JP6374930B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of determining whether or not to play a special game advantageous to a player and performing a special game based on the determination result.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins a start opening provided in a game area, a jackpot determination as to whether or not to win is made, and a jackpot determination result is shown after changing a predetermined symbol (for example, three rows of numbers). There is a gaming machine that is stopped in this manner (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). When such a gaming machine is determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination, the jackpot game (special game) is performed after the symbol is stopped to indicate that it is a big hit. The jackpot game is performed by opening a big prize opening provided in the game area in a predetermined release mode. A player can obtain a large number of prize balls by winning a game ball in an open big prize opening.

  Some of these gaming machines have a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the jackpot game (for example, a high-probability gaming state in which the probability that the jackpot determination is determined to be a jackpot is increased). Further, some of these gaming machines, for example, perform a predetermined effect while changing the design and suggest a high possibility that a jackpot game will be performed by this effect.

JP 2014-166535 A

  In the prior art, there are few opportunities to give the player a sense of expectation that “may be an advantageous specific gaming state”, and the player may be bored with the game.

  The present invention provides a gaming machine that can increase the interest of a game by increasing opportunities to increase the player's expectation of a specific gaming state in order to eliminate the problems caused by the prior art. Objective.

  In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is used to determine whether or not a special game advantageous to the player is performed when the game ball passes through a predetermined starting area. A predetermined start condition is established among the determination means stored in the storage means, the storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the determination information stored in the storage means Determination means for determining whether or not to play the special game based on the determined determination information, determination means for determining a variation pattern for indicating the determination result based on the determination result of the determination means, and the determination An effect execution means for performing a predetermined effect in accordance with the variation pattern determined by the means, and a game state control hand that can make a specific game state advantageous to the player after the special game is performed. And the determining means determines the specific variation pattern for performing the special effect suggesting that the special game may be performed, and determines the non-specific variation pattern for not performing the special effect. In some cases, when the non-specific variation pattern is determined, a special variation pattern designating a certain performance time may be determined regardless of the number of pieces of determination information stored in the storage unit. The execution means, in response to the determination of the specific variation pattern, indicates that the special game is performed and that the specific game state may be entered after the special game is performed. There is a case where the first effect that develops to the specific special effect is performed after performing the roaring effect that suggests that the effect develops to the effect, and the non-specific variation pattern is determined. In response to this, there is a case where a second effect that does not develop into the specific special effect is performed after the roaring effect is performed, and the first variation is determined when the special variation pattern is determined among the non-specific variation patterns. It is characterized by performing two effects.

  Further, in the above invention, the non-specific variation pattern includes the special variation pattern and a normal variation pattern that designates an effect time that varies depending on the number of determination information stored in the storage unit, and the effect execution unit includes: In the non-specific variation pattern, the probability that the second effect is performed is lower when the normal variation pattern is determined than when the special variation pattern is determined.

  According to the present invention, there is an effect that it is possible to increase the interest of the game by increasing the chances of increasing the player's expectation for the specific game state.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the basic configuration of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern, and the variation effect pattern in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the normal lose effect pattern. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the lose reach effect pattern. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a fluctuating effect based on a frustration effect pattern. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the special hit effect pattern. FIG. 10A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of main control unit processing. FIG. 10B is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of the main control unit process. FIG. 10C is a flowchart (part 3) illustrating an example of the main control unit process. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of processing contents of the jackpot determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the processing content of variation pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation effect control process. FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of processing content of a variation effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 14-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the processing content of the changing effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a variation effect of a normal lose effect effect pattern. FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the variation effect of the normal lose effect pattern. FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a fluctuating effect of a frustration effect pattern. FIG. 16-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern. FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of an example of a fluctuating effect of a fuzzy effect pattern. FIG. 17-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 4) of an example of the fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a variation effect of a lose reach effect pattern. FIG. 18-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the variation effect of the lose reach effect pattern. FIG. 18C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of the variation effect of the lose reach effect pattern. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect of the jackpot reach effect pattern. FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a variation effect of a special hit effect pattern. FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the variation effect of the special hit effect pattern. FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of an example of the variation effect of the special hit effect pattern. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) showing a modified example of the processing content of the variation effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram (No. 2) showing a modified example of the processing content of the variation effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a case in which a roaring effect is continuously performed in a plurality of variable games based on a prior determination result. FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating another example of a probability variation reach production effect. FIG. 24-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating another example of the probability variation reach production. FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating another example of the probability variation reach production effect. FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating another example of the latent transition effect. FIG. 26-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of another example of the latent transition effect. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating another example of the latent transition effect.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to a swing type gaming machine (so-called “slot machine”). Further, specific numerical values and the like shown in the following embodiments are merely examples, and do not limit the contents of the present invention.

(Basic configuration of gaming machine of this embodiment)
First, the basic configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the basic configuration of the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a gaming board 101. Below the game board 101, a launching unit (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) for launching a game ball is provided. The game ball launched by the launching unit rises along the rail 102 and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls (flows down) in the game area 103. Note that the trajectory of the game ball falling in the game area 103 is difficult to predict for the player by a not-illustrated nail or windmill provided in the game area 103.

  An image display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display) 104 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 101. The image display unit 104 displays effect symbols (sometimes referred to as “decorative symbols”), background images, effect images corresponding to various effects (for example, reach effects), and the like.

  In the game board 101, a first start port 105 is provided below the image display unit 104, and a second start port 106 is provided to the right of the first start port 105. The first start port 105 is provided in a region where a game ball launched by so-called “left strike” (that is, a game ball launched with a firing strength less than a predetermined value) falls. The second starting port 106 is provided in a region where a game ball launched by so-called “right-handed” (that is, a game ball launched with a firing strength of a predetermined value or more) falls.

  Therefore, the player can aim to win the first starting port 105 or aim to win the second starting port 106 by adjusting the firing strength of the game ball. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three balls) of prize balls every time a game ball wins the first start opening 105 or the second start opening 106.

  The second starting port 106 is provided with an ordinary electric accessory (so-called “electric tulip”) 107 that can be opened and closed. When the ordinary electric accessory 107 is opened, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second start port 106, and when the ordinary electric accessory 107 is closed, the game ball is difficult to win the second start port 106. Become. The ordinary electric accessory 107 is normally closed and is opened for a predetermined period based on the determination result of the normal symbol determination. The gaming machine 100 performs the normal symbol determination based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 108 provided on the right side of the image display unit 104.

  In the game board 101, a large winning opening (so-called “attacker”) 109 that can be opened and closed is provided to the right of the first start opening 105. Similarly to the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109 is also provided in a region where a game ball launched by right-handed hits. When the grand prize opening 109 is opened, the game ball can be awarded to the grand prize opening 109, and when the big prize opening 109 is closed, the game ball cannot be awarded to the grand prize opening 109 (or difficult to win). It becomes. The special winning opening 109 is normally closed and is opened only for a predetermined period based on the determination result of the jackpot determination (the jackpot determination result). The gaming machine 100 performs the jackpot determination based on the winning of the game ball at the first start port 105 or the second start port 106. In addition, the gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of winning balls every time a gaming ball wins the big winning opening 109.

  In the game board 101, a normal winning opening 110 is provided on the left side of the first start opening 105. The gaming machine 100 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three balls) of winning balls every time a gaming ball wins the normal winning opening 110. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, and the normal winning port 110. Yes.

  An information display unit 112 is provided at the lower left position of the game board 101. Although details will be described later, the information display unit 112 is a special symbol display unit (see reference numerals 112a and 112b in FIG. 2) for displaying a special symbol for indicating a jackpot determination result, and a normal symbol for indicating a normal symbol determination result. A normal symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112c in FIG. 2) for displaying a symbol, a reservation number display part (see reference numeral 112d in FIG. 2, etc.) for indicating a so-called “hold number”, and the like are included.

  In FIG. 1, a frame member 113 is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the game area 103. The frame member 113 has a shape that surrounds the periphery of the game area 103 on the four sides on the top, bottom, left, and right of the game board 101 and protrudes toward the player. The frame member 113 incorporates a speaker 114 that outputs effect sounds (for example, BGM and sound effects) corresponding to various effects, an effect light unit 115 that lights in a lighting manner corresponding to the various effects, and the like.

  An operation handle 116 is provided at the lower right position of the frame member 113. The operation handle 116 is provided so as to protrude to the player side, and is used for a game ball launching operation. Specifically, the operation handle 116 includes a firing instruction member 117. The firing instruction member 117 is provided on the outer periphery of the operation handle 116 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player.

  The launcher launches a game ball with a launch intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch instruction member 117 relative to the operation handle 116. In addition, the operation handle 116 is provided with a sensor that detects that the player directly operates the firing instruction member 117. The launching unit launches a game ball when it is detected by this sensor that the firing instruction member 117 is directly operated by the player.

  In FIG. 1, various operation means that can be operated by the player, such as an effect button 118, a cross key 119, and an operation lever 120, are provided at predetermined positions of the frame member 113. In FIG. 1, a hitting ball supply tray (not shown) in which a game ball is accommodated is provided in the lower portion of the frame member 113. The hitting ball supply tray has a shape inclined toward the launching unit, and sequentially sends out the stored game balls to the launching unit.

  In addition, a movable accessory 130 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 101. The movable accessory 130 is an accessory (a so-called “object”) that is driven during a predetermined performance. For example, the movable accessory 130 is normally positioned above the image display unit 104 as shown in FIG. 1, and is advanced from the upper side of the image display unit 104 to the front surface of the image display unit 104 during a predetermined production. Driven. Here, although the movable accessory 130 is provided on the game board 101, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the movable accessory 130 may be provided on the frame member 113.

  Further, the arrangement positions of the first start port 105, the second start port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110, etc. are not limited to the example shown in FIG. For example, the second start port 106 and the grand prize winning port 109 may be provided below the image display unit 104 in the same manner as the first start port 105. These arrangement positions may be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 in consideration of the game characteristics of the gaming machine 100 and the like. In the example shown in FIG. 1, one image display unit 104 is provided. However, the first image display unit (for example, a so-called “main display”) and the second image display unit (for example, a so-called “sub-display”). It is good also as a structure which provides a some image display part like this.

(Outline of game progress in gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, an outline of the game progress in the gaming machine 100 will be described. The gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination based on the fact that the game ball launched into the gaming area 103 has won the first starting port 105 and the second starting port 106. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the jackpot determination determines any one of a probable big hit, a normal big hit, a latent big hit, a small hit, or a loss.

  When the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination, the special symbol is changed in the special symbol display unit of the information display unit 112. In addition, the gaming machine 100 changes the effect symbol in the image display unit 104 in synchronization with the change of the special symbol. In the gaming machine 100, the production symbols are composed of, for example, three columns of symbols of a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, and each of these symbols is from “1” to “9” when stopped. Represents one of the numbers. In addition, each of these symbols is displayed so as to represent each number sequentially from a younger number to a larger number (for example, scroll display from the upper side to the lower side of the display screen).

  The gaming machine 100 stops the game so as to show the jackpot determination result after changing the special symbol with a predetermined fluctuation time. For example, if the jackpot determination result is a probabilistic jackpot, the special symbol is stopped to represent a predetermined probable jackpot symbol, and if it is a normal jackpot, the special symbol is stopped to represent a predetermined normal jackpot symbol .

  Also, if the jackpot determination result is a latent big hit, the special symbol is stopped to represent a predetermined latent big hit symbol, and if it is a small hit, a special symbol is drawn to represent a predetermined small hit symbol. Stop. If the big hit determination result is a loss, the special symbol is stopped so as to represent a predetermined loss symbol. Here, the probability variation jackpot symbol, the normal jackpot symbol, the latent probability jackpot symbol, the small hit symbol, and the lost symbol are different from each other.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 stops the effect symbol in the image display unit 104 in synchronization with the stop of the special symbol. For example, when the jackpot determination result is a probability variation jackpot, the effect design is stopped so that a predetermined probability variation jackpot is reached. The probable large hitting eye can be, for example, a flat eye with a predetermined probable variation pattern (for example, odd numbers such as “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”). Note that the probability variation symbol can be arbitrarily determined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100, and may be, for example, only “7”.

  Also, for example, when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot, the effect design is stopped so that a predetermined normal jackpot is reached. The normal big hit can be, for example, a doublet by a predetermined non-probable variable design (for example, even numbers such as “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) different from the probabilistic design.

  Further, for example, when the big hit determination result is a loss, the effect design is stopped so that a predetermined loss is obtained. The losing eyes are different from the probability variation big hits and the normal big hits mentioned above, and can be, for example, loose eyes and reach lose eyes. Here, the disparity can be a combination (for example, “5 · 1 · 6”) in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the effect symbol represent different numbers. For example, the break-off is stopped when the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach effect is not performed.

  Here, the reach loser is a combination in which the left symbol, middle symbol and right symbol of the production symbol represent the same number, and the middle symbol is a number different from this number and represents a number other than “7” (for example, “6 · 5 · 6”). The reach lose eye is stopped, for example, when the jackpot determination result is a loss and a reach effect is performed.

  In the following, when “n1, n2, n3” (where n1, n2, and n3 are any number from “1” to “9”) as described above, It is assumed that the left symbol represents “n1”, the middle symbol of the effect symbol represents “n2”, and the right symbol of the effect symbol represents “n3”.

  Further, for example, when the big hit determination result is a latent big hit or a small hit, the effect design is stopped so that a predetermined special hit is obtained. The special hits are different from the aforementioned probable big hits and normal big hits, and can be, for example, the same or similar to the lost eyes (separate eyes or reach lose eyes).

  Specifically, for example, the special hit mark is a combination in which the left symbol and the right symbol of the production symbol represent the same number other than “7” and the middle symbol represents “7” (in this case, the reach lose eye and It will be a similar outcome). In addition, the special hit mark may be a specific combination among the combinations in which the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol of the effect symbol represent different numbers (in this case, the combination is the same as or similar to the broken eye).

  As will be described in detail later, when the special hit is stopped, a potentially large hit game may be performed. Although the potential jackpot game is a kind of jackpot game, the jackpot 109 is only opened for a very short period of time, so it is a jackpot game where it is difficult for the player to get a real sense that a jackpot game is being played. . For this reason, if the special hit is a characteristic outcome (probably not a losing eye), such as a probable big hit or a normal big hit, Regardless, a situation occurs in which the player cannot obtain a real feeling that “a jackpot game is being played” thereafter. In such a case, the player feels uncomfortable, and there is a risk that the player may enter into the game from this discomfort. By making the special hit the same or similar to the losing eye, it is possible to prevent the player from giving such a sense of incongruity.

  Further, in the gaming machine 100, even if the big hit determination result is a latent big hit or a small hit, the effect symbol is stopped at a special hit. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to determine whether the big hit determination result is a latent big hit or a small hit from the effect symbols stopped at the special hit.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 may stop (temporarily stop) the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol one by one when stopping the production symbol, for example, the left symbol and the right symbol are substantially simultaneously stopped. After the stop (temporary stop), the middle symbol may be stopped, or the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol may be stopped substantially simultaneously. Further, the gaming machine 100 may determine how to stop the effect symbol by an effect or the like performed until the effect symbol is stopped (for example, when performing a reach effect until the effect symbol is stopped). For example, do not stop the left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol at almost the same time).

  When the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the gaming machine 100 plays a jackpot game after stopping the special symbol and the production symbol. For example, if the jackpot determination result is a probability variation jackpot, a predetermined probability variation jackpot game is performed, and if it is a normal jackpot, a predetermined regular jackpot game is performed. Further, if the big hit determination result is a latent big hit, a predetermined big hit game is played, and if a big hit is made, a predetermined small hit game is played. Each of the big win games and the small win games will be described later, and these are performed by opening the big winning opening 109 in a predetermined release mode.

  After the jackpot game ends, the gaming machine 100 controls the progress of the game in a specific game state that is advantageous to the player. For example, after the probability variation big hit game, control is performed in the probability variation gaming state. Here, the probability variation gaming state can be a high probability gaming state (a gaming state in which a so-called “probability variation function” is activated) and an auxiliary gaming state (a gaming state in which a so-called “electricity support function” is activated).

  That is, when the gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state, compared to the normal gaming state (low probability gaming state and non-auxiliary gaming state), the probability that the gaming machine 100 determines jackpot in jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as “jackpot probability”). ) And the control so that the game ball can easily win the second starting port 106. For example, the gaming machine 100 returns to the normal gaming state when the symbol variation (variation and stop) of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) after entering the probability variation gaming state, and the next jackpot Control the progress of the game in the normal gaming state until the game.

  In addition, after the big hit game, the progress of the game is controlled in the short-time game state. Here, the short-time gaming state is a low-probability gaming state and an auxiliary gaming state. That is, the gaming machine 100 performs control so that the game ball is more likely to win the second starting port 106 when in the short-time gaming state, although the jackpot probability is not increased as compared with when in the normal gaming state. For example, the gaming machine 100 returns to the normal gaming state when the symbol change of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) after entering the short-time gaming state, and the normal gaming state until the next jackpot game. To control the progress of the game.

  Then, after the game with a large probability, the progress of the game is controlled in the latent game state. Here, the latent game state is a high probability game state and a non-auxiliary game state. That is, when the gaming machine 100 is in the latent game state, the gaming machine 100 is not controlled to make it easier for the game ball to win the second starting port 106 although the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal gaming state. . For example, the gaming machine 100 returns to the normal gaming state when the symbol change of the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) after entering the latent-probable gaming state, and the normal game is played until the next jackpot game. Control the progress of the game in the state.

  It should be noted that after the game with a large probability of winning, there may be a case where the progress of the game is controlled in the latent probability gaming state and a case where the progress of the game is controlled in the probability changing gaming state. For example, if the player is in the normal gaming state before the game, the game is set to the latent game state after the game, and if the player is in a game state other than the normal game state before the game, You may make it be in a probable game state after a big hit game.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 does not change the gaming state even if a small hit game is played, and maintains the gaming state before the small hit game. For example, if the normal gaming state is set before the small hit game, the normal gaming state is maintained after the small hit game.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 100 makes a jackpot determination based on the winning of the game ball at the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the jackpot is changed after the special symbol is fluctuated for a predetermined fluctuation time. A variation game is performed in which the game is stopped at a symbol corresponding to the determination result. Further, in synchronization with this variable game, a variable effect is performed in which the effect symbol is changed and then stopped so as to show the jackpot determination result.

  Moreover, the gaming machine 100 may perform a mode effect for suggesting the gaming state at that time, in addition to the variable effect. For example, when the gaming machine 100 is in the probability variation gaming state, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability variation mode effect of displaying the probability variation mode background image or reproducing the probability variation mode BGM to indicate to the player that it is in the probability variation gaming state. When in the short-time gaming state, a short-time mode effect that displays the short-time mode background image or plays back the short-time mode BGM is performed to indicate to the player that the short-time gaming state is set.

  Further, when the normal gaming state is set, a normal mode effect of displaying the normal mode background image or reproducing the normal mode BGM is performed to indicate to the player that the normal gaming state is set. And, in the latent game state, and in the normal game state, for a predetermined period after the small hit game (for example, until 50 variable games are performed), the latent mode background image is displayed or the latent mode is displayed. A latent mode effect that reproduces BGM is performed to indicate to the player that there is a possibility of being in a latently promising gaming state.

(Internal configuration of gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, the internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 includes a control unit 200. The control unit 200 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of a game in the gaming machine 100, an effect control unit 202 that controls an effect in the gaming machine 100, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls in the gaming machine 100. Part 203.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 211 controls the entire main control unit 201. The ROM 212 stores a program, data, and the like for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100. The RAM 213 is used as a work area for the CPU 211. The main control unit 201 receives signals from various switches (hereinafter abbreviated as “SW”).

  For example, a predetermined detection signal is input to the main control unit 201 from the first start port SW221 and the second start port SW222. The first start port SW 221 is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the first start port 105, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when a win to the first start port 105 is detected. The second start port SW222 is a SW that detects a game ball that has won the second start port 106, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when a win to the second start port 106 is detected. Accordingly, the main control unit 201 can detect winning in the first start port 105 and the second start port 106.

  Further, a predetermined detection signal is input to the main control unit 201 from the gate SW 223, the big prize opening SW 224, and the normal prize opening SW 225. The gate SW 223 is a SW that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, and when a passage through the gate 108 is detected, a detection signal is input to the main control unit 201. The special winning opening SW 224 is a SW that detects a game ball won in the special winning opening 109, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when a winning at the special winning opening 109 is detected. The normal winning opening SW 225 is a SW that detects a game ball won in the normal winning opening 110, and inputs a detection signal to the main control unit 201 when detecting a winning in the normal winning opening 110. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is configured to be able to output control signals to various solenoids such as the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 231 and the special prize opening solenoid 232. The ordinary electric combination solenoid 231 opens and closes the ordinary electric combination 107 in accordance with a control signal input from the main control unit 201. The special winning opening solenoid 232 opens and closes the special winning opening 109 according to the control signal input from the main control unit 201.

  Further, the main control unit 201 is configured to be able to output a control signal to the information display unit 112. The information display unit 112 performs display control of various display units included in the information display unit 112 based on a control signal input from the main control unit 201. The information display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit 112a, a second special symbol display unit 112b, a normal symbol display unit 112c, a reserved number display unit 112d, and the like.

  The 1st special symbol display part 112a displays the 1st special symbol for showing the jackpot determination result performed based on the winning to the 1st starting port 105. FIG. The second special symbol display unit 112b displays a second special symbol for indicating a jackpot determination result made based on winning in the second starting port 106. The normal symbol display unit 112c displays a normal symbol for indicating a normal symbol determination result performed based on the game ball passing through the gate 108.

  The hold number display section 112d displays a so-called “hold number”. When the game ball wins the first starting port 105 or the second starting port 106, the main control unit 201 acquires predetermined random numbers (for example, a winning random number, a design random number, and a variation pattern random number, which will be described later) used for jackpot determination or the like. The determination information representing these random numbers is stored in the RAM 213. The main control unit 201 can store the determination information up to a predetermined upper limit number (so-called “hold”). Specifically, the gaming machine 100 can store up to four pieces of determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 and determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106. To do.

  The number-of-holds display unit 112d receives the number of pieces of determination information acquired and stored by winning the first starting port 105 (hereinafter referred to as “first holding number”) and the winning to the second starting port 106. The number of pieces of determination information acquired and stored (hereinafter referred to as “second hold number”) is displayed.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the gate 108, the main control unit 201 acquires a predetermined random number used for normal symbol determination and stores the normal symbol determination information representing the random number in the RAM 213. The main control unit 201 can store the normal symbol determination information up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four). The number-of-holds display unit 112d also displays the number of normal symbol determination information acquired and stored in this way.

  The information display unit 112 may further include a round number display unit, a right-handed notification display unit, and the like. Here, the number-of-rounds display unit displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the jackpot game is being performed. For example, a 16-round jackpot game (for example, a promiscuous jackpot game or a regular jackpot game) is performed. “16” is displayed when the game is played, and “2” is displayed when a two-round jackpot game (for example, a latent jackpot game) is being performed.

  Here, the right-handed notification display unit is lit at a predetermined time to notify the player to make a right-hand hit. For example, in the case of the gaming machine 100, it is easy to win the second start opening 106. It lights up when it is in the probable gaming state or the short-time gaming state, and when it is in a big hit game that can win a prize winning hole 109, and notifies the player to make a right strike.

  Note that the main control unit 201 is configured to be able to output various types of information to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203 (for example, a jackpot determination result). Further, the main control unit 201 can output various types of information to the outside of the gaming machine 100 through the board external information terminal board 297. The main control unit 201 can realize its function by, for example, a so-called “main control board (also referred to as“ main board ”)”.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202 a that controls the entire effect control unit 202, an image / audio control unit 202 b that performs display control of the image display unit 104, sound output control of the speaker 114, and the effect light unit 115. A lamp control unit 202c that performs lighting control, drive control of the movable accessory 130, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, an RTC (Real-Time Clock) 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 manages the overall control of the production control unit 202a. The ROM 242 stores programs and data for overseeing the production control unit 202 as a whole. The RAM 243 is used as a work area for the CPU 241. The RTC 244 counts and outputs real time. The RTC 244 is supplied with power for a certain period (for example, one day) even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off by a backup power supply (not shown). For this reason, the RTC 244 can continue the timing operation for a certain period even when the power of the gaming machine 100 is shut off.

  FIG. 2 shows an example in which the RTC 244 is provided in the production supervision unit 202a, but the present invention is not limited to this. The RTC 244 may be provided in the main control unit 201, the image / sound control unit 202b, or the like. Alternatively, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone and output information indicating the measured real time to the production control unit 202a or the like.

  In addition, a predetermined control signal is input from the effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 to the effect control unit 202a. The effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 input a predetermined control signal according to the player's operation to the effect control unit 202a. As a result, the production control unit 202a can accept operations on the production button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120.

  In addition, the production control unit 202a can communicate various information (for example, commands) with the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. For example, when the production control unit 202a receives a predetermined control signal from the production button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 and receives an operation on the control signal, the image / sound control unit It transmits to 202b and the lamp | ramp control part 202c. Thereby, the production control unit 202a can notify the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c of the accepted operation.

  Here, control signals from the effect button 118, the cross key 119, and the operation lever 120 are input to the effect control unit 202a, and operations received from the effect control unit 202a to the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c are performed. Although the command shown is transmitted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a control signal from the effect button 118, the cross key 119, or the operation lever 120 may be directly input to the image / audio control unit 202b or the lamp control unit 202c.

  The production control unit 202a can realize the function by, for example, a so-called “production control board (sometimes referred to as“ sub-board ”)”.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 controls the entire image / sound controller 202b. The ROM 252 stores programs and data for performing display control of the image display unit 104 and output control from the speaker 114. The RAM 253 is used as a work area for the CPU 251.

  For example, the CPU 251 reads control data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed from the effect control unit 202a from the ROM 252, and performs display control of the image display unit 104 and output control from the speaker 114 based on this control data. . Note that the CPU 251 may use a known hidden surface removal method such as a Z buffer method for display control of the image display unit 104. As a result, the image / sound control unit 202b can display, for example, the effect design in front of the background image on the display screen of the image display unit 104.

  The function of the image / sound control unit 202b can be realized by, for example, a so-called “liquid crystal control board”.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 controls the entire lamp control unit 202c. The ROM 262 stores programs, data, and the like for performing lighting control of the effect light unit 115 and the panel lamp 264 and driving control of the movable accessory 130. The RAM 263 is used as a work area for the CPU 261.

  For example, the CPU 261 reads control data corresponding to the effect instructed to be executed from the effect supervising unit 202a from the ROM 262, and based on this control data, the lighting control of the effect light unit 115, the panel lamp 264, etc. and the movable accessory The drive control 130 is performed. In addition, a detection signal is input to the lamp controller 202c from a movable accessory position sensor (not shown) that detects the position of the movable accessory 130, and the lamp controller 202c sends the detection signal to the movable accessory 130. You may make it utilize for this drive control.

  The function of the lamp control unit 202c can be realized by, for example, a so-called “lamp control board”. Here, an example has been described in which the production control unit 202a, the image / sound control unit 202b, and the lamp control unit 202c are different boards, but these may be incorporated on the same printed board. . However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
The winning ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 281 governs overall control of the prize ball control unit 203. The ROM 282 stores programs, data, and the like related to payout of prize balls in the gaming machine 100. The RAM 283 is used as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is configured to be able to output a control signal to the payout unit (payout drive motor) 291 and the launch unit 292. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 based on a payout instruction from the main control unit 201 to pay out a prize ball, or controls the launching unit 292 when an operation for launching a game ball is detected. Then, a game ball is fired toward the game area 103.

  The prize ball control unit 203 receives signals from various SWs. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 receives signals from the fixed position detection SW 293 and the payout ball detection SW 294. The fixed position detection SW 293 is a SW that detects a game ball located at a predetermined position. When a game ball located at a predetermined position is detected, a detection signal is input to the prize ball control unit 203. The payout ball detection SW 294 is a SW that detects a paid-out game ball, and inputs a detection signal to the prize ball control unit 203 every time a paid-out game ball is detected.

  Further, for example, the prize ball control unit 203 receives signals from a ball presence detection SW 295 and a full tank detection SW 296. The ball presence detection SW 295 is a SW that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in a hit ball supply tray provided on the front surface of the frame. When a game ball in the hit ball supply tray is detected, a detection signal is input to the winning ball control unit 203. . The full tank detection SW 296 is a SW for detecting that the hitting ball supply tray is filled with game balls. When it is detected that the hit ball supply tray is filled with game balls, a detection signal is input to the prize ball control unit 203. To do. For example, proximity switches can be used for these SWs.

  In addition, various information (for example, a payout instruction) is input from the main control unit 201 to the prize ball control unit 203. The winning ball control unit 203 pays out a winning ball or stops paying out a winning ball based on the information input from the main control unit 201 and the detection signals input from the various SW 293 to 296. The winning ball control unit 203 may output detection signals input from the various SWs 293 to 296 to the main control unit 201.

  The prize ball control unit 203 can also output various types of information to the outside via the frame external information terminal board 298. The prize ball control unit 203 can realize its function by, for example, a so-called “prize ball control board”.

(Functional configuration of gaming machine of this embodiment)
Next, a functional configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a functional configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot determination result, the variation pattern, and the variation effect pattern in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 includes a determination unit 301, a gaming state control unit 302, a determination unit 303, an effect execution unit 304, and the like.

  The determination unit 301 has a function of determining whether or not to play a special game. Here, the special game is a game that is advantageous to a player played for a limited period of time, and can be a jackpot game, for example. Further, the determination unit 301 may determine whether to perform a special game in addition to the special game. Here, the special game is a game different from the special game, and can be, for example, a small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the determination unit 301 performs a jackpot determination in which any of loss, probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot, latent probability jackpot, or jackpot is obtained as a jackpot determination result. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 controls a special symbol display unit (a first special symbol display unit 112a and a second special symbol display unit 112b) to execute a special symbol variable game. A control unit 311 is provided. When the determination unit 301 performs the jackpot determination, the determination unit 301 outputs the jackpot determination result to the special symbol control unit 311. When the special symbol control unit 311 receives the jackpot determination result from the determination unit 301, the special symbol control unit 311 performs a variation game in which the special symbol is changed at a predetermined variation time and then stopped at the symbol corresponding to the jackpot determination result.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine 100 includes a winning game execution unit 312 that can control the opening and closing of the big winning opening 109 to execute a winning game such as a big hit game or a small hit game. When the determination unit 301 performs the jackpot determination, the determination unit 301 outputs the jackpot determination result to the winning game execution unit 312. When the winning game execution unit 312 receives the jackpot or jackpot determination result from the determining unit 301, the winning game execution unit 312 performs a jackpot game or plays a jackpot game based on the determination result.

  For example, the winning game execution unit 312 performs a probability-changing jackpot game in which the winning prize opening 109 is opened for 16 rounds when the jackpot determination result is a probability-changing jackpot. In each round of the probable jackpot game, the grand prize opening 109 is opened for a long period of time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won in the big prize opening 109). Therefore, the player can win the winning ball for the winning by winning the winning ball in the big winning opening 109 in each round of the probable big hit game.

  The winning game execution unit 312 performs a normal jackpot game in which the big winning opening 109 is opened for 16 rounds when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot. Normally, in each round of the jackpot game, the grand prize winning hole 109 is opened for a long period of time (for example, until 30 seconds elapse or 10 balls are won in the big winning prize hole 109). Therefore, the player can win a winning ball for this winning by causing the winning ball 109 to win a winning ball 109 in each round of the normal jackpot game.

  Then, the winning game execution unit 312 performs a latent big hit game in which the big winning opening 109 is opened for two rounds when the big hit determination result is a big hit probability. In each round of the game with big probability, the big winning opening 109 is opened only for an extremely short period (for example, until 0.8 seconds elapse or ten balls are won in the big winning opening 109). Accordingly, it is difficult for a player to win a game ball in the big winning opening 109 in the game with a big hit probability, and as a result, it is also difficult to acquire a prize ball for this win.

  In addition, when the jackpot determination result is a small hit, the hit game execution unit 312 apparently performs a small hit game that opens the big winning opening 109 similarly to the latent big hit game. For example, in the small hit game, similarly to the latent big hit game, the 0.8 second opening of the big winning opening 109 is performed twice. It is difficult for a player to win a game ball in the big prize opening 109 even in a small hit game, and as a result, it is difficult to acquire a prize ball for this win.

  Also, when a small hit game is played, the big winning opening 109 is apparently opened in the same manner as when the latent big hit game is played. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to determine whether a small hit game or a latent big hit game is being performed based on the open state of the big winning opening 109.

  For example, the special symbol control unit 311 is configured to output information indicating that the variable game has ended to the winning game execution unit 312. The winning game execution unit 312 determines that the big hit determination result is a big hit or a small hit. Then, after the variable game for indicating the jackpot determination result is ended, the jackpot game or the jackpot game is performed.

  The game state control unit 302 has a function capable of setting a specific game state advantageous to the player after the special game is performed. The gaming state control unit 302 can set, for example, a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. In this case, the gaming state control unit 302 outputs information indicating whether the gaming state control state is the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state to the determination unit 301.

  Then, based on the information indicating whether the gaming state control unit 302 accepts the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state, the determination unit 301 has a low probability (for example, 1 / A jackpot determination is made at step 300), and a jackpot determination is made for determining a jackpot with a higher probability (for example, 5/300) than when the player is in a low probability gaming state. Further, the gaming state control unit 302 may be set to a non-auxiliary gaming state or to an auxiliary gaming state (that is, the electric chew support function is activated or not activated).

  In the present embodiment, the game state control unit 302 sets the probability change game state (that is, the high probability game state and the auxiliary game state) after the probability change big hit game when the chance change big hit game is performed by the hit game execution unit 312. When a normal jackpot game is played by the hit game execution unit 312, it is assumed that a short-time game state (that is, a low probability game state and an auxiliary game state) is set after the normal jackpot game. In addition, if a chance game winning game is performed by the winning game execution unit 312, it is possible to enter a latent game state (that is, a high probability game state and a non-auxiliary game state) after this latent probability game. .

  Note that the gaming state control unit 302 may always enter the latent probability gaming state after the latent probability winning game when the winning probability winning game is performed by the winning game execution unit 312 or when the latent probability gaming state is set. There may be times when it is assumed to be a probable gaming state. For example, if the normal gaming state (that is, the low probability gaming state and the non-auxiliary gaming state) was made before the game with the chance of winning the potential, the game state is changed to the latent gaming state after the game with the chance of winning the chance, while the game state with the probability change before the game with the chance of winning In the case of a short-time gaming state, the probability-changing gaming state may be set after this latent probability winning game.

  Further, the game state control unit 302 does not change the game state before and after the small hit game when the small hit game is performed by the hit game execution unit 312. For example, if the normal gaming state is set before the small hit game, the normal gaming state is maintained after the small hit game.

  The determination unit 303 has a function of determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the determination unit 301. For example, when the determination unit 301 performs the jackpot determination, the determination unit 301 outputs the jackpot determination result to the determination unit 303. Then, the determination unit 303 determines a variation pattern based on the jackpot determination result, and outputs information indicating the variation pattern to the special symbol control unit 311 and the effect execution unit 304.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the jackpot determination is performed by the determination unit 301, the special symbol control unit 311 performs a special symbol variation game for showing the jackpot determination result. The variation pattern defines the variation time of the special symbol in the variation game that can be executed by the special symbol control unit 311. That is, the special symbol control unit 311 plays a variation game with a variation time determined by the variation pattern determined by the determination unit 303.

  In the present embodiment, when roughly classified, as shown in FIG. 4, variation patterns such as a normal loss variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, a fuzzy variation variation pattern, a jackpot reach variation pattern, and a special hit variation pattern are included in the gaming machine 100. Prepared by the manufacturer. Then, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the determination unit 303 determines any one of a normal loss variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, and a fuzz variation variation pattern as illustrated in FIG.

  When the determination unit 303 determines the normal loss variation pattern, the special symbol control unit 311 may perform a variation game in which the special symbol is varied for 13 seconds, for example. When the losing reach variation pattern is determined by the determination unit 303, the special symbol control unit 311 may perform a variation game in which, for example, the special symbol varies for 60 seconds. Then, when the decision unit 303 decides the fluctuating variation pattern, there is a variation game in which the special symbol control unit 311 changes the special symbol, for example, for 13 seconds (with the same variation time as the variation time of the normal loss variation pattern). It is done.

  In this case, the determination probability that the determination unit 303 determines the normal loss variation pattern, the loss reach variation pattern, or the fuzz variation variation pattern is predetermined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, in this case, the determination probability determined for the normal loss variation pattern is set to a high probability, while the determination probability determined for the loss reach variation pattern is set to a low probability.

  As a result, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, it is easy to play a variation game with a normal loss variation pattern (that is, a variation game with a short variation time), and a variation game with a loser reach variation pattern (that is, a variation game with a long variation time). Can be made difficult, and the game efficiency can be improved.

  As will be described in detail later, when the losing reach variation pattern is determined by the determining unit 303, a reach effect is performed by the effect executing unit 304. For this reason, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the so-called “reliability” of the reach effect can be ensured by setting the determination probability determined as the loss reach fluctuation pattern to a low probability. As a result, when a reach effect is performed, a player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be enhanced.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot or a normal jackpot, it is assumed that the jackpot reach variation pattern is determined as shown in FIG. When the decision unit 303 determines the jackpot reach variation pattern, the special symbol control unit 311 executes a variation game in which, for example, the special symbol is varied for 61 seconds (approximately the same variation time as the losing reach variation pattern variation time). I will be broken.

  In the present embodiment, the determination unit 303 determines a special hit variation pattern as shown in FIG. 4 when the big hit determination result is a latent big hit or a small hit. When the determination unit 303 determines the big hit special hit variation pattern, the special symbol control unit 311 plays a variation game in which, for example, the special symbol is varied for 90 seconds.

  The effect execution unit 304 has a function capable of performing a predetermined effect according to the variation pattern determined by the determination unit 303. The effect execution unit 304 performs a predetermined effect according to the variation pattern, for example, when a variation game is performed with the variation pattern determined by the determination unit 303.

  In the present embodiment, the effect execution unit 304 is configured to display an effect symbol on the image display unit 104 and to perform a variable effect using this effect symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, the effect execution unit 304 is configured to be able to perform a variable effect defined by a variable effect pattern prepared by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100.

  Specifically, for example, in the present embodiment, roughly divided, as shown in FIG. 4, a fluctuating effect such as a normal lose effect effect pattern, a lose reach effect pattern, a fuzzy effect effect pattern, a jackpot reach effect pattern, and a special hit effect pattern. A pattern is prepared by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100.

  For example, the normal loss production pattern is a normal loss fluctuation pattern, the loss reach production pattern is a loss reach fluctuation pattern, the frustration production pattern is a frustration fluctuation pattern, the jackpot reach production pattern is a jackpot reach fluctuation pattern, and a special hit. The production pattern is associated with the special hit variation pattern.

  For this reason, the effect executing unit 304 determines the normal loss variation pattern by the determining unit 303, and performs a variation effect based on the normal lose effect pattern when the variation game based on the normal loss variation pattern is being performed. When the deciding unit 303 determines the loss reach fluctuation pattern and the fluctuation game based on the loss reach fluctuation pattern is being performed, the fluctuation effect based on the lose reach effect pattern is performed.

  In addition, the effect execution unit 304 is determined to be a fluctuating variation pattern by the determining unit 303, and when a fluctuating game based on the fluctuating variation pattern is being performed, a variation effect is performed based on the fuzzy variation effect pattern. When the determination unit 303 determines the jackpot reach variation pattern and the variation game based on the jackpot reach variation pattern is being performed, the variation effect is performed based on the jackpot reach effect pattern. Then, when the special hit variation pattern is determined by the determination unit 303 and a variation game based on the special hit variation pattern is being performed, a variation effect based on the special hit effect pattern is performed.

(Overview of variation production determined by each variation production pattern)
Here, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9, an outline of a variation effect by each variation effect pattern in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the normal lose effect pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the variation effect by the normal loss effect pattern is a variation effect that is stopped at a break after the effect symbol is changed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, in the variation effect by the normal lose effect production pattern, the after-effect production (probability reach production production and latent transition production production), which is described later, from the start of the production design change to the stop. And reach production is not performed.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the lose reach effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 6, the fluctuating effect by the lose reach effect pattern is a fluctuating effect that is stopped at the reach lose eye after the effect symbol is changed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in the variation production by the lose reach production pattern, the production design becomes a so-called “reach state” between the start of the production design change and the stoppage, and a predetermined reach production. Is to be done.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation effect based on the lose reach production pattern in which a probable reach reach production is performed before the reach production. The probability variation reach production is an effect that allows the player to expect the development to a specific performance that suggests that there is a possibility of a probability variation gaming state. The probability variation reach production can be, for example, an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the production design will reach the reach state of the probability variation design after this probability variation reach production. In other words, if the production symbol is in the reach state of the probabilistic symbol, there is a possibility that the production symbol will be stopped at the probable big hit afterwards, so the reach production performed with the production symbol in the reach state of the probable symbol is This is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the probable big hit will be stopped, that is, an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the probable game state will be entered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, there is a variation effect based on the loss reach effect pattern in which the probability change reach effect is not performed. In the case of a fluctuating effect by such a lost reach effect pattern, after the effect symbol is varied, the effect symbol is directly reached and the reach effect is performed without performing the probability variation reach effect.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of a fluctuating effect based on a frustration effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuating effect by the gossip effect pattern is a fluctuating effect that stops at a break after the effect symbol is changed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, in the variation production by the gassing production production pattern, a predetermined production production is performed from the start of the production design variation to the stop. In the present embodiment, the probability variation reach production described above is performed as this production effect. However, in the fluctuating effect using the gassing effect pattern, even if the probability change reach effect is performed, the reach effect is not performed after the probability change reach effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a latent transition turning effect may be performed as this turning effect. The latent shift effect is an effect that allows the player to expect a development to a specific effect that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a latent gaming state. The latent transition effect can be, for example, an effect suggesting that a predetermined latent transition effect may be performed after the latent transition effect. Here, the latent transition effect is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a latent game state, and as described later, a variation effect by a special hit effect pattern (that is, the big hit determination result is a latent big hit or small hit) This is an effect performed in the case of a variable effect in the case of becoming. In the variation effect based on the gassing effect pattern, even if the latent transition effect is performed, the latent transition effect is not performed after the latent transition effect.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 8, the fluctuating effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern is a fluctuating effect that stops at the big hit after the effect symbol is fluctuated. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the variation production by the jackpot reach production pattern, the production symbol is in the reach state and the reach production is performed from the start to the stop of the production design variation. It has become.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, when the jackpot determination result is a probable big hit, the effect design is stopped at the probable big hit (the double-eyed by the probable change symbol), and the jackpot determination result If is usually a big hit, the production symbol will be stopped at the normal big hit (a double eye due to a non-probable variation). Therefore, if the jackpot judgment result is a probable big jackpot, the production symbol will be in the reach state of the probabilistic design, and reach production will be performed, and if the jackpot judgment result is usually a big jackpot, the production symbol will be a non-probable variation design Reach production will be performed in the reach state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, there is a variation effect based on the jackpot reach effect pattern in which a probable reach reach effect is performed before the reach effect. As described above, when the jackpot determination result is a probable variation jackpot, the effect symbol becomes the reach state of the probability variation symbol, and the reach effect is performed. For this reason, in the variation effect by the jackpot reach production pattern when the jackpot determination result is the probability variation jackpot, the probability variation reach production effect is performed before the reach effect.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot, the effect symbol becomes the reach state of the non-probable variation symbol, and the reach effect is performed. For this reason, in the variation effect by the jackpot reach production pattern when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot, the probability variation reach production effect is not performed before the reach production.

  In addition, even if it is a fluctuating effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern when the jackpot determination result is a promiscuous jackpot, the probable reach reach rate is the same as the variable effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot There may be a case where the production effect is performed as it is without being produced, and the production symbol becomes the reach state of the probability variation design as it is. In this way, even when the probability variation reach production is not performed, the player's sense of expectation for the probability variation jackpot can be maintained.

  Furthermore, even if it is a fluctuating effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern when the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot, it is the same as the fluctuating effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot with a predetermined probability Moreover, you may make it stop a production | presentation symbol normally with a big hit.

  In addition, even if it is a fluctuating effect by the jackpot reach production pattern when the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot, if the production symbol is normally stopped at the big jackpot, the production symbol becomes the reach state of the non-probable variation symbol and reach effect Will be done. Therefore, in this case, the probability variation reach production is not performed. In this way, even when the probability variation reach production effect is not performed, when the non-probability variation symbol reach performance is performed, or when the performance symbol is normally stopped at the big hit, the player's probability change big hit Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  In addition, in this way, if the effect design is stopped at the normal jackpot even if it is a fluctuating effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern when the jackpot determination result is a promising jackpot, for example, after that, for example, a so-called “promotion effect” It is preferable to indicate to the player that the jackpot determination result is a probable change jackpot. In this way, the player can know that the jackpot determination result was a promising jackpot, improving the understandability of the game, and giving the player great joy when performing promotion promotion. it can.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the variation effect by the special hit effect pattern. As shown in FIG. 9, the variation effect by the special hit effect pattern is a change effect that is stopped at the special hit after the effect symbol is changed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, in the variation effect by the special hit effect pattern, the above-described latent transition effect is performed during the period from the start of the change of the effect symbol to the stop, and this latent transition effect is demonstrated. Later, the above-described latent transition effect is performed.

  In addition, for example, as described above, when the special symbol is an output in which the left symbol and the right symbol represent the same number and the middle symbol indicates “7” (the special hit is similar to the reach lose eye) When the special hit mark is stopped, the production pattern is always in a reach state. Therefore, in the variation effect by the special hit effect pattern in this case, a reach effect is performed as shown in FIG.

  In this case, for example, the reach effect is performed before the latent transition effect. For this reason, when a reach effect is being performed, the player determines whether the reach lose eye is stopped, the special hit is stopped, or the normal big hit (or the probable big hit) is stopped. I can't do it. As a result, the gaming machine 100 can maintain the thrilling feeling of the player.

  In addition, as described above, the special hit may be the same as or similar to the break-up, and in such a variation effect by the special hit effect pattern, the effect design is not in the reach state, and the reach effect. May not be performed.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 can perform a probability variation reach production that can increase the player's expectation for the probability variation gaming state. Furthermore, this probability variation reach production effect can be performed in the variation production by the frustration production pattern, that is, even when the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach production is not performed.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can increase the chances of increasing the player's expectation for the probability variation gaming state. Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 can increase the appearance rate of the probability variation reach production without increasing the appearance rate of the reach production, so the appearance rate of the probability variation reach production without reducing the reliability to the jackpot by the reach performance. Can be increased.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 can perform a latent transition effect that can increase the player's expectation of the latent-probable gaming state. Furthermore, this latent transition effect can be performed in the variation effect by the frustration effect pattern, that is, when the big hit determination result is lost and the latent transition effect is not performed.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can increase the chances of increasing the player's expectation for the latent game state. Furthermore, since the gaming machine 100 can increase the appearance rate of the latent transition effect without increasing the appearance rate of the latent transition effect, it reduces the reliability of being in the latent promising gaming state by the latent transition effect. It is possible to increase the appearance rate of the hidden transition effect.

  For example, the loss reach fluctuation pattern, the jackpot reach fluctuation pattern, or the special hit fluctuation pattern can be a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the specific fluctuation pattern in the present invention. Then, the normal loss variation pattern and the fuzziness variation pattern can be made a variation pattern corresponding to the non-specific variation pattern in the present invention.

  In addition, the functions of the determination unit 301, the gaming state control unit 302, the determination unit 303, the special symbol control unit 311, and the winning game execution unit 312 described above are, for example, programs stored in the ROM 212 by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201. It is realized by executing. The function of the effect execution unit 304 is such that, for example, the CPU 241 of the effect control unit 202a executes a program stored in the ROM 242, or the CPU 251 of the image / sound control unit 202b executes a program stored in the ROM 252. Is realized.

(An example of processing performed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment)
Next, an example of processing performed by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, processing performed by the main control unit 201 of the gaming machine 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10-1, 10-2, 11 and 12. FIG.

(Main controller processing)
FIG. 10A is a flowchart (part 1) illustrating an example of main control unit processing. FIG. 10B is a flowchart (part 2) illustrating an example of the main control unit process. FIG. 10C is a flowchart (part 3) illustrating an example of the main control unit process. For example, while the gaming machine 100 is activated, the main control unit 201 repeatedly executes the main control unit processing illustrated in FIGS. 10-1 and 10-2 at a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms).

  In the main control unit process, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the determination information acquisition condition is satisfied (step S1001). This acquisition condition is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, there is a winning at the first start port 105 and the first hold number is less than “4”, or the first 2 It is assumed that there is a winning at the start port 106 and the second reserved number is less than “4”.

  For this reason, the main control unit 201 determines that there is a winning at the first starting port 105 and the first holding number is less than “4”, or there is a winning at the second starting port 106 and the second holding number. Is less than “4”, an affirmative determination is made in step S1001. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1001 (step S1001: Yes), the determination information is acquired, the determination information is stored in a predetermined holding storage area provided in the RAM 213 (step S1002), and the process of step S1003 is performed. Migrate to

  In this embodiment, it is assumed that a winning random number, a design random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired as the determination information. Here, the winning random number is any integer included in the range of “0 to 299”, and the design random number and the variation pattern random number are any integer included in the range of “0 to 99”. It shall be

  In the present embodiment, the storage area for storing the determination information includes four storage areas (first start port first storages) that can store the determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Storage area to fourth storage area for first start opening) and four storage areas (first storage area for second start opening to second storage) that can store determination information acquired by winning the second start opening 106 It is assumed that a starting storage fourth storage area) is provided. Thus, the main control unit 201 can store up to four pieces of determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105 and four pieces of determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106.

  When the main control unit 201 acquires the determination information by winning the first start port 105, the main control unit 201 uses the determination information in the first start port first storage area to the first start port fourth storage area. At that time, the determination information is stored in a storage area having the smallest number. As a result, the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105 is the first storage region for the first starting port → the second storing region for the first starting port from the information acquired first in time series. The third storage area for the first start port is stored in the order of the fourth storage area for the first start port.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 acquires the determination information by winning the second start port 106, the main control unit 201 stores the determination information in the second storage port first storage area to the second start port fourth storage area. Among them, the determination information is stored in the storage area that is not stored at that time and has the smallest number. Thereby, the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is the first storage area for the second start port → the second storage area for the second start port from the information acquired first in time series. The third storage area for the second start port is stored in the order of the fourth storage area for the second start port.

  Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, when the main control unit 201 acquires the determination information, the main control unit 201 produces a hold number increase command for notifying that the determination information has been acquired (that is, that the hold number has increased). The data is output to the control unit 202a or the like. As a result, the main control unit 201 can notify the production control unit 202a and the like that the determination information has been acquired.

  Further, although illustration and detailed description are omitted, the main control unit 201 may determine in advance the jackpot determination result or the like based on the determination information (also referred to as “prefetching”) when the determination information is acquired. In this case, when the main control unit 201 makes a pre-determination, the main control unit 201 outputs a pre-determination result command indicating the pre-determination result to the production control unit 202a. As a result, the main control unit 201 can notify the production control unit 202a of the prior determination result of the acquired determination information.

  The main control unit 201 does not receive a prize at the first start port 105 and the second start port 106, has received a prize at the first start port 105, but the first hold number is “4”, If there is a winning at the start port 106 and the second hold number is less than “4”, a negative determination is made in step S1001. If a negative determination is made in step S1001 (step S1001: No), the process proceeds to step S1003 as it is.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a start condition for starting the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step S1003). This starting condition is determined in advance by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100, and in this embodiment, it is not in a variable game, is not in a big hit game or a small hit game, and is stored in a reserved storage area. It is assumed that there is judgment information.

  For this reason, the main control unit 201 makes an affirmative determination in step S <b> 1003 when there is determination information stored in the reserved storage area and not during the big game or the small hit game. If a negative determination is made in step S1003 (step S1003: No), the process proceeds to step S1007.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1003 (step S1003: Yes), a jackpot determination is performed (step S1004). Based on the jackpot determination, the main control unit 201 determines whether the probability change jackpot, the normal jackpot, the latent jackpot, the small hit, or the loss. Specific processing contents of the jackpot determination will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Note that the main control unit 201 uses the determination information stored in the first storage area for the first start port or the first storage area for the second start port for the jackpot determination. Specifically, the determination information is used when the determination information is stored in the first storage area for the second start port, and the determination information is stored when the determination information is not stored in the first storage area for the second start port. The determination information stored in the first storage area for one start port is used. As a result, the determination information acquired by winning the second start port 106 is used for the jackpot determination preferentially over the determination information acquired by winning the first start port 105. Such a function is sometimes called “special priority 2 digestion function”.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines a variation pattern of the variation game for indicating the current jackpot determination result (step S1005). By determining the variation pattern, the main control unit 201 determines that the jackpot determination result is a loss, a normal loss variation pattern, a loss reach variation pattern, or a fuzzy variation pattern. To do. Also, if the jackpot judgment result is a probable jackpot or normal jackpot, it is determined as a jackpot reach fluctuation pattern, and if the jackpot judgment result is a latent jackpot or small hit, it is determined as a special hit reach fluctuation pattern . The specific processing contents of this variation pattern determination will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 starts a special symbol variation game in the special symbol display unit 112 (step S1006). In addition, when the main control unit 201 performs the big hit determination using the determination information stored in the first storage area for the first start port, the first special symbol display unit 112a plays a special symbol variable game. Do. In this case, the determination information stored in the first storage area for the first start opening (that is, the determination information used for the jackpot determination) is discarded from the first storage area for the first start opening, The determination information stored in the second storage area for the start opening to the fourth storage area for the first start opening is shifted to a storage area having a smaller number. For example, if the determination information is stored in the second storage area for the first start port, the shift process shifts the second storage area for the first start port to the first storage area for the first start port.

  In addition, when the main control unit 201 makes a jackpot determination using the determination information stored in the first storage area for the second start port, the special symbol change game is played in the second special symbol display unit 112b. Do. In this case, the determination information stored in the first storage area for the second start opening (that is, the determination information used for the jackpot determination) is discarded from the first storage area for the second start opening, and the second The determination information stored in the second storage area for the start opening to the fourth storage area for the first start opening is shifted to a storage area having a smaller number. For example, if the determination information is stored in the second storage area for the second start port, the shift process shifts the second storage area for the second start port to the first storage area for the first start port.

  Although illustration and detailed description are omitted, when starting the variation game, the main control unit 201 outputs a variation start command for notifying that the variation game has been started to the production control unit 202a and the like. Accordingly, the main control unit 201 can notify the production control unit 202a and the like that the variable game has started.

  Furthermore, in this variation start command, for example, the contents supervising unit 202a can specify the content of the started variation game, that is, the jackpot determination result obtained in step S1004, the variation pattern determined in step S1005, and the like. Contains information.

  Therefore, the production control unit 202a can specify these based on the change start command received from the main control unit 201. In addition, the change start command may include information that can be used to specify the game state at that time by the production control unit 202a, and in this way, the production control unit 202a indicates the game state at that time. To be able to identify.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a variable game is being played (step S1007). If it is determined that the special symbol variation game is not in progress (step S1007: No), the process proceeds to step S1012. If it is determined that the variation game is being performed (step S1007: Yes), it is determined whether or not a predetermined variation time (a variation time determined by a variation pattern determined at the start of the variation) has elapsed since the beginning of the variation game. (Step S1008). If it is determined that the predetermined fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S1008: No), the main control unit process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the predetermined variation time has elapsed (step S1008: Yes), the special symbol is stopped at the symbol corresponding to the jackpot determination result (step S1009), and the variation game is ended. And it is determined whether it was made to stop with a jackpot symbol (step S1010). As described above, in this embodiment, there are a probable jackpot symbol, a normal jackpot symbol, and a latent jackpot symbol as the jackpot symbol. If any of these jackpot symbols has been stopped, an affirmative determination is made in step S1010, and if none of these jackpot symbols has been stopped, a negative determination is made in step S1010.

  When it is determined that the game is stopped with the jackpot symbol (step S1010: Yes), the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot symbol is started (step S1011). For example, if you are stopped with a probable jackpot symbol, start a probable jackpot game, start a normal jackpot game if you are stopped with a normal jackpot symbol, and if you are stopped with a latent jackpot symbol, Start the game. When the main control unit 201 starts the jackpot game, the main control unit 201 opens the grand prize winning port 109 in an open mode corresponding to the jackpot game. Since the opening mode of the big winning opening 109 in each jackpot game has been described above, description thereof is omitted here.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a big hit game is being played (step S1012). If it is determined that the jackpot game is not being played (step S1012: No), the process proceeds to step S1018. If it is determined that the jackpot game is in progress (step S1012: Yes), it is determined whether or not all rounds of the jackpot game have been completed (step S1013). If there is a round that has not been completed (step S1013: No), the main control unit processing is terminated.

  When it is determined that all rounds are completed (step S1013: Yes), the jackpot game is terminated (step S1014), and a game state setting process for setting a game state corresponding to the jackpot game is performed (step S1015). The main control unit process is terminated. By this game state setting process, for example, after a probable jackpot game, set to a probable game state, after a normal jackpot game, set to a short-time game state, or to set a latent probable game state after a probable jackpot game . As described above, when the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state is set immediately before the latent probability winning game, the probability varying gaming state may be set after the latent probability winning game.

  If the stopped symbol is not a jackpot symbol (step S1010: No), it is determined whether or not the symbol is stopped with a small bonus symbol (step S1016). When it is determined that it is not stopped at the small winning symbol, that is, when it is stopped at the lost symbol (step S1016: No), the process proceeds to step S1021.

  When it is determined that the game is stopped with the small hit symbol (step S1016: Yes), the small hit game is started (step S1017). As described above, when starting the small win game, the main control unit 201 opens the big winning port 109a in the same manner as the large winning port 109a is opened in the latent big hit game.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 201 determines whether or not a small hit game is being played (step S1018). When it is determined that the game is not a small hit game (step S1018: No), the main control unit process is terminated. If it is determined that a small hit game is being performed (step S1018: Yes), is the predetermined operation for the small hit game completed (opening of the big winning port 109a that appears to be the same as the opening of the big winning port 109a in the latent big hit game)? It is determined whether or not (step S1019). When this predetermined operation is not completed (step S1019: No), the main control unit process is terminated. When this predetermined operation is completed (step S1019: Yes), the small hit game is ended (step S1020).

  Then, the main control unit 201 performs a game state change process (step S1021), and ends the current main control unit process. For example, the main control unit 201 counts the number of variable games (the number of variable games performed in these game states) in the probability variation gaming state, the short-time gaming state, and the latent probability gaming state, and in step S1021 It is determined whether or not the number of variable games has reached a predetermined number. If it is determined that the predetermined number of times has been reached, the game state is changed to the normal game state. If it is determined that the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the normal game state is not changed, and the current game state is maintained as it is.

(Example of processing content for jackpot determination)
Next, an example of the processing content of the jackpot determination in step S1004 will be described. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of processing contents of the jackpot determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In the jackpot determination in step S1004, the main control unit 201 first performs a winning determination shown in FIG.

  In this winning determination, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the gaming state at that time is a low probability gaming state or a high probability gaming state. If it is determined that the game state is a low-probability gaming state, as shown in FIG. 11, if the winning random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is “0”, it is determined that the jackpot is “1”. Any integer included in the range of “˜296” is determined to be lost, and any integer included in the range of “297 to 299” is determined to be a small hit. Thereby, the jackpot probability by the jackpot determination performed in the low probability gaming state is 1/300, and the jackpot probability is 3/300.

  If it is determined that the game state is a high probability game state, as shown in FIG. 11, any winning random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is included in the range of “0 to 4”. If it is an integer, it is determined to be a big hit, and if it is any integer included in the range of “5-296”, it is determined to be lost, and any integer included in the range of “297-299” If it is a small hit. As a result, the jackpot probability by the jackpot determination performed in the high probability gaming state is 5/300, and the jackpot probability is 3/300.

  And the main control part 201 performs jackpot symbol determination further shown in FIG. 11 in the jackpot determination when it determines with jackpot in the winning determination. In this jackpot symbol determination, the main control unit 201 first determines whether the determination information to be used for the jackpot determination is stored in the first storage area for the second start port (that is, the second start port 106). Whether or not it was acquired by winning a prize).

  Then, when it is determined that it is not acquired by winning at the second starting port 106 (that is, acquired by winning at the first starting port 105), as shown in FIG. If the design random number of the determination information to be used is any integer included in the range of “0 to 39”, it is determined as a probable big hit symbol (that is, a probable big hit), and a range of “40 to 64” If it is any integer included in, it is determined as a normal jackpot symbol (that is, a normal jackpot).

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, if the design random number of the determination information that is to be used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “65 to 99”, the latent probability jackpot symbol ( In other words, it is determined that the potential big hit). As a result, when the jackpot is determined by the determination information obtained by winning the first starting port 105, the probability is jackpot with a probability of 40/100, the jackpot is normally with a probability of 25/100, and the probability of 35/100 is set. It ’s a big hit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is acquired by winning at the second starting port 106, as shown in FIG. 11, the design random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is “0 to 69”. Any integer included in the range of “” is determined to be a probabilistic jackpot symbol (that is, probable jackpot), and any integer included in the range of “70 to 94” is a normal jackpot symbol (ie, normal Judgment)

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 11, if the design random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “95 to 99”, the latent probable jackpot symbol ( In other words, it is determined that the potential big hit). As a result, when the big hit is determined by the determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106, the probability is big hit with a probability of 70/100, the normal big win with a probability of 25/100, and the probability of 5/100. It ’s a big hit.

  In this way, the main control unit 201 can perform a jackpot determination that determines any one of probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot, latent probability jackpot, small jackpot, or loss. In addition, when the main control unit 201 performs the jackpot determination using the determination information acquired by winning the second starting port 106, the main control unit 201 determines the jackpot using the determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105. Therefore, it is possible to make a jackpot determination of contents that are advantageous to the player, such as being more likely to be a promising jackpot and less likely to be a latent jackpot than in the case of performing.

(Example of processing for determining variation pattern)
Next, an example of the processing content of the variation pattern determination in step S1005 will be described. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the processing content of variation pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In determining the variation pattern in step S1005, the main control unit 201 first refers to the jackpot determination result in step S1004 immediately before that.

  When the jackpot determination result is a loss, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination may be any integer included in the range of “0 to 79”. For example, a normal loss variation pattern is determined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, there are a normal loss fluctuation pattern a in which a fluctuation time of 13 seconds is defined and a normal loss fluctuation pattern b in which a fluctuation time of 3 seconds is defined as normal loss fluctuation patterns. .

  Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 201, when the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 79”, With reference to the number of holds U at that time (the number of determination information stored in the hold storage area at that time), if the number of holds U <3, the normal loss variation pattern a is determined, and the number of holds U ≧ 3 If so, the normal loss variation pattern b is determined.

  As a result, when the holding number U is small, it is easy to play a fluctuation game with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds, and when the holding number U is large, a fluctuation game with a fluctuation time of 3 seconds is easy to play. Therefore, when the number of holdings U is small, it is possible to lengthen the time taken for one variation game and to make the player enjoy the one-time variation game slowly. It is possible to improve the game efficiency by shortening the time required for one fluctuation game and quickly ending one fluctuation game at a time.

  If the jackpot determination result is lost, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination may be any integer included in the range of “80 to 94”. For example, it is decided to have a loss reach fluctuation pattern. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the loss reach fluctuation pattern c in which the fluctuation time of 60 seconds is defined as the loss reach fluctuation pattern, the loss reach fluctuation pattern d in which the fluctuation time of 120 seconds is defined, and 73 There is a lose-reach fluctuation pattern e that defines a fluctuation time of seconds, and a lose-reach fluctuation pattern f that defines a fluctuation time of 133 seconds.

  Therefore, the main control unit 201, for example, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, any integer in which the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is included in the range of “80 to 86”. If so, it is determined as the lose reach fluctuation pattern c, and if it is any integer included in the range of “87, 88”, it is determined as the lose reach fluctuation pattern d. Further, if the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “89 to 93”, the loss reach variation pattern e is determined, and if it is “94”, the loss The reach variation pattern f is determined.

  Although details will be described later, here, the loss reach fluctuation pattern c and the loss reach fluctuation pattern e are the fluctuation patterns associated with the fluctuation effect pattern for stopping the effect symbol at the reach loss point after the low expectation reach effect is performed. The loss reach fluctuation pattern d and the lose reach fluctuation pattern f are change patterns associated with the change effect pattern for stopping the effect symbol at the reach loss point after the high expectation reach effect is performed.

  Although details will be described later, here, the loss reach fluctuation pattern c and the lose reach fluctuation pattern d are fluctuation patterns that are associated with a fluctuation effect pattern that does not perform the probability change reach production effect before the reach effect. The reach variation pattern e and the loss reach variation pattern f are variation patterns that are associated with a variation effect pattern that causes a probability variation reach effect before the reach effect.

  If the jackpot determination result is a loss, as shown in FIG. 12, the random number variation pattern of the determination information used for the jackpot determination may be any integer included in the range of “95 to 99”. For example, it is determined to be a fluctuating fluctuation pattern g that defines a fluctuation time of 13 seconds. Although details will be described later, here, the fluctuation variation pattern g is a variation production pattern in which the reach production is not performed after the probability variation reach production is performed, or the latent transition production is performed after the latent transition production effect is performed. It is a variation pattern associated with a non-variable production pattern.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 100, when the jackpot determination result is lost, and the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “95 to 99”. Regardless of the holding number U at that time, the fluctuating variation pattern g is determined.

  That is, the fluctuating variation pattern g is normal in that it is associated with a variation effect pattern that does not perform a specific effect (a special effect for a player who requires a certain amount of effect time) such as a reach effect or a latent transition effect. It is the same as the loss variation pattern (normal loss variation pattern a and normal loss variation pattern b), but unlike the normal loss variation pattern, the variation time is not shortened by the number of holds at that time.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 100 plays a variation game with a variation time of 13 seconds with a predetermined probability regardless of the number of holds U, even if the jackpot determination result is a loss and a specific effect such as a reach effect is not performed. (To ensure a production time of 13 seconds).

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a probable variation jackpot, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 99”. Even the jackpot reach fluctuation pattern is decided. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, as the jackpot reach variation pattern, a jackpot reach variation pattern h that defines a variation time of 61 seconds, a jackpot reach variation pattern i that defines a variation time of 121 seconds, and 74 There is a jackpot reach variation pattern j that defines a variation time of seconds, and a jackpot reach variation pattern k that defines a variation time of 134 seconds.

  Therefore, the main control unit 201, for example, in this case, as shown in FIG. 12, any integer in which the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is included in the range of “0-9” If so, the jackpot reach variation pattern h is determined, and if any integer included in the range of “10 to 39”, the jackpot reach variation pattern i is determined. Also, if the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “40 to 59”, it is determined as the jackpot reach variation pattern j and may be “60 to 99”. For example, the jackpot reach fluctuation pattern k is determined.

  Although details will be described later, the jackpot reach variation pattern h and the jackpot reach variation pattern j are the variation patterns associated with the variation effect pattern that stops the effect symbol at the jackpot after the low expectation reach effect is performed. The jackpot reach variation pattern i and the jackpot reach variation pattern k are variation patterns associated with a variation effect pattern that stops the effect symbol at the jackpot after the high expectation reach effect is performed.

  Although details will be described later, here, the jackpot reach variation pattern h and the jackpot reach variation pattern i are variation patterns that are associated with the variation effect pattern that does not perform the probability variation reach production effect before the reach effect. The reach variation pattern j and the jackpot reach variation pattern k are variation patterns that are associated with a variation effect pattern that causes a probability variation reach production effect before the reach effect.

  Also, when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 99”. Even the jackpot reach fluctuation pattern is decided. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 201 determines that the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the jackpot determination is any integer included in the range of “0 to 29”. The jackpot reach variation pattern h is determined, and if it is any integer included in the range of “30 to 99”, the jackpot reach variation pattern i is determined. In other words, in this case, the jackpot reach variation pattern j and the jackpot reach variation pattern k associated with the variation effect pattern causing the probability variation reach production effect are not determined.

  When the big hit determination result is a latent big hit or small hit, as shown in FIG. 12, the variation pattern random number of the determination information used for the big hit determination is included in the range of “0 to 99”. Is determined to be a special hit variation pattern l that defines a variation time of 90 seconds. Although details will be described later, the special hit variation pattern l is a variation pattern that is associated with a variation effect pattern that causes the latent transition effect to be performed after the latent transition effect is performed.

  In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, in any gaming state, the variation pattern is determined to be any one of the normal loss variation pattern a to the special hit variation pattern l. Not limited to this. For example, the normal loss variation pattern a to the special hit variation pattern 1 may be used as the variation pattern for the normal gaming state, and for example, a variation pattern for the probability variation gaming state or a variation pattern for the short-time gaming state may be provided. .

  For example, in this case, the variation time due to the variation pattern for the probability variation gaming state and the variation pattern for the short-time gaming state is, on average, shorter than the variation pattern for the normal gaming state. In this way, in the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state in which the so-called “holding ball” is easy to accumulate, a variable game that ends in a shorter time than in the normal gaming state is performed, so that the gaming efficiency is higher than the normal gaming state Can be raised.

(An example of processing performed by the gaming machine of the present embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 13, 14-1, and 14-2, a variation effect control process performed by the effect supervision unit 202 a of the gaming machine 100 to control the variation effect will be described.

(Variation effect control processing)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation effect control process. For example, while the gaming machine 100 is activated, the effect supervision unit 202a repeatedly executes the variable effect control process shown in FIG. 13 at a predetermined period (for example, every 4 ms).

  In the variation effect control process, the effect supervision unit 202a determines whether or not a special symbol variation game has been started (step S1301). As described above, when starting the variation game, the main control unit 201 outputs a variation start command to the production control unit 202a. Therefore, the effect supervising unit 202a can determine whether or not a special symbol variation game has been started by determining whether or not a variation start command has been received from the main control unit 201. If it is determined that the special symbol variation game is not started (step S1301: No), the process proceeds to step S1306.

  When it is determined that the special symbol variation game has been started (step S1301: Yes), the content of the started variation game (ie, jackpot determination result or variation pattern) is specified (step S1302). The production control unit 202a can identify these based on the change start command received from the main control unit 201. Further, when the change start command includes information capable of specifying the gaming state at that time, the gaming state may also be specified.

  Subsequently, the effect supervising unit 202a determines a change effect pattern of change effects to be performed in synchronization with the current change game (step S1303). By determining the variation effect pattern, the effect supervising unit 202a determines the normal loss effect pattern, the loss reach effect pattern, or the frustration effect pattern according to the change pattern of the current variation game. Or a big hit reach production pattern or a special hit production pattern. The specific processing contents of the determination of the variation effect pattern will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14-1 and 14-2.

  Subsequently, the production supervision unit 202a, based on the jackpot determination result specified in step S1302 or the variation production pattern determined in step S1303, produces a combination of production symbols to be stopped by the variation production performed in synchronization with the current variation game. Determination is made (step S1304).

  For example, when the jackpot determination result is a probable jackpot, the directing unit 202a determines the probability jackpot as described above, and when the jackpot determination result is a normal jackpot, determines the normal jackpot as described above. If the result is a big hit or a small hit, the special hit is determined.

  Further, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, and the determined variation effect pattern is a lose effect effect pattern for performing a reach effect, the determination is made as the above-described reach lose. If the jackpot determination result is a loss and the determined variation effect pattern is a normal loss effect pattern or a frustration effect pattern that does not perform a reach effect, it is determined to be the above-described breakage. As described above, even when the jackpot determination result is a probabilistic jackpot, the normal jackpot may be determined with a predetermined probability.

  Then, the effect supervising unit 202a instructs the image / sound control unit 202b, the lamp control unit 202c, and the like to start the changing effect (step S1305), and the process proceeds to step S1306. The effect supervision unit 202a outputs a change effect start command instructing the start of the change effect to the image / sound control unit 202b, the lamp control unit 202c, and the like, thereby instructing to start the change effect. The variation effect start command includes information that allows the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c to identify the combination of the variation effect pattern determined in step S1303 and the effect symbol determined in step S1304. It is.

  For example, when the image / sound control unit 202b receives a change effect start command from the effect control unit 202a, the image display unit 104 starts changing the effect symbol. In addition, when the image / sound control unit 202b is determined to be the variation effect pattern for performing the reach effect, the effect pattern is set to the reach state when the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the change, and is determined by the effect control unit 202a. The reach effect corresponding to the changed effect pattern is started, and an effect image corresponding to the reach effect is displayed on the image display unit 104.

  Subsequently, the production control unit 202a determines whether or not the special symbol variation game has been completed (step S1306). For example, the production control unit 202a can determine whether or not the variation of the special symbol has been stopped by determining whether or not the variation stop command has been received from the main control unit 201. When it is determined that the special symbol variation game has not been completed (step S1306: No), the variation effect control process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined that the special symbol variation game has been completed (step S1306: Yes), a variation effect end command for instructing the end of the variation effect being executed is transmitted to the image / audio control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. (Step S1307), the variation effect control process is terminated. Note that the image / sound control unit 202b stops the variation of the effect design in the image display unit 104 when receiving the change effect end command from the effect supervision unit 202a. At this time, the variation of the effect symbol is stopped so that the combination of the effect symbols determined in step S1304 is obtained.

(Example of processing contents for determining the variation effect pattern)
Next, an example of the processing content of the changing effect pattern determination in step S1303 will be described. FIG. 14A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of processing content of a variation effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. FIG. 14-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the processing content of the changing effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  In determining the variation effect pattern in step S1303, the effect supervision unit 202a first refers to the variation pattern of the current variation game (the variation pattern determined by the main control unit 201). When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the normal loss variation pattern a, the production supervision section 202a, as shown in FIG. 14-1, the normal loss production effect pattern A, the gas production effect pattern G1, or the gassing effect. The effect pattern G2 is determined.

  Here, the normal lose effect production pattern A is defined as a variation production in which the production design is stopped at a break without changing the production design and then performing the turn production and the reach production. In addition, the gassing effect pattern G1 is defined as a fluctuating effect in which the production pattern is changed, then the probability variation reach production effect is performed, and then the reach production is not performed, and the production design is stopped at a break. ing. Then, the frustration effect pattern G2 is defined as a change effect in which the effect design is changed and then the latent transition effect is performed, and then the latent design is not performed, and the effect design is stopped with a break. It has become. In addition, all of these fluctuation effects are fluctuation effects with an effect time of 13 seconds.

  Accordingly, when a variation game with the normal loss variation pattern a is performed, in synchronization with this, when the variation effect with the normal loss effect pattern A is performed, and when the variation effect with the gassing effect pattern G1 is performed, There is a case where a fluctuating effect is performed by the gassing effect pattern G2.

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the normal loss variation pattern a, the production supervision unit 202a performs, for example, a known lottery process, and sets the normal loss production pattern A based on the lottery result. It is determined whether to use the gassing effect pattern G1 or the gassing effect pattern G2.

  In this lottery process, the probability of winning the normal lose effect production pattern A (that is, the probability determined to be the normal lose effect production pattern A) is the probability of winning the gas production effect pattern G1 or the gas play effect production pattern G2 (ie, the fray effect production pattern). It is determined to be higher than the probability (determined to be G1 or the effect effect pattern G2). For example, in this lottery process, the probability of winning the normal lose effect production pattern A can be 95/100, the probability of winning the gas production effect pattern G1 can be 3/100, and the gas production performance pattern G2 The probability of winning is 2/100. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the fluctuating effects due to the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2 from occurring too frequently.

  Although details will be described later, when a variation game with a normal loss variation pattern a is performed, a variation effect with a normal loss effect pattern A is always performed (a variation effect with a frustration effect pattern G1 or a fuzziness effect pattern G2). May be avoided).

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the normal loss variation pattern b, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the normal loss effect pattern B as shown in FIG. Here, the normal lose effect production pattern B is defined as a production of variation in which the production design is stopped in a broken manner without changing the production design and then performing the turn production and the reach production. In addition, the fluctuation effect of the normal lose effect pattern B is a fluctuation effect with a production time of 3 seconds. As a result, when a variation game based on the normal loss variation pattern b is performed, a variation effect based on the normal loss effect pattern B is performed in synchronization therewith.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the current variation game is the lose-reach variation pattern c, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the lose-reach effect pattern C as illustrated in FIG. Here, the lost reach production pattern C is defined as a variation production in which after the production design is changed, the production design is set to the reach state, the predetermined low expectation reach production is performed, and the production design is stopped at the reach loss eye. It has become. In addition, the fluctuation effect of the lose reach production pattern C is a fluctuation production with a production time of 60 seconds. As a result, when a variation game by the loserrech variation pattern c is performed, a variation effect by the loserrech effect pattern C is performed in synchronization with this.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the current variation game is the loss reach variation pattern d, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the loss reach effect pattern D as illustrated in FIG. Here, the lost reach production pattern D changes the production design, then brings the production design to the reach state, and the predetermined high expectation reach production (the expectation that is a big hit is higher than the low expectation reach production described above) (A suggestive reach production) is performed, and the production of the production is determined by stopping the production design at the reach of the reach. Further, the fluctuation effect of the lose reach production pattern D is a fluctuation production with a production time of 120 seconds. As a result, when a variation game with the loserrech variation pattern d is performed, a variation effect with the loserrech effect pattern D is performed in synchronization therewith.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the current variation game is the lose-reach variation pattern e, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the lose-reach effect pattern E as illustrated in FIG. Here, the lost reach production pattern E changes the production design, then makes a probable reach production production, puts the production design in the reach state, performs the low expectation reach production described above, and stops the production design at the reach miss. It is the one that defines the variable production to be performed. Further, the fluctuation effect of the lose reach production pattern E is a fluctuation production with a production time of 73 seconds. As a result, when a variation game with the loserrech variation pattern e is performed, a variation effect with the loserrech effect pattern E is performed in synchronization with this.

  In addition, when the variation pattern of the current variation game is the lose-reach variation pattern f, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the lose-reach effect pattern F as illustrated in FIG. Here, the lost reach production pattern F changes the production design, then makes a probable reach production production, puts the production design in the reach state, performs the above-described high expectation reach production, and stops the production design at the reach miss. It is the one that defines the variable production to be performed. Further, the fluctuation effect of the lose reach production pattern F is a fluctuation production with a production time of 133 seconds. As a result, when a variation game with the loserrech variation pattern f is performed, a variation effect with the loserrech effect pattern F is performed in synchronization therewith.

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the fuzzy variation pattern g, the effect supervising unit 202a determines the fuzzy effect pattern G1 or the fuzzy effect pattern G2 as shown in FIG. . As a result, when a variation game is performed using the gusseting variation pattern g, there are a time when a variation effect is performed by the gusseting performance pattern G1 and a time when a variation effect is performed by the gusseting performance pattern G2. is there. Note that, when a variation game with the fuzzy variation pattern g is performed, the variation effect by the normal loss effect pattern A or the normal loss effect pattern B is not performed.

  Here, in the case where a variation game with the fuzzy variation pattern g is performed, the variation effect based on the normal lose effect pattern A is not performed, but this is not restrictive. Even when a fluctuating game with the fuzzy fluctuation pattern g is performed, a fluctuating effect by the normal lose effect pattern A may be performed.

  Specifically, for example, when the variation pattern of the current variation game is the fluctuating variation pattern g, the production supervision unit 202a performs a known lottery process, and based on the lottery result, the normal lose production pattern You may determine whether it is set as A, the effect effect pattern G1, or the effect effect pattern G2.

  In this lottery process, the probability of winning the frustration effect pattern G1 or the frustration effect pattern G2 (that is, the probability determined to be the fuzziness effect pattern G1 or the fuzziness effect pattern G2) is the probability of winning the normal lose effect effect pattern A. It is determined to be higher than (that is, the probability determined as the normal lose effect production pattern A). For example, in this lottery process, the probability of winning the normal lose effect production pattern A can be 10/100, the probability of winning the gas production effect pattern G1 can be 50/100, and the gas production performance pattern G2. The probability of winning is 40/100. By doing in this way, it can prevent that the appearance rate of the fluctuation production | presentation by the gassing effect pattern G1 or the gassing effect pattern G2 becomes too low.

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the jackpot reach variation pattern h, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the jackpot reach effect pattern H as shown in FIG. Here, the jackpot reach production pattern H is a variation in which after the production symbol is changed, the production symbol is set to the reach state, the aforementioned low expectation reach production is performed, and the production symbol is stopped at the big hit (for example, the normal big hit). It has become a directing. Further, the variation effect of the jackpot reach production pattern H is a variation effect with a production time of 61 seconds. Thus, when a variation game with the jackpot reach variation pattern h is performed, a variation effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern H is performed in synchronization with this.

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the jackpot reach variation pattern i, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the jackpot reach effect pattern I as shown in FIG. Here, the jackpot reach production pattern I is a variation in which after the production symbol is changed, the production symbol is set to the reach state, the above-described high expectation reach production is performed, and the production symbol is stopped at the big hit (for example, the normal big hit). It has become a directing. Further, the variation effect of the jackpot reach production pattern I is a variation effect with a production time of 121 seconds. Thus, when a variation game with the jackpot reach variation pattern i is performed, a variation effect by the jackpot reach effect pattern I is performed in synchronization with this.

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the jackpot reach variation pattern j, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the jackpot reach effect pattern J as shown in FIG. Here, the jackpot reach production pattern J changes the production design, then performs the probability variation reach production, makes the production design reach state (reach state by the probability variation design), and performs the low expectation reach production described above, This is a variable production that stops the production symbol at the big hit (probable big hit). The variation effect of the jackpot reach production pattern J is a variation effect with a production time of 74 seconds. As a result, when a variation game with the jackpot reach variation pattern j is performed, a variation effect with the jackpot reach effect pattern J is performed in synchronization therewith.

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the jackpot reach variation pattern k, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the jackpot reach effect pattern K as shown in FIG. Here, the jackpot reach production pattern K changes the production design, and then performs the probability variation reach production, the production design is set to the reach state (reach state by the probability variation design), and the above-described high expectation reach production is performed. This is a variable production that stops the production symbol at the big hit (probable big hit). The variation effect of the jackpot reach production pattern K is a variation effect with a production time of 134 seconds. Thus, when a variation game with the jackpot reach variation pattern k is performed, a variation effect with the jackpot reach effect pattern K is performed in synchronization with this.

  When the variation pattern of the current variation game is the special hit variation pattern l, the effect supervision unit 202a determines the special hit effect pattern L as shown in FIG. Here, the special hit effect pattern L changes the effect design, and then performs a latent transition effect, sets the effect design to reach state, performs the low expectation reach effect described above, and directs the effect design to a special hit. The variable production to be stopped is defined. The special hit effect pattern L is a fluctuating effect with an effect time of 90 seconds. Thus, when a variation game with the special hit variation pattern 1 is performed, a variation effect with the special hit effect pattern L is performed in synchronization therewith.

(Example of specific effects by the gaming machine of the present embodiment)
Next, an example of a specific effect by the gaming machine 100 will be described. First, an example of the variation effect of the normal lose effect pattern will be described. FIG. 15A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a variation effect of a normal lose effect effect pattern. FIG. 15B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the variation effect of the normal lose effect pattern.

  FIGS. 15A and 15B show an example of the normal losing effect of the normal losing effect pattern A (normal losing effect of the effect time of 13 seconds). That is, the gaming machine 100 determines the normal loss variation pattern a by the main control unit 201 and the normal loss effect pattern A by the production supervision unit 202a, thereby producing the effects shown in FIGS. 15-1 and 15-2. Do.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 15-1 (t11), the gaming machine 100 first causes the image display unit 104 to start changing the effect symbol composed of the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3. When a predetermined period elapses after the start of the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 15-1 (t12), the left side represents one of the numbers “1 to 9” (“5” in the illustrated example). The symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped. The temporarily stopped left symbol Ez1 is displayed, for example, so as to slightly swing up and down and left and right on the display screen.

  When a predetermined period elapses after the left symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped, the right symbol Ez3 is also temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 15-1 (t13). In addition, since the normal lose effect is performed here, the right symbol Ez3 represents a number other than “5” (“6” in the illustrated example) of “1 to 9” so as not to reach the reach state. Is temporarily stopped.

  Then, when a predetermined period (13 seconds from the start of the change) has elapsed since the temporary stop of the right symbol Ez3, as shown in FIG. 15-2 (t14), one of the numbers “1-9” ( In the illustrated example, the middle symbol Ez2 is stopped so as to represent “1”), and the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 are also changed from the temporarily stopped state to the stopped state. As a result, in the normal lose effect shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, the effect symbols are stopped at the disparity of “5 · 1 · 6”.

  In addition, although illustration and detailed description are omitted, the gaming machine 100 starts, for example, the change of the effect design when the normal lose effect of the normal lose effect effect pattern B (normal lose effect of effect time 3 seconds) is performed. When 3 seconds have elapsed after the start of the fluctuation, the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3 are stopped substantially simultaneously so as to be broken.

  Next, an example of the fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern will be described. FIG. 16A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a fluctuating effect of a frustration effect pattern. FIG. 16-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern. FIGS. 16A and 16B show an example of the variation effect of the gassing effect pattern G1 that performs the probability variation reach effect. That is, in the gaming machine 100, when the main control unit 201 determines the normal loss variation pattern a or the fuzzy variation pattern g and the production control unit 202a determines the fuzzy effect pattern G1, FIGS. -2 is performed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 16-1 (t21), the gaming machine 100 first causes the image display unit 104 to start changing the effect symbol composed of the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3. When a predetermined period elapses after the start of the fluctuation, the probability variation reach effect is performed. With this probability variation reach production, for example, first, “Warning!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. 16-1 (t22), and then “reach with probability variation design” as shown in FIG. 16-1 (t23). Is the chance? "

  Then, when a predetermined period has passed thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16-2 (t24), the left symbol Ez1 represents one of the numbers “1-9” (“5” in the illustrated example). Is temporarily stopped. In addition, when the gaming machine 100 performs the probability variation reach production, as shown in FIG. 16-2 (t24), when the probability variation symbol is temporarily stopped, the effect image Ef is displayed to emphasize this. May be.

  When a predetermined period elapses after the left symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped, the right symbol Ez3 is also temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 16-2 (t25). Note that, in the example described here, the fluctuating effect of the gassing effect pattern G1 is performed. For this reason, the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped so as to represent a number other than “5” (“6” in the illustrated example) of “1 to 9” so as not to reach the reach state.

  Then, when a predetermined period (13 seconds from the start of the change) has elapsed since the temporary stop of the right symbol Ez3, as shown in FIG. 16-2 (t26), one of the numbers “1-9” ( In the illustrated example, the middle symbol Ez2 is stopped so as to represent “1”), and the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 are also changed from the temporarily stopped state to the stopped state. As a result, in the fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern G1 shown in FIGS. 16-1 and 16-2, the effect symbol is stopped with a variation of “5.1.6”.

  FIG. 17A is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of an example of a fluctuating effect of a fuzzy effect pattern. FIG. 17-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 4) of an example of the fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern. FIGS. 17A and 17B show an example of the variation effect of the gassing effect pattern G2 that performs the latent transition effect. That is, in the gaming machine 100, when the main control unit 201 determines the normal loss variation pattern a or the fuzzy variation pattern g and the production control unit 202a determines the fuzzy effect pattern G2, FIGS. -2 is performed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 17-1 (t31), the gaming machine 100 first causes the image display unit 104 to start changing the effect symbol composed of the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3. Then, when a predetermined period elapses after the start of the fluctuation, a latent transition effect is performed. With this latent shift effect, for example, first, “Warning!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. 17-1 (t32), and then “Hidden mode is entered?” As shown in FIG. 17-1 (t33). Is displayed.

  Then, when a predetermined period has passed thereafter, as shown in FIG. 17-2 (t34), the left symbol Ez1 represents one of the numbers “1 to 9” (“5” in the illustrated example). Is temporarily stopped.

  When a predetermined period elapses after the left symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped, the right symbol Ez3 is also temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 17-2 (t35). Note that, in the example described here, a fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern G2 is performed. For this reason, the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped so as to represent a number other than “5” (“6” in the illustrated example) of “1 to 9” so as not to reach the reach state.

  Then, when a predetermined period (13 seconds from the start of fluctuation) has elapsed since the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped, as shown in FIG. 17-2 (t36), one of the numbers “1-9” ( In the illustrated example, the middle symbol Ez2 is stopped so as to represent “1”), and the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 are also changed from the temporarily stopped state to the stopped state. As a result, in the fluctuating effect of the frustration effect pattern G2 shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the effect symbol is stopped with a variation of “5 · 1 · 6”.

  Next, an example of the variation effect of the lose reach effect pattern will be described. FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of a variation effect of a lose reach effect pattern. FIG. 18-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of an example of the variation effect of the lose reach effect pattern. FIG. 18C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating an example of the variation effect of the lose reach effect pattern.

  FIGS. 18A, 18B, and 18C illustrate an example of the variation effect of the loss reach effect pattern F that performs the high expectation reach effect after the probability variation reach effect. That is, the gaming machine 100 determines the loss reach fluctuation pattern f by the main control unit 201 and the effects shown in FIG. 18-1 to FIG. 18-3 when the play control unit 202a determines the loss reach effect pattern F. Do.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 18-1 (t41), the gaming machine 100 first causes the image display unit 104 to start changing the effect symbol composed of the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3. Then, when a predetermined period elapses after the start of the fluctuation, as shown in FIGS. 18-1 (t42) and 18-1 (t43), as in FIGS. 16-1 (t22) and 16-1 (t23), Produce a probable reach.

  Then, when a predetermined period has passed thereafter, as shown in FIG. 18-2 (t44), the left symbol Ez1 represents one of the numbers “1 to 9” (“5” in the illustrated example). Is temporarily stopped. Further, as described above, at this time, the effect image Ef may be displayed as shown in FIG. 18-2 (t44).

  When a predetermined period elapses after the left symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped, the right symbol Ez3 is also temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 18-2 (t45). In the example described here, the fluctuation effect of the lose reach effect pattern F is performed. For this reason, the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped at “5” so as to reach the reach state. Further, as described above, the effect image Ef may be displayed at this time as shown in FIG. 18-2 (t45). As a result, the production symbol becomes a reach state of “5” which is a probability variation symbol.

  Then, the gaming machine 100 starts to play a movie for a high expectation reach production (a movie for a high expectation reach production and a lose reach). In the example described here, as shown in FIG. 18-2 (t46) or the like, a hero character (white character on the right side in the figure) and an enemy character (left side in the figure) are shown as a movie for high expectation reach production. It is assumed that a movie showing a state of fighting with a hatched character is displayed.

  When the gaming machine 100 is playing a movie for high expectation reach production, as shown in FIG. 18-2 (t46) or the like, the game machine 100 displays the production symbol in a reduced size, and further displays a corner ( In the illustrated example, it may be displayed near the upper right corner). In this way, it is possible to improve the visibility of a movie for high expectation reach production.

  In the example described here, since it is a fluctuating effect of the lost reach effect pattern F, the movie for the high expectation reach effect is finally the main character as shown in FIG. 18-3 (t47). Defeat the enemy character.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 18-3 (t48), the gaming machine 100 stops the middle symbol Ez2 so as to become a reach-losing eye with the completion of the reproduction of the movie for high expectation reach production. Accordingly, the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 are also changed from the temporarily stopped state to the stopped state. As a result, in the variation effect of the loss reach effect pattern F shown in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the effect symbol is stopped at the reach loss eye such as “5 · 4 · 5”.

  Next, an example of the variation effect of the jackpot reach effect pattern will be described. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the variation effect of the jackpot reach effect pattern. Here, an example of the variation effect of the jackpot reach effect pattern K in which the high expectation reach effect is performed after the probability change reach effect is performed will be described. That is, the gaming machine 100 performs an effect described here when the main control unit 201 determines the jackpot reach variation pattern k and the effect supervision unit 202a determines the jackpot reach effect pattern K.

  In this case, it is the same as the example shown in FIG. 18-1 (t41) to FIG. 18-2 (t46) until the production of the high expectation reach production movie is started with the production symbol as the reach state of the probability variation design. Therefore, illustration and detailed description during this period are omitted.

  In the movie for the high expectation reach effect in the case of the variable effect of the jackpot reach effect pattern K, as shown in FIG. 19 (t51), the main character finally wins the enemy character.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 stops the middle symbol Ez2 so as to become a probable big hit as shown in FIG. 19 (t52) with the completion of the reproduction of the movie for high expectation reach production. Accordingly, the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 are also changed from the temporarily stopped state to the stopped state. As a result, in the variation production of the jackpot reach production pattern K shown in FIG. 19, the production symbol is stopped at the probability variation big hit such as “5 · 5 · 5”.

  Next, an example of the variation effect of the special hit effect pattern will be described. FIG. 20A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) of an example of a variation effect of a special hit effect pattern. FIG. 20B is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of the variation effect of the special hit effect pattern. FIG. 20C is an explanatory diagram (part 3) of an example of the variation effect of the special hit effect pattern.

  FIGS. 20A, 20B, and 20C illustrate an example of the variation effect of the special hit effect pattern L in which the latent transition effect is performed after the latent transition effect is performed. That is, the gaming machine 100 determines the special hit variation pattern l by the main control unit 201 and the effects shown in FIG. 20-1 to FIG. 20-3 when the special game effect pattern L is determined by the production control unit 202a. Do.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 20-1 (t61), the gaming machine 100 first causes the image display unit 104 to start changing the effect symbol composed of the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3. When a predetermined period has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation, as shown in FIGS. 20-1 (t62) and 20-1 (t63), as in FIGS. 17-1 (t32) and 17-1 (t33), Produce the hidden transition.

  Then, when a predetermined period elapses thereafter, as shown in FIG. 20-2 (t64), the left symbol Ez1 represents one of the numbers “1-9” (“6” in the illustrated example). Is temporarily stopped. When a predetermined period elapses after the left symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped, the right symbol Ez3 is also temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 20-2 (t65). Here, the variation effect of the special hit effect pattern L is performed. For this reason, the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped at “6” so as to reach the reach state.

  In addition, since the reach effect performed by the special hit effect pattern L is a low expectation reach effect, in this case, unlike the examples illustrated in FIGS. 18A to 18C and FIG. Reach production movies are not played.

  When a predetermined period elapses after the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped, the middle symbol Ez2 is temporarily stopped so as to be a special hit as shown in FIG. 20-2 (t66). And the gaming machine 100 performs the latent transition effect after the temporary stop of the special hit. With this latent transition effect, for example, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (t67), “latent mode entry!” Is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20-3 (t68), the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3 are stopped as they are. As a result, in the fluctuating effect of the fuzzy effect pattern G1 shown in FIGS. 20-1 to 20-3, the effect symbol is stopped at a special hit such as “6/7/6”.

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 can perform a probability variation reach production that can increase the player's expectation for the probability variation gaming state. Furthermore, this probability variation reach production effect can be performed in the variation production by the frustration production pattern, that is, even when the jackpot determination result is lost and the reach production is not performed.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can increase the chances of increasing the player's expectation for the probability variation gaming state. Furthermore, the gaming machine 100 can increase the appearance rate of the probability variation reach production without increasing the appearance rate of the reach production, so the appearance rate of the probability variation reach production without reducing the reliability to the jackpot by the reach performance. Can be increased.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 can perform a latent transition effect that can increase the player's expectation of the latent-probable gaming state. Furthermore, this latent transition effect can be performed in the variation effect by the frustration effect pattern, that is, when the big hit determination result is lost and the latent transition effect is not performed.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 100 can increase the chances of increasing the player's expectation for the latent game state. Furthermore, since the gaming machine 100 can increase the appearance rate of the latent transition effect without increasing the appearance rate of the latent transition effect, it reduces the reliability of being in the latent promising gaming state by the latent transition effect. It is possible to increase the appearance rate of the hidden transition effect.

  Further, even if the gaming machine 100 is a case where the jackpot determination result is a loss and a specific effect such as a reach effect is not performed, the gaming machine 100 determines the fluctuating variation pattern g with a predetermined probability regardless of the number of holds U, It is possible to play a fluctuating game with a fluctuating time of 13 seconds (to ensure a staging time of 13 seconds), and assign this time to a probable reach production effect or a latent transition production effect to perform these.

  Further, in the example described above, even when the variation game with the normal loss variation pattern a is performed, the variation effect by the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2 is performed, and the probability variation reach production effect or Although it has been made possible to produce a hidden transition effect, the present invention is not limited to this. When the variation game based on the normal loss variation pattern a is performed, the probability variation reach production effect or the latent transition production effect may not be performed.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram (No. 1) showing a modified example of the processing content of the variation effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment. In this case, as shown in FIG. 21, the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 configures the normal loss variation pattern a without associating the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2. In this way, when the main control unit 201 determines the normal loss variation pattern a, the effect supervision unit 202a determines, for example, the normal loss effect pattern A, and the effect effect pattern G1 or the effect effect pattern. G2 is not decided.

  By doing so, it is possible to reduce the appearance rate of the fluctuating effects by the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2, and the probability transition reach effect by the gassing effect pattern G1 and the latent transition effect by the gassing effect pattern G2. It is possible to prevent the effects from occurring too often, and to prevent the player from feeling bothered by these roaring effects.

  Further, for example, the effect supervising unit 202a may be configured to store a history of the changed effect pattern determined in the past, and the changed effect pattern may be determined based on this history. FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram (No. 2) showing a modified example of the processing content of the variation effect pattern determination in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 14A, the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 corresponds to the normal loss variation pattern a in addition to the normal loss effect pattern A, as well as the frustration effect pattern G1 and the frustration effect pattern G2. It is attached and configured. Further, in this case, as shown in FIG. 22, the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to store, for example, the RAM 243 of the effect control unit 202a in the history of the change effect pattern determined by the effect control unit 202a in the last 20 times. Keep it.

  Then, when the main control unit 201 determines the normal loss variation pattern a, the production supervision unit 202a refers to this history and includes the frustration production pattern G1 or the like among the variation production patterns most recently determined 20 times. It is determined whether or not the gassing effect pattern G2 is included. If it is determined that the gassing effect pattern G1 or the gassing effect pattern G2 is included, the normal loss effect pattern A is determined, and it is determined that the gassing effect pattern G1 or the gassing effect pattern G2 is not included. In such a case, it is determined to be a frustration effect pattern G1 or a fuzziness effect pattern G2. By doing in this way, the fluctuating effect by the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2 can be performed at an appropriate appearance rate.

  In addition, the normal loss variation pattern g is configured by associating the normal loss effect pattern A in addition to the fuzziness effect pattern G1 and the fuzziness effect pattern G2, and the effect control unit 202a is Even when the variation pattern g is determined to be a transition, it is determined with reference to this history whether or not the variation effect pattern determined in the last 20 times includes the gasification effect pattern G1 or the effect effect pattern G2. You may make it do. When it is determined that the gassing effect pattern G1 or the gassing effect pattern G2 is included, the normal loss effect pattern A is determined, and the gassing effect pattern G1 or the gassing effect pattern G2 is not included. If it is determined, it may be determined to be a frustration effect pattern G1 or a fuzziness effect pattern G2.

  By doing so, it is possible to reduce the appearance rate of the fluctuating effects by the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2, and the probability transition reach effect by the gassing effect pattern G1 and the latent transition effect by the gassing effect pattern G2. It is possible to prevent the effects from occurring too often, and to prevent the player from feeling bothered by these roaring effects.

  In the present embodiment, since the variation time due to the normal loss variation pattern a and the variation time due to the frustration variation pattern g are the same, as described above, when the variation game is performed according to the normal loss variation pattern a The same variation effect (variation effect by the normal lose effect effect pattern A, the effect effect effect pattern G1, and the effect effect effect pattern G2) can be performed when the change game with the change effect pattern g is performed. .

  The variation time due to the normal loss variation pattern a may be different from the variation time due to the fuzz variation variation pattern g. However, in this case, the normal loss variation pattern a has a normal value from the viewpoint of securing the production time. If the main control unit 201 determines the normal loss variation pattern a by associating the loss production pattern A with the absence effect pattern G1 and the absence effect pattern G2, the variation due to the normal loss effect pattern A It is preferable that an effect is performed so that a fluctuating effect is not performed by the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2.

  Similarly, in such a case, the main control unit 201 is configured to associate the gassing variation pattern g with the gassing effect pattern G1 and the gassing effect pattern G2 and not associate the normal loss effect pattern A with the pattern. When it is determined to be the fuzzy variation pattern g, it is preferable that the fluctuating effect by the fuzzy effect pattern G1 or the fuzzy effect pattern G2 is performed and the fluctuating effect by the normal loss effect pattern A is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation reach production and the latent shift production production are provided as the production effects, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a configuration in which only one of the probability variation reach production effect and the latent transition production effect may be provided, or a configuration in which another production effect is provided in addition to the probability variation reach production effect and the latent transition production effect may be employed.

  In this case, as another squeak effect, for example, a pseudo squeak effect that envisages the possibility of a so-called “pseudo continuation effect” being performed. For example, in this case, the pseudo-continuous production can be performed before the reach production (more specifically, the pseudo-continuous production is performed with a high probability before the high expectation reach production and with a low probability before the low expectation reach production. And a pseudo-continuous effect can be performed before the pseudo-continuous effect. Then, such a pseudo-continuous effect can also be performed when a variation game with the fuzzy variation pattern g is performed. However, the pseudo-continuous production is not developed after the pseudo-continuous production when the fluctuating game with the fuzzy variation pattern g is performed.

  In addition, as another hit production, for example, a reach production effect can be mentioned that merely gives a possibility that a reach production (not limited to a reach production using a probable variation pattern) may be performed. For example, in this case, the reach production effect can be performed before the reach production (for example, the reach production effect can be performed with a high probability before the high expectation reach production and with a low probability before the low expectation reach production). In addition, it is configured so that a reach-making effect can be performed before the reach effect. Then, such a reach production effect can also be performed when a variation game with the fuzz variation variation pattern g is performed. However, after the reach-rolling effect when the variation game based on the fluctuating variation pattern g is performed, the game is not developed into the reach effect.

  Further, the main control unit 201 may be configured to make a prior determination, and the production supervision unit 202a may be configured to continuously perform the roaring effect in a plurality of variable games based on the prior determination result. . FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a case in which a roaring effect is continuously performed in a plurality of variable games based on a prior determination result.

  In this case, when the determination information is acquired, the main control unit 201 determines in advance the jackpot determination result based on the determination information and the variation pattern of the variation game based on the determination information. Since the prior determination is a known technique, illustration and detailed description are omitted, but when the main control unit 201 acquires the determination information (that is, before the start condition is established), the determination information is described above. The same process as the winning determination, jackpot symbol determination, and variation pattern determination may be performed.

  In this way, when the determination information is acquired, the jackpot determination result based on the determination information and the variation pattern of the variation game based on the determination information can be obtained as the prior determination result of the determination information. In this case, the main control unit 201 notifies the preliminarily determined result to the effect supervising unit 202a or the like every time prior determination is performed.

  At time t71 in FIG. 23, it is assumed that the gaming machine 100 stores two pieces of determination information, determination information H1 and determination information H2. Here, the determination information H1 and the determination information H2 are determination information acquired by winning the first starting port 105, and the determination information H1 is determination information acquired earlier in time series than the determination information H2. (That is, determination information used earlier in the jackpot determination).

  In addition, the determination information H1 and the determination information H2 are determination information of a pre-determination result and a normal loss fluctuation pattern (specifically, a normal loss fluctuation pattern a because the holding number U <3 in this case). To do.

  Further, at time t71, the gaming machine 100 does not play the big hit game and the small hit game, and does not play the variable game. For this reason, the start condition for performing the variable game based on the determination information H1 is established at time t71, and the gaming machine 100 performs a big hit determination based on the determination information H1 immediately after the time t71, and starts the variable game based on the determination information H1. did. Thus, immediately after time t71, the determination information stored by the main control unit 201 is only the determination information H2 as shown in FIG.

  Then, it is assumed that the game ball wins the first starting port 105 at time t72 during the variable game based on the determination information H1. In this case, the gaming machine 100 newly acquires determination information H3 for this winning. That is, at time t72, the determination information stored by the main control unit 201 becomes determination information H2 and determination information H3 as shown in FIG.

  Here, it is assumed that the determination information H3 is determination information that causes the roaring effect because the prior determination result is a variation pattern that is associated with the variation effect pattern that causes the roaring effect.

  Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the determination information H3 is determination information of which the pre-determination result is “probable big hit” and “big hit reach fluctuation pattern k”, that is, determination information for performing a probable reach reach effect. In this case, the gaming machine 100 performs the probability variation reach production effect in the variation game based on the determination information H2 performed from the timing t73 (the timing immediately after the variation game based on the determination information H1 ends). Specifically, in this case, since the variation pattern of the variation game based on the determination information H2 is the normal loss variation pattern a, during the variation game based on the determination information H2, the variation effect based on the frustration effect pattern G1 is performed. As a result, the probability variation reach production is performed during the variation game based on the determination information H2.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 also performs the probability variation reach production effect in the variation game based on the determination information H3 performed from the timing t74 (the timing immediately after the variation game based on the determination information H2 is finished). Specifically, in this case, since the variation pattern of the variation game based on the determination information H3 is the jackpot reach variation pattern k, the variation effect based on the jackpot reach effect pattern K is performed during the variation game based on the determination information H3. Thereby, the probability variation reach production is performed even during the variation game based on the determination information H3.

  As described above, when the gaming machine 100 stores the determination information for performing the roaring effect, the same roaring effect is continuously performed in the variation game based on the determination information and the previous variation game. Good. If it does in this way, it can control that a player's proof with respect to a roaring effect deteriorates, raising the appearance rate of the roaring effect. In other words, the last sword effect produced in the last sword effect will be developed into a subsequent sword effect. Therefore, this development leads to a previous sword effect (a sword effect that did not develop into a subsequent effect). It is possible to recover the feeling of the player's resentment that has deteriorated due to the above, and to give the player a sense of expectation that “it may be developed” even when the resentment is performed subsequently.

  In the example described above, a specific example has been described in which the determination result H3 is determined in advance as the jackpot reach fluctuation pattern k. However, the determination information H3 is determined in advance as the jackpot reach fluctuation pattern j and the loss reach reach. Even in the case of the variation pattern e or the loss reach variation pattern f, an effect is produced in the same manner as the example described above.

  Further, for example, when the pre-determination result of the determination information H3 is the special hit variation pattern l, the latent shift effect is performed in the variation game based on the determination information H2. Specifically, in this case, during the changing game based on the determination information H2, a changing effect is performed using the gassing effect pattern G2. Thus, in this case, the latent shift effect is performed during the changing game based on the determination information H2.

  In this case, the gaming machine 100 also performs a latent transition effect even in a variable game based on the determination information H3. Specifically, in this case, the variation pattern of the variation game based on the determination information H3 is the special hit variation pattern l. Therefore, during the variation game based on the determination information H3, the variation effect based on the special hit effect pattern L is performed. Thus, in this case, the latent transition effect is also performed during the changing game based on the determination information H3.

  Further, from the viewpoint of continuously performing the same roaring effect in a plurality of variable games, the gaming machine 100 determines that the preliminary determination result of the determination information H3 is a fluctuating variation pattern g, May cause a fluctuating effect by the frustration effect pattern G1, and in accordance with this, a fluctuating effect by the fuzzy effect pattern G1 may also be performed in a fluctuating game by the determination information H3. Also in this case, the probability reach reach effect is performed in the variation game based on the determination information H2 and the variation game based on the determination information H3.

  Similarly, if the pre-determination result of the determination information H3 is the fluctuating variation pattern g, in the fluctuating game based on the determination information H2, a fluctuating effect is performed by the fuzzing effect pattern G2, and the determination is made accordingly. Even in a variation game based on the information H3, a variation effect may be performed using the gassing effect pattern G2. In this case as well, the latent transition effect is performed in the variation game based on the determination information H2 and the variation game based on the determination information H3.

  Further, in the example described above, the probability variation reach production effect is displayed as “Warning!”, And then “an opportunity is reached if the probability variation symbol is reached?” Is not limited to this. The probability variation reach production may be any effect that can cause the player to expect the development to a specific effect that suggests that there is a possibility of entering a probability variation game state, and the production mode is determined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. It may be determined arbitrarily.

  For example, a reach effect that does not normally stop the jackpot eye when either the probability jackpot or reach lose eye is stopped (that is, when the jackpot judgment result is a probability jackpot or lose, Reach production which is not performed in some cases (hereinafter referred to as “special reach production”) may be provided, and the probable reach production production may be a production that encourages development to this special reach production. Hereinafter, an example of the probability variation reach production in such a case will be described.

  FIG. 24A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating another example of a probability variation reach production effect. FIG. 24-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) illustrating another example of the probability variation reach production. FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2 show an example of a case where the special reach effect is not performed after the probability variation reach effect. For example, when a variation game with a fuzzy variation pattern g is performed, an effect described here may be performed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 24-1 (t81), the gaming machine 100 first causes the image display unit 104 to start changing the effect symbol composed of the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3. When a predetermined period elapses after the start of the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 24-1 (t82), the left side represents one of the numbers “1 to 9” (“5” in the illustrated example). The symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped.

  When a predetermined period has elapsed after the left symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped, the right symbol Ez3 is also temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 24-1 (t83). For example, at this time, the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped so as to represent a number other than “5” (“6” in the illustrated example) of “1 to 9” so as not to reach the reach state.

  Subsequently, the gaming machine 100 performs a probability variation reach production. The probability variation reach production in this case is performed by displaying the chance symbol Cz1 as shown in FIG. 24-2 (t84), for example. In other words, in this case, the chance symbol Cz1 is not displayed unless the probability variation reach production is performed. Here, the chance symbol Cz <b> 1 is a symbol that can make the player expect development to a special reach production (in the example shown, a symbol with a character “special reach”).

  For example, at this time, the gaming machine 100 causes the chance symbol Cz1 to be displayed over any number that can be represented by the middle symbol Ez2. Specifically, for example, the middle symbol Ez2 is a symbol string in which numbers from “1” to “9” are virtually arranged, but the gaming machine 100 is on any of these numbers (shown in the figure). In the example, the chance symbol Cz1 is displayed over “9”), and the middle symbol Ez2 in this state is changed (that is, the chance symbol Cz1 and the number where the chance symbol Cz1 is overlapped) are changed. . At this time, the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol Ez2 is lowered so that the player can follow the chance symbol Cz1 with his eyes.

  When the special reach effect is not performed after the probability change reach effect, as shown in FIG. 24-2 (t85), the numbers other than the numbers on which the chance symbols Cz1 are superimposed are stopped so that the middle symbol Ez2 is represented ( In the example shown in the figure, “1”), and accordingly, the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 are also changed from the temporarily stopped state to the stopped state.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 overlaps the chance symbol Cz1 with the number next to the number finally represented by the middle symbol Ez2, so that the middle symbol Ez2 immediately before stopping (that is, the fluctuation rate of the middle symbol Ez2 is changed). When the speed is sufficiently low), it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “it may stop at the chance symbol Cz1”. Furthermore, if the chance symbol Cz1 is superimposed on the number one before the number finally represented by the middle symbol Ez2, the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating another example of the probability variation reach production effect. FIG. 25 shows an example in which the special reach effect is performed after the probability change reach effect. For example, when a variation game with the jackpot reach variation pattern k or the lose reach variation pattern f is performed, the effects described here may be performed. Further, a variation pattern for performing the effect described here may be provided separately.

  In this case, it is the same as the case shown in FIGS. 24-1 and 24-2 until the probability variation reach production effect is displayed (the chance symbol Cz1 is displayed) after the effect symbol is changed. That is, after changing the production symbol, the chance symbol Cz1 is superimposed on any number of the middle symbol Ez2, and then the middle symbol Ez2 is varied and displayed. This is the same as (t81) to FIG. 24-2 (t84). For this reason, illustration and detailed description during this period are omitted.

  Then, when the special reach effect is performed after the probability change reach effect, as shown in FIG. 25 (t91), the number on which the chance symbol Cz1 is superimposed is temporarily stopped so that the middle symbol Ez2 appears (in the example shown, “ 9 "). Thereafter, the effect symbol is changed again as shown in FIG. 25 (t92), and this time, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the reach state by the probability variation symbol as shown in FIG. 25 (t93). After this, illustration and detailed description are omitted, but for example, a movie for special reach production is played, and if the big hit determination result is a probable big hit, the production pattern is stopped at the probable big hit, If the jackpot determination result is a loss, the effect symbol is stopped at the reach loss eye.

  In this way, the chance symbol Cz1 is displayed on any of the symbols (for example, the middle symbol Ez2) for which the probability variation reach production is changed, and the symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the chance symbol Cz1. It is good also as an effect which inquires whether or not.

  Further, in the example described above, the latent shift effect is displayed as “Warning!” And then “Is latent mode rushed?” Is displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The latent transition hitting effect may be any effect that can cause the player to expect development to a specific effect that suggests that there is a possibility of becoming a latent gaming state, and the effect mode is determined by the manufacturer of the gaming machine 100. It may be determined arbitrarily.

  For example, as for the latent-shifting effect, as in the above-described example of the probability variation reach effect, a predetermined chance symbol (for example, a chance symbol Cz2 described later) may be displayed. Hereinafter, an example of the latent transition effect in such a case will be described.

  FIG. 26A is an explanatory diagram (part 1) illustrating another example of the latent transition effect. FIG. 26-2 is an explanatory diagram (part 2) of another example of the latent transition effect. FIG. 26A and FIG. 26B illustrate an example in which the latent transition effect is not performed after the latent transition effect. For example, when a variation game with a fuzzy variation pattern g is performed, an effect described here may be performed.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (t101), the gaming machine 100 first causes the image display unit 104 to start changing the effect symbol composed of the left symbol Ez1, the middle symbol Ez2, and the right symbol Ez3. When a predetermined period elapses after the start of the fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 26-1 (t102), the left side represents one of the numbers “1 to 9” (“5” in the illustrated example). The symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped.

  When a predetermined period has elapsed after the left symbol Ez1 is temporarily stopped, the right symbol Ez3 is also temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. 26-1 (t103). For example, at this time, the right symbol Ez3 is temporarily stopped so as to represent a number other than “5” (“6” in the illustrated example) of “1 to 9” so as not to reach the reach state.

  Subsequently, the gaming machine 100 performs a latent transition effect. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 26-2 (t104), the latent transition effect is performed by displaying the chance symbol Cz2. In other words, in this case, the chance symbol Cz <b> 2 is not displayed unless the latent transition effect is performed. Here, the chance symbol Cz <b> 2 is a symbol that can make the player expect to develop into a latent transition effect (in the example shown, a symbol with the word “latent transition”).

  For example, at this time, the gaming machine 100 causes the chance symbol Cz2 to be displayed over any number that can be represented by the middle symbol Ez2. Specifically, for example, the middle symbol Ez2 is a symbol string in which numbers from “1” to “9” are virtually arranged, but the gaming machine 100 is on any of these numbers (shown in the figure). In the example, the chance symbol Cz2 is overlaid and displayed on “9” in the example, and the middle symbol Ez2 in this state is changed (that is, the chance symbol Cz2 and the number on which the chance symbol Cz2 is overlapped) are changed. . At this time, the fluctuation speed of the middle symbol Ez2 is lowered so that the player can follow the chance symbol Cz2 with his eyes.

  Then, when the latent transition effect is not performed after the latent transition effect, as shown in FIG. 26-2 (t105), the numbers other than the numbers on which the chance symbol Cz2 is superimposed are stopped so that the middle symbol Ez2 is represented ( In the example shown in the figure, “1”), and accordingly, the left symbol Ez1 and the right symbol Ez3 are also changed from the temporarily stopped state to the stopped state.

  Note that the gaming machine 100 overlaps the chance symbol Cz2 with the number next to the number that the middle symbol Ez2 finally represents, so that the middle symbol Ez2 immediately before the middle symbol Ez2 is stopped (that is, the fluctuation rate of the middle symbol Ez2 is changed). When the speed is sufficiently low), it is possible to increase the player's expectation that “the chance symbol Cz2 may stop”. Furthermore, if the chance symbol Cz2 is superimposed on the number immediately before the number finally represented by the middle symbol Ez2, the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram (part 3) illustrating another example of the latent transition effect. FIG. 27 shows an example in which the latent transition effect is performed after the latent transition effect. For example, when a variation game with a special hit variation pattern l is performed, an effect described here may be performed.

  In this case, the process from changing the effect symbol to performing the latent transition effect (displaying the chance symbol Cz2) is the same as that shown in FIGS. 26A and 26B. That is, after changing the effect design, the chance symbol Cz2 is superimposed on one of the numbers of the middle symbol Ez2, and then the middle symbol Ez2 is varied and displayed. This is the same as (t101) to FIG. 26-2 (t104). For this reason, illustration and detailed description during this period are omitted.

  Then, when the special reach effect is performed after the latent shift effect, as shown in FIG. 27 (t111), the number on which the chance symbol Cz2 is superimposed is temporarily stopped so that the middle symbol Ez2 appears (in the example shown, “ 9 "). Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (t112), “latent mode entry!” Is displayed, and after the display, as shown in FIG. 27 (t113), a special hit (in this case, “5, 9, 6”) is displayed. Is a special hit), the production design stops.

  In this way, the chance symbol Cz2 is displayed on any of the symbols (for example, the middle symbol Ez2) whose fluctuating transition effect is changed, and the symbol is stopped (temporarily stopped) at the chance symbol Cz2. It is good also as an effect which inquires whether or not.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the interest of the game by increasing the chances of increasing the player's expectation for the specific game state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 104 Image display part 105 1st starting opening 106 2nd starting opening 109 Main prize winning opening 201 Main control part 202 Production control part 202a Production control part 202b Image / sound control part 301 Judgment part 302 Game state control part 303 Determination part 304 effect execution unit 311 special symbol control unit 312 per game execution unit

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An acquisition means for acquiring determination information used for determining whether or not to perform a special game advantageous to the player by passing the game ball through a predetermined starting area;
Storage means capable of storing the determination information acquired by the acquisition means up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Of the determination information stored by the storage means, determination means for determining whether or not to perform the special game based on determination information that satisfies a predetermined start condition ;
A determination unit that determines a variation pattern for indicating the determination result based on the determination result of the determination unit;
In accordance with the variation pattern determined by the determining unit, an effect executing unit that performs a predetermined effect;
After the special game is performed, a game state control means capable of making a specific game state advantageous to the player;
With
The determining means includes
When determining to a specific variation pattern that performs a special effect suggesting that there is a possibility that the special game may be performed, and when determining to a non-specific variation pattern that does not perform the special effect ,
When determining the non-specific variation pattern, it may be determined to a special variation pattern that specifies a certain stage time regardless of the number of pieces of determination information stored by the storage means,
The production execution means
In response to determined the specific change pattern, develop into specific the special effect suggesting the possibility that becomes a specific game state after the is the special game with special game is executed has been performed There is a case where the first production that develops to the specific special production is performed after performing the production production that suggests that,
In response to being determined to be the non-specific variation pattern, there is a case where a second effect that does not develop into the specific special effect is performed after the turn effect is performed .
Among previous SL nonspecific change pattern, game machine and performing the second effect and is determined Ru special variation pattern. The non-specific variation pattern includes the special variation pattern and a normal variation pattern that specifies a different production time depending on the number of pieces of determination information stored by the storage unit,
The production execution means
The probability of performing the second effect is lower when the non-specific variation pattern is determined as the normal variation pattern than when determined as the special variation pattern. Game machines.

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