JP6314168B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  Many gaming machines are provided with operating means that can be operated by a player, in the form of buttons and levers. Of the effects suggesting the result of the hit determination, an operation effect that prompts an operation to the operation means is often executed (for example, see Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2013-223677 A

  The effect using the operation means is an effect useful for improving the fun of the game. If a new method can be proposed with respect to the way of performing the operation using the operation means, it is considered that it contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of the interest of the game in relation to the effect using the operation means.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention provides a predetermined effect using a determination means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a predetermined effect means including an operation means operable by the player. An effect execution means that can be executed, and the effect execution means can execute a determination effect that suggests the determination result based on the determination result of the determination means, and the operation means is provided to the player in the determination effect. When it is determined that the special gaming state is to be executed by the determination means, and when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times, the second greater than the first number of times. There are times when the operation effect is executed up to the number of times, and the operation effect includes a first operation effect and a second operation effect different from the first operation effect.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the game machine which contributes to the interest improvement of a game in relation to the production using an operation means.

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 explanatory drawing of operation with respect to a production lever. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. It is an operation | movement flowchart in connection with the setting of a gaming state by the main control part, and the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing of the aspect of a doublet. It is explanatory drawing of production mode. It is explanatory drawing of the relationship between a change production | presentation and jackpot game, and the presentation mode after jackpot game. It is a figure which shows the flow of the fluctuation production including a reach production. It is explanatory drawing of a button operation effect. It is explanatory drawing of a lever operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation effect in the change effect including a reach effect. It is a figure which shows the example of a gimmick action | operation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the operation effect in a special fluctuation effect. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of several fluctuation production patterns. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of several fluctuation production patterns. It is explanatory drawing of a re-lottery effect. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation pattern table which concerns on 1st Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation production 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 relationship between the frequency | count of execution of an operation effect, and the execution probability of a promotion success effect (promotion effect during a change effect). It is a figure which shows the relationship of two probabilities related to control in 1st Example of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship of two probabilities related to control in 1st Example of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the execution control method of a post-promotion effect (promotion effect after a change effect) concerning 3rd Example of this invention. It is a figure which concerns on 3rd Example of this invention and shows the relationship between the frequency | count of execution of an operation effect, and the execution probability of a post-promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing and execution probability of the advance jackpot finalization effect and final jackpot finalization effect which concern on 5th Example of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the content and the selection probability of several change production patterns which concern on 10th 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. An effect lever 127 is provided above the game area 103 in the door frame 12. The effect button 121, the cross key 122, and the effect lever 127 constitute an operation means that can be operated by the player and receives a predetermined operation 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 can be understood from the above description, the electric support game state is a specific game state in which the start condition is more easily established than the non-electric support game state (more specifically, a game ball is placed at the second start port 106). It is a specific gaming state that is easy to enter). 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, the determination per jack figure is made so that the winning probability of winning the jackpot (that is, the probability determined to play the jackpot game) is 1/320 and 1/70 in the low probability gaming state and the high probability gaming state, respectively. Assume that a table TAt is formed. However, the winning probabilities listed here are merely examples, and the winning probabilities can be variously changed.

  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. However, after J = 1 is changed to J = 0 by execution of the special figure determination, the electric support game state is maintained until the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the result of the special figure determination, and the stop display is performed. A non-electric support game state can be set later. 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 to an effect button 121 that receives an operation from the player, a cross key 122, and an effect lever 127. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player for the effect button 121, the cross key 122, and the effect lever 127.

  The effect control unit 403 realizes an arbitrary effect including a change effect using an effect realizing element (effect means). That is, the production control unit 403 controls the production realization element to cause the production realization element to perform a desired production (the main body of the production in this expression is the production realization element, but in the description of this embodiment, The effect control unit 403 is regarded as the main subject of the effect). The effect realizing elements include all or a 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 effect lever 127, the panel lamp 135, and the movable panel accessory 130. The variation effect indicates an effect executed by the effect control unit 403 during the variation display of the special symbol, and includes an effect suggesting a determination result of the special symbol determination. It can also be understood that the effect executed by the effect control unit 403 at the start of the special symbol change or at the end of the special symbol change is also included in the change effect. 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 reception process (see FIG. 5), the sub CPU 431 operates the player on the operation button 121, the cross key 122, or the effect lever 127 based on the signal from the effect button 121, the cross key 122, or the effect lever 127 (see FIG. 5). Recognize whether or not an operation has been input and the content of the operation. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect according to the recognized operation state.

  Here, the operation content with respect to the production button 121 and the production lever 127 will be described. With respect to the effect button 121, the player can input an operation to push down the effect button 121 (hereinafter referred to as a button operation). The effect button 121 is provided with a sensor for detecting presence / absence of button operation, and the sub CPU 431 can recognize the presence / absence of input of the button operation using the sensor.

  Referring to FIG. 6, the effect lever 127 includes a rod-shaped lever body that is directly operated by the player, and a support member that supports the lever body so as to be movable up and down. The support member includes an elastic member that urges the lever main body to an upper position that is a reference position, and a lock unit that locks the lever main body at the reference position in a normal state (when not used for production). When the effect lever 127 is used for the effect, the lock by the lock means is released, and the lever body can be lowered from a predetermined reference position and moved to the operation position (down position). The operation performed by the player to lower the bar body from the predetermined reference position to the operation position is referred to as lever operation. When the player pulls the lever main body down to the operating position by hand and then releases the lever main body, the lever main body returns to the reference position by the biasing force of the elastic member. The effect lever 127 is provided with a sensor for detecting the presence / absence of input of the lever operation, and the sub CPU 431 can recognize the presence / absence of input of the lever operation using the sensor.

<< type of jackpot >>
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing jackpot types assumed in the present embodiment. In this embodiment, there are special A, special B, and common A as types of jackpots. The number of rounds for special A and communication A is 8, and the number of rounds for special B 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, the special B jackpot game is more advantageous to the player than the special A and through A jackpot games. 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 determination per special symbol for the second special symbol (in the determination per special symbol based on the establishment of the second starting condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio that the big jackpot is special B, A is 65 respectively. %, 35%. 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.

  Special A and Special B jackpots belong to the probable jackpot. After the jackpot game of either special A or special B is completed, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the high probability gaming state and the electric support gaming state. After setting to the high probability gaming state, the next jackpot (that is, the next jackpot as seen from the jackpot that occurred immediately before) does not occur, and the number of changes of the special symbol (that is, the special symbol stops changing via the change display) Is equal to or greater than the high probability giving count, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability gaming state. After the setting to the electric support game state, if the number of changes in the special symbol is equal to or greater than the number of electric support grants without generating the next jackpot, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the 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 and special B are 50 and 100, respectively (see FIG. 7). Therefore, after the special jackpot game of either special A or special B is finished, if the number of times the special symbol changes reaches 50 without any other jackpots occurring (in other words, the special figure determination is performed 50 times). ) When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is shifted from the high probability electric support game state to the low probability electric support game state, and then the variation display of the special symbol is further performed 50 times, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is low. The probabilistic power support game state is shifted to the low probability non-power support game state.

  The jackpot of A is usually a jackpot. After the end of the big hit game of A, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low-probability electric support game state until the special symbol fluctuates by the predetermined number of times of the electric support grant, After changing by the number of times that the electric support is given, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support state (that is, the normal gaming state). The number of times electric support is given to the jackpot of A is 100, the same as that for the jackpots of Special A and Special B. In addition, since the high probability game state is not entered after the big A hit game, the low probability electric support game state is set.

  In the game state setting process associated with special A or special B jackpot, both the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set to ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are respectively set to “ 50 "and" 100 "are set. In the game state setting process associated with the big hit of A, the high probability game flag is turned off while the electric support game flag is turned on and the high probability remaining game count X is set to “0” while the electric support “100” is set in the remaining game count 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. 7).

  As can be seen from FIG. 7, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous to the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (ie, more Easy to get many prize balls). Here, “relatively advantageous” means that the expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the 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.

  With reference to FIG. 8, the flow of the operation | movement regarding the setting of a game state and the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol by the main-control part 401 is demonstrated. Of the operations shown in FIG. 8, the operation composed of steps S112 to S129 is realized by repeating the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 3).

  First, in step S111, the gaming machine 100 is in an initial state, and in the initial state, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set to OFF, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are zero. Is set.

  Thereafter, in step S112, it is confirmed whether or not special figure determination information is stored in the storage area 413a. When no special figure determination information is stored in the storage area 413a, the process of step S112 is repeated. However, when one or more special figure determination information is stored in the storage area 413a, the highest priority is given. One special figure determination information set with the rank is acquired as the determination target TT, and the special figure determination is performed on the determination target TT in step S113.

  After performing the special figure determination in step S113, if the remaining number X of high-probability games is 1 or more, a process of subtracting 1 from the number of times X is performed (Y in step S114, S115). If it becomes, after setting a high probability game flag to OFF (Y of step S116, S117), it will progress to step S118, and after subtraction, if "X> = 1" (N of step S116), a high probability game flag will be changed. Without proceeding to step S118. After performing the special figure determination in step S113, if the number X is not 1 or more (N in step S114), the process proceeds to step S118 without changing the number X and the high probability game flag.

  In step S118, if the electric support game remaining number J is equal to or greater than 1, 1 is subtracted from the number J (Y in step S118, S119). If “J = 0” is obtained by subtraction, the electric support game flag is set. After setting to OFF (Y in step S120, S121), the process proceeds to step S122. If “J ≧ 1” even after the subtraction (N in step S120), the process proceeds to step S122 without changing the electric support game flag. In step S118, if the number J is not 1 or more (N in step S118), the process proceeds to step S122 without changing the number J and the electric support game flag.

  When the process proceeds to step S122, the special symbol fluctuation display is started, and after the special symbol fluctuation display starts, the fluctuation time according to the result of the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment included in the special figure judgment elapses (Y in step S123). ), The special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the special symbol per unit determination and the special symbol determination included in the special symbol determination (step S124). If the current determination target TT is a jackpot (Y in step S125), the process proceeds to step S126, where a jackpot game corresponding to the type of jackpot is executed, and if the current determination target TT is a loss. (N of step S125), it returns to step S112.

  After the jackpot game at step S126, it is confirmed whether or not the jackpot that has occurred this time is a promising jackpot. If it is a promising big hit (Y in step S127), the game state setting process in step S128 is performed and then the process returns to step S112, while if it is a normal big hit (N in step S127), the game state setting process in step S129. After returning to step S112.

  In the game state setting process in step S128, the high probability game flag and the electric support game flag are set to ON, and the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are set to “50” and “100”, respectively. Is done. In the game state setting process of step S129, the high probability game flag is set to OFF, while the electric support game flag is set to ON, and the high probability game remaining count X and the electric support game remaining count J are respectively set. “0” and “100” are set.

<< 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. 9A, 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. 9B, the production control unit 403 assigns each of the first to third decorative symbols to the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “ The display can be stopped in any of seven types of numeric symbols to which “4”, “5”, “6”, and “7” are added, and special symbols different from the numeric symbols. 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. In the following, the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “5”, “6”, “7” will be referred to as 1 symbol, 2 symbols, 3 symbols, Sometimes referred to as 4 designs, 5 designs, 6 designs, 7 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 FIG. 10, a doublet obtained by aligning the first to third decorative symbols with the i-th symbol is referred to as an i-design doublet (where i is an integer from 1 to 7). As the i-patterns, there are 1-patterns to 7-patterns. The 7-pattern doublet is referred to as a specific doublet, and the 1-6 pattern doubles are referred to as non-specific doublet. An effect that causes the first to third decorative symbols to be stopped (including a temporary stop described later) and displayed is designated as a specific double-eyed effect, and the first to third decorative symbols are designated as non-specific double eyes. An effect that causes a stop (including a temporary stop, which will be described later) to be displayed, is referred to as a non-specific double eye effect.

  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. Hereinafter, the effect mode set here may be referred to as a target effect mode. The effect control unit 403 performs various effects including a variable effect in the target effect mode (that is, the set effect mode).

  As shown in FIG. 11, the plurality of effect modes include a normal mode, a rush mode, and a chance mode as different first to third effect modes. When the i-th effect mode is set to the target effect mode, the effect control unit 403 can perform a mode effect according to the i-th effect mode (i is an integer). The mode effect may include any effect that does not belong to the change effect when the change effect is performed and when the change effect is not performed, in addition to the change effect. The content of the mode effect executed when a certain arbitrary effect mode is set as the target effect mode (that is, the content of the mode effect corresponding to the certain effect mode) is the target of any other effect mode. The content of the mode effect that is executed when the effect mode is set (that is, the content of the mode effect corresponding to the other effect mode) is partially or entirely different from each other.

The normal mode is an effect mode that is set to the target effect mode in the low probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the low probability non-electric support game state.
The rush mode is an effect mode that is set to the target effect mode in the high probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability electric support game state.
The chance mode is an effect mode that is set to the target effect mode in the low probability electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the low probability electric support game state.
Therefore, the player who has seen the effects (including the mode effects) in the normal mode, the rush mode, and the chance mode, the current game state is low probability non-electric support game state, high probability electric support game state, low probability, respectively. You can easily understand that it is in the electric support game state.

  Referring to FIG. 12, attention is paid to one particular figure determination information acquired as the determination target TT in an arbitrary situation as the special figure determination information JJ. In the following, it is assumed that the special figure determination information JJ is special figure determination information to win a jackpot unless otherwise specified. The production control unit 403 responds to the reception of the change start command for the special figure determination information JJ when the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ as the determination target TT indicates that the jackpot is won. The variable display command for the special figure determination information JJ is started after the first to third decorative symbols are started to be displayed and the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped after a predetermined effect or the like. In response to the reception, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet. Thereafter, a jackpot game based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ is executed, and after the jackpot game ends, the effect control unit 403 determines whether the rush mode or the game state after the jackpot game ends. Set the chance mode to the target effect mode.

  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). In order to avoid confusion with the temporary stop, the decorative symbol stop display in response to the reception of the change stop command (a complete stop display without a slight change) may be referred to as a main stop. It is understood that the stop display of the decorative symbol during the special symbol variation display (and hence during the variation presentation) indicates a temporary stop.

[Reach production]
The effect control unit 403 temporarily stops the change display of the first and second decorative symbols among the first to third decorative symbols based on the result of the special symbol determination with respect to the determination target TT in the common symbol. After the effect to be performed (corresponding to the Tempe success effect described later), the reach effect can be performed. Here, for the sake of concrete explanation, it is considered that the first and second decorative symbols are the left symbol and the right symbol. Then, the effect control unit 403 can perform the reach effect after temporarily stopping the left and right symbol variation displays with the common symbol.

The reach effect is an effect based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT, and is an effect that suggests that the degree of expectation of execution of the jackpot game for the determination target TT is higher than the predetermined expectation KT _REF . The expected degree of execution of the jackpot game (hereinafter also referred to as the jackpot expectation) is the probability (statistical probability) that one piece of special figure determination information (in this case, the determination target TT) has been won. Represents. If a specific effect is performed on one noticed special figure determination information, the expected degree of jackpot for the special figure determination information is the expected degree of jackpot for the specific effect (the specific effect is It can also be said that the assigned special figure determination information is a winning probability. The predetermined expectation degree KT _REF may be a predetermined expectation degree that is greater than or equal to 0 and less than 1. For example, the predetermined expectation degree KT _REF indicates a predetermined probability OTK as a jackpot winning probability or is a predetermined value greater than the probability OTK (For example, 5 times the probability OTK). The probability OTK is “1/300” if the special figure determination is performed in the low probability gaming state, and is “1/70” if the special figure determination is performed in the high probability gaming state (FIG. 4). reference). In the variation effect, the execution of the reach effect may be considered to suggest that the expectation of the jackpot of the determination target TT is higher than the non-execution of the reach effect.

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

  Referring to FIG. 13, in the variable effect including the reach effect, the first and third decorative designs (corresponding to SZL, SZR, and SZC in FIG. 13) 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. 13), 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 the execution of the reach effect, for example, the first and second small-sized decorative symbols arranged in a common pattern for viewing the reach effect are temporarily stopped at the upper left corner of the image display unit 104. (Small size is smaller than the above 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 type of jackpot, an effect indicating that a game task is achieved (for example, displaying a moving image indicating how the main character wins the enemy character) is performed. At the same time, the large-sized first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the vicinity of the center of the image display unit 104 in the form of a doublet, and when the change stop command is received, the large-sized first to third decorative symbols are doubleted. 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 effect shown in FIG. 13 is merely an example of the reach effect. In the gaming machine 100, a plurality of reach effects having different contents can be executed.

[Operation production]
Next, the operation effect will be described. The effect control unit 403 can execute the operation effect at any timing when the variation effect of the determination target TT is being performed based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT (based on the variation start command). The operation effect is an effect that is performed using an operation means that can be operated by the player, and is an effect that prompts the player to perform an operation on the operation means (more specifically, an operation input to the operation means). Here, the operation means in the operation effect is the effect button 121 or the effect lever 127. Therefore, the operation effect in the present embodiment is an effect that prompts the player to input a button operation or a lever operation. Prompting input is a concept including an input instruction, command, recommendation, permission, and request. Here, the operation corresponding effect executed in response to the input of the operation is considered to be included in the component of the operation effect, but may be considered not to be included in the component of the operation effect.

  14 (a) and 15 (a) show the outline of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect, respectively. The button operation effect is an operation effect using the effect button 121 as an operation means, and the lever operation effect is an operation effect using the effect lever 127 as an operation means.

  In each operation effect, the effect control unit 403 sets an operation effective period having a predetermined time length during the execution period of the variable effect. The operation effective period in the button operation effect indicates a period in which the operation on the effect button 121 (that is, button operation) is effective, and the operation effective period in the lever operation effect indicates the period in which the operation on the effect lever 127 (that is, lever operation) is effective. Point to.

  Referring to FIG. 14A, when the button operation is not yet input during the operation effective period in the button operation effect, the effect control unit 403 displays the operation input promotion image 510 that prompts the player to input the button operation. Displayed on the display unit 104. The operation input promotion image 510 includes at least a button image 511 that imitates the effect button 121, an effective period image 512 that indicates the entire operation effective period of the effect button 121 and the remaining operation effective period, and an instruction to input the button operation And a character image 513 based on the characters to be displayed. It may be considered that the images 512 and 513 are added to the button image 511 as the operation input promotion image 510 and displayed.

  In the button operation effect, the effect control unit 403 monitors whether or not the button operation is input during the operation effective period, and responds to the input when the button operation input is detected during the operation effective period. To perform a predetermined operation-response effect. Normally, this operation corresponding effect is executed immediately after the input of the button operation without waiting for the expiration of the operation valid period. The operation corresponding effect may be based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT, and may include, for example, display of a cut-in image corresponding to the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT. In the button operation effect, when the button operation is not input within the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 may perform the operation corresponding effect after the operation effective period expires (it is also possible not to perform the operation). is there).

  When performing the button operation effect in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 can also perform the button operation effect after performing the button operation indication effect as shown in FIG.

  The button operation indication effect functions as an effect suggesting that the button operation effect will be performed later or an effect suggesting that the button operation effect may be performed later. The effect control unit 403 may always perform the button operation effect after the button operation indication effect, and in this case, the button operation indication effect functions as an effect suggesting that the button operation effect is performed later. It will be. The effect control unit 403 may or may not perform the button operation effect after the button operation sign effect. In this case, the button operation effect effect may be performed after the button operation effect. It will function as an effect that suggests something.

  In the button operation indication effect, a predetermined button suggestion image 516 that is an image similar to the button image 511 is displayed. Here, it is assumed that the button suggestion image 516 includes predetermined similar button images 516 a and 516 b similar to the button image 511. Each of the similar button images 516a and 516b may be considered as a button suggestion image.

  For any first image and second image, the second image is similar to the first image when the first image and the second image can be associated with the player who viewed the second image. Says that there is similarity between images. For example, the second image similar to the first image is an image obtained by deforming the first image in at least one of the luminance, saturation, hue, and size of the first image, and is between the first image and the second image. There is a commonality in contour lines by edges and corners.

  Here, it is assumed that each of the similar button images 516a and 516b is an image obtained by translucent the button image 511 which is an opaque image. That is, when it is considered that the button image 511 or the similar button image 516a is displayed on the predetermined background image in the predetermined image area, the background image is visible in the image area when the button image 511 is displayed. On the other hand, only the button image 511 is displayed in a form that can be viewed without being displayed on the screen. On the other hand, when the similar button image 516a is displayed, a multilayer structure that can be adopted for the image display unit 104 is used, For example, alpha blending with the background image in the image area is used, and the semi-transparent similar button image 516a and the background image are displayed so as to be visible in the image area. . The same applies to the similar button image 516b. However, as described above, as long as there is similarity between the similar button image 516a or 516b and the button image 511 to the extent that the player can associate the button image 511 from the similar button image 516a or 516b, the similar button image 516a and 516b may be arbitrary.

  In the button operation indication effect, the similar button images 516a and 516b are displayed at predetermined first and second start positions on the display screen, respectively (the second start position is on the right side of the first start position). The similar button images 516a and 516b move on the display screen at the same speed so as to merge at the intermediate position between the first and second start positions (in FIG. 14B, the image 516a is directed rightward). , The image 516b moves to the left). When the button operation effect is performed subsequent to the button operation indication effect, after the similar button images 516a and 516b merge at the intermediate position, the button image 511 is displayed at the intermediate position. (See FIG. 14 (b)). On the other hand, when only the button operation indication effect is performed among the button operation indication effect and the button operation effect, the similar button images 516a and 516b pass through the intermediate position and fade out from the image display unit 104. The button image 511 is not displayed (see FIG. 14C).

  Although the example in which the button suggestion image 516 includes two similar button images has been described, the button suggestion image 516 may include only one similar button image, or three or more similar buttons may be included. An image may be included. The display screen refers to the display screen of the image display unit 104 unless otherwise specified. The up, down, left, and right directions relating to the gaming machine 100, the gaming board 101, and the display screen refer to up, down, left, and right viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, the gaming board 101, and the display screen.

  Referring to FIG. 15A, when the lever operation is not yet input during the operation effective period in the lever operation effect, the effect control unit 403 displays the operation input promotion image 520 that prompts the player to input the lever operation. Displayed on the display unit 104. The operation input promotion image 520 includes at least a lever image 521 simulating the effect lever 127, an effective period image 522 indicating the entire operation effective period of the effect lever 127 and the remaining time of the operation effective period, and an instruction to input the lever operation And a character image 523 based on the characters to be displayed. It may be considered that the images 522 and 523 are added to the lever image 521 as the operation input promotion image 520 and displayed.

  In the lever operation effect, the effect control unit 403 monitors whether or not the lever operation is input during the operation effective period, and responds to the input when the lever operation input is detected during the operation effective period. To perform a predetermined operation-response effect. Usually, this operation corresponding effect is executed immediately after the input of the lever operation without waiting for the expiration of the operation valid period. The operation corresponding effect may be based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT, and may include, for example, display of a cut-in image corresponding to the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT. In the lever operation effect, if the lever operation is not input within the operation effective period, the effect control unit 403 may perform the operation corresponding effect after the operation effective period expires (it is possible not to perform the operation). is there).

  When performing the lever operation effect in the variation effect, the effect control unit 403 can also perform the lever operation effect after performing the lever operation precursor effect as shown in FIG.

  The lever operation indication effect functions as an effect suggesting that the lever operation effect will be performed later or an effect suggesting that the lever operation effect may be performed later. The effect control unit 403 may always perform the lever operation effect after the lever operation sign effect. In this case, the lever operation sign effect functions as an effect suggesting that the lever operation effect is performed later. It will be. The effect control unit 403 may or may not perform the lever operation effect after the lever operation sign effect. In this case, the lever operation sign effect may be performed after the lever operation effect. It will function as an effect that suggests something.

  In the lever operation indication effect, a predetermined lever suggestion image 526 that is an image similar to the lever image 521 is displayed. Here, it is assumed that the lever suggestion image 526 includes predetermined similar lever images 526 a and 526 b similar to the lever image 521, respectively. Each of the similar lever images 526a and 526b may be considered as a lever suggestion image.

  Here, it is assumed that the similar lever images 526a and 526b are images obtained by translucent the lever image 521 which is an opaque image. That is, when it is considered that the lever image 521 or the similar lever image 526a is displayed on the predetermined background image in the predetermined image area, the background image is visible in the image area when the lever image 521 is displayed. On the other hand, when the similar lever image 526a is displayed, the multi-layer structure that can be adopted for the image display unit 104 is used, or the similar lever image 526a and the similar lever image 526a are displayed. For example, alpha blending with the background image in the image area is used, and the similar translucent similar lever image 526a and the background image are displayed so as to be visible in the image area. . The same applies to the similar lever image 526b. However, as described above, as long as there is a similarity between the similar lever image 526a or 526b and the lever image 521 to the extent that the player can associate the lever image 521 from the similar lever image 526a or 526b, the similar lever image 526a and 526b may be optional.

  In the lever operation indication effect, the similar lever images 526a and 526b are displayed at predetermined first and second start positions on the display screen, respectively (the second start position is on the right side of the first start position). Are moved on the display screen at the same speed so that the similar lever images 526a and 526b merge at the intermediate position between the first and second start positions (in FIG. 15B, the image 526a is directed rightward). The image 526b moves to the left). When the lever operation effect is performed subsequent to the lever operation sign effect, after the similar lever images 526a and 526b merge at the intermediate position, the lever image 521 is displayed at the intermediate position. (See FIG. 15 (b)). On the other hand, when only the lever operation indication effect is performed among the lever operation indication effect and the lever operation indication effect, the similar lever images 526a and 526b pass through the intermediate position and fade out from the image display unit 104. The lever image 521 is not displayed (see FIG. 15C).

  Although the example in which the lever suggestion image 526 includes two similar lever images has been described, the lever suggestion image 526 may include only one similar lever image, or three or more similar lever images may be included. An image may be included.

[Operation production during variable production including reach production]
With reference to FIG. 16A, a predetermined operation effect may be performed once or a plurality of times in a variable effect including a reach effect. In variable production including reach production, the operation production performed immediately before the reach production is called a reach production operation production, and after the start of the reach production, the operation production performed at the final stage of the reach production is especially a reach miss operation production. Called. In the variation effect including the reach effect, the reach winning operation effect may be the last operation effect executed in the change effect, and will be considered as follows.

  FIG. 16B shows an example of a reach-rolling operation effect and an operation corresponding effect corresponding thereto. The reach-rolling operation effect has a function that suggests that there is a possibility that the reach effect will be performed, and also has a function that suggests whether or not the reach effect is performed according to the input of the operation. In the variable effect including the reach effect, a button operation effect or a lever operation effect can be used as the reach operation operation effect (the button operation effect is shown as an example in FIG. 16B). In the operation-corresponding effect, a temporary tempering effect is performed in which the variable display of the first and second decorative symbols is temporarily stopped at a common symbol, and then a reach effect is performed. This Tempe success effect functions as an effect suggesting that the reach effect is performed and that the determination target TT may be a big hit.

  In some cases, a reach production operation effect may be performed even in a variation production that does not include a reach production. In this case, in the operation-compatible production in the reach production operation production, the first and second decorative designs are displayed in a non-common design. Temporary failure to produce a temporary stop is performed (there is no natural reach after that). This Tempe failure effect functions as an effect that suggests that the reach effect is not performed and that the determination target TT is lost.

  FIG. 16C shows an example of a reach winning operation effect and an operation corresponding effect corresponding thereto. The reach win operation effect finally suggests and announces whether or not the determination target TT is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is performed based on the result of special figure determination for the determination target TT) in the reach effect. This is an operation effect. As this reach winning operation effect, a button operation effect or a lever operation effect can be used (a button operation effect is shown as an example in FIG. 16C). When the judgment target TT is a big hit (special A, special B or big A big hit), a jackpot finalizing effect is executed in the operation corresponding effect in the reach win operation effect, and when the judgment target TT is lost, the reach win operation In the operation corresponding effect in the effect, the loss suggestion effect is executed without executing the jackpot finalizing effect.

In the jackpot finalizing effect, the judgment target TT wins a big jackpot (special A, special B, or a big jackpot of A), and the jackpot game is performed after the special symbol variation display for the judgment target TT is stopped (that is, the jackpot game) This is an effect suggesting that the game is controlled by the state).
More specifically, the jackpot finalizing effect is a special jackpot of any of special A, special B, and general A, and after the change display of the special symbol for the determination target TT is stopped, the special bonus, special B, and general A It may be understood that this is an effect suggesting that any jackpot game will be performed, and that the game is controlled in a jackpot game state in which any of the jackpot games of Special A, Special B, or A is performed. It may be understood that this is an effect that suggests that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game.

The loss suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that the determination target TT is a loss and that the jackpot game is not performed after the change display of the special symbol for the determination target TT is stopped (that is, the game is not controlled in the jackpot game state). .
However, when the judgment target TT is a big hit (special A, special B or big A big hit), after performing the loss suggestion effect in the variable effect, before the stop of the special symbol variable display, the jackpot is confirmed revivally It may be possible to produce a performance.

  The jackpot finalizing effect that can be executed during the fluctuating effect including the reach effect may be a gimmick actuating effect, or the first to third decorative symbols in the form of a doublet (non-specific doublet or specific doublet). The production may be temporarily stopped, or both of them may be included.

  FIG. 17 shows a gimmick operation effect. The movable board accessory 130 is disposed at a predetermined retraction position located above the image display unit 104 in principle. When the board movable combination 130 is arranged at the retracted position, the whole or most of the board movable combination 130 is hidden behind the game board 101 and is not visually recognized by the player. In the gimmick operation effect, the movable board accessory 130 is moved from the retracted position to a predetermined operating position located below the retracted position, the movable board accessory 130 is placed at the operating position for a predetermined time, and then returned to the retracted position. When the board movable combination 130 is placed in the operating position, the board movable combination 130 is positioned in front of the image display unit 104, and the player visually recognizes the entire panel movable combination 130 in front of the image display unit 104. It becomes possible.

  In the variable effect including the reach effect, one or more other operation effects may be performed other than the reach beat operation effect and the reach winning operation effect. For example, as a reach production, a plurality of reach productions having different contents can be executed (the expectation of jackpot suggested by the reach production may be different between the plurality of reach productions), and the fluctuation including the reach production. In the production, an operation production for suggesting which of the plurality of reach productions is performed is executed as the other operation production, and an operation (button operation or lever operation) is input. You may make it suggest which reach production is performed as a corresponding production. Or, for example, when a reach effect is being executed and another operation effect is executed before the reach winning operation effect is executed, and an operation (button operation or lever operation) is input, the operation in the other operation effect is supported. As an effect, a cut-in image may be displayed based on the result of the special figure determination.

[Operation effects during special fluctuation effects]
Reference is made to FIG. A predetermined operation effect is also performed in a variation effect that does not include a reach effect and is a special variation effect (hereinafter referred to as a special variation effect) that is executed under specific conditions. Although it is possible to perform the operation effect multiple times in the special variation effect, here, it is considered that the operation effect is executed only once in the special variation effect, and the operation effect executed in the special variation effect is a blow. This is called a winning operation effect. In the special variation effect, since the operation effect is executed only once, the one-shot hit operation effect is the last operation effect executed in the special change effect.

  FIG. 18B shows an example of a one-shot hit operation effect and an operation corresponding effect corresponding thereto. The one-shot hit operation effect finally suggests and announces whether or not the determination target TT is a jackpot (whether or not a jackpot game is performed based on the result of the special figure determination for the determination target TT) in the special variation effect. It is an operation effect for. A button operation effect or a lever operation effect can be used as the one-shot hit operation effect (FIG. 18B shows a lever operation effect as an example). When the judgment target TT is a big hit (special A, special B or big A big hit), the big hit confirmation effect is executed in the operation corresponding effect in the one-shot hit operation effect, and when the judgment target TT is a loss, the one-shot hit operation In the operation corresponding effect in the effect, the loss suggestion effect is executed without executing the jackpot finalizing effect. The significance of the jackpot finalizing effect and the lost suggestion effect is as described above.

  The jackpot finalizing effect that can be executed during the special variation effect may be a gimmick action effect, or temporarily stops the first to third decorative symbols in the form of a doublet (non-specific doublet or specific doublet). Production may be included, or both of them may be included.

  In the following description, unless otherwise stated, the operation in the button operation effect refers to the button operation, the operation in the lever operation effect refers to the lever operation, and the button operation and the lever operation effect in the button operation effect. This lever operation may be simply referred to as operation.

[Variation production pattern]
Next, some variation effect patterns included in the variation effect pattern table in the sub ROM 432 will be described. As described above, the content of the variation effect is defined by the variation effect pattern, and 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. .

  19 and 20 show an outline of the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a51 to HEp_a57 included in the variation effect pattern table. Note that “aij” in FIGS. 19 and 20 indicates “HEp_aij” (where i and j are integers). In addition to the 11 types of variation effect patterns shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, a large number of variation effect patterns can be included in the variation effect pattern table, but only the 11 types of variation effect patterns will be described below unless otherwise specified. Focus on it.

――― Figure 19: Variation production pattern related to special variation production ―――
The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 and the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a51 shown in FIG. 19 belong to the special variation effect described with reference to FIGS.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, after starting the variation display of the first to third decorative symbols, the button operation effect is performed as a one-shot hit operation effect (see FIG. 18A) after the button operation sign effect is performed. Or a lever operation effect as a one-shot hit operation effect after a lever operation precursor effect.
With respect to the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, when an input of an operation is detected within the operation effective period in the one-shot hit operation effect, a gimmick action effect and a specific double eye effect (a double eye with 7 patterns) due to temporary stop of the first to third decorative symbols, The operation-response effect including the is performed as a jackpot confirmation effect (if there is no operation input within the operation valid period, the operation-response effect is performed as a jackpot confirmation effect after the operation valid period expires), and then a change stop command is issued. When received, the first to third decorative symbols are fully stopped in the form of specific double eyes.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a51, after starting the variation display of the first to third decorative symbols, the button operation effect is performed as the one-shot hit operation effect (see FIG. 18A) after performing the button operation warning effect. Or a lever operation effect as a one-shot hit operation effect after a lever operation precursor effect.
When an operation input is detected within the effective operation period in the one-shot hit operation effect for the variation effect pattern HEp_a51, a loss suggestion effect without a gimmick action effect is performed as an operation-corresponding effect (there was no operation input within the effective operation period) In some cases, the operation corresponding effect is performed after the operation valid period expires). In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a54, after the first to third decorative symbols are started to be displayed, the button operation indication effect or the lever operation indication effect is performed.
When the button operation indication effect is performed with respect to the variation effect pattern HEp_a54, the loss suggestion effect is performed without performing the button operation effect as a one-shot hit operation effect thereafter. In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.
Regarding the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_a54, when a sign operation for lever operation is performed, a loss suggestion effect is performed without performing a lever operation effect as a one-shot hit operation effect thereafter. In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a57, after starting the variation display of the first to third decorative symbols, neither the button operation indication effect nor the lever operation indication effect is performed. The loss suggestion effect is performed without performing any of the button operation effect and the lever operation effect. In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.

――― Variation production pattern related to reach production ―――
Each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a12, HEp_a52, HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a53 shown in FIG. 20 belongs to the change effect including the reach effect described with reference to FIGS. Each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a55 and HEp_a56 belongs to a variation effect that does not include a reach effect.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, after starting the variation display of the first to third decorative symbols, it takes a relatively long time whether or not both the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the seven symbols. In addition to performing a tempering effect for display, a button operation effect or a lever operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). When a button operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, a button operation indication effect may be performed before the button operation effect. When a lever operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, before the lever operation effect In addition, a lever operation precursor effect may be performed.
For the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, when an operation input is detected within the operation effective period in the reach-rearing operation effect, a successful tempering effect that temporarily stops both the first and second decorative symbols at 7 symbols is performed as an operation-corresponding effect (operation If there is no operation input within the effective period, the operation corresponding effect is performed after the operation effective period expires), and a predetermined reach effect is performed after the Tempe successful effect.

Regarding the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, after the start of the reach effect, the button operation effect or the lever operation effect is performed as the reach winning operation effect (see FIGS. 16A and 16C) in the final stage of the reach effect execution period. . When a button operation effect is performed as a reach win operation effect, a button operation sign effect may be performed before the button operation effect. When a lever operation effect is performed as a reach win operation effect, before the lever operation effect In addition, a lever operation precursor effect may be performed.
With respect to the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, when an operation input is detected within the operation effective period in the reach winning operation effect, a gimmick action effect and a specific double eye effect (solo eye with 7 symbols) by temporary stop of the first to third decorative symbols, The operation-response effect including the is performed as a jackpot confirmation effect (if there is no operation input within the operation valid period, the operation-response effect is performed as a jackpot confirmation effect after the operation valid period expires), and then a change stop command is issued. When received, the first to third decorative symbols are fully stopped in the form of specific double eyes.

The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a52 includes the reach effect, and the effect until the button operation effect or the lever operation effect is performed as the reach winning operation effect in the reach effect is the same as the change effect by the change effect pattern HEp_a12.
When the operation input is detected within the operation effective period in the reach winning operation effect regarding the variation effect pattern HEp_a52, the loss suggestion effect without the gimmick operation effect is performed as the operation corresponding effect (there was no operation input within the operation effective period) In some cases, the operation corresponding effect is performed after the operation valid period expires). In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a55, after starting the variation display of the first to third decorative symbols, it takes a relatively long time whether or not both the first and second decorative symbols are temporarily stopped at the seven symbols. In addition to performing a tempering effect for display, a button operation effect or a lever operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). When a button operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, a button operation indication effect may be performed before the button operation effect. When a lever operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, before the lever operation effect In addition, a lever operation precursor effect may be performed.
With respect to the variation effect pattern HEp_a55, when an operation input is detected within the operation valid period in the reach-rolling operation effect, a temper failure effect that temporarily stops the first and second decorative symbols with a non-common symbol is performed as an operation-corresponding effect ( If there is no operation input within the operation effective period, the operation corresponding effect is performed after the operation effective period expires), and the lost suggestion effect is performed through the Tempe failure effect. In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13, after the first and third decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, both the first and second decorative symbols are symbols other than seven symbols (here, two symbols are assumed). A tempering effect is produced to show whether or not the vehicle is temporarily stopped over a relatively long time, and a button operation effect or a lever operation effect is provided as a reach operation operation effect (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). Do. When a button operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, a button operation indication effect may be performed before the button operation effect. When a lever operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, before the lever operation effect In addition, a lever operation precursor effect may be performed.
For the variation effect pattern HEp_a13, when an operation input is detected within the operation effective period in the reach-rearing operation effect, a temporary tempering effect that temporarily stops both the first and second decorative symbols at two symbols is performed as an operation-corresponding effect (operation If there is no operation input within the effective period, the operation corresponding effect is performed after the operation effective period expires), and a predetermined reach effect is performed after the Tempe successful effect.

Regarding the variation effect pattern HEp_a13, after the start of the reach effect, the button operation effect or the lever operation effect is performed as the reach winning operation effect (see FIGS. 16A and 16C) in the final stage of the reach effect execution period. . When a button operation effect is performed as a reach win operation effect, a button operation sign effect may be performed before the button operation effect. When a lever operation effect is performed as a reach win operation effect, before the lever operation effect In addition, a lever operation precursor effect may be performed.
With respect to the variation effect pattern HEp_a13, if an input of an operation is detected within the operation effective period in the reach winning operation effect, the non-specific double eye effect by the temporary stop of the gimmick action effect and the first to third decorative symbols (Zero eye by two symbols) An operation-corresponding effect including "is performed as a jackpot finalizing effect (if no operation is input within the operation valid period, the operation-corresponding effect is performed as a jackpot finalizing effect after the operation valid period expires).
Regarding the variation effect pattern HEp_a13, after the jackpot finalizing effect, the re-lottery effect is performed, and the mode of the zebra eyes temporarily stopped by the re-lottery effect is changed from the non-specific zoro eyes to the specific zoro eyes (7-pattern zolo eyes) Thereafter, when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are fully stopped in the form of a specific double eye. A specific example of the re-lottery effect will be described later.

The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a21 includes the reach effect, and the effect until the re-lottery effect is performed is the same as the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13.
In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a21, in the re-lottery effect after the jackpot finalizing effect, the form of the temporarily stopped double eye is not changed from the non-specific double eye (here, the double eye by the two symbols), and then changes When the stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-specific manner.

The variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a53 includes the reach effect, and the effect until the button operation effect or the lever operation effect is performed as the reach winning operation effect in the reach effect is the same as the change effect by the change effect pattern HEp_a13.
When the operation input is detected within the operation effective period in the reach winning operation effect regarding the variation effect pattern HEp_a53, the loss suggestion effect without the gimmick operation effect is performed as the operation corresponding effect (there was no operation input within the operation effective period) In some cases, the operation corresponding effect is performed after the operation valid period expires). In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.

In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a56, after the first and third decorative symbols are started to be displayed, the first and second decorative symbols are both symbols other than seven symbols (here, two symbols). A tempering effect is produced to show whether or not the vehicle is temporarily stopped over a relatively long time, and a button operation effect or a lever operation effect is provided as a reach operation operation effect (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). Do. When a button operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, a button operation indication effect may be performed before the button operation effect. When a lever operation effect is performed as a reach operation operation effect, before the lever operation effect In addition, a lever operation precursor effect may be performed.
For the variation effect pattern HEp_a56, when an operation input is detected within the operation valid period in the reach-rolling operation effect, a temper failure effect that temporarily stops the first and second decorative symbols with a non-common symbol is performed as an operation-corresponding effect ( If there is no operation input within the operation effective period, the operation corresponding effect is performed after the operation effective period expires), and the lost suggestion effect is performed through the Tempe failure effect. In the lost suggestion effect, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-blowing manner, and when the change stop command is received, the first to third decorative symbols are stopped in a non-blowing manner.

  In addition to the above-described variation effect pattern, there is a variation effect pattern in which the display of the first to third decorative symbols is started, and then the button operation effect indication is performed and the loss suggestion effect is performed without performing the button operation effect. Alternatively, when the determination target TT is lost, the variation effect by the variation effect pattern may be executed with a predetermined probability.

  In addition, the effect contents of the reach effect executed by the variable effects of the variable effect patterns HEp_a12 and HEp_a52 and the effect contents of the reach effect executed by the variable effects of the variable effect patterns HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a53 coincide with each other. May be different from each other.

[Specific suggestion effects E1, non-specific suggestion effects E2, E3]
The effect of temporarily stopping or permanently stopping the first to third decorative symbols in the form of specific double eyes (7 double eyes) is executed only when the determination target TT wins a special B jackpot. Therefore, the effect of temporarily stopping or permanently stopping the first to third decorative symbols in the form of a specific double eye (that is, the specific double eye effect) is “determination target TT wins a special B jackpot and is determined. This suggests that a special B jackpot game is played after the special symbol variation display for the target TT is stopped (specifically, it suggests that the game is controlled in a jackpot game state in which the special B jackpot game is played) It can be understood that it belongs to the specific suggestion effect E1 ″ (which suggests that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game).

  It is understood that the gimmick action effect during the one-shot hit operation effect in the change effect of the change effect pattern HEp_a11 also belongs to the specific suggestion effect E1. Further, it is understood that only the gimmick action effects in the change effect pattern HEp_a12 belong to the specific suggestion effects E1 among the gimmick action effects during the reach winning operation effect in the change effects of the change effect patterns HEp_a12, HEp_a13, and HEp_a21.

On the other hand, in the effect of temporarily stopping or permanently stopping the first to third decorative symbols in the form of non-specific double eyes (for example, double eyes with two symbols), basically, the determination target TT is special A or general A. Executed when the jackpot is won. Therefore, the effect of temporarily stopping or permanently stopping the first to third decorative symbols in the form of non-specific double eyes (that is, non-specific double-eyes production) It is suggested that a special jackpot game of special A or tsu A will be performed after the change display of the special symbol for the determination target TT is stopped (specifically, a jackpot gaming state in which a special jackpot game of special A or tsu A is performed) In addition to suggesting that the game is controlled at the same time, and suggesting that the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state or the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game) You can understand.
If the determination target TT is the special figure determination information acquired based on the game ball entering the second starting port 106, the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-specific double eye pattern or The effect to stop this (non-specific double-eyed effect) is that “the determination target TT wins the big hit of A, and that the special A big hit game is performed after the change display of the special symbol for the determination target TT is stopped. (In particular, it suggests that the game is controlled in the jackpot gaming state in which the A jackpot game is played, and that the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. It can be understood that it belongs to the non-specific suggestion effect E3 ".

[Lottery production]
The re-lottery effect will be described with reference to FIG. The temporary stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols before the execution of the re-lottery effect is referred to as the first doublet mode, and the temporary stop mode of the first to third decorative symbols after the execution of the re-lottery effect is the second It is referred to as the Zologome 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. Here, it is assumed that the first order is a non-specific order, and the second order is a non-specific order or a specified order. In the case where the first doublet form and the second doublet form are different from each other, the re-lottery effect changes the temporary stop form of the first to third decorative symbols by the doublet form from the non-specific doublet form to the specific doublet form. It functions as an effect to change. In consideration of the fact that the first and second patterns may be the same as each other, the re-lottery effect is a temporary stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols. Re-draw lottery stage effect that suggests whether or not to change to the eye mode (in other words, the temporary stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols may change from the non-specific double-tap mode to the specific double-tap mode In the re-lottery effect after the re-lottery pre-stage effect, the temporary stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols is a non-specific double-spot mode. The promotion success effect that changes from the first to the specific doublet mode, or the promotion failure production that maintains the temporary stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols in the non-specific doublet mode is selectively performed.

  The promotion success effect in the re-lottery effect belongs to the above-described specific suggestion effect E1, and the promotion failure effect in the re-lottery effect belongs to the above-mentioned non-specific suggestion effect E2 or E3. The promotion success effect in the re-lottery effect can be executed only when the determination target TT wins a special B jackpot. The promotion failure effect in the re-lottery effect is basically executed when the determination target TT wins a special A or a big win.

  The configuration and operation of the gaming machine 100 described above will be referred to as a basic embodiment for convenience. Hereinafter, among a plurality of embodiments, a detailed technique in the basic embodiment, a modification technique for the basic embodiment, and the like 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).

  In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the variation effect is a variation effect when the probability variation mode is set to the target effect mode (therefore, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the high probability electric support game state). It is assumed that the determination target TT is special figure determination information acquired based on the game ball entering the second start port 106. Therefore, in each of the following examples, when the determination target TT is a big hit, the big hit is a special B or a big jackpot, but when explaining effects and the like that can also be applied to the special A big hit, It may be considered that the jackpot may be a special A jackpot. However, in the following various effects and operations, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability electric support game state or the low probability non-electric support game state, and the chance mode or the normal mode is set to the target effect mode. Even when the determination target TT is the special figure determination information acquired based on the game ball entering the first start port 105, the process can be executed.

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A first embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 22 shows a first jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a1, a second jackpot special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a2 and a loss special figure fluctuation pattern table THt_a3 included in the special figure fluctuation pattern table THt in the main ROM 412. Show.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support game state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt_a1 to THt_a3. In order to realize this, the special figure variation pattern tables THt_a1 to THt_a3 are associated with special symbols (special A and special B jackpot symbols) in a mode indicating special jackpots of special A and special B. When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the low probability electric support game state or the low probability non-electric support game state, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using a special figure fluctuation pattern table different from the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt_a1 to THt_a3. However, the illustration and description of the table are omitted.

  FIG. 23 shows a variation effect pattern table HEt_a included in the variation effect pattern table in the sub ROM 432. When the special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt_a1 to THt_a3, that is, when the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support gaming state, the fluctuation presentation using the fluctuation presentation pattern table HEt_a. Content determination processing is performed. When special figure fluctuation pattern determination is performed using a special figure fluctuation pattern table different from the special figure fluctuation pattern tables THt_a1 to THt_a3, a fluctuation effect content determination process is performed using a fluctuation presentation pattern table different from the fluctuation presentation pattern table HEt_a. However, illustration and description of the table are omitted.

  The first jackpot special figure variation pattern table THt_a1 includes special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a13. The second jackpot special figure variation pattern table THt_a2 includes a special figure variation pattern THp_a21. The special map variation pattern table for loss THt_a3 includes special diagram variation patterns THp_a51 to THp_a57. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a13 are 20 seconds, 50 seconds, and 50 seconds, respectively. The variation time of the special symbol defined by the special symbol variation pattern THp_a21 is 50 seconds. The special symbol variation times defined by the special symbol variation patterns THp_a51 to THp_a57 are 20 seconds, 50 seconds, 50 seconds, 10 seconds, 10 seconds, 10 seconds, and 3 seconds, respectively.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support game state, the table THt_a1 is stored when the result of the special figure per unit determination and the special symbol determination for the determination target TT indicates a special B big hit (16R probable big hit). Special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_a2 when the result of the special figure per unit determination and the special symbol design determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit (8R normal big hit). When the result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss, the special figure variation pattern determination is performed using the table THt_a3. It should be noted that the special figure fluctuation pattern determination at the time of special big hit may also be performed using the table THt_a2.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support game state, when the result of the special figure per unit determination and the special symbol design determination for the determination target TT indicates a special B jackpot, a special figure variation pattern random number is used. The table THt_a1 is formed so that the special figure variation patterns THp_a11, THp_a12, and THp_a13 are selected with a probability of 20%, 30%, and 50%, respectively.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is the high probability electric support game state, the special figure variation pattern THp_a21 is always selected when the result of the special figure per unit determination and the special symbol design determination for the determination target TT indicates a big hit of the total A As shown, the table THt_a2 is formed. When the special figure fluctuation pattern determination at the time of special big hit is also performed using the table THt_a2, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a21 may always be selected even at the special big hit.

  When the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support game state, when the result of the determination per special figure for the determination target TT indicates a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a51 to THp_a57 is used using a special figure fluctuation pattern random number or the like. The table THt_a3 is formed to be selected with a probability of 0.1%, 0.1%, 0.2%, 4%, 4%, 7%, 84.6%, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the variation effect pattern table HEt_a includes the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a51 to HEp_a57 that are associated one-to-one with the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a13, THp_a21, and THp_a51 to THp_a57. Including.

  Therefore, when the special figure variation patterns THp_a11 to THp_a13, THp_a21, and THp_a51 to THp_a57 are selected for the determination target TT, the presentation control unit 403 receives the variation start command including information indicating the selection result. The variation effect patterns HEp_a11 to HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a51 to HEp_a57 are selected, respectively, and the variation effect by the selected variation effect pattern is executed. That is, for example, a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is executed when the special diagram variation pattern THp_a11 is selected, and a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a12 is performed when the special diagram variation pattern THp_a12 is selected.

  In the present embodiment including the basic example, the first example, and each example described later, the main control unit 401 determines whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is made by special figure determination, and produces an effect. The control unit 403 can execute a variation effect that suggests the determination result based on the determination result of the special figure determination, and also allows the player to operate the operation means (the effect button 121 and the effect lever 127) in the variation effect. It is possible to execute an urgent operational effect. Here, the special game state refers to a jackpot game state in which a jackpot game is performed. In addition, after the jackpot game, it becomes an electric support game state in which the start condition is easily established, so it can be considered that the electric support game state after the big hit game due to the normal jackpot or the probable change jackpot also belongs to the special game state. It can be considered that the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game also belongs to the special game state.

  Then, when it is determined that the special game state is determined by the special figure determination (that is, for example, when it is determined that the jackpot is won and the jackpot game state is determined, or when the probability change jackpot is won and the jackpot game is passed, the probability is high. If it is determined to be in the electric support game state, or if it is determined to be in the electric support game state after winning a normal jackpot or a probable bonus game and then going into the jackpot game, the operation effect is performed up to the first number in the variable effect. There are times when it is executed and when an operation effect is executed up to a second number greater than the first number.

  Thereby, the game machine 100 can be configured such that the number of executions of the operation effect in the case where it is determined that the special game state is set in the special figure determination is varied, and the range of the effect is widened so that it is difficult to get bored.

In the basic embodiment and the first embodiment, the first number of times is one and the second number of times is two.
In other words, if it is determined that a winning jackpot or normal jackpot is won and the jackpot game state is determined by the special figure determination, or if the winning jackpot game is won by the special figure determination and the corresponding jackpot game is selected, the high probability electric support game If it is determined to be in a state, or if it is determined to be a high probability or low probability electric support game state through a corresponding jackpot game by winning a normal jackpot or a probable jackpot in special figure determination,
By selecting the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, when the operation effect (one-shot hit operation effect) is executed up to the first number of times (one time) in the variation effect, and by selecting the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, HEp_a13, or HEp_a21, There are times when an operation effect (reach roll operation effect, reach win operation effect) is executed up to the second number of times (2 times).

The special game state includes a first special game state and a second special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game state.
When considering the advantage / disadvantage regarding the amount of prize balls that can be obtained based on the game balls entering the big prize opening 111, the first special game state is for eight rounds by jackpot of A (or Special A) The second special gaming state is a jackpot gaming state for 16 rounds due to the special B jackpot.
When considering the advantage / disadvantage regarding the winning probability of the jackpot game after the jackpot game, the first special game state is the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game of the A and the second special game state is the special B It is a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game.

The special doublet effect that temporarily stops or displays the first to third decorative symbols in the form of the specific doublet, the promotion success production in the re-lottery production, and the post-existing promotion production described later (see the third embodiment) Since it is executed only when the special B jackpot is won, it functions as an effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the second special gaming state. In contrast,
The first specific gaming state is controlled in the first special gaming state for the non-specific double-eyed effect in which the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped or permanently stopped and displayed in a non-specific double-eyed form, and the promotion failure effect in the re-lottery effect. It can be understood that it functions as an effect that suggests. Alternatively, the promotion failure effect in the non-specific double eye effect and the redrawing effect suggests that the game is controlled in one of the first and second special game states and the game is controlled in the first special game state. It may be understood that it functions as an effect that suggests that there is a high possibility or a possibility (in other words, that the game is not controlled in the second special game state).

In the configuration shown in the basic embodiment and the first embodiment, the first number is one and the second number is two. However, as long as the second number is larger than the first number, the first number and the first number The number of times may be any number, and the number of times may be two or more.
For example, in each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 and HEp_a51 in FIG. 19, one or more other operation effects may be performed before the execution of the one-shot hit operation effect, or the variation effect patterns HEp_a12 and HEp_a52 in FIG. , HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a53, in each variation effect, one or more other operation effects after execution of the reach beat operation effect and before execution of the reach hit operation effect or before execution of the reach beat operation effect May be performed.

  When the determination target TT wins any type of jackpot, the effect control unit 403 operates the operation means in the last operation effect of one or more operation effects that can be executed during the variable effect. Depending on the situation, it is possible to perform a jackpot finalizing effect. The last operation effect is a one-hit winning operation effect in the changing effect patterns HEp_a11 and HEp_a51 in FIG. 19, and a reach hit effect in each changing effect in the variable effect patterns HEp_a12, HEp_a52, HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a53 in FIG. Operation production.

  The jackpot finalizing effect that can be executed in response to the operation means being operated in the last operation effect suggests that the game is controlled in the special game state (first or second special game state). The game is controlled in the second special game state (a 16-round jackpot game state or a high-probability electric support game state after the jackpot game) based on the determination target TT winning a special B jackpot. 20 and when the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 in FIG. 20 is performed as the variation effect of the determination target TT, in the variation effect, the jackpot finalizing effect (gimmick action effect, non-specific double-eyed effect; After the re-lottery effect, the game is controlled in the second special game state (a 16-round jackpot game state or a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game). The promotion success effect which suggests is performed (refer FIG.20 and FIG.21).

Then, in the specific jackpot variation effect, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times (more specifically, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and the operation effect is not executed up to the second number of times) The probability K _A1 that the promotion success effect is executed in the lottery effect is different from the probability K _A2 that the promotion success effect is executed in the re-lottery effect when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times.
Here, the specific jackpot variation effect refers to the variation effect of the determination target TT when the determination target TT wins the special B jackpot.

Referring to FIG. 24, in the configurations shown in the basic example and the first example, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times in the specific jackpot variation effect only when the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected, and the variation effect Since the re-lottery effect itself is not performed in the variation effect of the pattern HEp_a11, the promotion success effect in the re-lottery effect is not performed. Therefore, in the specific jackpot variation effect, the probability K _A1 that the promotion success effect is executed in the re-lottery effect when the operation effect is executed up to the first number is 0%.
The jackpot finalizing effect (gimmick action effect, specific doublet effect) that can be performed when the operation effect (one-hit and win operation effect) is executed up to the first number suggests that the game is controlled in the second special game state. In order to function as an effect, a promotion success effect that suggests again that the game is controlled in the second special game state is not executed after the operation effect (one-hit and win operation effect).

In the configuration shown in the basic example and the first example, the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times in the specific jackpot variation effect when the variation effect pattern HEp_a12 or HEp_a13 is selected. Of these, only when the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 is selected, the promotion success effect in the re-lottery effect is performed. Therefore, the probability K _A2 that the promotion success effect is executed in the re-lottery effect when the operation effect is executed up to the second number in the specific jackpot variation effect has a predetermined value greater than 0 and less than 1, and the value Is determined according to the tables of FIGS.

_{Here, "0 = K A1 <K} A2 <1" is an example which is, but as long as the probability _{K A1} and _{K A2} are different from each other, it is possible to determine the value of the probability _{K A1} and _{K A2} freely After satisfying any of the formulas “K _A1 <K _A2 ” and “K _A1 > K _A2 ”, the formulas “0 = K _A1 ”, “0 <K _A1 <1” and “K _A1 = 1” Each of the above-described variation effect patterns is set so that either of the following formulas is satisfied and any of the formulas “0 = K _A2 ”, “0 <K _A2 <1”, and “K _A2 = 1” is satisfied. The contents of the variable effect to be defined and the tables shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 may be modified.

For example, if the table THt_a1 of FIG. 22 is modified so that only one of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 and THp_a13 is selected when the special B jackpot is won, the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times in the specific jackpot fluctuation production. Since the promotion success effect is always executed in the re-lottery effect, “K _A2 = 1”.
Further, for example, in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, if the promotion success effect of the re-lottery effect is performed always or with a predetermined probability less than 1 after the jackpot finalizing effect, “0 <K _A1 ” is obtained. . However, in the case of performing the promotion success effect of the re-lottery effect in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, it is preferable to perform the non-specific double-eyes production instead of the specific double-eyes production in the jackpot finalizing effect in the one-shot hit operation production.
Or, for example, the selection probability of the special figure variation patterns THp_a12 and THp_a13 at the time of winning the special B jackpot so that “K _A1 > K _A2 ” is satisfied after “0 <K _A1 ” is satisfied as described above. May be adjusted.

By making the probabilities K _A1 and K _A2 different from each other, the execution probability of the promotion success effect that is pleasing to the player depends on the number of executions of the operation effect. Therefore, it is expected that the player will have a strong interest in how many times the operation effect is executed, and the fun of the operation effect and thus the fun of the game will be improved.

  Further, as is clear from the above description, the operation effects include button operation effects and lever operation effects that are different in content and type of effects.

  As a result, diversity in the contents of the operation effects can be created, and the gaming machine 100 can be configured so that the width of the effects is further expanded and is not bored.

  When the operation effect is executed up to the first number in the specific jackpot change effect or other change effects (more specifically, the operation effect is executed up to the first number and the operation effect is up to the second number of times. When not executed), it is preferable that the lever operation effect be executed more easily than the button operation effect in the last operation effect.

  By introducing a new method of controlling which operation effects are easily performed in association with the number of times of operation effects, the gaming machine 100 having a new taste (and therefore not easily bored) can be configured.

Referring to FIG. 25A, in the specific jackpot variation effect, the last operation effect when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times is a one-hit win operation effect in the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 of FIG. Therefore, in the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, the effect control unit 403 is configured so that the probability K _B2 that the hit operation effect is the lever operation effect is higher than the probability K _B1 that the hit operation effect is the button operation effect. What is necessary is just to determine the content of the operation effect. For example, “0 = K _B1 <K _B2 = 1”. In this case, the one-shot hit operation effect in the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is always a lever operation effect. However, when the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected, the one-shot hit operation effect is selected as a button operation effect and a lever operation through lottery using a random number for effect so that “0 <K _B1 <K _B2 <1”. You may make it determine which of the production is made.

  Referring to FIG. 25B, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number regardless of whether or not the result of the special figure determination is a big hit (more specifically, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times) And when the operation effect is not executed until the second number of times), in the last operation effect, the lever operation effect may be more easily executed than the button operation effect. In addition, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times, the lever operation effect is less likely to be executed than the button operation effect in the last operation effect regardless of whether or not the result of the special figure determination is a big hit. It is also possible to make the probability of executing the button operation effect equal to the probability of executing the lever operation effect.

  Referring to FIG. 26, for example, in the variation effect when the determination target TT wins any kind of jackpot, when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times, the last operation effect (that is, reach win) Either the button operation effect or the lever operation effect can be executed as the operation effect). At this time, the probability of executing the lever operation effect is higher than the probability of executing the button operation effect as the last operation effect. However, the probability of the latter may be lower than the probability of the former, or the probability of the former and the probability of the latter may be made equal.

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  The probability that the lever operation effect is executed as a one-shot hit operation effect in the change effect produced by the change effect pattern HEp_a11 in FIG. 19 is higher than the probability that the lever operation effect is executed as a one-shot hit operation effect in the change effect produced by the change effect pattern HEp_a51. In addition, the probability that the button operation effect is executed as a one-shot hit operation effect in the change effect by the change effect pattern HEp_a11 is set lower than the probability that the button operation effect is executed as the one-shot hit operation effect in the change effect by the change effect pattern HEp_a51. And good. Thereby, the expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by the lever operation effect as the hit operation effect is higher than the expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by the button operation effect as the hit operation effect. That is, in the one-shot hit operation effect, the lever operation effect indicates that the expectation of jackpot is higher than the button operation effect.

Similarly, the probability that the lever operation effect is executed as the reach winning operation effect in the changing effect by the changing effect pattern HEp_a12 in FIG. 20 is executed, and the lever operation effect is executed as the reach winning operation effect in the changing effect by the changing effect pattern HEp_a52. The probability that the button operation effect is executed as the reach winning operation effect in the changing effect by the changing effect pattern HEp_a12, and the probability that the button operation effect is executed as the reach winning operation effect in the changing effect by the changing effect pattern HEp_a52. It is better to keep it lower.
Furthermore, the probability that the lever operation effect is executed as the reach winning operation effect in the changing effect by the changing effect pattern HEp_a13 or HEp_a21 in FIG. 20 is greater than the probability that the lever operation effect is executed as the reach winning operation effect in the changing effect by the changing effect pattern HEp_a53. And the probability of executing the button operation effect as the reach winning operation effect in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 or HEp_a21, and the probability of executing the button operation effect as the reach winning operation effect in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a53 It is better to keep it lower.
Thereby, the expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by the lever operation effect as the reach winning operation effect is higher than the expectation degree of the jackpot suggested by the button operation effect as the reach winning operation effect. That is, in the reach winning operation effect, the lever operation effect has a higher expectation of jackpot than the button operation effect.

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  Referring to FIG. 27, in the case where special figure variation pattern THp_a13 is selected when determination target TT is won with a big hit of special B, production control unit 403 selects fluctuation production pattern HEp_a13 of FIG. There may be a case where a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 is executed and a case where the variation effect pattern HEp_a21 is selected and a variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a21 is executed. For example, in the above case, the selection probability of the variation effect pattern HEp_a13 is 80%, while the selection probability of the variation effect pattern HEp_a21 is 20%.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a21, as shown in FIG. 20, the promotion success effect is not executed by the re-lottery effect, and the first to third decorative symbols are stopped at the non-specific slot in response to the reception of the change stop command. Is displayed.

  However, in the case where the special figure variation pattern THp_a13 is selected when the determination target TT is won with the special B jackpot, when the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a21 is executed, the effect control unit 403 performs the variation effect. After the completion of (that is, after the stop display of the first to third decorative symbols is performed in the non-specific style), a predetermined post-promotion effect can be performed (performed with a probability of 100%) Or may be performed with a probability of less than 100%).

  The post-promotion effect is after the end of the variable effect by the variable effect pattern HEp_a21 at the time of the special B jackpot (that is, after the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the special B jackpot) Although it may be executed at the timing, for example, it is desirable to execute the post-promotion effect after the end of the special B jackpot game executed following the variable effect, and before the next variable effect is started. Considering that the number of rounds of B jackpot game is 16 and the number of rounds of jackpot game of A (or Special A) is 8, special B jackpot game executed following the fluctuating effect It is desirable to perform a post-promotion effect before the start of the ninth round game or during the execution of the ninth round game.

  The post-promotion effect is controlled or controlled in the second special game state (a 16-round jackpot game state or a high-probability electric support game state after the jackpot game), similar to the successful promotion effect of the re-lottery effect. It is a production that suggests that it has been.

Therefore, when the determination target TT wins the jackpot of the communication A and the variation effect of the variation effect pattern HEp_a21 is executed, the post-promotion effect is not performed after the variation effect.
Further, the post-promotion effect is not performed after each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 and HEp_a12. This is because it has already been suggested that the game is controlled in the second special game state by the jackpot finalizing effect (gimmic operation effect, specific double eye effect) during the variation effect.
Further, even when the promotion success effect is performed in the redrawing effect during the variation effect (thus, for example, after the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a13), the post-promotion effect is not performed. This is because it has already been suggested that the game is controlled in the second special game state in the promotion success effect of the re-lottery effect.

  The specific content of the post-promotion effect is arbitrary. For example, the character “16R Get” indicating that the jackpot game executed after the change effect is a jackpot game for 16 rounds, A character “probability get” indicating that a high probability electric support game state is assumed after the jackpot game may be included in the post-promotion effect, and the gimmick action effect is included in the post-promotion effect or in the post-promotion effect You may make it perform.

Then, in the specific jackpot variation effect, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times (more specifically, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and the operation effect is not executed up to the second number of times) The probability K _A1 ′ for executing the promotion effect is different from the probability K _A2 ′ for executing the post-promotion effect when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times.
As described above, the specific jackpot variation effect refers to the variation effect of the determination target TT when the determination target TT wins the special B jackpot.

Refer to FIG. First, as described above, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times in the specific jackpot variation effect only when the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 is selected, and the post-promotion effect is performed after the variation effect of the variation effect pattern HEp_a11. There is no. Therefore, in the specific jackpot variation effect, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times, the probability K _A1 ′ that the post-promotion promotion effect is executed after the jackpot determination effect in the variation effect is 0%.
The jackpot finalizing effect (gimmick action effect, specific doublet effect) that can be performed when the operation effect (one-hit and win operation effect) is executed up to the first number suggests that the game is controlled in the second special game state. In order to function as an effect, a post-promotion effect that suggests again that the game is controlled in the second special game state is not executed after the operation effect (one-hit and win operation effect).

In the present embodiment, the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times in the specific jackpot variation effect when the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, HEp_a13, or HEp_a21 is selected, and among these three variation effect patterns, the variation effect pattern Only when HEp_a21 is selected, the post-promotion effect is performed after the jackpot finalizing effect during the changing effect. Therefore, in the specific jackpot variation effect, the probability K _A2 ′ that the post-promotion effect is executed when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times has a predetermined value greater than 0 and less than 1.

_{Here, "0 = K A1 '<} K A2'<1" although an example is, as long as the probability _{K A1} 'and _{K A2'} are different from one another, the value of the probability _{K A1} 'and _{K A2'} It can be freely determined, and after satisfying either of the expressions “K _A1 ′ <K _A2 ′” and “K _A1 ′> K _A2 ′”, the expression “0 = K _A1 ′”, “0 <K Any of _A1 ′ <1 ”and“ K _A1 ′ = 1 ”holds, and the expressions“ 0 = K _A2 ′ ”,“ 0 <K _A2 ′ <1 ”, and“ K _A2 ′ = 1 ”. The contents of the variation effects defined by the above-described variation effect patterns and the tables shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 may be modified so that any one of the above is established.

For example, the table THt_a1 of FIG. 22 is modified so that only one of the special figure fluctuation patterns THp_a11 and THp_a13 is selected when the special B jackpot is won, and the fluctuation effect pattern HEp_a21 is always selected when the special figure fluctuation pattern THp_a13 is selected. In the specific jackpot variation effect, when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times, the post-promotion promotion effect is always executed through the jackpot determination effect in the change effect. K _A2 ′ = 1 ”.
Further, for example, after the changing effect including the jackpot finalizing effect by the changing effect pattern HEp_a11, the post-promotion effect may be performed always or with a predetermined probability of less than 1. In this case, “0 <K _A1 ”. " However, in the case of performing a post-promotion effect at the time of selecting the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, it is preferable to perform a non-specific double eye effect instead of a specific double eye effect in the jackpot finalizing effect in the one-shot hit operation effect.
Or, for example, after establishing “0 <K _A1 ′” as described above, the special figure variation pattern table THt_a1 used when the special B wins a big hit so that “K _A1 ′> K _A2 ′” is further established. In addition, the selection probabilities of the variation effect patterns HEp_a13 and HEp_a21 when the special figure variation pattern THp_a13 is selected at the time of winning the special B jackpot may be adjusted.

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A fourth embodiment will be described. In the fourth embodiment, a modification technique to the third embodiment will be described. The following may be performed in the third embodiment.

  When the special figure variation pattern THp_a11 is selected at the time of winning the special B jackpot, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times in the variation effect of the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, and the jackpot finalizing effect is performed according to the input of the operation. In this jackpot finalizing effect, the 1st to 3rd decorative symbols are temporarily stopped in a non-specific double-eyed form (for example, two-designed double-eyed form) instead of a specific double-colored form, and then re-lottery effect in a variable effect And a successful promotion effect with a probability of 100% or a positive predetermined probability close to 100% (for example, 90%; a probability greater than at least 50%). At this time, if the promotion success effect is executed, the post-promotion effect is not performed after the change effect, and if the promotion success effect is not executed, the post-promotion effect is performed after the change effect.

  That is, in the special jackpot variation effect at the time of winning the special B jackpot, when the operation effect is performed up to the first number of times by selecting the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, it is always the re-lottery effect after the last operation effect (one-hit winning operation effect). You may make it difficult to perform a post-promotion effect by performing a successful promotion effect and not always performing a post-promotion effect, or performing a successful promotion effect by a re-lottery effect with a high probability (the above-mentioned predetermined probability).

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  When the variation effect is performed according to the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, HEp_a13, or HEp_a21 in FIG. 20, in each of the above-described embodiments, an operation input is performed only in the last operation effect (that is, reach reach operation effect) among a plurality of operation effects. The jackpot finalizing effect may be performed according to the input of the operation in the operation effect before the last operating effect.

  This method will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b). Hereinafter, in the operation effect before the last operation effect, the jackpot finalizing effect performed in response to the input of the operation is particularly referred to as a prior jackpot finalizing effect. In addition, in order to clarify the distinction from the advance jackpot finalizing effect, the jackpot finalizing effect performed in response to an operation input in the final operation effect may be referred to as a final jackpot finalizing effect. In the case of a variable effect, even if a prior jackpot finalizing effect is performed, the final jackpot finalizing effect is performed thereafter (however, if the prior jackpot finalizing effect is performed, the subsequent final jackpot finalizing effect is not executed) It is also possible).

  The operation effect before the last operation effect is, for example, a reach operation operation effect. As described above, in each variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a12, HEp_a52, HEp_a13, HEp_a21, and HEp_a53 in FIG. 20, after the reach turn operation effect is performed and before the reach hit operation effect is performed or the reach beat operation effect is performed. One or more other operation effects may be performed before the execution of this, and in this case, any of the one or more other operation effects is performed as a pre-hit finalizing effect. It may be an operation effect before the operation effect.

  Like the final jackpot finalizing effect, the prior jackpot finalizing effect is an effect that is executed only when the determination target TT wins any type of jackpot, and therefore, the player who has recognized the occurrence of the prior jackpot finalizing effect. Can be understood that the determination target TT has won the jackpot at that time.

  It is possible to make the content of the advance jackpot finalizing effect and the content of the final jackpot finalizing effect the same, but here the content of the effects is different from each other.

  The advance jackpot finalizing effect may be, for example, a P flash effect. The P flash effect is a definite sound effect that outputs a predetermined sound (for example, a sound that can be heard as a cure quince) from the speaker 115, and a light emitting element (not shown; considered as a part of the effect light unit 116) built in the operation handle 119. And a definite light emission effect that emits light in a predetermined manner. The definite sound effect is an effect for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds to 1 second). The light emission by the fixed light emission effect may be continued until a predetermined timing. For example, the light emission may be continued until the variation effect of the determination target TT ends or until the final round game of the jackpot game based on the result of the special figure determination. The prior jackpot finalizing effect may be a P-siren effect, and the P-siren effect is an effect obtained by removing the final light-emitting effect from the P flash effect. However, the advance jackpot finalizing effect is not limited to these, but any effect appealing to the player's perception (for example, an effect using the operation of the movable board 130 and / or a display of a predetermined image on the image display unit 104) Production).

  It should be noted that the P flash effect as the advance jackpot finalizing effect may be an effect that can be executed only when the determination target TT has won the special B jackpot.

  When the determination target TT receives a jackpot of any type (for example, special B or communication A) and receives a change start command including information indicating that the special figure change pattern THp_a12, THp_a13, or THp_a21 is selected The effect control unit 403 determines whether or not to execute the advance jackpot finalizing effect by lottery using the random number for effecting, and performs execution control of the prior jackpot determined effect according to the determined content.

  In the example shown in FIG. 29B, at the jackpot, it is determined that the preliminary jackpot finalizing effect is executed with a probability of 25%, and it is determined that the preliminary jackpot finalizing effect is not executed with a probability of 75%. Of course, the numerical values shown here are merely examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. In addition, when it is determined to execute the advance jackpot finalizing effect, it is preferable to determine and control the number of operation effects during the changing effect to perform the prior jackpot finalizing effect by lottery using a random number for effects.

  As described above, when the determination target TT wins any type of jackpot (for example, a special B or a big jackpot of A), the effect control unit 403 can perform one or more operation effects that can be executed during the changing effect. It is possible to perform a jackpot finalizing effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the special game state (first or second special game state) in response to the operation means being operated in any operation effect of is there.

  The determination target TT wins any type of jackpot (for example, a special B or a big jackpot of A), and the variation effect of the variation effect pattern HEp_a12, HEp_a13, or HEp_a21 is performed. When the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times, when the jackpot finalizing effect is executed in the last finalizing effect (reach winning operation effect) and the jackpot finalizing effect is executed in the operation effect before the last finalizing effect There is a time to do.

  When it is determined that the special game state is set in the special figure determination, in the variation effect, when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times greater than the first number of times, By doing so, it is possible to configure the gaming machine 100 in which a variety of operation effects are performed when it is determined that the special game state is set in the special figure determination, and the range of the effects is widened so that it is difficult to get bored. In addition, when executing the operation effect up to the second number of times, a pattern for performing the jackpot finalizing effect in the last operation effect and a pattern for performing the jackpot finalizing effect in the previous operation effect are provided. deep. As a result, the range of effects is further expanded, and the gaming machine 100 that is less likely to get tired can be configured.

  On the other hand, in the case where the operation effect is performed up to the first number of times by selecting the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 of FIG. 19, only the final operation effect (one-hit operation effect) is a jackpot finalizing effect (gimmick operation) It is preferable that the production and the specific double eye production) be executable. Note that, as described above, in the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11, one or more other operation effects can be performed before the execution of the one-shot hit operation effect.

  Whether the jackpot finalizing effect is performed in the operation effect before the last operation effect is different between the case where the operation effect is performed up to the first number of times and the case where the operation effect is performed up to the second number of times, Diversity is created in the execution control of the advance jackpot finalizing effect, which further enhances the range of effects. In addition, when the operation effects are performed up to a relatively large second number of times, the player can view each operation effect before the last operation effect with a sense of tension by enabling the advance jackpot finalizing effect. can do. On the other hand, when the operation effect is performed only up to a relatively small first number, the number of executions of the operation effect before the last operation effect is small or zero. This method is considered to be smaller than the case where the operation effect is performed up to the number of times, but rather to maximize the tension toward the final operation effect (the jackpot finalizing effect can be executed only in the last operation effect) Method) is considered more suitable.

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  In the fifth embodiment, the determination target TT includes information indicating that any type (for example, special B or general A) is won and the special figure variation pattern THp_a12, THp_a13, or THp_a21 is selected. When the change start command is received, the effect control unit 403 determines to execute the advance jackpot determined effect with the first probability, and determines not to execute the advance jackpot determined effect with the second probability. In the example of FIG. 29B, the first probability is 25% and the second probability is 75%. Naturally, the sum of the first probability and the second probability is 100%.

  The gaming machine 100 may be configured such that the first probability and the second probability can be changed in accordance with the operation content to the operation means. For example, in a predetermined period such as a jackpot game execution period or a so-called demo video playback period during which a special symbol is not fluctuated (and thus fluctuating effects are not performed), a customization operation from the player is performed with the effect button 121. If the customization operation is received by the cross key 122 and the customization operation is received, the first probability is increased or decreased from a predetermined reference probability (for example, 25%) according to the content of the customization operation. good.

  In addition, when the determination target TT wins a jackpot of any kind (for example, special B or A), regardless of the operation effect, whether or not an operation is input during the operation effective period of the operation effect. Regardless, it is possible to perform a jackpot finalizing effect. For example, a jackpot finalizing effect (such as a P-flash effect) may be performed at the start of a fluctuating effect when the determination target TT has won a jackpot of any type (for example, special B or A). May be.

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A seventh embodiment will be described. The variation effect by the variation effect patterns HEp_a11 and HEp_a51 including the one-shot hit operation effect may be executed only when the probability variation mode is set as the target effect mode. Or, for example, the variation effect by the variation effect pattern HEp_a11 and HEp_a51 including the one-shot hit operation effect is a variation display of a special symbol calculated from the end time of the previous jackpot game when the probability variation mode is set as the target effect mode. It may be executed only when the number of times is a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) or less.

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An eighth embodiment will be described. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (see also FIG. 19, FIG. 20 and FIG. 23), the variation of the special symbol when the operation effect is executed up to the first number in the variation effect at the time of winning of any kind of jackpot The time (the variation time of THp_a11: 20 seconds) is shorter than the variation time of the special symbol (the variation time of THp_a12: 50 seconds) when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times, but the former variation The time and the latter variation time may coincide with each other with a predetermined common variation time.

  In this case, when receiving a change start command including information indicating that the special figure change pattern defining the common change time is selected, the effect control unit 403 side performs an operation effect in the change effect. You may make it determine whether it performs to the 1st number of times or to the 2nd number of times.

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A ninth embodiment will be described. In the above description, the specific jackpot variation effect is considered to indicate the variation effect of the determination target TT when the determination target TT wins the special B jackpot, but the determination target TT is optional for the specific jackpot variation effect. It may be considered that this is a variation effect of the determination target TT when winning a type of jackpot (for example, a special B or a big jackpot of A), and this idea is described above and below as long as there is no contradiction. It can be applied to the embodiments.

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  Variation effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C and PTN_2A to PTN_2C as shown in FIG. 30 are assumed in the tenth embodiment. These variation effect patterns can be stored in a variation effect pattern table in the sub ROM 432. In the tenth embodiment, when it is determined that the special B jackpot is won by the special figure determination, the effect control unit 403 selects and selects any one of the variable effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C and PTN_2A to PTN_2C. A variation production by a variation production pattern is executed.

In the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times in the variation effect (that is, the operation effect is executed only the first number of times).
In the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_2A to PTN_2C, the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times in the variation effect (that is, the operation effect is executed only the second number of times).

  In the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1A and PTN_2A, the effect that suggests that the game is controlled in the second special game state in the jackpot finalizing effect that is executed in response to the operation input in the last operation effect ( For example, an effect of temporarily stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols in the form of specific double eyes is performed.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1B, PTN_1C, PTN_2B and PTN_2C, the game is controlled in the second special game state in the jackpot finalizing effect executed in response to the operation input in the last operation effect. For example, the first to third decorative symbols are displayed in a non-specific double-colored manner, for example, without performing a suggestive effect (for example, a specific double-colored visual effect in which the first to third decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific double-colored manner). A non-specific doublet effect is displayed for temporary stop display.

  In the variation production by the variation production patterns PTN_1A and PTN_2A, the jackpot decision in the last operation production is performed in order to perform an effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the second special game state in the jackpot decision production in the last operation production. After the performance, no re-lottery effect is performed, and therefore, a successful promotion effect is not performed in the re-lottery effect. In addition, there will be no subsequent promotion.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1B and PTN_2B, the re-lottery effect is performed after the jackpot finalizing effect in the last operation effect, and the promotion success effect is performed in the re-lottery effect. Since the promotion success effect that suggests that the game is controlled in the second special gaming state is performed in the variation effect, the subsequent promotion effect is not performed after the variation effect.

  In the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1C and PTN_2C, the re-lottery effect is performed after the jackpot finalizing effect in the last operation effect, and the promotion failure effect is performed without performing the promotion success effect in the re-lottery effect. However, after the variable effects by the variable effect patterns PTN_1C and PTN_2C, the above-described post-promotion effect is performed during a jackpot game or the like.

  In the case where it is determined that the special B jackpot is won in the special figure determination, the probabilities that the variable control patterns PTN_1A, PTN_1B, PTN_1C, PTN_2A, PTN_2B, and PTN_2C are selected by the effect control unit 403 are KK_1A, It is represented by KK_1B, KK_1C, KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C. The special figure variation pattern table THt and the variation effect pattern table may be formed so that selection according to the probabilities KK_1A to KK_1C and KK_2A to KK_2C is performed.

  As long as the sum of the probabilities KK_1A to KK_1C and KK_2A to KK_2C is 100%, a specific value of each probability can be arbitrarily set. For example, so that any one of the following formulas (1a) to (1i) holds, and so that any one of the following formulas (2a) to (2i) holds I can leave. All possible combinations of one of the formulas (1a) to (1i) and one of the formulas (2a) to (2i) are possible. In each of formulas (1a) to (1i) and formulas (2a) to (2i), the unit of the numerical value on the right side is [%].

(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (20, 0, 0) (1a)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (15, 5, 0) (1b)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (15, 0, 5) (1c)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (0, 20, 0) (1d)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (0, 19, 1) (1e)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (0, 0, 20) (1f)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (0, 1,19) (1g)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (0, 10, 10) (1h)
(KK_1A, KK_1B, KK_1C) = (10, 5, 5) (1i)

(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (30, 40, 10) (2a)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (80, 0, 0) (2b)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (60, 20, 0) (2c)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (60, 0, 20) (2d)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (0, 80, 0) (2e)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (0, 79, 1) (2f)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (0, 0, 80) (2g)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (0, 1,79) (2h)
(KK_2A, KK_2B, KK_2C) = (0, 40, 40) (2i)

The variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C and PTN_2A to PTN_2C is performed may be the same between the variation effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C and PTN_2A to PTN_2C.
Alternatively, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C is performed may be shorter than the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_2A to PTN_2C is performed (however, Or vice versa).

Further, for example, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C is performed may be different between the variation effect patterns PTN_1A to PTN_1C.
Or, for example, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect pattern PTN_1A is performed may be shorter than the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1B and PTN_1C is performed (however, In this case, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_1B and PTN_1C is performed may be the same between the variation effect patterns PTN_1B and PTN_1C (however, they are different). May be).

Further, for example, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_2A to PTN_2C is performed may be different between the variation effect patterns PTN_2A to PTN_2C.
Or, for example, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect pattern PTN_2A is performed may be shorter than the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_2B and PTN_2C is performed (however, In this case, the variation time of the special symbol when the variation effect by the variation effect patterns PTN_2B and PTN_2C is performed may be the same between the variation effect patterns PTN_2B and PTN_2C (however, they are different). May be).

<< Eleventh embodiment >>
An eleventh embodiment will be described.

In any embodiment described above or below, with respect to a certain determination target TT, the probability P _A1 that a big hit game of A or B is performed when the operation effect is performed up to the first number, and up to the second number When comparing with the probability P _A2 that the big hit game of A or B is performed when the operation effect is performed, “P _A1 > P _A2 ”, “P _A1 <P _A2 ” or “P _A1 = P _A2 ”. As such, the effect control unit 403 may determine and control the number of executions of the operation effect based on the result of determination per special figure. The probability P _A1 represents a jackpot expectation (an expectation of any type of jackpot) suggested by the operation effect executed for the first number of times, and the probability P _A2 is an operation effect executed for the second number of times. Represents the expected degree of jackpot (an arbitrary type of jackpot expectation).

The probability P _A1 is equal to a ratio obtained by dividing the ratio of the operation effect up to the first number at the time of the big hit of A or B by the sum of the ratio and the ratio of the operation effect until the first number at the time of losing . The probability P _A2 is equal to a ratio obtained by dividing the ratio of the operation effect up to the second number of times in the case of a big hit of A or B by the sum of the ratio and the ratio of the operation effect performed up to the second number of times when lost .

In addition, for example, in any embodiment described above or below, with respect to a certain determination target TT, the probability P _B1 that the special B jackpot game is performed when the operation effect is performed up to the first number, and the second number of times. When the probability P _B2 that a special B jackpot game is performed when the operation effect is performed is compared, “P _B1 > P _B2 ”, “P _B1 <P _B2 ”, or “P _B1 = P _B2 ”. In addition, the effect control unit 403 may determine and control the number of executions of the operation effect based on the result of the special figure hit determination and the special symbol design determination. The probability P _B1 represents the expectation degree of the special B jackpot suggested by the operation effect executed for the first number of times, and the probability P _B2 represents the expectation of the special B jackpot suggested by the operation effect executed for the second number of times. Represents degrees.

The probability P _B1 is obtained by dividing the ratio that the operation effect is performed up to the first number when the special B is a big hit by the sum of the ratio and the ratio that the operation effect is performed until the first number when the special B is not a big hit. equal. The probability P _B2 is obtained by dividing the ratio that the operation effect is performed up to the second number of times when the special B is a big hit by the sum of the ratio and the ratio that the operation effect is performed until the second number of times when the special B is not a big hit. equal.

<< Twelfth embodiment >>
A twelfth embodiment will be described. In the variation effect when the determination target TT wins any kind of jackpot (for example, the special B or the A jackpot) and the variation effect when the determination target TT is lost, the operation effect is one time. May not be executed, or the operation effect may be executed up to a third number greater than the second number.

<< Thirteenth embodiment >>
A thirteenth embodiment will be described. An effect that suggests that the game is controlled in the second special game state in the jackpot finalizing effect of the last operation effect in the changing effect when the determination target TT is won by the special B (for example, a specific double eye effect) Even in the case of performing a pseudo-relottery effect having the same content as the re-lottery effect, and in the pseudo-relottery effect, again suggesting that the game is controlled in the second special game state (For example, a specific double eye effect) may be performed. The temporary stop display mode of the first to third decorative symbols does not change before and after the pseudo re-lottery effect.

<< 14th Example >>
A fourteenth embodiment will be described. The number of rounds of jackpot game due to jackpot of special B may be eight. In this case, when considering the advantage / disadvantage regarding the amount of prize balls that can be obtained based on the amount of game balls that enter the big prize opening 111, there is a difference between the special B big hit game and the total A big hit game. Will disappear. Therefore, the first special gaming state and the second special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state are the low probability electric support game state after the big A hit game and the special B after the big hit game, respectively. It is interpreted as a high probability electric support game state.

<< 15th Example >>
A fifteenth embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 100 may be modified from the above-described one so that the big hit of the total A belongs to the probability change big hit. In this case, the control of the game state after the big A jackpot game is the same as that of the special A or special B jackpot game (in FIG. 8, after step S127, the process always proceeds to step S128). Even after the type of jackpot game, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support game state. At this time, if the number of rounds in the jackpot game of special A, special B, and communication A is set to 8, 16, and 8, respectively, the first advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state and the first special gaming state. The two special gaming states are interpreted as a jackpot gaming state for 8 rounds with a jackpot of Special A or A and a jackpot gaming state for 16 rounds with a jackpot of Special B, respectively.

<< Sixteenth embodiment >>
A sixteenth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the operation effects include a plurality of operation effects having different contents and types, and the plurality of operation effects include a button operation effect as a first operation effect and a lever operation effect as a second operation effect. However, operation effects other than these may be further included. The operation means for which the operation is urged in any two operation effects among the plurality of operation effects is basically different between the two operation effects, but may be coincident with each other. That is, for example, both the first operation effect and the second operation effect included in the plurality of operation effects may be an operation effect that prompts an operation to the effect button 121, or an operation effect that prompts an operation to the effect lever 127. It may be.

  When the first operation effect and the second operation effect included in the plurality of operation effects are operation effects that prompt the user to operate the effect button 121, for example, the first operation effect and the second operation effect each have the effect button 121. It may be a single press operation effect that prompts the user to press once, or a continuous operation effect that prompts the user to press the effect button 121 a plurality of times (so-called repeated hits). In the single press operation effect, it is determined that the operation has been performed when it is detected that the effect button 121 is pressed once or more within the operation effective period. In the continuous hitting operation effect, it is determined that an operation has been performed when it is detected that the effect button 121 has been pressed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10 times) greater than one time within the operation effective period.

  In addition, when a plurality of operation effects are performed in the variable effects, the operation effects for any two of the plurality of operation effects may be the same in the contents and types of effects, They may be different from each other.

<< Seventeenth Embodiment >>
A seventeenth embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, it is mainly assumed that the operation effect includes a button operation effect and a lever operation effect, but only the button operation effect or only the lever operation effect is executed as the operation effect. good. When only the button operation effect is executed as the operation effect, the description “lever” in the present embodiment excluding the seventeenth embodiment shown in connection with the operation effect may be replaced with “button”. When only the operation effect is executed, the description “button” in the present embodiment excluding the seventeenth example shown in connection with the operation effect may be read as “lever”.

<< Consideration of Invention >>
Consider the invention embodied in the embodiments described above.

The gaming machine W _{1 according} to one aspect of the present invention determines whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player (eg, jackpot gaming state, high probability gaming state, electric support game state) (eg, special figure). Determination means for performing determination) and effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using predetermined effect means including an operation means operable by the player, wherein the effect execution means includes the determination means Based on the determination result, it is possible to execute a determination effect (for example, a variation effect) that suggests the determination result. In the determination effect, it is possible to execute an operation effect that prompts a player to operate the operation means. When it is determined to be in the special gaming state at the time of executing the operation effect (e.g., one-shot hit operation effect) up to the first number of times, and the operation effect (e.g., up to a second number of times greater than the first number of times). : Reaching operation direction and reach hit And an operation presentation).

  When it is determined to be in the special gaming state, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times greater than the first number. Diversity occurs in the number of executions of operation effects when it is determined to be in the gaming state, the range of effects is expanded, and it is possible to configure an interesting gaming machine that is less likely to get bored.

In addition, for example, in the gaming machine W ₁ , special game state control means for controlling the game in the special game state is further provided after the determination effect when the determination means determines that the special game state is set. The special gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state (e.g., 8 round jackpot gaming state, low probability electric support game state after normal jackpot), and the first special gaming state. A second special gaming state (e.g., a 16-round jackpot gaming state, a high-probability electric support game state after a probable big hit), and the effect execution means is the last operation effect (e.g. In the reach winning operation effect), a definite effect (e.g., gimmick action effect, display of a double eye) suggesting that the game is controlled in the special game state in response to the operation means being operated. When the game is controlled in the second special game state, the suggestion effect suggesting the second special game state after the final effect (eg, the promotion success effect or the variable effect in the re-lottery effect) The probability that the suggested effect will be executed when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times. May be different from each other.

  As a result, the execution probability of the suggestion effect that is pleasing to the player depends on the number of executions of the operation effect. Therefore, it is expected that the player will have a strong interest in how many times the operation effect is executed, and it is considered that the fun of the operation effect and, consequently, the fun of the game is improved.

Game machine W ₂ in accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an advantageous special game state to the player (e.g. jackpot gaming state, a high probability gaming state, electrostatic supported gaming state) of whether the determination (e.g. special symbol Determination means for performing determination) and effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using predetermined effect means including an operation means operable by the player, wherein the effect execution means includes the determination means Based on the determination result, it is possible to execute a determination effect (for example, a variation effect) that suggests the determination result. In the determination effect, it is possible to execute an operation effect that prompts a player to operate the operation means. When it is determined to be in the special gaming state at the time of executing the operation effect (e.g., one-shot hit operation effect) up to the first number of times, and the operation effect (e.g., up to a second number of times greater than the first number of times). : Reaching operation direction and reach hit When the operation effect is executed, the operation effect includes a first operation effect (eg, a button operation effect) and a second operation effect (eg, a lever operation effect) different from the first operation effect. , Including.

  When it is determined to be in the special gaming state, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times greater than the first number. Diversity occurs in the number of executions of operation effects when it is determined to be in the gaming state, the range of effects is expanded, and it is possible to configure an interesting gaming machine that is less likely to get bored. In addition, by making it possible to execute different first and second operation effects as operation effects, the contents of the operation effects are also diversified, the range of effects is further expanded, and it is difficult to get bored and interesting Is enhanced.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W _2, when the operation directed to said first number of times has been performed, the end of the operation directed by the (eg blow Toraku operation effect), the second operation effect than the first operating effect is It should be easy to execute.

  By introducing a new method of controlling which operation effects are easily performed in association with the number of times of operation effects, it is possible to configure a new (and therefore less likely to get bored) gaming machine.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W _2, wherein when it is determined that the special game state in the determination unit, after the determination effect, you are provided the further special game state control means for controlling the game in the special game state The special gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state (e.g., 8 round jackpot gaming state, low probability electric support game state after normal jackpot), and the first special gaming state. A second special gaming state (e.g., a 16-round jackpot gaming state, a high-probability electric support game state after a probable big hit), and the effect execution means is the last operation effect (e.g. In the reach winning operation effect), a definite effect (e.g., gimmick action effect, display of a double eye) suggesting that the game is controlled in the special game state in response to the operation means being operated. When the game is controlled in the second special game state, the suggestion effect suggesting the second special game state after the final effect (eg, the promotion success effect or the variable effect in the re-lottery effect) The probability that the suggested effect will be executed when the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times. May be different from each other.

  As a result, the execution probability of the suggestion effect that is pleasing to the player depends on the number of executions of the operation effect. Therefore, it is expected that the player will have a strong interest in how many times the operation effect is executed, and it is considered that the fun of the operation effect and, consequently, the fun of the game is improved.

Gaming machine W ₃ according to one aspect of the present invention, an advantageous special game state to the player (e.g. jackpot gaming state, a high probability gaming state, electrostatic supported gaming state) of whether the determination (e.g. special symbol Determination means for performing determination) and effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect using predetermined effect means including an operation means operable by the player, wherein the effect execution means includes the determination means Based on the determination result, it is possible to execute a determination effect (for example, a variation effect) that suggests the determination result. In the determination effect, it is possible to execute an operation effect that prompts a player to operate the operation means. When it is determined to be in the special gaming state at the time of executing the operation effect (e.g., one-shot hit operation effect) up to the first number of times, and the operation effect (e.g., up to a second number of times greater than the first number of times). : Reaching operation direction and reach hit When the operation effect is executed, there is a finalization effect that suggests that the game is controlled in the special game state in response to the operation means being operated in the operation effect (eg, a pre-hit jackpot finalization effect) When the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times, the final effect (e.g., reach win operation effect) is executed in the final operation effect (e.g., the last jackpot final effect). And when the finalized effect (eg, prior jackpot finalized effect) is executed in the operational effect (eg, reach-rearing operation effect) before the last operational effect.

  When it is determined to be in the special gaming state, the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times greater than the first number. Diversity occurs in the number of executions of operation effects when it is determined to be in the gaming state, the range of effects is expanded, and it is possible to configure an interesting gaming machine that is less likely to get bored. In addition, when executing the operation effect up to the second number of times, by providing a pattern for performing the final effect in the last operation effect and a pattern for performing the final effect in the operation effect before that Further, the range of production is further expanded, and the difficulty of getting bored and the enhancement of fun are achieved.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W ₃ , when the execution effect is executed up to the first number of times, the effect execution means can execute the finalized effect only in the last operation effect (eg, one-shot hit operation effect). Good.

  Whether or not the final effect is performed in the operation effect before the last operation effect depends on whether the operation effect is performed up to the first number of times and when the operation effect is performed up to the second number of times. Diversity is created in the execution control of the jackpot finalizing effect, and the range of effects is further enhanced.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W ₃ , when the determination unit determines that the special game state is set, the game machine W ₃ further includes a special game state control unit that controls the game in the special game state after the determination effect. The special gaming state may be more advantageous to the player than the first special gaming state (e.g., 8 round jackpot gaming state, low probability electric support game state after normal jackpot), and the first special gaming state. A second special gaming state (e.g., a 16-round jackpot gaming state, a high-probability electric support game state after a probable big hit), and the effect execution means is the last operation effect (e.g. When the operation means is operated in the reach win operation effect), the final effect can be executed, and when the game is controlled in the second special game state, When the suggestion effect suggesting the second special gaming state (e.g., the promotion success effect in the re-drawing effect or the post-promotion effect after the change effect) can be executed, and the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times The probability that the suggested effect is executed may be different from when the operation effect is executed up to the second number of times.

  As a result, the execution probability of the suggestion effect that is pleasing to the player depends on the number of executions of the operation effect. Therefore, it is expected that the player will have a strong interest in how many times the operation effect is executed, and it is considered that the fun of the operation effect and, consequently, the fun of the game is improved.

The determination means and special 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).

  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.

<< Deformation, etc. >>
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.

  The above-described gaming machine 100 belongs to a so-called number cut probability change machine, but the gaming machine 100 is a type of gaming machine other than those (for example, when a specific jackpot is won, a high-probability game until the next jackpot is won) It may be configured as a loop machine whose state is completely or substantially maintained, a gaming machine classified as a VST machine or a V-loop machine, or a gaming machine classified as an old type two-mixer) .

  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.

100 gaming machine 105 first start port 106 second start port 121 production button (operation means)
127 Production lever (operating means)
401 Main control unit (determination means, special gaming state control means)
403 Production control unit (production execution means)

Claims (1)

Determining means for determining whether or not to enter a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
An effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect including a determination effect suggesting the determination result based on the determination result of the determination means using a predetermined effect means including an operation means operable by the player;
And a special game state control means for controlling the game in the special game state after the determination effect when the determination means determines that the special game state is set,
The special game state includes a first special game state and a second special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first special game state,
The production execution means
In the determination effect, it is possible to execute an operation effect that prompts the player to operate the operation means,
When it is determined by the determination means that the special gaming state is set, the operation effect is executed up to a first number of times, and the operation effect is executed up to a second number of times greater than the first number of times. Yes,
A final effect suggesting that the game is controlled in the special game state can be executed in response to the operation means being operated in the last operation effect, and the game is controlled in the second special game state. If it is, the suggestion effect suggesting the second special gaming state is executable after the final effect,
In the case where the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times and the final effect is performed according to the operation on the operation means in the last operation effect, the suggestion effect is executed thereafter. In the case where the operation effect is executed up to the first probability and the second number of times, and the final effect is performed according to the operation to the operation means in the last operation effect, the suggestion is performed thereafter. The second probability that the performance is executed is different from
The operation performance is, in the first operation performance, see including the, and directing different second operation from the first operation performance,
When the operation effect is executed up to the first number of times, in the last operation effect, the probability that the first operation effect is executed and the probability that the second operation effect is executed are different from each other. A featured gaming machine.

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