JP6157576B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  There are many gaming machines that can control a game in an advantageous gaming state (for example, a high probability gaming state) advantageous to the player after the jackpot game (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2007-54406 A

  In the advantageous gaming state, it would be beneficial if it was possible to perform control that would be expected to be favorable for the player with respect to the flow of performance, the fluctuation time of the symbols, etc., and the interest of the game could be improved.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to improving the interest of a game in an advantageous gaming state.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player, and when the special game determination is performed, the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means. And a symbol display control means for stopping and displaying in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination, and a special game executing means for executing the special game when it is determined to perform the special game in the special game determination, After the special game is performed, the game includes a game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player, and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, wherein the effect execution means includes the advantage In the gaming state, it is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the special game is highly likely to be performed when the symbol variation display is performed, and the special game is performed in the advantageous gaming state. Without In the case where the specific effect is performed and the specific effect is not performed, or the execution of the specific effect is prohibited or the execution probability of the specific effect is higher than the first control. The second control can be executed to lower the control, and in the advantageous gaming state, the control to be executed when the number of fluctuations of the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number of times is controlled from the first control. Switching to the second control is characterized.

  Another gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed, and a symbol is displayed by the symbol display means when the special game determination is performed. A symbol display control means for displaying in a variable manner and stopping and displaying in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination, and a special game executing means for executing the special game when it is determined to perform the special game in the special game determination And after the special game is performed, the game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player, and the effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, the effect execution means, In the advantageous gaming state, as the specific effect suggesting that the special game is highly likely to be performed when the symbol change display is performed, the first specific effect or the first specific effect is more effective than the first specific effect. Over a long time The first specific effect is performed when it is determined that the second specific effect that is performed or subsequent to the first specific effect can be executed and that the special game is not performed in the advantageous game state. A case where the second specific effect is performed and a case where the first specific effect and the second specific effect are not performed, or the execution of the second specific effect is prohibited or the first control is performed. When the second control for lowering the execution probability of the second specific effect can be executed, and in the advantageous gaming state, the number of times the symbol fluctuates from the end of execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number The control to be executed is switched from the first control to the second control.

  Still another gaming machine according to the present invention includes a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player, and a symbol based on the result of the special game determination by the symbol display means. Fluctuation time determining means for deciding the fluctuation time to be variably displayed, and symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination after the fluctuation time has elapsed after starting the fluctuation display of the symbol. When it is determined in the special game determination that the special game is to be performed, the special game execution means for executing the special game and the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player after the special game is performed. A game state control means capable of controlling the game state, and the variation time determination means, when the number of fluctuations of the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number in the advantageous game state. Compared to the absence, characterized in that short time can be determined the changing time by easily condition is determined as the variation time.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the gaming machine which contributes to the interest improvement of the game in an advantageous game state.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the part in connection with control of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table per special figure in the main control part of a game machine. It is the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. It is a related figure of a plurality of production modes and game state concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is switching explanatory drawing of the production mode in the high probability electric support game state after a jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of the representative production performed in a variation production. It is a figure which shows the three types of aspect of a doublet. It is a whole block diagram of the special figure fluctuation pattern table which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a whole lineblock diagram of the change production pattern table concerning the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the special figure variation pattern table for 1st probability variation modes, and the variation production pattern table for 1st probability variation modes. It is the figure which summarized the contents of production by each variation production pattern. It is a figure which shows the flow of the loss effect with reach and the effect with reach. It is explanatory drawing of a re-lottery effect. It is a figure which shows the hit stop eye determination table referred in 1st probability change mode. It is a figure which shows the example of execution timing of a promotion effect while showing the relationship of two jackpot games. It is a figure which shows the example of a 1st and 2nd promotion effect. It is a figure which shows the structure of a jackpot game. In a 1st or 2nd reach | attainment effect, it is a figure which shows the flow until a 1st-3rd decoration symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the 1st slot | zone form. It is a figure which shows the flow of the loss effect with 1st or 2nd reach. It is a figure which shows the flow of the loss production with a tempering. It is a block diagram of the 2nd probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table and the 2nd probability variation mode variation effect pattern table. It is explanatory drawing of the basic lose effect and bitterness stop effect performed in 2nd probability change mode. It is a figure which shows the hit stop eye determination table referred in 2nd probability change mode. It is a figure for comparing the flow of the change production in the time of big hit between 1st and 2nd probability change mode. It is a deformation | transformation block diagram of the 2nd probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table and the 2nd probability variation mode variation effect pattern table. It is another deformation | transformation block diagram of the 2nd probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table and the 2nd probability variation mode variation effect pattern table. It is a schematic diagram which shows the internal structure of the big prize opening which concerns on 7th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on 7th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the switching method of the production mode which concerns on 8th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the mode of an image display part when reception of operation by a player is performed. It is a figure which shows the mode of an image display part when reception of operation by the manager of a gaming machine is performed. It is explanatory drawing of the mode switching effect which concerns on 12th Example of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 13th Example of this invention and shows the example of a display content of the image display part in 1st probability variation mode and 2nd probability variation mode. It is explanatory drawing of the display position of a pending | holding image and the said right image concerning 14th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows a mode that a pending | holding image and the said right image are displayed. It is a figure which shows the kind of display mode of a hold image or the said right image. It is explanatory drawing of the button effect which concerns on 15th Example of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or signs are indicated by writing symbols or signs referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Omitted or abbreviated.

  An embodiment suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail. In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to a gaming machine (so-called digipachi) belonging to the former first type.

<< Basic configuration of gaming machine >>
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment. A basic configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 100 includes the game board 101 and the constituent members shown in FIG. Note that the top, bottom, left, and right refer to the top, bottom, left, and right viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the game board 101 unless otherwise specified. Both the vertical direction and the horizontal direction 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. Unless stated otherwise, the front refers to the player closest to the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the gaming board 101, and the rear refers to the player facing the gaming machine 100 and the gaming board 101 unless otherwise stated. Point farther away.

  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 openable and closable, and an inner frame 11. And a door frame 12 that can be freely opened and closed. The door frame 12 is formed with a window portion 12a in which a transparent glass plate is fitted so that a substantially entire game area 103 to be described later can be visually recognized from the front (player side). The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11. 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).

  The game ball launched upward by the driving of the launch unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls (flows down) in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. It is supposed to be. 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 capable of displaying various effect images including decorative symbols is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101.

  The start ports 105 and 106 are installed below the image display unit 104 and form a start region through which game balls can pass (winning is possible). The right to receive a special figure determination (determination as to whether or not to play a jackpot game) is acquired when a predetermined first start condition or second start condition is satisfied. The first and second start conditions are satisfied when the game balls win the start openings 105 and 106, respectively. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 detects a winning game ball at the start port 105 or 106, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of gaming balls. A game ball that is paid out due to a winning of a game ball to the start opening 105, 106, the big winning opening 111 or the normal winning opening 112 is also referred to as a winning ball. It should be noted that winning may be read as winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 is in a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second start port 106, and an open state (open state) that makes it easier to win the game ball in the second start port 106 than in the closed state. ) In either state. In effect, when the electric tulip 107 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the second starting port 106, and only when the electric tulip 107 is in the open state, the second starting of the game ball is started. Winning to the mouth 106 becomes possible. The opening of the electric tulip 107 is also referred to as the opening of the electric tulip 107. The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the result of the usual game determination performed by the game ball passing through the gate 108 arranged on the right side of the image display unit 104.

  A big prize opening 111 is provided on the right side of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The grand prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107, and a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening 111, and a larger game ball than the closed state. One of the open states (open state) that makes it easy to win the winning opening 111 is taken. 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 winning a jackpot, a predetermined number of round games (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) are opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, winning 10 game balls). Repeat 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, five) of winning balls when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 112. 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 portion of the game board 101. In addition, the installation position of each component on the game board 101 can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the door frame 12, a speaker 115 (including speakers 115 a, 115 b, and 115 c), an effect light unit 116, and a movable frame accessory 117 that are used for an arbitrary effect are incorporated in the outer peripheral portion thereof. A movable accessory used for production is also provided on the game board 101. In this embodiment, a movable board accessory 130 is provided on the game board 101. In the door frame 12, an operation handle 119 is disposed at the lower right position. 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. Below the game area 103 in the door frame 12, in addition to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122, an upper plate (ball striking plate) 123, an upper plate lever 124, a lower plate (surplus) used for storing and delivering game balls A ball tray 125) and a lower plate lever 126 are provided. The effect button 121 and the cross key 122 constitute an operation input unit (may be referred to as an operation reception unit or an operation unit) that receives an operation input from the player.

  The result of special figure determination is indicated by a special symbol, and the result of general figure determination is indicated by a normal symbol. There are first and second special symbols as special symbols. The right of special figure determination based on the establishment of the first start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U1. The right of special figure determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U2. The right to make a determination as to whether the game ball has passed through the gate 108 is reserved up to a predetermined number (here, 4), and the number of the reserved rights is referred to as the number of reserved information U3.

  The information display unit 114 includes a special symbol display unit that displays the first and second special symbols, a normal symbol display unit that displays normal symbols, a hold display unit that displays the number of hold information U1 to U3, a round number display unit, and a right Each of the display units can be formed with an LED (Light Emitting Diode) display.

<< Basic operation of gaming machine >>
Next, the basic operation of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The gaming machine 100 acquires special figure determination information when the first or second start condition is satisfied, and performs special figure determination based on the special figure determination information. Acquisition of special figure determination information corresponds to acquisition of special figure determination right. The special figure determination includes determination of whether or not the jackpot has been won (whether or not the jackpot has been won or lost). In addition, the winning of the jackpot may be expressed as the occurrence of the jackpot (the same applies to the jackpot described later). In addition, the fact that a certain special figure determination information is won in a jackpot may be expressed as the special figure determination information is a big hit (the same applies to a small hit described later). When the special figure determination is performed based on the special figure determination information acquired by the establishment of the first and second start conditions, the gaming machine 100 displays the first and second special symbols variably for a predetermined time, respectively. The first and second special symbols are stopped and displayed in a manner showing the result of the special figure determination.

  When the gaming machine 100 displays the special symbol (first or second special symbol) in a variable manner, the gaming machine 100 displays the decorative symbol in a variable manner on the image display unit 104, and stops the decorative symbol in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol. Display. The decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit 104 include first to third decorative symbols, and each decorative symbol is associated with a numerical value or a symbol. For example, if a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing a big hit when a big hit occurs, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a manner showing a big hit (for example, a so-called doublet such as “7, 7, 7”). To stop display. At this time, the combination of the first to third decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed may differ depending on the type of jackpot that has occurred. When the result of the special figure determination is a loss (that is, when the jackpot is not won), the first to third decorative symbols are stopped at, for example, a so-called scatter pattern indicating a loss. The loose eye refers to a state in which two or three of the first to third decorative symbols are non-common symbols.

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters a jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game is executed 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 jackpot that has been won. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 111 while the big prize opening 111 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends. Games that involve the opening of the big prize opening 111 (including a big hit game and may include a small prize game described later) are given a chance to obtain a prize ball by winning a game ball at the big prize opening 111. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than a game that does not involve opening the mouth 111 (for example, a game in a normal gaming state). The advantage here means that the player can easily obtain more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is large) as the special winning opening 111 is opened.

  Special figure determination is not performed during the jackpot game. In the jackpot game state, the game is played by right-handed. “Right hit” means that a game ball is launched into a game area on the right side of the center line that divides the game area 103 left and right in the game area 103. On the other hand, left-handed strike means that a game ball is launched into the game area on the left side of the center line in the game area 103. In the left-handed game board 101 is formed so that a game ball can be won at the first start opening 105 but a game ball cannot be won at the second start opening 106 and the big winning opening 111. Has been. The game board 101 is formed so that a game ball can be won at the second starting port 106 and the big winning port 111, but a game ball cannot be won at the first starting port 105 by right-handed. Has been. The gate 108 is a right region in the game region 103 and is disposed above the special winning opening 111. Therefore, in the left strike, the game ball cannot pass through the gate 108, and only the right hit game ball can pass through the gate 108.

  After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 returns to a state in which special figure determination is performed. At this time, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 can be changed.

<< Game state of gaming machine >>
The gaming machine 100 has a low probability non-power support game state (normal game state), a low probability power support game state, and a high probability non-power except for game states (including a jackpot game state) that are associated with the opening of the big prize opening 111. Any of the support game state and the high probability electric support game state may be taken. The gaming state in the initial state of the gaming machine 100 is a low probability non-electric support game state. By using the RAM clear switch provided on the back of the gaming board 101 to initialize the gaming information of the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 enters an initial state.

  The low probability non-electric support game state and the low probability electric support game state belong to the low probability game state. The high probability non-electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the high probability game state. The probability that it is determined that the jackpot is won in the special figure determination is higher in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state. Therefore, the high probability gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability gaming state with respect to the likelihood of winning the jackpot (ease of playing the jackpot game).

  The low probability electric support game state and the high probability electric support game state belong to the electric support game state. In the electric support game state, the gaming machine 100 provides a game support function (hereinafter referred to as “electric support”) that involves opening and closing the electric tulip 107 (that is, the electric support is activated). When the electric support is given, compared with the time when it is not so, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the winning probability per common figure in the common figure determination (and therefore, the opening frequency of the electric tulip 107 is increased), and The opening time of the electric tulip 107 is increased, and as a result, in the electric support game state, it becomes easier for the game ball to win the second start port 106 than in the non-electric support game state where no electric support is given. In the electric support game state, a game is performed by the above-mentioned right strike, and the trigger for the special figure determination is mainly a winning to the second start opening 106.

  The 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 trigger for the special figure determination 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. 2, the internal structure of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a part related to control in the gaming machine 100. As shown in FIG. 2, 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. 2 is provided in the gaming machine 100.

[1. Main control unit]
The main control unit 401 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 411, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 412, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 413. The main ROM 412 stores a table group including tables TAt, TZt, THt, and DKt, and the main RAM 413 includes a storage area group including storage areas 413a and 413b.

  The main controller 401 is connected to various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”) for detecting a game ball. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit 401 has a first start for detecting a game ball won in the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112. The mouth SW 414a, the second start opening SW 414b, the big prize opening SW 416, the normal prize opening SW 417, and the gate SW 415 for detecting the game ball passing through the gate 108 are connected, and the detection signal indicating the detection result of each SW is the main. It is sent to the control unit 401.

  The main control unit 401 is connected to various solenoids that drive the electric combination on the game board 101. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, 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 uses the electric tulip solenoid 420 to open and close the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the common figure determination, and uses the big prize opening solenoid 421 based on the result of the special figure determination to Open and close operation is realized. An information display unit 114 is connected to the main control unit 401. The main control unit 401 performs display control of the information display unit 114 based on the result of the special figure determination, the result of the common figure determination, and the number of held information U1, U2, and U3.

[1-1. Main processing]
FIG. 3 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, an initial setting process of various devices in the main control unit 401 and a backup information generation process are performed, and the processing results are stored in the main RAM 413.

[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) set in the main process (see FIG. 3). 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 main control unit 401 includes a special figure random number counter C1 for counting special figure random numbers, a special figure random number counter C2 for counting special figure random numbers, and a special figure fluctuation pattern random number counter C3 for counting special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers. In addition, a random number counter C4 for counting a random number per common figure and a general symbol random number counter C5 for counting a random number of common symbols are provided. In the random number update process, the count value of each random number counter is “1”. Is added to update the count value of each random number counter. In each of the random number counters C1 to C5, when the count value of the counter exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the count value of the counter is returned to “0”, and thereafter the same count up is performed. 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. 3). 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.

  In the start port switch process, the main CPU 411 uses the start ports SW 414a and SW 414b to make a counter at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the start port 105 or 106 is detected (ie, the timing at which the first or second start condition is satisfied). Obtains the count values of C1 to C3 and stores the special figure determination information including the acquired count values of the counters C1 to C3 as a random number per special figure, a special figure random number, and a special figure variation pattern random number. It memorize | stores in the area | region 413a. The storage area 413a can store the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition and the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the second start condition, with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. Therefore, the storage area 413a can store up to eight pieces of special figure determination information. The numbers of special figure determination information triggered by the establishment of the first and second start conditions in the storage area 413a correspond to the above-described holding information numbers U1 and U2, respectively. In addition, a priority order for receiving special figure determination is set for each special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413a. Basically, a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired earlier in time. However, it is assumed that a higher priority is set for the special figure determination information acquired when the second start condition is satisfied as compared to the special figure determination information acquired when the first start condition is satisfied. The prior determination process executed in the start port switch process will be described later.

  In the gate switch process, the main CPU 411 obtains the count values of the counters C4 and C5 at the timing when the passing of the game ball to the gate 108 is detected, and uses the obtained count values of the counters C4 and C5 as a random number and a common number per figure. The common figure determination information included as a symbol random number is stored in the general figure determination information storage area 413b. The storage area 413b can store general-purpose determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number is four. The number of general-purpose determination information in the storage area 413b corresponds to the hold information number U3. A priority order for receiving the common figure determination is set for each piece of common figure determination information stored in the storage area 413b. A higher priority is set for the information for determining ordinary drawings acquired earlier in time.

  In the big prize opening switch process, 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, 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]
In the special symbol process, the main CPU 411 acquires, as the determination target TT, the special figure determination information set with the highest priority among the special figure determination information stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a. The special figure determination is executed for the determination target TT. At this time, the special figure determination information that is the determination target TT is deleted from the storage area 413a. The special figure determination includes a special figure determination, a special symbol determination, and a special fluctuation pattern determination. Then, in the special symbol processing, after the special symbol variation display is performed for the variation time indicated by the special symbol variation pattern selected by the special symbol variation pattern determination, the determination result per special symbol and the determination result of the special symbol determination are shown. To stop the special symbol. The result of the special figure determination can be stored in the main RAM 413. In the special symbol processing, when the special symbol determination information is not stored in the storage area 413a, the special symbol processing is finished without performing the special symbol determination. Also, the special symbol determination is not performed when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game involving the opening of the special winning opening 111 is performed.

  When the main CPU 411 starts the variation display of the special symbol, the main CPU 411 instructs the production control unit 403 to start the execution of the variation effect by setting the variation start command including the result of the special symbol determination in the main RAM 413. When the change is stopped, a change stop command is set in the main RAM 413 to instruct the effect control unit 403 to end the execution of the change effect. These commands set in the RAM 413 are output to the effect control unit 403 in an output process (see FIG. 3) described later.

  Referring to FIG. 4, determination per special figure is performed using a special figure determination table TAt including a low probability special figure determination table TAt1 and a high probability special figure determination table TAt2. Each of the tables TAt1 and TAt2 has a predetermined determination value associated with the jackpot. When the high probability game flag is set to OFF at the time of determination per special figure, the main CPU 411 makes a determination per special figure using the table TAt1, and when the high probability game flag is set to ON. Determination 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, it is determined per special figure so that the winning probability of winning the jackpot (that is, the probability determined to play the jackpot game) is 1/300 and 1/30 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. Assume that a table TAt is formed.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may be formed so that a small hit can occur, and in this case, the main CPU 411 also determines a small hit in the special figure determination. The small hit is not a big hit, but is a specific lose represented by a special symbol in a mode 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. For example, it is possible to reduce the winning probability per unit to 1/399 without depending on ON / OFF of the high probability game flag.

  In the special symbol determination, the main CPU 411 compares the special symbol determination table TZt with the special symbol random number of the determination target TT, and determines in which symbol the special symbol is stopped based on the comparison result. . There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when the jackpot is won, the jackpot type is determined based on the comparison result.

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination, the special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt and the random number per special figure, the special symbol random number, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT. 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).

[Pre-judgment process in start-up switch process]
Further, the main CPU 411 executes a pre-determination process during the start port switch process (see FIG. 3). In the pre-determination process, the main CPU 411 sets, as a pre-determination target, the special-determination determination information that is stored in the special-determination determination information storage area 413a and is put on hold, and the pre-determination target is determined per special figure The special symbol design determination and the special symbol variation pattern determination are sequentially executed. The methods of the per-special determination, the special symbol design determination, and the special-figure variation pattern determination for the prior determination target (these determinations are collectively referred to as prior determination) are the same as those for the determination target TT. The result of the prior determination is stored in the main RAM 413. The result of the prior determination is included in a hold increase command (also referred to as a prior determination command), the hold increase command is set in the main RAM 413, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 403 in an output process described later. The holding increase command includes information indicating which of the holding information numbers U1 and U2 has increased in addition to the result of the prior determination. 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 413a. Therefore, the prior determination for any special figure determination information is executed before the special figure determination is executed for the special figure determination information.

[1-2-4. Normal symbol processing]
The normal symbol processing (see FIG. 3) will be described. In the normal symbol processing, the main CPU 411 obtains the information for determining the common figure set with the highest priority in the general-purpose information storage area 413b as the general-purpose determination target FF, and determines the general-purpose determination in the main ROM 412. Based on the table and the FF for which the normal pattern is determined, a general pattern determination consisting of a general pattern determination, a general symbol determination, and a general pattern variation pattern determination is executed. Display stop display. The information for determining the normal map that has become the target FF for normal map determination is deleted from the storage area 413b. In the normal symbol process, when the general pattern determination information is not stored in the storage area 413b, the normal symbol process is terminated without performing the general symbol determination. Further, the normal symbol determination is not performed when the normal symbol variation display is performed and when the game (auxiliary game) for opening the electric tulip 107 is performed. In the determination per common figure, it is determined whether or not the winning per common figure is won. When winning per common figure, the type per common figure is determined by the universal symbol determination. There are two types of per map: per long open and short open. The time for the electric tulip 107 to be in the open state is longer per long opening than per short opening. The main CPU 411 displays the variation of the normal symbol for the variation time based on the result of the normal pattern variation pattern determination, and then stops and displays the normal symbol in a manner showing the result of the normal symbol hit determination and the general symbol determination.

[1-2-5. Electric accessory control processing]
In the electric accessory control process (see FIG. 3), the big prize opening process and the electric chew process are sequentially executed. In the special winning a prize opening process, when the result of the special figure determination indicates that a big win is won, the special winning opening 111 is opened and closed using a big winning opening opening pattern corresponding to the type of the big win. 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. When the gaming machine 100 is configured so that a small winning can occur, the big winning opening opening pattern for the small winning is also stored in the big winning opening pattern table DKt, and the result of the special figure determination shows the winning of the small winning When the player wins, the special winning opening 111 is opened and closed using the small winning special winning opening opening pattern. The main CPU 411 realizes the big prize opening process with reference to the table DKt.

  The jackpot game with the opening of the big winning opening 111 is started after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner showing the jackpot. In the jackpot game, until the opening time of the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined maximum opening time (predetermined time; for example, 30 seconds) or until the number of winning game balls to the big winning opening 111 reaches a predetermined value (for example, ten). A round game that opens the grand prize winning hole 111 is executed Rmax times with a predetermined interval period (in other words, an interval time). Therefore, it can be considered that the jackpot game includes round games for Rmax. Rmax represents the number of rounds according to the type of jackpot. When a predetermined ending period (in other words, ending time; for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the last round game ends, the game state returns to a state in which special figure determination can be performed.

  In addition, the game state setting process (see FIG. 3) is executed in the big prize opening process during the jackpot game or after the jackpot game. In the game state setting process, the main CPU 411 sets the state of various game flags stored in the main RAM 413 including the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag. 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 that is executed in response to the occurrence of the jackpot, the high-probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned on according to the game state at the time of the jackpot occurrence or the type of jackpot that has occurred / OFF is set, and a high probability game remaining number X indicating the remaining number of fluctuations of the special symbol in which the high probability gaming state is maintained and an electric number indicating the remaining number of fluctuations in the special symbol in which the electric support game state is maintained. The number of remaining support games J is set in the main RAM 413.

  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.

  In addition, even when winning a small win, a game with the opening of the big winning opening 111 (this is called a small hit game) is executed, but the main control unit 401 is triggered by the winning of the small winning Do not change the gaming state (probability of winning the jackpot and whether or not to give power support). In other words, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 (the jackpot winning probability and the presence / absence of electric support) does not change between before and after the small win. In the small hit game, for example, the opening of the special winning opening 111 with a short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) is repeated a plurality of times.

  In the electric Chu process, the main CPU 411 opens and closes the electric tulip 107 based on the result of the common map determination. In the case of winning per usual figure, the electric tulip 107 is opened for a predetermined time.

[1-2-6. Prize ball processing]
In the winning ball process, the main CPU 411 pays out a predetermined number of winning balls for winning at the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 111, and the normal winning port 112. Is set in the main RAM 413 as a prize ball command.

[1-2-7. Output processing]
In the output process, the main CPU 411 stores information (including the above-described commands) stored in the main RAM 413, etc., in each control unit (prize ball control unit 402 and effect control unit 403) connected to the main control unit 401. Output). 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 may 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 CPU 411 returns to the main process (see FIG. 3).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a board external information terminal board 491 is connected to the main control section 401, and the main control section 401 sends information indicating the contents stored in the main RAM 413 to the outside (through the board 491 ( For example, it can be output to a hall computer of a game facility.

[2. Prize ball control unit]
The prize ball control unit 402 (see FIG. 2) includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. Based on a payout instruction (prize ball command) from the main control unit 401, the prize ball is paid out using the payout unit 429. Do. Various SWs for detecting a game ball are connected to the prize ball control unit 402. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the prize ball control unit 402 includes a fixed position detection SW 424 for detecting a game ball at a predetermined position, a payout ball detection SW425 for detecting a paid game ball, A ball presence detection SW 426 for detecting whether or not there is a game ball and a full tank detection SW 427 for detecting that the upper plate 123 and the lower plate 125 are filled with game balls are connected. A detection signal indicating the result is sent to the prize ball control unit 402. The winning ball control unit 402 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on a payout instruction output from the main control unit 401 or a detection signal input from the SWs 424 to 427. Further, the prize ball control unit 402 may output detection signals from the SWs 424 to 427 to the main control unit 401.

  Further, a launching unit 428 is connected to the prize ball control unit 402. The award ball control unit 402 detects the operation of launching a game ball with respect to the launch unit 428 (operation by the player) and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 428 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 402 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 428, the game ball 103 is intermittently fired by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, and the game area 103 of the game board 101 is played. Launch a game ball. The prize ball 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 sub CPU 431, a sub ROM 432, and a sub RAM 433 (see FIG. 2). 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 frame movable accessory 117 and the panel movable accessory 130 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.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes an arbitrary effect including a change effect using an effect realizing element (effect means). That is, the production control unit 403 controls the production realization element to cause the production realization element to perform a desired production (the main body of the production in this expression is the production realization element, but in the description of this embodiment, The effect control unit 403 is regarded as the main subject of the effect). The effect realization element includes all or part of the image display unit 104, the speaker 115, the effect light unit 116, the movable frame accessory 117, the effect button 121, the panel lamp 135, and the movable panel accessory 130. The variation effect refers to an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation during the special symbol variation display, and includes an effect suggesting the determination result of the special symbol determination. It should be noted that suggestions, notifications, notifications, notifications, etc. due to effects may be considered to be for players unless otherwise specified. Unless otherwise specified, the display of arbitrary images and designs (decorative designs, etc.) under the control of the effect control unit 403 refers to those displays on the image display unit 104, and sound and audio output from the speaker 115. Sound and sound output.

  FIG. 5 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, initial setting of various devices in the effect control unit 403 is performed and the setting result is stored in the sub RAM 433. The sub CPU 431 interrupts and executes the effect timer interrupt process for the effect main process at the cycle set in the effect main process. In the effect timer interrupt process, the sub CPU 431 sequentially executes an effect random number update process, a command reception process, and an operation reception process.

  The effect control unit 403 is provided with an effect random number counter that counts effect random numbers. In the effect random number update process, an effect random number is added by adding “1” to the count value of the effect random number counter. Update the count value of the counter. In the effect random number counter, when the count value exceeds a predetermined upper limit value, the count value is returned to “0”, and thereafter the same count up is performed. The count value of the effect random number counter can be referred to as the value of the effect random number used in various effects.

  In the command reception process, the sub CPU 431 executes a special drawing effect process, a general drawing effect process, and a hit effect process.

  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 content determination process. In the variation effect content determination process, the sub CPU 431 determines the content of the variation effect based on the effect random number, the command received from the main control unit 401, or the like. Specifically, for example, a variation effect pattern table (special drawing variation effect pattern table) including a plurality of variation effect patterns (special drawing variation effect pattern) each defining the contents of the variation effect is stored in the sub ROM 432 in advance. In the variation effect content determination process, the content of the variation effect is determined by selecting and determining one variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table based on the variation start command or the like.

  Further, when receiving a hold increase command from the main control unit 401, the sub CPU 431 stores information based on the hold increase command in the sub RAM 433 and performs a hold increase process in the command reception process. In the hold increase process, a hold image corresponding to the prior determination target is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104. The reserved image corresponding to the advance determination target is later deleted from the image display unit 104 or shifted to a specific display position when the change start command is received when the advance determination target 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.

  The ordinary drawing effect process (see FIG. 5) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to a normal symbol is received from the main control unit 401. A command related to the normal symbol is transmitted from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit 403 at the start and end of the variation of the normal symbol. In the ordinary drawing effect process, the ordinary drawing effect is executed when the normal symbol changes.

  The winning effect process (see FIG. 5) is executed by the sub CPU 431 when a command related to the winning effect is received from the main control unit 401. That is, for example, when a special symbol and a decorative symbol are stopped and displayed in a manner in which the determination target TT has won a jackpot or a jackpot and indicates a jackpot or a jackpot, a command related to a win effect is sent from the main control unit 401 to the effect control unit. The sub CPU 431 executes a win effect to be performed during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the reception result of the command.

  In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 5), the sub CPU 431 operates based on a signal from the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 to determine whether the player has operated the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 (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.

<< type of jackpot >>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots assumed in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, there are special A, special B, special A, special C, special D, and special B as jackpot types. The number of rounds for special A, continuous A, special C and continuous B is 7, and the number of rounds for special B and special D is 16. The larger the number of rounds, the more the number of award balls that can be obtained by winning in the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game, which is more advantageous to the player. In the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes Special A, Special B, and A They are 75%, 5%, and 20%, respectively. In the judgment per special figure for the second special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes special C, special D, and B is They are 30%, 50% and 20%, respectively. The special symbol design determination table TZt is formed so that the type of jackpot for the first and second special symbols is determined at the above-described ratio.

  After the jackpot game of any of Special A to Special D is completed, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and then the next jackpot (that is, from the jackpot that occurred immediately before). If the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (that is, the number of times the special symbol has been fluctuated and stopped through the variable display) is equal to or greater than the number of times of high probability and the number of times of electric support is granted, 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, while the special symbol fluctuates by i _k times, the gaming state becomes a high probability gaming state, and after the special symbol fluctuates by i _k times, the low probability gaming state when it is a high probability granted number corresponding to the jackpot is i _k times (i _k is an integer). Since a big hit is more likely to occur in the high probability gaming state than in the low probability gaming state, the higher the number of high probability grants, the more advantageous for the player.
The number of times when the electric support is given refers to the number of times the special symbol is maintained to maintain the electric support game state. That relates to certain jackpot, after completion of the jackpot gaming, non conductive support game after while, the and special symbol is gaming state and conductive support gaming state fluctuates by i _d times the special symbol is varied by i _d times when it is a state, support grant number electrostatic corresponding to the jackpot is i _d times (i _d is an integer). Since the starting condition is more easily established in the electric support game state than in the non-electric support game state, the more the number of electric support grants, the more advantageous for the player.

  The number of high-probability grants and power support grants for the jackpots of Special A to Special D are both 10,000 (see FIG. 6). Therefore, after the special jackpot game of any one of special A to special D is finished, when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches 10,000 without any other big hits (in other words, when the special figure judgment is performed 10,000 times). ), The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is shifted from the high probability electric support game state to the low probability non-electric support game state. However, since the jackpot winning probability in the high-probability gaming state is “1/30”, after the jackpot game of any one of Special A to Special D is completed, the probability of winning the next jackpot is substantially high. It can be said that the sapo game state is maintained.

  After the end of the big hit game of A or B, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state until the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of the electric support grant, and the special symbol After that, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low-probability non-electrical support state (that is, the normal gaming state). However, if the next jackpot is won after the end of the A or B jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the next jackpot game is set according to the type of the jackpot won next time. For example, if the special A jackpot is won at the first variation of the special symbol after the end of the bonus game of A or B, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is highly probable after the end of the bonus game of the special A. It is set to the electric support game state. The number of times electric support is given to the jackpots of A and B is 20 times. In addition, after the big hit game of tsu A or tsu B, since it is not a high probability gaming state but a low probability electric support game state, the high probability grant count for the jackpot of tsu A and tsu B is 0 times. .

In the game state setting process associated with special A, special B, special C or special D jackpot, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are set. In both cases, “10000” is set.
In the game state setting process associated with the big hit of A or B, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON and the high probability game remaining number X is set to “0”. As a result, “20” is set in the remaining electric support game number J.
That is, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J set in the game state setting process executed with a certain jackpot are respectively the high probability grant count and the electric support grant corresponding to the jackpot. This is consistent with the number of times (see FIG. 6).

  As can be seen from FIG. 6, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous to the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (that is, more Easy to get many prize balls). 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.

<< About production mode >>
With reference to FIG. 7, the effect control unit 403 selects and sets one effect mode from a plurality of predetermined effect modes, 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 normal mode, a first probability change mode, a second probability change mode, and a revenge mode as first to fourth effect modes. The plurality of effect modes may include effect modes other than the first to fourth effect modes, but here, the normal mode, the first probability variation mode, and the second probability variation as the first to fourth effect modes. Focus only on mode and revenge mode. The effect control unit 403 can execute different effects between the first to fourth effect modes. The target effect mode is a normal mode in the low probability electric support game state, a first or second probability variation mode in the high probability electric support game state, and a revenge mode in the low probability electric support game state.

  Referring to FIG. 8, a variable HK is introduced on the assumption that a special hit game 1110 of special A, special B, special C or special D is performed based on the result of special figure determination for certain special figure determination information. To do. HK represents the number of changes in the special symbol calculated from the end of the jackpot game that occurred most recently. Here, it is assumed that the jackpot game most recently generated is the jackpot game 1110. Then, after the end of the jackpot game 1110, after the i-th special symbol variation display is started, until the (i + 1) -th special symbol variation display is started, “HK = i”. (I is an integer). Or you may think as follows. From the end of the jackpot game 1110, after the i-th special figure determination is performed, until the (i + 1) -th special figure determination is performed, “HK = i” (i is an integer). . If a new jackpot is generated after the jackpot game 1110 is generated, HK is initialized to zero, and then HK indicates the number of special symbol fluctuations calculated from the end of the jackpot game due to the other jackpot. It comes to express.

  In the following, unless otherwise specified, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is controlled to the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game 1110, and no other jackpot game is played after the jackpot game 1110. Is assumed.

When the variation number HK is equal to or less than the predetermined reference number HK _REF after the end of the jackpot game 1110, the effect control unit 403 sets the first probability variation mode as the target effect mode and includes the variation effect in the first probability variation mode. When various effects are performed and the number of fluctuations HK exceeds a predetermined reference number HK _REF , the second probability variation mode is set as the target effect mode, and various effects including the variation effects are performed in the second probability variation mode. That is, the target effect mode is switched from the first probability variation mode to the second probability variation mode when the variation number HK reaches the reference number HK _REF . The reference number HK _REF is, for example, 100 times, and the high probability electric support game state is maintained even when the variation number HK exceeds the reference number HK _REF .

<< Overview of variation production >>
9A to 9D show an outline of typical effects executed in the variable effects. The meanings of the symbols “b11 to b14” and “b23 and b24” shown at the right ends of FIGS. 9A to 9D will be understood from the following description.

  The effect control unit 403 starts the variable display of the first to nth decorative symbols in synchronization with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and then determines the determination target TT in synchronization with the stop of the variation display of the special symbol. The variation display of the first to nth decorative symbols is stopped in a manner corresponding to the result of the special figure determination. Here, n is usually an arbitrary integer of 2 or more, but may be “n = 1”. In the following, it is assumed that n = 3 unless otherwise specified. The first to third decorative symbols are composed of a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol. In FIG. 9A and the like, SZL represents the left symbol, SZC represents the middle symbol, and SZR represents the right symbol. In the image display unit 104, a left symbol display area in which a left symbol is displayed, a right symbol display area in which a right symbol is displayed, and a middle symbol display area in which a middle symbol is displayed are set. Of the left, right, and middle symbol display areas, the left symbol display area is located on the left and the right symbol display area is located on the right as viewed from the player facing the image display unit 104.

  When the determination target TT is losing, the effect control unit 403 performs basic losing effects and tempering loss with a variation effect for the determination target TT based on a change start command including a result of special figure determination for the determination target TT. In the variation production for the determination target TT based on the variation start command including the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT when the determination target TT is a big hit Reaching with reach can be performed.

  In the variation effect by the basic lose effect (see FIG. 9A), after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the change start command, the tempering effect or reach effect described later is performed. Without being performed, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern.

  A non-zolo eye refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are not aligned with a common symbol on a predetermined effective line. In principle, the stop display of the first to third decorative symbols by the non-flat eyes corresponds to a notice of losing. On the other hand, a doublet refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are aligned with a common symbol on a predetermined effective line (that is, a combination of the first to third decorative symbols indicating a jackpot). The stop display of the first to third decorative symbols by the double eyes corresponds to any jackpot or specific jackpot notice.

  Strictly, the decorative symbol is not temporarily stopped, but the decorative symbol is displayed on the image display unit 104 in such a manner that the player can recognize that the decorative symbol has stopped. This is a variation display mode of a decorative pattern that is slightly varied. Specifically, for example, when the i-th decorative symbol is temporarily stopped at the symbol with the numeral “5”, the player recognizes that the i-th decorative symbol is the symbol with the numeral “5”. This means that the symbol with the numeral “5” is continuously displayed for a predetermined time or more while vibrating in the predetermined display area in the image display unit 104 as the i-th decorative symbol (i is an integer). In order to avoid confusion with the temporary stop, the decorative symbol stop display in response to the reception of the change stop command (a complete stop display without a slight change) may be referred to as a main stop. In the variation effect, it may be considered that the stop of the decorative symbol before the actual stop is performed indicates a temporary stop. Stopping the i-th decorative symbol in a predetermined manner means stopping the i-th decorative symbol at a predetermined symbol (a blue symbol, a green symbol, a red symbol, which will be described later) corresponding to the aspect.

  In the variation effect by the tempering losing effect (see FIG. 9B), the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is started after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to receiving the variation start command. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner, and then the second decorative symbol (right symbol) indicates whether or not the second decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner common to the temporarily displayed first decorative symbol. Produce a song. In the loss production with tempering, after the tempering effect, a tempering failure effect is performed in which the second decorative symbol (right symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the temporarily displayed first decorative symbol. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbol (middle symbol) in a manner different from at least one of the first and second decorative symbols, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a non-zero pattern in response to receiving the change stop command. Display this stop.

  In the variation effect by the reach effect with reach (see FIG. 9C), the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is displayed after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to receiving the variation start command. A temporary stop display is performed in a predetermined manner, and then the above-mentioned tempering effect is performed. In the reach effect with reach, after the tempering effect, the tempering success effect is displayed in which the second decorative symbol (right symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the temporarily displayed first decorative symbol. In the lost production with reach, after the tempe success production, the predetermined reach production is performed, and after the reach production, the third decorative design (middle design) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner different from the first and second decorative designs, In response to the reception of the change stop command, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern.

  In the variation effect by the reach effect with reach (see FIG. 9 (d)), the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is displayed after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command. A temporary stop display is performed in a predetermined manner, and then, the tempering success effect is performed through the above-described tempering effect, similarly to the reach-with-reach effect. In the reach-with-reach effect, a predetermined reach effect is performed after the tempe success effect, and after the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the first and second decorative symbols. (Thus, after the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the form of a flat eye), the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a double eye in response to the reception of the change stop command. It should be noted that after the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the form of a flat eye, the re-lottery effect can be performed before the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped and displayed (details of the re-lottery effect) Will be described later).

The reach effect is an effect suggesting that the degree of expectation of execution of the jackpot game with respect to the determination target TT is higher than the predetermined expectation degree KT _REF . The expected degree of execution of the jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as the jackpot expectation) is the probability (statistical probability) that one piece of special figure determination information (in this case, the determination target TT) has been won. Represents. If a specific effect is performed on one noticed special figure determination information, the expected degree of jackpot for the special figure determination information is the expected degree of jackpot for the specific effect (the specific effect is It can also be said that the assigned special figure determination information is a winning probability. The predetermined expectation degree KT _REF may be a predetermined expectation degree that is greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1. For example, the predetermined expectation degree KT _REF indicates a predetermined probability OTK as a jackpot winning probability or is a predetermined value greater than the probability OTK (For example, 5 times the probability OTK). The probability OTK is “1/300” if the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state, and “10/300” if the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state (FIG. 4). reference). In the variation effect, the execution of the reach effect may be considered to suggest that the expectation of the jackpot of the determination target TT is higher than the non-execution of the reach effect.

Effect Q ₂ to which is performed for a certain one of JP diagram determination information Q ₁ is, it may suggest the expectations jackpot. For any one of JP diagram determination information Q _1, the probability effect Q ₂ is performed on the special symbol determination information Q ₁ and result is a "loss" of the hit determination special symbol in "r" The probability that the result of the determination per special figure is “big hit” and the effect Q ₂ is executed on the special figure determination information Q ₁ is expressed by “v”. Then, the expectation degree of jackpot of the special figure determination information Q ₁ and the expectation degree of jackpot suggested by the production Q ₂ are expressed by an expectation calculation formula “(100 × v / (r + v)) [%]”. .

  With reference to FIGS. 10A to 10C, there are different types of blue eyes, green eyes, and red eyes in the forms of the eyes.

When the variation start command is received indicating that the determination target TT has won the big hit of A or B, the effect control unit 403 determines the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols as blue. After that, when the change stop command is received, the main stop display is performed in the stop mode in which the first to third decorative symbols are determined (that is, the main stop display is performed in the blue blue eye mode).
On the other hand, when receiving the change start command indicating that the determination target TT has won the jackpot of the special A or special C, the effect control unit 403 sets the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols to blue or blue When a green stop is determined and then a change stop command is received, the main stop display is performed in the stop mode in which the first to third decorative symbols have been determined (that is, the main stop display is performed in a blue or green open mode). )
In addition, when receiving the change start command indicating that the determination target TT has won the jackpot of the special B or special D, the effect control unit 403 sets the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols as a blue zodiac, When it is determined to be green or red, and then a change stop command is received, the main display is displayed in the stop mode in which the first to third decorative symbols are determined (that is, blue or green or red or red) This stop display is made in the form of double eyes).

  Here, the stop display (a temporary stop display, the main stop display) in the form of blue blue eyes is to stop and display the first to third decorative symbols with a common blue symbol to which the numeral “2” is assigned. The stop display (temporary stop display, main stop display) in the form of green double eyes is to stop and display the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols with green green symbols to which the number “5” is given. The stop display (temporary stop display, main stop display) in the form of red double eyes is a common red design to which the number “7” is assigned and the first to third decorative designs are stopped and displayed. It shall refer to that. The blue design, the green design, and the red design are different from each other, and are based on blue, green, and red, respectively.

  The display forms of the first to third decorative symbols by the red double eyes, the green double eyes, and the blue double eyes all indicate that a jackpot game is performed.

  However, since the red double eyes are stopped and displayed only when the determination target TT wins the big hit of the special B or special D, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of the red double eyes (temporary) The effect to be displayed (stop display, real stop display) is that the determination target TT wins a special B or special D jackpot, and therefore a special jackpot game for 16R by the special B or special D is performed and after the jackpot game This suggests that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support gaming state.

  In the same way, the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of green eyes (temporary stop display, main stop display) is won when the determination target TT is a big win of any of special A to special D Therefore, it is suggested that a jackpot game by any one of special A to special D is performed and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game, There is a possibility that the game state of the gaming machine 100 will be changed to the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is played for the 16R jackpot game by the special B or the special D. It is suggested that it is lower than the stop display according to the aspect.

  In the same way, the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of blue eyes (temporary stop display, main stop display) is that the determination target TT is special A to special D, and A and B. Whether or not any jackpot is won, therefore, a jackpot game according to any of Special A to Special D is performed, and after the jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to a high probability electric support game state, and This suggests that a jackpot game is performed by way of A or B and that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game, There is a possibility that the game state of the gaming machine 100 will be changed to the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is played by the special D for 16R, and the game is stopped due to the red zoro of the first to third decorative symbols Suggests that it is lower than the display In addition, there is a possibility that the game state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is performed in any of the special A to the special D, and the red or red of the first to third decorative symbols This suggests that it is lower than the stop indication according to the aspect of the green doublet.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 may be configured so that the first to third decorative symbols may be stopped and displayed in the form of a green slot when the determination target TT is won through the communication A or the communication B. Here, it is assumed that the first to third decorative symbols are not stopped and displayed in the form of green eyes when the determination target TT is won through A or B.

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FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of the special figure variation pattern table THt stored in the main ROM 412. The special figure variation pattern table THt includes a normal mode special figure variation pattern table THt_a, a first probability variation mode special diagram variation pattern table THt_b, a second probability variation mode special diagram variation pattern table THt_c, and a revenge mode special feature. And a figure variation pattern table THt_d. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_a, that is, based on the table THt_a and the random number per special figure, the special figure random number, and the special figure fluctuation pattern random number of the determination target TT. The special figure fluctuation pattern for the determination target TT is determined.

The table THt_b, the table THt_c, and the table THt_a are associated with each of the special A to special D. More specifically, the table THt_b, the table THt_c, and the table THt_a are associated with the special symbol stop modes (special A to special D jackpot symbols) indicating the special A to special D jackpots. .
Specifically, they are associated as follows. The special figure variation pattern judgment is performed using the table THt_b in the special figure judgment from the end of the jackpot game of any of the special A to the special D and from the first time to the reference number HK _REF . In addition, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c in the (HK _REF +1) -th to 10,000-th special figure determination, and the table THt_a is used in the 10001th and subsequent special figure determinations. Thus, the table THt_b, the table THt_c, and the table THt_a are associated with each of the special A to the special D so that the special figure variation pattern determination is performed.

  After the special A to special D jackpot game, the high probability electric support game state is set, and the winning probability in the high probability electric support game state is “1/30”, so the special A to special jackpot game After that, it can be said that the situation that no other jackpot is generated even after 10000 special figure determinations does not substantially occur. In the following, such a situation is ignored.

A table THt_d and a table THt_a are associated with each of the communication A and communication B. More specifically, the table THt_d and the table THt_a are associated with each of the special symbol stop modes indicating the jackpots of A and B (the jackpot symbols of A and B).
Specifically, they are associated as follows. The special figure variation pattern judgment is performed using the table THt_d in the special figure judgment from the first to the twentieth time from the end of the big hit game of the whole A or B, and the 21st In the subsequent special figure determination, the table THt_d and the table THt_a are associated with each of the A and B so that the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_a.

  FIG. 12 is a schematic configuration diagram of the variation effect pattern table HEt stored in the sub ROM 432. The variation effect pattern table HEt includes a normal mode variation effect pattern table HEt_a, a first probability variation mode variation effect pattern table HEt_b, a second probability variation mode variation effect pattern table HEt_c, and a revenge mode variation effect pattern table HEt_d. And are included.

Each of the tables HEt_a to HEt_d includes a plurality of variation effect patterns each defining the content of the variation effect. The production control unit 403
When special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the normal mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a (that is, in the normal mode), the normal mode fluctuation effect pattern table HEt_a is selected,
When the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the first certain variation mode special figure variation pattern table THt_b (that is, in the first certain variation mode), the first certain variation mode variation effect pattern table HEt_b is selected,
When the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the second certain variation mode special figure variation pattern table THt_c (that is, in the second certain variation mode), the second certain variation mode variation effect pattern table HEt_c is selected,
When the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the revenge mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_d (that is, in the revenge mode), the revenge mode fluctuation effect pattern table HEt_d is selected.
In the variation effect content determination process, the effect control unit 403 selects and determines one variation effect pattern from the selected variation effect pattern table based on the variation start command including the result of the special figure determination. Determine the contents of the variable performance.

Then, after the jackpot game 1110 shown in FIG. 8, when the special symbol variation number HK is equal to or less than the reference number HK _REF , the special probability variation pattern determination is performed using the first probability variation mode special diagram variation pattern table THt_b. In addition, the content of the variation effect is determined using the variation effect pattern table HEt_b for the first probability variation mode, and various effects including the variation effect are executed in the first probability variation mode, and the variation number HK of the special symbol is the reference number HK. _{When REF} is exceeded, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the second probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c, and the contents of the fluctuation effect are determined using the second probability variation mode fluctuation effect pattern table HEt_c. Various effects including a variable effect are executed in the second probability variation mode.

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FIG. 13 shows a special figure variation pattern table THt_b for the first probability variation mode. The table THt_b includes a special figure variation pattern table THt_b1 for loss and a special figure variation pattern table THt_b2 for jackpot. The special map fluctuation pattern table for loss THt_b1 includes special graphic fluctuation patterns THp_b11 to THp_b14. The jackpot special figure variation pattern table THt_b2 includes special figure variation patterns THp_b23 and THp_b24.

As described above, in the special figure determination from the first time to the reference number of times HK _REF , starting from the end time of the jackpot game 1110 (see FIG. 8) of any of special A to special D (that is, the first certain change) In the mode), the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_b.

  When the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the first certain variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_b, the table THt_b1 is used when the result of the judgment per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss (that is, no big hit). When the special figure variation pattern determination is performed and the result of the special figure determination and the special symbol design determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit (special A to special D, a special A or a big B big hit), the table THt_b2 is used. Special figure variation pattern determination is performed.

More specifically, in the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_b, when the result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT shows a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like is used. The table THt_b1 is formed so that the patterns THp_b11, THp_b12, THp_b13, and THp_b14 are selected with a probability of 83%, 8%, 6%, and 3%, respectively. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_b11, THp_b12, THp_b13, and THp_b14 are 2 seconds, 8 seconds, 20 seconds, and 40 seconds, respectively.
When the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_b, the results of the special figure per-determination determination and the special-design symbol determination for the determination target TT indicate a big hit (special A to special D, pass A or pass B jackpot). At this time, the table THt_b2 is formed so that the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_b23 and THp_b24 are selected with a probability of 10% and 90%, respectively, using a special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like. The special symbol fluctuation times defined by the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_b23 and THp_b24 are 20 seconds and 40 seconds, respectively.

  FIG. 13 also shows the variation effect pattern table HEt_b for the first probability variation mode. The variation effect pattern table HEt_b for the first probability variation mode includes the variation effect patterns HEp_b11 to HEp_b14 and the variation effect patterns HEp_b23 and HEp_b24 associated with the special figure variation patterns THp_b11 to THp_b14 and THp_b23 and THp_b24 on a one-to-one basis.

  Therefore, when the special figure variation patterns THp_b11 to THp_b14, THp_b23, and THp_b24 are selected for the determination target TT, the presentation control unit 403 receives the variation start command including information indicating the selection result, respectively. Then, the variation effect patterns HEp_b11 to HEp_b14, HEp_b23, and HEp_b24 are selected, and the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern is executed. That is, for example, a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b11 is executed when the special diagram variation pattern THp_b11 is selected, and a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b12 is performed when the special diagram variation pattern THp_b12 is selected.

  The fluctuation effects by the fluctuation effect patterns HEp_b11 and HEp_b12 are the above-described basic loss effect (see FIG. 9A) and the tempering loss effect (see FIG. 9B), respectively. The variation effects by the variation effect patterns HEp_b13 and HEp_b14 are the first reach loss effect with reach and the second reach loss effect that belong to the above-described reach effect with reach (see FIG. 9C), respectively (details will be described later). The variation effects by the variation effect patterns HEp_b23 and HEp_b24 are the first reach effect and the second reach effect that belong to the above reach effect (see FIG. 9D), respectively (details will be described later).

  FIG. 14 summarizes the fluctuation effects by the fluctuation effect patterns HEp_b11 to HEp_b14, HEp_b23, and HEp_b24. As the reach production, there are different normal reach production and SP reach production. The long / short relationship between the execution time of the normal reach production and the execution time of the SP reach production is arbitrary, but here, the execution time of the SP reach production (for example, 15 seconds) is longer than the execution time of the normal reach production (for example, 6 seconds). Is also long. That is, the SP reach effect is a reach effect that is executed over a longer time than the normal reach effect.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b13, the first reach loss effect including the tempering effect, the tempering success effect, and the normal reach effect is executed. In the first reach-losing production, the success of the tempering effect is executed after the tempering production effect, and then the normal reach production is executed. Thereafter, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and fully stopped in a non-sloppy manner. Is displayed. It may be considered that the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the normal reach production.
In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b14, the second reach-losing effect including the tempering effect, the tempering success effect, the normal reach effect, and the SP reach effect is executed. In the second reach-losing production, after the tempering production effect is executed, the tempering success production is executed, then the normal reach production is executed, and then the SP reach production is executed. The third decorative symbol is displayed as a temporary stop and a main stop. It may be considered that the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the SP reach production.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b23, a first reach hit effect including a tempering effect, a tempering success effect, a normal reach effect, and a re-lottery effect is executed. In the first reach-with-reach effect, after the tempering success effect is executed, the tempered success effect is executed, and then the normal reach effect is executed, and then the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and permanently stopped in the form of double eyes. Is done. It may be considered that the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the normal reach production. A re-lottery effect is performed before the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet (details will be described later).
In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b24, the second reach hit effect including the tempering effect, the tempering success effect, the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the re-lottery effect is executed. In the second reach-with-reach effect, after the tempering effect, the normal reach effect is executed, and then the SP reach effect is executed. Three decorative symbols are displayed as a temporary stop and a permanent stop. It may be considered that the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in the SP reach production. A re-lottery effect is performed before the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet (details will be described later).

The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b12 includes a tempering effect, but does not include a tempering success effect, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and a re-lottery effect. In the loss production with tempering, after the tempering production (not shown in FIG. 14) is executed following the tempering production, the first to the first in a non-zolo manner without performing any reach production. Three decorative symbols are displayed as a temporary stop and a permanent stop.
In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b11, the basic lose effect is executed. The basic losing effect does not include a tempering effect, a tempering failure effect, a tempering success effect, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, and a re-lottery effect. Therefore, in the basic lose effect, after the start of the variable display of the first to third decorative symbols, without the tempering effect, the tempering failure effect and the tempering success effect, and without any reach effect, In the aspect, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed temporarily and permanently.

  In addition, in the first reach loss effect, the second reach loss effect, the first reach hit effect, or the second reach hit effect, the Tempe success effect may be performed without performing the tempering effect.

  The SP reach effect is executed only when the change effect pattern HEp_b14 or HEp_b24 is selected, and the change effect pattern table HEt_b including the change effect patterns HEp_b14 and HEp_b24 is referred to in the high probability electric support game state. Therefore, for one determination target TT, the result of determination per special figure is “losing” and the probability that the SP reach effect is executed in the variable effect is represented by “r”, and the result of determination per special figure is “big hit” And the probability that the SP reach effect is executed in the variable effect is represented by “v”, “r = (29/30) × 0.03” and “v = (1/30) × 0.9”. "(See FIG. 13). When these are substituted into the above-described expectation calculation formula, it can be seen that the expectation of jackpot suggested by the SP reach production is about 50.8%. Similarly, the expectation of jackpot suggested by the normal reach production is also required. The expectation degree of jackpot suggested by the SP reach production is higher than the expectation degree of jackpot suggested by the normally reach production.

  With reference to FIG. 15, the contents of the fluctuation effects by the fluctuation effect patterns HEp_b13, HEp_b14, HEp_b23, and HEp_b24 will be described in more detail.

  In the variation effect (first reach lost production) by the variation effect pattern HEp_b13, the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is displayed after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command. After a temporary stop display in a predetermined manner, a tempering success effect is performed through a tempering effect, and then a normal reach effect is performed. In normal reach production, the first and second decorative symbols (left symbol and right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a common manner, and the variable display speed of the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is gradually reduced. However, a moving image display is performed over a predetermined time indicating whether or not the third decorative symbol is also stopped and displayed in the common mode. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b13, the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode different from the first and second decorative symbols at the final stage of the normal reach effect, and thereafter, when the variable stop command is received, The third decorative design is displayed in a nonstop manner.

  In the change effect (change effect with the second reach) by the change effect pattern HEp_b14, after the change display of the first to third decorative symbols is started in response to the reception of the change start command, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is displayed. After a temporary stop display in a predetermined manner, a tempering success effect is performed through a tempering effect, and then a normal reach effect is performed. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b14, the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a special manner at the final stage of the normal reach effect, in other words, the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the special symbol, and then the SP reach is performed. Produce. The temporary stop display of the special symbol is an effect suggesting the execution of the SP reach effect. In the example of FIG. 15, the symbol with the letters “SP” corresponds to the special symbol. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b14, the SP reach effect may be performed without displaying the temporary stop of the special symbol (the same applies to the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b24).

  In the SP reach production, a game problem occurs, and an effect indicating whether or not the problem is achieved is executed. In the SP reach effect of FIG. 15, as an example, there is a problem that a roulette ball image is entered in a predetermined area of the roulette displayed on the image display unit 104.

  In the variation effect (the loss effect with the second reach) by the variation effect pattern HEp_b14, an image display showing that the subject is not achieved in the SP reach effect is performed, and the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in a non-zolo manner. When the change stop command is received after the stop display is performed, the first to third decorative symbols are fully stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern. During the execution of the SP reach effect, the display sizes of the first to third decorative symbols are made smaller than those other than the execution period of the SP reach effect in order to concentrate the player's attention on the images constituting the SP reach effect. In addition, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed at the corners of the display area of the image display unit 104.

  In the variation effect (first reach-attached effect) by the variation effect pattern HEp_b23, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is displayed after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to receiving the variation start command. After a temporary stop display in a predetermined manner, a tempering success effect is performed through a tempering effect, and then a normal reach effect is performed. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b23, the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same manner as the first and second decorative symbols at the final stage of the normal reach effect (that is, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a doublet manner). Then, a temporary lottery display is performed), and then a re-lottery effect is performed (the re-lottery effect will be described later). In the variation effect (first effect with reach) according to the variation effect pattern HEp_b23, when the change stop command is received through the re-lottery effect, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a double eye.

  In the fluctuating effect (the effect with second reach) according to the fluctuating effect pattern HEp_b24, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is displayed after starting the variable display of the first to third decorative symbols in response to receiving the variation start command. After a temporary stop display in a predetermined manner, a tempering success effect is performed through a tempering effect, and then a normal reach effect is performed. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_b24, the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a special manner at the final stage of the normal reach effect, in other words, the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the special symbol, and then the SP reach is performed. Produce. In the variation effect (the effect with second reach) according to the variation effect pattern HEp_b24, an image display showing a state in which a game problem is achieved in the SP reach effect is displayed and the first to third decorative symbols are made in the form of a doublet. After the temporary stop display, a re-lottery effect is performed, and when the change stop command is received through the re-lottery effect, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet.

  The re-lottery effect will be described with reference to FIG. The stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols before the execution of the re-lottery effect is referred to as a first doublet mode, and the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols after the execution of the re-lottery effect is referred to as the second doublet. This is called an aspect. Prior to the execution of the re-lottery effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a sufficiently large size in the first doublet manner. In the re-drawing effect, for example, after the display size of the first to third decorative symbols is gradually reduced to the extent that the player cannot see the contents of the first to third decorative symbols, The first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a sufficiently large size.

  The first and second order eyes may be different from each other or may be the same. In the case where the first double eye form and the second double eye form are different from each other, the re-lottery effect changes the stop form (temporary stop display form) of the first to third decorative symbols by the double eye from the first double eye form to the second double eye. It functions as an effect that changes the eye form. In consideration of the fact that the first and second eye patterns may be the same as each other, the re-lottery effect is the one that has the first to third decorative symbol stop modes (temporary stop display modes). It functions as an effect that suggests whether or not to change to another zodiac mode.

  With reference to FIG. 17, a method for determining the first and second order forms will be described. FIG. 17 is a hit stop eye determination table ATt_b that is referred to by the effect control unit 403 in the first probability change mode (that is, when the target effect mode is the first probability change mode). When the variation effect content determination process is performed using the variation effect pattern table HEt_b for the first probability variation mode (that is, when the target effect mode is the first probability variation mode), a variation start command indicating a big win is received. As a result, the first and second eye features are determined using the hit stop eye determination table ATt_b. The table ATt_b is stored in the sub ROM 432. The table ATt_b may be considered as a part of the table HEt_b.

  Each of the first and second order forms is any one of the blue order, the green order, and the red order. When the first Zoro eyes form is a blue Zoro eyes form, the second Zoro eyes form is set to any one of the Blue Zoro eyes, the Green Zoro eyes and the Red Zoro eyes. When the first Zoro eyes form is a green Zoro eyes, the second Zoro eyes form is either a green Zoro eyes or a red Zoro eyes, and is not a blue Zoro eyes. When the first Zoromorph form is a Red Zologome, the second Zologo form is always a red Zoro eyes and never a blue Zoro eyes or a green Zoro eyes.

  Therefore, as a combination of the first and second order, the first redrawing pattern in which both the first and second order are blue, and the first and second aspects. A second re-lottery pattern in which the second doublet pattern is a blue doublet and a green doublet, respectively, a third re-lottery pattern in which both the first and second doublet patterns are green doublet, and the first doublet A fourth re-drawing pattern in which the eye mode and the second cell type are blue cell and red cell, respectively, and the fifth cell pattern in which the first and second cell models are green cell and red cell respectively. There are a re-lottery pattern and a sixth re-lottery pattern in which both the first and second doublet patterns are red doublet patterns.

  When the determination target TT is a big hit, the effect control unit 403 performs the first lottery based on the result of the special symbol determination included in the change start command when performing the redraw lottery effect in the variation effect. One of the patterns is selected, and the re-lottery effect is performed according to the selected re-lottery pattern.

Specifically, in the first probability variation mode, when the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a jackpot,
If the jackpot is a jackpot of A or B, select the first redrawing pattern with a probability of 100%; and
If the jackpot is a jackpot of special A or special C, the first, second and third redrawing patterns are selected with a probability of 10%, 30% and 60%, respectively, and
If the jackpot is a special B or special D jackpot, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th redrawing patterns are respectively 6%, 6%, 6% and 25%. , 25%, 32% probability.
The effect control unit 403 can realize such a selection process according to the selection probability by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

  As described above, the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of reddish eyes (temporary stop display, main stop display) is determined by the determination target TT winning a special B or special D jackpot Therefore, the production is not performed at the time of occurrence of jackpot of A, A, B, Special A, or Special C. In addition, for the effect of displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a green slotted manner (temporary stop display, main stop display), the determination target TT wins a big hit of any of Special A to Special D Therefore, the production is not performed when the big hit of A or B is generated.

  In the case where the result of the special figure determination with respect to the determination target TT indicates a special jackpot of special A or special C, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue double eyes by the first re-drawing pattern. Sometimes, after that, a predetermined first promotion effect is performed. In the case where the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit of special B or special D, the first, second, or third redrawing pattern indicates that the first to third decorative symbols are blue or green When the present stop display is made in this manner, a predetermined second promotion effect is then performed.

  Referring to FIG. 18, the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect can be performed, for example, while the jackpot game 1120 is being executed. The jackpot game 1120 here is understood to be a jackpot game executed next to the jackpot game 1110 (see FIG. 8).

  More specifically, for example, in the case where the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a special jackpot of special A or special C, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue double eyes. At this time, the first promotion effect can be performed at a predetermined timing from the start point of the opening period (see FIG. 20) of the jackpot game 1120 executed based on the result of the special figure determination to the end point of the ending period. The first promotion effect indicates that the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a special jackpot of special A or special C, that is, the game after the jackpot game 1120 executed based on the result of the special figure determination ends. This suggests that the gaming state of the machine 100 is a high probability electric support gaming state.

  In addition, for example, when the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit of special B or special D, when the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue or green double eyes, The second promotion effect can be performed at a predetermined timing from the start of the opening period of the jackpot game 1120 (see FIG. 20) executed based on the result of the special figure determination to the promotion limit timing in the jackpot game 1120. . Considering that the number of special A or C jackpot games is “7” (see FIG. 6), the promotion limit timing is the start timing of the eighth round or a predetermined timing in the eighth round. . The second promotion effect is that the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a special jackpot of special B or special D, that is, the special bonus game for 16R by the special B or special D based on the result of the special figure determination. 1120 is being performed (the jackpot game 1120 is continued beyond the seventh round), suggesting that after the jackpot game 1120 ends, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a high probability electric support game state. Yes.

  Referring to FIGS. 19A and 19B, for example, the effect of operating the movable board accessory 130 in the first mode and the second mode may be the first promotion effect and the second promotion effect. The board moving accessory 130 is disposed in the initial position as a general rule, and is moved to the operating position only when it is operated. When the movable board 130 is placed at the initial position, the movable board 130 is placed at a position where it does not overlap or hardly overlap the image display unit 104 when viewed from the player. When placed in the position, the movable board accessory 130 is placed at a location covering a partial display area of the image display unit 104 as viewed from the player. The second promotion effect shown in FIG. 19B is an effect in which the movable board accessory 130 is rotated about the axis along the front-rear direction after the movable board accessory 130 is moved from the initial position to the operating position. The first promotion effect shown in FIG. 19A is obtained by omitting the effect of rotating the movable board accessory 130 from the second promotion effect. In addition, the specific content of a 1st and 2nd promotion effect is not limited to these, You may be arbitrary.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the structure of the jackpot game will be described. When the special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the winning of the jackpot, the round game is Rmax after a predetermined interval period after a predetermined opening period (in other words, opening time; for example, 5 seconds). After that, the jackpot game ends when an ending period (in other words, an ending time; for example, 5 seconds) elapses. Rmax represents the number of rounds (number of round games executed) according to the type of jackpot. In other words, the jackpot game can be considered to be configured to include round games for Rmax. In each round game, until the opening time of the grand prize opening 111 reaches a specified maximum opening time (predetermined time; for example, 30 seconds) or the number of winning game balls to the grand prize opening 111 reaches a predetermined value (for example, 10). It is a game that opens the grand prize opening 111 until.

  A period during which a round game is played is called a round. However, when the concept of “period” is particularly noted, a round can also be referred to as a round period in particular. Also, the i-th round in the jackpot game is called the i-th round (i is an integer), and the last round in the jackpot game is called the final round.

  The effect control unit 403 performs a predetermined opening effect and an ending effect in the opening period and the ending period, respectively, and performs a predetermined in-round effect between the opening period and the ending period. The period in which the jackpot game is executed is called a jackpot game period. The jackpot game period refers to the period from the start of the opening period to the end of the ending period. However, it can be considered that only the period between the opening period and the ending period is a jackpot gaming period (that is, the opening period and the ending period can be considered not to belong to the jackpot gaming period).

  FIG. 21 shows the flow until the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first doublet manner in the first or second reach effect.

  In the first or second reach effect, when it is determined that the first doublet aspect is a blue doublet, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped at the blue symbol, then the first A tempering effect that suggests whether the decorative symbol (left symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are aligned in a common blue symbol (this is called the blue symbol tempering effect), and then , A tempering success effect (this is particularly referred to as a blue symbol tempering success effect) in which the first decorative symbol (left symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are aligned and displayed in a common blue symbol is performed. After a predetermined reach production, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a common blue symbol (that is, temporarily stopped and displayed in the first doublet form as a blue doublet), and then re-draw Production is performed.

  In the first or second reach effect, when it is determined that the first doublet aspect is a green doublet, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped at the green symbol, then the first A tempering effect that suggests whether the decorative symbol (left symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are aligned with a common green symbol (this is specifically called the green symbol tempering effect) is performed. , A tempering success effect (this is particularly referred to as a green symbol tempering success effect) in which the first decorative symbol (left symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are aligned and displayed in a common green symbol is performed. After a predetermined reach production, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a common green design (that is, temporarily stopped and displayed in the first doublet form as a green doublet), and then re-draw Production is performed.

  In the first or second reach effect, when it is determined that the first doublet aspect is a red doublet, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped with the red symbol, then the first A tempering effect that suggests whether the decorative symbol (left symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are aligned with a common red symbol (this is called the red symbol tempering effect), and then , A tempering success effect (this is called a red design tempering success effect) in which the first decorative symbol (left symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are aligned and displayed in a common red symbol is performed. After a predetermined reach production, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a common red pattern (that is, temporarily stopped and displayed in the first doublet mode as a red doublet), and then re-draw Production is performed.

In addition, in the first or second reach winning effect, when it is determined that the first doublet aspect is a green doublet, after the blue symbol tempering successful effect is performed, before the re-lottery effect is performed ( For example, during the reach effect, it is possible to perform an effect of changing the first and second decorative symbols to a common green symbol, but in the following, such an effect is not performed.
Similarly, in the first or second reach winning effect, if it is determined that the first doublet aspect is a red doublet, after the blue symbol tempering successful effect is performed, before the re-lottery effect is performed Although it is possible to perform an effect of changing the first and second decorative symbols to a common green symbol or red symbol (for example, in a reach effect), in the following, such an effect is not performed. To do.
Similarly, in the first or second reach winning effect, if it is determined that the first doublet aspect is a red doublet, after the green symbol tempering successful effect is performed, before the re-lottery effect is performed Although it is possible to perform an effect of changing the first and second decorative symbols to a common red symbol (for example, in a reach effect), in the following, such an effect is not performed.

  FIG. 22 shows a branch of which color design is used for the tempering effect and the tempering success effect in the first or second reach loss effect. Loss production with the first or second reach is a loss with a blue design reach including a blue design tempering production and a blue design tempering success production, and a green design reach loss with a green design tempering production and a green design tempering success production. The production is roughly divided into a red design reach losing production including a red design tempering production and a red design tempering success production.

In the loss production with blue design reach, after the first decorative design (left design) is temporarily stopped at the blue design, the blue design tempering production and the blue design tempering production are performed, and then through the predetermined reach production. The first to third decorative symbols are displayed as a temporary stop and a main stop in a non-flat pattern.
In the loss production with green design reach, the first decorative design (left design) is temporarily stopped at the green design, then the green design tempering production and the green design tempering production are performed, and then through the predetermined reach production The first to third decorative symbols are displayed as a temporary stop and a main stop in a non-flat pattern.
In the loss production with red design reach, after the first decorative design (left design) is temporarily stopped at the red design, the red design tempering production and the red design tempering production are performed, and then the predetermined reach production is performed. The first to third decorative symbols are displayed as a temporary stop and a main stop in a non-flat pattern.

  When performing the first or second reach-with-reach effect with the variable effect, the effect control unit 403 selectively selects one of the blue-design reach-with-reach effect, the green-design-reach-with-reach effect, and the red-design-reach-with-reach effect. Run. For example, by a lottery using a random number for production, the probability of performing a loss effect with blue symbol reach, a loss effect with green symbol reach, and a loss effect with red symbol reach as the first or second loss effect with reach 40, respectively. %, 40%, and 20%. The probability that the loss effect with red pattern reach is performed may be 0%. Then, since the red design tempering success production is executed only when the special B or special D jackpot is won, the red design tempering success production is a final production (16R confirmation) that suggests that the special B or special D jackpot game will be performed. It will function as a production).

  FIG. 23 shows a branch of which color of the tempering effect is performed in the tempering losing effect. Lost production with tempering tempering: Blue tempering with a blue tempered tempering effect including a blue tempering tempering production, Green tempering with a tempering tempering effect including a tempering green tempering effect, and a red tempering tempering effect with a red tempering tempering effect. It can be roughly divided into “Let ’s play”.

In the lost production with blue design tempering, the first decorative design (left design) is temporarily stopped at the blue design, then the blue design tempering production is performed, and then the first decorative design (left design) and second A tempered failure effect in which the decorative design (right design) is not displayed in a common blue design is performed, and then the first to third decorative designs are displayed temporarily and permanently in a non-zolo pattern. .
In the lost production with green design tempering, the first decorative design (left design) is temporarily stopped at the green design, then the green design tempering production is performed, and then the first decorative design (left design) and second A tempered failure effect is performed in which the decorative symbol (right symbol) is not displayed with the common green symbol aligned, and then the first to third decorative symbols are displayed temporarily and permanently in a non-zolo pattern. .
In the loss design with red pattern tempering, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped at the red symbol, then the red symbol tempering effect is performed, and then the first decorative symbol (left symbol) and second A tempering failure effect is performed in which the decorative symbol (right symbol) is not displayed with the common red symbol aligned, and then the first to third decorative symbols are displayed temporarily and permanently in a non-zero pattern. .

  The production control unit 403 selectively executes any of the loss effect with the blue pattern tempering, the loss effect with the green pattern tempering, and the loss effect with the red pattern tempering when performing the losing effect with the tempering in the variation effect. To do. For example, by a lottery using a random number for production, the probability of performing a loss effect with a blue pattern tempering, a loss effect with a green pattern tempering, and a loss effect with a red pattern tempering, respectively, as a losing effect with a tempered tempering 40%. 40% and 20%.

  As understood from the above description about the contents suggested by the blue zodiac, green zodiac, and red zodiac (whether it will be a high probability electric support game state after jackpot game or how many rounds of jackpot game will be played) , It is more pleasing to the player that the tempe success production is performed with the green design than with the blue design, and the red design is more effective than the tempe success production with the green design. Players are more pleased if the tempered production is performed. For this reason, the player can watch, with tension, whether the tempering effect is performed with the blue symbol, the green symbol, or the red symbol, or the tempering success effect is subsequently performed in the variation effect. .

<< About the second probability variation mode >>
FIG. 24 shows the special probability variation pattern table THt_c for the second probability variation mode. The table THt_c is composed of a special figure variation pattern table THt_c1 for loss and a special figure variation pattern table THt_c2 for jackpot. The special map fluctuation pattern table for loss THt_c1 includes special graphic fluctuation patterns THp_c11 and THp_c12. The jackpot special figure variation pattern table THt_c2 includes special figure variation patterns THp_c21 and THp_c22.

As described above, from the end of the jackpot game 1110 (see FIG. 8) of any of special A to special D, in the (HK _REF +1) th special figure determination (that is, in the second probability variation mode). ), Special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c.

  In the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the second probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c, the table THt_c1 is used when the result of the judgment per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss (that is, no big hit). When the special figure variation pattern determination is performed and the result of the special figure determination and the special symbol design determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit (special A to special D, continuous A or continuous B big hit), the table THt_c2 is used. Special figure variation pattern determination is performed.

More specifically, in the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c, when the result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like is used. The table THt_c1 is formed so that the patterns THp_c11 and THp_c12 are selected with a probability of 90% and 10%, respectively. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_c11 and THp_c12 are 1.5 seconds and 5 seconds, respectively.
When special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c, the result of the special figure per-determination determination and the special-design symbol determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit (special A to special D, pass A or pass B jackpot) At this time, the table THt_c2 is formed so that the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_c21 and THp_c22 are selected with a probability of 10% and 90%, respectively, using a special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_c21 and THp_c22 are 1.5 seconds and 5 seconds, respectively.

  FIG. 24 also shows the variation effect pattern table HEt_c for the second probability variation mode. The variation effect pattern table HEt_c for the second probability variation mode includes the variation effect patterns HEp_c11, HEp_c12, HEp_c21, and HEp_c22 that are associated one-to-one with the special diagram variation patterns THp_c11, THp_c12, THp_c21, and THp_c22.

  Therefore, when the special figure variation patterns THp_c11, THp_c12, THp_c21, and THp_c22 are selected for the determination target TT, the presentation control unit 403 receives the variation start command including information indicating the selection result, respectively. Then, the variation effect pattern HEp_c11, HEp_c12, HEp_c21 and HEp_c22 are selected, and the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern is executed. That is, for example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c11 is selected, the fluctuation effect by the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_c11 is executed, and when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c12 is selected, the fluctuation effect by the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_c12 is executed.

  The variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_c11 and HEp_c12 is a basic loss effect, and the variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_c21 and HEp_c22 is a bitter stop effect.

  FIGS. 25A and 25B show an outline of the basic loss effect and the bitterness stop effect. The basic losing effect executed in the changing effect of the changing effect pattern HEp_c11 and HEp_c12 is the same as the basic losing effect (see FIG. 9A) executed in the changing effect of the changing effect pattern HEp_b11.

  That is, in the variation effect by the basic lose effect, after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command, the first tempering effect or the reach effect is not performed. The third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern. However, the time from when the display of the first to third decorative symbols is started to the time when the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-zolo manner (temporary stop display, main stop display) varies. The effect pattern HEp_c12 is longer than the change effect pattern HEp_c11.

  On the other hand, in the variation effect by the bitter stop effect, after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command, the first effect is achieved without performing the above-described tempering effect or reach effect. The third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the form of a double eye, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in the main stop in the form of a double eye. However, the time until the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a stop-like manner (temporary stop display, main stop display) after the first to third decorative symbols are started to be changed is a variable effect. The pattern HEp_c22 is longer than the variation effect pattern HEp_c21.

  As described above, in the variation production by the basic loss production and the variation production by the bitter stop production, the above-mentioned tempering production, tempering success production, tempering failure production, reach production (normal reach production, SP reach production) and re-lottery production are performed. Not included. When the re-lottery effect is not performed, the display modes of the first to third decorative symbols when the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet and the first to the first in the form of a doublet The display modes of the first to third decorative symbols when the three decorative symbols are permanently displayed are the same as each other. That is, for example, when the re-lottery effect is not performed, if the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a blue, green, and red double-colored manner, the blue, green, and red double-colored patterns are left as they are, respectively. In this manner, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 26 shows a hit stop eye determination table ATt_c that is referred to by the effect control unit 403 in the second probability change mode (that is, when the target effect mode is the second probability change mode). When the variation effect content determination process is performed using the variation effect pattern table HEt_c for the second probability variation mode (that is, when the target effect mode is the second probability variation mode), a variation start command indicating a big win is received. Then, by using the hit stop eye determination table ATt_c, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (temporary stop display and main stop display) in any of the blue, green, and red slots. Is selected and determined. The table ATt_c is stored in the sub ROM 432. The table ATt_c may be considered as a part of the table HEt_c.

Specifically, in the second probability variation mode, when the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a jackpot,
If the jackpot is a jackpot of A or B, the blue display is selected with a probability of 100% as the stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols, and
If the jackpot is a jackpot of special A or special C, as a stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols, select blue double eyes and green double eyes with a probability of 90% and 10%, respectively, and,
If the jackpot is a jackpot of special B or special D, the stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols is 80%, 10%, 10% Select with a probability of%.
The effect control unit 403 can realize such a selection process according to the selection probability by lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

  As described above, the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of reddish eyes (temporary stop display, main stop display) is determined by the determination target TT winning a special B or special D jackpot Therefore, the production is not performed at the time of occurrence of jackpot of A, A, B, Special A, or Special C. In addition, for the effect of displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a green slotted manner (temporary stop display, main stop display), the determination target TT wins a big hit of any of Special A to Special D Therefore, the production is not performed when the big hit of A or B is generated.

  In the case where the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a special jackpot of special A or special C, when the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue eyes by virtue stop effect, Thereafter, a predetermined first promotion effect is performed. In the case where the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a special jackpot of special B or special D, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a stopped state in a blue or green double-eyed manner due to the bitterness stop effect. Sometimes, after that, a predetermined second promotion effect is performed. The first promotion effect and the second promotion effect can be performed, for example, during execution of the jackpot game 1120 based on the result of the special figure determination. As described above, it is understood that the jackpot game 1120 is a jackpot game executed next to the jackpot game 1110 (see FIG. 18). The execution timing and contents of the first and second promotion effects are as described above (see FIGS. 18 and 19).

  Further, when the table THt_c of FIG. 24 is used, when the loss occurs, the special symbol fluctuation display is often 1.5 seconds, while when the big hit occurs, the special symbol fluctuation display is 5 seconds. become. Therefore, in the second probability variation mode, when the variation display of the special symbol exceeds 1.5 seconds, the expectation (a player's expectation) that a big hit has occurred increases at a stretch. .You can watch the production after 5 seconds in an uplifted state.

<< Contrast between first and second probability variation modes >>
Here, for the first and second probability variation modes in the high probability electric support game state, the contents of the effects and the like are compared.

  In the first probability variation mode, when the determination target TT is determined to be lost by the special figure determination (that is, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not performed), the reach effect (normal reach effect or SP reach effect) is performed. The first control, which may or may not be a reach effect, is executed (see FIG. 13). On the other hand, in the second probability variation mode, when it is determined by the special figure determination that the determination target TT is lost (that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is not performed), the execution of the reach effect is prohibited (that is, reach). The second control is performed (no production is performed) (see FIG. 24).

  Although different from the contents of the table shown in FIG. 24, when it is determined that the determination target TT is a big hit in the second probability variation mode, a predetermined reach effect is executed during a variable effect with a predetermined probability. May be. In the second probability variation mode, in the case of losing, the reach effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the case of the big win, the reach effect may be executed. It will function as a definitive effect suggesting that it will be executed.

  The gaming machine 100 described above is generally classified into a type called a loop machine. When a loop machine enters a high probability electric support game state after a big jackpot game, the high probability electric support is substantially made until the next jackpot occurrence. The gaming state will be maintained. In other words, in a loop machine, when a game is being played in a high probability electric support game state, the player's interest is more concentrated on what kind of jackpot occurs than whether or not a jackpot occurs at each change. To do. For this reason, in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game, when the next jackpot does not occur even after a large number of fluctuations, the player may get bored with the repetition of the fluctuation effects that can be executed such as reach effects There is a possibility that you can even feel that it is only necessary to inform at high speed only whether or not each variation production is a big hit (I do not want you to show reach production etc. so I want you to advance the game quickly) .

The effect control unit 403 according to the present embodiment (see FIG. 8) has the number of changes HK of the symbols (special symbols, decorative symbols) from the end of execution of the previous jackpot game (1110) in the high probability electric support game state. When the predetermined reference number HK _REF is exceeded, the control to be executed is a reach effect even in the case of a loss from the first control (that is, the control in the first probability variation mode). The control is switched to the second control that is not performed (that is, control in the second probability variation mode).

As a result, after entering the high probability electric support game state, when the next big hit does not occur even after the fluctuation of the reference number HK _{REF, the} lose reach effect will not be performed, so it is felt that it is preferable for the player It is possible to realize a speedy game progress that is expected.

Further, in the first probability variation mode, that is, in the high probability electric support game state, when the variation number HK is equal to or less than the predetermined reference number HK _REF , the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of the special symbol is displayed in the variation time of the special symbol). Is determined under the predetermined conditions for the first probability variation mode, and in the second probability variation mode, that is, when the number of fluctuations HK exceeds the reference number HK _REF in the high probability electric support game state, a special symbol The variation time is determined under a predetermined determination condition for the second probability variation mode. The determination condition for the second probability variation mode is a condition in which a time shorter than the determination condition for the first probability variation mode is easily determined as the variation time of the special symbol.

Therefore, after entering the high probability electric support game state, when the next jackpot does not occur even after the fluctuation of the reference number HK _REF , the fluctuation display is performed one after another in a relatively short fluctuation time. Speedy game progression that is expected to be favorable to the player can be realized.

  “The determination condition for the second probability variation mode is easily determined as the variation time of the special symbol for a time shorter than the determination condition for the first probability variation mode” means that the special symbol determined by the determination condition for the second probability variation mode It means that the statistical value of the variation time is smaller than the statistical value of the variation time of the special symbol determined under the first probability variation mode determination condition. Here, we will focus on the expected value of the variation time of the special symbol as the statistical value of the variation time of the special symbol, but the statistical value of the variation time of the special symbol is the maximum value, the mode value or the minimum value of the variation time of the special symbol. There may be.

The first probability variation mode determination condition is a condition according to the first probability variation mode special figure variation pattern table THt_b, and the second probability variation mode determination condition is a condition according to the second probability variation mode special diagram variation pattern table THt_c.
Since the probability of winning the jackpot in the high probability gaming state is “1/30” (see FIG. 4), referring to FIG. 24, the expectation of the variation time of the special symbol determined by the determination condition for the second probability variation mode The value is the product “29/30 × 0.9 × 1.5 (seconds)” of the probability that the special figure variation pattern THp_c11 is selected in one special figure determination and the corresponding fluctuation time, and one special figure. The product of the probability that the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c12 is selected by the determination and the corresponding fluctuation time “29/30 × 0.1 × 5 (seconds)”, and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c21 is selected by one special figure determination. The product of the probability of occurrence and the corresponding variation time “1/30 × 0.1 × 1.5 (seconds)”, and the probability that the special diagram variation pattern THp_c22 is selected in one special map determination and the corresponding variation time The sum of the product “1/30 × 0.9 × 5 (seconds)” (about 1.9 seconds). The expected value of the variation time of the special symbol determined under the first probability variation mode determination condition is also obtained in the same manner.

  Note that the above-mentioned “statistic value of variation time of special symbol” may be interpreted as “statistic value of variation time of special symbol” in the case where the result of the special symbol determination indicates a loss. You may be made to interpret as the "statistical value of the change time of a special symbol" in the case where the result of figure determination shows a jackpot.

  With reference to FIGS. 27A and 27B, a comparison between the first and second probability variation modes of the variation effect at the time of jackpot occurrence is shown. As shown in FIG. 27 (a), in the first probability variation mode, when the determination target TT is a big hit (that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is performed in the special figure determination), a predetermined preceding stage effect is performed in the variable effect. After reaching, a reach effect is performed, and then a jackpot suggestion effect that suggests that a jackpot game will be performed. The pre-stage effects include, for example, a tempering effect and a tempering success effect. It should be noted that the pre-stage production in the variation production at the time of losing can include a tempei failure production instead of the tempei success production. The jackpot suggesting effect includes, for example, stop display (temporary stop display, main stop display) of the first to third decorative symbols in the form of a doublet. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), in the second likelihood variation mode, when the determination target TT is a big hit (that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is performed in the special figure determination), The jackpot suggestion effect is performed without performing the effect and the reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 27 (c), the first stage production includes a blue design first stage production including a blue design tempering production and a blue design ten pie successful production, and a green design first production including a green design ten pie production and a green design tempering production. , It is roughly divided into a red design pre-stage effect including a red design tempering production effect and a red design tempering success production (see also FIG. 21).

  The blue design pre-stage production, the green design pre-stage production, and the red design pre-stage production each suggest an expectation KTA that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game and the jackpot game is 16R. This suggests an expectation KTB that is a jackpot game consisting of round games.

  However, the degree of expectation KTA suggested by the green design preceding stage effect or the red design preceding stage effect is higher than the expectation degree KTA suggested by the blue symbol preceding stage effect. For example, if the determination target TT wins a jackpot of any of special A to special D, the probability that the blue design pre-stage effect will be performed as the pre-stage effect is green or red design pre-stage effect is performed. If lower than the probability and / or the decision target TT wins the big hit of A or B, the probability (100% in this case) that the blue design first stage effect is performed as the first stage effect is set as the first stage effect. This is realized by making it higher than the probability (here, 0%) that the green or red pattern pre-stage production is performed.

  In addition, the expectation degree KTB suggested in the red symbol preceding stage effect is higher than the expectation degree KTB indicated in the blue symbol preceding stage effect or the green symbol preceding stage effect. For example, when the determination target TT wins a special B or D jackpot, the red design pre-stage effect is performed using the probability that the blue design pre-stage effect or the green design pre-stage effect is performed as the pre-stage effect. When lower than the probability, and / or when the determination target TT wins a big hit of tsu A, tsu B, special A or special C, a blue design pre-stage effect or a green design pre-stage effect is performed as the pre-stage effect. This is realized by setting the probability (here, 100%) as the preceding stage effect to be higher than the probability (here, 0%) that the red pattern preceding stage effect is performed.

――― About presence or absence of stage production ―――
In a situation where the number of changes HK since the previous jackpot game is relatively small, the player can select which symbol by operating in the first probability variation mode so that the tempering effect and the tempering success / failure effect can be performed. You can watch with a sense of tension and enjoy whether the tempering production and the tempering success / failure production are performed. However, if the number of fluctuations HK since the previous jackpot game is relatively large, it is highly likely that the tempering effect and the tempering success / failure effect have been repeatedly executed so far. Furthermore, there is a risk of annoying the repeated execution. Therefore, when the number of changes HK since the previous jackpot game exceeds the reference number HK _REF , the operation is performed in the second probability variation mode, so that the tempering effect and the tempering success / failure effect are not performed. This makes it possible to achieve speedy game progression that is expected to be favorable to the player.

――― Presence / absence of re-drawing production ―――
In addition, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be performed by the special figure determination in the high probability electric support game state, the first to third decorations in the blue, green, or red zodiac form in the jackpot suggestion effect in the first probability variation mode. After a temporary stop display of the symbol, through a re-lottery effect that may change the display mode of the first to third decorative symbols from blue double eyes to green or red double eyes, or from green double eyes to red double eyes The first to third decorative symbols are displayed for the main stop. The green doublet or red doublet is more advantageous to the player with respect to the game state after the jackpot game than the blue doublet, and the red doublet is more advantageous to the player with respect to the number of rounds of the jackpot game than the green doublet Therefore, the player can watch the re-lottery effect while enjoying it with tension. However, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be performed by special figure determination in the high probability electric support game state with “HK> HK _REF ”, the jackpot suggestion effect in the second probability variation mode is executed, and the jackpot suggestion effect is performed. Then, after temporarily displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a blue, green, or red double-tipped mode, the first to first display modes are displayed in the same display mode as when the temporary stop display is performed without executing the re-lottery effect. 3 Stop displaying the decorative symbols. In the second probability variation mode, speedy game progress that is expected to be preferable to the player can be realized by the amount of time for performing the re-lottery effect.

――― About promotion production ―――
In the second probability variation mode, the promotion effect is the main subject and the jackpot type is suggested. This will be explained in detail.

  First, as can be seen from a comparison between the hit stop eye determination table ATt_b (see FIG. 17) used in the first probability change mode and the hit stop eye determination table ATt_c (see FIG. 26) used in the second probability change mode, the special A˜ If any of the special D jackpots is won, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot game is played by the special figure determination and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game, After the first to third decorative symbols are more easily stopped and displayed in the form of blue dots than in the first probability change mode, and after the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue dots. The probability that the first or second promotion effect is executed is higher in the second probability variation mode than in the first probability variation mode. Although different from the content shown in FIG. 26, when a big hit occurs in the second probability variation mode, the first to third decorative symbols are always displayed in the form of a blue doublet without depending on the type of the big hit. You may make it display a stop.

  When the determination target TT is a special jackpot of special A or special C, the probability that the first promotion effect described above is executed after the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue double eyes. Is 10% in the first probability variation mode (see FIG. 17), and 90% larger in the second probability variation mode (see FIG. 26). When the determination target TT is a special jackpot of special B or special D, the probability that the above-mentioned second promotion effect is executed after the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue blue eyes. Is 6% in the first probability variation mode (see FIG. 17), and 80% larger in the second probability variation mode (see FIG. 26). As described above, in the second probability variation mode, instead of performing the tempering effect and the re-drawing effect in the variation effect, the execution probability of the first and second promotion effects is increased compared to the first probability variation mode, and after the variation effect. The presence / absence of the first and second promotion effects is mainly used to suggest whether or not the high probability electric support game state is set after the big hit game.

  Further, as can be seen from the comparison between the table ATt_b (see FIG. 17) and the table ATt_c (see FIG. 26), when the special B or special D jackpot is won, that is, the special bonus judgment is made for 16R. If it is determined to be performed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game, in the second probability variation mode, the first to third decorative symbols are blue or green The probability that the second promotion effect will be executed after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in the blue-stopper or green-stopper mode is easy to change in the first certain change. It is higher in the second probability variation mode than in the mode.

  When the determination target TT is a big hit of special B or special D, the above-described second promotion effect is executed after the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of blue or green eyes. The probability is 18% in the first probability variation mode (see FIG. 17), and is 90% larger in the second probability variation mode (see FIG. 26). As described above, in the second probability variation mode, instead of performing the tempering effect and the re-drawing effect in the variation effect, the execution probability of the second promotion effect is increased compared to the first probability variation mode, and the second after the variation effect is performed. The presence or absence of the promotion effect is mainly used to suggest whether the jackpot game to be executed is a jackpot game for 7R or a jackpot game for 16R.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine 100 described above will be referred to as a basic embodiment for convenience. Hereinafter, among a plurality of embodiments, a modification technique to the above-described basic embodiment will be described. As long as there is no description and there is no contradiction, the matters described in the basic examples apply to each example described later, and in each example, the description in each example is given priority for items that contradict the basic example. . As long as there is no contradiction, the matters described in any of the plurality of embodiments described below can be applied to any other embodiment (that is, any two or more of the plurality of embodiments). It is also possible to combine these embodiments).

[First embodiment]
A first embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  When it is determined by the special figure determination that the determination target TT is a loss (that is, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not performed), in the first probability variation mode according to the basic embodiment, the reach effect (normal reach effect or SP reach effect) ) Is performed and sometimes the reach effect is not performed (see FIG. 13), and in the second probability variation mode according to the basic embodiment, the execution of the reach effect is prohibited (that is, the reach effect is performed). The second control is executed (see FIG. 24). However, in the second control executed in the second probability variation mode, even in the case of a loss, it may be possible to execute a reach effect with a lower probability than in the first control.

  That is, when it is determined that the determination target TT is lost by the special figure determination, in the first probability variation mode according to the first example, a reach effect (normal reach effect or SP reach effect) is performed as in the basic example. The first control that may not perform the reach effect is executed (see FIG. 13), but in the second probability variation mode according to the first example, the execution probability of the reach effect is lower than the first control. 2 control is executed. Even if the reach effect is executed in the second probability variation mode, by making the execution probability low, it is possible to realize a game progress faster than in the first probability variation mode.

  FIG. 28 shows a table THt_c ′ used as the second specific variation mode special figure variation pattern table THt_c in the first embodiment. The table THt_c ′ is composed of a special figure variation pattern table THt_c1 ′ for loss and a special figure variation pattern table THt_c2 ′ for jackpot. The special figure variation pattern table THt_c1 'for loss includes special figure variation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c13. The jackpot special figure variation pattern table THt_c2 'includes special figure variation patterns THp_c21 to THp_c23.

The table THt_c is calculated from the end time of the jackpot game 1110 (see FIG. 8) of any of the special A to the special D, in the (HK _REF +1) th special figure determination (that is, in the second probability variation mode). Special pattern variation pattern judgment is performed using '.

  When the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the second probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c ′, the table THt_c1 ′ is used when the result of the judgment per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss (that is, no big hit). Is used to determine the special figure variation pattern, and the table THt_c2 ′ indicates that the result of the special figure per-determination and special-symbol design determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit (special A to special D, a big A or a big B big hit) The special figure variation pattern determination is performed using.

More specifically, in the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c ′, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like is used when the result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss. The table THt_c1 ′ is formed so that the variation patterns THp_c11, THp_c12, and THp_c13 are selected with a probability of 90%, 8%, and 2%, respectively. The variation times of the special symbols defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_c11, THp_c12, and THp_c13 are 1.5 seconds, 5 seconds, and 20 seconds, respectively.
When the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c ′, the result of the special figure hit determination and the special figure determination for the determination target TT is a big hit (special A to special D, pass A or pass B jackpot). The table THt_c2 ′ is formed so that the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_c21, THp_c22, and THp_c23 are selected with a probability of 10%, 89%, and 1%, respectively, using a special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like. . The special symbol fluctuation times defined by the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_c21, THp_c22, and THp_c23 are 1.5 seconds, 5 seconds, and 20 seconds, respectively.

  FIG. 28 also shows a table HEt_c ′ used as the second certain variation mode variation effect pattern table HEt_c in the first embodiment. The table HEt_c ′ includes variable effect patterns HEp_c11 to HEp_c13 and HEp_c21 to HEp_c23 that are associated one-to-one with the special figure variation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c13 and THp_c21 to THp_c23.

  Therefore, when the special figure variation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c13 and THp_c21 to THp_c23 are selected for the determination target TT, when the variation start command including information indicating the selection result is received, the effect control unit 403 Then, the variation effect patterns HEp_c11 to HEp_c13, HEp_c21 to HEp_c23 are selected, and the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern is executed. That is, for example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c13 is selected, the fluctuation effect by the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_c13 is executed, and when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_23 is selected, the fluctuation effect by the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_c23 is executed.

  Similar to the basic example (see FIG. 24), the variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_c11 and HEp_c12 is a basic loss effect, and the variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_c21 and HEp_c22 is a bitter stop effect. However, the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c12 may be a loss effect with a tempering effect similar to that in the variation effect pattern HEp_b12 (see FIG. 13). The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c13 is the same loss effect with the first reach as the variation effect pattern HEp_b13 (see FIG. 13), and the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c23 is the variation effect pattern HEp_b23 (see FIG. 13). This is the same effect as the first reach.

  Note that according to THt_c ′ and HEt_c ′ of FIG. 28, even when the determination target TT is determined to be a big hit by the special figure determination, the execution probability of the reach effect in the second probability variation mode than in the first probability variation mode. Becomes lower.

In addition, it can be said that the following operations are realized in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment.
When it is determined that the determination target TT is lost by the special figure determination (that is, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not performed), in the first probability variation mode, the normal reach effect is performed, the SP reach effect is performed, and the normal reach is performed. The first control, which may not perform the effect or the SP reach effect, is executed (see FIG. 13). In the second probability variation mode, the execution of the SP reach effect is prohibited (that is, the SP reach effect is not performed). 2 control is executed (see FIGS. 24 and 28). Here, the SP reach effect is a reach effect executed over a longer time than the normal reach effect, or a reach effect performed following the normal reach effect (see FIG. 15). For this reason, execution of the SP reach effect particularly in the case of losing can be a factor that impedes speedy game progress, but the SP reach effect is not executed in the second probability variation mode. It is possible to realize game progress faster than the probability variation mode.

[Second Embodiment]
However, in the second control executed in the second probability variation mode, it is possible that the SP reach effect is executed even in the case of a loss although the probability is lower than in the first control. A method for realizing this will be described as a second embodiment.

  That is, when it is determined by the special figure determination that the determination target TT is lost, in the first probability variation mode according to the second embodiment, the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the normal reach effect are also SP reach effects. Although the first control that may not be performed is executed (see FIG. 13), in the second probability variation mode according to the second embodiment, the second control that lowers the execution probability of the SP reach effect than the first control. Is executed. Even if the SP reach effect is executed in the second probability variation mode, by making the execution probability low, it is possible to realize a game progress faster than in the first probability variation mode.

  FIG. 29 shows a table THt_c ″ used as the second certain variation mode special figure variation pattern table THt_c in the second embodiment. The table THt_c ″ is composed of a special figure variation pattern table for loss THt_c1 ″ and a special figure variation pattern table for jackpots THt_c2 ″. The special figure fluctuation pattern table for loss THt_c1 ″ includes special figure fluctuation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c14. The jackpot special figure variation pattern table THt_c2 '' includes special figure variation patterns THp_c21 to THp_c24.

The table THt_c is calculated from the end time of the jackpot game 1110 (see FIG. 8) of any of the special A to the special D, in the (HK _REF +1) th special figure determination (that is, in the second probability variation mode). '' Is used to determine the special figure variation pattern.

  In the case where the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the second probability variation mode special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_c ″, the table THt_c1 when the result of the judgment per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss (that is, no big hit). ”Is used to determine the special figure variation pattern, and the table shows when the result of the special figure determination and special symbol determination for the determination target TT indicates a big jackpot (special A to special D, big A or big B big hit) Special figure variation pattern determination is performed using THt_c2 ''.

More specifically, when the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c ″, the special figure variation pattern random number or the like is used when the result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss. The table THt_c1 ″ is formed so that the figure variation patterns THp_c11, THp_c12, THp_c13, and THp_c14 are selected with a probability of 90%, 7%, 2%, and 1%, respectively. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_c11, THp_c12, THp_c13, and THp_c14 are 1.5 seconds, 5 seconds, 20 seconds, and 40 seconds, respectively.
When special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_c ″, the result of the special figure per-judgment determination and the special-figure symbol determination for the determination target TT is a big hit (special A to special D, pass A or pass B jackpot) , The special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c21, THp_c22, THp_c23, and THp_c24 are selected with a probability of 10%, 88.5%, 1%, and 0.5%, respectively, using a special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like. Further, a table THt_c2 ″ is formed. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_c21, THp_c22, THp_c23, and THp_c24 are 1.5 seconds, 5 seconds, 20 seconds, and 40 seconds, respectively.

  FIG. 29 also shows a table HEt_c ″ that is used as the second certain variation mode variation effect pattern table HEt_c in the second embodiment. The table HEt_c ″ includes variable effect patterns HEp_c11 to HEp_c14 and HEp_c21 to HEp_c24 that are associated one-to-one with the special figure variation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c14 and THp_c21 to THp_c24.

  Therefore, when the special figure variation patterns THp_c11 to THp_c14 and THp_c21 to THp_c24 are selected for the determination target TT, the presentation control unit 403 receives the variation start command including information indicating the selection result, respectively. Then, the variation effect patterns HEp_c11 to HEp_c14, HEp_c21 to HEp_c24 are selected, and the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern is executed. That is, for example, when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_c14 is selected, the fluctuation effect by the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_c14 is executed, and when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_24 is selected, the fluctuation effect by the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_c24 is executed.

  Similar to the basic example (see FIG. 24), the variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_c11 and HEp_c12 is a basic loss effect, and the variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_c21 and HEp_c22 is a bitter stop effect. However, the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c12 may be a loss effect with a tempering effect similar to that in the variation effect pattern HEp_b12 (see FIG. 13). The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c13 is the same loss effect with the first reach as the variation effect pattern HEp_b13 (see FIG. 13), and the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c23 is the variation effect pattern HEp_b23 (see FIG. 13). This is the same effect as the first reach. The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c14 is the same loss effect with second reach as the variation effect pattern HEp_b14 (see FIG. 13), and the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_c24 is the variation effect pattern HEp_b24 (see FIG. 13). This is the same effect as in the second reach.

  Note that, according to THt_c ′ ′ and HEt_c ′ ′ of FIG. 29, even when the determination target TT is determined to be a big hit by special figure determination, the SP probability effect is greater in the second probability variation mode than in the first probability variation mode. The execution probability of becomes low.

  Further, in the case of using THt_c ′ ′ in FIG. 29 in the second probability variation mode, the selection probability of the special figure variation pattern THp_c14 when the determination target TT is lost may be set to 0%. In this way, in the second probability variation mode, the SP reach effect is executed only when the jackpot is won, so that it functions as a jackpot confirmed effect (a confirmed effect suggesting that the jackpot game is executed). .

[Third embodiment]
A third embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the basic embodiment, the re-lottery effect is not performed in the variation effect in the second probability variation mode. However, in the second probability variation mode, when the determination target TT is a big hit, the re-lottery effect in the variation effect. May be performed. At this time, in the second probability variation mode, when the determination target TT is a big hit, the re-lottery effect may be always performed in the variable effect, or the re-lottery effect is performed in the variable effect. There may be a case in which the case where it is not performed is mixed.

  In the second probability variation mode, when the determination target TT is a big win, when the re-lottery effect is always performed in the variable effect, for example, according to the hit stop eye determination table ATt_b of FIG. 17 based on the result of the special figure determination. It is possible to determine the first and second doublet modes and perform a re-lottery effect based on the determined content.

[Fourth embodiment]
A fourth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the basic embodiment, in the first probability variation mode, when the determination target TT is a big hit, the re-lottery effect is always performed in the variable effect, but this need not be the case. That is, for example, in the first probability variation mode, when the determination target TT is a big hit, the re-lottery effect may not be performed in the variable effect, or the re-lottery effect is performed in the variable effect. There may be a case in which the case where it is not performed is mixed.

[Fifth embodiment]
A fifth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the variation effect by the second reach loss effect or the second reach hit effect, the SP reach effect is executed after the normal reach effect (see FIG. 14 and FIG. 15), but the second reach loss effect or the second reach. The SP reach effect may be executed without executing the normal reach effect in the variation effect by the attachment effect.

[Sixth embodiment]
A sixth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the basic embodiment, the variation effect due to the bitterness stop effect (see FIG. 25B) is not executed in the first probability variation mode, but when the determination target TT is a big hit in the first probability variation mode, 1 The variation effect by the bitterness stop effect may be performed with a predetermined probability less than (for example, 1%). At this time, a re-lottery effect may be performed after a bitter stop effect in the variation effect.

[Seventh embodiment]
The gaming machine 100 having the above-described contents is a type of gaming machine called a so-called loop machine, but the gaming machine 100 may be configured as a so-called V-loop machine. An embodiment in which the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine will be described as a seventh embodiment.

  FIGS. 30A to 30C are schematic views showing the internal structure of the special winning opening 111 according to the seventh embodiment. 30A to 30C, the vertical direction corresponds to the vertical direction in FIG. 1, and the right / left direction corresponds to the front / rear direction in FIG. That is, FIGS. 30A to 30C can be said to be views showing the internal structure of the special winning opening 111 when the gaming machine 100 is viewed from the left side. The internal area of the big prize opening 111 is an area into which a game ball can enter when the big prize opening 111 is open. Compared to the case where the big prize opening 111 is in the open state, when the big prize opening 111 is in the closed state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the internal area of the big prize opening 111. In effect, when the grand prize winning hole 111 is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the internal area of the big prize winning hole 111, and only when the big prize winning hole 111 is in the open state, A game ball can enter the inner area of the mouth 111. In FIGS. 30A to 30C, a broken line and a broken line represent the flow of the game ball.

  In FIG. 30A, the big prize opening 111 is in a closed state, and in FIGS. 30B and 30C, the big prize opening 111 is in an open state. In the inner area of the big prize opening 111, a V area 141, a non-V area 142, a guide member 143 for guiding a game ball that has entered the inner area of the big prize opening 111 to the V area 141 or the non-V area 142, and A distribution member 144 is provided for distributing whether or not a game ball that has entered the internal area of the big winning opening 111 enters the V area 141. It is synonymous that a game ball enters the V area 141 and that a game ball passes through the V area 141. 30A to 30C, the game ball that has entered the internal area of the big prize opening 111 moves in the front-rear direction (front-rear direction as viewed from the player) and moves to the V area 141 or the non-V area 142. Although it is assumed that the game head is headed, a configuration may be adopted in which a game ball that has entered the internal area of the special winning opening 111 moves in the left-right direction toward the V area 141 or the non-V area 142.

  The distribution member 144 is provided in the vicinity of the V region 141, and the V region 141 is a region that is opened only when the distribution member 144 is operating. The sorting member 144 is in a closed state (the state shown in FIG. 30B) that makes it difficult for the game ball to enter the V region 141, and an open state that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the V region 141 than in the closed state. One of the states (the state shown in FIG. 30C) is taken. Substantially, when the sorting member 144 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot enter the V region 141, and only when the sorting member 144 is in the open state, the V region of the game ball. It is possible to enter 141. Opening the sorting member 144 is also referred to as opening the sorting member 144 or opening the V region 141.

  When a game ball that has entered the internal area of the big winning opening 111 does not enter the V area 141, the game ball is guided to the non-V area 142. Therefore, when the sorting member 144 is in the closed state, the game ball is guided to the non-V area 142 without entering the V area 141. The non-V area 142 is an area that is always open, and a game ball guided to the non-V area 142 enters the non-V area 142. Although the details will be described later, the V area 141 functions as a probability variation function operation switch. When a game ball enters the V area 141, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 thereafter is controlled to the high probability gaming state.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots according to the seventh embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, as in the basic embodiment (see FIG. 6), there are special A, special B, general A, special C, special D and general B as jackpot types. The number of rounds for special A, continuous A, special C and continuous B is 7, and the number of rounds for special B and special D is 16. Note that “R” in the jackpot indicates a round.

  In the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratios that the jackpot becomes special A, special B, and total A are respectively 45%, 5%, 50%. In the judgment per special figure for the second special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the second starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the jackpot becomes special C, special D, and B is They are 30%, 50% and 20%, respectively. The special symbol design determination table TZt is formed so that the type of jackpot for the first and second special symbols is determined at the above-described ratio.

  As the specified maximum opening time, which is the maximum opening time of the grand prize opening 111 in each round game, a predetermined short opening time (for example, 0.2 seconds) and a predetermined long opening time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the short opening time. There is. Among the seven rounds that make up the jackpot game of each of A and B, the specified maximum opening time in a specific round is a short opening time, and the specified maximum opening time in other rounds is a long opening time . Of the seven rounds that constitute the jackpot game of each of Special A and Special C, the prescribed maximum opening time in six rounds including a specific round is a long opening time, and the prescribed maximum opening time in the remaining one round Is the short opening time. In round games where the short open time is the specified maximum open time, it is practically difficult to enter a game ball into the grand prize opening 111 (at most, even if there is a ball), special A, pass A In addition, it can be said that the number of rounds of the jackpot game of each of the special C and the communication B is substantially “6”. The specified maximum opening times of the 16 round games that constitute the jackpot games of the special B and special D are all long open times. A jackpot game including a lot of round games having a long maximum opening time as a specified maximum opening time has a larger number of winning balls that can be obtained by winning the winning prize slot 111 in the jackpot game, which is more advantageous to the player.

  During a jackpot game, a game ball entering the V area 141 (in other words, a game ball passing through the V area 141) is referred to as a “V prize”. V wins are easy in each jackpot game of Special A to Special D, whereas V wins are difficult in each jackpot game of A and B (that is, the former jackpot game and the latter In comparison with the jackpot game, the former jackpot game is easier to win V than the latter jackpot game, and the latter jackpot game is more difficult to win V than the former jackpot game).

  Since it is a well-known technique, a detailed description will be omitted, but a method for realizing easy / difficulty of V winning will be briefly described. The main control unit 401 opens and closes the sorting member 144 according to a predetermined sorting member opening pattern only in a specific round (for example, the fourth round) in an arbitrary jackpot game, and closes the sorting member 144 at other timings. Keep in state. In a specific round in each special jackpot game of special A to special D, the specified maximum opening time is a long open time, and if a right-handed hit is continuously made during the big jackpot game, it is distributed so that a V prize can be easily generated. A member release pattern is set. On the other hand, the specified maximum opening time is a short opening time in a specific round in each of the jackpot games of A and B, so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big prize opening 111 in a specific round. Even if the ball is played, the guidance is made so that the sorting member 144 is switched from the open state to the closed state before the game ball passes over the guide member 143 and reaches the sorting member 144 (that is, no winning is generated). The length of the member 143 is determined.

  If there is a V win during any type of jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to a high probability gaming state, and then the next jackpot (that is, immediately before the jackpot game) If the number of changes in the special symbol (that is, the number of times that the special symbol has been suspended through the change display) is greater than or equal to the high probability given number without the occurrence of the next jackpot as seen from the jackpot generated in FIG. Set the gaming state to a low probability gaming state. If there is no V prize during the jackpot game, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability gaming state after the jackpot game is over. The significance of the high-probability grant count is as described above.

  The number of high-probability assignments for the jackpots of Special A to Special D, A and B is all 10,000. Therefore, after the end of each jackpot game of special A to special D, pass A and pass B, including the occurrence of V prizes, the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 10,000 without any other jackpots (in other words, If the special figure determination is performed 10,000 times), the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is shifted from the high probability gaming state to the low probability gaming state. However, the gaming machine 100 is configured so that it is substantially impossible to generate a V prize in each of the big hit games of the A and B.

  Regardless of whether or not there is a V win in the jackpot game, after the jackpot game is over, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the electric support game state, and then the next jackpot (that is, immediately before When the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (that is, the number of times the special symbol has been fluctuated via the variable display) is greater than or equal to the number of times that the electric support is given, the game of the gaming machine 100 will not occur. Set the state to the non-electric support game state. The meaning of the number of times of providing electric support is as described above.

The number of times electric support is given to the jackpots of Special A to Special D is 10,000. Therefore, after the special jackpot game of any one of special A to special D is finished, when the number of times the special symbol fluctuates reaches 10,000 without any other big hits (in other words, when the special figure judgment is performed 10,000 times). ), The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is shifted from the electric support game state to the non-electric support game state.
The number of times electric support is given to the big hits of A and B is 20 times. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game of tsu A or tsu B, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 20 times without any other jackpots (in other words, when the special figure judgment is made 20 times), the game The gaming state of the machine 100 is shifted from the electric support game state to the non-electric support game state.

  Therefore, the game state changes triggered by the jackpot are summarized as follows.

In each jackpot game of special A to special D, it is easy to win a V, and if a right-hand hit is continued during the jackpot game, a V prize is usually generated.
After the big hit game of any of special A to special D including the occurrence of the V prize, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support gaming state, and then the next big hit (ie, If the number of times the special symbol fluctuates is greater than or equal to the number of high-probability grants and the number of electrification support grants (i.e., reaches 10,000) without the occurrence of the next jackpot) The gaming state is set to a low probability non-electric support game state.
If there is no V win during the jackpot game of any of special A to special D, after the jackpot game is over, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state, After that, when the next jackpot (that is, the next jackpot as seen from the jackpot that occurred immediately before) does not occur, and when the number of changes in the special symbol becomes equal to or greater than the number of times the electric support is granted (that is, reaches 10,000 times), the gaming machine 100 gaming states are set to a low probability non-electric support game state.

In each jackpot game of A and B, V winning is difficult and practically impossible.
After the completion of the big hit game of A or B that does not include the occurrence of the V prize, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support gaming state, and then the next big hit (that is, immediately before If the number of changes in the special symbol is greater than or equal to the number of times that the electric support is given without the occurrence of the next jackpot as seen from the generated jackpot, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the low probability non-electric support. Set to gaming state.
If a V-winning occurs during the jackpot game of A or B, after the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state, and then the next time The gaming state of the gaming machine 100 when the number of changes in the special symbol is equal to or greater than the number of times that the electric support is granted (that is, when it reaches 20 times) without generating a big jackpot (that is, the next jackpot as seen from the jackpot that occurred immediately before) Is set to a high-probability non-electric support game state, and after the jackpot game ends, the next jackpot does not occur, and the number of changes in the special symbol exceeds the high probability grant count and the power support grant count (that is, 10,000). The game state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low probability non-electric support game state.

  In order to realize the setting of these game states, in the game state setting process associated with the jackpot of any of special A to special D, if there is a V prize during the jackpot game, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag If both are turned ON and both the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are both set to “10000” and there is no V prize during the jackpot game, the high probability game flag is turned OFF and “0” is set to the high probability remaining game count X, the electric support game flag is turned ON, and “10000” is set to the remaining electric support game count J. In the game state setting process associated with the jackpot of A or B, if there is a V prize during the jackpot game, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are turned ON and the high probability game remaining count X and electric If “10” and “20” are set in the remaining game number J of the support game and there is no V prize during the jackpot game, the high probability game flag is turned OFF and the high probability game remaining number X is “0”. Is set, the electric support game flag is turned ON, and “20” is set to the electric support game remaining count J.

  As already described, the high probability remaining game number X set in the game state setting process is decremented by “1” every time the special figure determination is executed when “X ≧ 1”. When X = 0 ″, the high probability game flag is set to OFF, and the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the 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 case where the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine, what blue blue eyes, green double eyes, and red double eyes suggest will be described. Depending on the type of jackpot that has been selected, the first to third decorative symbols can be stopped and displayed in the blue or green or red or blue eyes in the changing production. As described in the examples.

  Therefore, since the red double-eyed eye is stopped and displayed only when the determination target TT wins the special B or special D jackpot, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of the red double eye (temporary). The effect to be displayed (stop display, final stop display) is that the judgment target TT wins a special B or special D jackpot, and therefore, a special V or special D winning prize and a 16R jackpot game is performed. It suggests.

  In the same way, the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of green eyes (temporary stop display, main stop display) is won when the determination target TT is a big win of any of special A to special D Therefore, it is suggested that either special A to special D can be easily won a V-winning game by any one, and special B or special D can be a V-winning game and 16R worth of big hit games will be performed. It is suggested that the possibility of being displayed is lower than the stop display according to the red-and-white form of the first to third decorative symbols.

  In the same way, the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of blue eyes (temporary stop display, main stop display) is that the determination target TT is special A to special D, and A and B. It is suggested that one of the jackpots is won, and therefore either a bonus winning game with special A to special D winnings easily or a winning jackpot game with difficult winning of V winnings through either A or B At the same time, it is suggested that the possibility of winning a V winning by special B or special D and 16R jackpot game is lower than the stop display by the red-and-white form of the first to third decorative symbols, This suggests that the possibility of a jackpot game that is easy to win a V prize by A to Special D is lower than the stop display according to the red or green double eyes of the first to third decorative symbols.

  Similarly to the case where the gaming machine 100 is configured as a loop machine, even when the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine, the blue pattern preceding stage effect, the green symbol preceding stage effect, and the red symbol preceding stage effect (see FIG. 27C). ) Suggests the degree of expectation KTA and KAB, respectively. However, when the V gaming machine 100 is configured as a V loop machine, the expectation degree KTA indicates the expectation degree that the jackpot game that can be executed is a jackpot game that is easy to win a V prize by special A to special D, and the expectation degree KTB Indicates the expectation that the jackpot game that can be executed is easy to win a V by Special B or Special D and is a jackpot game for 16R.

  As in the case where the gaming machine 100 is configured as a loop machine, even when the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine, the green pattern preceding stage effect or red is more than the expectation KTA suggested by the blue pattern preceding stage effect. Expectation KTA suggested in the first stage of the design is better, and the expectation KTB suggested in the first stage of the red design is better than the expectation KTB suggested in the first stage of the blue or green design. Should be higher.

  As can be seen from the comparison between the hit stop eye determination table ATt_b (see FIG. 17) used in the first probability variation mode and the hit stop eye determination table ATt_c (see FIG. 26) used in the second probability variation mode, the special A to the special D If any of the jackpots is won, that is, if it is determined by special figure determination that a V-winning game with easy V winning is performed, the first to third decorative symbols in the second probability variation mode are higher than those in the first probability variation mode. The probability that the first or second promotion effect will be executed after the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the blue-zolo mode is easy It is higher in the second probability variation mode than in the first probability variation mode. Although different from the content shown in FIG. 26, when a big hit occurs in the second probability variation mode, the first to third decorative symbols are always displayed in the form of a blue doublet without depending on the type of the big hit. You may make it display a stop.

  In the gaming machine 100 formed as a V-loop machine, the first promotion effect is based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicating the special jackpot of the special A or special C, that is, based on the result of the special figure determination. It is suggested that the jackpot game to be executed is a jackpot game that is easy to win V, and the second promotion effect is that the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a special B or special D jackpot, That is, it is suggested that the jackpot game executed based on the result of the special figure determination is easy to win V and is a jackpot game for 16R.

  The present invention may be applied to a type of gaming machine that is not classified as a loop machine or a V-loop machine.

[Eighth embodiment]
An eighth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the high probability electric support game after the jackpot game 1110, the method for switching the target effect mode from the first probability variation mode to the second probability variation mode as the variation number HK increases is described above, but the target effect according to the variation number HK. The mode switching method is not limited to this.

  For example, in the high probability electric support game after the jackpot game 1110, the target effect mode may be alternately and repeatedly switched between the first probability variation mode and the second probability variation mode as the number of variations HK increases. More specifically, for example, the following may be used.

Referring to FIG. 32, when “HK ≦ HK _REF [1]” after the end of jackpot game 1110, effect control unit 403 sets the first probability variation mode as the target effect mode and sets the first probability variation mode. Various effects including a variation effect are performed, and when “HK _REF [1] <HK ≦ HK _REF [2]”, the second probability variation mode is set as the target effect mode and the variation effect is included in the second probability variation mode. Perform various productions. After that, when “HK _REF [2 × j] <HK ≦ HK _REF [2 × j + 1]” is established, the first certain variation mode is set as the target representation mode, and various representations including variation representation in the first certain variation mode. When “HK _REF [2 × j + 1] <HK ≦ HK _REF [2 × (j + 1)]” is established, the second certain variation mode is set as the target rendering mode and the variation representation is included in the second certain variation mode. Various effects are performed (j is a natural number). HK _REF [i] represents a predetermined i-th reference number, and “HK _REF [i] <HK _REF [i + 1]” holds for an arbitrary integer i.

At this time, after the jackpot game 1110 of any of Special A to Special D is over,
When “HK ≦ HK _REF [1]” or “HK _REF [2 × j] <HK ≦ HK _REF [2 × j + 1]” is established, the special variation pattern table THt_b is used for the first certain variation mode special variation pattern table THt_b. So that the decision can be made, and
When “HK _REF [1] <HK ≦ HK _REF [2]” or “HK _REF [2 × j + 1] <HK ≦ HK _REF [2 × (j + 1)]” is established, the special variation pattern table for the second certain variation mode As the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using THt_c,
The table THt_b and the table THt_c may be associated with each of the special A to special D.

[Ninth embodiment]
A ninth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. After the end of the jackpot game 1110 of any of the special A to special D, whether or not to switch the target effect mode between the first and second certain variation modes according to the number of fluctuations HK, etc., to the player's operation means It may be determined according to the contents. The operation means here includes an effect button 121 and a cross key 122.

  For example, after the jackpot game 1110 of any one of special A to special D is finished, the first custom control for switching the target effect mode between the first and second certain variation modes as in the basic embodiment according to the number of fluctuations HK, and the variation According to the second custom control that maintains the target effect mode in the first certain variation mode regardless of the number of times HK, the third custom control that maintains the target effect mode in the second certain variation mode regardless of the number of variations HK, and the variation number HK As in the eighth embodiment, the gaming machine 100 can select which of the fourth custom controls to switch the target effect mode between the first and second probability change modes is executed according to the input operation content to the operation means. May be configured.

  This will be further described with reference to FIG. The condition that the winning game (big hit game or small hit game) is not being executed, the number of held information U1 and U2 are both zero, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped is referred to as a temporary game stop determination condition. When the condition is satisfied, there is a possibility that the game is stopped (game stop is temporarily determined).

  When the provisional game stop determination condition is established, the main control unit 401 transmits a customer waiting command to the effect control unit 403. The effect control unit 403 manages the customer waiting effect flag that is OFF when the customer waiting command is not received. In the customer waiting effect process that can be executed by the effect control unit 403, when the customer waiting command is received, the effect control unit 403 starts measuring the elapsed time from the reception time of the customer waiting command, and the elapsed time is a predetermined time ( For example, the customer waiting effect flag is turned ON when the time reaches 2 seconds. However, the measurement is stopped when the hold increase command or the change start command is received (that is, when the provisional game stop determination condition is not satisfied), and the measurement time is initialized to zero. In addition, when the hold increase command or the change start command is received when the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 switches the customer waiting effect flag to OFF.

  When the depression of the effect button 121 is detected when the customer waiting effect flag is ON, the effect control unit 403 can display a predetermined menu image (menu screen) on the image display unit 104, and the menu image is displayed. When a predetermined operation is input to the operation means while being displayed, one of the first to fourth custom controls is selected according to the input operation content. The effect control unit 403 executes the effect according to the custom control selected here in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game 1110. In the initial state of the gaming machine 100, the first custom control is selected.

  Even when the customer waiting effect flag is OFF, the selection operation of the first to fourth custom controls may be accepted under specific conditions. For example, when the jackpot game 1100 is being executed, an image that prompts the user to select one of the first to fourth custom controls is displayed on the image display unit 104, and is selected based on the input operation content to the operation means at this time. The effect according to the custom control may be executed in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game 1110. Or, for example, in the low-probability non-electric support game state, every time a change display of a special symbol is started, an operation to the operation means is accepted for a certain time (for example, 5 seconds), and depending on the contents of the operation received at this time, Which of the first to fourth custom controls is to be executed may be determined.

  Since the correspondence relationship between the special A to special D and the special figure variation pattern table is fixed in the gaming machine 100, the setting of the first to fourth custom controls affects the selection method of the special variation pattern. Absent. In the case of using the method of the ninth embodiment, it is preferable to prepare a variation effect pattern table suitable for each of the first to fourth custom controls and perform an effect according to each custom control (the first to be described later). The same applies to the tenth embodiment).

[Tenth embodiment]
A tenth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The selection of the first to fourth custom controls may be performed only by an administrator of the gaming machine 100 (such as a clerk of a gaming facility where the gaming machine 100 is installed).

  For example, a specific setting device (not shown) capable of switching the state in a plurality of stages is provided on the back surface of the effect control board (not shown) on which the effect control unit 403 is mounted, and according to the setting content for the specific setting device, Any one of the first to fourth custom controls may be selected and adopted. When the gaming machine 100 is used for a game by a player, the effect control unit 403 executes an effect according to the custom control selected here.

  A volume setting device (not shown) mounted on the effect control board may also function as the specific setting device. The volume setting device is volume adjusting means that can be operated by the administrator of the gaming machine 100 and cannot be operated by the player. The volume here refers to the volume of sound output from the speaker 115. Note that the volume control means that can be operated by the player is provided separately in the gaming machine 100 and is generally realized by the cross key 122.

  Alternatively, for example, any one of the first to fourth custom controls may be selected according to the operation content to the operation means that can be performed only by the administrator of the gaming machine 100.

  This will be described with reference to FIGS. 34 (a) and (b). By pressing a power switch (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 100, the gaming machine 100 can be switched between a power-on state and a power-off state. The power-on state of the gaming machine 100 is a state in which power for driving the gaming machine 100 is supplied to the gaming machine 100 and the gaming machine 100 operates. The power-off state of the gaming machine 100 means that the power is As a result, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped without being supplied to the gaming machine 100. When the gaming machine 100 is switched from a power-off state to a power-on state by pushing a power switch while pushing a RAM clear switch (not shown) provided on a main control board on which the main control unit 401 is mounted, A clear preparation state is entered (see FIG. 34A). By pressing the RAM clear switch again in the RAM clear preparation state, the game information of the gaming machine 100 can be initialized (RAM clear). That is, the gaming machine 100 can be brought into an initial state.

  When the effect button 121 is pressed in the RAM clear preparation state, the effect control unit 403 causes the image display unit 104 to display an initial setting menu image as shown in FIG. An operation using the operation means is accepted. When a predetermined operation is input to the operation means while the initial setting menu image is displayed, one of the first to fourth custom controls is selected according to the input operation content. When the gaming machine 100 is used for a game by a player, the effect control unit 403 executes an effect according to the custom control selected here.

[Eleventh embodiment]
An eleventh embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. As already mentioned, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous for the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (that is, more And the special figure determination information acquired by the establishment of the second start condition is more preferential than the special figure determination information acquired by the establishment of the first start condition. Special figure determination is performed. For this reason, in the electric support game state in which the second starting condition is easily established, it is advantageous for the player not to display the first special symbol as much as possible (the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine). Even more so).

  In consideration of this, when the special figure determination information (hereinafter sometimes referred to as special 1 determination information) based on the establishment of the first start condition becomes the determination target TT in the electric support game state, the second start condition Special symbol determination information based on establishment (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as special 2 determination information) becomes longer than the time when the determination target TT is changed (that is, the first special symbol variation time). The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt may be configured (so that it becomes longer than the fluctuation time of the second special symbol) (the table THt may be modified from that shown in the basic embodiment or the like).

  That is, for example, in the special figure variation pattern determination in the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state (in other words, in the first probability variation mode, the second probability variation mode, or the revenge mode), the variation of the second special symbol The special figure variation pattern table so that the minimum value (for example, 20 seconds) determined as the variation time of the first special symbol is longer than the minimum value (for example, 2 seconds) determined as the time. It is preferable to configure THt (the table THt may be modified from that shown in the basic embodiment or the like). As a result, in the case where the second determination information is not stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a and the first special symbol is changed and displayed in the electric support game state, the next special figure determination is performed. Since it takes a relatively long time, it is easier to store the second determination information in the storage area 413a by generating a prize for the second start port 106 during that time.

  In addition, when the second determination information as the determination target TT is lost in the electric support game state, the number of the second determination information stored in the storage area 413a is a predetermined number (a natural number of 4 or less, for example, 1 or 2). If it is less than that, the special figure variation pattern table THt may be configured so that the variation time of the second special symbol is longer than when it is not (the table THt is shown in the basic embodiment etc. May be modified from

  That is, for example, in the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state (in other words, in the first probability variation mode, the second probability variation mode, or the revenge mode), the second determination information as the determination target TT is lost. In addition, the minimum value (for example, 15 seconds) of the variation time of the second special symbol when the number of stored second determination information in the storage area 413a (that is, the number of held information U2) is less than a predetermined number is used as the determination target TT. To be longer than the minimum value (for example, 2 seconds) of the variation time of the second special symbol when the second determination information is lost and the number of the second determination information stored in the storage area 413a is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. In addition, a special figure variation pattern table THt is preferably configured (the table THt may be modified from that shown in the basic embodiment or the like). Thereby, when the number of the second determination information stored in the storage area 413a is small in the electric support game state, it takes a relatively long time until the next special figure determination is performed. It is easy to increase the number of stored second determination information by winning a prize.

[Twelfth embodiment]
A twelfth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  A mode that suggests a change when the target effect mode is switched from any one of the normal mode, the first probability variation mode, the second probability variation mode, and the revenge mode to any other one of them. A switching effect may be performed.

  FIG. 35 shows an example of the mode switching effect when the target effect mode is switched from the first probability change mode to the second probability change mode. The mode switching effect in FIG. 35 includes a display of an image of the character “Shippu mode rush!” Suggesting that the target effect mode is switched from the first probability variation mode to the second probability variation mode. Audio output and the like. Here, the gust mode is a name of the second probability change mode in the game, and a dollar $ mode (see FIG. 36A) described later is a name of the first probability change mode in the game.

For example, in the example of FIG. 8, after the jackpot game 1110 is over, when the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the lost variation effect when the variation number HK is the reference number HK _REF , FIG. The mode switching effect may be performed. In order to secure the execution time of the mode switching effect, after the end of the jackpot game 1110, when the variation number HK is the reference number HK _REF , the variation time of the special symbol when the variation number HK is less than the reference number HK _REF The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt may be configured to be longer than the special symbol fluctuation time by a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) (the table THt may be modified from that shown in the basic embodiment). .

[Thirteenth embodiment]
A thirteenth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  In the image display unit 104, a predetermined background image is displayed, and an image showing a decorative design, a reserved image, and the like are displayed on the background image. The normal mode, the first probability variation mode, the second probability variation mode, the revenge The background images displayed in the mode may be different from each other.

  FIGS. 36A and 36B show examples of display contents of the image display unit 104 in the first probability variation mode and the second probability variation mode, respectively. A first probability variation mode background image that is a background image in the first probability variation mode and a second probability variation mode background image that is a background image in the second probability variation mode are different from each other. In the second probability variation mode, since the variation time of the special symbol (expected value of variation time) is shorter than that in the first probability variation mode, the second probability variation mode background image feels more speed than the first probability variation mode background image. Such an image (such as an image seen by a sprinting motorbike driver or an image of a game character sprinting) may be used. In addition, in the first and second probability variation mode background images, an image of the character “dollar $ mode” suggesting that the current target rendering mode is the first certain variation mode, and the current target rendering mode is the second certain variation. It is good to include an image of the character “Gaze Mode” that suggests the mode.

  The display size and display position of the first to third decorative symbols (corresponding to SZL, SZR, and SZC) may be different between the first and second probability variation modes.

  Specifically, for example, when the target effect mode is the first probability variation mode, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a large size at the approximate center of the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. However, the first to third decorative symbols may be displayed in a small size smaller than the large size at the corner of the image display unit 104 during the period during which the reach effect is performed among the variable effects. In the first probability variation mode, the player's attention is drawn to the tempering effect, etc., and the player is particularly interested in which symbol the tempering is performed, which is an important concern of the player. .

  On the other hand, when the target effect mode is the second probability change mode, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a small size smaller than the large size at the corner of the image display unit 104 (however, in the variable effect, When the three decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a hollow, the first to third decorative symbols may be displayed in a large size at the approximate center of the image display unit 104). In the second probability variation mode, no tempering effect or the like is performed. Therefore, an image of another effect displayed on the center of the image display unit 104 (a running bike) without paying attention to the first to third decorative symbols. This is for the player to see an image that the driver of the player sees, an image of a game character sprinting, etc.).

[14th embodiment]
A fourteenth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the fourteenth embodiment, a hold image that can be displayed in the first and second probability change modes will be described. In the first and second probability change modes, it is possible to display a hold image based on the establishment of the first start condition, but here, the hold information number U1 based on the establishment of the first start condition is zero. Assume that the number U2 of hold information based on the establishment of the second start condition is 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4.

As shown in FIG. 37, five positions HP _{0 to} HP ₄ are set in the lower area in the display area of the image display unit 104. For any integer i, position HP _{i + 1} is adjacent to the left side of position HP _i . The effect control unit 403 can display one hold image at each of the positions HP _{1 to} HP _4, and can display the right image at the position HP ₀ in the changing effect.

  One reserved image has a special figure determination information (here, special 2 determination information) stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a, that is, a special figure corresponding to the special figure determination information. It is an image showing that the right of determination (special symbol determination in special symbol processing) is reserved. Performing special figure determination on the reserved special figure determination information is expressed as “digestion”. Further, the special figure determination information or the hold image that is put on hold may be simply referred to as “hold”.

Even after a special figure determination information (special figure determination in special symbol processing) is performed on the noticed special figure determination information as one particular special figure determination information as a determination target TT, that is, Even after the right of special figure determination for the noticed special figure determination information is digested, an image corresponding to the right can be displayed at the position HP ₀ , and the image is referred to as the right image. The right image for the noticed special figure determination information is displayed at the position HP ₀ when the variation effect for the noticed special figure determination information is performed, and before the variation effect ends or when the variation effect ends. It is erased from position HP ₀ (ie, it is not displayed).

FIG. 38 shows a state in which the hold image is displayed at each of the positions HP _{1 to} HP _{4 and} the right image is displayed at the position HP ₀ when the changing effect is performed. Hereinafter, the hold images displayed at the positions HP ₁ , HP ₂ , HP ₃ , and HP ₄ are referred to as a hold 1 image, a hold 2 image, a hold 3 image, and a hold 4 image, respectively. The hold 1 to hold 4 images may be called first to fourth hold images. For convenience of explanation, the right image is also referred to as a stored image, and any of the stored images 0 to 4 or the stored images 0 to 4 is collectively referred to as a stored X image.

In the image display unit 104, the reserved images are digested in order from those displayed on the right side. More precisely, the special display determination information corresponding to the hold image displayed on the right side in the image display unit 104 is digested in order. Therefore, for example, the first to fourth special figure determination information is acquired in the order of the first, second, third, and fourth special figure determination information by four sequential establishments of the first start condition. Assuming that the first to fourth special figure determination information is stored in the figure determination information storage area 413a, the reserved images corresponding to the first, second, third, and fourth special figure determination information are respectively stored. Protect 1 image, Protect 2 image, Protect 3 image, and Protect 4 image are displayed. The effect control unit 403 additionally displays one hold image for any of the positions HP _{1 to} HP _{4 in} the hold increase process executed when the hold increase command is received. When a hold increase command indicating that the hold information number U2 has increased from (i-1) to i is received, one hold image is additionally displayed at position HP _i in the hold increase process (i is an integer). .

  Referring to FIG. 39, there are a plurality of modes as the preserved X image, and the preserved X image is displayed in any of the plurality of aspects. Here, it is considered that the plurality of aspects are composed of different first to fourth aspects. The difference or change in the aspect of the retained X image includes the difference or change in the color, shape, pattern, or the like of the retained X image. Here, it is considered that the difference or change in color corresponds to the difference or change in aspect. Further, for the sake of concrete explanation, the preserved X images of the first, second, third, and fourth modes are white preserved X images (circular images having colors based on white) and blue preserved X images, respectively. With images (circular images with colors based on blue), green preserved X images (circular images with colors based on green), red preserved X images (circular images with colors based on red) Suppose there is. The blue, green, and red reserved images are collectively referred to as color reserved images.

  Among the white, blue, green, and red preserved X images, the reliability associated with the preserved X image is the highest in the red preserved X image, the second highest in the green preserved X image, and the blue preserved X image. The third highest in the image and the lowest in the white preserved X image. Therefore, the display of the blue, green, and red preserved X images can be said to be an effect suggesting that the expectation of the jackpot of the special figure determination information corresponding to the preserved X images is higher than the display of the white preserved X images. . Among these, the display of the blue, green, or red reserved image can be said to be a kind of prefetching notice effect based on the result of the prior determination. The reliability and the expectation of jackpot are the same.

For example, with respect to a certain prior determination target, the probability that the result of the prior determination with respect to the prior determination target indicates a jackpot and the red and green reserved images are applied to the prior determination target, respectively, v _R , v _G , when the result of the pre-determination for the pre-determination target indicates a loss and the probability that the red and green reserved images are applied to the pre-determination target is represented by r _R and r _G , respectively. The reliability of the red reserved image (that is, the expectation of the jackpot suggested by the red reserved image) is represented by “(100 × v _R / (r _R + v _R )) [%]” and the green reserved image (That is, the expected degree of jackpot suggested by the green reserved image) is represented by “(100 × v _G / (r _G + v _G )) [%]”, and the former is more reliable than the latter. Based on the results of prior judgment, the production system The control unit 403 determines the mode of the reserved image. After displaying a reserved image of a certain color for one special figure determination information, it is also possible to change the color of the reserved image in a direction of increasing the reliability, and such a change is also a result of prior determination. May be performed based on. Although the relationship between the red and green reserved images has been described, the same applies to the reserved images of other colors, and the same applies to the right images.

  It should be noted that five or more modes may be set as the retained X image modes, and a retained X image mode (for example, gold) associated with higher reliability than the red retained X image may be provided. Further, details (for example, size and shape) of the image may be different between the reserved image and the right image.

  The method of determining and changing the color of the reserved image may be the same between the first and second probability change modes, or may be different from each other. Several examples in which they are different from each other between the first and second probability variation modes will be described.

  For example, the display of the color hold image is permitted only in any one of the first and second probability change modes, and the display of the color hold image is restricted on the other side (the color hold image regardless of the result of the prior determination). May not be displayed).

  Further, for example, the probability that a color hold image is displayed in any one of the first and second probability change modes may be higher than the other. An example of this realization method will be described. For the sake of concrete explanation, a reserved image that is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104 based on the currently received increase command is referred to as a new reserved image.

  When receiving the hold increase command, the effect control unit 403 determines to perform the hold effect with a positive predetermined hold effect probability less than 1 by lottery using the effect random number. When it is determined that the hold effect is to be performed, the effect control unit 403 displays the result of the prior determination included in the hold increase command so that the above-described reliability level relationship among the white, blue, green, and red hold images is satisfied. The color of the new reserved image is determined based on the indicated information, and the new reserved image having the determined color is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104. For example, when the prior determination target is a loss, the color of the new reserved image is determined as white, blue, green, and red with a probability of 90%, 5%, 3%, and 2%, respectively, and prior determination When the target is a big hit, the colors of the new reserved image are determined to be white, blue, green, and red with a probability of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 40%, respectively. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the hold effect is to be performed, a white hold image is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104 as a new hold image.

  Here, the hold effect probability used in the first probability change mode may be higher than the hold effect probability used in the second probability change mode. In this case, the probability that the color hold image is displayed in the first probability change mode is the second probability change mode. Higher than that at. As a result, in the first certain variation mode in which the number of changes after the jackpot game is relatively small, a lively effect using the display of the color hold image can be realized, while the number of changes after the jackpot game is relatively large. In the second probability change mode in which a simple effect is preferred, a simple effect in which a color hold image is hardly displayed is realized.

  Conversely, the hold effect probability used in the second probability change mode may be higher than the hold effect probability used in the first probability change mode. In this case, the probability that the color hold image is displayed in the second probability change mode is the first probability change mode. Higher than that at. As a result, in the first probability variation mode, the expectation degree of jackpot is suggested mainly using the reach production etc., while in the second probability variation mode in which the variation time is short and the execution of the reach production etc. is difficult, the display mode of the hold image It is possible to suggest the degree of expectation of jackpot using mainly.

  In addition, even if the prior determination target is lost in the first probability variation mode, a predetermined color hold image may be displayed for the prior determination target, while in the second probability variation mode, the prior determination target is a big hit. Only in certain cases, it may be permitted to display a predetermined color hold image for the prior determination target. In this case, the display of the predetermined color hold image in the second probability variation mode functions as a definite effect that suggests that the prior determination target corresponding to the predetermined color hold image is a big hit. The predetermined color reserved image may be an arbitrary color reserved image or a specific color reserved image (for example, a red color reserved image).

  Conversely, in the second probability variation mode, even if the prior determination target is lost, a predetermined color hold image may be displayed for the prior determination target, while in the first probability variation mode, the prior determination target is a big hit. Only when it is, it may be permitted to display a predetermined color hold image for the prior determination target. In this case, the display of the predetermined color hold image in the first probability change mode functions as a definite effect that suggests that the prior determination target corresponding to the predetermined color hold image is a big hit. The predetermined color reserved image may be an arbitrary color reserved image or a specific color reserved image (for example, a red color reserved image).

  In addition, when special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a, the reserved image is not displayed in any one of the first and second probability variation modes, and only in the other. A hold image may be displayed. When the hold image is not displayed, the hold information number image indicating the hold information numbers U1 and U2 may be displayed in a predetermined area of the image display unit 104. The hold information count image may be displayed even when the hold image is displayed.

[Fifteenth embodiment]
A fifteenth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  With reference to FIGS. 40A and 40B, button effects that can be performed by the effect control unit 403 in an arbitrary variation effect will be described. In the button effect, the effect control unit 403 sets an operation effective period having a predetermined time length during the execution period of the variable effect. The operation effective period refers to a period during which an operation by pressing the effect button 121 is effective. When the effect button 121 is not pressed yet during the operation valid period, the effect control unit 403 displays an image for prompting the player to input an operation for the effect button 121 on the image display unit 104.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 40B, an image for prompting the player to input an operation on the effect button 121 includes a button image 1310 that imitates the effect button 121 and an effective period that indicates the operation effective period of the effect button 121. An image 1320 is included. Then, the effect control unit 403 monitors whether or not the effect button 121 is pressed during the operation effective period, and when the effect button 121 is pressed during the operation effective period (more specifically, when the effect button 121 is pressed). If detected, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed in response to the pressing. Usually, the operation-related effect is executed immediately after the effect button 121 is pressed. The button effect includes at least a button prompting effect by displaying the button image 1310 and the effective period image 1320 and an operation corresponding effect in response to pressing of the effect button 121. In the button effect, when the effect button 121 is not pressed within the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 may perform the operation corresponding effect after the operation effective period expires.

  The operation corresponding effect may be an effect based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT. That is, for example, the operation corresponding effect may be a notice effect that suggests the degree of expectation of the jackpot of the determination target TT. As the notice effect, various forms such as a display of a cut-in image and an action effect of a movable accessory can be taken. The operation-corresponding effect may be a winning effect that finally announces (declares) whether or not the determination target TT has won the jackpot.

  In addition, in the period in which the button effect is performed (including the period in which the button prompting effect is performed and the period in which the operation-corresponding effect is performed), the first to third small decorative patterns (FIG. 40 ( (b) corresponding to KZ) is displayed. Since the button effect is the main effect during the period during which the button effect is being performed, the first to third decorative symbols are made small in size so that the player's attention is easily directed to the button effect. The display is variably displayed at a position that is not so conspicuous (for example, a position close to any of the four corners of the image display unit 104).

  A method of using the button effect as described above in the first and second probability variation modes will be described.

  For example, although the button effect may be performed in the first probability variation mode, the button effect is not performed in the second probability variation mode in response to the short variation time of the special symbol in the second probability variation mode. May be.

  Alternatively, for example, button effects are performed in the first and second probability change modes. In the first probability variation mode, both the notice effect and the winning effect can be executed as the operation corresponding effect in the button effect. On the other hand, in the second probability variation mode, the operation corresponding effect in the button effect is only the winning effect. More specifically, when receiving a change start command indicating that the special figure change pattern THp_c12 or THp_c22 (see FIG. 24) is selected in the second probability change mode, the effect control unit 403 displays the first to third decorative symbols. The button effect may be executed at the same time (including substantially the same time) as the start of the change display, and the winning effect may be performed in response to the pressing of the effect button 121 (selection of the special figure change patterns THp_c11 and THp_c21) Sometimes button production is not performed). In this winning effect, when the special figure variation pattern THp_c12 is selected, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern, and when the special figure variation pattern THp_c22 is selected, What is necessary is just to stop-display the 1st-3rd decoration design by the aspect of eyes.

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Consider the invention embodied in the embodiments described above.

The gaming machine W _{1 according} to one aspect of the present invention has a special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is performed, and a symbol is displayed when the special game determination is performed. And a symbol display control means for displaying the result in a variable manner and displaying the result of the special game determination, and a special for executing the special game when the special game determination is made to perform the special game. A game execution means, a game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player after the special game is performed, and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, and The means is capable of executing a specific effect (eg, reach effect) suggesting that the special game is likely to be performed when the symbol variation display is performed in the advantageous game state, Said advantageous game When it is determined that the special game is not performed in the state, when the specific effect is performed (for example, corresponding to a lose effect with reach) and when the specific effect is not performed (for example, corresponding to a basic lose effect) Can be executed, or the second control can be executed to prohibit the execution of the specific effect or to lower the execution probability of the specific effect than the first control. The control to be executed is switched from the first control to the second control when the number of fluctuations of the symbol from the end of the game execution exceeds a predetermined number (eg, HK _REF ).

  As a result, when the number of symbol fluctuations since the end of the execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number of times, the execution of the specific effect when it is determined not to perform the special game is refrained. Progress becomes feasible.

Game machine W ₂ in accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a special game determination means for performing whether special game determination of performing favorable special game to the player, when the special game determination is made, the symbol When the special display is determined to be performed in the special game determination, the special display is executed when the special display is determined to be displayed in a variable manner by the graphic display means and stopped in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination. A special game execution means, a game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player after the special game is performed, and an effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect, The effect execution means is a first specified as a specific effect (eg, reach effect) that suggests that the special game is likely to be performed when the symbol variation display is performed in the advantageous game state. Production (eg normal) Reach effect), or a second specific effect (e.g., SP reach effect) performed over a longer time than the first specific effect or performed following the first specific effect. When it is determined that the special game is not performed in the advantageous gaming state, the first specific effect is performed (for example, corresponding to the first reach lose effect) and the second specific effect is performed (for example: The first control in which there is a case where neither the first specific effect nor the second specific effect is performed (for example, corresponding to the basic lose effect), or the execution of the second specific effect Or the second control that lowers the execution probability of the second specific effect than the first control, and in the advantageous gaming state, the change in the symbol from the end of the previous execution of the special game Number of times is predetermined Number (Example: HK _REF) when exceeded, and switches to the second control control to be executed from the first control.

  As a result, when the number of symbol variations from the end of the previous execution of the special game exceeds a predetermined number, the execution of the second specific effect when it is determined not to perform the special game is refrained. Game progress can be realized.

Gaming machine W ₃ according to another aspect of the present invention, a special game determination means for performing whether special game determination of performing favorable special game to the player, the symbols on the basis of the result of the special game determination symbol And a variable time determining means for determining a variable time for variable display on the display means, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination after the variable time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the symbol. Advantages advantageous to the player after the special game is executed and the special game executing means for executing the special game when it is determined that the special game is determined by the symbol display control means and the special game determination Gaming state control means capable of controlling a game in a gaming state, wherein the variation time determining means has a number of fluctuations of the symbol exceeding a predetermined number of times in the advantageous gaming state since the end of execution of the previous special game. And In addition, the variation time can be determined under the condition that a short time is easily determined as the variation time as compared with the case where it is not.

  As a result, when the number of symbol fluctuations from the end of execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number of times, it is expected that the fluctuation time will be relatively short, so that speedy game progression can be realized. .

Further, the effect execution means provided in the gaming machines W ₁ , W _2, or W ₃ can operate in the first effect mode or the second effect mode according to the number of fluctuations of the symbol in the advantageous game state, for example, When the symbol variation count is less than or equal to the predetermined number of times, the symbol is operated in the first effect mode, and when the symbol variation frequency exceeds the predetermined number of times, the symbol may be operable in the second effect mode.
In the first effect mode, in the target effect executed when it is determined that the special game is to be performed, the special game may be performed after performing a predetermined first effect (eg, pre-stage effect). A third effect suggesting that the special game is to be performed after a second effect (eg, reach effect) suggesting that it is high (eg, a temporary stop display of a decorative symbol in the form of a doublet, a main stop display) On the other hand, in the second effect mode, a fourth effect (e.g., decoration in the form of a doublet) suggesting that the special game is performed without going through the first effect and the second effect in the target effect. (Temporary stop display of the symbol, main stop display) may be performed.

  It should be noted that the reach effect in the gaming machine 100 can be understood as a kind of “a specific effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of a special game”. In this case, in the gaming machine 100, since the tempered success effect is performed before the reach effect, the tempered success effect may be understood as a kind of specific effect.

The special game determination means, special game execution means, game state control means, and variation time determination means in the gaming machine W ₁ , W _2, or W ₃ are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example.
The symbol displayed and controlled by the symbol display control means may be considered as a special symbol in the gaming machine 100, or may be considered as a decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol. Therefore, the symbol display control means in the gaming machine W ₁ , W ₂ or W ₃ is realized by the main control unit 401 or the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, for example.
The effect execution means in the gaming machine W ₁ , W _2, or W ₃ is realized, for example, by the effect control unit 403 in the gaming machine 100, or is realized by the effect control unit 403 and the effect realizing element (effect means).

  Special games include games that involve opening a special prize opening. The special prize opening may be the big prize opening 111, and thus the special game may be a game (for example, a big hit game) with the opening of the big prize opening 111. In this case, the special game determination in the special game determination means includes determination per special figure, and may further include special figure symbol determination and special figure variation pattern determination.

  With regard to the gaming state, the advantage / disadvantage is, for example, high / low winning probability of jackpot lottery (high / low probability of determining that a special game is performed) Equivalent to whether support is granted or not.

  In the description of each of the embodiments described above, it may be considered that the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied when a game ball enters (wins) the starting port 105 or 106. Strictly speaking, the following may be considered. That is, a game ball entering the starting port 105 or 106 (specifically, the detected ball is detected by the starting port SW 414a or 414b) corresponds to the establishment of a predetermined acquisition condition. Special figure determination information is acquired. After that, when the acquired special figure determination information reaches the state of being read as the determination target TT from the special figure determination information storage area 413a in the special symbol processing, this corresponds to the establishment of the start condition, and when the start condition is satisfied Special figure determination is performed on the special figure determination information.

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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.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to other gaming 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 111 Grand prize opening 401 Main control part (Special game determination means, Special game execution means, Game state control means, Change time determination means)
403 Production control unit (production execution means)

Claims (5)

Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player;
Fluctuation time determining means for determining a fluctuation time for variably displaying symbols on the symbol display means based on the result of the special game determination;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner indicating a result of the special game determination after the variation time has elapsed since the variation display of the symbol is started;
If it is determined in the special game determination that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for executing the special game;
After the special game is performed, game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player;
Production execution means for performing a predetermined production,
The variation time determining means determines, in the advantageous gaming state, a short time as the variation time when the number of variations of the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number of times, as compared to when it is not. The variation time can be determined under conditions that are easily performed,
The effect execution means can execute any one of a plurality of different mode effects including a first mode effect and a second mode effect, and the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game in the advantageous game state. A gaming machine , wherein when the number of fluctuations exceeds a predetermined number, the mode effect to be executed is switched from the first mode effect to the second mode effect . Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player;
When the special game determination is made, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbols in a variable manner on the symbol display means, and stopping and displaying in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination;
If it is determined in the special game determination that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for executing the special game;
After the special game is performed, game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player;
Production execution means for performing a predetermined production,
The production execution means
It is possible to execute any one of a plurality of different mode effects including the first mode effect and the second mode effect,
In the advantageous gaming state, it is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the special game is highly likely to be performed when the symbol variation display is performed ,
When it is determined that the special game is not performed in the advantageous gaming state, the first control in which the specific effect is performed or the specific effect is not performed, or the execution of the specific effect is prohibited. Alternatively, the second control can be executed to lower the execution probability of the specific effect than the first control,
In the advantageous gaming state, when the number of changes in the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number, a mode effect is performed in which the control to be executed is switched from the first control to the second control and executed. A gaming machine that switches from the first mode effect to the second mode effect . Special game determination means for performing a special game determination as to whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to a player;
When the special game determination is made, the symbol display control means for displaying the symbols in a variable manner on the symbol display means, and stopping and displaying in a manner indicating the result of the special game determination;
If it is determined in the special game determination that the special game is to be performed, special game execution means for executing the special game;
After the special game is performed, game state control means capable of controlling the game in an advantageous game state advantageous to the player;
Production execution means for performing a predetermined production ,
The production execution means
It is possible to execute any one of a plurality of different mode effects including the first mode effect and the second mode effect,
In the advantageous gaming state, as the specific effect suggesting that the special game is highly likely to be performed when the symbol change display is performed, the first specific effect or the first specific effect is more effective than the first specific effect. A second specific effect that can be performed over a long period of time or subsequent to the first specific effect;
When it is determined that the special game is not performed in the advantageous gaming state, the first specific effect and the second specific effect are performed when the first specific effect is performed and when the second specific effect is performed. There is a case where there is no first control, or the second control that prohibits the execution of the second specific effect or lowers the execution probability of the second specific effect than the first control can be executed,
In the advantageous gaming state, when the number of changes in the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game exceeds a predetermined number, a mode effect is performed in which the control to be executed is switched from the first control to the second control and executed. A gaming machine that switches from the first mode effect to the second mode effect .   In the advantageous gaming state, the minimum value of the changeable time that can be determined is the number of times of change compared to the first interval in which the number of changes in the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game does not exceed the predetermined number of times. Is smaller in the second section where the number exceeds the predetermined number
The gaming machine according to claim 1.   Further provided is a variation time determining means for determining a variation time for variably displaying the symbol on the symbol display means based on the result of the special game determination,
  In the advantageous gaming state, the minimum value of the changeable time that can be determined is the number of times of change compared to the first interval in which the number of changes in the symbol from the end of execution of the previous special game does not exceed the predetermined number of times. Is smaller in the second section where the number exceeds the predetermined number
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that.

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