JP6348523B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  In a kind of gaming machine (pachinko machine), a big win lottery (winning judgment) is performed by entering a game ball at the start opening, and if a big win is won, as a kind of special game, it is accompanied by the opening of a big winning prize mouth Play a jackpot game. A large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning game balls at the big prize opening. The result of the jackpot lottery is shown to the player in the symbol stop mode after the symbol change display on the symbol display means.

  The first and second start ports are provided as start ports, and after a big hit game is played, the game is controlled in a game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port and the winning probability of the big hit is high. There is also a gaming machine (for example, a ST machine with 100% probability change entry / continuation) (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In this type of gaming machine, an effect mode according to the gaming state is set, and an effect is often performed in the set effect mode.

JP 2013-111293 A

  How to set the production mode is an important factor that determines the fun of the gaming machine, and there is an eagerness to propose a novel method that has not been used so far. Needless to say, it is important to introduce new effects and methods in order to have the gaming machine enjoy the game while suppressing the tiredness of the game.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the enhancement of gaming interest in relation to the effect mode.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination means for determining whether or not a special game advantageous to a player is executed by entering a game ball into the first start port or the second start port, and the special game Is executed, a game state control means capable of controlling a game in a specific game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port, and an effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect, The game state control means controls the game in a first specific game state determined by the determination means to perform the special game with a first probability as the specific game state, and determines the first probability by the determination means. And controlling the game in a second specific gaming state in which it is determined that the special game is to be performed with a higher second probability, and the effect executing means can set and set a predetermined effect mode. Depending on the current production mode When the special game is executed when the game can be performed and the game is not controlled in the specific game state and the game ball enters the first start port, the special game is executed. After that, the first effect mode can be set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state, and when the first effect mode is set, the second start When the special game is executed by entering a game ball into the mouth, the game is controlled in any of the first specific game state and the second specific game state after the special game is executed. The first effect mode can be set continuously.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the gaming machine which contributes to the interest improvement of a game in relation to presentation mode.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the part in connection with control of the game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which listed some processes performed in the main control part of a gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing of the determination table per special figure in the main control part of a game machine. It is the figure which listed a part of process performed in the production | presentation control part of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the type of jackpot based on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing of the aspect of a doublet. It is explanatory drawing of production mode. It is a figure which shows the example of a display content in normal mode, reference | standard ST mode, and super ST 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 1st-4th example of a mode suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing of how to make it change the target production | presentation mode from the big hit game. When the probability variation jackpot occurs in the first special symbol during the non-electric support game or when the probability variation jackpot occurs in the second special symbol during the standard ST mode, the stop mode of the doublet and the effect mode after the jackpot game It is a figure which shows a relationship. When a normal jackpot occurs in the first special symbol during the non-electric support game or when a normal jackpot occurs in the second special symbol during the standard ST mode, the stop mode of the doublet and the effect mode after the jackpot game It is a figure which shows a relationship. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop mode of a double eye and the production mode after jackpot game when the probability variation jackpot occurs in the second special symbol during the super ST mode. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop mode of a double eye and the production mode after jackpot game when the normal jackpot occurs in the second special symbol during the super ST mode. 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 a figure which shows transition of the production mode after jackpot game, and a game state when the reference | standard ST mode is set after the jackpot game by the probability change jackpot. It is a figure which shows the example of a result notification effect. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production mode and game state after jackpot game when the standard ST mode is set after the jackpot game with the normal jackpot. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production mode and game state after jackpot game when the super ST mode is set after the jackpot game by the probability variation jackpot. It is a figure which shows the transition of the production mode after jackpot game, and a game state when super ST mode is set after the jackpot game by a normal jackpot. The figure which shows a mode that the reference | standard ST mode set according to 3rd Example of this invention changes in steps in several reference | standard ST modes according to the frequency | count of a special symbol change after a jackpot game. is there. The figure which shows a mode that the super ST mode set changes in steps among several super ST modes according to the 3rd Example of this invention after the jackpot game according to the frequency | count of fluctuation of a special symbol. is there. It is a figure which concerns on 8th Example of this invention and is a figure which shows the example of the transition of the production mode and game state after the jackpot game of probability change jackpot. It is a figure which concerns on 8th Example of this invention and shows the other example of transition of the production mode and game state after the jackpot game of probability variation jackpot.

  Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. In each of the drawings to be referred to, the same part is denoted by the same reference numeral, and redundant description regarding the same part is omitted in principle. In this specification, for simplification of description, the names of information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. corresponding to the symbols or signs are indicated by writing symbols or signs referring to information, signals, physical quantities, members, etc. Omitted or abbreviated. Further, in an arbitrary flowchart described later, a plurality of processes in any of a plurality of steps can be arbitrarily changed in execution order or can be executed in parallel as long as no contradiction occurs in the processing contents.

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

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

  The gaming machine 100 is a pachinko gaming machine, and includes an outer frame 10 attached to an island structure disposed in a gaming facility, an inner frame 11 attached to the outer frame 10 so as to be openable and closable, and an inner frame 11. And a door frame 12 that can be freely opened and closed. The door frame 12 is formed with a window portion 12a in which a transparent glass plate is fitted so that a substantially entire game area 103 to be described later can be visually recognized from the front (player side). The game board 101 is detachably attached to the inner frame 11. At a lower position of the game board 101, a launching unit for launching a game ball is disposed (the detailed structure of the launching unit is not shown).

  The game ball launched upward by the driving of the launch unit rises between the rails 102a and 102b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls (flows down) in the game area 103 formed in the game board 101. It is supposed to be. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls are dropped by the nails while changing the moving direction in an unspecified direction. Further, in the game board 101, a game ball drop path in the game area 103 includes a windmill (not shown) that changes the direction of the game ball fall, a first start port 105, a second start port 106, an electric tulip 107, A gate 108, a special winning opening 111, and a normal winning opening 112 are provided. An image display unit 104 composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like capable of displaying various effect images including decorative symbols is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101.

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

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

  A big prize opening 111 is provided on the right side of the first start port 105 and the second start port 106. The grand prize opening 111 can also be opened and closed like the electric tulip 107, and a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the big prize opening 111, and a larger game ball than the closed state. One of the open states (open state) that makes it easy to win the winning opening 111 is taken. In effect, when the grand prize opening 111 is in the closed state, it is impossible to win the game ball into the big prize opening 111, and only when the big prize opening 111 is in the open state, the prize winning of the game ball is won. Winning to the mouth 111 is possible. The opening of the big prize opening 111 is also referred to as the opening of the big prize opening 111. The big winning opening 111 is normally closed, and when winning a jackpot, a predetermined number of round games (for example, 30 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) are opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, winning 10 game balls). Repeat 16 times). When the gaming machine 100 detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning slot 111, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 14) of winning balls.

  One or more normal winning openings 112 are installed on the side or lower side of the image display unit 104. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, five) of winning balls when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 112. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 113 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 111 and the normal winning port 112. Yes. An information display unit 114 is provided in the lower right portion of the game board 101. In addition, the installation position of each component on the game board 101 can be arbitrarily changed.

  In the door frame 12, a speaker 115 (including speakers 115 a, 115 b, and 115 c), an effect light unit 116, and a movable frame accessory 117 that are used for an arbitrary effect are incorporated in the outer peripheral portion thereof. A movable accessory used for production is also provided on the game board 101. In this embodiment, a movable board accessory 130 is provided on the game board 101. In the door frame 12, an operation handle 119 is disposed at the lower right position. The operation handle 119 has a shape that protrudes toward the player, and a firing instruction member 120 is provided on the outer periphery thereof. The firing instruction member 120 is rotatably supported by the operation handle 119. When a player fires a game ball, the player rotates the firing instruction member 120 clockwise. At this time, the player can adjust the firing strength of the game ball according to the angle at which the firing instruction member 120 is rotated. Below the game area 103 in the door frame 12, in addition to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122, an upper plate (ball striking plate) 123, an upper plate lever 124, a lower plate (surplus) used for storing and delivering game balls A ball tray 125) and a lower plate lever 126 are provided. The effect button 121 and the cross key 122 constitute an operation input unit (may be referred to as an operation reception unit or an operation unit) that receives an operation input from the player.

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

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

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

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

  When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 enters a jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot game state, a jackpot game is executed in which a round game that opens the jackpot 111 is executed for a round (for example, 16 rounds) according to the type of the jackpot that has been won. When a game ball wins the big prize opening 111 while the big prize opening 111 is opened, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls. The jackpot game state ends when the jackpot game ends. Games that involve the opening of the big prize opening 111 (including a big hit game and may include a small prize game described later) are given a chance to obtain a prize ball by winning a game ball at the big prize opening 111. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than a game that does not involve opening the mouth 111 (for example, a game in a normal gaming state). The advantage here means that the player can easily obtain more prize balls (the expected value of the prize balls to be obtained is large) as the special winning opening 111 is opened.

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

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

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

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

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

  The low probability non-electric support game state and the high probability non-electric support game state belong to a non-electric support game state to which no electric support is given. In the non-electric support game state, the game is performed by left-handed as described above, and the trigger for the special figure determination is mainly a winning to the first start opening 105. As 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 with an effect button 121 and a cross key 122 for receiving an operation from the player. The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect corresponding to the input operation content from the player with respect to the effect button 121 and the cross key 122.

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

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

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

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

  The special figure effect process includes an effect start process and an effect end process. The sub CPU 431 starts the variation effect by executing the effect start process in response to the reception of the variation start command from the main control unit 401, and then performs the effect in response to the reception of the variation stop command from the main control unit 401. The variation effect is ended by executing the end process. The effect start process includes a variable effect content determination process. In the variation effect content determination process, the sub CPU 431 determines the content of the variation effect based on the effect random number, the command received from the main control unit 401, or the like. Specifically, for example, a variation effect pattern table (special drawing variation effect pattern table) including a plurality of variation effect patterns (special drawing variation effect pattern) each defining the contents of the variation effect is stored in the sub ROM 432 in advance. In the variation effect content determination process, the content of the variation effect is determined by selecting and determining one variation effect pattern from the variation effect pattern table based on the variation start command or the like.

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

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

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

  In the operation accepting process (see FIG. 5), the sub CPU 431 operates based on a signal from the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 to determine whether the player has operated the effect button 121 or the cross key 122 (whether or not an operation has been input and the content of the operation). ) The effect control unit 403 can perform an effect according to the recognized operation state.

<< type of jackpot >>
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating types of jackpots assumed in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, there are special A, special B, general A, and general B as jackpot types. The number of rounds for special A and communication A is 6, and the number of rounds for special B and communication 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 hit game of Special B and Tong B is more advantageous to the player than the big hit game of Special A and A. In the judgment per special figure for the first special symbol (in the judgment per special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition), when the jackpot is won, the ratio of the jackpot to be special A and A is 65 respectively. %, 35%. In the determination per special symbol for the second special symbol (in the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition), when the big hit is won, the ratio of the big hit to special B and pass B 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 times and 100 times, respectively (see FIG. 6). 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 jackpots for A and B usually belong to the jackpot. After the jackpot game of either A or B, the main CPU 411 sets the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 to the low probability electric support game state until the special symbol fluctuates by a predetermined number of times of the electric support grant. After the special symbol fluctuates by the predetermined number of times of providing electric support, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the low probability non-electric support state (that is, the normal gaming state). However, if the next jackpot is won after the end of the A or B jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the next jackpot game is set according to the type of the jackpot won next time. For example, if the special A jackpot is won at the first variation of the special symbol after the end of the bonus game of A or B, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is highly probable after the end of the bonus game of the special A. It is set to the electric support game state. The number of times electric support is given to the jackpots of A and B is 100, the same as that for the jackpots of Special A and Special B. In addition, after the big hit game of tsu A or tsu B, since it is not a high probability gaming state but a low probability electric support game state, the high probability grant count for the jackpot of tsu A and tsu B is 0 times. .

In the game state setting process associated with special A 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 or B, the high probability game flag is turned OFF while the electric support game flag is turned ON and the high probability game remaining number X is set to “0”. As a result, “100” is set in the remaining electric support game J.
That is, the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J set in the game state setting process executed with a certain jackpot are respectively the high probability grant count and the electric support grant corresponding to the jackpot. This is consistent with the number of times (see FIG. 6).

  As can be seen from FIG. 6, the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the second start condition is relatively more advantageous for the player than the special symbol determination based on the establishment of the first start condition (that is, more Easy to get many prize balls). Here, “relatively advantageous” means that the expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the big winning opening 111 in the jackpot game executed based on the establishment of the second starting condition is executed based on the establishment of the first starting condition. This means that the number of prize balls obtained by winning the winning prize 111 in the jackpot game is larger than the expected value. “Expected value of the number of winning balls obtained by winning the jackpot game 111 in the jackpot game” is the expected value of the number of rounds in the jackpot game or the maximum value of the total opening time of the jackpot 111 in the jackpot game It may be read as a value.

<< Description of contents and flow of various productions >>
Next, some effects that can be performed by the effect control unit 403 will be described. The effect control unit 403 starts the variable display of the first to nth decorative symbols in synchronization with the start of the variation display of the special symbol, and then determines the determination target TT in synchronization with the stop of the variation display of the special symbol. The variation display of the first to nth decorative symbols is stopped in a manner corresponding to the result of the special figure determination. Here, n is usually an arbitrary integer of 2 or more, but may be “n = 1”. In the following, it is assumed that n = 3 unless otherwise specified.

  In FIG. 7A, SZL, SZR, and SZC represent a first decorative symbol, a second decorative symbol, and a third decorative symbol, respectively. The first to third decorative symbols are also referred to as a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol, respectively. In the image display unit 104, a left symbol display area in which a left symbol is displayed, a right symbol display area in which a right symbol is displayed, and a middle symbol display area in which a middle symbol is displayed are set. Of the left, right, and middle symbol display areas, the left symbol display area is located on the left and the right symbol display area is located on the right as viewed from the player facing the image display unit 104.

  Referring to FIG. 7B, the effect control unit 403 assigns each of the first to third decorative symbols to the numbers “1”, “2”, “3”, “ 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. 8, 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. The effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols with a specific double eye effect is referred to as a specific double eye effect, and the effect of stopping and displaying the first to third decorative symbols with a non-specific double eye. This is called a specific doublet production. In addition, it may be considered that, among the 1-6 symbolic eyes, the 3 symbolic eyes belong to a specific cell, not a non-specific cell.

[Types of production modes]
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. 9, the plurality of effect modes include a normal mode, a reference ST mode, and a super ST mode as first to third effect modes different from each other. In the present embodiment, the game names corresponding to the standard ST mode and the super ST mode are the golden mode and the super golden mode, respectively.

  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 used in the low probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the low probability non-electric support game state. Therefore, the player who has seen the effect in the normal mode (including the mode effect) can easily understand that the current game state is the low probability non-electric support game state.

  Each of the standard ST mode and the super ST mode is an effect mode that is used in the electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the electric support game state. Both the reference ST mode and the super ST mode may be used in the low probability electric support game state or may be used in the high probability electric support game state.

  FIGS. 10A, 10B, and 10C show examples of display contents of the image display unit 104 when the target effect mode is set to the normal mode, the reference ST mode, and the super ST mode, respectively. A predetermined background image is displayed on the image display unit 104, and the first to third decorative symbols are displayed on the background image. For example, between the normal mode, the reference ST mode, and the super ST mode, The displayed background images are different from each other (that is, the mode effects differ from each other in the display content of the background image). In addition, the image contents of the first to third decorative symbols displayed (patterns, colors, shapes, etc. of the decorative symbols) are different from each other in the normal mode, the standard ST mode, and the super ST mode (that is, the decorative symbol display Mode effects differ from each other in the content). Also, the sound (background music or the like) output from the speaker 115 may be different between the normal mode, the reference ST mode, and the super ST mode.

  When the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode, mode information 1011 indicating that is displayed on the image display unit 104 and remaining number information 1012 is displayed on the image display unit 104 (remaining number information 1012). Will be described later). When the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode, the mode information 1021 indicating that is displayed on the image display unit 104 and the remaining number information 1022 is displayed on the image display unit 104 (remaining number information 1022). Will be described later). Further, when the standard ST mode or the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode, a right-handed instruction effect instructing the player to play a right-handed game (for example, display of the character “right-handed”) Is also done.

  With reference to FIG. 11A, attention is paid to one special 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 variation display of the first to third decorative symbols is started, and the first to third decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the form of a doublet in response to receiving the variation stop command for the special figure determination information JJ. Thereafter, the jackpot game OAU based on the result of the special chart determination for the special figure determination information JJ is executed, and after the jackpot game OAU ends, the effect control unit 403 sets the reference ST mode or the super ST mode as the target effect mode. .

  Referring to FIG. 11 (b), in the ending period in the jackpot game OAU (the ending period after the end of the last round game in the jackpot game OAU), the effect control unit 403 can select any of the target effect modes after the end of the jackpot game OAU. Mode suggestion effect (mode notification effect) that suggests or notifies whether the effect mode is set (whether the reference ST mode or the super ST mode is set) can be performed. A mode suggestion effect may be performed during a round game in the jackpot game OAU or during an interval period. In summary, the mode suggestion effect can be performed after the start of the jackpot game OAU and before the execution of the mode effect of the effect mode set as the target effect mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU.

Referring to FIGS. 12A to 12D, there are first to fourth mode suggestion effects as mode suggestion effects, and each mode suggestion effect is displayed as an image on the image display unit 104, a voice output from the speaker 115, or the like. Can be realized.
Mode suggestion effects executed during the ending period of jackpot game OAU,
When the target effect mode immediately before execution of the jackpot game OAU is other than the standard ST mode (for example, in the normal mode) and the target effect mode immediately after execution of the jackpot game OAU is the standard ST mode, the jackpot game OAU It is a first mode suggestion effect (FIG. 12A) that suggests or notifies that the reference ST mode is set as the subsequent target effect mode and that the target effect mode is switched from other than the reference ST mode to the reference ST mode.
When the target effect mode immediately before and after the execution of the jackpot game OAU is the standard ST mode, the target ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU and the target effect across the jackpot game OAU. A second mode suggestion effect (FIG. 12B) that suggests or notifies that the mode is continued in the reference ST mode,
When the target effect mode immediately before the execution of the jackpot game OAU is other than the super ST mode (that is, the normal mode or the reference ST mode) and the target effect mode immediately after the execution of the jackpot game OAU is the super ST mode The third mode suggestion effect suggesting or notifying that the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU and that the target effect mode is switched from the mode other than the super ST mode to the super ST mode (FIG. 12C). ) And
When the target presentation mode immediately before and after the execution of the jackpot game OAU is the super ST mode, the super ST mode is set as the target presentation mode after the jackpot game OAU and the target presentation is performed across the jackpot game OAU. This is a fourth mode suggestion effect (FIG. 12D) that suggests or notifies that the mode is continued in the super ST mode.

[Direction mode setting method]
With reference to FIG. 13, how to change the target effect mode starting from the jackpot game will be described. In some drawings including FIG. 13, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be expressed as special 1 and special 2, respectively. The special figure determination information JJ that has won the jackpot is the special figure determination information (hereinafter referred to as special figure determination information JJ1 or information JJ1) acquired based on the game ball entering the first starting port 105. ) And special figure determination information (hereinafter referred to as special figure determination information JJ2 or information JJ2) acquired based on the game ball entering the second start port 106.

  FIG. 13 shows six types of cases A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2. Focusing on the jackpot game OAU based on the result of the special figure determination for the special figure determination information JJ, how to change the target effect mode in each case will be described.

――― Case A1 ―――
Case A1 will be described. In the non-electric support game state, the left-handed game is played, and the special figure determination information acquired and stored is basically for special figure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 105. Information. In the case A1, the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 is determined by the special figure determination executed in the non-electric support game state (therefore, when the target effect mode is the normal mode). This is a case of winning the jackpot). In case A1, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the standard ST mode with a probability of 90% and sets the super ST mode to a probability of 10% after the end of the jackpot game OAU with the probability variation jackpot. The setting according to such a probability can be realized by the effect control unit 403 by, for example, a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

  Note that, in the non-electric support game state (therefore, when the normal mode is set to the target effect mode), the information for determining the special figure based on the game ball entering the second start port 106 is acquired or stored. It may be stored in the area 413a. Therefore, there is a case where the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ2 is won by the special figure determination executed in the non-electric support game state, that is, the case where such a case is won. You may think that it belongs to A1.

――― Case A2 ―――
Case A2 will be described. In the case A2, the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 is normally a big hit (that is, AA) by the special figure determination executed in the non-electric support game state (and therefore when the target effect mode is the normal mode) This is a case of winning the jackpot). In case A2, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the reference ST mode with a probability of 100% after the jackpot game OAU with the normal jackpot ends (that is, does not set the target effect mode to the super ST mode). .

  Note that there is a case where the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ2 is won as a normal big hit (that is, a big hit of B) by the special figure determination executed in the non-electric support game state. You may think that it belongs to A2.

――― Case B1 ―――
Case B1 will be described. Case B1 is a case where special figure determination information JJ as information JJ2 wins a probable big hit (that is, special B big hit) by special figure determination executed when the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode. It is. In case B1, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the reference ST mode with a probability of 90% and sets the super ST mode to a probability of 10% after the end of the jackpot game OAU with the probability variation jackpot. That is, the state in which the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode is continued with a 90% probability after the end of the jackpot game OAU, and the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode with a probability of 10%. Is switched to a state in which the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU. The effect control unit 403 can realize such setting and switching according to the probability by, for example, a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.

  It should be noted that when the reference ST mode is set to the target effect mode, the electric support game state is set, but when the reference ST mode is set to the target effect mode, the game ball to the first start port 105 is set. Special figure determination information based on the incoming ball may be acquired or stored in the storage area 413a. Therefore, there is a case where the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 is won by the special change big hit (ie, the special A big hit) by the special figure determination executed when the reference ST mode is set to the target effect mode. It may be considered that such a case also belongs to case B1.

――― Case B2 ―――
Case B2 will be described. Case B2 is a case in which special figure determination information JJ as information JJ2 is won as a big jackpot (that is, a big hit of B) by the special figure determination executed when the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode. It is. In case B2, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the reference ST mode with a probability of 100% after the jackpot game OAU with the normal jackpot ends (that is, does not set the target effect mode to the super ST mode). . That is, the state in which the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode is continued with a probability of 100% even after the jackpot game OAU ends.

  Note that there is a case where the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 is won as a big jackpot (that is, a big hit of A) by the special figure determination executed when the reference ST mode is set to the target effect mode. It may be considered that such a case also belongs to case B2.

――― Case C1 ―――
Case C1 will be described. Case C1 is a case where special figure determination information JJ as information JJ2 wins a probable big hit (that is, special B big hit) by special figure determination executed when the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode. It is. In case C1, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the super ST mode with a probability of 100% after the end of the jackpot game OAU due to the probability variation jackpot. That is, the state in which the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode is continued with a probability of 100% even after the jackpot game OAU ends.

  Note that when the super ST mode is set to the target effect mode, the electric support game state is set. However, when the super ST mode is set to the target effect mode, the game ball to the first start port 105 Special figure determination information based on the incoming ball may be acquired or stored in the storage area 413a. Therefore, there is a case where the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 wins a promising big hit (that is, a special A big hit) by the special figure determination executed when the super ST mode is set to the target effect mode. It may be considered that such a case also belongs to case C1.

――― Case C2 ―――
Case C2 will be described. Case C2 is a case in which special figure determination information JJ as information JJ2 is won as a big jackpot (that is, a big hit of B) by the special figure determination executed when the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode. It is. In case C2, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the super ST mode with a probability of 100% after the jackpot game OAU with the normal jackpot ends. That is, the state in which the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode is continued with a probability of 100% even after the jackpot game OAU ends.

  Note that there is a case where the special figure determination information JJ as the information JJ1 is won as a big jackpot (that is, a big hit of A) by the special figure determination executed when the super ST mode is set to the target effect mode. It may be considered that such a case also belongs to case C2.

――― Supplementary explanation in Cases A1 and B1 ―――
Referring to FIGS. 14A and 14B, the effect control unit 403 responds to the reception of the change stop command for the special figure determination information JJ in the case A1 or B1 with the specific double eye effect (7 symbols). A stoppage display of a doublet) or a non-specific doublet effect can be performed (see FIG. 8). In case A1 or B1, the specific double-eyes production and the non-specific double-eyes production are productions performed before the execution of the jackpot game OAU, and the standard ST mode and the super ST mode are used as target production modes after the jackpot game OAU ends. It can function as an effect that suggests which is set, or it can function as an effect that suggests the possibility of the super ST mode being set as the target effect mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU (Case A2, The same applies to B2, C1 and C2.)

And in case A1 or B1, as shown to Fig.14 (a), the production | presentation control part 403 responds to reception of the change stop command about the special figure determination information JJ,
When the standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU, the non-specific double eye effect is always performed without performing the specific double eye effect, and the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU. Is set, it is preferable to always perform a specific double-eyes effect without performing a non-specific double-eyes effect.
In other words, when a specific double-eyes production is performed, the target production mode after the jackpot game OAU is always set to the super ST mode, and when a non-specific double-eyes production is performed, It is preferable to always set the target effect mode after the OAU to the standard ST mode.

  In this way, in case A1 or B1, the specific double-eyes effect functions as an effect that suggests that the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU, and the non-specific double-eyes The effect functions as an effect suggesting that the standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode (or continued setting) after the end of the jackpot game OAU.

Or, for example, in case A1 or B1, as shown in FIG. 14B, the effect control unit 403 responds to the reception of the change stop command for the special figure determination information JJ,
When the standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU, the non-specific double eye effect is always performed without performing the specific double eye effect, and the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU. In this case, the specific double-eyes production may be performed with a probability of 10% while the non-specific double-eyes production is performed with a probability of 90%.
In other words, when a specific double-eyes production is performed, the target production mode after the jackpot game OAU is always set to the super ST mode, and when a non-specific double-eyes production is performed, The target effect mode after OAU may be set to the standard ST mode with a probability of “100 / (100 + 10)”%, while being set to the super ST mode with a probability of “10 / (100 + 10)”%. The setting according to such a probability can be realized by the effect control unit 403 by, for example, a lottery using an effect random number generated by itself.
In this way, in case A1 or B1, the specific double eye effect functions as an effect that suggests that the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU, as well as the specific double eye effect and Both non-specific double-eyed productions function as productions that suggest that the super ST mode may be set as the target production mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU. The possibility of being suggested (here, 100%) is higher than the possibility of being suggested in the non-specific doublet production. In other words, in case A1 or B1, the specific double-eyes production is more likely than the non-specific double-eyes production that the super ST mode is set (or continuously set) as the target production mode after the jackpot game OAU ends ( 100% included).

  In addition, in cases A1, A2, B1, and B2, only in cases A1 and B1 corresponding to the occurrence of a probable change jackpot, the target effect mode can be set to the super ST mode after the jackpot game. If the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination executed in the ST mode and the super ST mode is set after the jackpot game, the mode effect in the super ST mode and the super ST mode is the jackpot game. It can be said that this indicates that the gaming state of the later gaming machine 100 is a high probability electric support gaming state.

――― Supplementary explanation in cases A2 and B2 ―――
Referring to FIG. 15, in case A2 or B2, effect control unit 403 responds to the reception of a change stop command for special figure determination information JJ, and displays a specific double eye effect (seven symbol double eye stop display). Without performing, always perform non-specific double-eyed production. Then, in case A2 or B2, a non-specific double eye effect is performed, and when the jackpot game OAU ends, the target effect mode is always set to the reference ST mode.

――― Supplementary explanation in Case C1 ―――
Referring to FIG. 16, in case C1, the effect control unit 403 always responds to the reception of the fluctuation stop command for the special figure determination information JJ without performing the non-specific double-eyes production (the specific double-eyes production ( (7 stop display). Then, in case C1, when a specific double eye effect is performed and the jackpot game OAU ends, the target effect mode is always set to the super ST mode.

――― Supplementary explanation in Case C2 ―――
Referring to FIG. 17 (a), in case C2, the effect control unit 403 always responds to the specific zoom without performing the non-specific double eye effect in response to the reception of the change stop command for the special figure determination information JJ. Perform eye effect (stop display of 7 symbols). Then, in case C2, when the specific double eye effect is performed and the jackpot game OAU ends, the target effect mode is always set to the super ST mode.

  However, the case C2 can be modified as follows. That is, for example, as shown in FIG. 17B, in the case C2, the effect control unit 403 responds to the reception of the change stop command for the special figure determination information JJ with a 50% probability. At the same time with a 50% probability. And in case C2, after the jackpot game OAU ends after the non-specific double-eyes production or the specific double-eyes production, the target production mode is always set to the super ST mode.

  When FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (b) are combined, it is suggested that the game state after the jackpot game OAU may be a high-probability electric support game state by the mode of the stoppage displayed in the super ST mode. It will be. That is, when FIG. 16 and FIG. 17B are combined, the game state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the high-probability electric support game state after the end of the jackpot game OAU for both the specific double-eyes production and the non-specific double-eyes production. Although it functions as an effect suggesting that there is a possibility, the possibility of being suggested in the specific double-eyes production is higher than the possibility of being suggested in the non-specific double-eyes production. In other words, when FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 (b) are combined, in the super ST mode, the special doublet effect is that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is set to the high probability electric support game state after the end of the jackpot game OAU. This suggests that the possibility is higher than that of the non-specific doublet production.

[Consideration on how to set production mode]
In the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control a game in an electric support game state (a specific game state) in which a game ball easily enters the second start port 106 after a jackpot game is executed. The electric support game state (specific game state) is a low-probability electric support game state (first specified state) that is determined to play a big hit game with a predetermined first probability (1/320 in the example of FIG. 4) by special figure determination. Gaming state) and a high probability electric support game state (second specific game) that is determined to play a big hit game with a predetermined second probability higher than the first probability (1/70 in the example of FIG. 4) by special figure determination State).

  Then, in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state), the special ball acquired by the game ball entering the first start port 105 (or the second start port 106) is acquired. If the information for figure determination is won and the jackpot game is executed, the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. Usually, if the jackpot is a jackpot game, it will be in a low probability electric support game state, and if the jackpot is a promising jackpot, it will be in a high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game). However, in this case, the effect control unit 403 applies the standard ST mode to the target effect mode regardless of whether the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is executed. (See FIG. 13; cases A1 and A2).

  Furthermore, when the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode, the special figure determination information acquired by the game ball entering the second start port 106 (or the first start port 105) is a big hit When the jackpot game is executed with winning, the game will be controlled in the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game. Probability electric support game state, if the jackpot is a probable jackpot, after the jackpot game will be a high probability electric support game state). However, in this case, after the jackpot game is executed, the effect control unit 403 controls the game in either the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state (that is, the jackpot is usually a big jackpot). In any case, the standard ST mode can be continuously set as the target effect mode (see FIG. 13; see cases B1 and B2).

  There is a type of gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a 100% probability variation ST machine) that becomes a high-probability gaming state with a probability of 100% after a jackpot game. In many of these types of gaming machines, when a big hit occurs in the non-electric support game state, after the big hit game, the high probability electric support game state is entered and the effect is developed in the predetermined ST mode, and the effect is developed in the ST mode. The high probability electric support game state is maintained while being played. In addition, when a big hit occurs based on the game ball entering the second starting port during the ST mode, the ST mode continues after the big hit game due to the big hit.

  On the other hand, a gaming machine must be designed in accordance with a predetermined rule and within a predetermined constraint. In recent years, for the purpose of reducing gambling, the probability of becoming a high-probability gaming state after a big hit game is correspondingly low. It is also assumed that a rule is imposed that it should be below a specified probability (for example, 65%).

  According to the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, a jackpot game is performed regardless of the type of jackpot when a jackpot occurs in a non-electric support game state, similar to the manner of developing the production mode in a 100% probability variation ST machine. Later, in the standard ST mode, the production can be developed, and if a big hit occurs based on the game ball entering the second starting port during the standard ST mode, regardless of the type of the big jackpot, The reference ST mode is continued. In other words, the player actually feels as if he is playing a game with a 100% probability variation ST machine, even though the probability of a high probability gaming state after the jackpot game is 65%. Can be given. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun (the fun of production) like a 100% probability variation ST machine while keeping the rules as described above.

In addition, the effect control unit 403 enters a game ball at the first start port 105 (or the second start port 106) in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state). If the special figure determination information acquired by this is winning the jackpot and the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game (that is, if the jackpot is a promising jackpot), after the jackpot game The super ST mode different from the standard ST mode can be set as the target effect mode (see FIG. 13; case A1).
Then, when the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode, the special figure determination information acquired when the game ball enters the second start port 106 (or the first start port 105) is a big hit. If the jackpot game is executed with winning, regardless of whether the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state or the high probability electric support game state after the jackpot game is executed (that is, the jackpot is usually a jackpot and The super ST mode can be continuously set as the target effect mode (refer to FIG. 13; cases C1 and C2).

  When the player enters the super ST mode through the jackpot game from the non-electric support game state or the standard ST mode, the super ST mode is determined to be a high-probability gaming state. It can be said that this is a delightful mode. By providing such a super ST mode separately from the reference ST mode, a great pleasure can be given to the player when the super ST mode is set, and the interest of the game is improved.

  On the other hand, in the 100% probability variation ST machine, when a big hit occurs during the ST mode that suggests a high probability gaming state, the same ST mode continues after the big hit. Then, when a jackpot occurs during the super ST mode, even if the low probability gaming state is reached after the jackpot game due to the jackpot, the game machine 100 is set to a 100% probability variation ST machine if the super ST mode is continuously set. It serves the purpose of making it look like.

  In addition, when a jackpot occurs during the super ST mode but the target effect mode is switched to the standard ST mode after the jackpot game, the mode and the gaming state are downgraded due to the jackpot (transition to a state unfavorable to the player). There is a risk that the player may have such a feeling (as a result, the interest of the game felt by the player may be reduced). When a big hit occurs in the super ST mode, even if a low probability gaming state is reached after the big hit game due to the jackpot, by continuously setting the super ST mode, the possibility of the player having such a sense is suppressed. The

  In addition, the effect control unit 403 enters a game ball at the first start port 105 (or the second start port 106) in the non-electric support game state (that is, when the game is not controlled in the specific game state). If the special figure determination information acquired by this is winning the jackpot and the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state after the jackpot game (that is, if the jackpot is usually a jackpot), after the jackpot game The super ST mode is not set as the target effect mode (see FIG. 13; Case A2).

  Thus, the super ST mode (and the mode effect in the super ST mode when the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination executed in the non-electric support game state and the super ST mode is set after the jackpot game is set. ) Indicates that the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 after the jackpot game is a high probability electric support game state.

  In addition, of the normal jackpot and the probable jackpot that can occur in the non-electric support game state, the super ST mode can be set after the jackpot game only when the probable jackpot occurs, so the result of the special figure determination in the non-electric support game state When the super ST mode is set after the jackpot game based on the game, the power support is given more than when the standard ST mode is set after the jackpot game based on the result of the special figure determination in the non-power support game state. The next jackpot is likely to occur. In other words, a novel mechanism is introduced in which the probability of jackpot generation during power support is different depending on the type of ST mode after jackpot gaming due to jackpot generated in the non-power support game state.

[Flowchart for setting game state]
With reference to FIG. 18, the flow of operations related to the setting of the gaming state and the variation of the special symbol by the main control unit 401 will be described. Of the operations shown in FIG. 18, 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.

[Control after jackpot game]
Next, changes in the target effect mode and the game state after the jackpot game will be described. Introduce variable HK. HK represents the number of changes in the special symbol calculated from the end of the jackpot game that occurred most recently. Here, it is considered that the jackpot game most recently generated is the jackpot game OAU (see FIG. 13). From the end of the jackpot game OAU, “HK = 0” before the first special symbol variation display is started, and after the i-th special symbol variation display is started, i + 1) “HK = i” (i is an integer) until the first special symbol variation display is started.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating changes in the target effect mode and the game state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1210 with a probable jackpot and the standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game 1210. . Here, it is assumed that after the jackpot game 1210, the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously.

  Then, after the jackpot game 1210, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the high probability electric support game state. After the jackpot game 1210, the first to 50th special figure determination is performed in the high probability electric support game state, and the 51st to 100th special figure determination is performed in the low probability electric support game state. After the jackpot game 1210, when the 100th special figure determination is executed or when the variation display of the 100th special symbol is finished, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 shifts to the low probability non-electric support game state. The low probability non-electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot.

  If attention is paid to the effect mode, after the jackpot game 1210, the target effect mode is set to the reference ST mode. After the jackpot game 1210, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the standard ST mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or the 100th variation. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the standard ST mode until part of the first half of the special symbol variable display period ends, after which the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, and the special symbol variable display after the 101st time is displayed. When performed, the target effect mode is the normal mode. After the 100th special symbol variation display is started and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs a result notification effect. You may do it.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the result notification effect. The result notification effect includes an effect of notifying the player of the number of consecutive jackpots and the total number of winning balls. In the example of FIG. 20, the number of consecutive hits is displayed on the image display unit 104 as information RESULT1, and the total number of winning balls is displayed as information RESULT2.

The jackpot generated by the special figure determination in the non-electric support game state is referred to as the first hit, and after the first hit, the special figure determination in the electric support game state is performed without performing the special figure determination in the non-electric support game state. Therefore, the jackpot that is generated (according to the special figure determination when the standard ST mode or the super ST mode is set) is referred to as a non-first hit.
If there is a non-first win of 1 or more, the number of consecutive hits is the number of non-first wins, plus one, and the total number of balls earned is the first prize winner during the first jackpot game. The total number of game balls entered into 111 (for example, the total number of prize balls paid out based on the total number of balls entered), and the total number of game balls entered into the big prize opening 111 during each non-first win game The number of balls (for example, the total number of winning balls paid out based on the total number of incoming balls) and the number corresponding to the total value (which may be the total value itself) are shown.
If there is no non-first win, the number of consecutive hits is 1, and the total number of winning balls depends on the total number of game balls entering the big prize opening 111 during the first jackpot game. (For example, the total number of winning balls paid out based on the total number of incoming balls).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating changes in the target effect mode and the game state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1220 with a normal jackpot and the standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game 1220. . Here, it is assumed that after the jackpot game 1220, the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously.

  Then, after the jackpot game 1220, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the low probability electric support game state. More specifically, after the jackpot game 1220, the first to 100th special figure determination is performed in the low probability electric support game state, and after the jackpot game 1220, the 100th special figure determination is executed or When the variation display of the 100th special symbol is completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 shifts to the low probability non-electric support game state, and thereafter, the low probability non-electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. .

  If attention is paid to the effect mode, after the jackpot game 1220, the target effect mode is set to the reference ST mode. After the jackpot game 1220, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the standard ST mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or the 100th variation. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the standard ST mode until part of the first half of the special symbol variable display period ends, after which the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, and the special symbol variable display after the 101st time is displayed. When performed, the target effect mode is the normal mode. After the start of the 100th special symbol variation display and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs the above result notification effect. May be performed.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing changes in the target effect mode and the game state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1230 with a probable jackpot and the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game 1230. . Here, it is assumed that after the jackpot game 1230, the result of the special figure determination is “losing” 101 times or more continuously.

  Then, after the jackpot game 1230, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the high probability electric support game state. After the jackpot game 1230, the first to 50th special figure determination is performed in the high probability electric support game state, and the 51st to 100th special figure determination is performed in the low probability electric support game state. After the jackpot game 1230, when the 100th special figure determination is executed or when the variation display of the 100th special symbol ends, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 shifts to the low probability non-electric support game state. The low probability non-electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot.

  If attention is paid to the effect mode, after the jackpot game 1230, the target effect mode is set to the super ST mode. After the jackpot game 1230, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the super ST mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or the 100th The target effect mode is set and maintained in the super ST mode until a part of the first half of the special symbol variable display period ends, after which the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, and the special symbol variable display after the 101st time is displayed. When performed, the target effect mode is the normal mode. After the start of the 100th special symbol variation display and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs the above result notification effect. May be performed.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating changes in the target effect mode and the game state when the jackpot game OAU is a jackpot game 1240 with a normal jackpot and the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game 1240. . Here, it is assumed that after the jackpot game 1240, the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously.

  Then, after the jackpot game 1240, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 is changed to the low probability electric support game state. More specifically, after the jackpot game 1240, the first to 100th special figure determination is performed in the low probability electric support game state, and after the jackpot game 1240, the 100th special figure determination is executed or When the variation display of the 100th special symbol is completed, the gaming state of the gaming machine 100 shifts to the low probability non-electric support game state, and thereafter, the low probability non-electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot occurs. .

  If attention is paid to the effect mode, after the jackpot game 1240, the target effect mode is set to the super ST mode. After the jackpot game 1240, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the super ST mode until the 99th special symbol variation display is completed, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display is completed or the 100th variation. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the super ST mode until a part of the first half of the special symbol variable display period ends, after which the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, and the special symbol variable display after the 101st time is displayed. When performed, the target effect mode is the normal mode. After the start of the 100th special symbol variation display and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs the above result notification effect. May be performed.

  When the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode, the effect control unit 403 may perform an effect of suggesting and notifying the player of the remaining number information 1012 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 10B, the suggestion and notification are realized by using the display on the image display unit 104, but the sound output from the speaker 115 is used together with the sound output from the speaker 115. It may be realized.

  The remaining number information 1012 is the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in the state where the reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode or in the electric support game state (in other words, a special symbol or a decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Remaining number of times), and represents a value (typically, the number of times J itself) corresponding to the number of times of fluctuation HK or the remaining electric support game J.

  Similarly, when the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode, the effect control unit 403 may perform an effect of suggesting and notifying the player of the remaining number information 1022 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 10C, the suggestion and notification are realized by using the display on the image display unit 104, but only using sound output from the speaker 115 or using sound output from the speaker 115 in combination. It may be realized.

  The remaining number information 1022 indicates the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in the state where the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode or in the electric support game state (in other words, a special symbol or a decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner). Remaining number of times), and represents a value (typically, the number of times J itself) corresponding to the number of times of fluctuation HK or the remaining electric support game J.

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

<< First Example >>
A first embodiment will be described. In case A1 or B1 in FIG. 13, the target effect mode may always be set to the reference ST mode after the jackpot game OAU ends.

<< Second Example >>
A second embodiment will be described. Special figure determination information JJ (information JJ2 based on the game ball entering the second start port 106 is assumed by the special figure determination executed when the super ST mode is set as the target effect mode. When the information JJ1 based on the game ball entering the first start opening 105 may be a normal jackpot, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode as a reference ST after the jackpot game OAU by the normal jackpot ends. It may be possible to set the mode.

  That is, for example, in case C2, the effect control unit 403 may set the reference ST mode with a probability of 100% as the target effect mode after the end of the jackpot game OAU with the normal jackpot.

  Or, for example, in case C2, the effect control unit 403 sets the target effect mode to the standard ST mode with a probability of 50% after the jackpot game OAU with the normal jackpot ends, and enters the super ST mode with the remaining 50% probability. May be set. At this time, it may be combined with the method shown in FIG. That is, for example, the effect control unit 403 responds to the reception of the change stop command for the special figure determination information JJ in the case C2, and performs the non-specific double eye effect with a probability of 50% and the specific zoom with a probability of 50%. Perform eye production. And, unlike the case shown in FIG. 17 (b), in case C2, when the jackpot game OAU is performed through the non-specific doublet effect, the standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU. When the jackpot game OAU is performed through a specific doublet effect, the super ST mode may be set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game OAU.

<< Third Example >>
A third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b). As reference ST mode, it may be previously provided first to _{m A} reference ST modes different from each other _{(m A} is an integer of 2 or more). Different modes produce the first to m _A reference ST mode is executed. That is, when i and j are natural numbers different from each other, the contents of the mode effect executed when the i-th reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode (mode effect corresponding to the i-th reference ST mode). The content) is different from the content of the mode effect (the content of the mode effect corresponding to the jth reference ST mode) that is executed when the jth standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode. To do.

And, when the standard ST mode is set as the target effect mode after the jackpot game, the target effect mode is changed step by step between the first to mth _MA reference ST modes according to the number of special symbol changes after the jackpot game. You may make it go.

A more specific example is shown in FIG. FIG. 24B is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the target effect mode when the target effect mode is set to the reference ST mode after the jackpot game 1410 as the jackpot game OAU that has occurred most recently. Here, it is assumed that m _A = 3 and that the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously after the jackpot game 1410.

In the example of FIG. 24 (b), after the jackpot game 1410, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the first reference ST mode until the HK _REF first special symbol variation display ends, and (HK _REF1 +1) th The target effect mode is set and maintained in the second reference ST mode after the start of the special symbol variation display until the second special symbol variation display of the HK _REF ends, and the (HK _REF2 +1) th special symbol variation display is performed. After the start, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the third standard ST mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and further, until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or the 100th special symbol variation display. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the third reference ST mode until a part of the first half of the variable display period ends, and then the target effect mode is set to the normal mode. Switches to de-target performance mode is the normal mode when the change of the special symbol display of 101 onward is performed. After the start of the 100th special symbol variation display and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs the above result notification effect. May be performed.

HK _REF1 and HK _REF2 have predetermined integer values that satisfy “0 <HK _REF1 <HK _REF2 <99”.

  Note that the remaining number of times information 1012 (see FIG. 10B) displayed on the image display unit 104 when the i-th reference ST mode is set as the target effect mode has the i-th reference ST mode as the target effect mode. It may represent the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in the set state (in other words, the remaining number of times that the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed), the fluctuation number HK or the electric support game remaining A value corresponding to the number of times J is represented.

<< 4th Example >>
A fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 (a) and 25 (b). As ultra-ST modes, it may be previously provided first to _{m B} ultra ST modes different from each other _{(m B} is an integer of 2 or more). Different modes produce the first to m _B ultra ST mode is executed. That is, when i and j are natural numbers different from each other, the contents of the mode effect executed when the i-th super ST mode is set as the target effect mode (the mode effect corresponding to the i-th super ST mode). The content) is different from the content of the mode effect (the content of the mode effect corresponding to the jth super ST mode) that is executed when the jth super ST mode is set as the target effect mode. To do.

When the after jackpot gaming ultra ST mode is set as a target director mode, depending on the number of times of the change in the special symbol after the jackpot gaming, stepwise changed target presentation mode between first to m _B ultra ST mode You may make it go.

A more specific example is shown in FIG. FIG. 25B is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in the target effect mode when the target effect mode is set to the super ST mode after the jackpot game 1420 as the jackpot game OAU that occurred most recently. Here, it is assumed that m _B = 3, and after the jackpot game 1420, the result of the special figure determination is lost 101 times or more continuously.

In the example of FIG. 25 (b), after the jackpot game 1420, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the first super ST mode until the HK _REF first special symbol variation display ends, and (HK _REF1 +1) th The target effect mode is set and maintained in the second super ST mode until the HK _REF second special symbol variation display is finished after the special symbol variation display is started, and the (HK _REF2 +1) th special symbol variation display is performed. After the start, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the third super ST mode until the 99th special symbol variation display ends, and until the 100th special symbol variation display ends or the 100th special symbol variation display. The target effect mode is set and maintained in the third super ST mode until a part of the first half of the variable display period ends, and then the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode. Instead, the target performance mode is the normal mode when the change of the special symbol display of 101 onward is performed. After the start of the 100th special symbol variation display and before the 100th special symbol variation display is finished and before the target effect mode is switched to the normal mode, the effect control unit 403 performs the above result notification effect. May be performed.

As described above, HK _REF1 and HK _REF2 have a predetermined integer value that satisfies “0 <HK _REF1 <HK _REF2 <99”.

  Note that the remaining number information 1022 (see FIG. 10C) displayed on the image display unit 104 when the i-th super ST mode is set as the target effect mode is the i-th super ST mode as the target effect mode. It may represent the remaining number of times that the special figure determination is performed in the set state (in other words, the remaining number of times that the special symbol or the decorative symbol is displayed), the fluctuation number HK or the electric support game remaining A value corresponding to the number of times J is represented.

<< 5th Example >>
A fifth embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment described above, in the case A1 or B1 in FIG. 13, it is basically determined by lottery on the side of the effect control unit 403 whether the target effect mode is set to the standard ST mode or the super ST mode after the big hit game. doing. However, the determination may be made based on the result of the special symbol determination and / or the special symbol fluctuation pattern determination for the special symbol determination information JJ. That is, in case A1 or B1, the effect control unit 403 determines whether the target effect mode is set to the reference ST mode or the super ST mode after the jackpot game, and / or the special symbol determination for the special symbol determination information JJ. You may make it determine based on the result of special figure fluctuation pattern determination.

<< Sixth Example >>
A sixth embodiment will be described. After the jackpot game is executed based on the game ball entering the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, the next jackpot game is performed without shifting to a state in which the special figure determination is performed in the non-electric support game state. After the execution of the jackpot game based on the entrance of the game ball into the first start port 105 or the second start port 106, such that the probability of being hit (probability of continuation of the jackpot) becomes a predetermined value (for example, 80%) Low probability so that the probability (probability rush rate or probability change continuation rate) of reaching the high probability electric support game state without shifting to the state where special figure determination is performed in the electric support game state becomes a predetermined value (for example, 80%). The jackpot winning probability in the gaming state and the high probability gaming state, the special symbol determination table TZt, and the number of times X and J set in steps S128 and S129 of FIG. 18 may be determined.

<< Seventh Embodiment >>
A seventh embodiment will be described. In the basic embodiment described above, the electric support game state is always set after the jackpot game, but the game machine 100 is modified so that the game state of the gaming machine 100 may become the non-electric support game state after the jackpot game. Also good.

<< Eighth Example >>
An eighth embodiment will be described. In the above-described basic embodiment, the high probability game remaining number X and the electric support game remaining number J are respectively determined by the game state setting process associated with the jackpot game by the probability variation jackpot, that is, by the game state setting process in step S128 of FIG. “50” and “100” are set, but the following may be performed in step S128.

  That is, for example, the first setting method of setting “10000” for both the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J in step S128 may be employed. When the first setting method is adopted, after the jackpot game with a probable jackpot, the high probability electric support game state continues until the number of times the special symbol changes reaches 10,000 times. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability electric support game state is maintained until the next jackpot.

  Referring to FIG. 26 (a), when the target effect mode is set to the standard ST mode after a jackpot game with a promiscuous jackpot in the first setting method, after the jackpot game, 1 to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. When performed, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the standard ST mode. In addition, the target effect mode may be set and maintained in the reference ST mode even when the special symbol is displayed in the 101st and subsequent times. Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the first predetermined effect mode different from the standard ST mode and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the mode effect by the first predetermined effect mode is performed. You may do it. This first predetermined effect mode may be the same as or different from the super ST mode.

  Referring to FIG. 26 (b), when the target effect mode is set to the super ST mode after a jackpot game with a promiscuous jackpot in the first setting method, after the jackpot game, 1 to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. When performed, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the super ST mode. In addition, the target effect mode may be set and maintained in the super ST mode even when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed. Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the second predetermined effect mode different from the super ST mode, the reference ST mode, and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the second predetermined effect mode is used. A mode effect may be performed. The second predetermined effect mode may be the same as or different from the first predetermined effect mode.

  Alternatively, for example, a second setting method of setting “10000” and “100” to the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support game remaining count J in step S128 may be employed. When the second setting method is adopted, the game is controlled in the high probability electric support game state until the 100th special figure determination is performed including the 100th special figure determination after the jackpot game by the probability variation jackpot, The game is controlled in the high probability non-electric support game state until the 10,000th special determination is performed including the 10,000th special figure determination, and thereafter the game is controlled in the low probability non-electric support game state. For this reason, it can be said that the high-probability gaming state is substantially maintained until the next jackpot, considering the jackpot winning probability.

  Referring to FIG. 27A, when the target effect mode is set to the standard ST mode after a jackpot game with a probable jackpot in the second setting method, after the jackpot game, the first to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. When performed, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the standard ST mode. In addition, when the variable display of the special symbol after the 101st time is performed, the target effect mode may be set and maintained in the normal mode (in this case, the normal mode is a low probability non-electric support game state and A player who is commonly used in a high probability non-electric support game state and that the current game state is a non-electric support game state (either a low probability non-electric support game state or a high probability non-electric support game state) It will function as a production mode that suggests). Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the third predetermined effect mode different from the super ST mode, the standard ST mode and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the third predetermined effect mode is used. A mode effect may be performed. The third predetermined effect mode is, for example, an effect mode (latent mode) that is used in the high probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability non-electric support game state. .

  Referring to FIG. 27 (b), when the target effect mode is set to the super ST mode after the jackpot game with a promiscuous jackpot in the second setting method, after the jackpot game, 1 to 100th special symbol variation display is performed. When performed, the target effect mode is set and maintained in the super ST mode. In addition, when the variable display of the special symbol after the 101st time is performed, the target effect mode may be set and maintained in the normal mode (in this case, the normal mode is a low probability non-electric support game state and A player who is commonly used in a high probability non-electric support game state and that the current game state is a non-electric support game state (either a low probability non-electric support game state or a high probability non-electric support game state) It will function as a production mode that suggests). Alternatively, when the special symbol variation display after the 101st time is performed, the fourth predetermined effect mode different from the super ST mode, the standard ST mode and the normal mode is set as the target effect mode, and the fourth predetermined effect mode is used. A mode effect may be performed. The fourth predetermined effect mode is, for example, an effect mode (latent mode) that is used in the high probability non-electric support game state and suggests to the player that the current game state is the high probability non-electric support game state. The third predetermined production mode may be the same or different.

  In the game state setting process of step S128 of FIG. 18, the values set for the high probability remaining game count X and the electric support remaining game count J are not limited to those described above, but can be arbitrarily modified (however, in step S128) , X and J are each assigned an integer value of 1 or more). Similarly, in the game state setting process in step S129 of FIG. 18, the value set in the electric support game remaining number J is not limited to the above-described value, but can be arbitrarily modified (however, in step S129, X is Zero is substituted, and an integer value of 1 or greater is substituted for J).

<< 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 execute a special game advantageous to a player by entering a game ball into the first start port or the second start port. And a game state control means capable of controlling the game in a specific game state (eg, electric support game state) in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port after the special game is executed, and a predetermined effect The game execution state control means includes a first specific game state (e.g., determined by the determination means that the special game is performed with a first probability as the specific game state). When the game is controlled in the low probability electric support game state), and the second specific game state (eg, high probability electric game) determined by the determination means to perform the special game with a second probability higher than the first probability. When the game is controlled in the support game state). The execution executing means can set a predetermined effect mode and can execute a mode effect according to the set effect mode, and when the game is not controlled in the specific game state, When the special game is executed by entering a game ball into the starting port, whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state after the special game is executed It is possible to set the first production mode (eg, reference ST mode) (eg, see cases A1 and A2 in FIG. 13), and when the first production mode is set, a game ball is placed at the second start port. When the special game is executed by entering the ball, the first effect mode is performed regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state after the special game is executed. It can be set to continue (see Example: Case B1 and B2 in FIG. 13) that is characterized.

In the gaming machine W _1, although the probability of a second specific game state after the bonus game is less than 100%, though, in the special game after always second specific game state to become the gaming machine (100% probability variation ST machines) The player can feel as if he is playing a game. As a result, it is possible to provide the fun (the fun in terms of production) like a 100% probability variation ST machine while adhering to the rules regarding gaming machines. In addition, in the gaming machine W _1, setting of performance mode entangled in a game state control is one novel is not until now. Needless to say, it is important to introduce new effects and methods in order to have the gaming machine enjoy the game while suppressing the tiredness of the game.

Specifically, for example, in the gaming machine W _1, the presentation execution section, in when the the game at a particular game state uncontrolled, is the special game by game ball to the first start hole is ball entrance When the game is controlled in the second specific game state after being executed and the special game is executed, a second effect mode (eg, super ST mode) different from the first effect mode can be set ( Example: Refer to case A1 in FIG. 13), when the second game mode is set and the special game is executed by the game ball entering the second starting port, the special game It is preferable that the second effect mode can be continuously set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state after the game is executed (example: case C1 in FIG. 13). And C2 reference).

  When the special game is executed based on the game ball entering the first starting port when the game is not controlled in the specific game state, and the game is controlled in the second specific game state after the special game, the second effect On the other hand, since the mode can be set, and in the second specific gaming state, there is a higher probability that it will be determined that a special game will be performed than in the first specific gaming state, the second effect mode is more for the player than the first effect mode. It can be said that it is a happy production mode. By providing such a second effect mode separately from the first effect mode, a great pleasure can be given to the player when the second effect mode is set, and the interest of the game is improved.

Further, in a general 100% probability variation ST machine, when it is determined that a special game is to be performed during a specific performance mode that suggests that the player is in the second specific game state, the same specific performance is also performed after the special game. The mode continues. Then, if it is determined to perform the special game in the second effect mode, even a first specific game state after special game, it is better to continue setting the second effect mode, the gaming machine W ₁ It is easy to feel like a 100% probability variation ST machine.

  In addition, when it is determined that a special game is to be performed during the second performance mode, but the first game mode is switched to after the special game, the performance mode and the game state are downgraded at the special game (a disadvantageous state for the player). There is a possibility that the player may have a feeling that a transition to the state has occurred (as a result, the interest of the game felt by the player may be reduced). If it is determined that a special game is to be performed during the second effect mode, even if the first specific game state is entered after the special game, the player can have such a feeling by continuously setting the second effect mode. The risk of being held is suppressed.

Further, for example, in the gaming machine W _1, the presentation execution section, wherein at the time the uncontrolled game at a particular game state, said and special game is executed by the game ball to the first start hole is ball entrance When the game is controlled in the first specific game state after the special game is executed, the second effect mode should not be set (for example, see case A2 in FIG. 13).

Determination means and the game state control means in the gaming machine W ₁ is the gaming machine 100 is realized by the main control unit 401, for example. Demonstration execution means in the gaming machine W ₁ is the gaming machine 100 is realized by the performance control unit 403 for example, or be realized by the performance control unit 403 and the effect achieved elements (presentation means).

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

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

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The embodiment of the present invention can be appropriately modified in various ways within the scope of the technical idea shown in the claims. The above embodiment is merely an example of the embodiment of the present invention, and the meaning of the term of the present invention or each constituent element is not limited to that described in the above embodiment. The specific numerical values shown in the above description are merely examples, and as a matter of course, they can be changed to various numerical values.

  The gaming machine 100 described above belongs to a so-called number-of-turns probability change machine or a loop machine in which a high-probability gaming state is completely or substantially maintained until a next jackpot is won when a particular jackpot is won. (See the eighth embodiment), the gaming machine 100 is a type of gaming machine other than those (for example, a gaming machine classified as a VST machine or a V-loop machine, or a gaming machine classified as an old type two-type mixing machine). It may be configured as.

  Further, the present invention may be applied to other gaming machines such as slot machines that are not classified as pachinko gaming machines. In a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball is used as a game medium, while in a slot machine, a coin is used as a game medium.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 105 1st starting port 106 2nd starting port 111 Extra prize winning port 401 Main control part (determination means, game state control means)
403 Production control unit (production execution means)

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Determination means for performing special figure determination including determination of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on a game ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
The game can be controlled in a specific normal game state or in a specific game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port than in the normal game state, and after the special game is executed in the specific game state A game state control means capable of controlling the game;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state determined by the determination unit to perform the special game with a first probability, and a special probability with a second probability higher than the first probability by the determination unit. A second specific gaming state determined to play a game,
When it is determined in the special figure determination that the special game is to be performed, the gaming state control means, based on a result of the special figure determination, after the execution of the special game, the first specific gaming state or the second The game can be controlled in a specific game state,
The effect execution means can set a predetermined effect mode and can execute a mode effect according to the set effect mode,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port when the game is not controlled in the specific game state, the special game is executed. The special figure for a predetermined number of times after the first specific effect mode is set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state based on the result of the special figure determination. After the determination, the second specific production mode can be set,
When the first specific effect mode is set, if the special game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the second start port, the special game is executed. The first specific effect mode is continuously set for the predetermined number of times regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state based on the result of the special figure determination . The second specific effect mode can be set through the special figure determination,
The gaming machine, wherein the second specific effect mode can be set when a game is controlled in the specific game state . Determination means for performing special figure determination including determination of whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player based on a game ball entering the first start port or the second start port;
The game can be controlled in a specific normal game state or in a specific game state in which a game ball can easily enter the second starting port than in the normal game state, and after the special game is executed in the specific game state A game state control means capable of controlling the game;
Production execution means capable of executing a predetermined production,
The specific gaming state includes a first specific gaming state determined by the determination unit to perform the special game with a first probability, and a special probability with a second probability higher than the first probability by the determination unit. A second specific gaming state determined to play a game,
When it is determined in the special figure determination that the special game is to be performed, the gaming state control means, based on a result of the special figure determination, executes the first specific gaming state or the second The game can be controlled in a specific game state,
The effect execution means can set a predetermined effect mode and can execute a mode effect according to the set effect mode,
When the special game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port when the game is not controlled in the specific game state, the special game is executed. The first effect mode can be set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state based on the result of the special figure determination.
When the first game mode is set, if the special game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the second start port, the special game is executed. The first effect mode can be continuously set regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state based on the result of the special figure determination.
When the game is not controlled in the specific game state, the special game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the first starting port, and the special game is executed. When the game is controlled in the second specific gaming state based on the result of the special figure determination later, it is possible to set a second effect mode different from the first effect mode,
When the second game mode is set and the special game is executed based on the result of the special figure determination based on the game ball entering the second start port, the special game is executed. After that, the second effect mode can be set continuously regardless of whether the game is controlled in the first specific game state or the second specific game state based on the result of the special figure determination. Gaming machine.

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