production of the line “I am enough alone” is executed ( (See FIG. 43 (a)). In addition, when enemy character D and enemy character E remain in the friendly character battle production, enemy character D and enemy character E appear as the second outcome suggestion result, and "I don't feel like losing" An effect of uttering a line is executed (see FIG. 43B). When the enemy character D, enemy character E, and enemy character F remain in the friendly character battle production, the enemy character D, enemy character E, and enemy character F appear, but an effect that does not emit a special dialogue is executed (see FIG. 43 (c)).

<< Directing the main character >>
The effect control unit 403 executes the hero appearance effect following the win / loss result display effect. The hero appearance effect is an effect that suggests that the hero battle effect is subsequently executed, and includes an effect of displaying an image including the hero on the image display unit 104. If the battle victory effect (third battle victory effect described later) can be executed following the win / loss result display effect, the main character appearance effect is an effect suggesting that the third battle victory effect is not executed. It can be said that there is.

<< The main character battle production >>
The hero battle effect is an effect that is executed after the above-described win / loss result display effect and hero appearance effect when the teammate character battle effect corresponding to any of the patterns BT2 to BT8 is executed. This is an effect that fights against enemy characters who have won in the friendly character battle direction. After the teammate character battle production corresponding to the pattern BT2 to the pattern BT4 is executed, the first main character battle production in which the main character fights against one of the remaining enemy characters is executed, and the teammate corresponding to the pattern BT5 to the pattern BT7. After the character battle production is executed, the second main character battle production is executed in which the main character and the two enemy characters who have won are executed, and after the ally character battle production corresponding to the pattern BT8 is executed, A third hero battle effect is performed in which the three enemy characters who have won the battle fight. In each hero battle effect, an image in which the hero fights against the remaining enemy character is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a first hero battle effect to a third hero battle effect. For example, when the enemy character D remains in the allied character battle production, an effect in which the enemy character D and the hero fight is executed as the first main character battle production (see FIG. 44A). When the enemy character D and the enemy character E still win in the production, an effect in which the enemy character D and the enemy character E fight with the hero is executed as the second hero battle production (see FIG. 44B). If enemy character D, enemy character E, and enemy character F remain in the friendly character battle production, the third character hero battle production is performed with the battle between enemy character D, enemy character E, enemy character F, and the main character. (See FIG. 44 (c)).

<< Directed branch operation instruction production >>
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an effect button operation instruction effect. FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a surprise button operation instruction effect. FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect lever operation instruction effect. The hero battle effect described above is executed until immediately before the victory or defeat of the battle between the hero and the enemy character is decided, and the winning branch operation instruction effect is executed immediately before the victory or defeat is decided. As the winning branch operation instruction effect, either an effect button operation instruction effect, a surprise button operation instruction effect, or an effect lever operation instruction effect is executed.

  The effect button operation instruction effect includes an effect of displaying an image P1 prompting the user to press the effect button 121 on the image display unit 104 and outputting a sound such as “press” from the speaker 115. Further, the effect button operation instruction effect includes an effect of displaying an image P2 indicating a period (operation effective period) in which the press of the effect button 121 is received (see FIG. 45).

  In the surprise button operation instruction effect, the effect button 121 is moved to the operating position (see FIG. 5), and the image P3 prompting the user to press the effect button 121 at the operating position is displayed on the image display unit 104. Including an effect of outputting the sound such as from the speaker 115. Further, the surprise button operation instruction effect includes an effect of displaying an image P2 indicating a period (operation effective period) in which the press of the effect button 121 is received on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 46).

  The effect lever operation instruction effect includes an effect of displaying an image P4 urging the operation (lowering) of the effect lever 127 on the image display unit 104 and outputting a sound such as “withdraw lever” from the speaker 115. The effect lever operation instruction effect includes an effect of displaying an image P2 indicating a period (operation effective period) in which the operation of the effect lever 127 is received on the image display unit 104 (see FIG. 47).

  The effect control unit 403 determines whether or not to perform the effect button operation instruction effect, the surprise button operation instruction effect, or the effect lever operation instruction effect in the winning and branching operation instruction effect. One of the effects is selected and executed so as to increase in the order of the instruction effect, the surprise button operation instruction effect, and the effect lever operation instruction effect. Hereinafter, the reliability to the jackpot in the winning branch operation instruction effect will be described.

  FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram of the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table. In the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table, the jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a1 that is selected when the determination result per special figure is a big hit, and the selection result when the special figure determination result is lost The lost winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a2 is included.

  When the result of determination per special figure is a big hit (special A or special B big hit), the table ESt_a1 is selected, and as a result, a production button operation instruction production, a surprise button operation instruction production, and a production lever operation instruction production are selected. Are set to 33%, 34%, and 33%, respectively. On the other hand, when the result of determination per special figure is a loss, the table ESt_a2 is selected, and as a result, the probabilities that the production button operation instruction production, the surprise button operation instruction production, and the production lever operation instruction production are selected respectively. 70%, 20% and 10% are set.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the effect lever operation instruction effect is selected is 10% in the table ESt_a2, but by setting it to 0%, the reliability of the jackpot for the effect lever operation instruction effect described later is 100. It is good also as setting to%.

Here, a method for calculating the reliability of the jackpot for the winning branch operation instruction effect (that is, based on the relationship between the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a1 and the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a2) in the present embodiment will be described. In addition to the probabilities Vr1, Vr2, Tr1, Tr2 described above, the reliability to the jackpot for the winning branch operation instruction effect is a probability Br3, which is selected from the patterns BT2 to BT8 in the table MKt_a1, and is specified in the table ESt_a1. It is possible to calculate based on the probability Sr1 that the operation instruction effect is selected and the probability Sr2 that the specific operation instruction effect is selected in the table ESt_a2.
Specifically, it is calculated by the following mathematical formula.
(Vr1 * Tr1 * Br3 * Sr1) / (Vr1 * Tr1 * Br3 * Sr1 + Vr2 * Tr2 * Sr2) * 100 Formula B
The probabilities Vr1 and Vr2 are about 1.5% and about 93%, respectively, as described above. The probability Br3 that any one of the patterns BT2 to BT8 is selected in the table MKt_a1 is 60/100 (see FIG. 42), which is 60%.

  The effect button operation instruction effect is selected with a probability of 33% when the result of determination per special figure is a big hit (special hit of A or B), and 70% when the result of determination per special figure is lost. The probability is selected. That is, the probability Sr1 is 33% and the probability Sr2 is 70% in the formula B. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula B (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 65%.

  The surprise button operation instruction effect is selected with a probability of 34% when the determination result per special figure is a big hit (special A or special B big hit), and 20% when the determination result per special figure is lost. The probability is selected. That is, the probability Sr1 is 34% and the probability Sr2 is 20% in the formula B. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula B (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 87%.

  The effect lever operation instruction effect is selected with a probability of 33% when the result of determination per special figure is a big hit (special hit of A or B), and 10% when the result of determination per special figure is lost The probability is selected. That is, the probability Sr1 is 33% and the probability Sr2 is 10% in the formula B. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into Formula B (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 93%.

  That is, the reliability to the jackpot for the production button operation instruction production, the surprise button operation instruction production, and the production lever operation instruction production is set to about 65%, about 87%, and about 93% in this order. The reliability of the jackpot is achieved.

<< Battle defeat production and battle victory production >>
The battle defeat effect is a case where the result of determination per special figure is a loss, and the winning branch operation instruction effect described above is executed and the player operates the effect button 121 or the effect lever 127, or the operation valid period This is an effect that is executed after elapses. By executing the battle defeat effect, the player can recognize that the result of the second special symbol lottery has not won the special A or special B jackpot. As the battle victory effect, the first battle victory effect or the second battle victory effect is executed, and the first battle victory effect corresponds to the pattern BT1 when the result of determination per special figure is a big hit. This is an effect that is executed after the teammate character battle effect is executed (see FIG. 50). On the other hand, the second battle victory effect is a case where the result of the determination per special figure is a big hit, and after the teammate character battle effect corresponding to any of the patterns BT2 to BT4 is executed, the winning branch operation described above The instruction effect is executed, and further, the effect is executed after the player operates the effect button 121 or the effect lever 127 or after the operation valid period elapses. As described above, when the battle victory effect is executed, the player can recognize that the result of the second special symbol lottery wins the special A or special B jackpot.

  The battle defeat effect is an effect including an effect in which the hero loses to an enemy character in the hero battle effect. In the first battle victory effect, the result of the slugger gimmick operation effect and the teammate character battle effect that activates the movable board role (slugger gimmick 133 in this embodiment) associated with the battle victory is the total win (that is, “ 3 wins and 0 losses "). The all-winning suggestion includes, for example, an effect of displaying on the image display unit 104 an image including the teammate character A, teammate character B, teammate character C, and hero who have won the enemy character in the teammate character battle stage. The second battle victory effect includes the above-described slugger gimmick operation effect and an effect of displaying on the image display unit 104 an image indicating that the hero has won the enemy character in the hero battle effect.

<< Decoration of decorative design and temporary stop effect of decorative pattern and temporary stop effect of decorative design >>
The decorative pattern rosette temporary stop effect is an effect that is executed after the battle defeat effect (see FIG. 39), and the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with the breakage, and then stopped. On the other hand, the decorative symbol double eye temporary stop effect is an effect executed after the battle victory effect, and the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with a double eye. Specifically, a decorative symbol to which a numerical value of “7” indicating the permissible variation length of special A is assigned is temporarily stopped and displayed with a flat eye (ie, “7, 7, 7”), or the probable variation length of special B A decorative symbol to which a numerical value other than “7” indicating a win is assigned is temporarily stopped and displayed at a doublet (eg, “5, 5, 5”).

  In addition, when the special A big win is won, in the decorative design double eye temporary stop effect, the decorative design to which the numerical value “7” indicating the probability variation length of the special A is assigned is temporarily stopped and displayed. In case (hereinafter, referred to as temporary stop mode KT1) and temporarily stop the decorative symbol assigned a numerical value other than “7” (for example, “5”) indicating the probability variation length of special B. There is a case of displaying (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a temporary stop mode KT2). In either of the temporary stop modes KT1 and KT2, whether the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed is determined by a re-lottery effect to be described later. A decorative symbol that is more advantageous to the player than the decorative symbol before the re-lottery is used as a symbol (hereinafter referred to as a re-lottery mode ST1). The temporary stop mode KT1 and the temporary stop mode KT2 are associated with the re-lottery mode ST1 and the re-lottery mode ST2, respectively.

  In the re-lottery effect, which one of the re-lottery mode ST1 and the re-lottery mode ST2 is executed may be arbitrarily selected by the effect control unit 403, or may be associated with, for example, a special drawing variation pattern. Good. By the way, the re-lottery mode ST2 is an effect that gives the player an impression that the type of jackpot has been changed (promoted) from special B to special A more advantageous than special B. Be improved. Therefore, it is desirable that the execution time of the re-lottery aspect ST2 is set to be longer than the execution time of the re-lottery aspect ST1, and the re-lottery aspect ST1, the re-lottery aspect ST2, and the temporary stop aspect KT1. When the temporary stop mode KT2 is associated with the special figure variation pattern, for example, the pattern THp_b14 shown in FIG. 16 is associated with the temporary stop mode KT1 and the redrawing mode ST1, and the pattern THp_b15 is temporary. The stop mode KT2 and the re-lottery mode ST2 may be associated with each other.

<< Re-lottery production >>
The re-lottery effect is an effect that is executed after the decorative design double eye temporary stop effect is executed, and the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped by the decorative design double eye temporary stop effect (in this specification, the decorative design double eye) The decorative symbol temporarily displayed in the temporary stop effect is also referred to as “decorative symbol before re-lottery”). Includes an effect that temporarily displays a decorative symbol (hereinafter, a decorative symbol that has been temporarily stopped and displayed again in the re-lottery effect) is also temporarily stopped and displayed after a double-click. Production.

  The decorative design after the re-lottery is the same as the decorative design before the re-lottery (including cases in which modifications (such as adding figures and symbols) to the extent that the player can be recognized as substantially the same) or re-lottery A decorative symbol that is more advantageous to the player than the previous decorative symbol is selected. Here, the decorative design advantageous to the player is a decorative design to which the numerical value “7” indicating the probability variation length of the special A is assigned. In other words, if the decorative symbol before the re-lottery is a decorative symbol to which the numerical value “5” is assigned, the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is a decorative symbol to which the numerical value “5” or “7” is assigned. The

  The case where the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is a decorative symbol to which the value of “5” is assigned is a case where the special A jackpot was not won (the special B jackpot was won). The case where the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned is a case where the special A jackpot is won. If the decorative symbol before the re-lottery is a decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned, the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is also a decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned. In other words, if the decorative symbol before the re-lottery is a decorative symbol to which the value of “7” is assigned, the player recognizes that the special A jackpot was won before the re-lottery effect was executed. can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned as the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is temporarily displayed, the above-described effect lever operation instruction effect is executed, and the effect lever 127 by the player is operated. As the operation or the operation effective period elapses, the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is associated with a decorative symbol to which a numerical value of “7” is assigned (in this embodiment, an artificial gimmick) 131) is actuated, and an Aigimic effect is performed. The execution start timing of the Aigimic action effect is, for example, before the decorative symbol after the re-lottery (that is, the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned) becomes visible from the player, and the execution end timing is, for example, This is after the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is temporarily displayed (may be after the decorative symbol is displayed). As described above, since the eye gimmick 131 advances to the front of the image display unit 104 at the operating position, according to the present example, the decorative design assigned the numerical value “7” has moved to the operating position. A temporary stop is displayed behind (see FIG. 49). In addition, when the decorative symbol assigned the value “7” as the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is not temporarily stopped (that is, when the big win other than the special A is won), the above-described effect lever operation instruction effect is performed. Without being executed, the same decorative symbol as the decorative symbol before the re-lottery is displayed as a temporary stop display as the decorative symbol after the re-lottery. Thereby, in the re-lottery effect, when the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed, the player can recognize that the special A jackpot is won.

<< Additional information regarding battle production >>
In this embodiment, the player can recognize that the battle effect is being executed by executing the title display effect, and thereafter, after the title display effect and the win / loss result display effect, Although the character battle effect and the hero battle effect are to be executed, if the result of the judgment per special figure is a big hit, the ally character battle effect and the hero battle effect are executed after the title display effect and the win / loss result display effect. Instead, a third battle victory effect different from the first battle victory effect and the second battle victory effect may be executed (see FIG. 50). The third battle victory effect is, for example, a face gimmick operation effect that activates a movable board character (face gimmick 132 in this embodiment) associated with non-execution of a teammate character battle effect or a hero battle effect. And an effect of displaying an image including a character (for example, a character including a hero's parent and its siblings) used for the effect on the image display unit 104 only when the hit determination result is a big hit.

<< Supplement on Aigimic Acting Effects, Face Gimmick Acting Effects, and Slugger Gimmick Acting Effects >>
The slugger gimmick operation effect is an effect executed in the first battle victory effect and the second battle victory effect. The face gimmick operation effect is an effect executed in the third battle victory effect. The Aigimic operation effect is an effect executed in the redrawing effect. In other words, the movable board combination associated with the battle victory, the movable board combination associated with the decorative pattern to which the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is assigned the value “7”, and the ally character The board movable role associated with the non-execution of the battle performance or the main character battle production is set to a different board movable role (ie, slugger gimmick 133, Aigimic 131, face gimmick 132 in order), Based on the operation of the movable board accessory, the player can recognize what kind of effects will be executed thereafter.

<<< Supplementary information about battle defeat production and decorative design temporary stop production >>
In the present embodiment, the decorative design double eye temporary stop effect is to be executed after the battle victory effect, and is not executed to the battle defeat effect, but if the result of the determination per special figure is a jackpot, After the battle defeat effect, the reviving jackpot effect may be executed, and after the reviving jackpot effect, the decorative design double eye temporary stop effect may be executed (see FIG. 50). The revival jackpot production is a jackpot that is executed in a situation that the player is disappointed, suggesting that the player is disappointed by performing the battle defeat production. An effect that displays an image including a character (for example, a mascot character of the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100) associated with the revival jackpot effect, and the above-described slugger gimmick operation effect, The production including is executed.

  FIG. 50 is an explanatory diagram showing the details including the supplement to the variation effect at the time of the big hit shown in FIG.

  The contents of the variation effect in the present embodiment described above are determined, for example, according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the contents of the changing effect pattern selection process (see step S1102 in FIG. 37) by the effect control unit 403 in the present embodiment.

[Variation effect pattern selection processing performed by the effect control unit]; FIG.
In the variation effect pattern selection process (see step S1102 of FIG. 37), the effect control unit 403 performs an effect pattern selection process of the decorative design listening effect (step S110201), an effect effect selection mode of the battle effect (step S110202), and a battle victory effect. Alternatively, the effect mode selection process for the battle defeat effect (step S110203) and the effect mode selection process for the re-lottery effect (step S110204) are sequentially executed. Each selection process will be described in detail below.

[Produce mode selection process of decorative design hearing effect performed by effect control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 52, the decoration aspect hearing effect production | presentation aspect selection process in FIG.51 S110201 is demonstrated. FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect pattern selection process for the decorative design hearing effect. In the effect pattern selection process of the decorative design hearing effect, the effect control unit 403 first selects the second special symbol lottery for the determination target TT based on the information obtained by the change start command analysis process (see step S1101 in FIG. 37). It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S110201a). If the big hit (Yes in step S110201a), the process proceeds to step S110201b. The process proceeds to S110201e.

  In step S110201b, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery with respect to the determination target TT is a big hit of special A, and if it is a big hit of special A (Yes in step S110201b), step S110201c. If it is not a big hit of special A (No in step S110201b), the process proceeds to step S110201e.

  In step S110201c, the effect control unit 403 sets “7” based on the decoration design listening effect random number generated by the effect control unit 403 and the decoration design hearing determination table (a table not shown stored in the sub ROM 432). It is determined whether or not the decorative design listening effect is executed based on the decorative design to which the numerical value is assigned. Specifically, for example, when the random number for the decorative design hearing effect matches the determination value associated with the decorative design to which the numerical value “7” is assigned in the decorative design hearing determination table, “7” is set. It is determined that the decorative design listening effect is executed based on the decorative design to which the numerical value is assigned. If it is determined that the decorative design listening effect is to be executed by the decorative design to which the numerical value “7” is assigned (Yes in step S110201c), the process proceeds to step S110201d, and the decorative design by the decorative design to which the numerical value “7” is assigned. A hearing effect is selected, and a decorative symbol hearing effect execution command including the content and execution timing of the effect is set in the sub-RAM 433. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the decorative design listening effect is executed with the decorative design assigned the numerical value “7” (No in step S110201c), the process proceeds to step S110201e.

  In step S110201e, the effect control unit 403 selects a decorative design hearing effect based on the decorative design to which any numerical value other than “7” is assigned based on the decorative design listening random number and the decorative design listening determination table, A decoration design hearing effect execution command including the content and execution timing of the effect is set in the sub RAM 433. Here, the decorative design to which any numerical value other than “7” is assigned is the decorative design to which the decorative design to which the numerical value “7” is assigned is associated with the probability variation length of special A. This is because.

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted, since a decoration design change display effect is an effect relevant to a decoration design hearing effect, selection of a decoration design change display effect is performed together with selection of a decoration design hearing effect. The effect control unit 403 may set the decoration symbol variation display effect command including the content of the decoration symbol variation display effect and the execution timing thereof in the sub RAM 433 together with the decoration symbol listening effect execution command. .

[Battle production effect mode selection process performed by the production control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 53, the effect aspect selection process of the battle effect in step S110202 of FIG. 51 is demonstrated. FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode selection process of the battle effect. In the battle effect rendering mode selection process, the rendering control unit 403 first selects a title display rendering (see FIG. 41) (step S110202a), and proceeds to step S110202b.

  In step S110202b, the effect control unit 403 determines whether the result of the second special symbol lottery for the determination target TT is a big hit based on the information obtained by the change start command analysis process (see step S1101 in FIG. 37). If it is determined that it is a big hit (Yes in step S110202b), the process proceeds to step S110202c, and if it is not a big hit, that is, a loss (No in step S110202b), the process proceeds to step S110202i.

  In step S110202c, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not to execute the teammate character battle effect in the battle effect. For example, the determination is made by comparing a teammate character battle effect execution determination random number generated by the effect control unit 403 with a teammate character battle effect execution determination table (a table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 432). In the character battle effect execution determination table, when the teammate character battle effect execution determination random number matches the determination value associated with “execution”, it is determined that the friend character battle effect is executed in the battle effect. If it is determined to execute the teammate character battle effect in the battle effect (Yes in step S110202c), the process proceeds to step S110202d. The effect aspect selection process for the effect ends. As described later, when the teammate character battle effect is not executed, the third battle victory effect is executed (see step S110203b and step S110203h in FIG. 54).

  In step S110202d, the effect control unit 403 selects the above-mentioned teammate character battle effect selection table MKt_a1 (see FIG. 42). Thereafter, in step S110202e, the effect control unit 403 selects any one of the battle winning / losing result patterns BT1 to BT8 based on the selected table MKt_a1, and proceeds to step S110202f.

  In step S110202f, the effect control unit 403 determines whether the pattern selected in step S110202e is the pattern BT1 (all three ally characters have won in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect). If the determined and determined pattern is not the pattern BT1 (No in Step S110202f), the process proceeds to Step S110202g. The process ends.

  In step S110202g, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not to execute the hero battle effect in the battle effect. For example, the determination is made by comparing a hero battle execution determination random number generated by the production control unit 403 with a hero battle execution determination table (a table (not shown) stored in the sub-ROM 432) and determining the hero battle execution determination. In the table, when the hero battle execution determination random number matches the determination value associated with “execution”, it is determined that the hero battle effect is executed in the battle effect. If it is determined not to execute the hero battle effect in the battle effect (No in step S110202g), the process proceeds to step S110202h. If it is determined to execute the hero battle effect in the battle effect (Yes in step S110202g), the process proceeds to step S110202k. Transition.

  In step S110202h, the effect control unit 403 selects a winning / losing result display effect corresponding to the battle win / loss result pattern (friend character battle effect) determined in step S110202e, and the effect contents of each effect selected in each step and its execution. A battle effect execution command including timing is set in the sub-RAM 433.

  Here, a case where it is determined in step S110202b that it is not a big hit (No in step S110202b) will be described. In step S110202i, the effect control unit 403 selects the above-described teammate character battle effect selection table MKt_a2 (see FIG. 42). Thereafter, in step S110202j, the effect control unit 403 selects one of the battle win / loss result patterns BT2 to BT8 based on the selected table MKt_a2, and proceeds to step S110202k. Note that when the teammate character battle effect is not executed, the third battle victory effect is executed as described above (see step S110203b and step S110203h in FIG. 54). Since an effect that can be executed only when the result of the determination is a big hit, if the result of the determination per special figure is a loss, the teammate character battle effect is always executed. Therefore, when it is determined in step S110202b that it is not a big hit, it is not determined whether or not to execute the teammate character battle effect (determination process corresponding to step S110202c).

  In step S110202k, the effect control unit 403 determines to perform the hero appearance effect, and proceeds to step S110202l. In step S1102021, the effect control unit 403 selects a win / loss result display effect and a hero battle effect corresponding to the teammate character battle effect (battle win / loss result pattern) selected in step S110202e or step S110202j. Subsequently, in step S110202m, the effect control unit 403 selects an effect button operation instruction effect, a surprise button operation instruction effect, or an effect lever operation instruction effect as the winning branch operation instruction effect, and in each step A battle production execution command including the production contents of each selected production and its execution timing is set in the sub-RAM 433. As described above, as the winning branch operation instruction effect, which effect button operation instruction effect, surprise button operation instruction effect, or effect lever operation instruction effect is selected, the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table (FIG. 48). (Reference) may be used.

[Production mode selection process of battle victory production or battle defeat production performed by production control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 54, the effect aspect selection process of the battle victory effect or battle defeat effect in step S110203 of FIG. 51 will be described. FIG. 54 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode selection process of the battle victory effect or the battle defeat effect. In the effect selection process of the battle victory effect or the battle defeat effect, the effect control unit 403 first performs the second operation on the determination target TT based on the information obtained by the change start command analysis process (see step S1101 in FIG. 37). It is determined whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (step S110203a). ), The process proceeds to step S110203c, a battle defeat effect is selected, and a battle defeat effect execution command including the content and execution timing of the effect is set in the sub-RAM 433.

  In step S110203b, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the teammate character battle effect in step S110202c of FIG. 53, and if it is determined to execute the teammate character battle effect (Yes in step S110203b). If it is not determined that the teammate character battle effect is to be executed (No in step S110203b), the process proceeds to step S110203h to select the third battle victory effect, and the content and execution timing of the effect. Is set in the sub-RAM 433.

  In step S110203d, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not the pattern determined to be executed in step S110202e in FIG. 53 is the pattern BT1, and if the determined pattern is not the pattern BT1 (No in step S110203d). The process proceeds to step S110203f, and if the determined pattern is the pattern BT1 (Yes in step S110203d), the process proceeds to step S110203e to select the first battle victory effect, and the battle victory including the content and execution timing of the effect An effect execution command is set in the sub RAM 433.

  In step S110203f, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not it is determined to execute the hero battle effect in step S110202g of FIG. 53, and if it is not determined to execute the hero battle effect (No in step S110203f), step S110203h. If the third battle victory effect is selected and a battle victory effect execution command including the content and execution timing of the effect is set in the sub RAM 433, it is determined that the hero battle effect is to be executed (step S110203f). Yes), the process proceeds to step S110203g.

  In step S110203g, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not the content of the selected main character battle effect is one in which the main character wins in step S1102021 in FIG. S110203g Yes), the process proceeds to step S110203i, the second battle victory effect is selected, and the battle victory effect execution command including the content and execution timing of the effect is set in the sub RAM 433, while the hero must win. (No in step S110203g), the process proceeds to step S110203j to select a battle defeat effect and a revival jackpot effect, and a battle defeat effect execution command and a revival jackpot effect execution command including the execution timing and content of each effect are stored in the sub-RAM 433. Configuration That.

[Production mode selection process of re-lottery effect performed by production control unit]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 55, the rendering mode selection process of the re-lottery effect in step S110204 of FIG. 51 will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode selection process of the re-lottery effect. In the effect selection process of the redrawing effect, the effect control unit 403 first performs the second special symbol lottery for the determination target TT based on the information obtained by the change start command analysis process (see step S1101 in FIG. 37). It is determined whether or not the result is a big hit (step S110204a). If the big hit (Yes in step S110204a), the process proceeds to step S110204b. The effect lot selection process of the re-lottery effect is terminated.

  In step S110204b, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not the result of the second special symbol lottery with respect to the determination target TT is a special A big hit (Yes in step S110204b), step S110204c. If it is not a big hit of special A (No in step S110204b), the process proceeds to step S110204d.

  In step S110204c, the effect control unit 403 selects a re-lottery effect using the decorative design to which the numerical value “7” is assigned, and sets a re-lottery effect execution command including the content and execution timing of the effect in the sub RAM 433. . As the re-lottery effect using the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned, the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned is used as the decorative symbol before the re-lottery and the decorative symbol after the re-lottery. Thus, before the re-lottery and after the re-lottery, the decoration symbol is a common decorative pattern, or after the re-lottery using a decorative symbol assigned a numerical value other than “7” as the decorative symbol before the re-lottery By using the decorative design to which the numerical value of “7” is assigned as the decorative design of, an effect that the decorative design before and after the re-lottery becomes different from each other is executed. On the other hand, the effect control unit 403 in step S110204d assigns a decorative symbol to which a numerical value other than “7” is assigned (more specifically, the decorative symbol determined to be used for the decorative symbol listening effect in step S110201e in FIG. 52). ) Is selected, and a re-lottery effect execution command including the content and execution timing of the effect is set in the sub-RAM 433. As a re-lottery effect using a decorative symbol to which a numerical value other than “7” is assigned, a common numerical value other than “7” is assigned to both the decorative symbol before the re-lottery and the decorative symbol after the re-lottery. By using the decorative symbol, an effect is performed in which the decorative symbol before and after the re-lottery is a common decorative symbol.

<< Second Embodiment >>
In the first embodiment, as the winning branch operation instruction effect, which of the effect button operation instruction effect, the surprise button operation instruction effect, and the effect lever operation instruction effect is selected, the jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a1. In addition, the determination is based on the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table including the lost branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a2 (see step S110202m in FIG. 53). By the way, if the reliability for the big hit of the production button operation instruction production, the surprise button operation instruction production, and the production lever operation instruction production is set to increase in this order, the production lever operation instruction production when the result of judgment per special figure is lost. The probability that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed is caused by the fact that the winning branch operation instruction effect (the effect button operation instruction effect and the surprise button operation instruction effect) using the effect button 121 is executed. The probability is lower than the probability.

  According to the first embodiment, as the winning branch operation instruction effect, the number of times the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed may be reduced, and the player may have fewer opportunities to operate the effect lever 127. In order to improve the interest of the game, it is desirable for the player to experience various games, and it is effective to increase the opportunity to operate the effect lever 127. Therefore, in this embodiment, any of the following methods 1 to 3 prevents the number of times that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed in the winning branch operation instruction effect, thereby improving the interest of the game. I will do it. Note that the processes shown in the following method 1 to method 3 may be executed in step S110202m of FIG.

[Method 1]
As described above, the special A jackpot is a jackpot advantageous to the player. Therefore, in this example, it is assumed that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed so that it can be suggested that the reliability that is a jackpot advantageous to the advantage is high. Specifically, the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table for the first jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a4, the second jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a5, and for lost A winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a6 is included.

  FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram of a winning / branching operation instruction effect selection table in the present embodiment. In the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table, as described above, the first jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a4, the second jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a5, and the lost winning branch operation And an instruction effect selection table ESt_a6.

  As a result of the determination per special figure, when a big hit other than special A (for example, special B) is won, the first big hit winning branch operation instruction effect selection selection table ESt_a4 is selected and the special big hit is won. The second jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a5 is selected, and in the case of a loss, the winning branch branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a6 is selected. The table ESt_a4 and the table ESt_a6 have the same contents as the table ESt_a1 and the table ESt_a2, respectively.

  As described above, the table ESt_a4 and the table ESt_a6 have the same contents as the table ESt_a1 and the table ESt_a2, respectively. Are 33%, 34%, and 33%, respectively, and in the table ESt_a6, the probability that an effect button operation instruction effect, a surprise button operation instruction effect, and an effect lever operation instruction effect are selected is 20%, 30%, and 50, respectively. % (See FIG. 48). In the table ESt_a5, the probabilities that the effect button operation instruction effect, the surprise button operation instruction effect, and the effect lever operation instruction effect are selected are 50%, 30%, and 20%, respectively. That is, when the result of determination per special figure is special A, the probability that the effect lever operation instruction effect is selected as the winning branch operation instruction effect compared to the case where the result of special figure determination is a big hit other than special A Is set to a high probability. This prevents the number of times that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed in the winning branch operation instruction effect.

  For table ESt_a6, the probability that an effect lever operation instruction effect is selected may be set to 0%, as in table ESt_a2. Thereby, the reliability to the jackpot for the effect lever operation instruction effect can be set to 100%. In addition, also in the table ESt_a4 that is selected when a jackpot other than the special A (for example, the special B) is won, the probability that the effect lever operation instruction effect is selected may be set to 0%. Thereby, the reliability to the jackpot for the effect lever operation instruction effect can be set to 100%, and it can be suggested that the type of the jackpot generated is a jackpot of the special A (16R).

[Method 2]
As described above, when the special A jackpot is won, an effect lever operation instruction effect is executed in the re-lottery effect, and an opportunity to operate the effect lever 127 is given. On the other hand, when winning a jackpot other than Special A, the effect lever operation instruction effect is not executed in the re-lottery effect. That is, when winning a jackpot other than Special A, it is difficult to give an opportunity to operate the effect lever 127 as compared to winning a special A jackpot. Therefore, when a jackpot other than Special A is won, the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed with higher probability than when a special A jackpot is won.

  Specifically, the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a4 for the first jackpot winning branch operation instruction selection table ESt_a4 is selected when the winning hit of the special A is won with reference to the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table described in the method 1 above. When winning a jackpot other than special A (for example, special B), the second jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table ESt_a5 is selected, and in the case of a loss, the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table for loss. ESt_a6 is selected. Thereby, when the result of determination per special figure is a big hit other than special A, compared to the case where the result of special figure determination is a big hit of special A, the effect lever operation instruction effect is a win branch operation instruction effect. The probability of being selected is set to a high probability. As a result, even if it is a big hit other than Special A in which the effect lever operation instruction effect is not executed in the re-lottery effect, the probability that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed in the winning branch operation instruction effect is increased, and the effect lever 127 is operated. It is easy to be given an opportunity to do.

[Method 3]
Method 1 and Method 2 have different probabilities that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed based on the result of the second special symbol lottery. However, Method 3 is based on the result of the second special symbol lottery. The probability that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed depends on whether or not the predetermined condition is satisfied without depending on the probability. Specifically, the effect executed in the past winning branch operation instruction effect is stored in the sub-RAM 433, and the non-execution count value HC indicating the number of times that the effect lever operation instruction effect is not continuously executed is updated. . For example, in the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the non-execution count value HC is “0”, and when the effect lever operation instruction effect is not executed in the winning branch operation instruction effect, “1” is added to the non-execution frequency count value HC. When the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed in the winning branch operation instruction effect, the non-execution count value HC is reset to “0”. When the non-execution count value HC reaches “5” (may be a predetermined value other than “5”), the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed in the next winning branch operation instruction effect. To do. Thereby, when the effect lever operation instruction effect is not continuously executed, the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed at a constant cycle, and the interest of the game is improved. In this example, the effect lever operation instruction effect is always executed when the non-execution count value HC reaches a predetermined value. However, when the non-execution count value HC is equal to or greater than the predetermined value. In addition, the effect lever operation instruction effect may be executed with higher probability than when the non-execution count value HC is less than a predetermined value. Specifically, when the non-execution count value HC is less than a predetermined value, the table ESt_a4 is selected. When the non-execution count value HC is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, the table ESt_a4 is selected and the non-execution count value If HC is greater than or equal to a predetermined value, ESt_a5 may be selected.

  In Method 3, the probability that the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed is set to be different based on the non-execution count value HC, but the reference (condition) is not limited to this. For example, a high probability (including 100%) when the ratio of the effect lever operation instruction effect executed in the past branch operation instruction effect of a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) is equal to or less than a predetermined rate (for example, 10%). Thus, the effect lever operation instruction effect may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the effect lever operation instruction effect in the winning branch operation instruction effect is described as different probabilities according to the establishment of a predetermined condition (the type of jackpot or the non-execution count value HC). The execution probability of the effect lever operation instruction effect in other effects may be different depending on the establishment of the predetermined condition. For example, in the first embodiment, in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect, the effect button operation instruction effect can be executed before displaying the result of which one of the ally character and the enemy character has won. However, at the execution timing, any one of the effect button operation instruction effect and / or the surprise button operation instruction effect and the effect lever operation instruction effect can be executed. The execution probability of the effect lever operation instruction effect may be set to a different probability according to the established condition.

  In the first embodiment, the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed when the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned as the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is temporarily stopped and displayed in the re-lottery effect. In the execution timing, any one of the effect button operation instruction effect and / or the surprise button operation instruction effect and the effect lever operation instruction effect can be executed, and the condition shown in the method 3 is satisfied. Accordingly, the execution probability of the effect lever operation instruction effect may be set to a different probability.

  In the first embodiment, the effect lever operation instruction effect is executed when the decorative symbol to which the numerical value “7” is assigned as the decorative symbol after the re-lottery is temporarily stopped and displayed in the re-lottery effect. In the case where the decorative design to which the numerical value of “7” is assigned as the decorative design after the re-lottery is displayed temporarily, the production lever operation instruction production is executed and the production lever operation instruction production is not executed. In that case, the execution / non-execution probability of the effect lever operation instruction effect may be set to a different probability according to the establishment of the condition shown in the method 3 above.

  The non-execution frequency count value HC may be a value indicating the number of times that the effect lever operation instruction effect is not executed continuously in the re-lottery effect executed in the past, regardless of the type of jackpot. Focusing on the special A jackpot, it may be a value indicating the number of times that the production lever operation instruction production is not continuously executed in the re-lottery production executed in the past special A jackpot.

  The contents of the variation effect in the present embodiment described above are determined along the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, for example. FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning / branching operation instruction effect selection process (see step S110202m in FIG. 53) by the effect control unit 403 in the present embodiment in relation to the method 1 and the method 2 described above. FIG. 58 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning / branching operation instruction effect selection process (see step S110202m in FIG. 53) by the effect control unit 403 in the present embodiment in relation to the method 3.

[First example of winning branch operation instruction effect selection process performed by effect control unit (method 1 or method 2 above)]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 57, a first example of the winning / branching operation instruction effect selection process in step S110202m of FIG. 53 will be described. In the winning branch operation instruction effect selection process, the effect control unit 403 first determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied (step S110202m01). The predetermined condition in this step is to win a jackpot of Special A in Method 1 and to win a jackpot other than Special A in Method 2.

  If the predetermined condition is satisfied (Yes in step S110202m01), the process proceeds to step S110202m02 to select the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table for establishing the predetermined condition. If the predetermined condition is not satisfied (No in step S110202m01). ) The process proceeds to step S110202m03 to select a winning branch operation instruction effect selection table for failure to satisfy a predetermined condition. The winning branch operation instruction effect selection table for establishing a predetermined condition is a second jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table. Further, the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table for failure to satisfy a predetermined condition is a first jackpot winning branch operation instruction effect selection table.

  After step S110202m02 or step S110202m03, the process proceeds to step S110202m04, and the effect control unit 403 performs an effect button operation as a winning branch operation instruction effect based on the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table selected in step S110202m02 or step S110202m03. One of an instruction effect, a surprise button operation instruction effect, and an effect lever operation instruction effect is selected.

[Second example of winning branch operation instruction effect selection process performed by effect control unit (method 3 above)]; FIG.
With reference to FIG. 58, a second example of the winning / branching operation instruction effect selection process in step S110202m of FIG. 53 will be described. In the winning branch operation instruction effect selection process, the effect control unit 403 first determines whether or not the non-execution count value HC has reached a predetermined value (for example, “5”) (step S110202m11). If the non-execution count value HC has reached the predetermined value (Yes in step S110202m11), the process proceeds to step S110202m12, and the non-execution count value HC is set to “0”, and then in step S110202m13, the current branch An effect lever operation instruction effect is selected as the operation instruction effect.

  On the other hand, if the non-execution count value HC has not reached the predetermined value (No in step S110202m11), the process proceeds to step S110202m14, and "1" is added to the non-execution count value HC, and then in step S110202m15, Based on the winning branch operation instruction effect selection table, an effect button operation instruction effect, a surprise button operation instruction effect, or an effect lever operation instruction effect is selected as the winning branch operation instruction effect. In step S110202m15, when the effect button operation instruction effect or the surprise button operation instruction effect is selected, the winning branch operation instruction effect selection process is terminated, but when the effect lever operation instruction effect is selected. Finishes the winning branch operation instruction effect selection process after setting the non-execution count value HC to “0” (not shown).

<< Third Embodiment >>
In the present embodiment, description will be made on a variation effect executed by the effect control unit 403, which is different from the variation effect described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment. In the present embodiment, the variable effect described below is described as an effect that can be executed by the effect control unit 403 when the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to “normal mode”. . Accordingly, the following variation effect is a variation effect executed based on the result of the first special symbol lottery, and in addition, a special figure change pattern (for example, special A or special B) in which an SPSP reach effect to be described later is executed. It is assumed that this is a variation effect that is executed when the pattern THp_a15) shown in FIG. Of course, as a modification, it may be possible to execute based on the result of the second special symbol lottery, or when a production mode other than the normal mode is set, or a special figure variation pattern other than the pattern THp_a15 is selected. It may be feasible when done. In the present embodiment, the variation effect shown below includes the first variation effect and the second variation effect, and is an effect that can be executed when the winning lottery result is a big win or a loss. It is good also as being executable even when winning a small hit. The first variation effect is mainly a variation effect using the image display unit 104, and the second variation effect is mainly a variation effect using the effect button 121, and both can be executed in duplicate.

  FIG. 59 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of the first variation effect executed in accordance with the special symbol variation display in the present embodiment. When the variation display of the special symbol is started (in other words, when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 401), the production control unit 403 starts the first variation production, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped. (In other words, when a change stop command is received from the main control unit 401), the first change effect is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 59, in the present embodiment, as the first variation effect, the decorative symbol variation display effect, the decorative symbol hearing effect, the first development notice effect, the first special effect, the development suggestion effect, the second development notice effect, 2 Special effects and decorative symbol fluctuation stop effects are executed in sequence. Hereinafter, each production will be described.

<< Decoration design change display effect and decoration design listening effect >>
Since the decorative symbol variation display effect and the decorative symbol hearing effect in the present embodiment are the same as the decorative symbol variation display effect and the decorative symbol hearing effect described in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted, but is related to the present embodiment. This will supplement the decorative design hearing effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the decorative design hearing effect, the same numerical value N (where N is 1 to 9) in two decorative design display regions (for example, the left and right columns) of the three decorative design display regions. While the decorative symbols assigned with (integer) are temporarily stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the remaining one column (for example, the central column), but immediately before the next first advance notice effect is executed, the central column is displayed. The decorative symbol variation display speed (decorative symbol switching speed) is slightly lower than the decorative symbol variation display speed in the decorative symbol variation display effect. For example, a low-speed fluctuation display period is provided immediately before the first development notice effect is executed, and during the low-speed fluctuation display period, a numerical value of (N + 1) from a decorative symbol assigned with a numerical value of (N-4) in the center row. Are sequentially changed to the decorative symbol to which the symbol is assigned, and the speed of the fluctuation display is set to a speed at which the player can recognize the decorative symbol (the numerical value assigned to the decorative symbol can be visually recognized). In the present embodiment, in the low-speed fluctuation display period, the period in which the decorative symbol assigned (N-4) to the center column is variably displayed is referred to as the first occurrence point Pt1, and (N + 1) is assigned to the center column. A period during which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner is referred to as a second generation point Pt2. That is, the first generation point Pt1 and the second generation point Pt2 are included during the execution of the decorative design hearing effect (see FIG. 59, the details of the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7 shown below). In the present embodiment, the occurrence point indicates a point (timing) at which a reliability change suggesting effect and a reliability change notice effect described later can be executed (each effect can occur).

<< First development notice effect >>
The effect control unit 403 executes the first development notice effect following the decorative design listening effect. The first development notice effect is an effect suggesting that the first special effect is subsequently executed, and includes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (so-called cut-in image) on the image display unit 104.

<< First special production >>
The effect control unit 403 executes the first special effect following the first development notice effect. The first special effect is an effect that suggests that the result of the winning lottery is a high degree of reliability as compared to the case where the first special effect is not executed as the variable effect, and corresponds to a so-called SP reach effect. As the first special effect, for example, when a hero or an ally character is a transformable character, a battle effect is performed in which the hero or ally character before the transformation and the enemy character fight. In the present embodiment, the start time (immediately after the start) of the first special effect is referred to as a third generation point Pt3.

<< Development suggestion >>
In the first special effect, the effect control unit 403 executes the development suggestion effect when the hero or the friend character before the transformation is defeated by the enemy character. The development suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the second development notice effect can be executed, and includes an effect of displaying a predetermined image (a so-called cut-in image) on the image display unit 104. In the present embodiment, the start time (immediately after the start) of the development suggestion effect is referred to as a fourth generation point Pt4. Here, “the second development notice effect can be executed” means that, for example, when a plurality of effects including the second development notice effect are set as effects executed after the development suggestion effect, It shows that one effect is selected and executed from the plurality of effects. In the present embodiment, the following description is continued assuming that the second development notice effect is selected from a plurality of effects.

<< Second development notice effect >>
The production control unit 403 executes the second development notice production following the development suggestion production. The second development notice effect is an effect suggesting that the second special effect is subsequently executed, and a predetermined image (a so-called cut-in image, for example, an image in which a hero or a friend character is transformed) is displayed on the image display unit 104. Includes effects to display. In the present embodiment, a predetermined timing in a period in which the second development notice effect is being executed is referred to as a fifth occurrence point Pt5.

<< Second special production >>
The effect control unit 403 executes the second special effect following the second development notice effect. The second special effect is an effect suggesting that the reliability that the result of the winning lottery is a big hit is higher than that of the first special effect, and corresponds to a so-called SPSP reach effect. The second special effect is, for example, a battle effect in which the protagonist or friend character after transformation fights against an enemy character, and a predetermined image (so-called cut-in image, for example, the protagonist or friend character after transformation emits some dialogue) Image) displayed on the image display unit 104, and a win / loss determination effect indicating which of the main character after transformation or an ally character or an enemy character has won. When the winning lottery result is a big win, an image in which the transformed main character or teammate character wins the enemy character is displayed on the image display unit 104 in the winning / losing determination effect, and when the winning lottery result is lost, the winning / losing determination effect is displayed. The image where the protagonist or ally character after transformation is defeated by the enemy character is displayed on the image display unit 104. The predetermined image displayed on the image display unit 104 in the second special effect is hereinafter referred to as a “final cut-in image”. The time when the second special effect starts (immediately after the start) is referred to as a sixth generation point Pt6, and the time immediately before the final cut-in image is displayed on the image display unit 104 is referred to as a seventh generation point Pt7.

<< Decoration change effect production >>
The effect control unit 403 executes the decorative symbol variation stop effect following the second special effect. In the decorative symbol fluctuation stop effect, if the winning lottery result is a big win, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the three-row decorative symbol display area, and if the winning lottery result is lost, In the decorative symbol display area of the column, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed with a break.

  When the first variation effect is executed according to the flow shown in FIG. 59, the effect control unit 403 can execute the second variation effect. In principle, the second variation effect is the reliability suggestion effect that is executed from the start of the change display of the special symbol to the stop of the change, and the reliability that can be executed at each timing of the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7 described above. A degree change suggestion effect and a reliability change notice effect. That is, the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7 indicate timings at which the reliability change suggestion effect and the reliability change notice effect can be executed.

<< Second variation production >>
Here, the second variation effect will be described. The second variation effect is a time that the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol selected by the main control unit 401 is long enough to execute at least one of the first special effect and the second special effect as the first variation effect. In the present embodiment, the special variation pattern that is associated with a variation time that is long enough to execute both the first special effect and the second special effect as the first variation effect. A case where is selected by the main control unit 401 will be described as an example. The second variation effect is a variation effect using the effect button 121. As described above, the effect button 121 can emit light in any one of seven colors including white, light blue, blue, yellow, green, red, and iridescent. The reliability suggestive effect is one of the above seven colors except for white (hereinafter simply referred to as six colors indicates light blue, blue, yellow, green, red, iridescent). It is an effect that emits light. Hereinafter, unless otherwise specified, the light emission and the light emission color refer to the light emission and the light emission color of the effect button 121. The reliability change suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the reliability change notice effect can be executed afterwards, and the reliability change notice effect indicates that the emission color emitted in the reliability suggestion effect is at each occurrence point. This is an effect of notifying the change before and after (that is, before and after the execution of the reliability change notice effect). If the reliability change notice effect is executed after the reliability change suggestion effect, the emission color emitted in the reliability suggestion effect is changed, and the reliability change notice effect is not executed after the reliability change indication effect. In this case, the emission color emitted in the reliability suggestion effect is not changed. When the emission color is changed based on the reliability change notice effect, the emission color after the change is an emission color with higher reliability than the emission color before the change. Although details of the reliability of the luminescent color jackpot of the effect button 121 will be described later, light blue, blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors are set so that the reliability of the jackpot increases in this order. As a rule, the reason that the reliability suggestion effect is executed from the start of the change display of the special symbol to the stop of the change is because there is an exceptional period when the reliability indication effect is not executed. During the period in which the suggestion effect is not executed, a predetermined effect for causing the effect button 121 to emit light in white or light blue is executed (details will be described later).

  FIG. 60 is an explanatory diagram of the second variation effect scenario table. The second variation effect scenario table includes a second jackpot second variation effect scenario table CSt_a1 selected when the special symbol variation pattern THp_a15 is selected as a result of the first special symbol lottery. As a result of one special symbol lottery, a second variation effect scenario table CSt_a2 for loss that is selected and is selected when the special symbol variation pattern THp_a15 is selected is included. Hereinafter, with reference to the table CSt_a1 and the table CSt_a2, the reliability with respect to the jackpot of the final emission color (final color) of the effect button 121 will be described. The final light emission color (final color) of the effect button 121 is the light emission color of the effect button 121 when the above-described final cut-in image is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  The tables CSt_a1 and CSt_a2 are tables that define the flow of whether or not to execute the reliability change notice effect at any timing (that is, any of the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7). In the table CSt_a1 and the table CSt_a2, “◯” indicates that the reliability change notice effect is executed. In this case, the light emission color after the change is one step higher in reliability to the jackpot than the light emission color before the change. Changed to the emission color. On the other hand, “x” indicates that the reliability change notice effect is not executed, and in this case, the emission color after the change is the same as the emission color before the change. Even if the reliability change notice effect is not executed, the reliability change suggestion effect may be executed. Whether or not to execute the reliability change suggestion effect when the reliability change notice effect is not executed may be defined in each of the table CSt_a1 and the table CSt_a2, or the effect control unit 403 executes as appropriate. If it is determined whether or not to execute, the reliability change suggesting effect is executed, and if it is determined not to be executed, the reliability change suggesting effect may not be executed.

  The second variation effect pattern KB1 belongs to the case where the final color of the effect button 121 is light blue, and the emission color is not changed from light blue (that is, the reliability changes in any of the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7). The notice effect is not executed). The second variation effect pattern KB2 to pattern KB8 belong to the case where the final color of the effect button 121 is blue, and the emission color is changed once from light blue (that is, the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7). Among them, a reliability change notice effect is executed at one occurrence point). In addition, when the reliability change notice effect is executed at one of the seven generation points, there are seven patterns for which generation point to execute. Therefore, the effect is generated in the table CSt_a1 and the table CSt_a2. Patterns KB2 to KB8 are associated with the case where the final color of the button 121 is blue. In FIG. 60, however, the patterns KB3 to KB7 are not shown.

  The second variation effect pattern KB9 to pattern KB29 belong to the case where the final color of the effect button 121 is green, and the emission color is changed twice from light blue (that is, the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7). Among them, a reliability change notice effect is executed at two occurrence points). In addition, when the reliability change notice effect is executed at two of the seven generation points, there are 21 patterns for which generation point to execute, and therefore the effects in the table CSt_a1 and the table CSt_a2 Patterns KB9 to KB29 are associated with the case where the final color of the button 121 is green. In FIG. 60, however, the patterns KB10 to KB28 are not shown.

  The second variation effect pattern KB30 to pattern KB64 belong to the case where the final color of the effect button 121 is yellow, and the emission color is changed three times from light blue (that is, the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7). Among them, a reliability change notice effect is executed at three occurrence points). In addition, when the reliability change notice effect is executed at three of the seven generation points, there are 35 patterns for which generation point to execute, so the effects in the table CSt_a1 and the table CSt_a2 Patterns KB30 to KB64 are associated with the case where the final color of the button 121 is yellow. In FIG. 60, however, the patterns KB31 to KB63 are not shown.

  The second variation effect pattern KB65 to pattern KB99 belong to the case where the final color of the effect button 121 is red, and the emission color is changed four times from light blue (that is, the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7). Among them, a reliability change notice effect is executed at four occurrence points). In addition, when the reliability change notice effect is executed at four out of seven generation points, there are 35 patterns for which generation point to execute, so in table CSt_a1 and table CSt_a2 Pattern KB65 to pattern KB99 are associated with the case where the final color of button 121 is red. In FIG. 60, however, the patterns KB66 to KB98 are not shown.

  The second variation effect pattern KB100 to pattern KB120 belong to the case where the final color of the effect button 121 is rainbow, and the emission color is changed five times from light blue (that is, the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7). Among them, a reliability change notice effect is executed at five occurrence points). When the reliability change notice effect is executed at five out of the seven generation points, there are 21 patterns for which generation point to execute, so the effects in table CSt_a1 and table CSt_a2 Pattern KB100 to pattern KB120 are associated with the case where the final color of button 121 is rainbow. In FIG. 60, however, the patterns KB101 to KB119 are not shown.

  As a result of the first special symbol lottery, when the big win and the special figure variation pattern THp_a15 is selected, the table CSt_a1 is selected, and as a result, the final color of the effect button 121 is light blue, blue, green, yellow, The probabilities of selecting red and rainbow colors are set to 1%, 3%, 6%, 25%, 60% and 5%, respectively. On the other hand, if the result of the first special symbol lottery is a loss and the special figure variation pattern THp_a15 is selected, the table CSt_a2 is selected, and as a result, the final color of the effect button 121 is light blue, blue The probability that green, yellow, red, and rainbow colors are selected is set to 40%, 30%, 20%, 7%, 3%, and 0%, respectively. The reason why the selection probability of the rainbow color in the table CSt_a2 is set to 0% is to set the reliability to the jackpot for the case where the final color is the rainbow color to 100% as will be described later.

Here, the reliability to the jackpot for the second variation effect pattern (particularly the final color of the effect button 121) in the present embodiment (that is, based on the relationship between the second variation effect scenario table CSt_a1 and the second variation effect scenario table CSt_a2). A method for calculating the degree will be described. The reliability of the jackpot for the final color of the effect button 121 includes the probability Vr3 of winning the jackpot, the probability Vr4 of not winning the jackpot, and the probability Tr3 that the pattern THp_a15 is selected in the case of the jackpot. , The probability Tr4 that the pattern THp_a15 is selected in the case of loss, the probability Cr1 that a specific light emission color is selected as the final color in the table CSt_a1, and the probability Cr2 that a specific light emission color is selected as the final color in the table CSt_a2. It is possible to calculate based on.
Specifically, it is calculated by the following mathematical formula.
(Vr3 * Tr3 * Cr1) / (Vr3 * Tr3 * Cr1 + Vr4 * Tr4 * Cr2) * 100 Formula C
Here, in the low probability gaming state, the probability Vr1 of winning the jackpot is 1/392 (see FIG. 11), which is about 0.25%. Further, the probability Vr4 of not winning the jackpot is (1-1 / 392), which is approximately 99.75%.
Next, the probability Tr3 that the pattern THp_a15 is selected when the jackpot is 290/500 (see FIG. 15), which is 58%. Further, the probability Tr4 that the pattern THp_a15 is selected at the time of the loss is 1/500 (see FIG. 15), which is 0.2%.

  The pattern KB1 whose final color of the effect button 121 is light blue is selected with a probability of 1% in the table CSt_a1, and is selected with a probability of 40% in the table CSt_a2. That is, in the above formula C, the probability Cr1 is 1% and the probability Cr2 is 40%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula C (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 1.8%.

  The patterns KB2 to KB8 whose final color of the effect button 121 is blue are selected with a probability of 3% in the table CSt_a1 and selected with a probability of 30% in the table CSt_a2. That is, in the above formula C, the probability Cr1 is 3% and the probability Cr2 is 30%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula C (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 6.9%.

  The pattern KB9 to pattern KB29 whose final color of the effect button 121 is green are selected with a probability of 6% in the table CSt_a1 and selected with a probability of 20% in the table CSt_a2. That is, in the above formula C, the probability Cr1 is 6% and the probability Cr2 is 20%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula C (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 18.2%.

  The pattern KB30 to pattern KB64 in which the final color of the effect button 121 is yellow are selected with a probability of 25% in the table CSt_a1 and with a probability of 7% in the table CSt_a2. That is, in the above formula C, the probability Cr1 is 25% and the probability Cr2 is 7%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula C (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 72.6%.

  The pattern KB65 to pattern KB99 in which the final color of the effect button 121 is red is selected with a probability of 60% in the table CSt_a1, and is selected with a probability of 3% in the table CSt_a2. That is, in the above formula C, the probability Cr1 is 60% and the probability Cr2 is 3%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula C (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 93.7%.

  The pattern KB100 to pattern KB120 whose final color of the effect button 121 is a rainbow color is selected with a probability of 5% in the table CSt_a1 and with a probability of 0% in the table CSt_a2. Therefore, it is not necessary to calculate the reliability for the jackpot by the above formula C, and the reliability for the jackpot (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is 100%.

  That is, when the final color of the production button 121 is light blue, blue, green, yellow, red, rainbow, the reliability to the jackpot is about 1.8%, about 6.9%, about 18 in this order. .2%, about 72.6%, about 93.7%, and 100% are set, and as described above, light blue, blue, green, yellow, red, and rainbow colors have higher reliability for jackpots in this order. It can be said.

<< Reliability suggestion production >>
The effect control unit 403 starts the reliability suggesting effect when the variation display of the special symbol is started (in other words, when the variation start command is received from the main control unit 401), and the win / loss determination effect is performed in the first variation effect. Immediately before the execution, the reliability suggesting effect is finished. At the start of the reliability suggestion effect, the effect control unit 403 selects the light emission color with the lowest reliability from the six light emission colors and causes the effect button 121 to emit light in the selected light emission color.

  As described above, the emission color of the effect button 121 is set so that the reliability of the jackpot increases in the order of light blue, blue, yellow, green, red, and iridescent, and the effect control unit 403 provides the reliability suggestion effect. Select light blue at the beginning of Note that the rainbow color can be selected only when it is a big hit. Therefore, when the rainbow color is emitted, the player can recognize that it is a big hit.

  In addition, when the reliability change notice effect is executed, the effect control unit 403 has one level of reliability for the jackpot from the light emission color before the reliability change notice effect is executed with respect to the light emission color of the effect button 121. Change to a high emission color. For example, in the above six emission colors, the emission color having a one-step reliability higher than that of blue is green. As another example, the emission color after the change may be a light emission color having two or more levels of reliability as compared to the emission color before the change, and it is determined as appropriate to which emission color to change. Also good.

<< Reliability change suggestion effect and reliability change notice effect >>
The effect control unit 403 can execute the reliability change suggestion effect and the reliability change notice effect at the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7. As described above, when the emission color of the effect button 121 is changed by executing the reliability change notice effect, the emission color after the change is higher in one-step reliability than the emission color before the change. It becomes a luminescent color. Therefore, when the light emission color of the effect button 121 in the reliability suggestion effect is rainbow, the reliability change suggestion effect and the reliability change notice effect are not executed at each occurrence point, and the current light emission color (ie, rainbow color) is used. Is emitted.

  The reliability change suggesting effect is, for example, an effect of causing an effect lamp unit (not shown) around the effect button 121 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, for example, from an effect lamp unit arranged at a position far from the effect button 121. The effect lights up in turn toward the effect lamp unit arranged at a position close to the effect button 121. When the reliability change notice effect is executed after the reliability change suggestion effect, the effect button 121 arranged at the position closest to the effect button 121 is turned on, whereas the reliability change suggestion effect is trusted after the reliability change suggestion effect. When the degree change notice effect is not executed, the effect button 121 arranged at the position closest to the effect button 121 is not turned on, so whether or not the reliability change notice effect is executed after the reliability change suggestion effect. The player can be recognized.

  The reliability change notice effect may be, for example, a position in which the effect button 121 is slightly protruded from the reference position by the driving device described above (a position where the protrusion of the effect button 121 can be recognized by the player, It may be a position closer to the reference position than the operation position.) And a predetermined sound is output from the speaker 115.

<< About the period when the reliability suggestion effect is not executed >>
As described above, the effect control unit 403 ends with respect to the end of the reliability suggestion effect, immediately before the win / loss determination effect is executed in the first variation effect. Therefore, the period until the change of the special symbol is stopped after the reliability suggestion effect is ended belongs to a period in which the reliability suggestion effect is not executed, and this period is referred to as a default light emission period. In addition, the effect button operation instruction effect, the surprise button operation instruction effect, or the effect lever operation instruction effect described in the first embodiment may be appropriately executed as the first variation effect. The period in which the operation of the button 121 and the effect lever 127 is accepted, that is, the operation effective period also belongs to the period in which the reliability suggestion effect is not executed.

  In the default light emission period, the effect control unit 403 causes the effect button 121 to emit light in light blue that has the lowest reliability for the big hit among the six colors. As a result, the effect button 121 emits light blue before the special symbol is suspended, and when the variation of the special symbol starts next, the effect button 121 is continuously emitted light blue. be able to. That is, it is not necessary to change the emission color in response to the start of special symbol fluctuation. In this case, as for the light emission color of the effect button 121 at the start of the reliability suggestion effect, the above description that the light emission color with the lowest reliability from the six light emission colors to the jackpot is selected in the default light emission period. It may be read that the light emission color (light blue) is continuously emitted. The reason why the effect button 121 emits light blue during the default light emission period is that, as described above, the light emission color of the effect button 121 when the change of the special symbol is started next is light blue. It does not suggest the result. However, it may be considered a part of the reliability suggestion effect that suggests the result of the winning lottery executed after the suspension of the special symbol that is currently changing. In that case, the confidence that suggests the result of the specific winning lottery When the default light emission period is started in the variable display period of the special symbol indicating the result of the previous winning lottery, the default light emission period is started in the variable display period of the special symbol indicating the result of the specific winning lottery. It can be considered that it will be executed for a while. Further, during the default light emission period, a white light emission color that is not used for the reliability suggestion effect may be selected as white, or light emission may not be performed.

  In the operation valid period, the effect control unit 403 interrupts the reliability suggestion effect and causes the effect button 121 to emit light in a light emission color (white in the present embodiment) that is not used for the reliability suggestion effect. After the operation effective period elapses (after the player operates the effect button 121 or the effect lever 127 before the operation effective period elapses), the effect control unit 403 resumes the reliability suggesting effect, and the reliability The effect button 121 is caused to emit light in the emission color of the effect button 121 before the suggestion effect is interrupted. The effect control unit 403 stores information indicating the emission color of the effect button 121 before the interruption in the sub-RAM 433, and refers to the sub RAM 433 at the time of resumption, so that the emission color of the effect button 121 before the interruption is determined. It is possible to cause the production button 121 to emit light.

  The contents of the variation effect in the present embodiment described above are determined, for example, according to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect mode selection process of the second variation effect executed during the variation effect by the effect control unit 403 in the present embodiment. Note that flags used in the description of the flowchart shown in FIG. 61 and set by the effect control unit 403 will be described. In the present embodiment, an occurrence point flag, an operation valid period flag, and a default flag are used in the variation effect pattern selection process. Each flag is set to OFF when the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on. The generation point flag is a flag that is set to ON when the current timing corresponds to any of the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7, and is set to OFF in other cases. That is, the effect control unit 403 sets the generation point flag from OFF to ON when the current timing corresponds to any of the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7, and then the current timing is the first timing. When the occurrence point Pt1 does not correspond to any one of the seventh occurrence points Pt7, the occurrence point flag is set from ON to OFF. The operation valid period flag is a flag that is set to ON during the operation valid period, and is set to OFF in other cases. That is, the production control unit 403 sets the operation valid period flag from OFF to ON when the current timing is within the operation valid period, and then turns on the operation valid period flag when the current timing is no longer within the operation valid period. To OFF. The default flag is a flag that is set to ON during the default light emission period, and is set to OFF in other cases. That is, the effect control unit 403 sets the default flag from OFF to ON when the current timing is the default light emission period, and then sets the default flag from ON to OFF when the current timing is not the default light emission period.

  The timings of the first generation point Pt1 to the seventh generation point Pt7, the operation effective period, and the timing of the default light emission period are determined in advance according to the selected special symbol variation pattern. When the second time point is associated with the second generation point Pt2, the effect control unit 403 counts the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol, and occurs when the counted elapsed time reaches 10 seconds. The point flag is set from OFF to ON, and then the generated point flag is set from ON to OFF when the counted elapsed time exceeds 10 seconds.

[Processing mode selection process of second variation effect performed by effect control unit]; FIG.
In the effect mode selection process of the second variation effect, the effect control unit 403 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation pattern THp_a15 is selected as a result of the first special symbol lottery (step S20001). If the special symbol variation pattern THp_a15 is selected as a result of the first special symbol lottery (Yes in step S20001), the process proceeds to step S20002, and the special symbol variation pattern THp_a15 is selected as a result of the first special symbol lottery. If (No in step S20001), the process proceeds to step S20005.

  In step S20002, the production control unit 403 determines whether or not the jackpot is won as a result of the first special symbol lottery. If the jackpot is won (Yes in step S20002), the process proceeds to step S20003. After selecting the table CSt_a1, one of the second variation effect patterns is selected, and the process proceeds to step S20005. As a result of the first special symbol lottery, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won. If the jackpot is not won (No in step S20002), the process proceeds to step S20004, and after selecting the table CSt_a2, The second variation effect pattern is selected, and the process proceeds to step S20005.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the special figure variation pattern THp_a15 is selected is described as an example, and is not shown in FIG. 61. However, as a result of the first special symbol lottery, the special figure variation pattern is displayed. Even when a special figure fluctuation pattern other than THp_a15 is selected (that is, when step S20001 is No), as in the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a15 is selected, it is appropriately associated with the selected special figure fluctuation pattern. The second variation effect pattern may be selected with reference to the second variation effect scenario table.

  In step S20005, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not the generation point flag is ON. If the generation point flag is ON (Yes in step S20005), the process proceeds to step S20006, the second variation effect is executed along the second variation effect pattern selected in step S20003 or step S20004, and the process proceeds to step S20007. To do. If the generation point flag is not ON (No in step S20005), the process proceeds to step S20007.

  In step S20007, the effect control unit 403 determines whether the default flag is ON. If the default flag is ON (Yes in step S20007), the process proceeds to step S20008. If the default flag is OFF (No in step S20007), the process proceeds to step S20009. In step S20008, the effect control unit 403 selects light blue as the light emission color of the effect button 121 in the default light emission period, and proceeds to step S20009.

  In step S20009, the effect control unit 403 determines whether the operation valid period flag is ON. If the operation effective period flag is ON (Yes in step S20009), the process proceeds to step S20010. If the operation effective period flag is OFF (No in step S20009), the second variation effect effect mode selection process is performed. finish.

  In step S20010, the effect control unit 403 selects white as the emission color of the effect button 121 in the operation effective period, and the process proceeds to step S20011. In step S20011, the effect control unit 403 determines whether the operation valid period flag is turned off. If the operation effective period flag is OFF (Yes in step S2001), the process proceeds to step S20012, and if the operation effective period flag is not OFF (No in step S2001), the operation effective period flag is OFF. Repeat this step until

  In step S20012, the effect control unit 403 selects the light emission color of the effect button 121 before the operation valid period flag is determined to be ON in step S20009 as the light emission color of the effect button 121 in the reliability suggestion effect, and then The effect mode selection process for the 2-variable effect is terminated.

<< Supplemental information regarding the default emission period >>
In the present embodiment, the win / loss determination effect is included in the second special effect, and the period before the special symbol change is stopped after the execution of the win / loss determination effect is referred to as the default light emission period. As described above, this is a period for setting the emission color to light blue before stopping the change of the special symbol, and then enabling the emission after the start of the change of the next special symbol with the same emission color. Therefore, for example, when the first special effect is not included in the first variation effect and the first special effect is included and the first special effect includes the win / loss determination effect, for example, The period before the special symbol change is stopped may be referred to as a default light emission period.

  Even if it corresponds to the default light emission period, if the result of the winning lottery is a big hit, then the big hit game is started, and the special symbol variation display is started after the big hit game. Therefore, the effect button 121 may be caused to emit light in a light emission color other than light blue (for example, rainbow color).

<< Supplementary information about the second variation effect >>
As described above, in recent gaming machines, the hold image corresponding to the prior determination target and the right image corresponding to the determination target TT are often displayed on the image display unit 104. Although the hold image and the right image are basically displayed on the image display unit 104, they are not displayed when the first special effect or the second special effect is executed, and then the special symbol stops changing. In many cases, the right image and the reserved image cannot be confirmed until the image is displayed. The right image and the reserved image may be displayed by selecting one image from images of various display modes. In this case, depending on the display mode of the image, expectation for jackpots of the prior determination target and the determination target TT. It is possible to suggest a degree. However, if it is not displayed as described above, it is not possible to confirm in particular what rights image is displayed for the determination target TT. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation for the jackpot of the determination target TT as the right image is not displayed.

  Although the reliability suggestion effect in the present embodiment described above is not associated with the display mode of the reserved image, for example, as the display mode of the reserved image, any one of light blue, blue, yellow, green, red, and rainbow colors is displayed. In the case where there is a display mode that includes, the reliability suggesting effect may be executed with a color corresponding to the display mode of the reserved image immediately before being hidden. For example, when the display color of the right image is red, the effect button 121 may be made to emit light in red in the reliability suggestion effect.

  In FIG. 59, the first generation point Pt1 and the second generation point Pt2 are provided during the execution of the decorative design hearing effect. However, after the execution of the decorative design listening effect, the first special effect and the second special effect are performed. If at least one of the effects is not executed, in other words, if the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol is not long enough for at least one of the first special effect and the second special effect to be performed, the decorative symbol listening is performed. While the effect is being executed, the first generation point Pt1 and the second generation point Pt2 may not be provided.

  In the present embodiment, in the reliability suggestion effect, the reliability of the winning lottery result is suggested by the emission color of the effect button 121, but instead of the emission color or the emission color. In addition, the reliability of the winning lottery result may be suggested by other light emission modes. For example, as a light emitting mode, when the blinking display is performed, the reliability that the winning lottery result is a big hit may be set higher than when the lighting display is performed. In addition, regarding the blinking speed, when the blinking speed is high, the reliability that the winning lottery result is a big hit may be set higher than when the blinking speed is slow.

  In addition, at the start of the reliability suggestion effect, the effect control unit 403 selects the light emission color with the lowest reliability from the six light emission colors to the jackpot, but the present invention is not limited to this. A light emission color other than light blue may be selected according to the lottery result (result of determination per special figure). Specifically, when the result of the judgment per special figure is lost, the light blue color is easily selected, and when the result of the judgment per special figure is a big hit, an emission color other than the light blue color is easily selected. Also good.

<< Fourth Embodiment >>
In the present embodiment, a special effect executed by the effect control unit 403 will be described. In the present embodiment, the special effects described below are effects that can be executed by the effect control unit 403 when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a jackpot gaming state. First, flags and commands used for describing the present embodiment will be described.

≪Command for opening prize opening and closing command for prize opening≫
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 401 sets a special prize opening release command in the main RAM 413 and closes the special prize opening (closing) when opening the special prize opening in the special prize opening process (see FIG. 29). In this case, a special winning opening closing command is set in the main RAM 413. The prize winning opening command includes information indicating the opening timing of the prize winning opening 111 as well as information indicating the opening mode (long opening or short opening) of the prize winning opening 111 and the current number of rounds. Good. The winning prize closing command may include information indicating the closing timing of the winning prize opening, information indicating the opening mode (long opening or short opening) of the winning prize 111, the current number of rounds, and the like. . The special prize opening solenoid 421 responds to the special prize opening opening command received from the main control unit 401 to open the special prize opening 111 and closes the special prize opening 111 in response to the special prize opening closing command. State.

<< winning command >>
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 401 sends a winning command to the main RAM 413 in response to a winning of a game ball with respect to the big winning opening 111 (detection signal of the big winning opening SW 416) in the big winning opening process (see FIG. 29). Set to. The winning command includes information indicating that the game ball has won the big winning opening 111 and the winning timing. The effect control unit 403 executes the special effect in response to receiving the winning command received from the main control unit 401.

<< Large flag opening flag >>
The big prize opening open flag is a flag stored in the sub-RAM 433 and set by the effect control unit 403, and indicates whether or not the big prize opening 111 is opened. The big prize opening 111 is opened. If it is closed, it is set to “ON”, and if it is closed, it is set to “OFF”. Specifically, the production control unit 403 sets the big prize opening opening flag to ON when receiving the big prize opening release command from the main control unit 401, and the main prize winning opening from the main control unit 401 in the same round. The special winning opening open flag is set to OFF after a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the closing command was received.

  The effect control unit 403 adds (updates) “1” to the winning number count value DC every time a winning command is received from the main control unit 401 when the large winning opening opening flag is set to ON. And stored in the sub-RAM 433. The initial value of the winning number count value DC (the value of the winning number count value DC when the power of the gaming machine 100 is turned on) is set to “0”, and the big prize opening opening flag is changed from ON to OFF. When set, it is set to “0”. In addition, when the big winning opening opening flag is set to OFF, the winning number count value DC is not added (“1” is not added even when the big winning opening release command is received from the main control unit 401).

  Here, the timing for setting the flag for opening the big prize opening to OFF will be described as being after a predetermined period has elapsed since the receipt of the big prize opening closing command. As described above, the winning prize opening 111 counts the number of winning game balls to the winning prize opening 111 even if the opening time of the winning prize opening 111 does not reach a predetermined time (long opening time or short opening time). It will be closed when the number is reached. Therefore, the maximum number of winnings in a specific round is theoretically ten. However, in reality, there is a predetermined distance from the entrance of the grand prize opening 111 to the position where the big prize opening SW 416 is provided in the big prize opening 111, and the tenth game ball is the entrance of the big prize opening 111. The eleventh and subsequent game balls can win the big prize opening 111 during the period from passing through to reaching the big prize opening SW416 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “waiting period”). The above-mentioned special winning opening closing command is made to the main RAM 413 when the special winning opening SW 416 detects the tenth gaming ball, and the large winning opening SW 416 detects the eleventh and subsequent gaming balls. After the winning prize closing command is set in the main RAM 413, but after a predetermined period has passed since the winning prize closing command is received, the winning prize to the big winning opening 111 in the waiting period is also treated as a winning in a specific round. Set the grand prize opening open flag to OFF.

<< About the characteristic special effects executed by the effect control unit 403 >>
During the jackpot game, the effect control unit 403 executes a special effect based on the winning command received from the main control unit 401 or the winning count value DC updated / set by itself.

  The effect control unit 403 receives a winning command in the command receiving process (see FIG. 36) and the winning number count value DC is 10 or less in the command receiving process (see FIG. 36) when the big winning opening open flag is set to ON. In this case, as a special effect, a value (for example, the number of points) corresponding to the total number of winning balls acquired during the jackpot game is obtained in the image display unit 104 corresponding to the winning of a new gaming ball for the big winning opening 111. A presentation that adds a numerical value (for example, 14 points) corresponding to the number of winning balls (for example, 14) to be displayed, and a first that is associated with the winning count value DC from the speaker 115 being 10 or less. A first special effect including an effect of outputting a winning sound is executed.

  The effect control unit 403 receives a winning command in the command receiving process (see FIG. 36) and the winning number count value DC exceeds 10 when the large winning opening open flag is set to ON. If it is (that is, 11 or more), as a special effect, the image display unit 104 adds a new value for the big prize opening 111 to a numerical value (for example, the number of points) corresponding to the total number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game. An effect of adding and displaying a numerical value (for example, 14 points) corresponding to the number of winning balls (for example, 14) obtained corresponding to the winning of game balls, and the winning number count value DC from the speaker 115 exceeds 10. In the second special effect including the effect of outputting the second winning sound associated with being present, or in the image display unit 104, the total number of winning balls acquired during the jackpot game A numerical value (for example, 14 points) corresponding to the number of winning balls (for example, 14) obtained corresponding to the winning of a new game ball for the big winning opening 111 is added to the corresponding numerical value (for example, the number of points) and displayed. A third special effect including an effect and an effect of outputting a third winning sound associated with the winning number count value DC exceeding 10 from the speaker 115 is executed.

  Here, the second winning sound and the third winning sound are both different from the first winning sound, and the second winning sound has a winning count value DC exceeding 10 in a specific round. The third winning sound indicates to the player that the winning number count value DC has exceeded 10 in a specific round, and the determination result of the prior determination process is specified. This is a voice that suggests to the player that this is a big hit.

  As described above, the preliminary determination process is executed by the CPU 411, and a hold increase command including the determination result of the preliminary determination process is transmitted to the effect control unit 403. In the command reception process (see FIG. 36), the effect control unit 403 receives the hold increase command, and stores the determination result of the prior determination process included in the hold increase command in the sub RAM 433. The effect control unit 403 can identify whether or not the prior determination target is a specific jackpot by referring to the determination result of the prior determination process stored in the sub RAM 433. The specific jackpot is a jackpot type that can be won by the second special symbol lottery and satisfies a predetermined condition. Here, the predetermined condition is not particularly limited. For example, the predetermined condition is a jackpot (special A, special B, special J, special M, or special N) belonging to the probability variation length.

  Therefore, the third winning sound is selected when the winning count value DC exceeds 10 and the determination result of the pre-determination process includes a jackpot, and the jackpot is a specific jackpot. It is. On the other hand, the second winning sound is a sound selected when the winning number count value DC exceeds 10 and the determination result of the pre-determination process does not include a jackpot.

  In the present embodiment, the third winning sound is selected when the jackpot is included in the determination result of the pre-determination process and the jackpot is a specific jackpot. It is also possible to determine which of the winning sound and the third winning sound is to be selected, and to select either the second winning sound or the third winning sound based on the determination result. Specifically, the random number for reserved continuous production generated by the production control unit 403 is compared with the reserved continuous production execution determination table (not shown in the table stored in the sub ROM 432). When it matches with the determination value associated with the execution of the reserved continuous effect in the reserved continuous effect execution determination table, the third winning sound is selected and matches the determination value associated with the non-execution of the reserved continuous effect. If so, the second winning sound may be selected.

  In the command reception process (see FIG. 36), the effect control unit 403 receives an “abnormal prize error” from the speaker 115 as a special effect when a winning command is received in the command receiving process (see FIG. 36) when the large winning opening opening flag is set to OFF. The fourth special effect including the effect of outputting the sound “no sound” and the predetermined siren sound at the maximum volume incapable of setting the volume, and the effect of flashing the effect light unit 116 in red light is executed.

  The special effect selection process by the effect control unit 403 in the present embodiment described above is determined, for example, according to the flowchart shown in FIG. FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special effect selection process by the effect control unit 403, and may be considered as a process executed in the hit effect process shown in step S121 of FIG.

[Special production selection process performed by production control unit]; FIG.
In the special effect selection process, the effect control unit 403 first determines whether or not a winning command is received from the main control unit 401 (step S22001), and if a winning command is received (Yes in step S22001), step. The process shifts to S22002, and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening open flag is set to ON. If no winning command has been received (No in step S22001), the special effect selection process is terminated.

  If the special winning opening open flag is not set to ON in step S22002 (No in step S22002), the effect control unit 403 proceeds to step S22003, selects the fourth special effect, and then performs the special effect selection process. Exit.

  If the big winning opening open flag is set to ON in step S22002 (Yes in step S22002), the performance control unit 403 proceeds to step S22004 and adds “1” to the winning count value DC. The winning number count value DC is updated. Subsequently, in step S22005, the effect control unit 403 determines whether or not the winning number count value DC exceeds 10 (whether the winning number count value DC> 10). . If the winning count value DC does not exceed 10 (No in step S22005), the process proceeds to step S22006, and after selecting the first special effect, the special effect selection process is terminated. If the winning count value DC exceeds 10 (Yes in step S22005), the process proceeds to step S22007.

  In step S22007, the production control unit 403 determines whether or not the pre-determination target includes a pre-determination target that wins the specific jackpot in the determination result of the pre-determination process, and the pre-determination target that wins the specific jackpot Is present (Yes in step S22007), the process proceeds to step S22008 to select the third special effect, and then the special effect selection process is terminated. If there is no prior determination target won for a specific jackpot (No in step S22007), the process proceeds to step S22009 to select the second special effect, and then the special effect selection process is terminated.

<< Supplemental information regarding the fourth embodiment >>
According to this embodiment, in response to a game ball winning while the big winning opening 111 is opened in the jackpot game, when the number of winnings in a specific round is 10 or less, the first special effect is given. When the number of winnings exceeds 11, the second special effect is executed if there is no specific jackpot in the prior determination target, and the third special effect is performed if the specific determination jackpot exists in the prior determination target. Production is performed.

  By the way, there are the above-mentioned long opening and short opening as the opening modes of the big winning opening 111, but the opening time of the short opening is 0.2 seconds, and 10 or more game balls are won in the winning time within the time. It is virtually impossible to win the mouth 111, that is, it can be said that the winning of the game ball is restricted or restricted. Therefore, when a jackpot game consisting only of rounds in which the jackpot 111 is short-opened is executed as a jackpot game, in other words, during a jackpot game corresponding to special F, special G and D through F The third special effect is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the first winning sound, the second winning sound, and the third winning sound are different from each other. However, the first winning sound and the second winning sound are different from each other. May be a common voice.

  Further, in this embodiment, if the winning count value DC exceeds 10 in each round, if it is determined two or more times (for example, 11 games in the big winning opening 111 in 3 rounds and 4 rounds, respectively). If the ball wins), the third special effect may be executed a plurality of times, but the upper limit of the number of executions of the third special effect during one big hit game is limited to a predetermined number (for example, once), After reaching the predetermined number of times, only the second special effect may be executed without executing the third special effect.

  Further, the third special effect may not be executed at the first hit. Here, “first win” means winning a big win through the first special symbol lottery in the low probability non-electric support game state. Usually, the right of the second special symbol lottery is not reserved at the first hit, so the third special effect is not actually executed at the first hit. Even if the right of the 2 special symbol lottery is reserved and a specific jackpot is won, the third special effect is not executed and the second special effect is executed.

  In addition, in the case where a specific jackpot exists in the pre-determination target, the production control unit 403 determines that the winning count value DC exceeds 10 in a specific round during the jackpot game. The third special effect may be executed, and the second special effect may be executed when it is determined that the winning count value DC exceeds 10 in other rounds. For example, if a specific round is set to a round with a relatively large number of rounds, such as 13 rounds, as a result of the second special symbol lottery, a special A jackpot will be won, and only during the execution of the corresponding jackpot game, 3 special effects can be executed.

<< Fifth Embodiment >>
In each of the embodiments described above, when the effect control unit 403 receives a special figure variation pattern from the main control unit 401, the effect control unit 403 selects and executes an effect from a plurality of effects. The effect executed by the unit 403 may be associated with the special figure variation pattern selected by the main control unit 401 on a one-to-one basis. Such a case will be described below as a modification of the first embodiment. The variation effect in the present embodiment is a variation effect that is executed based on the result of the second special symbol lottery as in the first embodiment.

<< About (second) special figure variation pattern table for probability variation mode >>
Referring to FIG. 16, in the (second) special figure fluctuation pattern table for probability variation mode, one special figure fluctuation pattern is assigned to a specific fluctuation time. In this embodiment, a specific fluctuation time is used. A plurality of special figure fluctuation patterns are assigned to.

  FIG. 63 shows an example of the special variation mode special pattern variation pattern table THt_b in the present embodiment. The special variation pattern table THt_b for probability variation mode includes a special variation pattern table THt_b1 for loss and a special variation pattern table THt_b2 for jackpot. When the result of the second special symbol lottery is a loss, the main control unit 401 selects the special figure variation pattern table THt_b1 for the loss, and when the result of the second special symbol lottery is a special A or special B jackpot, A special figure variation pattern table THt_b2 for jackpot is selected.

  Each of the tables THt_b1 and THt_b2 is a table in which a predetermined determination value is associated with a part of the special figure variation patterns THp_b21 to THp_b52. In the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the main CPU 411 counts the special figure fluctuation pattern random number within the range of “0 to 499”. Each special figure fluctuation pattern including the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_b21 to THp_b52 defines a variation pattern of the special symbol, for example, defines a variation time of the special symbol. The special symbol variation time in the special diagram variation pattern THp_b21 is 3 seconds. The special symbol variation time in the special diagram variation pattern THp_b22 is 10 seconds. The special symbol variation times in the special symbol variation patterns THp_b23 to THp_b29 are 40 seconds, respectively. The special symbol variation times in the special symbol variation patterns THp_b30 to THp_b52 are 60 seconds, respectively. In the present embodiment, for simplification of description, only the special figure fluctuation pattern in which the special symbol fluctuation time is associated with 60 seconds is shown in the table THt_b2, but the special symbol fluctuation pattern associated with other fluctuation times is shown. A figure variation pattern may be included.

  In the special figure variation pattern determination using the table THt_b, the CPU 411 selects the table THt_b1 when the determination result of the special figure determination is lost, while the table THt_b2 when the determination result of the special figure determination is the big hit. Select. Then, the CPU 411 corresponds to the determination target TT when the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT matches the determination value associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_biii in the selection table (here, THt_b1 or THt_b2). The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_biii is selected and set as the special figure fluctuation pattern to be performed (where iii is an integer from 21 to 52).

  In the table THt_b1, a total of 800 judgment values “0 to 799” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b21, and a total of 184 judgment values “800 to 983” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b22. A total of two determination values “984 to 985” and “986 to 987” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b23 and the pattern THp_b24, respectively, and a total of one judgment value “ 988 ”, a total of three determination values“ 989 to 991 ”and“ 992 to 994 ”are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b26 and the pattern THp_b27, respectively, and a total of four judgment values“ 989 to 994 ”are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b28. Number of determination values “985 to 998” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b29. It is allocated a total of one decision value to "999" (each decision value is an integer).

  In the table THt_b2, a total of 350 judgment values “0 to 349” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b30, and a total of 23 judgment values “350 to“ 350 to each of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b31 and the pattern THp_b32, respectively. 372 ”and“ 373-395 ”, a total of 24 determination values“ 396-419 ”are assigned to the special figure variation pattern THp_b33, and a total of 23 determination values“ 23p ”and“ THp_b35 ”are assigned respectively. The determination values “420 to 442” and “443 to 465” are assigned, and a total of 24 determination values “466 to 489” are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b36, and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b37 and the pattern THp_b38 are assigned. In contrast, a total of 23 judgment values “490 to 512”, 513 to 535 ”, a total of 24 judgment values“ 536 to 559 ”are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b39, and a total of 20 judgment values are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b40 to the pattern THp_b48, respectively. “560-579”, “580-599”, “600-619”, “620-639”, “640-659”, “660-679”, “680-699”, “700-719”, “720” ˜739 ”, a total of 84 judgment values“ 740-823 ”are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b49, and a total of 83 judgment values“ 739 ”are assigned to the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b50 and the pattern THp_b51, respectively. 824 to 906 "and" 907 to 989 "are assigned, and a total of 10 pieces are assigned to the special figure variation pattern THp_b52 It is assigned the value "990-999" (decision values is an integer).

  FIG. 64 is a jackpot battle effect scenario table, and FIG. 65 is a lose battle effect scenario table. If the result of the second special symbol lottery is a big hit, the effect control unit 403 selects the jackpot battle effect scenario table BSt_a1 shown in FIG. 64, and if the result of the second special symbol lottery is lost, FIG. The lost battle effect scenario table BSt_a2 to be shown is selected.

  The table BSt_a1 and the table BSt_a1 are tables that define the flow of effects executed by the effect control unit 403 from the start of special symbol variation to the special symbol variation stop. In the table BSt_a1 and the table BSt_a1, “◯” indicates that the corresponding effect is executed, and “x” indicates that the corresponding effect is not executed. The table BSt_a1 and the table BSt_a1 include a plurality of battle effect patterns. In this embodiment, each battle effect pattern includes a teammate character battle (including a first friend character battle effect to a third character battle effect). Execution / non-execution, execution / non-execution of hero battle production, battle victory production (including 1st victory battle production-3rd victory battle production) or battle defeat production, execution / non-execution of revival jackpot production Execution is specified, and the timing at which each effect is executed (how many seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol, each effect is executed and each effect is ended) is specified. Since details of each production are the same as those in the first embodiment, description thereof is omitted here. 64 and 65, the decorative symbol variation display effect, the decorative symbol listening effect (including the listening effect) described in the first embodiment, the title display effect, the winning / losing result display effect, the hero appearance effect, the winning mark The branch operation instruction effect, the decorative design temporary stop effect, and the re-lottery effect are not shown, but the table BSt_a1 and the table BSt_a1 are defined including the execution mode, execution / non-execution, and execution timing of these effects. You may think. However, for some effects, the effect control unit 403 may determine the execution mode as appropriate. For example, as a winning branch operation instruction effect, an effect button operation instruction effect, a surprise button operation instruction effect, and an effect lever operation The effect control unit 403 may be appropriately selected as to which of the instruction effects is executed.

  In the table BSt_a1, the battle effect pattern BE1 belongs to the case where the number of ally character wins in the ally character battle effect is 3 wins, specifically, in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect, It is a battle production pattern including a teammate character battle production where all of the teammate characters A to C win. The battle effect pattern BE1 stipulates that the first victory battle effect is executed after the teammate character battle effect.

  The battle effect patterns BE2 to BE10 belong to the case where the number of ally character wins in the ally character battle effect is 2 wins, specifically, the three ally characters in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect. Among the characters, team characters A and B win in pattern BE2 to pattern BE4, teammate characters A and C win in pattern BE5 to pattern BE7, and teammate characters B and C win in pattern BE8 to pattern BE10. It is a battle production pattern including a battle production. The battle effect patterns BE2, BE5, and BE8 stipulate that after the teammate character battle effect, the hero battle effect and the second victory battle effect that the hero wins are sequentially executed. The battle production patterns BE3, BE6, and BE9 stipulate that after the teammate character battle production, the main character battle production and the revival jackpot production in which the main character is defeated are sequentially executed. The battle effect patterns BE4, BE7, and BE10 stipulate that the third victory battle effect is executed after the teammate character battle effect.

  The battle effect patterns BE11 to BE19 belong to the case where the number of ally character wins in the ally character battle effect is one win, and specifically, the three ally characters in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect. Among the characters, the battle effect including the teammate character battle effect where the friend character A wins in the pattern BE11 to the pattern BE13, the friend character B wins in the pattern BE14 to the pattern BE16, and the friend character C wins in the pattern BE17 to the pattern BE19. It is a pattern. The battle effect patterns BE11, BE14, and BE17 stipulate that after the teammate character battle effect, the hero battle effect and the second victory battle effect that the hero wins are sequentially executed. The battle effect patterns BE12, BE15, and BE18 stipulate that after the teammate character battle effect, the hero battle effect and the revival jackpot effect that the hero loses are sequentially executed. The battle effect patterns BE13, BE16, and BE19 stipulate that the third victory battle effect is executed after the teammate character battle effect.

  The battle effect patterns BE20 to BE22 belong to the case where the number of ally character wins in the ally character battle effect is 0 win, and specifically, the three ally characters in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect. This is a battle production pattern including a teammate character battle production in which all characters A to C are defeated. The battle effect pattern BE20 stipulates that after the teammate character battle effect, the hero battle effect and the second victory battle effect in which the hero wins are sequentially executed. The battle production pattern BE21 stipulates that after the teammate character battle production, the main character battle production and the revival jackpot production in which the main character is defeated are sequentially executed. The battle effect pattern BE22 stipulates that the third victory battle effect is executed after the teammate character battle effect.

  The battle effect pattern BE23 belongs to the case where the teammate character battle effect is not executed, and it is defined that the third victory battle effect is executed without executing the friend character battle effect.

  In the table BSt_a2, the battle effect patterns BE24 to BE26 belong to the case where the number of ally character wins in the ally character battle effect is 2 wins, specifically, in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect. Among the three teammate characters, a battle including a teammate character battle where teammates A and B win in pattern BE24, teammates A and C win in pattern BE25, and teammate B and C win in pattern BE26. It is a production pattern. The battle effect patterns BE24 to BE26 stipulate that a hero battle effect in which the hero is defeated is executed after the teammate character battle effect.

  The battle effect patterns BE27 to BE29 belong to the case where the number of ally character wins in the ally character battle effect is one win, specifically, the three ally characters in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect. Among the characters, the battle effect pattern includes a friend character battle effect in which the friend character A wins in the pattern BE27, the friend character B wins in the pattern BE28, and the friend character C wins in the pattern BE29. The battle effect patterns BE27 to BE29 stipulate that a hero battle effect in which the hero is defeated is executed after the teammate character battle effect.

  The battle effect pattern BE30 belongs to the case where the number of ally character wins in the ally character battle effect is 0, specifically, the three ally characters A to 3 in the first ally character battle effect to the third ally character battle effect. It is a battle production pattern including a teammate character battle production in which all of C is defeated. The battle effect pattern BE30 stipulates that after the teammate character battle effect, the hero battle effect in which the hero is defeated is sequentially executed.

  Note that the table BSt_a2 does not include the battle effect pattern that belongs when the number of ally character wins in the teammate character battle effect is 3 wins. This is because the reliability of the jackpot for the battle effect pattern belonging to the case where the number of ally character wins in the teammate character battle effect is 3 is 100% as will be described later.

  Each battle effect pattern in the table BSt_a1 and the table BSt_a2 is associated with each special symbol variation pattern in the special variation mode special pattern variation pattern table THt_b on a one-to-one basis. Specifically, in the table BSt_a1, the battle effect patterns BE1 to BE23 are associated with the special figure variation patterns TH_b30 to THp_b52, respectively. In the table BSt_a2, the battle effect patterns BE24 to BE30 are associated with the special figure variation patterns TH_b23 to TH_b29, respectively. A battle effect pattern is not associated with the special figure variation patterns TH_b21 and TH_b22, and an effect pattern other than the battle effect pattern is associated with these special figure variation patterns. For example, the special figure variation pattern TH_b21 is associated with an effect pattern in which the decorative symbol variation display effect and the decorative symbol hearing negative effect described above are sequentially executed, and the special figure variation pattern TH_b22 is a decorative symbol variation. The display effect, the listening effect, and the decorative symbol listening negative effect are associated with the specified effect pattern.

  Here, the number of wins and the reliability to the jackpot in the teammate character battle production will be described. As a result of the special hit determination, a special jackpot of special A or special B is won, the table THt_b2 is selected, and as a result, the battle effect associated with the number of wins of the ally character is 0 wins, 1 win, 2 wins, 3 wins The probability that the special figure variation pattern associated with the pattern is selected is 25% (125/500), 18% (90/500), 21% (105/500), and 35% (175/500), respectively. (See table THt_b2 in FIG. 63). On the other hand, as a result of the determination per special figure, it is a loss, and the table THt_b1 is selected. As a result, the number of wins of the teammate character is associated with the battle effect pattern associated with 0 wins, 1 win, 2 wins. The probabilities of the selected special map variation patterns being selected are set to 0.1% (1/1000), 1% (10/1000), and 0.5% (5/1000), respectively (see FIG. 63). (See table THt_b1).

Here, a method for calculating the reliability of the jackpot with respect to the number of wins in the teammate character battle performance in the present embodiment (that is, based on the relationship between the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b2 shown in FIG. 63) will be described. . As a result of the lottery per special figure, the reliability to the jackpot for the win in the friendly character battle direction is the probability Vr5 of winning a special A or B jackpot, the probability Vr6 of not winning a jackpot, and a specific special in the table THt_b2. It is possible to calculate based on the probability Tr5 that the figure fluctuation pattern is selected and the probability Tr6 that the specific special figure fluctuation pattern is selected in the table THt_b1.
Specifically, it is calculated by the following mathematical formula.
(Vr5 × Tr5) / (Vr5 × Tr5 + Vr6 × Tr6) × 100 Expression D
Here, in the high-probability gaming state, the probability Vr5 of winning the jackpot of special A or special B is 1/42 (see FIG. 11) × 66% (see FIG. 12), which is about 1.5%. The probability Vr6 of not winning the jackpot is (1-1 / 42), which is about 93%.

  There is no special figure variation pattern that can be selected when the result of the second special symbol lottery is lost, and there is no pattern associated with the battle effect pattern in which the number of victory of the teammate character is 3 wins. There are two special symbol variation patterns that can be selected when the result of the special symbol lottery is a special jackpot of special A or special B, which is associated with a battle effect pattern in which the number of victory of the teammate character is three. (Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_b30). Therefore, it is not necessary to calculate the reliability of the jackpot by the above formula D, and the reliability to the jackpot (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is 100% for the battle performance pattern where the victory number of the teammate character is 3 wins. is there.

  In the table THt_b1 selected in the case of losing, a special figure variation pattern (pattern THp_b23 to pattern THp_b25) associated with the battle effect pattern (pattern BE24 to pattern BE26) in which the number of wins of the teammate character is 2 is selected. The probability is 0.5%, and in the table THt_b2 selected in the case of special A or special B jackpot, it is associated with the battle effect pattern (pattern BE2 to pattern BE10) in which the number of victory of the ally character is 2 wins The probability that selected special figure variation patterns (pattern THp_b31 to pattern THp_b39) are selected is 21%. That is, in the above formula D, the probability Tr5 is 21% and the probability Tr6 is 0.5%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula D (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 41%.

  In the table THt_b1 selected in the case of losing, a special figure variation pattern (pattern THp_b26 to pattern THp_b28) associated with a battle effect pattern (pattern BE27 to pattern BE29) in which the number of victory of the teammate character is 1 win is selected. The probability is 1%, and in the table THt_b2 selected in the case of the special A or special B jackpot, it is associated with the battle effect pattern (pattern BE11 to pattern BE19) in which the number of victory of the teammate character is 1 win. The probability that the special figure variation pattern (pattern THp_b40 to pattern THp_b48) is selected is 18%. That is, in the above formula D, the probability Tr5 is 18% and the probability Tr6 is 1%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into Formula D (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 23%.

  In the table THt_b1 selected in the case of losing, the probability that the special figure variation pattern (pattern THp_b29) associated with the battle effect pattern (pattern BE30) in which the number of victory of the ally character is 0 is selected is 0.1. In the table THt_b2 that is selected when the special A or B is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern associated with the battle effect pattern (pattern BE20 to pattern BE22) in which the number of victory of the teammate character is 1 win The probability that (pattern THp_b49 to pattern THp_b51) is selected is 25%. That is, in the above formula D, the probability Tr5 is 25% and the probability Tr6 is 0.1%. The reliability of the jackpot calculated by substituting these into the formula D (theoretical probability of being a jackpot) is about 80%.

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  A gaming machine W1 according to one aspect includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing a start condition, a first operation unit that can be operated by the player, A second operation unit that is operable and provided separately from the first operation unit; and an effect control unit that executes a predetermined effect according to a determination result of the determination unit; Are the first effect that prompts the player to operate the first operation means, and the second effect that prompts the player to operate the second operation means. Effect determining means for determining execution of one of the effects, the effect determining means determines to execute the first effect with a first probability as the predetermined effect, and the first probability Perform the second performance with a different second probability Constant, and by the occurrence of a predetermined condition, and characterized in that different third probability and the second the second probability the probability of deciding to perform the effect of.

  According to the gaming machine W1 configured as described above, the gaming machine is provided separately from the first operating means that can be operated by the player, and the second operating means that can be operated by the player. It is equipped with. And it is possible to make it a different probability by the presence or absence of establishment of a predetermined condition regarding the probability that the 2nd production which promotes operation with respect to the 2nd operation means will be performed. For example, the probability that the second operation means is an operation means that contributes to an improvement in the interest of the game as compared to the first operation means, or the probability that the second effect is executed compared to the first effect. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability that the second effect is executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied is set to a high probability, so that the interest of the game is improved. In addition, although the case where the probability that the second effect is executed is set to a higher probability than when the predetermined condition is satisfied is described here when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The probability may be lower than before.

  In the gaming machine W1 configured as described above, the determination unit is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Further, the effect control means is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The first operation means is realized by, for example, an effect button 121 in the gaming machine 100. Further, the second operating means is realized by the effect lever 127 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  When the gaming machine W1 having the above configuration is realized by the above-described configuration in the gaming machine 100, establishment of the start condition corresponds to establishment of a condition for executing the special figure determination, that is, the special figure determination information is determined. This corresponds to the acquisition as the target TT. The determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player corresponds to the special figure determination. Further, the special game advantageous to the player corresponds to a jackpot game involving the opening operation of the big prize opening 111 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  The first effect is an effect that prompts the user to operate the effect button 121. As shown in FIGS. 45 and 46, the image that prompts the user to press the effect button 121 or the user presses the effect button 121 at the operating position. This is an effect including an effect of displaying an image and an image indicating a period during which the press of the effect button 121 is received on the image display unit 104. The second effect is an effect including an effect of displaying on the image display unit 104 an image that prompts the operation of the effect lever 127 and an image that indicates a period during which the operation of the effect lever 127 is accepted.

  In addition, the establishment of the predetermined condition, which is a condition in which the probability of determining to execute the second performance is a third probability that is different from the second probability to the second probability, is the establishment of a specific jackpot (for example, a jackpot of 16R or This is equivalent to winning a jackpot other than 16R or having a low execution frequency of the second effect. In this case, whether or not the execution frequency of the second effect is low is determined based on the number of times that the second effect is not continuously executed, the number of times that the first effect is executed, and the second effect. It is determined based on the ratio of execution of the second effect calculated from the number of times. For example, when the second effect is not continuously executed five times, or the number of times the second effect is executed is the number of times the first effect is executed and the number of times the second effect is executed. When the added number is 10% or less, it is determined that the execution frequency of the second effect is low. The first probability, which is the probability that the first effect will be executed before the predetermined condition is satisfied, is higher than the second probability, which is the probability that the second effect will be executed. If the first probability after the predetermined condition is satisfied is the probability that the second performance is executed and is lower than the third probability different from the second probability, the predetermined condition is satisfied. At this time, the second effect is easily executed.

  According to the gaming machine W1 having the above-described configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the gaming machine including a plurality of operation means.

  The gaming machine W2 according to one aspect includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game that is advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and an effect control unit that executes an effect according to the determination result of the determination unit The effect control means includes a first effect executing means for executing the first effect, and a second effect executing means for executing the second effect after the first effect is executed. Then, the first effect executing means executes any one effect among a plurality of effects having different effect modes based on the determination result, and the second effect executing means performs a plurality of effects having different effect modes. Among them, one effect according to the effect mode of the first effect executed by the first effect executing means is executed.

  According to the gaming machine W2 configured as described above, the gaming machine executes one effect from a plurality of effect modes as a first effect, and executes one effect from a plurality of effect modes as a second effect. However, when the first effect and the second effect are executed in this order, the second effect to be executed is an effect corresponding to the executed first effect. In other words, it can be said that the second effect is an effect associated with the first effect, and since the first effect and the second effect are associated with each other, a series of flows (a sense of unity) is created in the effect, The fun of gaming is improved.

  In the gaming machine W2 configured as described above, the determination unit is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Further, the effect control means is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  When the gaming machine W2 having the above configuration is realized by each of the above-described configurations in the gaming machine 100, establishment of the start condition corresponds to establishment of a condition for executing the special figure determination, that is, the special figure determination information is determined. This corresponds to the acquisition as the target TT. The determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player corresponds to the special figure determination. Further, the special game advantageous to the player corresponds to a jackpot game involving the opening operation of the big prize opening 111 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  The first effect is a teammate character battle effect, which corresponds to an effect in which three teammate characters and three enemy characters fight each other one-on-one. The second effect is an effect executed after the teammate character battle effect, and corresponds to the main character battle effect in which the enemy character who won the teammate character battle effect fights the hero. In this case, as a first effect, one ally character battle effect is executed from a plurality of ally character battle effects provided according to the number of enemy characters winning and the combination of winning enemy characters. As a second effect, a teammate character battle effect selected as the first effect is selected from a plurality of friendly character battle effects provided according to the number of enemy characters winning in the first effect and combinations of winning enemy characters. One hero battle effect according to the effect content (that is, which enemy character wins) is executed.

  According to the gaming machine W2 configured as described above, the first effect (that is, the teammate character battle effect) and the second effect (that is, the hero battle effect) are associated, that is, the first effect corresponding to the contents of the effect of the first effect. Since the production of 2 is executed, a series of flows (a sense of unity) is created in the production, and the entertainment of the game is improved.

  The gaming machine W3 according to one aspect includes determination information acquisition means for acquiring determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied, and whether the determination information is special determination information that the determination information performs a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied. Special game determination means for determining whether or not, special game execution means for executing the special game when the special game determination means determines the special determination information, and storage means for storing the acquired determination information And a pre-determining means for performing a pre-determination as to whether or not the special determination information is made before the special game determination is performed based on the acquired determination information, and a predetermined result based on a determination result of the special game determination means. Production control means for executing the production of the game, and an open state in which a game ball can be easily entered, and a variable prize device that can be controlled in a closed state in which a prize is difficult to win. Sphere The special game executing means controls the variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state, and detects by the pitch detection means when controlled to the open state. When the number of entered balls reaches a predetermined number, the effect control means controls the closed state, and when the variable winning device is controlled to be in the open state, the effect detection means exceeds the predetermined number by the entrance detection means. When a ball is detected, a specific effect execution means for executing either one of a first specific effect and a second specific effect different from the first specific effect informing that a predetermined number of balls have been entered. And the specific effect execution means permits the execution of the second specific effect when the pre-determination result is determined to be the special determination information, while the pre-determination result is the special determination result. When it is determined that it is not determination information It is characterized in that to restrict execution of the second specific effect.

  According to the gaming machine W3 configured as described above, the gaming machine executes the special game when the determination information acquired by the establishment of the acquisition condition is the special determination information, but before executing the special game, the determination information It is possible to make a prior determination to determine whether or not is special determination information. In addition, when the gaming machine detects the number of game balls that exceed a predetermined number with respect to the variable winning device when the variable pitching device is controlled to be in an open state, there is a pitch exceeding the predetermined number. An effect (notification effect) for notifying this is performed. The gaming machine can execute either one of the first specific effect or the second specific effect different from the first specific effect as the notification effect. Is determined to be special determination information, execution is permitted. If the determination information is not determined to be special determination information, execution is restricted.

  In the gaming machine W3 configured as described above, the determination information acquisition unit, the special game determination unit, the special game execution unit, and the advance determination unit are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. Further, the storage means is realized in the gaming machine 100 by, for example, the main control unit 401 (more specifically, the main RAM 413). In addition, the variable prize winning device is a prize winning port 111 (a prize winning solenoid 421 and a prize winning opening that are controlled by the main control unit 401 in an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter or in a closed state in which it is difficult to enter in the gaming machine 100, for example. Including the SW 416 (note that the ball entry detecting means in the gaming machine W3 may be realized by the big prize opening SW 416 in the gaming machine 100). Further, the effect control means is realized by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  When the gaming machine W3 having the above configuration is realized by the above-described configuration in the gaming machine 100, the establishment of the acquisition condition corresponds to a game ball entering (winning) the start port 105 or 106, The determination information acquired when the acquisition condition is satisfied corresponds to special figure determination information. The establishment of the start condition corresponds to the establishment of a condition for executing the special figure determination, that is, the acquisition of the special figure determination information as the determination target TT. The special game determination means determines whether or not the determination information is special determination information. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination that determines whether or not the special figure determination information includes information indicating a jackpot. The special game determined to be performed by the special figure determination corresponds to a jackpot game involving the opening operation of the big prize opening 111. The prior determination performed by the prior determination means corresponds to the prior determination process executed by the main control unit 401.

  In the gaming machine W3 configured as described above, the first specific effect is that the game balls exceeding the predetermined number (predetermined count number) with respect to the big winning opening 111 when the big winning opening 111 is controlled to be in the open state. It is an effect that is executed when there is a prize and the determination information that is the special determination information is not included in the determination information for which the right of special figure determination is suspended as a result of the prior determination process, Includes an effect of outputting a second winning sound associated with the number of winning counts DC (the number of game balls entering the big winning opening 111) exceeding a predetermined count (for example, 10). This corresponds to the second special effect. Further, the second specific effect is that there is a game ball winning exceeding a predetermined number (predetermined count number) with respect to the big winning opening 111 when the big winning opening 111 is controlled to be in an open state, and a pre-determination is made. As a result of the processing, it is an effect that is executed when the determination information that is the special determination information is included in the determination information for which the right of special figure determination is suspended. Specifically, the winning count value DC ( The determination information that is special determination information is included in the determination information that the number of game balls that enter the big prize opening 111) exceeds a predetermined count number (for example, 10) and the right of special figure determination is suspended. This corresponds to a third special effect including an effect of outputting a third winning sound associated with being present.

  According to the gaming machine W3 having the above-described configuration, if the big prize opening 111 is in an open state and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 111 exceeds a predetermined value, the jackpot is included by the preliminary determination process. Different effects are executed depending on whether or not the case is included. Then, the effect that is executed when the jackpot is included is executed, so that the player can execute the jackpot game again immediately after the currently running jackpot game (the presence of a so-called holding chain). It can be recognized and the interest of the game is improved.

  The gaming machine W4 according to one aspect executes a predetermined effect based on a determination unit that determines whether or not to perform a special game that is advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a determination result of the determination unit. There is an effect control means, an operation means that can be operated by the player, and a light emission control means for controlling the operation means to emit light in a plurality of different light emission modes. The light emission control means controls to the predetermined light emission mode based on the determination result of the determination means.

  According to the gaming machine W4 having the above-described configuration, the gaming machine performs a determination result as to whether or not to perform a special game when the start condition is satisfied. In addition, the gaming machine can control the operation means that can be operated by the player in a plurality of different light emission modes, and controls the light emission mode based on the determination result of whether or not to perform the special game. The degree of expectation that the special game will be played is suggested by the light emission mode.

  In the gaming machine W4 configured as described above, the determination means is realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example. The effect control means and the light emission control means are realized by, for example, the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100 (more specifically, the light emission control means is realized by the lamp control unit included in the effect control unit 403. You can think about it.) The operation means is realized by, for example, an effect button 121 in the gaming machine 100.

  When the gaming machine W4 having the above configuration is realized by the above-described configuration in the gaming machine 100, establishment of the start condition corresponds to establishment of a condition for executing the special figure determination, that is, the special figure determination information is determined. This is realized by being acquired as the target TT. The determination as to whether or not to play a special game advantageous to the player corresponds to the special figure determination. Further, the special game advantageous to the player corresponds to a jackpot game involving the opening operation of the big prize opening 111 in the gaming machine 100, for example.

  Further, controlling the operation unit to emit light in a plurality of different light emission modes corresponds to control for causing the effect button 121 to emit light in a plurality of different emission colors. More specifically, the light emission control of the operation means by the light emission control means is performed in the gaming machine 100, for example, by changing the light emission color of the effect button 121 sequentially (at a predetermined timing) to another light emission color with high reliability to the jackpot. Control to include. Then, the light emission color of the effect button 121 is changed to a light emission color with higher reliability for the jackpot, so that the degree of expectation for the jackpot, that is, the degree of expectation that a special game (bonus game) is executed is high. It is suggested.

  According to the gaming machine W4 configured as described above, the light emission mode of the effect button 121 is controlled based on the result of the special figure determination, and the degree of expectation for the jackpot, that is, the degree of expectation that the jackpot game will be executed is suggested. The fun of gaming is improved.

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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 108 Gate 111 Large winning opening 401 Main control part 402 Prize ball control part 403 Production control part (production control means)

Claims (1)

A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by establishing the start condition;
When it is determined to perform the special game, as the special game, a special game execution means capable of executing a first special game or a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game;
A first operating means operable by a player;
A second operating means that is operable by a player and provided separately from the first operating means;
Effect control means for executing a predetermined effect according to the determination result of the determination means,
The effect control means is a first effect that prompts the player to operate the first operation means as the predetermined effect, and a second effect that prompts the player to operate the second operation means. It is possible to execute any one of the productions,
While executing the first effect with a first probability as the predetermined effect, the second effect is executed with a second probability different from the first probability,
Depending on whether or not it is determined to play the special game, the second probability is different,
In the case where it is determined that the special game is to be performed, the second probability when the second special game is executed is higher than the second probability when the first special game is executed. The second probability when the first special game is executed is lower than the first probability when the first special game is executed. Machine.