JP6309551B2 - 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.

  Many game machines can control a game in a specific game state (for example, a high probability game state) advantageous to the player after the jackpot game (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In addition, as a jackpot game, there are many gaming machines that can perform a plurality of jackpot games (for example, an 8-round jackpot game and a 16-round jackpot game) having different degrees of advantage.

JP 2007-54406 A

  Whether or not the game is controlled in a specific game state (for example, a high probability game state) after the jackpot game is an important concern for the player. Whether or not the jackpot game to be executed is a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player is also an important concern for the player. If it is possible to realize a new production for important interests, the production will be diversified and the entertainment of the game will be improved. Needless to say, it is important to introduce new effects and methods in order to have the gaming machine enjoy the game while suppressing the tiredness of the game.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game with respect to the effects related to the special game.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention executes a special game when a determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed. A special game execution means, a game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player after the special game is executed, and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, The special game execution means can execute at least a first special game and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game as the special game, and the game state control means includes: The game can be controlled in the specific game state after any of the first special game and the second special game is executed, and the effect execution means is configured to execute the special game when the special game is executed. Play in a specific gaming state It is possible to execute a specific effect that suggests that there is a high possibility of being controlled, and suggests that when the specific effect is executed, the special game is highly likely to be executed based on the determination result of the determination means. The special effect can be executed, and before the special effect is executed, a turn effect suggesting whether or not the special effect is executed can be executed, and the second special game is performed in the turn effect. It is possible to suggest that there is a possibility of being executed.

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

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 explanatory drawing of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing of the aspect of a doublet. It is a figure which shows the example of the fluctuation production including the reach production. It is a figure which shows the example of a chance eye effect. It is explanatory drawing of the aspect of a chance eye effect. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of some fluctuation effects. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of several fluctuation effects in connection with a chance eye effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a re-lottery effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of the image display part at the time of the non-execution and execution of a lever probability zone effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a deformation | transformation display of the image display part at the time of execution of a lever probability zone effect. It is explanatory drawing of the period when a lever probability zone effect is performed. 10 is a flowchart of command reception processing by an effect control unit. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a hold image. It is explanatory drawing of the lever certain zone effect which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern table which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Example of this invention and shows the flow of some fluctuation effects performed at the time of execution of a lever accuracy zone effect. It is a flowchart of the production start process which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 1st Example of this invention and shows the table referred by the lever accuracy zone effect determination process (A). It is explanatory drawing regarding several probabilities and expectation in connection with 1st Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing regarding several probabilities concerning 2nd Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the prefetch notice effect which utilized the lever accuracy zone effect in connection with 3rd Example of this invention. It is a flowchart of the reservation increase process which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention. It is a flowchart of the production start process which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention. It is a flowchart of the production | presentation completion | finish process which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention and shows the table referred by the lever accuracy zone effect determination process (B). It is explanatory drawing regarding several probabilities and expectation in connection with 3rd Example of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention and shows the basic chance eye generation | occurrence | production effect performed at the time of execution of a lever accuracy zone effect. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention and is a figure which shows the chance generation | occurrence | production effect with a turning chance performed at the time of execution of a lever accuracy zone effect. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention and is a figure which shows the chance chance gaze effect with a turning performed at the time of execution of a lever accuracy zone effect. It is a figure which shows the some production mode which concerns on 4th Example of this invention. It is a figure concerning the 7th example of the present invention and is a figure showing the example of a display of the image display part at the time of non-execution and execution of a specific production. It is a schematic diagram which shows the internal structure of the special winning opening based on 10th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on 10th Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on 11th 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. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

  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 game machine 100 and the game board 101, and the rear refers to the player facing the game machine 100 and the game board 101 unless otherwise specified. 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 count at the timing when the winning of the game ball to the start port 105 or 106 is detected (that is, when 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 1/300 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 becomes 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, special A, special C, and special B is 8, 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. Therefore, each jackpot game of Special B and Special D is more advantageous to the player than each jackpot game of Special A, Special C, A and B. 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 60%, 5%, and 35%, 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 These are 30%, 35%, and 35%, 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 for the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (that is, more Easy to get many prize balls). 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 prize 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.

<< Description of contents and flow of various productions >>
Next, some effects that can be performed by the effect control unit 403 will be described. 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.

  In FIG. 7A, SZL, SZR, and SZC represent a first decorative symbol, a second decorative symbol, and a third decorative symbol, respectively. The first to third decorative symbols are also referred to as a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol, respectively. 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.

  Referring to FIG. 7B, the effect control unit 403 assigns each of the first to third decorative symbols to the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “ Stop display in any of 9 types of numeric symbols with 4 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 6 ”,“ 7 ”,“ 8 ”,“ 9 ”, and special symbols different from numeric symbols. Can do. Note that a character design or the like to which an alphabet or the like is assigned may be used instead of the numerical design. Special symbols include a symbol that suggests execution of a so-called pseudo-continuous effect, a symbol that suggests a transition to a certain effect mode, and the like.

  Each numeric symbol is classified into one of a blue symbol, a green symbol, and a red symbol. A blue symbol is a symbol that is given one of the numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, or “8” and is based on blue, and a green symbol is the number “1” or “5”. And “9” is given to a design based on green, and a red design is a design to which any of the numbers “3” and “7” is given and based on red. In addition, in the following, the numerical symbols to which the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9” are respectively attached. 1 design, 2 designs, 3 designs, 4 designs, 5 designs, 6 designs, 7 designs, 8 designs, and 9 designs.

  In the present embodiment, stopping the i-th decorative symbol in a certain manner means stopping the i-th decorative symbol at a predetermined symbol corresponding to the aspect. In addition, stopping and displaying the i-th decorative symbol and the j-th decorative symbol in a common manner means stopping and displaying the i-th decorative symbol and the j-th decorative symbol with a common numerical symbol or a common special symbol. (I and j are different integers).

  The effect control unit 403 can stop and display the first to third decorative symbols in the form of double eyes or non-zero eyes according to the result of the special figure determination. The doublet refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are aligned with a common numeric symbol on a predetermined effective line. The stop display of the first to third decorative symbols by the double eyes corresponds to any jackpot or specific jackpot notice. The non-zero eye refers to a state where the first to third decorative symbols are not aligned with a common numerical 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.

  Referring to FIGS. 8A to 8C, there are different types of blue eyes, green eyes, and red eyes in the forms of the eyes. The blue double-eyed pattern refers to a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are arranged in a blue pattern to which a common number is assigned, and the green double-eyed pattern is a number that is common to the first to third decorative symbols. Indicates a state in which the symbols are arranged in the green design to which the symbol is assigned, and the red double-eyed eye indicates a state in which the first to third decorative symbols are arranged in a red symbol to which a common number is assigned.

  There are 3 designs and 7 designs. The 3 design zebra eye refers to the state where the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols are arranged in 3 designs, and the 7 design zebra eye is the state where the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols are arranged in 7 designs. Point to. There are several types of blue and green double eyes, as well as red double eyes, but the description thereof is omitted.

When the change control command 403 is received that indicates that the determination target TT has won the jackpot of the letter A or letter B, the effect control unit 403 sets the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols to the blue or yellow When it is determined by the eyes and then a change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the determined stop mode.
When the change control command 403 is received indicating that the determination target TT has won the jackpot of the special A or special C, the production control unit 403 sets the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols as blue zodiac and green zodiac. When it is determined to the eye or the third symbol, and then a change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the determined stop mode.
When the change control command 403 is received indicating that the determination target TT has won the jackpot of special B or special D, the effect control unit 403 sets the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols as blue zodiac and green zodiac. When the third, third, or seventh symbol is determined, and then a change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the determined stop mode.

  The stop display mode of the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols by blue zodiac eyes, green zodiac eyes, 3 design zodiac eyes, and 7 design zodiac eyes all indicate that the winning of the jackpot (that is, the jackpot game is performed) Yes.

  However, since the 7-pattern double stitches are stopped and displayed only when the determination target TT wins the special B or special D jackpot as a rule, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in the form of the 7-pattern double-rows. The effect of stop-displaying in FIG. 5 suggests that the determination target TT has won the special B or special D jackpot.

  Thinking in the same way, the three-slotted design symbol is stopped only when the judgment target TT wins a jackpot of any of the special A to special D in principle, so the first to third decorative symbols are displayed. The effect of stopping and displaying in the form of a three-pattern double-spot suggests that the determination target TT has won a jackpot of any of special A to special D.

  In the same way, the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of blue or green double eyes is won when the judgment target TT wins a big hit of any of special A to special D and continuous A and continuous B. Suggests that

The effects suggesting that the special A, special B, special C, and special D jackpots are won are the effects suggesting that the special A, special B, special C, and special D jackpot games will be performed, respectively. In addition, it is an effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game.
The productions suggesting that the winnings of tsutsu A and tsukotsu are won are the ones suggesting that the jackpot game by tsutsu A and tsu B is performed, respectively, and after the jackpot game, low probability electric support This effect suggests that the game is controlled in the gaming state.

[Reach production]
The effect control unit 403 can perform a reach effect after temporarily stopping the first and second decorative symbols in a common mode (a common numeric symbol) in the variation effect.

  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 number “2”, the player recognizes that the i-th decorative symbol is the symbol with the number “2”. As can be done, it means that the symbol with the numeral “2” is continuously displayed as a i-th decorative symbol for more than a predetermined time while vibrating in a predetermined display area in the image display unit 104 (i is an integer).

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) represents the probability (possibility) that one piece of special figure determination information (here, the determination target TT) has won the jackpot. . 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. In addition, in this embodiment, when it is simply a jackpot or jackpot game, it may be considered to indicate a jackpot or jackpot game of any of Special A to Special D, A and B.

  Referring to FIG. 9, in the variable effect including the reach effect, the first and third decorative symbols (corresponding to SZL, SZR, and SZC in FIG. 9) start the variable display after the start of the variable display. The two decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a state where they are aligned with a common symbol (the symbol “2” in FIG. 9), and then a predetermined reach effect is performed. In the reach effect, for example, a game problem (such as a problem in which the main character defeats an enemy character in the game) occurs, and an effect indicating whether or not the problem is achieved is executed. Before the reach effect is performed, when the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at a common symbol, the first and second decorative symbols are arranged so that the player can easily see the first and second decorative symbols. Temporarily stopped at a predetermined large size. During execution of the reach effect, small-sized first and second decorative symbols arranged in common symbols for viewing the reach effect are temporarily displayed in the upper left corner and the upper right corner of the image display unit 104, for example. Stopped (small size is smaller than the large size). During the execution of the reach effect, the third decorative symbol may be displayed in a small size in an arbitrary display area in the image display unit 104 (variable display at a higher speed than the first and second decorative symbols).

  When the determination target TT wins any one of the jackpots, an effect (for example, displaying a moving image showing how the hero character wins the enemy character) showing how the game task is achieved is performed. The first to third decorative symbols of the size are temporarily stopped and displayed near the center of the image display unit 104 in the form of a doublet, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols of the large size are of a doublet Is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the determination target TT is a loss, an effect (for example, displaying a moving image showing a state where the main character is defeated by an enemy character) indicating that the game task is not achieved is performed and a large-sized first The first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed near the center of the image display unit 104 in a non-zero pattern, and when a variable stop command is received, the large first to third decorative symbols are changed to a non-zero pattern. Is displayed.

  The reach production shown in FIG. 9 is merely an example of the reach production. In the gaming machine 100, a plurality of reach effects having different contents can be executed.

[Expectation of jackpot (reliability)]
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, expectations suggestive jackpot Produce _{Q 2} are expected calculation formula "(100 × v / (r + v)) [%]" is represented by.

Effect Q ₂ is based on the results of the special symbol judgment for special symbol determination information Q _1, to be located in the advance notification effect that takes place during the variation of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q _1, a special symbol determination based on the results of the pre-determination to information Q _1, it may be a look-ahead prediction effect performed before starting the variation of the special symbols that correspond to special symbol determination information Q _1. The jackpot expectation may also be referred to as jackpot reliability or simply reliability.

In addition, the expectation degree of a specific jackpot can be determined. Specifically, for example, in the case in which special symbol determination information Q ₁ is obtained based on the establishment of the first start-up condition, the special symbol judgment for special symbol determination information Q ₁ result is "JP A or JP B _"together represented by the result of the special symbol judgment for special symbol determination information Q ₁ is" v _AB "probability effect Q ₂ is performed on the special symbol determination information Q ₁ and a" that jackpot through a If the probability that the production Q ₂ is executed with respect to the special figure determination information Q ₁ is represented by “r _AB ”, the jackpot of the special A or special B suggested by the production Q ₂ The degree of expectation (expectation degree at which the special A or special B jackpot game is executed) is expressed by an expectation degree calculation formula “(100 × v _AB / (r _AB + v _AB )) [%]”. . Other types of jackpot expectations are defined in the same way.

[Chance Eye Direction]
A specific pre-determined object whose expected degree of jackpot is suggested by the pre-reading notice effect is referred to as a pre-reading object. A chance eye effect, which is a kind of prefetch notice effect, will be described. When the effect control unit 403 determines to perform a chance eye effect on a certain prefetch target, the first to first aspects of the chance eye in one or more variable effects before the special figure determination for the prefetch object is performed. 3 Stop displaying decorative symbols. That is, the chance eye effect is an effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in a chance eye manner.

FIG. 10 shows an example of the chance eye effect. The mode of chance eyes is a specific mode (specific mode of speckled eyes) indicating a loss, and indicates a specific combination of the first to third decorative symbols. The chance eye effect is an effect that is executed based on the result of the pre-determining of the prefetch target, and the expectation level of the jackpot of the prefetch target (the probability that the jackpot game will be performed based on the result of the special figure determination for the prefetch target). It may be an effect suggesting that it is higher than the predetermined expectation degree KT _REF . The execution of the chance eye effect may indicate that the expectation of the jackpot of the prefetch target is higher than the non-execution of the chance eye effect.

  11A to 11D, there are a plurality of types of chance eye effects as chance eye effects. The mode of chance eyes is different among a plurality of types of chance eye effects. There are multiple types of chance eye effects. Blue pattern chance eye effects, which are the effects of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols on the blue symbol chance, and the first to third decorative symbols on the green symbol chance. It is roughly classified into a green symbol chance effect that is an effect to be displayed and a red symbol chance eye effect that is an effect to stop and display the first to third decorative symbols at the red symbol chance.

  At the blue symbol chance, the first to third decorative symbols are non-zolo, but are aligned with the blue symbol. At the green design chance, the first to third decorative symbols are non-zolo eyes but are arranged in the green design. At the red symbol chance, the first to third decorative symbols are non-zolo, but are aligned with the red symbol.

  The red symbol chance eye effect is a 3 symbol chance eye effect in which the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the third symbol chance, and the first to third decorative symbols are stopped on the seventh symbol chance. It is subdivided into 7 symbol chance eye effects that are effects to be performed. In the third symbol chance, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are the three symbols, three symbols, and seven symbols, respectively. In the 7th symbol chance, the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol are 7 symbols, 7 symbols, and 3 symbols, respectively.

  The expectation of execution of the jackpot game suggested by the chance eye effect may be different between the multiple types of chance effect effects. Specifically, for example, the degree of expectation of the execution of the jackpot game suggested by the chance eye effect is higher in the green chance eye effect than in the blue chance eye effect, and the red chance eye effect is further than in the green chance eye effect. It can be expensive.

[Overview of variation production]
12A to 12D show an outline of typical effects executed in the variable effects. In the following, in order to avoid confusion with the temporary stop, the stop display of the decoration symbol in response to the reception of the change stop command (complete stop display without slight change) may be referred to as the 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 (such as any numeric symbol) corresponding to the aspect.

  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. 12 (a)), in response to the reception of the change start command, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and then 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 eye shape other than the chance eye, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are the non-zero eye shape other than the chance eye. To display this stop.

  In the variation effect by the tempering losing effect (see FIG. 12B), 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) differently from at least one of the first and second decorative symbols, the first to third decorative symbols other than chance eyes are displayed in response to receiving the change stop command. This stop display is made in the form of eyes.

  In the variation effect by the reach effect with reach (see FIG. 12C), 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 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 loss production with reach, after a successful tempering effect, a predetermined reach effect is performed, and after reaching the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is different from the first and second decorative symbols (temporary successful tempering effect). A mode that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a mode different from the mode of the first and second decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed, and then the first to third decorative symbols other than chance eyes are displayed in response to receiving the variable stop command. To display this stop.

  In the variation effect by the reach effect with reach (see FIG. 12D), the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is displayed after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to receiving 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, a predetermined reach effect is performed after the tempe success effect, and after reaching the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is shared with the first and second decorative symbols (in the tempered successful effect). Fluctuation stop after temporary stop display in the first and second decorative symbols in the temporary stop display) (that is, after the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the form of double eyes) In response to receiving the command, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet. 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).

  With reference to FIGS. 13A to 13C, when the determination target TT is lost and the reach effect is not performed in the change effect for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 performs the change effect in the change effect. , A basic chance eye generation effect, a scoring chance eye gaze effect, or a scoring chance eye generation effect can be performed.

  In the variation effect by the basic chance eye generation effect (see FIG. 13A), after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the change start command, the above-mentioned tempering effect and reach effect are performed. The first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a chance-like manner without performing the above-mentioned chance and without performing a chance eye-catching effect described below, and when the variable stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed as chances. This stop display is made in the form of eyes.

  In the variation effect by the scoring chance gaze effect (see FIG. 13B), the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is displayed after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to receiving the variation start command. ) And the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner that can constitute any chance (for example, the third symbol chance or the seventh symbol chance), and then the third decorative symbol (middle symbol). However, a chance eye-catching effect that suggests whether or not the temporary stop display is performed in a form that forms a chance eye together with the first and second decorative symbols is performed for a predetermined time. In the scoring chance gaze production, after the chance scoring production, a chance eye failure production is performed. In the chance eye failure effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in such a manner that the chance eye is not formed, and the first to third decorative symbols other than the chance eye are displayed in response to receiving the change stop command. This stop display is made in the form of eyes.

  In the variation effect by the effect of generating the chance to bend (see FIG. 13C), the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is displayed after the first to third decorative symbols are started to be displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command. ) And the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner that can constitute one of the chances (for example, the third symbol chance or the seventh symbol chance), and then the above-mentioned chance effect is performed. . In the turn chance generation effect, after the chance turn effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a form in which the chance eye is formed, and the first to first responses are received in response to the reception of the change stop command. 3 Stop displaying the decorative symbols in a chance-like manner.

  Note that the chance chances in the above description of the basic chance eye generation effect, the scoring chance eye effect, and the scoring chance eye generation effect may be any of blue, green, and red symbol chance eyes, especially the 3 symbol chance eyes or 7 The pattern chance may be used.

  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.

  In the case where the first Zoro eyes form is a blue Zoro eyes, the second Zoro eyes form is any one of Blue Zoro eyes, Green Zoro eyes, and Red Zoro eyes. When the first order is a green order, the second order is either a green order or a red order. When the first doublet pattern is a three-pattern doublet, the second doublet pattern is either a three-design doublet or a seven-design doublet. When the first doublet pattern is a 7-pattern doublet, the second doublet pattern is always a 7-pattern doublet.

[Lever certain zone production]
With reference to FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b), the lever accuracy zone effect which is a kind of zone effect will be described. FIGS. 15A and 15B show examples of display contents of the image display unit 104 when the lever accuracy zone effect is not executed and when it is executed. In the image display unit 104, a predetermined background image is displayed, and an image showing a decorative design, a character image, and the like are displayed on the background image. The background images are referred to as a normal background image and a zone background image, respectively. The normal background image and the zone background image are different background images. The zone background image may include a character image ("Lever probability? Zone" in FIG. 15B) indicating to the player that the lever accuracy zone effect is being performed. Note that there may be a plurality of types of normal background images and zone background images.

  When the lever certain zone effect is executed, a predetermined zone sound effect and zone music that are not output when the lever certain zone effect is not executed are output from the speaker 115. The output of the zone background image, the zone sound effect, and the zone tune is a component of the lever certain zone effect, and a player who has viewed them can recognize that the lever certain zone effect is currently being performed.

  As shown in FIG. 16, if the determination target TT related to the variation effect when the lever accuracy zone effect is performed is a jackpot, the jackpot is a jackpot of any one of special A to special D (therefore, Character information 1110 suggesting that there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game by the jackpot may be displayed on the image display unit 104 at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect (above The possibility may be 100%, or less than 100% and close to 100%). Although details will be described later, when a jackpot is generated when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, the probability that the jackpot is a jackpot of any of special A to special D is 100% or less than 100% Is controlled so as to have a predetermined probability close to 100%.

  The lever probability zone effect is an effect performed over a predetermined lever probability zone effect period.

  The lever probability zone effect may be a kind of the notice effect that is executed based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, when the lever certain zone effect is used as the notice effect, the lever certain zone effect period falls within one variable period. One fluctuation period (one fluctuation period) refers to a period during which one special symbol fluctuation display is performed based on the result of one special figure determination. When the lever probability zone effect is used as the notice effect, the start timing of the lever probability zone effect period may coincide with the start timing of the variable period (that is, the start timing of the variation display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol). However, the end timing of the lever probability zone effect period may be after the start timing of the fluctuation period, and the end timing of the lever accuracy zone effect period is the end timing of the fluctuation period (that is, the stop timing of the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol) They may coincide with each other or may be before the end timing of the fluctuation period.

  The reverberation zone effect may be a kind of prefetch notice effect that is executed based on the result of the pre-determination of the prefetch target.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the lever certain zone effect is used as a prefetching notice effect, the lever certain zone effect period may be executed over two or more variable periods. When the lever accuracy zone effect is used as a pre-reading notice effect, the start timing of the lever accuracy zone effect period may be the start timing or the end timing of the first variable period, or between them, and the lever accuracy zone The end timing of the effect period may be the start timing or end timing of the second variable period, or between them. Here, the second fluctuation period is a fluctuation period after the first fluctuation period, and one or more other fluctuation periods exist between the first fluctuation period and the second fluctuation period. May be.

[Flowchart of command reception processing]
With reference to FIG. 18, the command reception processing by the effect control unit 403 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process. In the command reception process, the effect control unit 403 first determines whether or not a hold increase command is received from the main control unit 401 (step S111).

  If the pending increase command has not been received (N in step S111), the process directly proceeds to step S114. If the hold increase command has been received (Y in step S111), the production control unit 403 uses the pre-determination result information indicating the pre-determination result included in the hold increase command in step S112 based on the hold increase command. The information is stored in the RAM 433, and the holding increase process is performed in step S113, and then the process proceeds to step S114. In the hold increase process, a hold image indicating that the special figure determination information is stored in the special figure determination information storage area 413a is additionally displayed on the image display unit 104. For example, when the number of special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413a increases from 2 to 3, the number of reserved images displayed on the image display unit 104 increases from 2 to 3 as shown in FIG. To do. In addition, a detailed example of the hold increase process will be described later.

  In step S <b> 114, the effect control unit 403 determines whether a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 401. If the change start command has not been received (N in step S114), the process directly proceeds to step S116. If the change start command has been received (Y in step S114), the effect control unit 403 performs an effect start process for starting the change effect corresponding to the change start command (step S115), and then proceeds to step S116. Transition. In the effect start process, a fluctuating effect corresponding to the result of the special figure determination of the determination target TT is started, and details will be described later.

  In step S <b> 116, the effect control unit 403 determines whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 401. If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (N in step S116), the process directly proceeds to step S118. If the change stop command has been received (Y in step S116), the effect control unit 403 performs an effect end process for ending the executed change effect (step S117), and then proceeds to step S118. In the effect end process, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a manner that represents the result of the special figure determination indicated by the change start command or the change stop command. Details will be described later.

  In step S <b> 118, the effect control unit 403 determines whether a normal symbol command has been received from the main control unit 401. As the normal symbol commands, there are a common symbol variation start command and a common symbol variation stop command set in the normal symbol processing of the main control unit 401. If the normal symbol command has not been received (N in step S118), the process directly proceeds to step S120. If the normal symbol command has been received (Y in step S118), the effect control unit 403 performs the general symbol effect process (step S119), and then proceeds to step S120. Although details are omitted, in the normal drawing production process, for example, after starting the execution of the general drawing production dependent on the general drawing change start command in response to the reception of the general drawing change start command, the normal drawing fluctuation stop command is received. Along with this, the general drawing production is stopped.

  In step S <b> 120, the effect control unit 403 determines whether an opening command has been received from the main control unit 401. If the opening command has not been received (N in step S120), the process directly proceeds to step S122. If the opening command has been received (Y in step S120), the effect control unit 403 starts a winning effect process for executing the winning effect (step S121), and proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, the effect control unit 403 determines whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit 401. If the ending command has not been received (N in step S122), the command receiving process is terminated as it is. When the ending command is received (Y in step S122), the effect control unit 403 performs the ending effect process for executing the predetermined ending effect while stopping the hit effect process being executed (step S123). ), The command reception process is terminated.

  The main control unit 401 transmits an opening command to the effect control unit 403 before starting the first round game forming the jackpot game when the special symbol is stopped in a mode showing the jackpot, and then the jackpot When the last round game forming the game is finished, an ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 403.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine 100 described above will be referred to as a basic embodiment for convenience. Hereinafter, in a plurality of embodiments, further detailed configuration and operation of the gaming machine 100 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 Example >>
A first embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the lever probability zone effect is used as the notice effect. The description of the lever certain zone effect described above with reference to FIG. 15B or the like is applied to the lever certain zone effect in the first embodiment.

  FIG. 20 shows the lever probability zone effect assumed in the first embodiment. In the variation effect when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, the 3 symbols and the 7 symbols are alternately displayed so as to flow downward from the upper side in the display area corresponding to the i-th decorative symbol, and the change stop command is received. In response, the i-th decorative symbol is stopped and displayed at either the third symbol or the seventh symbol (where i is 1, 2, or 3). That is, in the lever accuracy zone effect, each of the first to third decorative symbols is stopped and displayed on either the third symbol or the seventh symbol.

  If it does so, the double eye which can be stopped and displayed when the lever accuracy zone production is performed is limited to the 3 design double eye or the 7 design double eye. And, as described above, basically, the 7-pattern double eye is stopped and displayed only when the determination target TT wins the special B or special D jackpot, and the 3-design double-eye is the special determination TT. ~ Displayed only when winning a special jackpot of Special D. For this reason, if a jackpot occurs when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, the jackpot is limited to one of special A to special jackpots. Therefore, after the jackpot game with the jackpot, the high probability electric support It becomes a gaming state.

  In other words, the lever probability zone effect indicates that if a jackpot is generated when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the jackpot is a special jackpot of special A to special D (100% in this embodiment). To do. In other words, in the lever probability zone effect, if the jackpot game occurs when the lever probability zone effect is executed, the game may be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. (100% in this example) is high. The lever probability zone effect can be executed in any gaming state. That is, for example, the lever probability zone effect may be performed in the low probability non-electric support game state, or the lever probability zone effect may be performed in the high probability electric support game state. As will be described in detail later, the effect mode in which the lever accuracy zone effect is executed belongs to the lever accuracy effect mode.

――― Special map variation pattern table ―――
FIG. 21 shows the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a included in the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_a. In any game state, the special figure variation pattern determination using the table THt_a may be performed. That is, for example, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination using the table THt_a may be performed in the low probability non-electric support game state, or the special figure fluctuation pattern determination using the table THt_a in the high probability electric support game state. It may be broken.

  The special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a includes special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a14, THp_a23, and THp_a24. The special symbol fluctuation times defined by the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a14 are 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 60 seconds, and 90 seconds, respectively. The special symbol fluctuation times defined by the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a23 and THp_a24 are 60 seconds and 90 seconds, respectively.

When the result of the special figure determination with respect to the determination target TT indicates a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like is used, and the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a14 are 90%, 8.7%, 1%, and 0.3%, respectively. Selected with the probability of, and
When the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT indicates a special jackpot of special A to special D, general A or general B, special figure fluctuation pattern random numbers etc. are used, and special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a23 and THp_a24 are 30%, The table THt_a is formed so as to be selected with a probability of 70%.

  When the effect control unit 403 receives a change start command including information indicating the result of the special figure determination, the effect control unit 403 determines the content of the change effect based on the information, and executes the change effect of the determined content. 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. Based on the change start command or the like, the content of the change effect is determined by selecting and determining one change effect pattern from the change effect pattern table.

  In FIG. 21, the outline of the variation effect corresponding to each special figure variation pattern is shown for convenience. Actually, the data indicating the contents of the variation effect is not included in the special figure variation pattern table THt_a but is stored in the sub ROM 432.

When the special figure variation pattern THp_a11 is selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 includes a basic lose effect that does not include the reach effect or the tempering effect in the variation effect for the determination target TT (FIG. 12A). ).
When the special figure variation pattern THp_a12 is selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403 has a tempering losing effect that does not include the reach effect but includes the tempering effect in the variation effect for the determination target TT (FIG. 12 (b)).

  When the special figure variation patterns THp_a13 and THp_a14 are selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403, in the variation effect for the determination target TT, respectively, the losing effect with weak reach including the weak reach effect, and the strong reach effect. Execute losing effects with strong reach including. In the weak and strong reach effect, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode indicating a loss (a mode of non-zero eyes) after executing the corresponding reach effect. The loss effect with weak reach and the loss effect with strong reach belong to the loss effect with reach shown in FIG.

  When the special figure variation patterns THp_a23 and THp_a24 are selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403, in the variation effect for the determination target TT, respectively, a weak reach effect including a weak reach effect and a strong reach effect. Executes a direct effect with strong reach. In the weak and strong reach effect, after the corresponding reach effect is executed, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a mode that shows a big win (a mode of a doublet). The effect with weak reach and the effect with strong reach belong to the effect with reach shown in FIG.

  Each of the weak and strong reach productions is a kind of reach production and suggests that the expectation of jackpot (special A to special D, pass A or pass B is likely to be executed) It functions as an effect. As is derived from the table shown in FIG. 21 and the above-described expectation calculation formula, the jackpot expectation suggested by the strong reach effect is higher than the jackpot expectation suggested by the weak reach effect.

――― Flow of production with reverb zone production ―――
FIG. 22 shows variable effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 that define the execution of the lever accuracy zone effect. When the lever probability zone effect is used as the notice effect, the variable effect pattern HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 starts the lever probability zone effect at the start of the variation of the decorative symbol (however, after the variation of the decorative symbol starts) The lever accuracy zone effect may be started from the predetermined timing.

Each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a11, HEp_a14, and HEp_a15 belongs to the reach effect with reach in FIG.
Each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a12 and HEp_a16 belongs to the reach effect with reach shown in FIG.
Each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a13 and HEp_a17 belongs to the loss effect with the tempering of FIG. 12 (b).

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, in response to the reception of the variation start command, after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed with seven symbols, After that, a 7 symbol tempering effect is performed that suggests whether or not the second decorative symbol (right symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same 7 symbols as the first decorative symbol. After the 7 symbol tempering effect, A 7-design tempering success effect in which the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at 7 symbols is performed. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, after the seven symbol tempering success effect, a predetermined reach effect is performed, and after reaching the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is also changed to the seven symbols like the first and second decorative symbols. After the temporary stop display (therefore, after the temporary stop display of the first to third decorative symbols in the form of the seventh symbol), the re-lottery effect is performed (the first to third decorative symbols of the re-lottery effect). The mode cannot be changed), and in response to the reception of the change stop command, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of 7 symbols.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, after the change display of the first to third decorative symbols is started in response to the reception of the change start command, the same effect as the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is produced. The symbol tempe success production and the reach production are executed sequentially. However, in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, after reaching the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed with three symbols different from the first and second decorative symbols (therefore, the first to the first symbols). After the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern), the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern in response to receiving the change stop command.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13, in response to the reception of the variation start command, after the first to third decorative symbols are started to be displayed, the first decorative symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed with seven symbols. After that, a 7 symbol tempering effect is performed that suggests whether or not the second decorative symbol (right symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed with the same 7 symbols as the first decorative symbol. After the 7 symbol tempering effect, A 7 symbol tempering failure effect in which the second decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed with 3 symbols different from the first decorative symbol is performed. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13, after the third symbol design (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the three symbols after the seven symbol temper failure effect (the first to third ornament symbols are thus non-zolo eyes). After the temporary stop display at), the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a non-stop pattern in response to the reception of the change stop command.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a14, the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in three symbols after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to reception of the variation start command. After that, a 3 symbol tempering effect that suggests whether or not the second decorative symbol (right symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same 3 symbols as the first decorative symbol is performed for a predetermined time, and after the 3 symbol tempering effect, A 3 symbol tempering success effect is displayed in which the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed with 3 symbols. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a14, after the three symbol tempering success effect, a predetermined reach effect is performed, and after the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is also changed to the same three symbols as the first and second decorative symbols. After the temporary stop display (therefore, after the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the form of three symbols), a re-lottery effect is performed (the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in the re-lottery effect). The mode cannot be changed), and in response to the reception of the change stop command, the first to third decorative symbols are made to stop and display in the form of 3 symbols.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a15, after the change display of the first to third decorative symbols is started in response to the reception of the change start command, the same effect as the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a14 is produced. The symbol tempe success production and the reach production are executed sequentially. However, in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a15, after the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is also temporarily stopped and displayed in the same three symbols as the first and second decorative symbols (therefore, the first to the first symbols). After temporarily displaying 3 decorative symbols in the form of 3 symbols, a re-lottery effect is performed, and the temporary stop mode of the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols is changed to a pattern of 7 symbols in the re-lottery effect. Thereafter, in response to the reception of the change stop command, the first to third decorative symbols are fully stopped and displayed in the form of 7 symbols.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a16, after the display of the first to third decorative symbols is started in response to the reception of the variation start command, the same effect as the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a14 is obtained. The symbol tempe success production and the reach production are executed sequentially. However, in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a16, after reaching the reach effect, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed with seven symbols different from the first and second decorative symbols (therefore, the first to the first symbols). After the third decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern), the first to third decorative symbols are permanently stopped and displayed in a non-zero pattern in response to receiving the change stop command.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a17, the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in three symbols after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command. After that, a 3 symbol tempering effect that suggests whether or not the second decorative symbol (right symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the same 3 symbols as the first decorative symbol is performed for a predetermined time, and after the 3 symbol tempering effect, A 3 symbol tempering failure effect in which the second decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed with 7 symbols different from the first decorative symbol is performed. In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a17, after the third symbol tempering failure effect, the third decorative symbol (medium symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the seven symbols (therefore, the first to third decorative symbols are non-zolo-like). After the temporary stop display at), the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a non-stop pattern in response to the reception of the change stop command.

  In each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 shown in FIG. 22, the lever accuracy zone effect is continuously executed until the decoration symbol variation is stopped, but before the decoration symbol variation is stopped (therefore, the special symbol variation is changed). The execution of the lever accuracy zone effect may be terminated at a predetermined timing (before the stop). For example, when the reach effect is performed in the variable effect, after the 7 symbol or 3 symbol tempered successful effect is performed, before the start of the reach effect or during the execution of the reach effect, etc. The execution of the production may be terminated.

  Further, in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 or HEp_a12, it may be possible that the 7 symbol tempering success effect is executed without performing the 7 symbol tempering effect. Similarly, in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a14, HEp_a15, or HEp_a16, it may be possible that the 3 symbol tempe success effect is executed without performing the 3 symbol tempering effect.

――― Direction start processing ――――
FIG. 23 is a flowchart of the effect start process according to the first example. The effect start process including the processes of steps S211 to S219 shown in FIG. 23 can be used as the effect start process in step S115 of FIG. In the effect start process of FIG. 23, first, the process of step S211 is performed.

  In step S211, the effect control unit 403 acquires information representing the result of special figure determination included in the change start command as special figure determination result information, and the process proceeds to step S212. In the effect start process, the processes after step S212 are performed with reference to the special figure determination result information acquired in step S211.

  In step S212, it is confirmed whether or not the determination target TT is a big hit of A or B, and if the determination target TT is a big hit of A or B, the process proceeds to step S217. Then, the process proceeds to step S213.

  In step S213, the special figure fluctuation pattern selected for the determination target TT is confirmed. If the special figure fluctuation pattern selected for the determination target TT is one of THp_a12, THp_a14, and THp_a24, step S214 is performed. If not, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S214, the effect control unit 403 performs lever accuracy zone effect determination processing A for determining whether to execute the lever accuracy zone effect in the current variation effect. When it is determined that the lever certain zone effect is to be executed, a variation effect pattern (any of HEp_a11 to HEp_a17) that defines the content of the variation effect of the determination target TT is selected in the lever certain zone effect determination process A. Details of lever accuracy zone effect determination processing A will be described later. After step S214, the process proceeds to step S215.

  In step S215, when the determination result of the lever accuracy zone effect determination process A is referred to and it is determined that the lever accuracy zone effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S216, but when the lever accuracy zone effect is not determined to be executed. In step S217, the process proceeds to step S217.

  In step S216, the effect control unit 403 maintains the variable effect pattern (any of HEp_a11 to HEp_a17) selected in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process A, and proceeds to step S218.

  In step S217, the effect control unit 403 uses a random number for effect as appropriate based on the special figure determination result information, and changes the variable effect pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern selected for the determination target TT to a predetermined fluctuation. After selecting from the effect pattern table, the process proceeds to step S218. The variation effect pattern selected in step S217 is a variation effect pattern different from the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17, and does not include the lever probability zone effect.

  In step S218, the effect control unit 403 performs a hold image shift process for shifting the display position of the displayed hold image or deleting the displayed hold image, and the process proceeds to step S219.

  In step S219, the effect control unit 403 starts the change effect by the change effect pattern selected and maintained in steps S214 and S216 or the change effect by the change effect pattern selected in step S217.

――― Lever accuracy zone effect judgment processing A ―――
FIG. 24 shows a table LKt_a that is referred to in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process A in step S214. The table LKt_a is stored in advance in the sub ROM 432. When it is determined in the lever accuracy zone effect determination processing A that the lever accuracy zone effect is not to be executed, in step S217, a variation effect pattern table different from the table LKt_a is used, and a variation different from the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17. A production pattern is selected. For this reason, the description about the variation production pattern different from the variation production pattern HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 (corresponding to the line where “x” is shown in the column of the lever accuracy zone production) is not shown in FIG. The lever accuracy zone effect determination process A using the table LKt_a will be described.

When the determination target TT is a big hit of special B or special D and the special figure variation pattern THp_a24 is selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403
It is determined that the lever accuracy zone effect is executed with a predetermined probability Ka [1], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected for the determination target TT,
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is executed with a predetermined probability Ka [2], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a15 is selected for the determination target TT.
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [3].
The sum of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [3] is 100%, and each of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [3] has a positive predetermined value. Of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [3], any two probabilities may coincide with each other or may not coincide with each other. For example, (Ka [1], Ka [2], Ka [3]) = (30%, 20%, 50%).

When the determination target TT is a big hit of special A or special C and the special figure variation pattern THp_a24 is selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403
It is determined that the lever accuracy zone effect is executed with a predetermined probability Ka [4], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a14 is selected for the determination target TT.
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [5].
The sum of the probabilities Ka [4] and Ka [5] is 100%, and each of the probabilities Ka [4] and Ka [5] has a positive predetermined value. Probabilities Ka [4] and Ka [5] may match each other or may not match. For example, (Ka [4], Ka [5]) = (50%, 50%).

When the determination target TT is lost and the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is executed with a predetermined probability Ka [6], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a12 is selected for the determination target TT.
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is executed with a predetermined probability Ka [7], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a16 is selected for the determination target TT.
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [8].
The sum of the probabilities Ka [6] to Ka [8] is 100%, and each of the probabilities Ka [6] to Ka [8] has a positive predetermined value. Of the probabilities Ka [6] to Ka [8], any two probabilities may coincide with each other or may not coincide with each other. For example, (Ka [6], Ka [7], Ka [8]) = (3%, 2%, 95%).

When the determination target TT is lost and the special figure variation pattern THp_a12 is selected for the determination target TT, the effect control unit 403
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is executed with a predetermined probability Ka [9], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 is selected for the determination target TT.
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is executed with a predetermined probability Ka [10], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a17 is selected for the determination target TT.
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [11].
The sum of the probabilities Ka [9] to Ka [11] is 100%, and each of the probabilities Ka [9] to Ka [11] has a positive predetermined value. Of the probabilities Ka [9] to Ka [11], any two probabilities may match each other or may not match. For example, (Ka [9], Ka [10], Ka [11]) = (3%, 2%, 95%).

  The effect control unit 403 can realize selection and determination according to the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] by lottery using the effect random numbers generated by itself.

――― Significance of each production ―――
As described above, in the lever accuracy zone effect, if a jackpot occurs when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the jackpot is a bonus hit of special A to special D (100% in this embodiment). I suggest that. In other words, in the lever probability zone effect, if the jackpot game occurs when the lever probability zone effect is executed, the game may be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. (100% in this example) is high.

When the reverberation zone effect is executed, the effect control unit 403, based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT (special figure determination result information), among the variable effects, the three symbol tempe success effect or the seven symbol temper success Production can be performed.
If the decision target TT is a big hit, and if the 7 symbol tempe success production is performed, after the 7 symbol tempe success production, the first to third decorative symbols will stop at the 7th symbol with 100% probability A special B or D jackpot game is displayed. For this reason, the 7 symbol tempe success effect (7 symbol tempe success effect at the time of execution of the lever certain zone effect) functions as an effect suggesting that a special B or special D jackpot game may be executed.
In the case where the determination target TT is a jackpot, if the 3 symbol tempe success effect is performed, after the 3 symbol tempe success effect, with a positive probability less than 1 depending on the probabilities Ka [2] and Ka [4] The 1st to 3rd decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the 7th symbol, a special B or D jackpot game is performed, and the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the 3rd symbol with the remaining probability. Then, a special A or special C jackpot game is performed. For this reason, the 3 symbol tempe success effect (3 symbol tempe success effect at the time of execution of the lever certain zone effect) functions as an effect that suggests that a special B or special D jackpot game may be executed. , It also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game of any of Special A to Special D may be executed.

  When the jackpot game is performed after the lever hit zone effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the player will be in a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. It greatly expands the expectation of control in the high probability electric support game state. At this time, if an effect (7 symbol tempe success effect, etc.) that suggests the possibility that a bonus game of special B or special D that is most preferable for the player (a jackpot game for 16R) is performed will be performed. Expectation is further expanded, and it is easy to feel the fun of the game by the ups and downs of emotion.

The possibility (probability) that the jackpot game after the 7-design Tempe successful production is a Special B or Special D jackpot game at the time of execution of the Reba certain zone production is that the jackpot game after the 3-design Tempe successful production It is higher than the probability (probability) that is a special B or special D jackpot game (in this embodiment, the former possibility is 100% and the latter possibility is a predetermined value less than 100%).
In other words, when the jackpot game is executed after the success of the 7 symbol tempei at the time of execution of the lever accuracy zone effect, there is a possibility (probability) that the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game, and the 3 symbol template. When the jackpot game is executed through a successful performance and the possibility (probability) that the jackpot game is a special B or D jackpot game is compared, the former is higher than the latter (however, It is also possible to change so that the height relationship is reversed).

  As a result, the expectation to generate a jackpot for 16R differs depending on whether the tempe success production is performed in 7 symbols or 3 symbols, so it is considered that the player views the tempe success production with high interest. . It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

  In addition, at the time of execution of the lever certain zone effect, the probability that the jackpot game is executed when the seven symbol tempering success effect is executed and the high probability electric support game state is obtained after the jackpot game, and the three symbol tempering success effect is displayed. The probability that the jackpot game is executed when the game is executed and the high probability electric support game state is set after the jackpot game may be the same or different from each other.

  If the probability of the former and the latter is different, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot occurrence and the transition to the high probability electric support game state will differ depending on whether the 7-game or 3-game tempering success is performed. Is likely to watch the tempered success production with high interest. It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

  This will be described with reference to FIG. Here, for the sake of concrete description, it is assumed that the determination target TT is special figure determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition.

va1 indicates the probability that the determination target TT has won the special B jackpot, and the lever accuracy zone effect and the 7 symbol template successful effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT.
ra1 indicates the probability that the determination target TT is a loss and the lever accuracy zone effect and the 7 symbol template success effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT.
va2 indicates the probability that the determination target TT has won the special B jackpot and the lever accuracy zone effect and the 3-symbol template successful effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT.
ra2 indicates a probability that the determination target TT is a loss and the lever accuracy zone effect and the three-symbol template successful effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT.
va3 indicates the probability that the determination target TT has won the jackpot of the special A and that the lever accuracy zone effect and the 3 symbol template successful effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT.
ra3 indicates the probability that the determination target TT is a loss and the lever effect zone effect and the 3-symbol template successful effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT, and is the same as ra2.

As can be understood from FIGS. 21 to 23, the probability va1 is selected when the determination target TT wins the special B jackpot, the special variation pattern THp_a24 is selected for the determination target TT, and the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected. Is equal to the probability of being
Therefore, the probability va1 is a special B jackpot winning probability (“(1/300) × 5%” when the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state, and the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state. In this case, “(1/30) × 5%” (see FIGS. 4 and 6), and the selection probability “70%” (see FIG. 21) of the special figure variation pattern THp_a24 at the time of winning the special B jackpot, Probability “Ka [1]” that the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected for the determination target TT when the determination target TT wins the big hit of the special B and the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a24 is selected (see FIG. 24). Is equal to the product of That is, the probability va1 depends on the probability Ka [1].

As can be understood from FIGS. 21 to 23, the probability ra1 is equal to the probability that the determination target TT is lost, the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected for the determination target TT, and the variation effect pattern HEp_a12 is selected. .
Therefore, the probability ra1 is a probability that the determination target TT is lost (“(299/300) when the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state”, and the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state. In this case, “(29/30)” (see FIG. 4), the selection probability “0.3%” (see FIG. 21) of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a14 at the time of losing, and the determination target TT is losing and This is equal to the product of the probability “Ka [6]” (see FIG. 24) that the variation effect pattern HEp_a12 is selected for the determination target TT when the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected. That is, the probability ra1 depends on the probability Ka [6].

  The probabilities va2, ra2, va3, and ra3 can be considered in the same manner, and the probabilities va2, ra2, va3, and ra3 are set to probabilities Ka [2], Ka [7], Ka [4], and Ka [7], respectively. Will depend.

Kta1 represents the expectation level of special B jackpot suggested by the reba certain zone production and the 7 symbol tempering success production, and the expectation level is that of the special B when the reba certain zone production and the 7 symbol tempering successful production are performed. It is equal to the probability that a jackpot game is performed and a high probability electric support game state is reached after the jackpot game. Expectation degree Kta1 is
“Kta1 = (100 × va1 / (ra1 + va1))” [%]
It is represented by

Kta2 represents the expectation level of special B jackpot suggested by the reba certain zone production and the 3 design tempering success production, and the expectation level is that of the special B when the reba certain zone production and the 3 design tempering successful production are performed. It is equal to the probability that a jackpot game is performed and a high probability electric support game state is reached after the jackpot game. Expectation degree Kta2 is
“Kta2 = (100 × va2 / (ra2 + va2))” [%]
It is represented by

Kta3 represents the jackpot expectation level of Special A suggested by the Reba Probability Zone Production and the 3-design Tempe Success Production, and the expectation level is that of the Special A when the Reba Precise Zone Production and the 3-design Tempe Success Production are performed. It is equal to the probability that a jackpot game is performed and a high probability electric support game state is reached after the jackpot game. Expectation Kta3 is
“Kta3 = (100 × va3 / (ra3 + va3))” [%]
It is represented by

Here, the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be determined so that Kta1 and (Kta2 + Kta3) are the same or different from each other.
For example, “Kta1> (Kta2 + Kta3)” may be used. That is,
The probability that a jackpot game (special B jackpot game) will be executed when the 7 symbol tempei success stage is executed and the game will be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect (Kta1) is a probability that a jackpot game (special A or special B jackpot game) is executed when the three-symbol tempering success effect is executed, and the game is controlled in a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game ( It may be higher than Kta2 + Kta3).
Conversely, “Kta1 <(Kta2 + Kta3)” may be used. In this case, naturally, the relationship between the former probability (Kta1) and the latter probability (Kta2 + Kta3) is reversed.

  Depending on the gaming state, the elevation relationship between Kta1 and (Kta2 + Kta3) may be varied.

  For example, “Kta1 <(Kta2 + Kta3)” in a low-probability gaming state (such as a low-probability non-electric support game state), and “Kta1> in a high-probability gaming state (such as a high-probability electric support game state). All or part of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be changed according to the gaming state so as to be (Kta2 + Kta3) ".

  As a result, when the 3 symbol tempering success effect is performed at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect in the low probability gaming state, the possibility that the jackpot game for 16R will be performed is inferior to the 7 symbol tempering success effect. However, since the jackpot game (special A or special B jackpot game) is executed and the probability that the game will be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is higher than when the 7-pattern tempering success production is performed. The player can put a great expectation on the success of the three-symbol template. On the other hand, at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect in the high-probability gaming state, if a 7 symbol tempering success effect is performed, the expectation that a jackpot game for 16R will be increased at a stretch.

  However, contrary to the above, in a low-probability gaming state (low-probability non-electric support game state, etc.), “Kta1> (Kta2 + Kta3)” and a high-probability gaming state (high-probability electric support game state, etc.) In this case, “Kta1 <(Kta2 + Kta3)” may be satisfied.

The probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be determined so that Kta1 and Kta2 are the same or different from each other.
For example, “Kta1> Kta2” may be set. That is,
The probability that a jackpot game (special B jackpot game) will be executed when the 7 symbol tempei success stage is executed and the game will be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect (Kta1) is based on the probability (Kta2) that the jackpot game (special B jackpot game) is executed when the three-pattern tempei success effect is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. May be high.
Conversely, “Kta1 <Kta2” may be used. In this case, naturally, the level relationship between the former probability (Kta1) and the latter probability (Kta2) is reversed.
Depending on the gaming state, the elevation relationship between Kta1 and Kta2 may be varied.
For example, “Kta1 <Kta2” in a low probability gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state, etc.), and “Kta1> Kta2” in a high probability gaming state (high probability electric support game state, etc.). Thus, all or part of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be changed according to the gaming state. Conversely, “Kta1> Kta2” in the low-probability gaming state (low-probability non-electric support game state, etc.) and “Kta1 <Kta2” in the high-probability gaming state (high-probability electric support game state, etc.). You may make it become.

  “At the time of execution of Lever certain zone effect, the probability that the jackpot game is executed when the 7 symbol tempering success effect is executed and the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is executed, and the 3 symbol tempering success effect is executed. The probability that the jackpot game is executed and the probability of being placed in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game may coincide with each other or may differ from each other " Has been described on the assumption that the information is for special figure determination based on the establishment of the first start condition, but the same contents apply when the determination target TT is the information for special figure determination based on the establishment of the second start condition. It may be applied (when applied, special B is read as special D).

  In this embodiment, the lever accuracy zone effect is not performed when the special figure variation pattern THp_a13 or THp_a23 is selected for the determination target TT (see FIG. 23 and FIG. 24), but the determination target TT. On the other hand, the lever accuracy zone effect may be performed even when the special figure variation pattern THp_a13 or THp_a23 is selected.

  In addition, when the variation effect pattern HEp_a15 (see FIG. 22) is selected for the determination target TT that has won the jackpot of the special B or special D, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols is set to 3 by the re-lottery effect. Although the design is changed from the design double-row to the seventh design double-row, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols may be maintained after the third lottery effect. In this case, the jackpot game executed as a result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT is performed by performing a predetermined promotion effect at a predetermined timing (during the execution of the jackpot game) after the special symbol and the decorative symbol are stopped and displayed. The player may be suggested and notified that the game is a special B or D jackpot game.

<< Second Example >>
A second embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The second embodiment is an embodiment based on the first embodiment, and the items described in the first embodiment are also applied to the second embodiment unless otherwise specified and inconsistent. For matters inconsistent with the first embodiment in the second embodiment, the description in the second embodiment has priority.

  As described in the first embodiment (see FIG. 22), when the lever accuracy zone effect is performed, the reach effect (special A to special D, pass A or pass B is selected based on the result of the special figure determination. Such an effect suggesting that there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be executed), and the tempering effect can be executed before the reach effect is executed. Since the reach effect is performed after the tempe success effect is performed, the tempering effect functions as an effect indicating whether or not the reach effect is executed. At the time of execution of the lever accuracy zone effect, a 7 symbol tempering effect or a 3 symbol tempering effect can be performed as a tempering effect.

If the decision target TT is a big hit and the 7 symbol tempering effect is performed, after the 7 symbol tempering effect, the first to third decorative symbols stop at the 7th symbol with 100% probability A special B or D jackpot game is displayed. For this reason, the 7 symbol tempering effect (7 symbol tempering effect at the time of execution of the lever certain zone effect) functions as an effect suggesting that a special B or special D jackpot game may be executed.
If the determination target TT is a jackpot, if the 3 symbol tempering effect is performed, after the 3 symbol tempering effect, less than 1 depending on the probabilities Ka [2] and Ka [4] (see FIG. 24) The first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the 7th symbol with a positive probability, and the special B or D jackpot game is performed, and the first to third decorative symbols are the third symbol with the remaining probability. The player is stopped and displayed and a special A or C special jackpot game is played. Therefore, the 3 symbol tempering effect (3 symbol tempering effect at the time of execution of the lever certain zone effect) functions as an effect suggesting that the special B or special D jackpot game may be executed. , It also functions as an effect that suggests that the jackpot game of any of Special A to Special D may be executed.

  When the jackpot game is performed after the lever hit zone effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the player will be in a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. It greatly expands the expectation of control in the high probability electric support game state. At this time, if an effect (7 symbol tempering effect, etc.) that suggests the possibility that a bonus game of B or D that is most preferable for the player (a jackpot game for 16R) will be performed is performed. Expectation is further expanded, and it is easy to feel the fun of the game by the ups and downs of emotion.

The possibility (probability) that the jackpot game after the 7 symbol tempering production is a special B or D jackpot game at the execution of the lever pattern zone production is that the jackpot game after the 3 symbol tempering production is It is higher than the probability (probability) that is a special B or special D jackpot game (in this embodiment, the former possibility is 100% and the latter possibility is a predetermined value less than 100%).
In other words, when the jackpot game is executed through the 7 symbol tempering effect at the time of execution of the lever accuracy zone effect, there is a possibility (probability) that the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game, and the 3 symbol template. When the jackpot game is executed through the turn production and the possibility (probability) that the jackpot game is a special B or D jackpot game is compared, the former is higher than the latter (however, It is also possible to change so that the height relationship is reversed).

  As a result, the expectation to generate a jackpot for 16R will differ depending on whether the tempering effect is performed in 7 symbols or 3 symbols, so it is considered that the player views the tempering effect with high interest. . It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

  In addition, at the time of execution of the lever accuracy zone effect, the probability that the reach effect is executed when the 7 symbol tempering effect is executed, and the probability that the reach effect is executed when the 3 symbol tempering effect is executed. May coincide with each other or may be different from each other.

  When the probability of the former and the latter is different, the expectation for the generation of the reach effect will be determined depending on whether the symbol design effect is performed in 7 symbols or 3 symbols (as a result, the execution of the jackpot game and the control in the high probability electric support game state) The player's expectation) will be different, so it is considered that the player views the tempered production with high interest. It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

  This will be described with reference to FIG. Here, for the sake of concrete description, it is assumed that the determination target TT is special figure determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition.

  Pa1 indicates the probability that the lever-probable zone effect and the 7-pattern tempering effect will be executed and the reach effect will be executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT, which is equal to the sum of the probability va1 and the probability ra1 (FIG. 25). See also). That is, “Pa1 = va1 + ra1”.

Qa1 represents the probability that the lever zone effect and the 7 symbol tempering effect will be executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT, but the reach effect will not be executed. As can be understood from FIGS. 23 and 24, this probability Qa1 Is equal to the probability that the determination target TT is lost, the special figure variation pattern THp_a12 is selected for the determination target TT, and the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 is selected.
Therefore, the probability Qa1 is the probability that the determination target TT is lost (“(299/300) when the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state”, and the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state. In this case, “(29/30)” (see FIG. 4), the selection probability “8.7%” (see FIG. 21) of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a12 at the time of losing, and the determination target TT is losing and This is equal to the product of the probability “Ka [9]” (see FIG. 24) that the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 is selected for the determination target TT when the special figure variation pattern THp_a12 is selected.

RCa1 indicates the probability that the reach effect will be executed when the lever accuracy zone effect and the 7-pattern tempering effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT,
“RCa1 = (100 × Pa1 / (Qa1 + Pa1))” [%]
It is represented by

  Pa2 indicates the probability that the lever zone effect and the 3 symbol tempering effect will be executed and the reach effect will be executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT, which is equal to the sum of the probability va2, the probability ra2, and the probability va3. (See also FIG. 25). That is, “Pa2 = va2 + ra2 + va3”.

Qa2 indicates the probability that the lever-probable zone effect and the 3 symbol tempering effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT, but the reach effect is not executed. As understood from FIGS. 23 and 24, this probability Qa2 Is equal to the probability that the determination target TT is lost, the special figure variation pattern THp_a12 is selected for the determination target TT, and the variation effect pattern HEp_a17 is selected.
Therefore, the probability Qa2 is the probability that the determination target TT is lost (“(299/300) when the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state”, and the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state. In this case, “(29/30)” (see FIG. 4), the selection probability “8.7%” (see FIG. 21) of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a12 at the time of losing, and the determination target TT is losing and This is equal to the product of the probability “Ka [10]” (see FIG. 24) that the variation effect pattern HEp_a17 is selected for the determination target TT when the special figure variation pattern THp_a12 is selected.

RCa2 indicates the probability that the reach effect will be executed when the lever accuracy zone effect and the 3 symbol tempering effect are executed in the variation effect of the determination target TT,
“RCa2 = (100 × Pa2 / (Qa2 + Pa2))” [%]
It is represented by

Here, the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be determined such that RCa1 and RCa2 are the same or different from each other.
For example, “RCa1> RCa2” may be set. That is,
The probability (RCa1) that the reach effect is executed when the 7 symbol tempering effect is executed at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect is the probability that the reach effect is executed when the 3 symbol tempering effect is executed. It may be higher than (RCa2).
On the contrary, “RCa1 <RCa2” may be satisfied. In this case, naturally, the level relationship between the former probability (RCa1) and the latter probability (RCa2) is reversed.

  Depending on the gaming state, the height relationship between RCa1 and RCa2 may be varied.

  For example, “RCa1 <RCa2” in a low probability gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state, etc.) and “RCa1> RCa2” in a high probability gaming state (high probability electric support game state, etc.). Thus, all or part of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be changed according to the gaming state.

  As a result, when the 3 symbol tempering effect is performed at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect in the low probability gaming state, the possibility that the jackpot game for 16R will be performed is inferior to the 7 symbol tempering effect. However, a greater expectation can be given to the reach production being performed than when the 7-pattern tempering production is performed. On the other hand, at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect in the high probability gaming state, if the 7 symbol tempering effect is performed, the expectation that the reach effect will be performed increases at a stretch.

  However, contrary to the above, in a low probability gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state, etc.), “RCa1> RCa2” and in a high probability gaming state (high probability electric support game state, etc.) May be "RCa1 <RCa2".

  It should be noted that when the Lever certain zone effect is performed, it may be possible that the 7 symbol tempering effect is not performed before the 7 symbol tempering success effect. Similarly, at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect, when the 3 symbol tempe success effect is performed, the 3 symbol tempering effect may not be performed before the 3 symbol temper success effect.

<< Third Example >>
A third embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. As long as there is no description and there is no contradiction, the matters described in the first embodiment and the second embodiment also apply to the third embodiment. For matters inconsistent with the first embodiment or the second embodiment in the third embodiment, the description in the third embodiment has priority.

  In the first and second embodiments, the lever accuracy zone effect is used only in the advance notice effect, but in the third embodiment, the lever accuracy zone effect is used in the prefetch notice effect or the prefetch notice effect and the notice. Used in production.

  With reference to FIG. 27, an example of the flow of performance in the third embodiment is shown. Now, with the first and second special figure determination information (corresponding to the hold images HI1 and HI2 in FIG. 27) stored in the storage area 413a, the third special figure determination information (hold in FIG. 27). (Corresponding to the image HI3) is acquired and additionally stored, and the third special figure determination information is set as a prefetch target related to execution of the lever accuracy zone effect.

  In the example of FIG. 27, the lever probability zone effect is started at the start of the variation effect for the first special figure determination information, and seven symbols are responded to the reception of the change stop command for the first special figure determination information. The first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed at the chance. Subsequently, while the execution of the lever accuracy zone effect is continued, the change effect for the second special figure determination information is started, and the seventh symbol chance is received in response to the reception of the change stop command for the second special figure determination information. The first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed. Thereafter, the variation effect for the third special figure determination information (prefetch target) is started while the execution of the lever accuracy zone effect is continued. As the variation effect for the third special figure determination information (prefetch target), the variation effect by any of the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 shown in FIG. 22 (in FIG. 27, the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is shown. Is executed.

――― Pending increase processing ―――
FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the hold increase process according to the third embodiment. The hold increase process including the processes of steps S311 to S321 shown in FIG. 28 can be used as the hold increase process in step S113 of FIG. The holding increase process is performed with reference to the prior determination result information stored in step S112 of FIG. In the hold increase process of FIG. 28, first, the process of step S311 is performed.

  In step S311, the effect control unit 403 confirms whether or not the zone flag is ON. If the zone flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S321. If the zone flag is OFF, the process proceeds to step S312. A zone flag and a zone entry flag, which will be described later, are flags managed by the effect control unit 403, and are set to ON or OFF, respectively. In the initial state and start-up of the gaming machine 100, the zone flag and the zone entry flag are OFF.

  The special figure determination information (special figure determination information newly stored in the storage area 413a) corresponding to the hold increase command received this time is referred to as a new hold. On the other hand, the special figure determination information stored in the storage area 413a before the new hold is acquired and stored is referred to as advance hold. There may be one, two or three preceding holds, or there may be no one.

  In step S <b> 312, the effect control unit 403 confirms whether or not the new hold has won the big hit of A or B. If the new hold is won for the big hit of A or B, the process proceeds to step S321; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S313. In step S313, the presence or absence of the advance hold is confirmed. If there is one or more advance hold, the process proceeds to step S314. If not, the process proceeds to step S321.

  In step S <b> 314, the effect control unit 403 confirms whether there is a jackpot in the determination target TT and the preceding hold, and confirms whether the reach effect is performed in the preceding hold variation effect. The effect control unit 403 can confirm these based on the special figure determination result information about the determination target TT and the prior determination result information about the advance hold. In step S314, when the variation effect for the determination target TT is not currently performed, the above confirmation is performed by paying attention only to the pre-holding.

  Specifically, when there is a big hit among the determination target TT and the preceding hold, or a special figure variation pattern selected for any of the preceding holds, the special figure corresponding to the execution of the reach effect When the variation pattern is one of THp_a13, THp_a14, THp_a23, and THp_a24, the process proceeds from step S314 to step S321. Only when the judgment target TT and the predecessor hold do not indicate a jackpot, and the special figure variation pattern selected for all the predecessor holdings is not the special figure change pattern corresponding to the execution of the reach effect, The process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, the special figure fluctuation pattern selected for the new hold is confirmed, and if the special figure fluctuation pattern selected for the new hold is any of THp_a12, THp_a14, and THp_a24, the process proceeds to step S316. On the other hand, if not, the process proceeds to step S321.

  In step S316, the effect control unit 403 performs lever accuracy zone effect determination processing B for determining whether or not to execute the lever accuracy zone effect with a new hold as a prefetch target. If it is determined that the lever certain zone effect is to be executed, a variation effect pattern (any one of HEp_a11 to HEp_a17) that defines the contents of the new pending variable effect is selected in the lever certain zone effect determining process B, and the preceding pending The stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols in the variation effect is determined. Details of the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B will be described later. After step S316, the process proceeds to step S317.

  In step S317, the determination result of the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B is referred to. When it is determined that the lever accuracy zone effect is to be executed, the process proceeds to step S321 after performing the processing of steps S318 to S320, while the lever accuracy is confirmed. If it is not determined to execute the zone effect, the process directly proceeds to step S321.

  In steps S318 and S319, the effect control unit 403 sets the new hold as a prefetch target, and sets the zone flag and the zone entry flag to ON. In step S320, the effect control unit 403 determines the variable effect pattern (any one of HEp_a11 to HEp_a17) selected for the new hold in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B and the first determined for the previous hold. The stop mode of the third decorative symbol is stored in the sub RAM 433.

  In step S321, the effect control unit 403 additionally displays the hold image for the new hold on the image display unit 104, and finishes the hold increase process. There may be a plurality of display modes different from each other as the display mode of the hold image, and the display mode of the hold image of the new hold may be determined based on the prior determination result information about the new hold.

――― Direction start processing ――――
FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the effect start process according to the third example. The effect start process including the processes of steps S331 to S344 shown in FIG. 29 can be used as the effect start process in step S115 of FIG. In the effect start process of FIG. 29, the process of step S331 is first performed.

  In step S331, the effect control unit 403 acquires information representing the result of special figure determination included in the variation start command as special figure determination result information, and the process proceeds to step S332. In the effect start process, the processes after step S332 are performed with reference to the special figure determination result information acquired in step S331 as appropriate.

  In step S332, it is confirmed whether or not the determination target TT is a big hit of a communication A or a communication B. If the determination target TT is a big hit of a communication A or a communication B, the process proceeds to a step S342. Then, the process proceeds to step S333.

  In step S333, it is confirmed whether or not the zone flag is set to ON. If the zone flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S334. If not, the process proceeds to step S336.

  In step S334, it is confirmed whether or not the current determination target TT is the prefetch target set in the hold increase process. If the current determination target TT is the prefetch target, the process proceeds to step S335, while If not, the process proceeds to step S338.

  In step S335, the effect control unit 403 reads from the sub-RAM 433 the change effect pattern (one of HEp_a11 to HEp_a17) to be pre-selected selected in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B, and proceeds to step S343.

  In step S336, it is confirmed whether the lever accuracy zone effect is being executed. If the lever certain zone effect is being executed (Y in step S336), the execution of the lever certain zone effect is terminated in step S337 and then the process proceeds to step S342, and if the lever certain zone effect is not being executed (step S336). N), directly proceeds to step S342.

  In step S338, the effect control unit 403 uses the effect random number as appropriate based on the effect determination result information, and changes the effect effect pattern corresponding to the effect change pattern selected for the determination target TT to a predetermined change. After selecting from the effect pattern table, the process proceeds to step S339. The variation effect pattern selected in step S338 is a variation effect pattern different from the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17. However, the determination target TT at the time of reaching step S338 is information for determining a special figure that was a prior hold for the prefetch target. Therefore, in step S338, based on the result of the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols for the determination target TT that has been previously reserved is determined. Actually, this determination has already been made in step S320 of FIG. In the variation effect performed via step S338, when the variation stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in the stop mode (such as the seventh symbol chance) determined in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B. The stop will be displayed.

  In step S339, it is confirmed whether or not the zone entry flag is ON. If the zone entry flag is ON, execution of the lever accuracy zone effect is started in steps S340 and S341, and the zone entry flag is set to OFF. On the other hand, if the zone entry flag is OFF while proceeding to step S343, the process proceeds directly to step S343.

  In step S342, the output control unit 403 uses a random number for rendering as appropriate based on the special figure determination result information, and changes a variation effect pattern corresponding to the special figure variation pattern selected for the determination target TT to a predetermined variation. After selecting from the effect pattern table, the process proceeds to step S343. The variation effect pattern selected in step S338 is a variation effect pattern different from the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17, and does not include the lever probability zone effect.

  In step S343, the effect control unit 403 performs a hold image shift process for shifting the display position of the displayed hold image or deleting the displayed hold image, and the process proceeds to step S344.

  In step S344, the effect control unit 403 starts the change effect by the change effect pattern read in step S335 or the change effect by the change effect pattern selected in step S338 or step S342.

――― Direction end processing ――――
FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the effect end process according to the third embodiment. The effect end process including the processes of steps S351 to S353 shown in FIG. 30 can be used as the effect end process in step S117 of FIG. In the effect end process of FIG. 30, first, the process of step S351 is performed.

  In step S351, it is confirmed whether the zone flag is ON and the current determination target TT is a prefetch target. If the zone flag is ON and the current determination target TT is a prefetch target, the zone flag is set to OFF in step S352, and then the process proceeds to step S353. The process proceeds to S353.

  In step S353, the effect control unit 403 stops the changing effect by stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols, and ends the effect ending process. If the current determination target TT is special figure determination information that was a prior hold for the pre-read target, the first to third decorations in the stop mode (such as the 7th pattern chance) determined in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B The symbol is stopped and displayed.

――― Lever accuracy zone production judgment processing B ―――
FIG. 31 shows a table LKt_a ′ referred to in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B in step S316 (see FIG. 28). The table LKt_a ′ is stored in advance in the sub ROM 432. When it is determined in the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B that the lever accuracy zone effect is not to be executed, a variation effect pattern table different from the table LKt_a ′ is used in step S342 (see FIG. 29) to change the effect pattern. A variation effect pattern different from HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 is selected for the new hold. For this reason, the description about the variation production pattern different from the variation production pattern HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 (corresponding to the line where “x” is shown in the column of the lever accuracy zone production) is not shown in FIG.

  Further, in the table LKt_a ′ of FIG. 31, it is assumed that the number of preceding holds at the time of obtaining a new hold is 1. Note that both the new hold and the advance hold are special figure determination information acquired based on the establishment of the first start condition, or both the new hold and the advance hold are the special information acquired based on the establishment of the second start condition. It is assumed that the information is for figure determination. Under these assumptions, lever accuracy zone effect determination processing B using table LKt_a ′ will be described.

When the new hold is a big hit of special B or special D and the special figure variation pattern THp_a24 is selected for the new hold, the production control unit 403
It is determined to execute the lever-accurate zone effect with new hold as a prefetch target with a predetermined probability Ka [1], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), and the preceding hold stop mode is set. Decide on the 7th pattern chance,
It is determined to execute the lever-accuracy zone effect for new hold as a prefetch target with a predetermined probability Ka [2], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a15 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), and the preceding hold stop mode is set. Decided on the third pattern chance,
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect with the new hold as a prefetch target is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [3].

When the new hold is a big hit of special A or special C and the special figure variation pattern THp_a24 is selected for the new hold, the production control unit 403
It is determined to execute the lever-accuracy zone effect for new hold as a prefetch target with a predetermined probability Ka [4], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a14 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), and the preceding hold stop mode is set. Decided on the third pattern chance,
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect with the new hold as a prefetch target is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [5].

When the new hold is lost and the special figure variation pattern THp_a14 is selected for the new hold, the production control unit 403
It is determined to execute the lever-accuracy zone effect with the new hold as a prefetch target with a predetermined probability Ka [6], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a12 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), and the preceding hold stop mode is set. Decide on the 7th pattern chance,
It is determined to execute the lever-accuracy zone effect for new hold as a prefetch target with a predetermined probability Ka [7], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a16 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), and the preceding hold stop mode is set. Decided on the third pattern chance,
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect with the new hold as a prefetch target is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [8].

When the new hold is lost and the special figure variation pattern THp_a12 is selected for the new hold, the production control unit 403
It is determined to execute the lever-accurate zone effect with new hold as a prefetch target with a predetermined probability Ka [9], and the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), and the preceding hold stop mode is set. Decide on the 7th pattern chance,
It is determined to execute a lever accuracy zone effect with new hold as a prefetch target with a predetermined probability Ka [10], and a variation effect pattern HEp_a17 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), and the preceding hold stop mode is set. Decided on the third pattern chance,
It is determined that the lever probability zone effect with the new hold as a prefetch target is not executed with a predetermined probability Ka [11].

  The probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] are as described in the first embodiment. The effect control unit 403 can realize selection and determination according to the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] by lottery using the effect random numbers generated by itself.

――― Significance of each production ―――
As described above, in the lever accuracy zone effect, if a jackpot occurs when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the jackpot is a bonus hit of special A to special D (100% in this embodiment). I suggest that. In other words, in the lever probability zone effect, if the jackpot game occurs when the lever probability zone effect is executed, the game may be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. (100% in this example) is high.

The effect control unit 403 performs the 3 symbol chance effect or the 7 symbol chance effect before the fluctuating effect of the prefetch target when executing the lever accuracy zone effect based on the result of the predetermination for the prefetch target (predetermined result information). It is feasible. “Before change effect of prefetch target” naturally means “before change display of special symbol and decorative design based on the result of special figure determination of prefetch target”.
If the pre-read target is a big hit, and if the seventh symbol chance effect is performed during the fluctuating effect of the pre-holding, after the seventh symbol chance effect, the first to third with 100% probability with respect to the pre-read target The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in the seventh symbol, and a special B or special D jackpot game is performed as a result of the special symbol determination for the prefetch target. For this reason, there is a possibility that the special symbol B or special D jackpot game may be executed as a result of the special symbol determination for the look-ahead target in the seventh symbol chance zone effect (the 7 symbol chance effect at the time of execution of the lever certain zone effect). It functions as an effect that suggests something.
In the case where the pre-read target is a big hit, if the third symbol chance effect is performed during the pre-holding variation effect, after the third symbol chance effect, the probabilities Ka [2] and Ka [4] ], The first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the seventh symbol with a positive probability less than 1, and then a special B or D jackpot game is performed, and the remaining probability is the first The third decorative symbol is stopped and displayed by the third symbol, and then a special A or special C jackpot game is performed. For this reason, there is a possibility that a special symbol B or special D jackpot game may be executed as a result of the special symbol determination for the look-ahead target in the third symbol chance effect (the third symbol chance effect when the lever certain zone effect is executed). In addition to functioning as an effect suggesting that there is a game, it also functions as an effect suggesting that a jackpot game of any of special A to special D may be executed as a result of the special figure determination for the prefetch target.

  When the jackpot game is performed after the lever hit zone effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the player will be in a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. It greatly expands the expectation of control in the high probability electric support game state. At this time, if an effect (7 symbol chance eye effect, etc.) that suggests the possibility that a bonus game of special B or special D that is most preferable for the player (a jackpot game for 16R) is performed, Expectation is further expanded, and it is easy to feel the fun of the game by the ups and downs of emotion.

  In the following description of the present embodiment, when a jackpot or jackpot game is simply referred to, it means a jackpot or jackpot game based on the result of special figure determination for the prefetch target. The 7 symbol chance effect and the 3 symbol chance effect can be executed based on the result of prior determination (preliminary determination result information) for the prefetch target.

As can be understood from FIG. 31, the possibility (probability) that the jackpot game after the seventh symbol chance stage effect is a special B or special D jackpot game at the time of execution of the lever accuracy zone effect is 3 symbols. The possibility (probability) that the jackpot game after the chance eye effect is a special B or special D jackpot game (in this embodiment, the former possibility is 100% and the latter possibility is 100%). Less than a predetermined value).
That is, at the time of execution of the lever accuracy zone effect, when the jackpot game is executed through the seventh symbol chance effect, the probability (probability) that the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game and the three symbol chance When the jackpot game is executed through the eye performance and the possibility (probability) that the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game is compared, the former is higher than the latter (however, It is also possible to change so that the height relationship is reversed).

  As a result, the player's expectation to generate a jackpot for 16R differs depending on whether the 7th symbol or 3rd symbol is performed, so it is considered that the player views the chance event with high interest. . It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

  In addition, when the lever probability zone effect is executed, the probability that the jackpot game is executed when the seventh symbol chance effect is executed and the high probability electric support game state is set after the jackpot game and the third symbol chance effect is displayed. The probability that the jackpot game is executed when the game is executed and the high probability electric support game state is set after the jackpot game may be the same or different from each other.

  If the probability of the former and the latter is different, the player's sense of expectation for the jackpot occurrence and the transition to the high probability electric support game state will differ depending on whether the 7th symbol or the 3rd symbol is played. Is likely to watch with great interest. It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

  This will be described with reference to FIG. Here, for the sake of concrete description, it is assumed that the prefetch target is special figure determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition.

With respect to the probabilities va1 to va3 and ra1 to ra3 described with reference to FIG.
va1 indicates the probability that the pre-reading object is won by the special B jackpot, and the lever accuracy zone effect and the 7-pattern chance eye effect are executed before the changing effect of the pre-reading object.
ra1 indicates the probability that the prefetch target is a loss, and that the lever probability zone effect and the seventh symbol chance eye effect are executed before the change effect of the prefetch target.
va2 indicates the probability that the pre-reading object is won by the special B jackpot, and the lever accuracy zone effect and the 3 symbol chance effect are executed before the changing effect of the pre-reading object.
ra2 indicates the probability that the prefetch target is a loss, and the lever accuracy zone effect and the third symbol chance effect are executed before the change effect of the prefetch target.
va3 indicates the probability that the pre-reading object has won the special A jackpot, and the lever accuracy zone effect and the 3-design chance chance effect are executed before the change effect of the pre-reading object.
ra3 indicates the probability that the prefetch target is losing and the lever accuracy zone effect and the third symbol chance effect are executed before the change effect of the prefetch target, and is the same as ra2.

    When the table LKt_a ′ in FIG. 31 is used, if the lever accuracy zone effect is executed and the 7th symbol chance effect and the 3rd symbol chance effect are performed before the change effect of the prefetch target, the prefetch target In the fluctuating production, a 7 symbol tempering success production and a 3 symbol tempering success production are performed. Therefore, the probabilities va1 to va3 and ra1 to ra3 in the present embodiment have the same values as those in the first embodiment.

  Then, in the present embodiment, the following can be said with respect to the expectations Kta1 to Kta3 described with reference to FIG.

Kta1 represents the expectation level of the special B jackpot suggested by the reba certain zone effect and the 7th symbol chance effect, and the expectation level is prefetched when the reba certain zone effect and the 7th symbol chance effect are performed. On the other hand, it is equal to the probability that a special B jackpot game is performed and a high probability electric support game state is reached after the jackpot game. Expectation degree Kta1 is
“Kta1 = (100 × va1 / (ra1 + va1))” [%]
It is represented by

Kta2 represents the expectation level for the special B jackpot suggested by the reba certain zone effect and the third symbol chance effect, and the expectation level is pre-read when the reb certain zone effect and the third symbol chance effect are performed. On the other hand, it is equal to the probability that a special B jackpot game is performed and a high probability electric support game state is established after the jackpot game. Expectation degree Kta2 is
“Kta2 = (100 × va2 / (ra2 + va2))” [%]
It is represented by

Kta3 represents the expectation level of the jackpot of special A suggested by the reba certain zone effect and the 3 symbol chance eye effect, and the expectation level is a pre-read target when the reba certain zone effect and the 3 symbol chance eye effect are performed. On the other hand, it is equal to the probability that a special A jackpot game is performed and a high probability electric support game state is reached after the jackpot game. Expectation Kta3 is
“Kta3 = (100 × va3 / (ra3 + va3))” [%]
It is represented by

Here, the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be determined so that Kta1 and (Kta2 + Kta3) are the same or different from each other.
For example, “Kta1> (Kta2 + Kta3)” may be used. That is,
The probability that the jackpot game (special B jackpot game) is executed when the seventh symbol chance stage effect is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game when the lever chance zone effect is executed. (Kta1) is a probability that a jackpot game (special A or special B jackpot game) is executed when the third symbol chance stage effect is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game ( It may be higher than Kta2 + Kta3).
Conversely, “Kta1 <(Kta2 + Kta3)” may be used. In this case, naturally, the relationship between the former probability (Kta1) and the latter probability (Kta2 + Kta3) is reversed.

  Depending on the gaming state, the elevation relationship between Kta1 and (Kta2 + Kta3) may be varied.

  For example, “Kta1 <(Kta2 + Kta3)” in a low-probability gaming state (such as a low-probability non-electric support game state), and “Kta1> in a high-probability gaming state (such as a high-probability electric support game state). All or part of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be changed according to the gaming state so as to be (Kta2 + Kta3) ".

  As a result, when the third symbol chance effect is performed in the execution of the lever probability zone effect in the low-probability gaming state, the possibility that a jackpot game for 16R will be performed is inferior to the seventh symbol chance effect. However, since the jackpot game (special A or special B jackpot game) is executed and the probability that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is higher than in the case where the seventh symbol chance stage effect is performed. The player can have a great expectation for the third symbol chance production. On the other hand, at the time of execution of the lever probability zone effect in the high probability game state, if the 7 symbol chance effect is performed, a sense of expectation that a jackpot game for 16R will be increased at a stretch.

  However, contrary to the above, in a low-probability gaming state (low-probability non-electric support game state, etc.), “Kta1> (Kta2 + Kta3)” and a high-probability gaming state (high-probability electric support game state, etc.) ) May be "Kta1 <(Kta2 + Kta3)".

The probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be determined so that Kta1 and Kta2 are the same or different from each other.
For example, “Kta1> Kta2” may be set. That is,
The probability that the jackpot game (special B jackpot game) is executed when the seventh symbol chance stage effect is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game when the lever chance zone effect is executed. (Kta1) is based on the probability (Kta2) that the jackpot game (special B jackpot game) is executed when the third symbol chance stage effect is executed and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. May be high.
Conversely, “Kta1 <Kta2” may be used. In this case, naturally, the level relationship between the former probability (Kta1) and the latter probability (Kta2) is reversed.
Depending on the gaming state, the elevation relationship between Kta1 and Kta2 may be varied.
For example, “Kta1 <Kta2” in a low probability gaming state (low probability non-electric support game state, etc.), and “Kta1> Kta2” in a high probability gaming state (high probability electric support game state, etc.). Thus, all or part of the probabilities Ka [1] to Ka [11] may be changed according to the gaming state. Conversely, “Kta1> Kta2” in the low-probability gaming state (low-probability non-electric support game state, etc.) and “Kta1 <Kta2” in the high-probability gaming state (high-probability electric support game state, etc.). You may make it become.

  “At the time of execution of the lever chance zone effect, the probability that the jackpot game is executed when the seventh symbol chance game effect is executed, and the high probability electric support game state is executed after the jackpot game, and the third symbol chance game effect is executed. The probability that the jackpot game is executed and the probability of being in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game may coincide with each other or may differ from each other. Although the description has been made assuming that the information is for special figure determination based on the establishment of the first start condition, the same contents are applied to the case where the prefetch target is the information for special figure determination based on the establishment of the second start condition. (When applied, Special B is replaced with Special D).

  In the present embodiment, the 7 symbol chance eye effect is an effect that suggests that the 7 symbol tempering effect and the 7 symbol tempering effect are performed in the pre-reading variation effect performed after the execution of the 7 symbol chance effect. It can also be said. Similarly, it can be said that the 3 symbol chance effect production suggests that the 3 symbol tempering effect and the 3 symbol template success effect are performed in the pre-reading target variation effect performed after the execution of the 3 symbol chance effect.

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In addition, when executing the lever accuracy zone effect, the pre-holding variation effect may always be a turn-on chance eye effect, or it may be based on the special figure variation pattern selected for the pre-holding. You may make it perform either a chance eye generation | occurrence | production effect and a scoring chance generation | occurrence | production effect (refer FIG. 13 (a), (c)).

33 (a) and 33 (b) show a basic chance eye generation effect including a 7 symbol chance effect and a 3 symbol chance effect, which is performed when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed.
In the variation effect by the basic chance eye generation effect including the 7 symbol chance effect effect, the change display of the first to third decorative symbols is started in response to the reception of the change start command, and then the chance look effect is not performed. The first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the form of 7 symbol chances, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of 7 symbol chances.
In the variation effect by the basic chance eye generation effect including the 3 symbol chance effect effect, after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command, the chance effect effect effect is not performed. The first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the third symbol chance mode, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the third symbol chance mode.

FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b) show a spawning chance eye generation effect including a 7 symbol chance effect and a 3 chance opportunity effect, which is performed when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed.
In the variation effect by the sprinkle chance eye generation effect including the 7 symbol chance effect, the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is started after the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in response to receiving the variation start command. ) And the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner that can constitute the seventh symbol chance, and then the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) together with the first and second decorative symbols is the seventh symbol chance symbol. A 7-chance chance turn-off effect that suggests whether or not the temporary stop display is performed in a form for a predetermined time, and then a third decorative design (middle design) in a form in which a 7-design chance eye is formed. Temporary stop display is performed, and the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in real stop in the form of seven symbol chances in response to receiving the variable stop command.
In the variation effect by the sprinkle chance generation effect including the three symbol chance effect, the first decoration symbol (left symbol) is started after the first to third ornament symbols are displayed in response to the reception of the variation start command. ) And the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner that can constitute the third symbol chance, and then the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is displayed along with the first and second decorative symbols. A 3 symbol chance blinking effect that suggests whether or not the temporary stop display is performed in a predetermined time in a form to form a 3rd design symbol (medium pattern) in a mode in which a 3 symbol chance eye is formed thereafter Temporary stop display is performed, and the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in real stop in the form of three symbol chances in response to receiving the variable stop command.

  Further, at the time of execution of the lever accuracy zone effect, a 7-chance chance turn effect or a 3-chance chance turn effect effect (see FIG. 13B) may be performed. .

FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b) show a chance chance gaze effect including a 7 symbol chance turn effect and a 3 chance chance turn effect that is performed when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed.
In the variation effect by the scoring chance eye gaze effect including the 7 symbol chance effect effect, the first decorative symbol (left The symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner that can constitute the seventh symbol chance eye, and then the chance symbol unsuccessful effect is performed through the above-mentioned seven symbol chance eye-catching effect. That is, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner in which the seven symbol chance eyes are not formed, and the first to third decorative symbols other than the chance eyes are displayed in response to receiving the change stop command. This stop display is performed in a manner.
In the variation production by the chance chance gaze production including the 3 symbol chance production, the first decoration symbol (left) is displayed after the first to third decoration symbols are displayed in response to receiving the variation start command. The symbol) and the second decorative symbol (right symbol) are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner that can constitute the third symbol chance eye, and then the chance symbol failure effect is performed through the above-described three symbol chance effect effect. That is, the third decorative symbol (middle symbol) is temporarily stopped and displayed in a manner in which the third symbol chance pattern is not formed, and the first to third decorative symbols other than the chance symbol are displayed in response to receiving the change stop command. This stop display is performed in a manner.

  In addition, the lever accuracy zone effect determination process B has been described with reference to FIG. 31 on the assumption that the number of preceding suspensions at the time of acquisition of new suspensions is 1. Even when the number is 2 or more, lever accuracy zone effect determination processing B can be executed with the same purpose as described above.

  That is, for example (see FIG. 31), when the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, HEp_a12, or HEp_a13 is selected for a new reservation (prefetch target), if the number of preceding reservations is two or more, the variable effect of each preceding reservation Sometimes it is good to perform 7 symbol chance eyes. Similarly, for example, when the variable effect pattern HEp_a14, HEp_a15, HEp_a16, or HEp_a17 is selected for a new hold (pre-read target), if the number of preceding holds is 2 or more, 3 at the time of changing effects of each preceding hold It is recommended to perform a design chance eye effect.

  Or, for example, when the variable effect pattern HEp_a11, HEp_a12, or HEp_a13 is selected for a new hold (prefetch target), if the number of the preceding holds is two or more, the first of the two or more preceding holds It is also possible to perform the third symbol chance effect at the time of one or more pre-pending variable effects where the figure determination is performed, and then perform the seventh symbol chance effect at the remaining pre-pending variable effects.

  Or, for example, when the variable effect pattern HEp_a11, HEp_a12, or HEp_a13 is selected for a new hold (pre-read target), if the number of pre-holds is 2 or more, the change effect of some of the pre-holds Occasionally (for example, at the time of one or more pre-holding fluctuating effects in which a special figure determination is performed first among two or more pre-holding), a chance chance gaze effect including 7 symbol chance turning effects is performed. Also good. At this time, compared with the case where the variable effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), when the HEp_a12 or HEp_a13 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), the seven symbols are more likely. You may be made to perform the chance chance gaze production including the chance gaze production.

  Similarly, for example, when the variable production pattern HEp_a14, HEp_a15, HEp_a16, or HEp_a17 is selected for a new hold (pre-read target), if the number of pre-holds is 2 or more, some of the pre-holds (For example, at the time of one or more advance hold variation effects where the special figure determination is performed first among two or more advance reservations), the chance chance gaze effect including 3 symbol chance turn effects is performed. You may do it. At this time, when HEp_a16 or HEp_a17 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target) compared to when the variation effect pattern HEp_a14 or HEp_a15 is selected for the new hold (prefetch target), You may be made to perform a chance chance gaze effect including a 3 pattern chance effect effect.

  In addition, when a new hold to be prefetched is acquired, a fluctuating effect may be performed on the special figure determination information acquired in the past. In the method shown in FIG. 28, the 7 symbol or 3 symbol chance effect is not performed based on the pre-determination result of the prefetch target in the variation effect that is performed at the time of acquisition of the new hold to be prefetched. The production control unit 403 may be formed so that they can be performed. That is, for example, when a variation effect is performed on the determination target TT at the time of acquisition of a new hold, when the new hold is set as a prefetch target, the first to first fluctuation display based on the predetermination result of the prefetch target is performed. The stop mode of the third decorative symbol may be the seventh symbol or the third symbol chance.

  Further, the first and second embodiments may be combined with the third embodiment. In this case, for example, when the zone flag is OFF in step S333 in FIG. 29 and the lever accuracy zone effect is not being executed (N in step S336), instead of proceeding to step S342 and performing the processes in steps S342 to S344, The process may proceed to step S213 in FIG. 23, and the processes after step S213 may be performed by the method described in the first embodiment. In this case, the lever certain zone effect as the notice effect can be executed.

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A fourth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. As long as there is no description and there is no contradiction, the matters described in the first to third embodiments also apply to the fourth embodiment. Regarding matters that contradict the first to third embodiments in the fourth embodiment, the description in the fourth embodiment has priority.

  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 effect control unit 403 executes different effects between the plurality of effect modes.

  Referring to FIG. 36, the plurality of effect modes include at least a lever accuracy effect mode and a basic effect mode. There may be a plurality of lever production effect modes and basic effect modes. When the lever certain effect mode is set to the target effect mode, the above-mentioned lever certain zone effect is executed, whereas when the basic effect mode is set to the target effect mode, the above lever certain zone effect is not executed. That is, the state in which the target effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode corresponds to the state in which the lever accuracy zone effect is being executed.

  Therefore, the period in which the target effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode is none other than the lever accuracy zone effect period (see FIGS. 17A and 17B) in which the lever accuracy zone effect is executed. It should be noted that when the target effect mode is switched from the basic effect mode to the lever accuracy effect mode, it is preferable to perform a predetermined rush effect that suggests that the effect will be performed in the lever accuracy effect mode from now on.

  And since the lever certain zone production is executed in the lever certain production mode, the lever certain production mode suggests the same thing as the lever certain zone production suggests. In other words, in the lever accuracy effect mode, if the big effect occurs when the target effect mode is the lever accuracy effect mode (when the effect is performed in the lever accuracy effect mode), the big effect is a special bonus of A to D. This indicates that there is a high possibility (100% in this example). In other words, if the target effect mode is the lever accuracy effect mode (when the effect is performed in the lever accuracy effect mode) and the jackpot game is played, This suggests that the possibility that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game (100% if the first to third embodiments are applied) is high.

  When the target effect mode is the lever accuracy effect mode (when the effect is performed in the lever accuracy effect mode), the effect control unit 403 determines based on the result of the special figure determination with respect to the determination target TT or prior determination for the prefetch target Based on the result of the above, it is possible to execute the effect JJ that suggests that there is a possibility that a special hit game of special B or special D will be performed.

  When a jackpot game is played with respect to the determination target TT after the 7-pattern tempering success effect is performed in the lever-establishment effect mode with the variation effect of the determination target TT, the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game. There is a high possibility (100% in the first embodiment). Therefore, the 7 symbol Tempe success production belongs to production JJ. Similarly, when a jackpot game is played for the determination target TT after the 7-pattern tempering effect is performed in the lever-prediction effect mode in the variation effect of the determination target TT, the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot There is a high possibility of being a game (100% in the first embodiment). Therefore, it can be understood that the 7-pattern tempering production also belongs to the production JJ.

  The same can be said for the case where the effect in the lever accuracy effect mode (the lever accuracy zone effect) is used as the pre-reading notice effect. In other words, when a jackpot game is played for a pre-reading object after a 7th symbol chance effect is performed in the pre-pending variation effect in the lever accuracy production mode, the jackpot game can be a special B or special D big hit Highly (100% in the third embodiment). Therefore, the 7 symbol chance eye production belongs to the production JJ. Similarly, when a jackpot game is played for a pre-read object after a 7-chance chance turn effect is performed in the pre-pending variation effect in the lever certain effect mode, the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game. (In the third embodiment, it is 100%). Therefore, it can be understood that the 7 symbol chance eye-catching production also belongs to the production JJ.

The production JJ as a 7 symbol tempering success production, a 7 symbol tempering production production, a 7 design chance production production, or a 7 design chance production production, when the jackpot game is executed through the production JJ, the bonus game is special B or special It may be understood that the probability that the jackpot of D is _greater than or equal to a predetermined probability K _REF7 . In the first to third embodiments, the probability K _REF7 is 100%. However, the first to third embodiments may be modified so that the probability K _REF7 is less than 100% and close to 100% (for example, 95%).

  When the jackpot game is played for the judgment target TT after the three-pattern tempering success production is performed in the lever-like production mode in the variation production of the judgment target TT, the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game. The probability is reasonably high (eg 40%). Therefore, you may make it understand that a 3 symbol tempering success production also belongs to production JJ. Similarly, when a jackpot game is played for the determination target TT after the three-pattern tempering effect is performed in the lever-prediction effect mode with the variation effect of the determination target TT, the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot The possibility of being a game is reasonably high (for example, 40%). Therefore, it can be understood that the three-pattern tempering production also belongs to the production JJ.

  The same can be said for the case where the effect in the lever accuracy effect mode (the lever accuracy zone effect) is used as the pre-reading notice effect. In other words, when a jackpot game is played for a pre-read target after the third symbol chance effect is performed in the pre-holding variation effect in the lever-predictive effect mode, the jackpot game may be a special B or special D big hit It is reasonably high (eg 40%). Therefore, the 3 symbol chance eye production belongs to production JJ. Similarly, when a jackpot game is played for a pre-reading object after a 3 symbol chance turn effect is performed in the predecessor variation effect in the lever accuracy effect mode, the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot game. Is reasonably likely (eg 40%). Therefore, it can be understood that the 3-design chance chance production belongs to the production JJ.

The effect JJ as a 3 symbol tempering success production, a 3 symbol tempering production effect, a 3 design chance eye production, or a 3 design chance eye production production is performed when the jackpot game is executed through the production JJ. It may be understood that the probability that the jackpot of D is _greater than or equal to a predetermined probability K _REF3 . The probability K _REF3 has a positive predetermined value (for example, 40%) smaller than the probability K _REF7 .

  The effect control unit 403 can also perform an effect LL that does not belong to the effect JJ in the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed). The effect LL is, for example, a successful tempering or tempering effect with the first and second decorative symbols as blue or green, or a chance eye with the first to third decorative symbols as blue or green. It is a production or chance chance production. When realizing this, although different from that shown in FIG. 20, in the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, when executing the lever accuracy zone effect), each of the first to third decorative symbols is 1 symbol to 9. It is preferable to be able to stop display with any of the symbols.

It may be understood that the effect LL does not particularly suggest that there is a possibility that a special hit game of special B or special D will be performed. In the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed), when the jackpot game is executed through the effect JJ, the probability that the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot is a predetermined probability (for example, K _REF7 or K _REF3 ) or more, and when the jackpot game is executed through the production LL, the probability that the jackpot game is a special B or special D jackpot is less than the predetermined probability, The effect control unit 403 may perform execution control of the effects JJ and LL based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT or the result of the prior determination for the prefetch target.
At this time, with regard to the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition, when the jackpot game is executed through the production JJ, the probability that the jackpot game is a big hit of the special B is at least for the special figure determination. When the information is a jackpot, it is higher than the probability that the special symbol determination determines that it is a special B jackpot (the probability that a special B jackpot game is executed; 5% (see FIG. 6)), and Regarding the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the second start condition, when the jackpot game is executed through the production JJ, the probability that the jackpot game is a special D jackpot is at least the special figure determination information is a big hit The above-mentioned execution control is set so as to be higher than the probability that a special D jackpot is determined by the special symbol design determination (the probability that a special D jackpot game is executed; 35% (see FIG. 6)). It may be performed.

Moreover, the effect control part 403 can maintain the object effect mode in the lever accuracy effect mode until the effect JJ is executed when the object effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode. That is, after starting the production in the lever accuracy production mode, it is possible to continue performing the production in the lever accuracy production mode until the production JJ is executed.
In other words, the effect control unit 403 restricts switching the target effect mode from the lever accuracy effect mode to the basic effect mode until the effect JJ is executed after the target effect mode is changed to the lever effect effect mode. (Prohibited). In other words, after the production in the lever accuracy production mode is started, the production in the lever accuracy production mode may be restricted (prohibited) until the production JJ is executed.

  If the player performs a production JJ that is expected to generate a big hit of special B or special D in the lever-like production mode that can inflate the expectation of control in the high probability electric support game state, the player's expectation Although it is considered that the feeling is further increased and the mood is raised, when the lever-establishment effect mode is finished without performing the effect JJ, the degree of the increase in the mood is reduced. As described above, by allowing the lever accuracy effect mode to be continued until the effect JJ is executed, it is possible to realize an effect with a high excitement effect and to increase the fun of the game.

  In one form of the method described in the first to third embodiments, when the target effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode (after the lever accuracy zone effect is started), the lever accuracy effect mode is maintained and continued. A production JJ is always performed. However, when the target effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode (after the lever accuracy zone effect is started), the lever accuracy effect mode may end without performing the effect JJ.

If the production effect JJ is executed when the target production mode is set to the lever accuracy production mode, the target production mode may be immediately switched to the basic production mode.
Alternatively, when the target effect mode is set to the lever effect effect mode, if the effect JJ is executed, then the target effect mode may be switched to the basic effect mode at the start of the next special symbol and decorative symbol change. .

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A fifth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the first to fourth embodiments, based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT or the result of the prior determination for the prefetch target, whether or not the target effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is executed). However, in the gaming machine 100, the control by the method α1 may be executed while the control by the following method α2 may be performed.

  In the method α2, the effect control unit 403 changes the target effect mode from the basic effect mode when the predetermined first transition condition is satisfied regardless of the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT and the result of the prior determination for the prefetch target. Switch to lever accuracy effect mode (ie, start execution of lever accuracy zone effect). Thereafter, when the predetermined second transition condition is satisfied, the target effect mode is switched from the lever accuracy effect mode to the basic effect mode (that is, the execution of the lever accuracy zone effect is ended). The second transition condition may also be satisfied regardless of the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT and the result of the prior determination for the prefetch target. According to the method α2, for example, the lever accuracy effect mode may continue over several fluctuation periods to several tens fluctuation periods.

  The method α2 will be further described. For example, when the target effect mode is not currently set to the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is not executed), when the change start command is received, the effect control unit 403 uses the effect random number. The first transition condition is satisfied with a predetermined probability (for example, 5%) by the lottery performed, and the first transition condition is not satisfied with the remaining probability (for example, 95%). When the first transition condition is satisfied, the target effect mode is switched to the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is started) at the start of the variation effect based on the reception of the change start command.

When the change start command is received when the target effect mode is the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is being executed) in the method α2, the effect control unit 403 displays the special figure included in the change start command. Refer to the judgment result information. And for example (see FIG. 24),
When the special figure determination result information indicates a big hit of special B or special D and indicates selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a24, the fluctuation effect patterns HEp_a11 and HEp_a15 are selected with the probabilities Ka [1] and Ka [2], respectively. On the other hand, with the remaining probability (Ka [3]), another variation effect pattern (in this embodiment, “other variation effect pattern” indicates a variation effect pattern other than HEp_a11 to HEp_a17), and
When the special figure determination result information indicates the big hit of special A or special C and indicates the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a24, the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_a14 is selected with the probability Ka [4], while the remaining probability (Ka In [5]), select another variation production pattern, and
When the special figure determination result information indicates a loss and the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a14, the fluctuation effect patterns HEp_a12 and HEp_a16 are selected with the probabilities Ka [6] and Ka [7], respectively, while the remaining probabilities (Ka [8]) to select another variation production pattern, and
When the special figure determination result information indicates a loss and the selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a12, the fluctuation effect patterns HEp_a13 and HEp_a17 are selected with the probabilities Ka [9] and Ka [10], respectively, while the remaining probabilities After selecting another variation effect pattern in (Ka [11]), a variation effect is performed using the selected variation effect pattern.
In this case, after finishing the changing effect by the changing effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17, it is determined that the second transition condition is satisfied, and the target effect mode is set as the basic effect at the end of the changing effect or at the start of the next changing effect. The mode can be switched (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is ended). It is preferable that it is determined that the second transition condition is not satisfied until the variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17 is performed. Thus, the lever accuracy effect mode is continued until the effect JJ is executed.

Alternatively, for example, when the change start command is received when the target effect mode is the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is executed) in the method α2, the effect control unit 403 is included in the change start command. Based on the special figure determination result information, a random effect is used, and a random effect including any one of a 7 symbol tempering effect, a 3 symbol tempering effect, a 7 symbol tempering success effect, and a 3 symbol tempering success effect with a predetermined probability. A pattern is selected, and a variation effect is performed according to the selected variation effect pattern (however, the variation effect pattern including the 7 symbol template successful effect or the 3 symbol template successful effect is selected for the determination target TT). (Only when the special figure variation pattern is THp_a13, THp_a14, THp_a23, or THp_a24)
In this case, it is determined that the second transition condition is satisfied after finishing the variation effect including any of the 7 symbol tempering effect, the 3 symbol tempering effect, the 7 symbol tempering success effect, and the 3 symbol tempering success effect. The target effect mode can be switched to the basic effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is ended) at the end of the variation effect or at the start of the next variation effect. It may be determined that the second transition condition is not satisfied until a variation effect including any one of the 7 symbol tempering effect, the 3 symbol tempering effect, the 7 symbol tempering success effect, and the 3 symbol tempering success effect is performed. Thus, the lever accuracy effect mode is continued until the effect JJ is executed.

Furthermore, for example, when the target effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is being executed) in the method α2, the effect control unit 403 determines that the effect increase mode command is a hold increase command. Refer to the predetermination result information included. At this time, for example (see FIG. 31), there are one or more preceding holds, and none of the current determination target TT and the preceding holds indicate a jackpot, and all the existing pending holds are selected. Only when the special figure fluctuation pattern is not the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the execution of the reach effect, the new hold related to the hold increase command is handled as a prefetch target. And
When the pre-determination result information indicates a jackpot of special B or special D and indicates selection of the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a24, the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_a11 for each of the prefetch targets with probabilities Ka [1] and Ka [2], While selecting HEp_a15 and determining the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols for the pre-holding as the 7th symbol chance, another variation effect pattern is selected for the prefetch target with the remaining probability (Ka [3]) In addition, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols of the pre-holding is determined to a non-zolo eye other than the chance eye, and
When the pre-judgment result information indicates that the special A is a special jackpot of the special C and indicates the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a24, the variation effect pattern HEp_a14 is selected with respect to the prefetch target with the probability Ka [4], and the advance hold While the stop pattern of the first to third decorative symbols is determined as the third symbol chance, another variation effect pattern is selected for the prefetch target with the remaining probability (Ka [5]) and the first to first suspensions are held. 3. Decide the stop pattern of the decorative pattern in a non-zolo pattern other than the chance, and
When the preliminary determination result information indicates a loss and indicates the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a14, the variation effect patterns HEp_a12 and HEp_a16 are selected for the prefetch targets with the probabilities Ka [6] and Ka [7], respectively. While the suspension modes of the first to third decorative symbols on hold are determined as the 7th symbol chance and the 3rd symbol chance, respectively, another variation effect pattern is selected for the prefetch target with the remaining probability (Ka [8]). In addition, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols of the pre-holding is determined to a non-zolo eye other than the chance eye, and
When the preliminary determination result information indicates a loss and indicates the selection of the special figure variation pattern THp_a12, the variation effect patterns HEp_a13 and HEp_a17 are selected for the prefetch targets with the probabilities Ka [9] and Ka [10], respectively. While the suspension modes of the first to third decorative symbols on hold are determined as the 7th symbol chance and the 3rd symbol chance, respectively, another variation effect pattern is selected for the prefetch target with the remaining probability (Ka [11]). At the same time, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols that are reserved in advance is determined to be a non-zero pattern other than the chance.
Then, in the pre-pending variation effect, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the determined stop mode, and the pre-read target variation effect is subjected to the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern.
In this case, after finishing the changing effect by the changing effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a17, it is determined that the second transition condition is satisfied, and the target effect mode is switched to the basic effect mode at the start of the next changing effect ( That is, the lever accuracy zone effect can be ended). Also in this way, the lever accuracy effect mode is continued until the effect JJ is executed.

Furthermore, for example, when the target effect mode is set to the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is being executed) in the method α2, the effect control unit 403 determines that the effect increase mode command is a hold increase command. Refer to the predetermination result information included. In this case, for example, there are one or more preceding holds, there is no current determination target TT and no preceding holds indicating a big hit, and there are special figure variation patterns selected for all existing pending holds. Only when it is not the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the execution of the reach effect, the new hold related to the hold increase command is handled as a prefetch target. And
Based on the pre-determined result information, a random number for production is used, and with a predetermined probability, the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols of the pre-holding is determined at the seventh symbol chance or the third symbol chance, It is determined that the 7 symbol chance turn effect or the 3 symbol chance look effect is performed in the variation effect.
And in the case where the stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols of the pre-holding is determined as the seventh symbol or the third symbol chance, the first to third decorative symbols are determined by the variable effect of the pre-holding When it is determined to stop and display in the stop mode and the 7 symbol chance turn effect in the advance hold variation effect, and the 3 symbol chance look effect, the 7 hold chance change in the advance hold change effect respectively. Produce, stage design and 3 chances.
In this case, after the 7th chance chance effect, the 3rd chance chance effect, the 7th chance chance effect, or the 3rd chance chance effect, the second transition condition is satisfied after the pre-reading target effect is finished. The target effect mode can be switched to the basic effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is ended) at the end of the change effect of the prefetch target or at the start of the next change effect of the change effect of the prefetch target. Also in this way, the lever accuracy effect mode is continued until the effect JJ is executed.

  In addition, for example, when the change start command is received when the target effect mode is the lever accuracy effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is executed) in the method α2, the effect control unit 403 obtains the effect random number. The second transition condition may be satisfied with a predetermined probability (for example, 10%) by the lottery used, and the second transition condition may not be satisfied with the remaining probability (for example, 90%). Then, when the second transition condition is satisfied, the target effect mode may be switched to the basic effect mode (that is, the lever accuracy zone effect is ended) at the start of the change effect based on the reception of the change start command. .

  In any case, when the target effect mode is not the lever accuracy effect mode, the special figure determination result information or the pre-determination result information indicated by the received change start command or the hold increase command is the winning of the big hit of A or B , The switching from the target effect mode to the lever accuracy effect mode may be restricted (prohibited). In addition, when the target effect mode is the lever accuracy effect mode, the special figure determination result information or the pre-determination result information indicated by the received change start command or the hold increase command indicates the winning of the winning of the A or B. At this time, the target effect mode may be switched to the basic effect mode by forcibly establishing the second transition condition. As a result, when the jackpot game is executed, the suggestion function of the lever certain effect mode and the lever certain zone effect that suggests that the game is likely to be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. Is secured.

<< Sixth Example >>
A sixth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described.

  In the lever accuracy zone effect (Lever accuracy effect mode), if a jackpot is generated when the lever accuracy zone effect (Lever accuracy effect mode) is executed, there is a possibility that the jackpot is a jackpot of special A to special D (its jackpot) Is a form of a specific effect that suggests that there is a high probability that the game will be controlled in a high probability electric support game state after a jackpot game by, in particular, the probability ZZ indicating the possibility is 100% or It is suggested that the predetermined reference probability (for example, 90%) is less than 100%. In the first to third embodiments, the probability ZZ is 100%.

  If the determination target TT is winning the big hit of the communication A or the communication B, if the lever accuracy zone effect (the lever accuracy effect mode) can be executed during the variation display of the special symbol of the determination object TT, or When the pre-reading object is won a big hit of Communicator A or Communicator B, the lever accuracy zone effect (revival accuracy effect mode) is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol of the pre-holding and / or during the variable display of the special symbol of the prefetch target If it can be executed, the probability ZZ will be less than 100%.

  However, the probability ZZ and the reference probability are determined to be either special A or special B in the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination information based on the establishment of the first start condition is a big winner. Similarly, when the special figure determination information based on the establishment of the second start condition is a jackpot, the jackpot is determined to be special C and special in the special symbol design determination. It should be higher than the probability of being determined to be any of D (ie, 65%) (see FIG. 6). In order to satisfy this, in the effect start process of FIG. 23, even if the determination target TT is a big hit of the pass A or pass B, the transition from step S212 to step S213 may be permitted with a very small probability. In the 28-hold increase processing, even if the new hold is a big hit of a pass A or a pass B, the transition from step S312 to step S313 may be recognized with a small probability.

<< Seventh Embodiment >>
A seventh embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In the sixth embodiment, the lever accuracy zone effect is described as a form of the specific effect, but the specific effect may be any effect and may not be related to the effect mode (specific There is no need to change the production mode between when the performance is executed and when it is not executed).

  37A and 37B, for example, the specific effect may be an effect of simply displaying a predetermined image (for example, the character image 1110 in FIG. 37B) on the image display unit 104, An effect of outputting a predetermined sound from the speaker 115 may be used. In addition, for example, the specific effect may be an effect of causing the effect light unit 116 or the panel lamp 135 to emit light in a predetermined light emission mode, or any movable accessory provided in the gaming machine 100 (for example, the movable accessory 130 or the frame possible accessory). It may be an effect that operates the object 117) in a predetermined operation mode. In addition, when a vibration mechanism (not shown) capable of vibrating the effect button 121 is incorporated in the effect button 121, the effect that vibrates the effect button 121 in a predetermined vibration mode may be a specific effect. When the gaming machine 100 is provided with a drive mechanism (not shown) that can project the effect button 121, the effect that causes the effect button 121 to protrude in a predetermined protruding manner may be a specific effect.

<< Eighth Example >>
An eighth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. As a result of the special figure determination based on the establishment of the first start condition, a big hit game (for example, a big hit game for 6R) other than the special A, special B, and A big hit games may be performed. May be configured. Similarly, as a result of the special figure determination based on the establishment of the second start condition, a big hit game other than the special C, special D and through B big hit games (for example, a big hit game for 6R) may be performed. The gaming machine 100 may be configured.

<< Ninth Embodiment >>
A ninth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. In each of the above-described embodiments, when the determination target TT is a big hit, the reach effect is always performed in the variation effect. It is possible that the decorative design is stopped and displayed.

<< Tenth Embodiment >>
A tenth embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. 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 tenth embodiment.

  38A to 38C are schematic views showing the internal structure of the special winning opening 111 according to the tenth embodiment. In each of FIGS. 38A to 38C, 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. 38A to 38C 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. 38A to 38C, a broken line and a broken line represent the flow of the game ball.

  In FIG. 38A, the special winning opening 111 is in a closed state, and in FIGS. 38B and 38C, the special winning 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. In FIGS. 38A to 38C, the game ball that has entered the internal area of the special winning 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. 38 (b)) 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. 38C) 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. 39 is a diagram showing types of jackpots according to the tenth embodiment. In the tenth 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, special A, special C, and special B is 8, 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 These are 30%, 35%, and 35%, 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. Of the eight 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 eight rounds that make up the jackpot game of each of Special A and Special C, the prescribed maximum opening time in seven 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 “7”. 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 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 becomes equal to or greater than the number of times the electric support is given (that is, when it reaches 20 times) without generating the big jackpot (that is, the next big 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.

<< Eleventh embodiment >>
An eleventh embodiment of the gaming machine 100 will be described. The gaming machine 100 may be configured as a so-called VST machine. An embodiment in which the gaming machine 100 is configured as a VST machine will be described as an eleventh embodiment. When the gaming machine 100 is configured as a VST machine, the following modifications may be made based on the tenth embodiment.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram showing types of jackpots according to the eleventh embodiment. In the eleventh embodiment, there are special A to special D and general A as jackpot types, and general B does not exist.

  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 determination per special symbol for the second special symbol (in the determination per special symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio of the jackpot being special C and special D is 50 respectively. %, 50%. 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.

  The number of rounds in each jackpot game of Special A to Special D and A and the opening pattern of the special winning opening 111 and the sorting member 144 are as described in the tenth embodiment.

  The number of high-probability assignments for special A to special D and big A hits is 50 times. Therefore, after the end of each jackpot game of special A to special D and tsu A including the occurrence of V winnings, if the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 50 without any other jackpots (in other words special chart When the determination is made 50 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 such that it is virtually impossible to generate a V prize in the big A hit game.

  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 50 times. Therefore, after the special jackpot game of any one of special A to special D is completed, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 50 without any other jackpots occurring (in other words, when the special figure determination is performed 50 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 jackpot of the communication A is 20 times. Therefore, after the end of the jackpot game of A, when the number of changes in the special symbol reaches 20 times without any other jackpots occurring (in other words, when the special figure determination is performed 20 times), the gaming machine 100 The gaming state 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., 50 times) without the occurrence of the next jackpot as seen from the jackpot that occurred immediately before, the gaming machine 100 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, 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 fluctuations of the special symbol exceeds the number of times the electric support is granted (that is, reaches 50 times), the gaming machine 100 gaming states are set to a low probability non-electric support game state.

In the big hit game of A, V winning is difficult and practically impossible.
After the end of the big A jackpot game 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 game state, and then the next jackpot (that is, the jackpot that occurred immediately before). If the number of changes in the special symbol is equal to or greater than the number of times the electric support is granted (that is, when it reaches 20 times), the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the low probability non-electric support state. Set.
If a V win occurs during the big A hit game, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability electric support game state after the end of the big hit game, and then the next jackpot ( In other words, without the occurrence of the next jackpot as seen from the jackpot that occurred immediately before, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is highly probable when the number of changes in the special symbol is equal to or greater than the number of times the electric support is given (that is, when it reaches 20 times). When the non-electric support game state is set and the special jackpot game is over, the next jackpot will not occur and the number of changes in the special symbol will be more than the high probability grant count and more than the electric support grant count (that is, 50 times). Then, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support gaming 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 set to ON and both the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J are both set to “50” 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 “50” is set to the remaining electric support game count J. In the game state setting process associated with the jackpot of A, 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 the electric support game remaining If the number of times J is set to “50” and “20”, respectively, 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 set to “0”. In addition, the electric support game flag is turned ON and “20” is set in the electric support game remaining count J.

  When the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine as in the tenth embodiment, it is described in each of the above-described embodiments in an arbitrary gaming state (ie, a low probability non-electric support game state or a high probability electric support game state). Can be applied. When the gaming machine 100 is configured as a VST machine as in the eleventh embodiment, the low-probability non-electric support game state (the second starting condition is difficult to be satisfied, and basically, the special figure determination is made to satisfy the first starting condition. (Game state executed based on the above), the methods described in the above embodiments can be applied.

  However, when the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine or a VST machine, the effects suggesting that the bonuses of Special A, Special B, Special C and Special D have been won are Special A, Special B, It functions as an effect that suggests that a jackpot game with special C and special D is easy to win a V-win game, and in the jackpot game, a V-win prize is generated with a probability of 100%. It functions as an effect that suggests that the game will be controlled later in the high probability electric support game state (an effect that suggests that the game is likely to be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game).

  In addition, when the gaming machine 100 is configured as a V-loop machine or a VST machine, the effects suggesting that the winnings of the A and B are the winning jackpot games that are difficult to win the V prize by the A and B respectively. Since the V winning probability of the jackpot game is substantially 0%, the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. It functions as an effect that suggests that the game is likely to be controlled in the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game.

  Then, in the lever accuracy zone effect (Lever accuracy effect mode), if a jackpot is generated when the lever accuracy zone effect (Lever accuracy effect mode) is executed, there is a possibility that the jackpot is a jackpot of special A to special D ( In this example, 100%) is high. In other words, in the tenth and eleventh embodiments, if the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, if a jackpot is generated and a jackpot game is performed when the lever accuracy zone effect is executed, a V prize is generated and the jackpot This suggests that the game is likely to be controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the game.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 may be configured as a gaming machine that is classified into a type other than the types described above (for example, a gaming machine that is classified as an old type two-type mixing machine).

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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 is particularly related to, for example, the first to third embodiments (more particularly, the first and third embodiments), and performs a special game advantageous to the player. Determination means for determining whether the special game is performed (e.g., special figure determination or prior determination), special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is to be performed, and the special game A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player after being executed, and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the special game execution means includes the special game And at least a first special game (eg, special A or special C jackpot game) and a second special game (eg: special B or special D jackpot game) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game. ), And the gaming state control means The game can be controlled in the specific game state after any one of the special game and the second special game is executed, and the effect executing means can execute the specific game when the special game is executed. When a specific effect (e.g., a lever-like zone effect) suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled in a state is executable and the specific effect is executed, the first It is possible to execute a suggestion effect (eg, 7 symbol template success effect / 7 symbol chance effect) that suggests that there is a possibility that two special games may be executed.

  When a special effect is executed and a special game is performed, the player is likely to be in a specific game state. Therefore, a player who has watched the specific effect is expected to execute the special game and control in the specific game state. Inflate the feeling greatly. At this time, if an effect that suggests the possibility that the second special game that is more preferable for the player is performed (such as the 7-pattern tempered success effect) is performed, the player's sense of expectation further expands and the emotions rise and fall. It becomes easy to feel fun in the game.

Specifically, for example, in the gaming machine W ₁ , the suggestion effects are a first suggestion effect (eg: 7 symbol tempering success effect / 7 symbol chance effect effect) and a second suggestion effect (eg: 3 symbol tempering success). A possibility that the special game is the second special game when the special game is executed through the first suggestion effect, and the second suggestion. The possibility that the special game is the second special game when the special game is executed through the production may be different from each other.

  Thereby, since the feeling of expectation for the second special game differs depending on whether the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is performed, it is considered that the player views the suggestion effect with high interest. . It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W _1, wherein in a case where the a when the first suggestion effect is executed second suggestion effect is executed, the game is controlled by said special game is executed identified gaming state The probability of being played may be different from each other.

  As a result, the player has a high interest in the suggestion effect because the feeling of expectation for execution of the special game and control in the specific game state differs depending on whether the first suggestion effect or the second suggestion effect is performed. It is considered to watch with It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

Game machine W ₂ in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, in particular, for example first to third embodiments (and especially the second embodiment) related to the determination of whether to perform a favorable special game to the player (Example: special figure determination or prior determination) determination means, special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is performed, and the special game is executed A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player later, and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the special game execution means is at least as the special game The first special game (eg, special A or special C jackpot game) and the second special game (eg, special B or special D jackpot game) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game are executed. The gaming state control means is capable of the first special The game can be controlled in the specific game state after any of the game and the second special game is executed, and the effect execution means can play the game in the specific game state when the special game is executed. When a specific effect (e.g., lever-like zone effect) suggesting that there is a high possibility of being controlled is executable and the specific effect is executed, the special game is executed based on the determination result of the determination means A special effect (e.g., reach effect) that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special effect will be performed, and a whirl effect (e.g., that indicates whether the special effect is executed before the special effect is executed) : Tempering effect) can be executed, and it is possible to suggest that there is a possibility that the second special game may be executed (for example, by the 7-pattern tempering effect). To.

  When a special effect is executed and a special game is performed, the player is likely to be in a specific game state. Therefore, a player who has watched the specific effect is expected to execute the special game and control in the specific game state. Inflate the feeling greatly. At this time, if an effect (7 symbol tempering effect etc.) that suggests the possibility of the second special game being more preferable for the player is performed, the player's sense of expectation further expands, and the emotions rise and fall. It becomes easy to feel fun in the game.

Specifically, for example, in the gaming machine W ₂ , the roaring effect includes a first roaring effect (eg, 7-pattern tempering roaring effect) and a second roaring effect (eg: 3 graphic tempering roaring effect), The possibility that the special game is the second special game when the special game is executed through the first beat production, and the special game is executed through the second beat production The possibility that the special game is the second special game may be different from each other.

  Thereby, since the feeling of expectation for the second special game differs depending on whether the first roll production or the second roll production is performed, it is considered that the player views the roll production with high interest. . It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W _2, in the case where the second swing effect as when the first swing effect is executed is executed, the probability of the special effect is executed may be different from each other.

  As a result, the sense of expectation for the execution of the special effect (and thus the execution of the special game and the control in the specific game state) differs depending on whether the first roll effect or the second roll effect is performed. It is thought that the person watches the angry production with high interest. It goes without saying that the game that attracts interest is an interesting game.

Gaming machine W ₃ according to one aspect of the present invention, in particular, for example the first to fifth embodiment (more particularly the fourth embodiment) related to the determination of whether to perform a favorable special game to the player (Example: special figure determination or prior determination) determination means, special game execution means for executing the special game when the determination means determines that the special game is performed, and the special game is executed A game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state advantageous to the player later, and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, wherein the special game execution means is at least as the special game The first special game (eg, special A or special C jackpot game) and the second special game (eg, special B or special D jackpot game) that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game are executed. The gaming state control means is capable of the first special The game can be controlled in the specific game state after any of the game and the second special game is executed, and the effect execution means is configured to execute the specific game when the special game is executed over a predetermined period. It is possible to switch to a specific production mode (eg, lever-like production mode) that suggests that the game is likely to be controlled in the gaming state, and when the specific production mode is set, Based on the determination result, the suggestion effect suggesting that the second special game may be executed (example: 7 symbol tempe success effect / 7 symbol tempering effect / 7 symbol chance effect / 7 symbol chance effect) It is characterized by being able to execute a “buzzing effect”.

  When a special game is performed in a specific production mode, there is a high possibility that the game will be in a specific game state. Therefore, when a specific production mode is selected, the player can perform a special game and perform a specific game state. This greatly expands the expectation of control. At this time, if an effect that suggests the possibility that the second special game that is more preferable for the player is performed (such as the 7-pattern tempered success effect) is performed, the player's sense of expectation further expands and the emotions rise and fall. It becomes easy to feel fun in the game.

Specifically, for example, in the gaming machine W ₃ , when the specific effect mode is set to the specific effect mode, the specific effect mode may be continued until the suggestion effect is executed.

  If a specific production mode that can expand the expectation of control in a specific gaming state is performed, if the suggested production that expects the execution of the second special game is performed, the player's expectation is further increased. However, when the specific production mode is finished without performing the suggestion production, the degree of the increase in the mood is reduced. As described above, by allowing the specific effect mode to be continued until the suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to realize an effect with a high excitement effect and to increase the fun of the game.

The determination means, special game execution means, and game state control means in the gaming machines W _{1 to} W ₃ are realized by the main control unit 401 in the gaming machine 100, for example.
The effect execution means in the gaming machines W _{1 to} 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.

With regard to all or part of the gaming machines W _{1 to} W ₃ , the advantage / disadvantage in the gaming state is, for example, high / low of jackpot winning probability (determined to execute a special game). High / low) and / or the presence / absence of electric support. Therefore, with respect to all or a part of the gaming machines W _{1 to} W ₃ , when the game state control means can control the game in a non-specific game state or a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-specific game state, For example, the non-specific gaming state may be a low probability gaming state and the specific gaming state may be a high probability gaming state, or, for example, the non-specific gaming state may be a non-electric support gaming state and the specific gaming state may be an electric gaming state. It may be a support game state.

  In the description of the above embodiment, 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. 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 port 111 Grand prize opening 401 Main control part (determination means, special game execution means, game state control means)
403 Production control unit (production execution means)

Claims (3)

A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the determination means to perform the special game;
After the special game is executed, game state control means capable of controlling the game in a specific game state advantageous to the player;
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect including an effect of displaying the effect symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after variably displaying the effect symbol according to the determination made by the determination means ;
The special game execution means can execute at least a first special game and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game as the special game,
The gaming state control means is capable of controlling a game in the specific gaming state after any of the first special game and the second special game is executed.
The production execution means
If the special game is executed over a plurality of variable display periods of the effect symbol, it is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled in the specific game state after the special game,
When the specific effect is executed, the special game is executed even if it is determined that the special game is to be performed or not determined to be performed based on the determination result of the determination means. A special effect that suggests that there is a high possibility that the special effect will be performed, and that the special effect is likely to be executed when the special effect is executed or not. is capable of executing an effect the specific effect at the same time, after the swing Ri suggested that der that the second special game is likely to be performed in effect, starts execution of the specific effect, the fanning The gaming machine characterized in that the execution of the specific effect can be continued until the effect is executed . The roaring effect includes a first roaring effect and a second roaring effect,
The possibility that the special game is the second special game when the special game is executed through the first beat production, and the special game is executed through the second beat production The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a possibility that the special game is the second special game is different from each other. A determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when it is determined by the determination means to perform the special game;
After the special game is executed, game state control means capable of controlling the game in a specific game state advantageous to the player;
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect including an effect of displaying the effect symbol in a manner indicating the result of the determination after variably displaying the effect symbol according to the determination made by the determination means ;
The special game execution means can execute at least a first special game and a second special game that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game as the special game,
The gaming state control means is capable of controlling a game in the specific gaming state after any of the first special game and the second special game is executed.
The production execution means
If the special game is executed over a plurality of variable display periods of the effect symbol, it is possible to execute a specific effect suggesting that the game is likely to be controlled in the specific game state after the special game,
When executing the specific effect, based on the determination result of the determination means, it is possible to execute a special effect suggesting that the special game is likely to be executed, and before executing the special effect It is possible to execute a roaring effect that suggests whether or not the special effect is executed at the same time as the specific effect, and it is possible to suggest that the second special game may be executed in the roaring effect. After the execution of the specific effect, it is possible to continue the execution of the specific effect until the turn effect is executed,
The roaring effect includes a first roaring effect and a second roaring effect,
The possibility that the special game is the second special game when the special game is executed through the first beat production, and the special game is executed through the second beat production The possibility that the special game is the second special game is different from each other,
A gaming machine, wherein the probability that the special effect is executed is different between when the first beat effect is executed and when the second beat effect is executed.

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