JP6712981B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine, and particularly to a pachinko machine.

Among the gaming machines represented by the pachinko machines, there are those that switch the effect mode and perform an effect corresponding to the current effect mode. (For example, patent document 1).

JP, 2016-97166, A

In such a gaming machine, the contents of the effect to be executed correspond to the effect mode, and there is a possibility that the interest of the game may be reduced.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a game while switching the effect modes.

According to the present invention, it is determined whether or not to set an advantageous state advantageous to the player for each symbol variation, and whether or not it is determined whether or not the symbol is one effect which is performed in one symbol variation. A game machine that executes a result notification effect for informing a result of whether or not a change is applicable, based on an effect mode setting unit that sets one effect mode from a plurality of effect modes and an effect mode that is set. , A production route setting unit that sets one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined from a plurality of types of production routes, wherein the production mode setting unit is a production that can be set as the production mode. It is possible to set a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode in which the combinations of routes are different from each other, and the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the first effect mode. The effect mode being set is switched in the order of three effect modes, and the effect route setting means sets a first effect route, a second effect route, and a predetermined effect route as the effect route. It is possible, and when the first effect mode is set, the first effect route can be set, while the second effect route is not set, and the second effect route is not set. When the effect mode is set, the first effect route and the second effect route can be set, and when the third effect mode is set, the second effect route is set. While the route can be set, the first effect route is not set, and the predetermined effect route is set to the advantageous game state more than the first effect route and the second effect route. It is disadvantageous with respect to the probability of being performed, or disadvantageous with respect to the magnitude of the advantage of the advantageous game state , and the production route setting means further, when the first production mode is set, the second It is possible to set the predetermined effect route in both the case where the effect mode is set and the case where the third effect mode is set, and the result notification by the second effect route is possible. run time of the effect is, the first Unlike demonstration execution time of the result notification effect by route, the average variation time is the average value of the variation time required for one symbol variation, the first effect mode, The second effect mode, the third effect mode, becomes shorter in this order, or the average change time is in the order of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode. Gaming machine is provided, wherein a long Rukoto.

Further, according to the present invention, a plurality of types that determine whether or not to set an advantageous state advantageous to the player for each symbol variation and determine the variation time in which the symbol variation is executed A plurality of types of variation pattern tables in which the variation patterns are set are stored, the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table corresponding to the staying state, and the effect is executed in one symbol variation. A game machine that executes a result notification effect for informing a result of determination whether or not the one symbol is changed, and an effect mode setting means for setting one effect mode from a plurality of kinds of effect modes, and an effect that is set. Based on the mode, from a plurality of types of production route, the production route setting means for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined, and, the production mode setting means, as the production mode, It is possible to set a first effect mode, a second effect mode, and a third effect mode in which combinations of effect routes that can be set are different from each other, and the first effect mode and the second effect. The effect mode being set is switched in the order of the mode and the third effect mode, and the effect route setting means, as the effect route, a first effect route, a second effect route, and a predetermined effect route. A production route can be set, and when the first production mode is set, the first production route can be set, while the second production route is not set, When the second effect mode is set, it is possible to set the first effect route and the second effect route, and when the third effect mode is set, While the second effect route can be set, the first effect route is not set, and the predetermined effect route is more advantageous than the first effect route and the second effect route. When the gaming state is disadvantageous with respect to the probability of being set, or is disadvantageous with respect to the magnitude of the advantage of the advantageous gaming state , the production route setting means further, when the first production mode is set, If the second effect mode is set, and the third in any of the case where effect mode is set in, the are those, predetermined settable presentation route, the first effect of mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode, the variation pattern table Ri der mutually different variation time required for one symbol variation that used The average variation time that is the average value of the first production mode, the second production mode, the third production mode, becomes shorter in this order, or the average variation time is the first production mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, the gaming machine characterized by a long Rukoto the order is provided.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in interest in a game.

3 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol display device 90 arrange|positioned in the area|region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing an operation button group arranged in a region III shown in FIG. 1 and its periphery. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine 10. 3 is a block diagram showing a control configuration provided in the gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used by the lottery in the main control board 100. It is the state transition diagram which shows the transition of the game state by the special figure lottery state and the general figure lottery state, and the transition of the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state. FIG. 9A is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table for deviation, which is used when the result of the special figure validity judgment of special figure 2 is deviation, and FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for a fall used when it wins in a fall success/failure judgment. It is a figure which shows typically the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for big hits in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B. FIG. 11A is a table in which a part of the effect route that may be determined when the result of the special figure hit determination of the special figure 2 is out of order is arranged for each effect mode. b) is a table in which the effect routes that are determined when the fall success/failure determination is won are arranged for each effect mode. It is a table in which a part of the effect route that may be determined when the result of the special figure hit determination of the special figure 2 is a big hit is arranged for each combination of the effect mode and the type of the stop symbol of the special figure. It is the figure which shows the flow of production mode change production setting processing which is executed by production contents decision expedient 225 of normal production control means 220. Fig.14 (a) is a figure which shows production mode switching production concretely, and FIG.14(b) is a figure which shows the pattern of the execution period of production mode switching production. It is a figure which shows the flow of the background image switching process performed by the production content determination means 225 of the normal production control means 220. It is a figure which shows the switching of the background image in this embodiment concretely. It is a figure which shows the flow of the special figure high definite middle pre-reading effect setting process performed by the pre-reading effect control means 224 of the normal effect control means 220.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same constituents will be given the same reference numeral, and the description thereof will not be repeated. Further, in the following description, the terms “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) unless otherwise specified. ), it refers to the state.
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls other than so-called premier images and the like It means that it is advantageous with respect to the acquisition amount (payout of game balls).

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (present invention) described in this embodiment will be described. In describing the feature, the configuration in parentheses is an example of the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the configuration immediately before, and in the description of the gaming machine 10 after the description, the configuration in parentheses indicates the same application. The configuration may be described in.

The first invention according to the present invention executes a win/fail judgment (special drawing hit/miss judgment) for judging whether or not to set an advantageous state (big hit game) advantageous to the player for each symbol variation. A gaming machine that executes a result notification effect that notifies the result of the hit determination in the one symbol change, which is an effect executed in the symbol change,
Production mode setting means (production mode control means 221) for setting one production mode from a plurality of types of production modes;
And a production route setting unit (production route determination unit 222) for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined from a plurality of types of production routes based on the set production mode,
The production mode setting means,
As the above-mentioned production modes, the first production mode (high-speed variation mode 1), the second production mode (high-speed variation mode 2), and the third production mode (ultra-high-speed variation) in which combinations of production routes that can be set are different from each other Mode),
In order of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode, the effect mode being set is switched,
The production route setting means,
As the production route, a first production route, a second production route, and a predetermined production route can be set,
If the first effect mode is set, the first effect route can be set, while the second effect route is not set,
When the second effect mode is set, it is possible to set the first effect route and the second effect route,
When the third effect mode is set, the second effect route can be set, while the first effect route is not set,
The above specified performance route is
It is more disadvantageous than the first performance route and the second performance route,
The production route setting means further includes
In any of the case where the first effect mode is set, the case where the second effect mode is set, and the case where the third effect mode is set, the predetermined effect route is set. Is configurable,
An execution time of the result notification effect by the second effect route is different from an execution time of the result notification effect by the first effect route.

Further, a second invention according to the present invention executes a win/fail judgment (special figure win/fail judgment) for judging whether or not to set an advantageous state advantageous to the player (big hit game) for each symbol variation, A plurality of types of variation pattern tables in which a plurality of types of variation patterns that define the variation time in which the symbol variation is executed are set are stored, and the variation pattern is determined using the variation pattern table corresponding to the staying state. However, a gaming machine that executes a result notification effect that is an effect executed in one symbol variation and that notifies the result of the hit determination in the one symbol variation,
Production mode setting means (production mode control means 221) for setting one production mode from a plurality of types of production modes;
And a production route setting unit (production route determination unit 222) for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined from a plurality of types of production routes based on the set production mode,
The production mode setting means,
As the above-mentioned production modes, the first production mode (high-speed variation mode 1), the second production mode (high-speed variation mode 2), and the third production mode (ultra-high-speed variation) in which combinations of production routes that can be set are different from each other Mode),
In order of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode, the effect mode being set is switched,
The production route setting means,
As the production route, a first production route (production route RXA2 or production route RZA2), a second production route (production route RXA3 production route RZA3), and a predetermined production route (fall production route or normal production route) are set. Is possible,
If the first effect mode is set, the first effect route can be set, while the second effect route is not set,
When the second effect mode is set, it is possible to set the first effect route and the second effect route,
When the third effect mode is set, the second effect route can be set, while the first effect route is not set,
The above specified performance route is
It is more disadvantageous than the first performance route and the second performance route,
The production route setting means further includes
Whether the first effect mode is set, the second effect mode is set, or the third effect mode is set, the predetermined effect route is set. Is configurable,
The first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that the fluctuation pattern tables used are different from each other.

According to the first aspect of the invention and the second aspect of the invention, in transition from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, it is easy to grasp the disadvantageous effect route (effect content) and the interest of the game is reduced. In addition, it is possible to easily grasp an unfavorable production route (production content) when making a transition from the first production mode to the second production mode, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

The advantageous state in the present embodiment is a big hit game related to a normal big hit and a big hit game related to a probability variation big hit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may literally be an advantageous state for a player. The type of state does not matter.

In addition, the production route is a production from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and defines the process of the production (the result informing production) for notifying the result of the special symbol validity determination in the symbol variation, The content of the effect executed by the symbol variation will be determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.
In addition, in the present embodiment, at each stage of the determined effect route, the content of the effect to be executed (effect pattern) is determined by lottery or the like using the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route. The contents of the effect to be executed may be uniquely associated with each other, and even in such a case, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and in the symbol variation It can be said that it regulates the process of the production for notifying the result of the special drawing right/wrong judgment.

Further, the second effect route is an effect route different from the first effect route in the type of effect process (details will be described later).

In addition, the production mode control unit 221 (production mode setting unit) in the present embodiment, the first production mode (high speed variation mode 1), the second production mode (high speed variation mode 2), the third production. Although the effect mode being set is switched only in the order of the mode (ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode), the present invention is not limited to this. The production mode may be switched in some cases.

Further, in the present embodiment, the predetermined effect route corresponds to a normal effect route or a falling effect route that is more disadvantageous than the probability variation effect route (the first effect route and the second effect route).

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the symbol display device 90 arranged in the area II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the area III shown in FIG. 1 and the vicinity thereof. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10.
It should be noted that each of the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is merely the one necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and a configuration and a function not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have to include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots a game ball in a front area (hereinafter, referred to as a “game area 50a”) of a game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. However, when the game ball enters the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 55 or the like), a game in which the winning ball is obtained is performed. In the following description, the entry of a game ball into the winning opening may be simply expressed as “winning (at the winning opening)”.

The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens in the front and rear, an inner frame (not shown) that detachably holds the game board 50 on the opening front side of the outer frame 15, and a front side of the game board 50. A front frame 20 configured to cover.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported on the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 20 can be locked/unlocked by a cylinder lock 23.
Further, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
Further, the front frame 20 includes an upper ball receiving tray 27 and a lower ball receiving tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 27 and the lower ball receiving tray 29 are vertically separated from each other and are integrally provided with the front frame 20. ..
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and by rotating the operation handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a. It is like this.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operation button group operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting a return operation of a prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to a main control board 100 described later, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can switch the effect generated during the game or can accept the operation of the player to obtain various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing upward, downward, left, and right operations, respectively. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting the operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit by the change in the detection state of the sensor.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 27.

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 that discharges the game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, the bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.
Although illustration is omitted, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored balls to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating, similarly to the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, it becomes possible to discharge the stored balls.

A pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmissive cover, and inside thereof, effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are respectively arranged. There is. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output sound or can be turned on or off in conjunction with an effect, an error effect, or the like that occurs during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display portion 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display portion 82 arranged around the main display portion 81. The sub display unit 82 further includes an upper sub display unit 82a arranged above the main display unit 81, a left sub display unit 82b arranged on the left side of the main display unit 81, and a main display unit 81. And a right sub display portion 82c disposed on the right side of the.
Here, the main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal device, and the upper sub display unit 82a, the left sub display unit 82b, and the right sub display unit 82c are movable liquid crystal devices operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). Is.

The main display unit 81 can display a variable display of decorative symbols that is performed in conjunction with a variable display on a first special symbol display device 91 or a second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the decorative symbols displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol columns. The direction of variable display of the decorative symbols in each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (oblique direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, a decorative pattern is provided from the back of the main display unit 81 toward the front or the opposite direction. In a display mode using a method of recognizing as if it is being variably displayed (for example, perspective method), it means a virtual direction recognized by the player.

Further, the main display section 81 can display a reserved image. The display area in which the reserved image is displayed and the display area in which the decorative pattern is displayed may be separated or may overlap.
Here, the hold image is an image corresponding to each of the operation hold information to be described later, and may indicate the advantage of the symbol variation executed based on the corresponding operation hold information due to its shape, color, etc. ..
Further, the main display portion 81 corresponds to a symbol variation (so-called variation) which is being executed, and can display an image of the reserved image. When the image is handled separately from the reserved image, it may be referred to as the “reserved image”, and when the reserved image and the reserved image are handled without distinction, it may be simply referred to as the “reserved image”.

Each of the sub-displays 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but also movable.
The initial position of each of the upper sub-display section 82a is the upper side with respect to the main display section 81, the left sub-display section 82b is the left side with respect to the main display section 81, and the right sub-display section 82c is the main display. It is on the right side with respect to the portion 81, and each of the sub-display portions 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative symbol on the main display portion 81.

A liquid crystal display device is used for each of the effect display device 80 (main display portion 81, upper sub display portion 82a, left sub display portion 82b, right sub display portion 82c) in the present embodiment. The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

On the lower right side of the main display portion 81, a plurality of light emitting diodes (light emitting diodes, hereinafter referred to as LEDs) are arranged, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is constituted by these LEDs. On the display device 90, special symbols and normal symbols are displayed.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display part 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller in area than the display region of the main display part 81.
The arrangement and number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 according to the present embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is an example, and the arrangement and number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 is limited to this example. It is not something that will be done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in the present embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol as "special symbol 1", and the second special symbol as "special symbol 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the normal electric auditors product (for example, the normal electric auditors product 61). The normal symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general drawing", and the ordinary electric accessory may be referred to as "den Chu".

In addition to the above-described display device, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol holding lamp 94, a second special symbol holding lamp 95, and an ordinary symbol holding lamp 96.
The first special symbol holding lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure 1 that is being held, and the second special symbol holding lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure that is being held. And, the normal symbol hold lamp 96 can specify the number of symbol variations of the held universal symbols, and in both cases, the lighting mode of two LEDs (in the present embodiment, only right-time constant lighting = 1, left-right constant lighting) =2, right blinking + left constant lighting =3, left and right blinking =4), thereby making it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as “symbol variation of the special symbol”, and the following: In the description, the symbol fluctuation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the variable symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as a “symbol fluctuation of the universal symbol”.
Further, in the following description, the variable display of the decorative symbol displayed on the main display portion 81 is distinguished from the “variation of the symbol of the special symbol” and the “variation of the symbol of the general symbol” as “the symbol variation of the decorative symbol”. Sometimes referred to.
In the following description, when simply referred to as “symbol fluctuation”, it means a symbol fluctuation of a special figure unless otherwise specified.

A large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and an obstacle such as a decorative member are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50, so that a game area 50a is defined so that the hit game balls roll. Has been done.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game balls shot by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the game area 50a as a reference. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction in which the game balls fall, and is a nail-shaped one.

The gaming machine 10 can change the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (eg, rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path in which the weaker launch game ball rolls. Various obstacles in the game area 50a such that the game ball rolls in either X (so-called left hit) or the second flow path Y (so-called right hit) in which the stronger hit game ball rolls. It is arranged.

FIG. 4 illustrates a major winning opening 55, a large winning opening 55, a first starting opening 57, a second starting opening 59, a gate 63, and a general winning opening 67. Here, the illustrated winning openings are merely examples, and the number and arrangement thereof may be appropriately changed.

The special winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. The special winning opening 55 is provided with a special winning opening sensor 72, and the result of detection by the special winning opening sensor 72 determines the winning of the special winning opening 55, and the number associated with the special winning opening 55 (the book In the embodiment, the prize ball of 15) is awarded.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a lot of game balls roll toward the special winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the special winning opening 55. The special electric auditors product 65 is a member that is commutatively transitioned to an open state in which it is easy to enter the special winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball, and the special electric auditors product solenoid 41 opens or closes it. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric auditors product 65 is in an open state in at least a part of the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure hit determination described later, and accordingly, the big hit. The winning of the winning hole 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric auditors product 65 is in the open state, it is easy to win the special winning opening 55, and the chance of winning a prize ball is greatly increased. It can be said that
The special electric accessory is referred to as "attacker", and the opening of the special electric accessory by the special electric accessory solenoid 41 may be referred to as "attacker open".
Also, in at least a part of the small hit game due to the small hit being derived by the special figure hit determination, the special electric auditors product 65 is in the open state, but compared with the above big hit game, it is in the open state. It takes a short time. Therefore, the small hit game can be said to be in a more unfavorable game state than the big hit game.

The first starting port 57 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 50a. A first starting opening sensor 70 is attached to the first starting opening 57, and the winning of the first starting opening 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting opening sensor 70, and the first starting opening 57 is associated with the first starting opening 57. The number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls is given. In at least part of the case where the winning of the first starting opening 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls are directed toward the first starting opening 57 when rolling from the first flow path X. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting opening 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting opening sensor 71 is attached to the second starting opening 59, and a winning result for the second starting opening 59 is determined based on the detection result of the second starting opening sensor 71, and the second starting opening 59 is associated with the second starting opening 59. The number (1 in the present embodiment) of prize balls is given.
In at least part of the case where the winning of the second starting opening 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a large number of game balls are directed toward the second start opening 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is disposed in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The normal electric auditors role object 61 is a member which is exchangeably transited to an open state where it is easy to enter a game ball into the second starting opening 59 or a closed state where it is difficult to enter a game ball. Causes a transition to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the per-university-play game which is performed by winning the variation in the general-university pattern, and accordingly, a prize is awarded to the second starting opening 59. Is acceptable. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, winning in the second starting port 59 becomes easy, so while suppressing the decrease of the game balls by the prize balls, the symbol fluctuation of the special figure 2 The opportunity to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is arranged at the right center of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and a winning result at the gate 63 is determined based on a detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least part of the case where the prize relating to the gate 63 is determined, the symbol variation of the general figure is performed.
In addition, in the present embodiment, compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, each obstacle such that many gaming balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Things are placed.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and the winning result to the general winning opening 67 is determined by the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning opening 67 ( In this embodiment, the prize ball of 4) is awarded.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as compared to the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, a larger number of game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but when rolling from the second flow path Y, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67. .. Also, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The outlet 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. The game balls that have been hit in the game area 50a and have not entered the above-described winning openings fall into the out opening 69 and are processed as out balls.

Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described, but these are merely specific examples, and the present invention can be implemented by another configuration.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 5 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 is a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processing related to games, a ROM 102 that stores control programs and various data, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory that is a temporary storage area, peripheral boards and devices. An I/O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from the CPU 101 and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system different from the program processing by the CPU 101 to generate a random number (hard random number) are provided. Are connected to each other via.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing to execute various processing relating to the main control of the game. The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power supply generated on a power supply board (not shown). The area of the RAM 103 that is backed up is an area for storing the data such as the stack pointer and each register that was held when the power was cut off when the power was cut off. Based on the information backed up in the area, the state of the gaming machine is set back to the state before the power failure.

The main control board 100 is electrically connected to the first starting opening sensor 70, the second starting opening sensor 71, the special winning opening sensor 72, the general winning opening sensor 73, the gate sensor 74, and the like, and I/O. Detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the port 104.

Further, the main control board 100, the first special symbol display device 91, the second special symbol display device 92, the normal symbol display device 93, the first special symbol hold lamp 94, the second special symbol hold lamp 95, and the normal symbol hold It is electrically connected to the lamp 96 and is configured to be able to control these display devices and these holding lamps via the I/O port 104. Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 40 and the special electric accessory solenoid 41, and is configured to be able to control these solenoids via the I/O port 104. .. Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation unit 39.

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and the single main board 100 goes to the first sub-control board 200. The main control board 100 is communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
It should be noted that the first sub-control board 200 cannot send data to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to send data. Is configured.

The first sub-control board 200 is a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processing related to game production based on the production control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores production control programs and various data, a work area that serves as a temporary storage area, A RAM 203 that functions as a buffer memory and an I/O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals to and from the peripheral board and each device are provided. These are connected to each other via an internal bus, and the CPU 201 is stored in the ROM 202. It is configured to execute the main control relating to the game effect according to the control program.
The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to detect the operation of the operation section.

Also, the first sub control board 200 turns on the effect control command based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, the image control command for instructing the image and sound to the second sub control board 300, and the effect lamp 35. Lamp control data for controlling, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body and the sub display unit 82, and the like are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and image control commands relating to images and sound are transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. On the other hand, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received is transmitted from the second sub control board 300 to the first sub control board 200.

The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35, and transmits the lamp control data via the I/O port 204. Then, the effect lamp 35 is configured such that lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display unit 82, and transmits the movable control data via the I/O port 204.
The movable decorative body and the display unit 82 are configured to be movable according to the movable control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to image effects based on an image control command from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program and various data, and a temporary storage area. RAM 303 that functions as a work area and a buffer memory, and an I/O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals to and from the peripheral board and each device, and the CPU 301 produces an image according to a control program stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to perform such main control.
In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the second sub-control board 300 has a VDP that generates image data according to the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 and an effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. A sound source IC for generating acoustic data is mounted. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads the image data stored in the image ROM according to an instruction from the CPU 301, and performs image processing on the image data to transmit the generated image data to the effect display device. A high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing the image data read from the image ROM is connected to the VDP. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the audio ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs final acoustic data generated by synthesizing the read acoustic data to the speaker 33 via an amplifier.

The payout control board 400 mainly includes a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403.
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and drives the prize ball payout unit based on a payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out prize balls. While executing the control, the ball feed mechanism and the firing mechanism are synchronously driven based on the operation amount of the firing handle to control the firing of the game ball.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration not shown in FIG. In addition, FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 will also be referred to when describing the functional configuration, if necessary.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 has a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 130, a special figure lottery means 140, a general figure lottery means 150, and a jackpot game. The control means 160, the symbol display control means 165, the electric accessory control means 170, the game state control means 175, the main information storage means 180, the main error control means 185, and the main command management means 190 are provided, and these means are provided. 6 is a functional representation of what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG.

The main information storage unit 180 is a unit that temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. .. In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180 is transmitted to the sub command management unit 270 of the first sub control board 200 described later by the command transmission unit after being stored. To be done.

The winning determination means 110 determines the winning of each winning opening based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

The main random number generation means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning of the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generation means 115, when a winning of the first start opening 57 or the second start opening 59 is determined, a random number for determining whether or not a special figure will be described later, and a falling hit determination. A random number, a random number for special figure stop symbol lottery, and a random number for special figure variation pattern lottery are acquired. When it is determined that the prize is won in the gate 63, a random number for determining whether or not the universal figure is valid, a random number for universal symbol lottery, and a random number for universal pattern variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the main information storage means 180 in a corresponding manner. Store in area.

The main hold control means 120 performs control related to holding of symbol fluctuation of special symbols and holding of symbol fluctuation of general symbols. Regarding Toku-zu 1, the random numbers for the Toku-zu judgment, random numbers for the hit/not-fall judgment, Random numbers for Toku-zu stop symbol lottery, and Toku-zu variation patterns, which were acquired with the winning of the first starting opening 57 as a trigger. The random number for lottery is reserved (stored) as the operation suspension information of Toku-zu 1.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 increments by 1 each time the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is held, and the operation hold information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 140. A holding counter (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure 1 holding counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each (used) is provided until the value of the special figure 1 holding counter reaches an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area of the main information storage unit 180 corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter, and each time the operation hold information is used, the used operation hold information is cleared and the remaining operation hold information is held. Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in ascending order of the special figure 1 hold counter.
Further, the main suspension control means 120 also performs the same control as the above-mentioned control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the suspension counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as the special figure 2 suspension counter.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation holding information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol variation".
Further, the main hold control means 120, when updating (addition or subtraction) the operation hold information (holding counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter. A command (hold command) is generated and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 1 and the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 are suspended, the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 is given priority. used.

The pre-judgment unit 130 executes pre-judgment for pre-reading effect on the operation suspension information when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined timing of the pre-determination.
More specifically, the pre-judgment means 130 reads out each random number of the operation suspension information held this time, pre-judgment of special figure right/wrong judgment, pre-judgment of falling hit/unjudged judgment, pre-judgment of special drawing stop symbol lottery, special drawing Preliminary determination of fluctuation pattern lottery is executed. In each pre-determination, a lottery table (not shown) equivalent to a lottery table (details will be described later) used in the lottery corresponding to each pre-determination is used. Therefore, the same result as the result of the lottery to be executed later is derived from these preliminary determinations.
Further, the pre-determination unit 130 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.
As described above, the advance determination command is transmitted when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined timing of the preliminary determination (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180). Therefore, it is transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command.

The special figure lottery means 140 is provided with a special figure hit/miss determination means 141, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, a special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143, and a falling hit/miss judgment means 144. 141, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, and the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143 sequentially perform the processing by each means. The special figure lottery means 140 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180 when the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied.
In addition, "the variation start condition of the special figure is satisfied" is, for example, that the big hit is not in progress, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is changing the symbol, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 That is, all the conditions that the operation suspension information is present in at least one of the above are satisfied.

Here, FIG. 7 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the lottery on the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In a lottery using the following lottery tables including lottery tables other than the lottery table shown in FIG. 7, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order, The result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry (overflow) has occurred is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the following description of the lottery table, a name is given to the lottery table for convenience of description, but data such as lottery values included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is stored in each ROM in a distinguishable manner. It is sufficient that these names do not specify the area in which the data is stored. Similarly, in the lottery table illustrated below, items described for convenience of description and “-” or “0” are described as the lottery value, but these indicate data stored in each ROM. Not a thing. Similarly, when the same lottery value as the maximum value of the random number range used in the lottery is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%, and therefore it is not always necessary to perform the lottery.

The special figure hitting/non-judging means 141 reads a random number for judging whether the special figure is hit or not, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for judging whether the special figure is hit or not to decide whether to hit the jackpot, the small hit or the outfall. ..
FIG. 7A shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 1 is valid, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, when the special drawing lottery state is low probability in Special Figure 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "Special Figure low probability"), there is a big win with a probability of 200/65536, and a small win with a probability of 300/65536. , In the probability of the remaining 65036/65536, there is a deviation, and when the special drawing lottery state is high in Special Figure 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special figure high probability"), there is a probability of 500/65536. The big hit is 300/65536 with a small hit, and the remaining 64736/65536 is a deviation.

FIG. 7B shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 2 is in effect, and the range of the random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535 as in the case of the special figure 1 whether or not to determine whether or not the figure is right or wrong. Therefore, the special figure low probability of special figure 1 is a big hit with a probability of 200/65536, the remaining 65336/65536 is a deviation, and the special figure high probability of special figure 2 is a big hit with a probability of 500/65536. With a probability of 65036/65536, there is a deviation.

In this way, it can be said that the special figure high probability has a higher probability of deriving a big hit than the special figure low probability and has a higher advantage than the special figure low probability. In addition, in the special figure 2 hit determination in this embodiment, a small hit is not derived.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 executes a winning/disabling determination for determining whether or not to set an advantageous state (big hit game) advantageous to the player for each symbol variation.
In the present embodiment, the advantageous state is not limited to the big hit game related to the normal big hit and the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, and may be a small hit game or any other advantageous state for the player. That is, the advantageous state may literally be an advantageous state.

Further, the gaming machine 10 has, as an advantageous state (big hit game), a first advantageous state (a big hit game related to a normal big hit), and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state ( In other words, it is possible to set a big hit game related to the probability variation big hit.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 142 reads out the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when the big hit is derived by the special figure hit determination means 141, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The special design stop symbol is determined by lottery.
FIG. 7C shows a lottery table for special symbol 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, the symbol A is determined with a probability of 50/100 and the symbol B is determined as a stop symbol with a probability of 50/100.
In addition, the symbol A is the number of times (the number of rounds (R number)) that the special electric accessory 65 is released for a sufficient time (about 9 balls are won) during the big hit game is 8 and the big hit game is It is a special figure low probability after completion, a general figure high probability (details will be described later) (hereinafter, it may be referred to as "normal symbol", and the big hit related to the symbol may be referred to as "normal big hit"). .. On the other hand, the symbol B has a number of rounds of 9, and a special figure high probability after the big hit game is finished, and a regular figure high accuracy symbol (hereinafter, may be referred to as "probability variation symbol", and the big hit related to the symbol is " May be referred to as "probability jackpot"). Therefore, the symbol B is a symbol that is more advantageous than the symbol A in both the number of rounds and the special figure lottery state thereafter.

Drawing 7 (d) shows the lottery table for special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of the random number used by the lottery is 0-99 like special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, it becomes a symbol a with a probability of 70/100, a symbol b with a probability of 10/100, and a symbol c with a probability of 20/100.
In addition, the symbol a is a probability variation pattern that the number of rounds is 16, and the special figure is highly accurate and the ordinary figure is highly certain after the big hit game is finished. It is a high probability of special figures and high accuracy of ordinary figures. On the other hand, the design c is a normal design in which the number of rounds is 8 and the special figure low probability and the normal figure high accuracy are obtained after the big hit game is over. Therefore, it can be said that the degree of advantage increases in the order of the symbol c, the symbol b, and the symbol a.

As described above, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high accuracy after the big hit game according to Toku-zu 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game according to Toku-zu 2 (80). /100) is different. Although the details are omitted, the difference is that when the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 55 during the big hit game, a special figure high accuracy is provided after the big hit game ends, It is realized by changing whether or not to provide a round (the ninth round in the present embodiment) that facilitates passage, depending on the stop symbol of the special figure.

Further, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, when the big hit is not derived by the special figure hit determination means, the symbol C when the special figure 1 is a small hit, the symbol D when the special figure 1 is out, and the special figure. At the time of the deviation of 2, the symbol d is uniformly determined as the stop symbol.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 is provided with a plurality of kinds of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when deriving (determining) the special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time), and the current special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (for details, (To be described later) and one of the special map variation pattern lottery tables for deriving the special map variation pattern of this time based on the lottery result of this special map validity determination means, and the selected special map variation pattern lottery table. A special figure fluctuation pattern is derived using random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery.
Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 generates an effect control command (fluctuation start command) including the decided special figure fluctuation pattern, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180. The fluctuation start command includes at least information on the number of symbol fluctuations since the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B is started.
The details of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination including the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state will be described later.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 stores a plurality of types of variation pattern tables (special figure variation pattern lottery tables) in which a plurality of types of variation patterns that define the variation time in which the symbol variation is executed are stored, and the gaming machine 10 is in a staying state. In other words, the variation pattern is determined using the corresponding variation pattern table.

The falling hit determination unit 144 reads the random number for falling hit determination stored in the determination area of the main information storage unit 180, and determines whether to win the falling hit determination using the read random number and the lottery table for falling hit determination. It is decided by lottery.
FIG. 7E shows a lottery table for judging whether or not the player has fallen, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, the probability of winning or not falling is won with a probability of 130/65536.
It should be noted that the falling hit determination is performed in common for the special maps 1 and 2, and is performed before the special map high accuracy determination for the special maps. Therefore, even if the special figure is highly probable at the start of the symbol fluctuation, when the falling hit determination is won, the lottery table for the special figure low probability is used in the immediately following special figure propriety determination.

The universal figure lottery means 150, like the special figure lottery means 140, reads the earliest operation hold information of the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 180 when the symbols of the common figure are not changing. , The universal figure acceptance/rejection determination for determining the validity of the universal figure is executed by using the read random number, and the ordinary electric auditors object 61 is won by the universal figure that the open state is controlled by the relevant universal figure acceptance/rejection determination. In this case, a regular figure stop symbol lottery for determining a stop symbol of the universal figure by lottery, and a universal figure variation pattern lottery for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of the universal figure by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the universal figure acceptance judgment, a state in which the universal figure lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "Public figure high accuracy") and a state in which the universal figure lottery state has a low probability (" Although it is abbreviated as "low probability"), the drawing of the lottery table is omitted. On the other hand, in the case of low probability of general figure, there is a probability of 1/65536 for hitting a normal figure, and in the remaining probability of 65535/65536, there is a deviation. It should be noted that, in the case of the low accuracy of the general figure, the normal figure may not be hit (the shift may occur in the case of 65536/65536).

In the universal figure stop symbol lottery, similar to the special symbol stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the universal figure stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different patterns in which the electric electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, when there is a discrepancy in the determination on whether or not the universal figure is valid, the stop symbols are uniformly determined as in the case of the special figures 1 and 2.

Also, in the universal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as in the special figure variation pattern lottery, one general figure variation is carried out by a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the universal figure variation pattern lottery The pattern is determined.

The jackpot game control means 160, when the result of the special drawing hit/miss lottery is a jackpot, determines the demonstration time for the jackpot start demonstration and the demonstration time for the jackpot end demo according to the determined jackpot pattern.
In addition, when the big hit starts, the big hit game control means 160 generates a performance control command (big hit start command) including a demonstration time related to the big hit start demonstration, and stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180, and ends the big hit. Occasionally, an effect control command (big hit end command) including a demo time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180.
Further, the big hit game control means 160 also determines the time for the small hit start demonstration and the demo time for the small hit end demonstration, and when the small hit starts, A production control command (small hit start command) including a demo time related to the small hit start demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180. At the end of the small hit, a demonstration time related to the small hit end demo. An effect control command (small hit end command) including is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.

The symbol display control means 165 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to variably display the special symbol 1 according to the special symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol 1, and is determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the variable period. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped pattern. Similarly, according to the special figure variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the variation time. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 165 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of special figures 1 and 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes “0”), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting the fixed display of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is sent to the main information storage unit 180. Store in the storage area.

Further, the symbol display control means 165 causes the ordinary symbol display device 93 to variably display the ordinary symbol in accordance with the regular symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the regular symbol, and after the lapse of the variable period, the regular symbol is stopped by the regular symbol stop symbol lottery. Display the stop with the determined stop pattern.
The symbol display control means 165 has a universal figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the regular figure.

When the result of the special drawing winning/non-drawing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control unit 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 41 after the special drawing is stopped to display the special electric accessory 65. Release according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop design. In the big hit game, one opening/closing operation of the special electric auditors product 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.

Further, when the result of the special drawing winning/non-drawing lottery is a small hit, the electric auditors product control means 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric auditors product solenoid 41 to display the special electric auditors product 65 after the stoppage of the special drawing. Open for a short period (0.05 seconds).

In addition, when the electric figure accessory control means 170 wins the universal figure winning/discarding lottery, it outputs a control signal to the normal electric figure accessory solenoid 40 to cause the normal electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop pattern of the figure. Let it open.

The game state control means 175 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 175 sets the special figure low accuracy at the start of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, and sets the special figure high accuracy at the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, and the special figure high accuracy. If you win the fall propriety judgment in (3), the special map will be inaccurate at that point (before the special map propriety judgment).

Further, the game state control means 175 controls the universal figure lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 175, at the start of the big hit, regardless of the symbols related to the big hits, the normal figure is low accuracy, and at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hits, 100 symbols are changed until the symbol changes. With high accuracy (general figure low accuracy after 100 times of symbol variations), until the next big hit game starts at the end of the big hit related to the probability variation big hit (for example, a finite number of times sufficient to derive the big hit (eg, (5,000 times) is also included) If the figure is highly accurate and the winning decision is made in the special figure high accuracy, it will be low accuracy at the end of the symbol variation. Note that the state of the special figure low accuracy and the general figure high accuracy may be referred to as low accuracy time saving.

Further, the game state control means 175 controls the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. The transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIG. 8. FIG. 8 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the game state and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state depending on the special figure lottery state and the ordinary figure lottery state.
When the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state is roughly classified, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state A corresponding to special figure low accuracy and general figure low accuracy, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B corresponding to special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy , And the special figure variation pattern derivation state C corresponding to low accuracy and special figure high accuracy. The transition condition (i) is used as the transition condition between the special figure variation pattern derivation state A and the special figure variation pattern derivation state C. )-Transition condition (iv). Transition condition (i) is the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, transition condition (ii) is the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol fluctuation, the transition condition ( iv) is the end of the fluctuation of the symbols that are won in the fall win/win judgment. In addition, when the big hit game related to the normal big hit is started in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C is set again after the big hit game is finished (the symbol in the transition condition (iii)). The fluctuation count starts from 0).

Here, the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C (the fluctuation time that can be selected in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (special figure fluctuation pattern ) To the appearance rate (probability that can be generated in any symbol fluctuation that is derived by multiplying the probability that the result of the special map validity judgment is derived by the winning probability of the special figure fluctuation pattern) By doing so, the total of the fluctuation times derived) becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state A, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state C, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B.

Further, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B is divided into a special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, a special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state B3. As shown in FIG. 8, the game state control means 175 sets the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 at the end of the probability variation big hit, and at the end of the 100th symbol fluctuation after the big hit ends (transition condition (a)). The special figure variation pattern derivation state B2 is set, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 is set at the end of the 200th symbol variation (transition condition (b)) after the big hit ends. The relationship between the average fluctuation times of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 will be described later.

Further, the game state control means 175, when the special figure lottery state, the general figure lottery state, and the update of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state occur, the production control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update. Is generated and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.

As described above, the main information storage unit 180 stores the data read by each unit, the data derived by the calculation by each unit, and the data derived as a result of temporary storage corresponding to each unit. It is a means for temporarily storing in the area.

The main error control means 185 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. If it is determined that the error state is present, the effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.
Note that the main error control unit 185 causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the launch of a game ball when an error state of high importance, such as an error state detected by a magnetic sensor (not shown), is generated. Alternatively, processing other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180 may be executed.

When the production control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180, the main command management unit 190 transmits the production control command to the first sub control board 200.
In addition, as a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 180.

As shown in FIG. 6, the first sub control board 200 includes a sub random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, a sub information storage means 260, and a sub information storage means 260. Also, the sub command management means 270 is provided, and these means functionally represent those realized by each control configuration on the first sub control board 200 described with reference to FIG.
The sub-information storage unit 260 temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. Is. The effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 190 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270.

The sub-random number generator 210 can generate a random number (software random number) updated by the CPU 201 in a program process, and acquires the random number at the timing when each lottery (details described later) is executed by the normal effect controller 220.

Normal production control means 220, production mode control means 221, production route determination means 222, sub-holding control means 223, prefetch production control means 224, production content determination means 225, decorative symbol control means 226, and big hit production control means 227. Prepare

When the game state designating command is transmitted, the effect mode control unit 221 controls the effect mode transition in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect mode in the present embodiment is roughly divided into a normal mode, a low-probability time-shortening mode, and a probability variation mode. The probability variation mode is further divided into a high-speed variation mode 1, a high-speed variation mode 2, and an ultra-high-speed variation mode, and a special figure variation. The pattern derivation state A corresponds to the normal mode, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B corresponds to the positive variation mode, the special figure variation pattern derivation state C corresponds to the low-probability short-time mode, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 corresponds to the high speed variation mode. 1. The high speed fluctuation mode 2 corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the ultra high speed fluctuation mode corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, in the probability variation mode, the effect mode being set is switched in the order of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2, and the ultra high speed variation mode.
In addition, if there is a case where the effect mode being set is switched at least in this order (in the order of high-speed change mode 1, high-speed change mode 2, and ultra-high-speed change mode), the effect mode control unit 221 is setting in another order. The effect mode may be switched.
Further, the transition condition (B) from the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 to the high-speed fluctuation mode 2 and the transition condition (B) from the high-speed fluctuation mode 2 to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode are not limited to the condition (the number of symbol fluctuations), Any condition may be adopted as long as it is a transition condition in which the effect mode being set is switched in the order of the high speed fluctuation mode 1, the high speed fluctuation mode 2, and the ultra high speed fluctuation mode.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 includes the effect mode setting means (effect mode control means 221) that sets one effect mode from a plurality of kinds of effect modes.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the effect mode setting means (effect mode control means 221) has a first effect mode (high speed change mode 1), a second effect mode (high speed change mode 2), and a third effect mode ( It can be said in other words that the effect mode being set is switched in the order of (super-high-speed fluctuation mode).

When the advance determination command is transmitted, the effect route determination unit 222 corresponds to the currently set effect mode based on the result of the advance determination (the special figure variation pattern in the present embodiment) included in the command. One effect route corresponding to the design fluctuation that has been held this time is determined (set) from a plurality of kinds of effect routes.
Here, the effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and defines the process of the effect to notify the result of the special symbol validity determination in the symbol variation, and is executed in the symbol variation. The content of the effect to be produced will be determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation. The combination of the effect routes corresponding to the effect modes is different (mutually) for each effect mode. The details of the effect route in this embodiment will be described later.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 executes the result notification effect that is the effect executed in one symbol variation and notifies the result of the hit determination (special figure hit determination) in one symbol variation.

Further, the gaming machine 10 can be said to be provided with a production route setting means for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined, from a plurality of types of production routes corresponding to the set production mode. ..

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the effect mode setting means (effect mode control means 221) has different effect modes in which combinations of effect routes that can be set are different from each other, that is, the first effect mode (high speed variation mode 1) and the second effect mode. In other words, it is possible to set the effect mode (high speed change mode 2) and the third effect mode (ultra high speed change mode).

When the hold command is received, the sub hold control means 223, based on the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command, holds display area (not shown) of the main display section 81. ) A display for displaying a number of holding images (excluding the holding image) corresponding to the special figure 1 holding counter and a number of holding images (excluding the holding image) corresponding to the special figure 2 holding counter Set the data.
It should be noted that the hold image (excluding the hold image) is an image that is the target of the hold prefetching effect that changes into various modes that suggest the degree of advantage such as the expectation of the big hit game, and the hold destination reading effect will be described later. It is controlled by the prefetch effect control means 224.

When the pre-determination command is transmitted, the pre-reading effect control unit 224 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
Pre-reading effect, the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure right or wrong judgment in the design variation of the pre-reading target, or the design variation of the pre-reading target, over the one or more symbol variations before the design variation of the pre-reading target is started. It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.
In addition, although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the prefetch effect control unit 224 executes a process for managing the execution of the prefetch effect in the probability variation mode (probability variation mode prefetch effect setting process).

When the variation start command is transmitted, the effect content determination means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the present symbol variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determination means 222.
More specifically, the effect route determination means 222 determines the content (effect pattern) of the effect to be executed at each stage of the determined effect route by lottery or the like using the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route. decide. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the effect related to (executed in accordance with) the determined effect route, and to give a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same effect route is determined, the effect to be executed can be diversified.
Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the effect content determination unit 225 manages the execution of an effect (mode switching effect) indicating the switching of the effect mode in the probability change mode (probability change mode mode switch effect). The setting process) and the process of switching the background image (background image switching process in the probability variation mode) are executed.
Further, although different from the present embodiment, the content of the effect to be executed may be uniquely associated with the effect route, and even in such a case, the effect route starts from the start of the symbol variation. It can be said that it is an effect until the end, and defines a process of an effect for notifying the result of the special figure validity determination in the symbol variation.

The decorative symbol control means 226, when the fluctuation start command is transmitted, based on the effect contents etc. decided by the effect content deciding means 225, the final stop symbol combination of the decorative symbols (left symbol/middle symbol/ Determine the right pattern). In the following description, the final stop of the decorative design may be simply expressed as the stop of the decorative design unless otherwise specified.
The decorative pattern in the present embodiment, "1 pattern" imitating the number "1", "2 pattern" imitating the number "2", "3 pattern" imitating the number "3", numerical "4 design" imitating "4", "5 design" imitating the number "5", "6 design" imitating the number "6", "7 design" imitating the number "7", And there is a "falling design" imitating the letters "falling", and in the following description, "1 design", "3 design", "5 design", "7 design" are generically called "odd design". , "2 symbols", "4 symbols", "6 symbols" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols".

Further, the decorative symbol control means 226 determines the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped in association with the stop symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, the symbol A and the symbol c are associated with an even number of symbols (for example, "2 symbols"-"2 symbols"-"2 symbols"), and the symbols B and the symbols b are odd numbers except for 7 symbols. Design correspondence (for example, "1 design"-"1 design"-"1 design") is made to correspond, design a is made to correspond to 7 design alignment, and design C, design D, and design d are separated (any When the result of the special figure propriety judgment (special figure low accuracy) after the fall hit propriety judgment is out of alignment ) Corresponds to the fall pattern alignment.
In addition, in order to make the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special figure, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence, for example, to make the symbol b correspond to an even number of symbols. If the combination of decorative patterns to be stopped is not expected to be high, in some cases (a ratio lower than the ratio of the above correspondence), a combination of decorative patterns different from the above correspondence is adopted. Even if it is such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special figure.

When the big hit start command is transmitted, the big hit effect control means 227 determines the contents of the big hit effect for notifying that the big hit game is being played based on the information included in the command. In the big hit production, there are a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demonstration effect for notifying the end of the big hit game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the effect content determined by the above-mentioned means included in the first sub-control board 200. If the read effect data includes effect data related to images and sounds, an image control command related to images and sounds is generated based on the effect data, and the commands are sent to the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage unit 260. To store.

When the error command is transmitted, the sub-error control unit 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub-error control unit 230 independently determines (independently of the main error control unit 185) whether the gaming machine 10 is in the error state, and executes the error effect when it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is in the error state. The effect data may be read, and as the error state, for example, there is a right hitting error state that is determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 when the normal figure is low.

The lamp control unit 240 holds lamp control data for controlling lighting of the effect lamp 35, and when the effect data read by the normal effect control unit 220 includes effect data corresponding to the effect lamp 35. Reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the effect lamp 35.

The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display unit 82, and the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 is used as the movable accessory. When there is corresponding effect data, the movable control data is read based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display unit 82.

As described above, the sub-information storage unit 260 temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. Is a means to do.

The sub command management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260, and stores the transmitted command in the sub information storage means 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300. In addition, as a general rule, each image control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage unit 260.

<About special figure fluctuation pattern lottery in special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B>
Next, a special figure fluctuation pattern that may be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
Note that FIG. 9A is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table for deviation, which is used when the result of the special figure validity determination of special figure 2 is deviation, and FIG. ) Is used in the case of winning the falling hit judgment (more accurately, when the result of the special drawing hit judgment (special drawing low accuracy) in the special drawing 2 after the falling hit judgment is out of range). It is a figure which shows typically the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for falling, and FIG. 10 is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for big hits in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, and each special figure fluctuation pattern. The lottery table includes a special figure variation pattern lottery table for the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, a special figure variation pattern lottery table for the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, and a special figure variation for the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3. Contains a pattern lottery table.
In addition, in each special figure variation pattern lottery table, the place where the lottery value exists is marked with "●", and the description of the lottery value is omitted, but the lottery using each special figure variation pattern lottery table is omitted. Since random numbers in the update range 0 to 255 are used in the range marked with "●", the sum of the lottery values that may be used in one lottery does not exceed 256. One of the lottery values of 255 is associated.
Further, for the sake of convenience of description, the corresponding fluctuation time is also described in each of the special figure fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 9 and 10.
The special figure variation pattern lottery tables shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 correspond to the special figure 2, and when the special figure 1 fluctuates, a special special figure variation for each result of the special figure right/wrong determination. A pattern (not shown) is adopted.

First, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the special figure variation pattern lottery table for deviation, which is used when the result of the special figure validity determination of special figure 2 is out, the special figure variation pattern PXA1 to special figure variation The pattern PXA4, the special figure variation pattern PXB1 to the special figure variation pattern PXB4, the special figure variation pattern PXC, and the special figure variation pattern PXD1 to the special figure variation pattern PXD3 may be derived.

More specifically, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure variation pattern PXA1, the special figure variation pattern PXA2, the special figure variation pattern PXB1, the special figure variation pattern PXB2, the special figure variation pattern PXC, and the special figure variation pattern. PXD1 may be derived, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PXA2, the special figure variation pattern PXA3, the special figure variation pattern PXB2, the special figure variation pattern PXB3, the special figure variation pattern PXC, and The special figure variation pattern PXD2 may be derived, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, the special figure variation pattern PXA3, the special figure variation pattern PXA4, the special figure variation pattern PXB3, the special figure variation pattern PXB4, the special figure variation. The pattern PXC and the special figure variation pattern PXD3 may be derived.

Here, when the deviation which is most often derived as a result of the special figure right/wrong determination of the special figure 2 is derived, the special figure variation pattern PXD1 may be most derived in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1. The special figure fluctuation pattern PXD2 is most likely to be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PXD3 is most likely to be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3. high. Then, the variation time of each special figure variation pattern becomes shorter in the order of the special figure variation pattern PXD1 (2000 ms), the special figure variation pattern PXD2 (1500 ms), and the special figure variation pattern PXD3 (500 ms), so each special figure variation pattern is derived. The average fluctuation time of the state becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3.

Although different from the present embodiment, the variation time of each special figure variation pattern is set to be longer in the order of the special figure variation pattern PXD1, the special figure variation pattern PXD2, and the special figure variation pattern PXD3. The average variation time of the derived state may be made longer in the order of the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the average fluctuation time between the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3 different from the average fluctuation time is longer (or shorter than the average fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1). ) A special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2 is provided which is an average fluctuation time and is shorter (or longer) than the mean fluctuation time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3. Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3, the change of the average fluctuation time can be made small (smooth).

Furthermore, as in the present embodiment, the time difference between the special figure variation pattern PXD2 and the special figure variation pattern PXD3 (in the present embodiment, rather than the time difference between the special figure variation pattern PXD1 and the special figure variation pattern PXD2 (500 ms in the present embodiment). , 1000 ms) may be made larger, and by doing so, when transitioning from the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1 to the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3, while smoothing the change of the average variation time, The transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 can be emphasized.

Further, paying attention to the special figure variation patterns PXA1 to PXA4, in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1, the special figure variation pattern PXA1 and the special figure variation pattern PXA2 may be derived, but the special figure variation pattern The pattern PXA3 and the special figure variation pattern PXA4 are not derived, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, the special figure variation pattern PXA3 and the special figure variation pattern PXA4 may be derived, but the special figure variation pattern PXA1 and the special figure variation pattern PXA4. The figure fluctuation pattern PXA2 is not derived. That is, in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1 and the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3, with respect to the special figure variation pattern PXA1 to the special figure variation pattern PXA4, a special figure variation pattern that is unlikely to be derived on the other side is derived.
On the other hand, in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure fluctuation pattern PXA2 that may be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure that may be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 While the variation pattern PXA3 may be derived, it may be derived in the special figure variation pattern PXA1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1. The special figure variation pattern PXA4 is not derived.

Focusing on the special figure variation patterns PXB1 to PXB4, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1 and the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3 are the same as the special figure variation patterns PXA1 to PXA4. The special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern PXB1 and special figure variation pattern PXB4) that is unlikely to be derived in step S1 is derived, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1. There is a possibility that the special figure fluctuation pattern PXB2 that may be derived in step S3 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PXB3 that may be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 may be derived, while the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation The special figure variation pattern PXB1 that may be derived in the state B1 and the special figure variation pattern PXB4 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 are not derived.

As described above, in the present embodiment, with respect to the special figure variation pattern PXA1 to the special figure variation pattern PXA4 and the special figure variation pattern PXB1 to the special figure variation pattern PXB4, the special figure variation pattern that cannot be derived on the other side is derived. The above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2 is provided between the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3. Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3, the change of the average fluctuation time can be made small (smooth).

In order to achieve the above effects, as in the present embodiment, a plurality of groups of variation patterns having the above-described relationship (groups of special figure variation pattern PXA1 to special figure variation pattern PXA4 and special figure variation pattern PXB1). -Group of special figure variation pattern PXB4) does not need to be provided, and it is sufficient that at least one group of special figure variation patterns has such a relationship, and even in this case, the above-described effect is obtained. Further, the group of special figure variation patterns is not limited to the above grouping, and may be any group.

Focusing on the special figure fluctuation pattern PXC, the special figure fluctuation pattern is derived in each of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the falling hit determination of the special drawing 2 is won (more accurately, the special drawing validity judgment in the special drawing 2 after the falling hit determination (special figure low confirmation) When the result of () is out of order), the special figure fluctuation pattern PY for falling is used, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PY is derived, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure. It is derived in each of the variation pattern derivation state B2 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3.
Here, winning the falling hit judgment is a disadvantageous result (rather than being a deviation as a result of the special drawing hit judgment). In the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern derived when such an unfavorable result is derived is shared. Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 to the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state can be emphasized while making the change of the average variation time small (smooth). it can.

In addition, in the present embodiment, only one special figure fluctuation pattern corresponds to the case of winning the falling hit determination, but at least one special figure fluctuation pattern corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern when winning the falling hit determination. If the determination is made in each of the pattern derivation state B1, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, a plurality of special figure variation patterns are made to correspond to the case where the falling hit judgment is won. May be.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, in the special figure variation pattern lottery table for the big hit used when the result of the special figure hit determination of the special figure 2 is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern PZA1 to the special figure variation pattern PZA4. The special figure variation pattern PZB1 to the special figure variation pattern PZB4 and the special figure variation pattern PZE may be derived.

More specifically, when the stop symbol of the special figure becomes the symbol a, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, there is a possibility that the special figure variation pattern PZA1 and the special figure variation pattern PZA2 may be derived, and the special figure variation. In the pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PZA2 and the special figure variation pattern PZA3 may be derived, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, the special figure variation pattern PZA3, the special figure variation pattern PZA4, and the special figure. The fluctuation pattern PZE may be derived.
When the stop symbol of the special figure becomes the symbol b, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure variation pattern PZA1, the special figure variation pattern PZA2, the special figure variation pattern PZB1, and the special figure variation pattern PZB2 can be derived. In the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PZA2, the special figure variation pattern PZA3, the special figure variation pattern PZB2 and the special figure variation pattern PZB3 may be derived, and the special figure variation pattern is derived. In state B3, the special figure variation pattern PZA3, the special figure variation pattern PZA4, the special figure variation pattern PZB3, and the special figure variation pattern PZB4 may be derived.
When the stop symbol of the special figure becomes the symbol c, in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, there is a possibility that the special figure fluctuation pattern PZB1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern PZB2 may be derived, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, The special figure variation pattern PZB2 and the special figure variation pattern PZB3 may be derived, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, the special figure variation pattern PZB3 and the special figure variation pattern PZB4 may be derived.

Here, focusing on the special figure variation pattern PZA1 to the special figure variation pattern PZA4, in the same manner as the special figure variation pattern PXA1 to the special figure variation pattern PXA4, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, On the other hand, the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern PZA1 and special figure variation pattern PZA4) that is unlikely to be derived is derived, and in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern derivation state. The special figure variation pattern PZA2 that may be derived in B1 and the special figure variation pattern PZA3 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 may be derived, while the special figure variation pattern The special figure variation pattern PZA1 that may be derived in the derivation state B1 and the special figure variation pattern PZA4 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 are configured not to be derived.

Focusing on the special figure variation pattern PZB1 to the special figure variation pattern PZB4, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 are the same as the special figure variation pattern PXA1 to the special figure variation pattern PXA4. The special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern PZB1 and the special figure variation pattern PZB4) that is unlikely to be derived by the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2 is generated in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1. The special figure variation pattern PZB2 that may be derived by the special figure variation pattern PZB3 and the special figure variation pattern PZB3 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 may be derived. The special figure variation pattern PZB1 that may be derived in the state B1 and the special figure variation pattern PZB4 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 are configured not to be derived.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern PZA1 to the special figure variation pattern PZA4 and the special figure variation pattern PZB1 to the special figure variation pattern PZB4 are also derived from the special figure variation pattern that cannot be derived on the other side. The above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2 is provided between the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 which may be caused. Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3, the change of the average fluctuation time can be made small (smooth).

In addition, in the special figure variation pattern PZA1 to special figure variation pattern PZA4 and the special figure variation pattern PZB1 to special figure variation pattern PZB4, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination of the special figure 2 is a big hit (probable variation big hit or normal big hit). Is a special figure fluctuation pattern that is derived when the special figure fluctuation pattern is derived when the result of the special figure right/wrong judgment of special figure 2 is out (derive when the falling win/win judgment is won). The special figure fluctuation pattern of the former is included in the special figure change pattern PY (the former special figure fluctuation pattern is higher than the latter special figure fluctuation pattern, and the expectation that the result of the special figure right/wrong judgment of special figure 2 is a big hit is high. It is a special figure variation pattern (including cases). Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3, the change in the average fluctuation time can be felt smaller (smoothly).

In particular, the special figure variation patterns PZA1 to PZA4 are special figure variation patterns that are derived when the result of the special figure validity determination of the special figure 2 is a probability variation big hit, and the special figure variation patterns are The special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern PZB1 to special figure fluctuation pattern PZB4) derived when the result of the special figure right/wrong judgment of special figure 2 is a big hit is higher in advantage (the former special figure fluctuation pattern is the latter). It is also a variation pattern (including a case where the result of the special figure validity judgment of the special figure 2 is higher than the special figure variation pattern of No. 2), which is a probability that the probability is a big hit. Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3, the change in the average fluctuation time can be felt smaller (smoothly).

As described above, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 are different in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used mutually, The high speed fluctuation mode 1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2 correspond to the high speed fluctuation mode 2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 corresponds to the ultra high speed fluctuation mode.
In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables used mutually differ, when there are a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables used, at least one special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table is different.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the first production mode (high-speed variation mode 1), the second production mode (high-speed variation mode 2), and the third production mode (ultra-high-speed variation mode) are used in the variation pattern table. In other words, the special figure variation pattern lottery tables are different from each other.
By doing so, in the transition from the first effect mode to the third effect mode, it may be possible to reduce (smoothly) the change in the execution time of the effect related to the effect route.

Further, as described above, the average fluctuation time in the present embodiment becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 (or becomes longer in that order). Good). Since the average fluctuation time in each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state depends on the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, the special figure fluctuation pattern used in special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1. The average fluctuation time becomes shorter in the order of the lottery table, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 (or in that order). May be longer).

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the fluctuation pattern table (special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table) includes a first fluctuation pattern table (special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1) and a second fluctuation pattern table. A fluctuation pattern table (a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2) and a third fluctuation pattern table (a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3) Yes, the first effect mode (high speed change mode 1) uses the first change pattern table, and the second effect mode (high speed change mode 2) uses the second change pattern table. The third effect mode (ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode) uses the third fluctuation pattern table, and includes a first fluctuation pattern table, a second fluctuation pattern table, and a third fluctuation pattern table. In other words, the average time of fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) becomes shorter, or the average time of fluctuation time becomes longer.
By doing so, in the transition from the first effect mode to the third effect mode, it is possible to reduce (smoothly) the change in the execution time of the effect related to the effect route.

In particular, the average fluctuation time becomes shorter in the order of the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3 (the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery used in the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1. In the order of the table, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3, the average fluctuation time becomes shorter) When changing from the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode, the change in the effect route (effect content) can be felt smaller (smoothly). The details of the function for reducing the change in the effect route will be described later.

In order to achieve the above effects, as in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of groups of variation patterns having the above-described relationship (groups of special figure variation pattern PZA1 to special figure variation pattern PZA4 and special figure variation pattern PZB1. ~ Group of special figure variation pattern PZB4) It is not necessary to provide, and it is sufficient that at least one group of special figure variation pattern has such a relationship, and even in this case, the above-described effect is obtained. Further, the group of special figure variation patterns is not limited to the above grouping, and may be any group.

Focusing on the special figure fluctuation pattern PZE, the special figure fluctuation pattern is derived only when the special figure fluctuation pattern is in the derivation state B3 and the stop symbol of the special figure is the symbol a.
The special figure variation pattern PZE has the shortest variation time among the special figure variation patterns that may be derived from the special figure variation pattern lottery table for big hits, and the big hit via the special figure variation pattern is There is no big hit start demonstration time, and immediately after the stop display time has passed, the big hit game is started and the attacker is controlled to the open state.

<Outline of production related to each production route>
Next, with reference to FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, prior to explaining combinations of effect routes that may be determined in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2 and the ultra high speed variation mode, FIG. And the outline of the production related to the production route described in FIG. 12 will be described.
In addition, FIG. 11A is a table in which a part of the effect route that may be determined when the result of the special figure hit determination of the special figure 2 is out of order is arranged for each effect mode. 11(b) is a case where the falling hit judgment is won (more accurately, when the result of the special drawing hit judgment (special drawing low probability) in Special Drawing 2 after the falling hit judgment is out of alignment) FIG. 12 is a table in which the effect routes determined to be arranged in each of the effect modes are arranged, and FIG. Is a table in which are arranged for each combination of the effect mode and the type of the stop symbol of the special drawing.
In addition, in each of the above-mentioned tables, "■" is added to a portion that may be determined.
Further, in the present embodiment, since the effect route is determined according to the derived special figure variation pattern, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to each effect route is described.

First, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the effect routes in the present embodiment include the effect route RXA1 to effect route RX4, effect route RXB1 to effect route RXB4, effect route RXC, effect route RXD1 to effect route RXD3, effect route. At least the RY, the effect route RZA1 to the effect route RZ4, the effect route RZB1 to the effect route RZB4, and the effect route PZE are included, and as described above, the contents of the effect related to the determined effect route are changed. The contents of the effect related to the route will be different.
Here, the effect route RXA1 to effect route RX4, the effect route RXB1 to effect route RXB4, the effect route RXC, and the effect route RXD1 to effect route RXD3 are determined when the special figure right/wrong determination result of the special figure 2 is out of alignment, The production route RY is determined when the falling win/win determination is won, and the production route RZA1 to the production route RZ4, the production route RZB1 to the production route RZB4, and the production route PZE are the results of the special figure win/loss determination of the special figure 2. Determined in case of a big hit.

By the way, although the content of the production related to each production route is finally different from each other, if the content of the production is different (branched) from the head of the production, the result of the symbol variation is prompt (the special figure validity determination of the special figure 2). The result, or the result of determining whether or not the player has fallen or not, is specified by the player, and it is not possible to give a sense of excitement as to which result the result will be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a combination of effect routes corresponding to different results and having the same kind of effect process is provided.
The combination of effect routes having the same type of effect process in the present embodiment will be specifically described. An effect route RZA1 for the effect route RXA1, an effect route RZ2 for the effect route RXA2, and an effect route RZ3 for the effect route RXA3. , Production route RZ4 to production route RXA4, similarly, production route RXZ1 to production route RZB4 correspond to production route RXB1 to production route RXB4, respectively, and production route RY to production route RXC. Correspond.
It should be noted that the same type of production process means that, for example, an ally character and an enemy character play a match, and the result of a pattern change depending on the win or loss of the ally character (a big hit when the ally character wins, non-winning hit/miss judgment), It indicates that the player can recognize the same type of production process (in terms of phenomenon), such as the fact that the competition is the same, in the production of notifying that the player is defeated and the player is notified of the fall win/no win).

On the other hand, if the production process of all the production routes is the same, it is not possible to raise the expectation for the result of the pattern variation and to make the production feel novel. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there are also provided production routes with different types of production processes.
To specifically describe the effect routes in which the type of effect process in the present embodiment is different, the type of effect process of each effect route RXA1 to effect route RXA4 and the type of effect process of each effect route RXB1 to effect route RXB4 are described. Differently, the type of each effect process of the effect route RZA1 to the effect route RZA4 and the type of each effect process of the effect route RZB1 to the effect route RZB4 are different. Furthermore, the effect routes RXA1 to effect route RXA4 are different from each other in the type of effect process, and similarly, effect route RXB1 to effect route RXB4, effect route RZA1 to effect route RZA4, and effect route RZB1 to effect route RZB4, respectively. Different types of production process.
It should be noted that different types of production process means different types of production process means, for example, that a teammate character and an enemy character play a battle, and the result of this special map success/failure determination based on the win/loss of the teammate character (by the victory of the teammate character. In the production of notifying big hits, non-winning hits/falling hits), defeating teammates' defeats, and winning hits/falling hits), the player has different (in terms of phenomena) different production processes, such as different competition events. It means being able to recognize things.

In addition, regarding the effect route RZE, there is no effect route having the same type of effect process, and in the effect related to the effect route RZE, the result of the symbol variation is prompt (the result of the special figure right/wrong judgment of special figure 2 is a big hit. And, the stop symbol a) of the special figure is specified to the player, but providing a part of the effect route in which there is no effect route having the same kind of effect process gives the player a sense of superiority. Therefore, it is effective for enhancing the interest of the game.

The production route RXA1 to the production route RXA4 shown in FIG. 11(a) imitates the same number for all odd-numbered symbols in the pattern row (two in this embodiment) excluding one symbol row that is changing. The state in which the decorative pattern is stopped, also referred to as a reach state), and the subsequent production is informed that the result of the special symbol validity judgment this time is out, and the symbols constituting the tempai in the remaining symbol row It is a production route for stopping different designs and stopping decorative designs in a staggered pattern, and the types of production processes (production flow) until the notification that the result of the special drawing validity judgment is out of order are different from each other. It is a production route.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, the effect route RXA1 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXA1, the effect route RXA2 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXA2, and the effect route RXA3 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXA3. The effect route RXA4 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXA4.

The production route RXB1 to the production route RXB4 shown in FIG. 11(a) makes even-numbered symbols temperate, and it is informed that the result of the special figure validity determination this time is out of proportion by the subsequent productions, and the tempe is applied to the remaining symbol rows. It is a production route that stops the design that is different from the one that constitutes the design and stops the decorative design with a gap, and the process of production until the notification that the result of the special drawing hit/absence judgment is out is different from each other. It is a production route.
As described above, each of the effect routes RXB1 to RXB4 is an effect route different from the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4 in the process of effect.
Also, the effect route RXB1 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXB1, the effect route RXB2 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXB2, the effect route RXB3 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXB3, and the effect route RXB4 is the special figure variation pattern. Corresponds to PXB4.

In the production route RXC shown in FIG. 11A, the falling symbol is tempered, and the subsequent falling production does not win the determination of falling success/failure (more accurately, further, the special drawing determination of success/improper determination after the falling success/failure determination). It is notified that (the result of (high accuracy of special figure) is out of order), and it is a production route that stops the symbols different from the falling symbols in the remaining symbol rows and stops the decorative symbols in a loose pattern.
As described above, the effect route RXC corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXC.

The production route RXD1 to the production route RXD3 shown in FIG. 11(a) stop the decorative design in a broke pattern immediately after the start of the variation of the design of this time, and notify that the result of the special symbol validity determination of this time is out of alignment. The production routes are the production routes that are different from each other, and the time until the decorative pattern is stopped due to the unevenness is different from each other.
As shown in FIG. 11A, the effect route RXD1 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXD1, the effect route RXD2 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXD2, and the effect route RXD3 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXD3.

In the production route RY shown in FIG. 11B, the falling symbol is tempered, and the present falling prize determination is won by the subsequent production (more accurately, the special drawing validity determination (specifically, after the falling determination). It is reported that the result of (Low accuracy) has fallen out), and the falling symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows, and the decorative symbols are stopped in line with the falling symbols.
As described above, the effect route RY is an effect route having the same type of effect process as the effect route RXC (details will be described later).
Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the effect route RY corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PY.

In the production route RZA1 to production route RZA4 shown in FIG. 12, the odd symbols are tempted, and it is informed by the subsequent production that the result of the special symbol hit/miss determination of this time is a big hit (probable variation big hit), and the remaining symbol rows are concerned. It is a production route in which the symbols constituting the tempai are stopped and the decorative symbols are stopped in an odd number of patterns, and the types of production processes until the notification of the probability variation big hit are different from each other.
As described above, the effect route RZA1 is an effect route having the same (common) effect type as the effect route RXA1, and the effect route RZA2 is an effect route having the same effect process type as the effect route RXA2. RZA3 is a production route with the same type of production process as production route RXA3, and production route RZA4 is a production route with the same type of production process as production route RXA4.
As shown in FIG. 12, the effect route RZA1 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZA1, the effect route RZA2 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZA2, the effect route RZA3 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZA3, and the effect route RZA4. Corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZA4.

The production route RZB1 to production route RZB4 shown in FIG. 12 makes even-numbered symbols ten-pie, and it is informed that the result of the special figure hit/miss determination of this time is a big hit (probably strange big hit or normal big hit) by the remaining effects, and the remaining symbols. It is a production route in which the symbols constituting the tempai are stopped in a row and the decorative symbols are stopped in an even number of symbols, and the types of production processes until the notification of a big hit are different from each other. In addition, when the stop symbol of the special symbol in the symbol change this time is the symbol b, the decorative symbol stopped after stopping the even symbol assortment is switched to the odd symbol assortment, and it is informed that the probability variation is a big hit. R.
As described above, the effect route RZB1 is the effect route having the same type of effect process as the effect route RXB1, the effect route RZB2 is the effect route having the same effect process type as the effect route RXB2, and the effect route RZB3 is the effect route. RXB3 is a production route having the same type of production process, and production route RZB4 is a production route having the same type of production process as production route RXB4.
As shown in FIG. 12, the effect route RZB1 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZB1, the effect route RZB2 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZB2, the effect route RZB3 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZB3, and the effect route RZB4. Corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PZB4.

In addition, the production route determination means 222 in the present embodiment treats the production routes of the same production process type as different production routes such as the production route RXA1 and the production route RZA1. The production routes having the same process type are treated as the same production route, and the production content determination unit 225 determines the production content in consideration of the result of the special drawing right/absence determination, thereby informing by the production related to the production route. The results may be different.

In addition, from the variation time shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the effect related to the effect route RXA3 has a longer execution time (effect time) than the effect related to the effect route RXA2 (different from the present embodiment. However, the effect related to the effect route RXB3 is longer than the effect related to the effect route RXB2 (different from the present embodiment, but the effect related to the effect route is shorter). The effect related to the effect route RZA3 is an effect whose execution time is longer than that of the effect related to the effect route RZA2 (which is different from the present embodiment, but may be an effect whose execution time is short). The effect related to RZB3 is an effect whose execution time is longer than the effect related to the effect route RZB2 (which is different from this embodiment, but may be an effect whose execution time is short). Therefore, in the transition from the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode, there are cases where the change in the execution time of the effect related to the effect route can be made small (smooth).

The production route RZE shown in FIG. 12, the decorative symbols are stopped with 7 symbols aligned immediately after the symbol variation is started, and the result of the special symbol validity judgment this time is a certain variation big hit (especially, the stop symbol of the special symbol is symbol a). It is a production route that is notified that.
In the present embodiment, there is no production route having the same production process as the production route RZE.

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, in order to make the effect contents easy to understand while complicating the effect contents (effect route), an effect mode in which the candidates of the effect route that can be determined by one symbol variation are limited is provided, and the effect mode concerned. However, if the effect mode is simply changed, the effect contents are greatly changed, which may reduce the interest of the game.
Therefore, the present embodiment has a function such as a combination of effect routes corresponding to effect modes as a function for solving such a problem, and in the following description, the main functions of the functions will be described. explain.

<Regarding the production route corresponding to the production mode>
First, with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12, a combination of effect routes determined in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2 and the ultra high speed variation mode will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), when the result of the special drawing hit determination of the special drawing 2 is out of order, the effect route RXA1 to the effect route RXA4, the effect route RXB1 to the effect route RXB4, the effect route RXC, and the effect. The route RXD1 to the effect route RXD3 may be determined.

More specifically, in the high speed variation mode 1, the effect route RXA1, the effect route RXA2, the effect route RXB1, the effect route RXB2, the effect route RXC, and the effect route RXD1 may be determined. , Production route RXA2, production route RXA3, production route RXB2, production route RXB3, production route RXC, and production route RXD2 may be determined, in the ultra-high speed variation mode, production route RXA3, production route RXA4, production route RXB3, production route RXB4, production route RXC, and production route RXD3 may be determined.

Here, paying attention to the effect route RXA1 to the effect route RXA4, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1, the effect route RXA1 and the effect route RXA2 may be determined, but the effect route RXA3 and the effect route RXA4 are not determined, and the effect route RXA3 and the effect route RXA4 are not determined. In the high-speed fluctuation mode, the effect route RXA3 and the effect route RXA4 may be determined, but the effect route RXA1 and the effect route RXA2 are not determined. That is, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 and the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode, with respect to the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4, effect routes that are unlikely to be determined on the other side are not determined.
On the other hand, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 2, the effect route RXA2 that may be determined in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 and the effect route RXA3 that may be determined in the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode may be determined. The effect route RXA1 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 and the effect route RXA4 that may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode are not determined.

Also, focusing on the effect routes RXB1 to RXB4, like the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 and the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode, there is no possibility of being determined on the other side (effect route RXB1. And the effect route RXB4) may be determined, and in the high speed variation mode 2, the effect route RXB2 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 and the effect route that may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode. While the route RXB3 may be determined, the effect route RXB1 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 and the effect route RXB4 that may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode are not determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, with respect to the effect route RXA1 to effect route RXA4 and the effect route RXB1 to effect route RXB4, there is a possibility that an effect route that may not be determined by the other may be determined, and the high speed variation mode 1 may be determined. The above-described high speed fluctuation mode 2 is provided between the ultra high speed fluctuation modes. Therefore, when transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode, the change in the effect route (effect content) can be made small (smooth), and the enjoyment of the game can be prevented from decreasing.

In addition, in order to achieve the above-described effects, as in the present embodiment, a plurality of groups of effect routes having the above-described relationship (groups of effect routes RXA1 to effect route RXA4 and groups of effect routes RXB1 to effect route RXB4). ) It is not necessary to provide, and it is only necessary to have such a relationship with respect to at least one group of effect routes, and even in this case, the above-described effect can be obtained. Further, the group of the effect route is not limited to the above grouping, and may be any group.

Further, when focusing on the effect route RXC, the effect route may be determined in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2, and the ultra high speed variation mode.

Focusing on the effect route RXD1 to the effect route RXD3, the effect route RXD1 may be determined in the high speed fluctuation mode 1, and the effect route RXD2 may be determined in the high speed fluctuation mode 2. In the high speed variation mode, the effect route RXD3 may be determined.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the falling hit determination of the special drawing 2 is won (more accurately, the special drawing validity judgment in the special drawing 2 after the falling hit determination (special figure low confirmation) If the result of) is out of order), the effect route RY is determined, and the effect route is determined in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2 and the ultra high speed variation mode.
Here, winning the falling hit determination is an unfavorable result (rather than being a deviation as a result of the special drawing hit determination), and in the present embodiment, when such an unfavorable result is determined, The same effect route (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “falling effect route”) is determined. Therefore, in the transition from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode, the transition of the production mode can be emphasized while reducing the change of the production route.
In addition, it is possible to easily grasp a disadvantageous production route (contents of production) when transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode, and to prevent a decrease in interest in the game.
In order to obtain these effects, the high speed variation mode 2 between the high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode is not necessarily required.

Further, in the present embodiment, only one effect route is supported for the case of winning the falling hit judgment, but in the case of winning the falling hit judgment, at least one of the effect routes is the high speed variation mode 1 and the high speed fluctuation. If the determination is made in each of the mode 2 and the ultra-high speed variation mode, a plurality of effect routes may be associated with the case where the fall win/win determination is won.

Further, although different from the present embodiment, at least one of the normal effect routes, which are disadvantageous to the probability variation effect route described later, also in the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2, similarly to the falling performance route. Alternatively, it may be determined in each of the ultra-high speed variation mode, and even in this case, it is easy to grasp the disadvantageous production route (contents of production) when transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high speed variation mode. , It is possible to suppress the deterioration of the entertainment of the game, and when transitioning from the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode, it is possible to easily grasp the disadvantageous performance route (contents of the performance) and to suppress the deterioration of the entertainment of the game. it can. Similarly, in order to obtain the effect, the high speed variation mode 2 between the high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode is not necessarily required.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect route setting means (effect route determining means 222), as effect routes, the first effect route (effect route RXA2 or effect route RZA2) and the second effect route (effect route RXA3 or effect). In other words, the route RZA3) and a predetermined effect route (falling effect route or normal effect route) can be set.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the predetermined effect route (falling effect route or normal effect route) is the first effect route (effect route RXA2 or effect route RZA2) and the second effect route (effect route RXA3 or effect route RZA3). ), the production route setting means (production route determination means 222) further determines the second production mode (high speed variation) when the first production mode (high speed variation mode 1) is set. It can be said that the predetermined performance route can be set in both the mode 2) and the case where the third performance mode (ultra-high speed variation mode) is set.
By doing so, the gaming machine 10 facilitates grasping a disadvantageous production route (production content) when transitioning from the production mode 1 (high-speed variation mode 1) to the production mode 2 (super-high-speed variation mode). It is possible to suppress the decline in the interest of the game, and it is also possible to make it easier to grasp the disadvantageous production route (contents of the production) when transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode, and to suppress the decline of the interest of the game. ..

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, when the result of the special drawing hit determination of the special drawing 2 is a big hit, the effect route RZA1 to effect route RZA4, the effect route RZB1 to effect route RZB4, and the effect route RZE are determined. May be done.

More specifically, when the stop symbol of the special figure becomes the symbol a, the effect route RZA1 and the effect route RZA2 may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1, and the effect route RZA2 in the high speed variation mode 2. And the effect route RZA3 may be determined, and in the ultra-high speed variation mode, the effect route RZA3, the effect route RZA4, and the effect route RZE may be determined.
When the stop symbol of the special figure becomes the symbol b, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1, the effect route RZA1, the effect route RZA2, the effect route RZB1, and the effect route RZB2 may be determined, and in the high speed variable mode 2, The production route RZA2, the production route RZA3, the production route RZB2, and the production route RZB3 may be determined, and in the ultra-fast change mode, the production route RZA3, the production route RZA4, the production route RZB3, and the production route RZB4 are determined. there is a possibility.
When the stop symbol of the special figure becomes the symbol c, the effect route RZB1 and the effect route RZB2 may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1, and the effect route RZB2 and the effect route RZB3 are determined in the high speed variation mode 2. In the ultra high speed variation mode, the effect route RZB3 and the effect route RZB4 may be determined.

Here, focusing on the effect routes RZA1 to RZA4, like the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 and the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode, there is no possibility of being determined on the other side (effect route RZA1 and effect route RZA4) are configured to be determined, and in the high speed variation mode 2, the effect route RZA2 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode may be determined. While the effect route RZA3 may be determined, the effect route RZA1 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 and the effect route RZA4 that may be determined in the ultra-high speed variation mode are not determined.

Further, focusing on the effect routes RZB1 to RZB4, like the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 and the ultra-high speed fluctuation mode, there is no possibility of being determined on the other side (effect route RZB1. And the effect route RZB4) are determined, and in the high speed variation mode 2, the effect route RZB2 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 and the effect route that may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode. While the route RZB3 may be determined, the effect route RZB1 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 and the effect route RZB4 that may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode are not determined.

As described above, in the present embodiment, with respect to the effect route RZA1 to the effect route RZA4 and the effect route RZB1 to the effect route RZB4, a high-speed variation mode 1 in which an effect route that may not be determined by the other may be determined. The above-described high-speed fluctuation mode 2 is provided between the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode and the ultra-fast fluctuation mode. Therefore, when transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode, the change in the effect route (effect content) can be made small (smooth), and the enjoyment of the game can be prevented from decreasing.

In addition, in order to achieve the above-mentioned effect, as in the present embodiment, a plurality of groups of effect routes having the above-described relationship (groups of effect route RZA1 to effect route RZA4 and groups of effect route RZB1 to effect route RZB4). ) It is not necessary to provide, and it is only necessary to have such a relationship with respect to at least one group of effect routes, and even in this case, the above-described effect can be obtained. Further, the group of the effect route is not limited to the above grouping, and may be any group.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect route setting means (effect route determining means 222), when the first effect mode (high speed variation mode 1) is set, the first effect route (effect route RXA2 or While the production route RZA2) can be set, if the second production route (production route RXA3 or production route RZA3) is not set and the second production mode (high-speed fluctuation mode 2) is set, The first effect route and the second effect route can be set, and when the third effect mode (ultra-high speed variation mode) is set, the second effect route can be set, while In other words, one production route is not set.
By doing so, the game machine 10 can reduce the change in the effect route (smoothly) and prevent a decrease in the interest of the game when transitioning from the first effect mode to the third effect mode. ..

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the effect route setting means (effect route determination means 222), as effect routes, a third effect route (effect route RXA1 or effect route RZA1) and a fourth effect route (effect route RXA4 or effect). If the route RZA 4) can be set and the first effect mode (high speed variation mode 1) is set, the third effect route can be set, while the fourth effect route is set. If the second effect mode (high speed change mode 2) is set without setting, the third effect route and the fourth effect route are not set, and the third effect mode (super high speed change mode) is set. ) Is set, it can be said that the fourth effect route can be set while the third effect route is not set.

Here, the combination of the same type of production process constituted by the effect route RXA1 to effect route RXA4 and the effect route RZA1 to effect route RZA4 (hereinafter, may be referred to as “probable variation effect route”), and effect route RXB1 to effect. In the combination of the same type of production process constituted by the route RXB4 and the production route RZB1 to the production route RZB4 (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as “normal production route”), the result of the special drawing success/failure determination of the special map 2 is a big hit ( It is a combination that may result in a probability variation big hit or a normal big hit). Therefore, when transitioning from the high speed variation mode 1 to the ultra high speed variation mode, it is possible to make the change of the effect route (effect content) smaller (smooth).

In particular, in the probability variation effect route, when the result of the special diagram hit determination of special map 2 is a big hit, the probability that the big hit is the probability variation big hit is higher than the normal effect route. Therefore, when transitioning from the high speed variation mode 1 to the ultra high speed variation mode, it is possible to make the change of the effect route (effect content) smaller (smooth).
The probability variation production route in the present embodiment is always a probability variation jackpot when the result of the hit/miss determination in Toku-zu 2 is a bonus jackpot, but if the above relationship is maintained, it is a normal jackpot. May be Similarly, in the normal effect route in the present embodiment, if the result of the hit/miss determination of the special figure 2 is a big hit, it will be a certain probability variation big hit, but if the above relationship is maintained, it is always a normal hit. It may be a big hit.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 is the second advantageous state when the advantageous state (big hit game) is set when the first effect route (the effect route RXA2 or the effect route RZA2 of the probability variation effect routes) is set. The rate at which (big hit game relating to probability variation big hit) is set is higher than the rate at which the second advantageous state is set when the advantageous state is set when a predetermined effect route (normal effect route) is set. The rate of setting the second advantageous state is high when the advantageous state is set when the second effect route (the effect route RXA3 or the effect route RZA3 of the probability variation effect route) is set. In other words, the ratio is higher than the ratio at which the second advantageous state is set when the advantageous state is set when the effect route is set.

Further, as described above, in the probability variation effect route, when the result of the special drawing hit determination of the special drawing 2 is a big hit, a ratio of being a normal big hit (in the present embodiment, 0%, but 0% The ratio of the probability variation big hit (100% in the present embodiment, but may be a ratio smaller than 100%) is higher. Therefore, when transitioning from the high speed variation mode 1 to the ultra high speed variation mode, it is possible to feel a change (smoothness) smaller than a change in the effect route (effect content).

Further, as described above, in the probability variation effect route, when the result of the special figure hit determination of special map 2 is a big hit, the proportion of the big hit being the probability variation big hit is higher than the normal effect route, and the special effect route of special figure 2 is. When the result of the drawing hit judgment is a big hit, the probability of the probability variation big hit is higher than the ratio of the normal big hit. Therefore, it can be said that the probability variation production route is an advantageous production route for setting the probability variation big hit.

Also, focusing on the effect route RZE, the effect route is determined only in the case of the ultra-high-speed variation mode and the stop symbol of the special figure is the symbol a.
The effect related to the effect route RZE is the effect for which the time is the shortest among the effects related to the effect route that may be determined when the result of the special drawing hit determination is a big hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern derivation state and the production mode are made to correspond one-to-one, but a plurality of production modes may be made to correspond to one special figure variation pattern derivation state. Even in this case, the effect of the above-described method of deriving the special figure variation pattern and the effect of the above-described method of determining the effect route are exhibited.

Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern and the effect route are associated one-to-one, but a plurality of effect routes may be associated with one special figure variation pattern. One effect route may be determined by lottery from a plurality of effect routes corresponding to the generated special figure variation pattern. When a plurality of effect modes are associated with one special figure variation pattern derivation state, the effect route may be determined in consideration of the current effect mode. Even in such a case, the effects of the above-described method of deriving the special figure variation pattern and the effects of the above-described method of determining the effect route are exhibited.

<Regarding the production mode switching production that highlights the transition to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode>
In the above description, the method of determining the effect route for smoothing the change of the effect route when transitioning from the high speed change mode 1 to the ultra high speed change mode has been described. In the present embodiment, the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode is further emphasized (making it easier for the player to recognize) by using the production mode switching production, and the details will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. ..
It should be noted that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of the effect mode switching effect setting processing executed by the effect content determining means 225 of the normal effect control means 220, and FIG. 14A specifically shows the effect mode switching effect. It is a figure which is shown and FIG.14(b) is a figure which shows the pattern of the execution period of production mode switching production.

First, the details of the effect mode switching effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The process is a process executed when the sub-command management unit 270 receives the fluctuation start command.

In the first step S101, it is determined whether or not it is a timing for switching to the ultra-high speed variation mode (timing for transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S103, and the condition is When it is not satisfied, the effect mode switching effect setting process is ended.

In step S103, it is determined to execute the effect mode switching effect, and then the effect mode switching effect setting process is ended.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect mode switching effect is executed when switching to the ultra-high speed mode, while the effect mode switching effect is performed when switching from the high speed variation mode 1 to the high speed variation mode 2. Is not running. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of emphasizing the transition to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode described later (making it easier for the player to recognize).

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the first effect (effect mode switching effect) is switched from the second effect mode (high speed change mode 2) to the third effect mode (super high speed change mode). In other words
By doing so, the gaming machine 10 can enhance the effect of highlighting the transition to the third effect mode (making it easier for the player to recognize).

It should be noted that when the high speed variation mode 1 is switched to the high speed variation mode 2, the effect mode switching effect is executed, while when the ultra high speed mode is switched, the effect mode switching effect may not be executed. That is, the effect mode switching effect may be executed in either of the case where the high speed fluctuation mode 1 is switched to the high speed fluctuation mode 2 and the case where the high speed fluctuation mode 2 is switched to the super high speed mode. It is possible to make the person feel the transition of the effect mode sharply.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when switching from the first effect mode (high speed change mode 1) to the second effect mode (high speed change mode 2), and from the second effect mode to the third effect mode (ultra high speed change). It can be said that the first effect (effect mode switching effect) is executed in either one of the cases of switching to the mode).
By doing so, the gaming machine 10 can make the player feel sharp in switching the effect mode.
As will be described later, the first effect is an effect mode before the transition (high speed fluctuation mode 1 or high speed fluctuation mode 2) and after the final symbol fluctuation is started, the effect mode after the transition (high speed fluctuation mode 2 or ultra high speed). It may be executed in a period until the first symbol variation of the variation mode) ends.

Next, a specific example of the effect mode switching effect according to the present embodiment and patterns 1 to 3 of the execution period of the effect will be described with reference to FIG. 14.
In FIG. 14(a), in the initial symbol variation in the ultra-high-speed variation mode, the telop "Ultra-high-speed variation mode rush" is displayed in the center of the display area of the main display unit 81 (execution of production mode switching effect), After that, a state is shown in which the telop is erased (end of the effect mode switching effect). Therefore, the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode can be emphasized (made easy for the player to recognize).
It should be noted that the effect mode switching effect may be in any form as long as it is an effect executed at the timing of switching to the ultra-high speed variation mode.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the telop "Ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode entry" is displayed, the telop is compared with that before the telop is displayed. The decorative pattern (which will be stopped) is difficult for the player to see. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of highlighting the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode (making it easier for the player to recognize).

Further, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the present embodiment, in the final symbol variation of the high speed variation mode 2, a telop "high speed variation mode" is displayed above the display area of the main display portion 81, and the ultra high speed variation is achieved. In the initial symbol fluctuation of the mode, a telop "super-high speed fluctuation mode" is displayed above the display area of the main display portion 81.
These telops are images that are continuously displayed for each effect mode (across a plurality of symbol variations in the corresponding effect mode), so-called background images, and in the present embodiment, during the execution mode of the effect mode switching effect. , The telop corresponding to the background image is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of highlighting the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode (making it easier for the player to recognize).
To prevent the telop corresponding to the background image from being displayed during the execution mode of the effect mode switching effect, the telop corresponding to the background image may not be displayed at least in part of the execution period.
The details of the background image displayed in each effect mode including the high speed variation mode 1 will be described later.

Further, as described above, the image of the effect mode switching effect is not an image which is continuously displayed for each effect mode (across a plurality of symbol variations in the corresponding effect mode), and does not correspond to the background image described above. Therefore, the background image switching does not correspond to the effect mode switching effect in the present embodiment.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14A, in the present embodiment, during the execution mode of the effect mode switching effect, a reserved image that is a circular image displayed at the bottom of the display area of the main display unit 81 (the reserved image). (Except) is not displayed. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the effect of highlighting the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode (making it easier for the player to recognize).
In addition, in order to prevent the hold image from being displayed during the execution period of the effect mode switching effect, the hold image may not be displayed during at least a part of the execution period.
Further, the hold image (not shown) may not be displayed or may be kept displayed during at least a part of the execution period of the effect mode switching effect.

FIG. 14B shows a pattern of the execution period of the effect mode switching effect including the present embodiment.
Pattern 1 is a pattern in which the effect mode switching effect is started and ended during the initial symbol fluctuation in the ultra-high speed fluctuation mode, and corresponds to the pattern of the execution period of the effect mode switching effect in the present embodiment. Pattern 2 is the high speed fluctuation. The production mode switching production is started and ended during the final symbol variation of Mode 2, and the pattern 3 is the production mode switching production is started during the final symbol variation of the high-speed variation mode 2 and the first time of the ultra-high-speed variation mode. It is a pattern in which the effect ends while the symbol is changing.
In this way, the production mode switching production is the production mode (high-speed variation mode 2 or ultra-high-speed variation mode) after the transition of the final design variation of the production mode before the transition (high-speed variation mode 1 or high-speed variation mode 2) is started. ) It may be executed in a period until the first symbol variation ends.

The effect mode switching effect in the present embodiment is an effect using the main display portion 81, but may be an effect using another device such as a speaker or a lamp.

<Regarding the background image switching that highlights the transition to the ultra-fast change mode>
Next, the details of the background image displayed in each effect mode including the high speed variation mode 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.
It should be noted that FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flow of the background image switching processing executed by the effect content determination means 225 of the normal effect control means 220, and FIG. 16 specifically shows switching of the background image in the present embodiment. It is a figure.

First, the details of the background image switching process will be described with reference to FIG. The process is a process executed when the sub-command management unit 270 receives the fluctuation start command.

In the first step S201, it is determined whether or not it is the switching timing to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode (timing at which the transition to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode), and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203, and the condition is If it is not satisfied, the background image switching process ends.

In step S203, background image switching processing is executed, and then the background image switching processing ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when switching (transitioning) to the ultra-high-speed variation mode, the process of switching the background image is executed, while when switching (transitioning) from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the high-speed variation mode 2. , The process of switching the background image is not executed. Therefore, the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode can be emphasized (made easy for the player to recognize).

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, a specific example of switching the background image in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, in the present embodiment, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 and the high-speed fluctuation mode 2, a telop (background image) of “high-speed fluctuation mode” is displayed above the display area of the main display unit 81, and ultra-high speed is achieved. In the variation mode, a telop (background image) of "super-high-speed variation mode" is displayed in the display area.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the background image in the high speed variation mode 1 and the background image in the high speed variation mode 2 have the same aspect, and the background image in the ultra high speed variation mode has a different aspect from the aspects of the background images up to that point. It is used as a background image.

The background image switching timing is preferably timing within the period from the start to the end of the initial symbol fluctuation in the ultra-high speed fluctuation mode, but the effect mode switching effect shown in FIG. Similar to the execution period, any timing may be adopted as long as it is within a period from the start of the final symbol variation in the high speed variation mode 2 to the end of the first symbol variation in the ultra high speed variation mode.

Further, when a plurality of types of background images are displayed in parallel, if at least one type of background image has the above-described relationship, the transition to the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode is highlighted (to the player. The effect can be enhanced.

<Setting of look-ahead effect that highlights transition to ultra-high-speed change mode>
Further, in the present embodiment, the prefetching effect setting process for facilitating the recognition of the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode is executed in the high accuracy of the special figure, and the details thereof will be described with reference to FIG.
Note that FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flow of a special figure high-probability middle prefetching effect setting process executed by the prefetching effect controlling means 224 of the normal effect controlling means 220.

First, the details of the special figure high certainty medium prefetching effect setting process will be described with reference to FIG. The process is a process executed when the sub-command management unit 270 receives the preliminary determination command.

In the first step S301, it is determined whether or not the prefetch flag is OFF, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S303, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S313.

In step S303, it is determined whether 190≦variation counter and variation counter≦200. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S305. If the condition is not satisfied, the special figure height is increased. The accurate middle prefetching effect setting process ends.
Here, the fluctuation counter is the number of symbol fluctuations since the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B included in the fluctuation start command is started.
The determination is a determination for making it easy to recognize the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode, and details will be described later.

In step S305, the look-ahead effect pattern to be set is selected by using a look-ahead effect pattern lottery table (not shown).
The look-ahead effect pattern lottery table is one or a plurality of look-ahead effect patterns (the contents of the look-ahead effect are associated with a look-ahead counter described later) for each effect route that may be determined by the effect route determination means 222. Is a corresponding lottery table, and in the relevant lottery, based on the lottery table and the effect route corresponding to the design fluctuation that has been held this time, the presence or absence of execution of the prefetch effect pattern and the prefetch effect pattern to be executed are specified. decide.

In step S307, it is determined whether or not a lottery of the prefetching effect pattern is won. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309, and if the condition is not satisfied, the special figure high-probability middle prefetching effect. The setting process ends.

In step S309, the selected prefetching effect pattern is set.
As the pre-reading effect that is executed by setting the pre-reading effect pattern, such as the above-mentioned holding pre-reading effect, the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the change in the design of the pre-reading target and the change in the design of the pre-reading target are executed. Any device may be used as long as it is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be performed, and the form thereof does not matter.

In step S311, an initial value (a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the special figure 2 holding counter) is set in the prefetch counter.
Note that the prefetch counter is a counter for determining the effect content of the prefetch effect in step S315 (managing the progress of the prefetch effect), and is the number by which the operation suspension information according to Toku-zu 2 in the present embodiment is suspended. Is 4, the maximum value of the prefetch counter is 3.

In step S313, the prefetch counter is decremented by 1.

In step S315, the effect content of the prefetch effect is determined based on the prefetch effect pattern that has been set and the value of the prefetch counter.

In step S317, it is determined whether or not the prefetch counter=0, the process proceeds to step S319 if the condition is satisfied, and the special figure high-probability middle prefetch effect setting process if the condition is not satisfied. To finish.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the variation counter <190 or 200 <variation counter (when the condition in step S303 is not satisfied), that is, immediately before the switching timing to the ultra-high-speed variation mode, a new prefetch is performed. The start of the effect is restricted, and the prefetch effect is not executed across the high speed fluctuation mode 2 and the ultra high speed fluctuation mode, while the start of a new prefetch effect is restricted immediately before the switching timing from the high speed fluctuation mode 1 to the high speed fluctuation mode. Instead, the pre-reading effect can be executed across the high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode 2. Therefore, the transition to the ultra-high speed variation mode can be emphasized (made easy for the player to recognize).

The range of the variation counter that regulates the start of the new prefetching effect is not limited to the range of the present embodiment, and any range may be included as long as it includes the timing of switching from the high speed variation mode 2 to the ultra high speed variation mode. May be adopted.
In addition, the prefetching effect is not limited to the method of setting the range of the fluctuation counter that regulates the start of the new prefetching effect as in the present embodiment, and for example, when the prefetching effect is executed across the high speed fluctuation mode 2 and the ultra high speed fluctuation mode. What kind of method can be used to prevent the prefetching effect from being executed across the high speed variation mode 2 and the ultra high speed variation mode, such as a method of restricting the execution of the prefetching effect (regulation of start or suspension in the middle)? A method may be adopted.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can execute the second effect (background image or prefetch effect) that is executed over a plurality of continuous symbol fluctuations, and the second effect is the first effect mode (high speed fluctuation). While it is possible to be executed across the symbol variation in the mode 1) and the symbol variation in the second effect mode (high speed variation mode 2), the symbol variation in the second effect mode and the third effect mode (super In other words, it can be said that it is an effect that is not executed over the symbol variation in the high-speed variation mode).
By doing so, the gaming machine 10 can highlight the transition to the third effect mode (make it easier for the player to recognize).

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) Whether or not to set an advantageous state advantageous to the player for each symbol variation is executed, and whether or not the determination is made is executed, which is an effect executed in one symbol variation and corresponds to the one symbol variation. A gaming machine that executes a result notification effect for notifying a result of the determination,
Production mode setting means for setting one production mode from a plurality of production modes,
Based on the set production mode, from a plurality of types of production routes, production route setting means for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined, and
The production mode setting means,
As the production mode, combinations of production routes that can be set are different from each other, and a first production mode, a second production mode, and a third production mode can be set,
In order of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, the effect mode being set is switched.
The production route setting means,
As the production route, a first production route, a second production route, and a predetermined production route can be set,
When the first effect mode is set, the first effect route can be set, while the second effect route is not set,
When the second effect mode is set, it is possible to set the first effect route and the second effect route,
When the third effect mode is set, the second effect route can be set, while the first effect route is not set,
The predetermined production route is
It is more disadvantageous than the first performance route and the second performance route,
The production route setting means, further,
In any of the case where the first effect mode is set, the case where the second effect mode is set, and the case where the third effect mode is set, the predetermined effect route is set. Is configurable,
An execution time of the result notification effect according to the second effect route is different from an execution time of the result notification effect according to the first effect route.
(2) Whether or not to set an advantageous state advantageous for the player for each symbol variation is executed, and whether or not the symbol variation is executed is set, and a plurality of types of variation patterns that define the variation time for which the symbol variation is executed are set A plurality of types of variation pattern tables are stored, the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern table corresponding to the staying state, and the one symbol variation is an effect executed in one symbol variation. In the gaming machine that executes the result notification effect for notifying the result of the judgment of
Production mode setting means for setting one production mode from a plurality of production modes,
Based on the set production mode, from a plurality of types of production routes, production route setting means for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined, and
The production mode setting means,
As the production mode, combinations of production routes that can be set are different from each other, and a first production mode, a second production mode, and a third production mode can be set,
In order of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, the effect mode being set is switched.
The production route setting means,
As the production route, a first production route, a second production route, and a predetermined production route can be set,
When the first effect mode is set, the first effect route can be set, while the second effect route is not set,
When the second effect mode is set, it is possible to set the first effect route and the second effect route,
When the third effect mode is set, the second effect route can be set, while the first effect route is not set,
The predetermined production route is
It is more disadvantageous than the first performance route and the second performance route,
The production route setting means, further,
When the first effect mode is set, when the second effect mode is set, and when any of the third effect mode is set, the predetermined effect route is set. Is configurable,
The first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that the fluctuation pattern tables used are different from each other.
(3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
In any one of the case of switching from the first performance mode to the second performance mode and the case of switching from the second performance mode to the third performance mode, the first performance is executed. A gaming machine characterized by being played.
(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
It is possible to execute a second effect that is executed across multiple consecutive symbol changes,
The second effect is
While it is possible to be executed across the symbol variation in the first effect mode and the symbol variation in the second effect mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that is not executed over the symbol variation in the second effect mode and the symbol variation in the third effect mode.
(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The production route setting means, further,
As the production route, it is possible to set a third production route and a fourth production route,
When the first effect mode is set, the third effect route can be set, while the fourth effect route is not set,
When the second effect mode is set, without setting the third effect route and the fourth effect route,
A game machine characterized in that when the third effect mode is set, the fourth effect route can be set, while the third effect route is not set.

10 Gaming Machine 15 Outer Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Ball Receiving Plate 29 Lower Ball Receiving Plate 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left Right Frame Part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Effect lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Effect button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Normal electric accessory solenoid 41 Special electric Character solenoid 50 Gaming board 50a Gaming area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Large winning opening 57 First starting opening 59 Second starting opening 61 Normal electric winning part 63 Gate 65 Special electric winning 67 General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 1st starting opening sensor 71 2nd starting opening sensor 72 Big winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 80 Performance display 81 Main display 82 Sub display 82a Upper sub display 82b Left sub display 82c Right sub Display unit 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol hold lamp 95 Second special symbol hold lamp 96 Normal symbol hold lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I/O port 105 Random number circuit 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 130 Preliminary determination means 140 Special figure lottery means 141 Special figure appropriateness decision means 142 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 143 Special figure fluctuation pattern Derivation means 144 Falling hit judgment means 150 General figure lottery means 160 Big hit game control means 165 Symbol display control means 170 Electric accessory control means 175 Game state control means 180 Main information storage means 185 Main error control means 190 Main command management means 200 1 Sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I/O port 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 222 Effect route determination means 223 Sub hold control means 224 Lookahead effect control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decorative symbol control means 227 Big hit effect control means 230 Sub error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub information storage means 270 Sub command management means 300 Second sub control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I/O port 400 Discharge control board 401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
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Claims (5)

Whether or not to set an advantageous state advantageous to the player for each symbol variation is executed, and whether or not the determination is made is the effect executed in one symbol variation, and whether or not it is applicable in one symbol variation. A gaming machine that executes a result notification effect for notifying a result,
Production mode setting means for setting one production mode from a plurality of production modes,
Based on the set production mode, from a plurality of types of production routes, production route setting means for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined, and
The production mode setting means,
As the production mode, combinations of production routes that can be set are different from each other, and a first production mode, a second production mode, and a third production mode can be set,
In order of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, the effect mode being set is switched.
The production route setting means,
As the production route, a first production route, a second production route, and a predetermined production route can be set,
When the first effect mode is set, the first effect route can be set, while the second effect route is not set,
When the second effect mode is set, it is possible to set the first effect route and the second effect route,
When the third effect mode is set, the second effect route can be set, while the first effect route is not set,
The predetermined production route is
More disadvantageous than the first effect route and the second effect route with respect to the probability that the advantageous game state is set, or disadvantageous with respect to the magnitude of the advantage of the advantageous game state ,
The production route setting means, further,
In any of the case where the first effect mode is set, the case where the second effect mode is set, and the case where the third effect mode is set, the predetermined effect route is set. Is configurable,
The execution time of the second the result notification effect by directing root of, Unlike the execution time of the result notification effect by the first effect route,
Average variation time, which is the average value of the variation time required for one symbol variation, becomes shorter in the order of the first production mode, the second production mode, the third production mode, or the average variation time. the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the gaming machine according to the third effect mode, wherein a long Rukoto in this order. Whether or not to set an advantageous state advantageous to the player for each symbol variation is determined whether or not the variation is executed, and a variation pattern in which a plurality of types of variation patterns that define the variation time in which the symbol variation is executed are set A plurality of types of pattern tables are stored, and the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern table corresponding to the staying state, which is an effect executed in one symbol variation, and whether or not the one symbol variation is applicable. A gaming machine that executes a result notification effect for notifying a result of determination,
Production mode setting means for setting one production mode from a plurality of production modes,
Based on the set production mode, from a plurality of types of production routes, production route setting means for setting one production route in which the process of the result notification production is defined, and
The production mode setting means,
As the production mode, combinations of production routes that can be set are different from each other, and a first production mode, a second production mode, and a third production mode can be set,
In order of the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the third effect mode, the effect mode being set is switched.
The production route setting means,
As the production route, a first production route, a second production route, and a predetermined production route can be set,
When the first effect mode is set, the first effect route can be set, while the second effect route is not set,
When the second effect mode is set, it is possible to set the first effect route and the second effect route,
When the third effect mode is set, the second effect route can be set, while the first effect route is not set,
The predetermined production route is
More disadvantageous than the first effect route and the second effect route with respect to the probability that the advantageous game state is set, or disadvantageous with respect to the magnitude of the advantage of the advantageous game state ,
The production route setting means, further,
If the first effect mode is set, when it said second presentation mode is set, and in any of the case where the third effect mode is set, the predetermined effect Route Is configurable,
The first effect mode, the second effect mode, and the third effect mode,
The variation pattern table der different from each other to be used is,
Average variation time, which is the average value of the variation time required for one symbol variation, becomes shorter in the order of the first production mode, the second production mode, the third production mode, or the average variation time. the first effect mode, the second effect mode, the gaming machine according to the third effect mode, wherein a long Rukoto in this order. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The difference between the average time in the third effect mode and the average change time in the second effect mode, the average time in the second effect mode and the average change time in the first effect mode A gaming machine characterized by being larger than the difference between . The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
In any one of the case of switching from the first performance mode to the second performance mode and the case of switching from the second performance mode to the third performance mode, the first performance is executed. A gaming machine characterized by being played. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ,
It is possible to execute a second effect that is executed across multiple consecutive symbol changes,
The second effect is
While it is possible to be executed across the symbol variation in the first effect mode and the symbol variation in the second effect mode,
A gaming machine characterized in that it is an effect that is not executed over the symbol variation in the second effect mode and the symbol variation in the third effect mode.

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