JP6722631B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some gaming machines, typified by pachinko gaming machines, change the performance executed during the game from a certain point by shifting from one effect mode to another effect mode according to a predetermined condition. Exists.
The following Patent Document 1 is exemplified as this type of gaming machine.

Patent Literature 1 discloses a gaming machine that shifts from a normal mode or a probability variation mode to a special mode when a small hit game is won. Then, the game machine selects a variation pattern of a special symbol from the special variation pattern table when staying in the special mode. As a result, the contents of the effect performed during the game will change significantly.

JP, 2016-97166, A

In the gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is general to attract the interest of the player by performing an effect such as changing the background display when the effect mode is changed, and to improve the enjoyment of the game.
However, the conventional effect control performed at the time of transition to the effect mode does not always lead to an improvement in amusement of the game depending on the situation, and there is still room for improvement.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine that can improve the enjoyment of the game when the effect mode is changed.

According to the present invention, a game machine that notifies whether or not the state after the end of the symbol change becomes advantageous to the player as a result of the symbol change as compared with the state in the symbol change, At least a part of the effect mode management means for controlling a plurality of kinds of effect modes including at least the effect mode and the second effect mode, and the effect mode in the case of shifting from the first effect mode to the second effect mode And a production control means for executing a mode transition production which suggests or informs the player of the transition, and when the transition condition is satisfied, a specific symbol variation that can be transited from the first production mode to the second production mode In the case where the advantageous result is notified, the case where the advantageous result is notified without executing the mode transition effect is notified of the advantageous result after the mode transition effect is executed. More gaming machines than ever are offered.

Further, according to the present invention, a gaming machine for notifying whether or not a big hit game is hit depending on a result of a symbol variation,
One of production mode management means for controlling a plurality of types of production modes including at least the first production mode and the second production mode, and a plurality of types of production routes in which the production process in the variation period of the symbol variation is defined. The production route set means for setting the production route, and the production control means for executing the production based on the set production route within the variation period of the symbol variation , the production route set by the production route setting means. Includes a specific route that can be set for a symbol variation that notifies a big hit game in both the first effect mode and the second effect mode, and is performed during the stay in the first effect mode. If the result in invariant shift condition regardless of the lottery is won from the first presentation mode and satisfied Oite jackpot gaming to a particular symbol variation that can perform the mode transition process to the second presentation mode, the ratio of the mode transition process is performed in a specific symbol variation, Ri low or zero der than the proportion of the mode transition process is not performed in the particular symbol variation, and the specific route in the specific symbol variable There is provided a gaming machine in which the rate of setting one effect route different from is lower or zero than the rate of setting the specific route in the specific symbol variation .

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine capable of improving the enjoyment of the game when the production mode is changed.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol display device arrange|positioned in the area|region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in a region III shown in FIG. 1 and its periphery. It is a figure showing a game board installed in a game machine. It is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine. It is the block diagram which shows the functional constitution which the game machine has. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used by the lottery in a main control board. 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 derivation 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 determination 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 a fall success/failure determination. 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 falling win/win 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 the mode change production setting processing which is executed by the production contents decision expedient of normal production control means. It is the figure which shows production mode transition production concretely. It is the figure which shows the flow of the background image change processing which is executed by production contents decision expedient. It is a figure which shows switching of the background image in this embodiment concretely. It is the figure which shows the deformation example of production mode transition production concretely. It is the figure which shows the deformation example of production mode transition production concretely.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the description will be appropriately omitted. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) From the perspective of viewing.
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" refers to an advantage to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls other than so-called premier images and the like are used for prize balls. It means that it is advantageous with respect to the acquisition amount (payout of game balls).

<Characteristics of the present invention>
First, the features of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1, 5, 6, 8, and 14.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control configuration of the gaming machine 10.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10.
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.
FIG. 14 is a diagram specifically showing the effect mode transition effect.

The gaming machine 10 is a so-called pachinko gaming machine and, depending on the result of the symbol variation, informs whether or not the state after the symbol variation is advantageous to the player as compared with the state in the symbol variation. The gaming machine 10 includes an effect mode management unit and an effect control unit described later.
Here, the symbol variation is a game in which the symbol varies so that the player can visually recognize it. In the present embodiment, for example, a variation of a special symbol or a normal symbol, a variation of a decorative symbol are applicable.
Here, the result of the symbol variation means that at least one of the symbols listed above is stopped and displayed.
Here, "the state after the symbol variation is advantageous to the player" means that, after the symbol variation is stopped, the amount of winning prize balls is preferentially treated before the stop. For example, winning the big hit, and particularly preferably winning the probability variation big hit.

The effect mode management means controls a plurality of kinds of effect modes including at least a first effect mode and a second effect mode.

Here, the effect mode is a state related to effect control controlled by a so-called sub-control board, and the player can stay once or a plurality of times. In general, background display, background music (BGM), and the like are associated with each effect mode, and the player is often configured to be able to recognize the effect mode while staying.

The effect mode management means in the present embodiment is, for example, the first sub-control board 200 (effect mode control means 221). Further, the effect mode in the present embodiment is matched with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed by the main control board 100 (special figure variation pattern deriving means 143), and the high speed variation mode shown in FIG. 1, high-speed fluctuation mode 2, ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 1, ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 2 and the like are applicable. Then, in the present embodiment, the first effect mode is the high speed change mode 2 and the second effect mode is the ultra high speed change mode 1.
The embodiment described here is a specific example, and the effect mode management unit does not necessarily have to maintain the consistency between the special figure variation pattern derivation state and the effect mode. Further, the present invention is not limited to the examples of the first effect mode and the second effect mode described here, and any of the effect modes referred to in the following description can be implemented (there is no contradiction in the transition condition of the effect mode). In the range), it may correspond to the first effect mode or the second effect mode.

The production control means executes a mode transition production that suggests or informs the player of the transition of the production mode in at least part of the case where the first production mode is changed to the second production mode.

Here, the effect control means is a configuration realized by a so-called sub control board, and for example, in the present embodiment, the first sub control board 200 (effect content determination means 225) and the second sub control board 300 correspond. ..

Here, the mode transition effect is an effect that can recognize the transition of the effect mode, and is not limited to one that definitely indicates (notifies) the transition of the effect mode, but indicates (implies) the possibility of the effect mode transition. ) Also included. That is, it is not always necessary that the effect mode transition process is performed as the internal control and the mode transition effect is performed in terms of the effect.

As a specific example of a mode of the mode transition effect, a mode in which a telop display of "super-high-speed fluctuation mode entry" is performed on the main display unit 81 is shown (see FIG. 14).
The mode of the mode transition effect in the practice of the present invention is not limited to this mode, and is not particularly limited as long as it is an effect mode in which the player can recognize the mode transition. For example, a specific image or sound output at the time of mode transition, a lighting pattern of a specific effect lamp (including extinguished light) performed at the time of mode transition, or the like can also be a mode of the mode transition effect.

When the transition condition is satisfied, when an advantageous result is notified in a specific symbol variation that can be transferred from the first effect mode to the second effect mode, the advantageous result is informed without executing the mode transfer effect. It is a feature of the present invention that there are more cases in which the advantageous result is notified after the mode transition effect is executed.

Here, the shift condition is a condition for shifting from the first effect mode (for example, high speed change mode 2) to the second effect mode (for example, ultra high speed change mode 1).
The transition condition in the present embodiment is that the first sub control board 200 directly receives from the main control board 100 a game state designating command designating the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3. In addition, the transition condition in the present embodiment is that the 200th symbol variation ends after the probability variation big hit ends (transition condition (b) illustrated in FIG. 8) or the 201st symbol after the probability variation big hit ends. In other words, the fluctuation starts.

Here, "a specific symbol variation that can be transferred from the first effect mode to the second effect mode when the transition condition is satisfied" means that at least part of the case where the above transition condition is satisfied It is a symbol variation that shifts to the second effect mode, and in the variation, the first effect mode does not necessarily have to shift to the second effect mode (the shift may be restricted).
In addition, the above-mentioned specific symbol variation corresponds to the 201st symbol variation after the probability variation big hit ends, or the 201st symbol variation after shifting to the probability variation mode in the present embodiment.

Here, the advantageous result is a result of the symbol variation showing that the state after the symbol variation becomes advantageous for the player as described above. For example, when it is understood that the jackpot game is “the state after the change of the symbol is advantageous to the player”, the combination of the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot game and the decorative symbol corresponding to the jackpot game (the symbol) It can be understood that "alignment" is a "favorable result". Or, if you understand that the jackpot game related to the probability variation big hit is "the state after the variation of the symbol is advantageous to the player", a special symbol corresponding to the probability variation jackpot or a decorative pattern corresponding to the probability variation jackpot. It can be understood that the combination (the odd number of symbols, etc.) is the “advantageous result”.
In addition, in the description of the present embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the result of the symbol variation that notifies the probability variation big hit will be described as an “advantageous result”.

Here, "the case where the advantageous result is notified without executing the mode transition effect is more than the case where the advantageous result is notified after the mode transition effect is executed" means the former case. It is not limited to the case where both the case and the latter exist, and the case where the former case exists but the latter case does not exist is also included.
That is, the embodiment in which the mode transition performance is not always executed when an advantageous result is notified in a specific symbol variation that can be transitioned from the first production mode to the second production mode when the transition condition is satisfied Is included in.

In the following description of the present embodiment, regarding a game state, a special figure variation pattern derivation state, an effect mode, etc., switching from one state (or mode) to another state (or mode) is referred to as “transition”. There are cases where it is called “transition”, but these are generally treated as synonymous.

By having the above-mentioned characteristics, when an advantageous result is informed by the symbol variation, even if the symbol variation (specific symbol variation) in which the transition condition can be satisfied, the execution of the mode transition effect is suppressed. Therefore, the interest of the player can be concentrated on the notification of the advantageous result. Therefore, it is possible to realize the notification and effect of the symbol variation which is easy for the player to understand.
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 region III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 30 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. In addition, 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 game machine, and shoots a game ball to a front area (hereinafter referred to as a game area 30a) of a game board 30 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. The game is a game in which a prize ball is obtained when the game ball enters the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 36 or the like). 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 has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 11 that opens in the front and rear, an inner frame (not shown) that detachably holds the game board 30 on the opening front side of the outer frame 11, and a front side of the game board 30. A front frame 12 configured to cover.

The front frame 12 is rotatably supported on the left end side by a hinge mechanism 13 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 12 can be locked/unlocked by a cylinder lock 14.
Further, the front frame 12 includes a transparent member 15 arranged so as to cover the game area 30a, and the transparent member 15 transparently protects the game area 30a and the game board 30.
Further, the front frame 12 includes an upper ball receiving tray 16 and a lower ball receiving tray 17 for storing game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 16 and the lower ball receiving tray 17 are vertically separated from each other and are integrally provided with the front frame 12. ..
Further, the front frame 12 is provided with an operation handle 18 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 17, and by rotating the operating handle 18, the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 16 are launched toward the game area 30a. 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 16. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 26a and a return button 26b for accepting a return operation of a prepaid card as a main operation unit 26 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 an effect generated during a game or can accept an operation performed by a player to obtain various information related to the gaming machine 10. 27, and cursor buttons 28 (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d) for instructing upward, downward, left, and right operations, respectively. It should be noted that each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit by a change in the detection state of the sensor.
A movable decorative body 20 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 16.

Below the lower ball receiving tray 17, a ball removing mechanism 25 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 17 downward is provided. By operating the ball removing mechanism 25, the bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 17 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 16 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored balls to the lower ball receiving tray 17 by operating the same as the ball removing mechanism 25. By operating both of the mechanisms 25, it becomes possible to discharge the stored balls.

A pair of speakers 23 (23a, 23b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 21 of the front frame 12, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 21 and the left and right side frame portions 22a and 22b of the front frame 12 are formed by a light-transmissive cover, and inside thereof, effect lamps 24 (24a, 24b, 24c) are arranged. There is. The speaker 23 and the effect lamp 24 can output or turn on or off the sound in conjunction with the effect, the error effect, and the like that occur 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 30 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 that are 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 further 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, the 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 may display an image corresponding to a symbol variation (so-called variation) that is being executed, and that is 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 section 81, and each of the sub-display sections 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 section 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, but 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 configured 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 has a smaller area than the display region of the main display part 81.
The arrangement and the number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 in the present embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is an example, and the arrangement and the number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 are 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 42). 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 the symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 41). The normal symbol in the present 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-mentioned 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 a normal 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 are 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 the two LEDs (in the present embodiment, only right-time constant lighting = 1, left-right constant lighting) =2, flashing on the right side + constant lighting on the left side =3, flashing on the left and right =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 a “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 normal 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 unit 81 described above 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.

On the front surface of the game board 30, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 32, and a decorative member are arranged, so that a game area 30a 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 30a, curved outer rails 31 and inner rails 33 provided to guide the game balls shot by the rotating operation of the operation handle 18 to the upper part of the game area 30a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 31 is positioned outside the inner rail 33 with the center of the game area 30a as a reference. Here, the wind turbine 32 is a mechanism for giving a change in the direction in which the game balls fall, and is a nail-shaped member.

In the gaming machine 10, it is possible to set the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 18, and the first flow path in which the weaker launch game ball rolls. Various obstacles in the game area 30a 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 more strongly hit game ball rolls. It is arranged.

FIG. 4 illustrates a major winning opening 36, a large winning opening 36, a first starting opening 34, a second starting opening 35, a gate 39, and a general winning opening 38. Here, the illustrated winning openings are merely examples, and the number and arrangement thereof may be appropriately changed.

The special winning opening 36 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 30a. The special winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the special winning opening 36, and the winning result of the special winning opening sensor 72 is determined based on the detection result of the special winning opening sensor 72. 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 36 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

A special electric accessory 42 is arranged above the special winning opening 36. The special electric auditors product 42 is a member that is exchangeably transited to an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the special winning opening 36 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. The special electric auditors product 42 is opened or closed by the special electric auditors solenoid 61. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric auditors product 42 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/miss judgment described later, and accordingly, the big hit. The winning of the winning opening 36 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric auditors product 42 is in the open state, it is easy to win the special winning opening 36, and therefore 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 61 may be referred to as "attacker open".
Also, the special electric auditors product 42 is in the open state even in at least a part of the small hit game due to the fact that the small hit is derived by the special figure hit determination, but in the open state as compared with the above big hit game. 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 34 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 30a. A first starting opening sensor 70 is attached to the first starting opening 34, and a winning result for the first starting opening 34 is determined based on a detection result of the first starting opening sensor 70, and the first starting opening 34 is associated The number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls is given. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the first starting opening 34 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 30a 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 34 when rolling from the first flow path X. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 35 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 30a. A second starting opening sensor 71 is attached to the second starting opening 35, and a winning result for the second starting opening 35 is determined based on the detection result of the second starting opening sensor 71, and the second starting opening 35 is associated with the second starting opening 35. The number (1 in this embodiment) of prize balls is given.
In at least part of the case where the winning of the second starting opening 35 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 30a according to the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, many game balls are directed toward the second starting opening 35 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 41 is disposed in the flow path connected to the second starting port 35. The normal electric auditors product 41 is a member that is exchangeably transited to an open state where it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state where it is difficult to enter the second starting port 35, and the normal electric auditors product solenoid 60 Causes a transition to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 41 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per universal figure that is won by a variation in the symbol of the universal figure, and accordingly, a prize is given to the second starting opening 35. Is acceptable. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 41 is in the open state, it is easy to win the prize in the second starting port 35, so that the variation of the symbol of Special Figure 2 is suppressed while suppressing the decrease of the game balls by the prize balls. The opportunity to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The gate 39 is arranged at the right center of the game area 30a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 39, and a winning result to the gate 39 is determined based on a detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least part of the case where the winning relating to the gate 39 is determined, the symbol variation of the general figure will be performed.
In addition, in the present embodiment, compared to the case of rolling from the first flow path X, each obstacle such that a large number of game balls roll toward the gate 39 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Things are arranged.

The general winning opening 38 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 30a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 38, and the number of numbers corresponding to the general winning opening 38 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73, and is associated with the general winning opening 38 ( In this embodiment, the prize ball of 4) is awarded.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, a larger number of game balls roll toward the general winning opening 38 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 gaming balls roll toward the general winning opening 38. .. Also, a plurality of general winning openings 38 may be provided.

The outlet 40 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 30a. The game balls that have been hit in the game area 30a and have not entered the above-described winning openings fall into the out opening 40 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 a control configuration of the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 5 is necessary for describing 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, 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 related 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 data such as stack pointers and registers held when the power is cut off when the power is 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, etc., 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 60 and the special electric accessory solenoid 61, 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 26 and is configured to be able to detect an operation of the main operation unit 26.

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.
Note that the first sub-control board 200 cannot transmit data to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. Is configured.

The first sub-control board 200 is a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to game production based on a production control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores a production control program 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, and 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 27 and the cursor button 28, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation section.

Further, the first sub control board 200 turns on the image control command for instructing the image and sound to the second sub control board 300 and the effect lamp 24 in the effect control process based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. 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 24, and transmits the lamp control data via the I/O port 204. Then, the effect lamp 24 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 20 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 effect 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 VDP for generating image data according to the effect contents based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 and the effect contents 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 transmits the image data generated by performing image processing on the 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 according to an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs final acoustic data generated by performing a synthesis process on the read acoustic data to the speaker 23 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, FIGS. 7 and 8 will also be referred to when describing the functional configuration, as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 100 has a ball entrance 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 it is determined that the first start opening 34 or the second start opening 35 is won, the main random number generation means 115 is used to determine a random number for determining whether or not the special figure will be described later and for determining whether or not the player is falling. A random number, a random number for special figure stop symbol lottery, and a random number for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When it is determined that the prize is won in the gate 39, 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 relating to holding of symbol variation of special symbols and holding of symbol variation of general symbols. Regarding Toku-zu 1, the random numbers for the special-drawing success/failure determination, the random numbers for the falling-judgment determination, the random numbers for the special-drawing stop symbol lottery, and the special-drawing variation pattern, which have been acquired with the winning of the first starting opening 34 as a trigger The random number for lottery is reserved (stored) as the operation suspension information of Toku-zu 1.
More specifically, the main suspension control means 120 increments by 1 each time the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is suspended, and the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 140). A holding counter that is decremented by 1 for each (used) (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure 1 holding counter”) is provided until the value of the special figure 1 holding counter reaches an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area of the main information storage unit 180 corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter, and each time the operation suspension information is used, the operation suspension information used is cleared and the remaining operation suspension 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 performs the same control as the above-mentioned control separately from the special figure 1 with respect to the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the suspension counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 suspension counter.
Moreover, in the following description, "holding of operation hold 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 Toku-zu 1 or Toku-zu 2, the effect control including the Toku-zu 1 hold counter and Toku-zu 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.

When the operation suspension information of the special figure (symbol variation of the special figure) is suspended at a predetermined timing of the pre-determination, the pre-determination unit 130 executes the pre-determination for the pre-reading effect targeting the operation suspension information. To do.
Here, the "predetermined timing of the preliminary determination" is at least a part of the case where the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended. In other words, the pre-determination unit 130 may not perform the pre-determination on the operation suspension information of all special maps. For example, in the present embodiment, the pre-judgment unit 130 can restrict the pre-judgment (pre-reading judgment) targeting at least the above-mentioned specific symbol fluctuation (the 201-th symbol fluctuation after the probability variation big hit ends). preferable. This is because the player's interest in a specific symbol variation can be attracted by either the production mode transition production or the notification of the winning of the probability variation big hit.

More specifically, the pre-judgment means 130 reads out each random number of the operation suspension information that has been put on hold this time, pre-judgment of the special drawing right/wrong judgment, pre-judgment of the falling hit/wrong judgment, pre-judgment of the 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, and the falling hit/miss judgment means 144, the special drawing hit/miss judgment means. 141, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 143 sequentially execute 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 fluctuation 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 lottery in 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, 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 represent data stored in each ROM. Not a thing. Similarly, when the same lottery value as the maximum value of the random number range used for 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-judgment means 141 reads out 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 by a lottery which one of the big hit, the small hit, and the outfall. .. As described above, the random number for determining whether or not the special figure is valid is included in the operation suspension information that is read out when the variation start condition of the special figure is satisfied, and the special figure validity determining unit 141 changes the symbol of the special figure. A win/loss determination means for determining whether or not a hit game (big hit, small hit) is started is realized.
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, in the special figure 1, when the special figure lottery state has a low probability (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 remaining probability of 65036/65536, there is a deviation, and when the special drawing lottery state in Special Drawing 1 has a high probability (hereinafter, it may be abbreviated as "special drawing high accuracy"), 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 win/fail, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535, as in the case of the special figure 1 win/loss judgment. 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 high probability of special figure has a higher probability of winning a big hit than the low probability of special figure, and is more advantageous than the low probability of special figure. In addition, in the special figure 2 hit determination in this embodiment, a small hit is not derived.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 142, when the big hit is derived by the special figure hit determination means 141, reads the random number for special figure stop symbol lottery, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for 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 42 is released for a sufficient time (about 9 balls are won) during the big hit game, and the big hit game. It is a special figure low probability after completion, a general figure high accuracy (details will be described later) (hereinafter, 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 is a special figure high probability after the big hit game is finished, and a regular figure high accuracy symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "probability variation symbol", and the big hit related to the symbol is " It is sometimes referred to as a "probable variation big hit"). 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 symbol 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. The symbol b is 9 and the number of rounds is large and 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 the present embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability 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 inside the special winning opening 36 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 small hit of the special figure 1 is a symbol D, and the special figure when the special figure 1 is out. 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 that are 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 fluctuation pattern lottery tables for selecting the special map fluctuation pattern lottery table for deriving this special map fluctuation pattern A special figure fluctuation pattern is derived using random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery. That is, the special figure variation pattern deriving unit 143 has a plurality of types of variation pattern tables including one or a plurality of variation patterns, and the special figure variation pattern deriving unit 143 determines one of the variation pattern tables based on the result of another process (predetermined process) of the special figure lottery unit 140. One variation pattern can be derived from the variation pattern table, and the variation pattern deriving means of the present invention is realized.
Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 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 means 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.
Details of determining the special figure variation pattern including the special figure variation pattern lottery table and the special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described later.

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. As described above, the random number for the falling hit judgment is included in the operation suspension information read when the fluctuation start condition of the special map is satisfied, and the above-mentioned falling hit judgment is highly accurate and accurate. This is done during the stay with high accuracy. Therefore, the falling propriety determination means 144, at the start of the symbol fluctuation of the special figure during the stay of the special figure high accuracy and the general figure high accuracy (advantageous state), the special figure low probability and the general figure low probability which are more disadvantageous than the advantageous state. It implements a fall determination means for making a fall determination as to whether or not to fall.

FIG. 7(e) 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, with the probability of 130/65536, it wins the fall win/win decision.
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 variation, when the falling hit determination is won, the lottery table for the special figure low probability is used in the immediately subsequent special figure hit determination.

Since the special figure lottery means 140 executes the processing (in particular, the special figure appropriateness determination means 141, the special figure stopped symbol lottery means 142 and the falling success/failure determination means 144) that affect the amount of winning prize balls as described above, It can be said that the process of the special figure lottery means 140 influences whether or not the state after the end of the symbol variation becomes advantageous to the player in the symbol variation.
Further, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 notifies the result of the processing of the special drawing lottery means 140 before the end of the symbol fluctuation by the symbol fluctuation of the special symbol or the symbol fluctuation of the decorative symbol.

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 propriety determination for determining the propriety of the universal figure is executed by using the read random number, and the ordinary electric auditors object 41 is controlled to be in the open state according to the universal figure propriety determination, and the regular figure is won. In this case, a universal figure stop symbol lottery for determining a stop symbol of a universal figure by lottery and a universal figure variation pattern lottery for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a 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 ("General figure 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, similarly to the special figure 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 normal electric accessory 41 is in an open state. 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 special figures 1 and 2.

In addition, 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 win/loss lottery is a jackpot, determines the demo time for the jackpot start demonstration and the demo time for the jackpot end demo according to the jackpot design determined.
In addition, when the big hit starts, the big hit game control means 160 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including a demonstration time related to the big hit start demonstration, 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 demo, and when the small hit starts, A production control command (small hit start command) including a demo time related to the small hit start demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 180, and at the end of the small hit, the demonstration time related to the small hit end demo. The 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 fluctuation 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 after the lapse of the variation time, the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the design.
Incidentally, the symbol display control means 165 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes "0"), a production control command (variation stop command) for requesting the fixed display of the decorative design is generated, and the command is sent to the main information storage means 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. The stop display is displayed with the determined stop design.
In addition, 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 controlling unit 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 61 after the special drawing is stopped to display the special electric accessory 42. Release according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop design. In the big hit game, one opening and closing operation of the special electric auditors product 42 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 accessory controlling unit 170 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 61 after the special drawing is stopped to display the special electric accessory 42. Open for a short period (0.05 seconds).

In addition, when the electric figure accessory control means 170 wins the universal figure winning/non-drawing lottery, it outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric figure accessory solenoid 60 to cause the ordinary electric accessory 41 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop figure of the ordinary 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 (2), 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 symbol relating to the big hit, the normal figure is low accuracy, and at the end of the big hit game relating to the normal big hit, the symbol changes until 100 times. 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 for the big hit to be derived (eg, (5,000 times) is also included.) If the figure is highly accurate, and if the falling hit judgment in the special figure high accuracy is won, the figure will be uncertain at the end of the symbol fluctuation. In addition, 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.
The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state is roughly divided into the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state A that corresponds to the special figure low accuracy and general figure low accuracy, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B that corresponds to the special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy. , And the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C corresponding to the low accuracy and the high accuracy of the special figure. The transition condition between the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C is a transition condition ( i) to transition condition (iv). The transition condition (i) is the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, the transition condition (iii) is the end of the 100th symbol fluctuation, and the transition condition ( iv) is the end of the fluctuation of the symbols that are won in the determination of falling.
That is, the game state control means 175 shifts to a special figure high accuracy and a normal figure high accuracy (advantageous state) which is advantageous to the player when a big hit game (first hit game) related to the probability variation big hit is performed. , When the big hit game (second hit game) related to the normal big hit is performed, the special figure, which is disadvantageous from the advantageous state, and the normal figure, high accuracy are shifted.

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, when the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit is started, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B (which special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is stayed again after the big hit game is finished. However, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1) is set again.
Also, when the big hit game related to the normal big hit is started in the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state C, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state C is set again after the end of the big hit game (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 the result of the special figure win/fail judgment is derived, the probability that can occur in any symbol fluctuation derived by multiplying the probability of winning of the special figure fluctuation pattern) The total of the fluctuation times derived by doing this becomes shorter in the order of special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state A, special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state C, and 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, a special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state B4 (see FIG. 8). ..
The game state control means 175 sets the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 at the end of the probability variation big hit, and the special figure variation pattern at the end of the 100th symbol variation after the probability variation big hit (transition condition (a)). The derivation state B2 is set. Further, the game state control means 175 sets the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3 at the end of the 200th symbol variation (transition condition (b)) after the probability variation big hit ends, and the probability variation big hit ends. The special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4 is set at the end of the 201st symbol fluctuation (transition condition (c)).
That is, in the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B, if the big hit is not won, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 is stayed for 100 times from the end of the probability variation big hit to the symbol variation, and 100 times thereafter (101 from the end of the probability variation big hit. Stay in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B2 over the symbol variation of the (the second to the 200th), and stay in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3 in the subsequent one (201st from the end of the probability variation big hit) symbol variation pattern deriving state B3, and thereafter ( From the 202nd time after the end of the probability variation big hit) the symbol fluctuation stays in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4.
Note that the transition conditions (i) to (iv) and transition conditions (a) to (c) above are examples, and the transition condition of each special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is changed to another transition condition as appropriate. It is possible.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 described above switches the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table to be referred to according to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state controlled by the game state control unit 175. For example, if attention is paid to the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 that is switched in the above-mentioned specific symbol fluctuation (the 201st symbol fluctuation from the end of the probability variation big hit), 200 times of symbol fluctuations are made on the basis of the symbol fluctuation immediately after the end of the probability variation big hit. When a period (hereinafter, may be referred to as a predetermined period) to be performed elapses, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table to be referred to changes from the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2 to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3. (See FIGS. 9 and 10).
It should be noted that in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned predetermined period is unchanged regardless of the result of the lottery (result of the effect lottery) performed by the first sub-control board 200 performed within the predetermined period.

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 variation 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 out by each unit, the data derived by the calculation by each unit, and the data derived as a result of temporary storage in a corresponding manner. It is a means for temporarily storing in the area.

The main error control unit 185 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When 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.
The main error control unit 185 controls 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 detected. 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, in principle, each effect control command is transmitted according to 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 unit 190 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260 by the sub command management unit 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 control unit 220.

The normal effect control means 220 includes effect mode control means 221, effect route determination means 222, sub-holding control means 223, prefetch effect control means 224, effect content determination means 225, decorative symbol control means 226, and jackpot effect control means 227. Prepare

When the game state designation command is transmitted, the production mode control unit 221 controls the transition of the production mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect mode in this embodiment is roughly classified into a normal mode, a low-probability time saving mode, and a probabilistic variation mode. The probability variation mode is further divided into a high-speed variation mode 1, a high-speed variation mode 2, an ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 and an ultra-high-speed variation mode 2. The special figure variation pattern deriving state A is a normal mode and the special figure variation pattern deriving state B. Corresponds to the probability variation mode, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state C corresponds to the low probability time saving mode. Then, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1 is the high-speed variation mode 1, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B2 is the high-speed variation mode 2, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3 is the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1, and the special figure variation pattern deriving. Ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 2 corresponds to state B4. 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, the ultra high speed variation mode 1, and the ultra high speed variation mode 2.
Note that the effect mode control unit 221 may switch the effect mode being set at least in this order (high speed change mode 1, high speed change mode 2, ultra high speed change mode 1, ultra high speed change mode 2). The effect modes that are being set may be switched in another order.

As described above, among the plurality of types of effect modes controlled by the effect mode control unit 221, the high speed variation mode 2 (first effect mode) and the ultra high speed variation mode 1 (second effect mode) are included. It is included at least and realizes the effect mode management means of the present invention.

When the advance determination command is transmitted, the effect route determination means 222 corresponds to the effect mode that is currently set based on the result of the advance determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern). 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, the process of the effect in the fluctuation period of the symbol fluctuation (more specifically, the effect from the start to the end of the symbol fluctuation, and the effect of notifying the result of the special symbol judgment in the symbol fluctuation. The process) is defined, and the content of the effect executed by the symbol variation is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation. Further, 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.

As described above, the production route determination means 222 can determine (set) one production route from a plurality of types of production routes in which the production process in the variation period of the symbol variation is defined, and the production of the present invention A route setting means is realized.

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. ), the effect data for displaying the number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and the number of hold images corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter are set.
Note that 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 prefetching effect is controlled by the prefetching effect control unit 224 described later. To be done.

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.
The prefetching effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol judgment in the pattern variation of the prefetching target, or the symbol variation of the prefetching target, over the one or more symbol variations before the design variation of the prefetching target is started. It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the effect content determination unit 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current symbol variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determination unit 222. That is, the effect content determination unit 225 executes the effect based on the effect route determined (set) by the effect route determination unit 222 within the variation period of the symbol variation.
More specifically, the effect route determination means 222 sets 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 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 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 the effect until the end, and defines the process of the effect of notifying the result of the special figure hit determination in the symbol variation.

In addition, when the effect content determination unit 225 makes a transition from the high-speed variation mode 2 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1, a process (mode transition production setting process) that manages the execution of the production (mode transition production) indicating the transition of the production mode. The execution of the background image switching process (background image switching process) will be described later in detail.
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, the details of the effect contents determination means 225 executing the mode transition effect setting process and the background image switching process when the above case is excluded are not described in detail in the present embodiment. The same process may be able to be executed at the time of transition between the effect modes.

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 design in the present embodiment includes "1 design" imitating the number "1", "2 design" imitating the number "2", "3 design" imitating the number "3", and 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 down", and in the following description, "1 design", "3 design", "5 design", "7 design" are collectively referred to as "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 assembling, and design C, design D, and design d are separated (either The combination of symbols that do not have a pattern match) is made to correspond, and when the fall success/failure determination is won, the fall pattern match is made to correspond.
That is, in the result of the symbol variation performed during the stay of special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy (advantageous state) in the present embodiment, the symbol a or the symbol for notifying the winning of the probability variation big hit (first hit game) b stop display and odd symbol assortment corresponding to these (first aspect), stop display of symbol c notifying the winning of the normal big hit (second hit game) and even symbol assortment corresponding thereto (second aspect) ), and a stop display of the symbol d for notifying the non-winning (missing) of the winning game and a corresponding variability (third aspect), and a falling symbol assortment for notifying the winning/unfalling determination (affirmation of the falling determination). And (fourth aspect).

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 even-numbered symbol alignment correspond to the symbol b. If the combination of decorative patterns to be stopped is not expected to be high, in some cases (a ratio lower than the ratio that corresponds to the above correspondence), a combination of decorative patterns different from the above correspondence is adopted. However, even in 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 that informs 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 unit 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-described 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 means 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 means 230 independently determines (independently of the main error control means 185) whether or not 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 39 when the figure accuracy is low.

The lamp control unit 240 holds lamp control data for controlling lighting of the effect lamp 24, and when the effect data read by the normal effect control unit 220 includes effect data corresponding to the effect lamp 24. Reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the effect lamp 24.

The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 20 and the sub display portion 82, and the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 is used as the movable accessory. If 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 20 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 falls. FIG. 10 is a view showing a special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for a big hit in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B. In each special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table, the special figure fluctuation pattern for the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 is shown. Lottery table, special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3, and special figure fluctuation pattern lottery for special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4 Contains a 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 performed. However, since random numbers in the update range 0 to 255 are used, the number of lottery values that may be used in one lottery does not exceed 256 in the place marked with "●". 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 judgment. 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, the special figure variation pattern PXE 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. 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 can be derived. There is a nature. In the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, the special figure variation pattern PXE may be derived. In the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4, 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 pattern PXC, and the special figure variation pattern PXD3 can be derived. There is a nature.

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 PXE is most likely to be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3. In the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4, the special figure variation pattern PXD3 is most likely to be derived.

In each of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation states B1 to B4, the fluctuation time of each special figure fluctuation pattern that is most likely to be derived is the special figure fluctuation pattern PXE (3000 ms) and the special figure fluctuation pattern PXD1 (2000 ms). , The special figure variation pattern PXD2 (1500 ms) and the special figure variation pattern PXD3 (500 ms).
Since the change time of the special figure fluctuation pattern is set in this way, in the present embodiment, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B continues (after the transition to the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B, the jackpot winning and falling win/fail). Assuming that there is no winning of the judgment), the average variation time of the special symbols tends to become shorter as the number of variations increases. However, the special figure fluctuation pattern PXE that is most likely to be derived in a specific symbol fluctuation (201st time from the end of the probability variation big hit) in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 that shifts in the middle of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B, Since a longer variation time is assigned to each special figure variation pattern that is more likely to be derived in other symbol variations, the above tendency is collapsed in the particular symbol variation and it becomes easy to attract the player's attention. ing.

Furthermore, as in the present embodiment, the time difference between the special figure variation pattern PXD2 and the special figure variation pattern PXE (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). 1500 ms) may be larger, and the time difference between the special figure fluctuation pattern PXE and the special figure fluctuation pattern PXD3 (2,500 ms in this embodiment) may be larger than the time difference. By doing so, it is possible to further emphasize the specific symbol variation that shifts to the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3.

In the case where the deviation is derived as a result of the special figure valid/invalid determination of the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3 in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern PXE is derived 100% (256/256). And That is, in this case, the special figure variation pattern deriving unit 143 derives only the special figure variation pattern PXE.
On the other hand, in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4, when the deviation is derived as a result of the special figure right/wrong determination of the special figure 2, it is most derived in each case. The ratio of each special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern PXD1, special figure variation pattern PXD2, and special figure variation pattern PXD3) that is highly likely to be derived is less than 100%. That is, in this case, the special figure variation pattern deriving unit 143 can derive a plurality of special figure variation patterns.

The tendency of the transition of the average fluctuation time of the special symbols in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B described above is one specific example, and the present invention may be implemented in a gaming machine that does not necessarily have such a tendency. ..

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 B4, 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 B4, with respect to the special figure variation pattern PXA1 to the special figure variation pattern PXA4, the special figure variation pattern that is unlikely to be derived on the other side is derived.
Next, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PXA2 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the feature that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4. While the figure 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 B4 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1. A special figure variation pattern PXA4 is not derived.
In the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, none of the special figure variation patterns PXA1 to PXA4 is derived.

Further, focusing on the special figure variation pattern PXB1 to the special figure variation pattern PXB4, like 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 B4, the other The special figure variation patterns (special figure variation pattern PXB1 and special figure variation pattern PXB4) that are unlikely to be derived in (3) are derived.
Next, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PXB2 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the feature that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4. While the figure fluctuation pattern PXB3 may be derived, it may be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern PXB1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4 that may be derived in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1. A special figure variation pattern PXB4 is not derived.
In the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3, none of the special figure variation patterns PXB1 to PXB4 is derived as in the special figure variation patterns PXA1 to PXA4.

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 special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B2 and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3 described above are provided between the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B4.
Therefore, on the premise that the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B continues (there is no jackpot winning or falling win/judgment winning after the transition to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B), the tendency becomes shorter as the number of fluctuations increases as a whole. There is a property, the variation of the average variation time is small (smooth) in the symbol variation except the above-mentioned specific symbol variation (201st from the probability variation big hit end), and the specific symbol variation can be made more prominent. it can.

As described above, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B2, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3, and the special figure variation pattern deriving state B4 are different from each other in the special figure variation pattern lottery table. The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 is the high speed fluctuation mode 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B2 is the high speed fluctuation mode 2, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3 is the ultra-high speed fluctuation mode 1, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B4. Ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 2 corresponds to.
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.

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 above tendency is the result of the special figure right/wrong judgment of special figure 2 In other words, it can be said that it is caused by the difference in the average fluctuation time in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table used when the deviation is derived.
That is, when a deviation is derived as a result of the special figure right/wrong determination of the special figure 2, the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3 and the special figure variation used in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B1. It can be said that the average fluctuation time becomes shorter in the order of the pattern 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 B4. ..

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 B4. It is not derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3.
On the other hand, focusing on the special figure variation pattern PXE, the special figure variation pattern is derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, but the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, and the special figure It is not derived in each of the fluctuation pattern derivation states B4.
That is, a common special symbol variation pattern may be derived in the symbol variation except for the specific symbol variation (201st time from the probability variation big hit end), and it is not derived in the other symbol variation in the specific symbol variation (dedicated) The special figure fluctuation pattern may be derived.

Subsequently, 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 (specific When the result of () is out of order), the special figure fluctuation pattern PY for falling is used in the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table, and the special figure fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1, the special figure. The variation pattern deriving state B2, the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3, and the special figure variation pattern deriving state B4 are derived. That is, the special figure variation pattern PY can be commonly derived in all the symbol variations in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B.
In addition, as shown in FIG. 9B, the result of the special figure validity judgment (special figure low accuracy) after winning the falling hit determination of the special drawing 2 (more accurately, after the falling hit determination) is deviated. The special figure fluctuation pattern derived in this case is in any of the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B2, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3, and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B4. Only the special figure variation pattern PY. That is, in the above case, the ratio of deriving the special figure variation pattern PY is 100%.
Here, winning the falling hit judgment is a disadvantageous result (rather than being a deviation as a result of the special drawing judgment). In the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern derived when such an unfavorable result is derived is shared. Therefore, the special figure variation pattern PY is assigned a variation time (20700 ms in this embodiment) that is significantly longer than the variation times assigned to the special figure variation patterns PXD1 to PXD3 and the special figure variation pattern PXE. It is possible to emphasize the transition of the derived state (falling from high accuracy of special maps and high accuracy of general maps).

In addition, in the present embodiment, only one special figure fluctuation pattern corresponds to the case of winning the falling hit judgment, but when winning the falling hit judgment, at least one special figure fluctuation pattern is a special figure fluctuation pattern. If it is determined in each of the pattern derivation state B1, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4, a plurality of special characteristics are obtained compared to the case where the falling win/fail judgment is won. The diagram variation patterns may be associated with each other.

Then, 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, the special figure variation pattern PZF, and the special figure variation pattern PZG 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, the special figure variation pattern PZA1, the special figure variation pattern PZA2, and the special figure variation pattern PZG can be derived. There is a nature. In this case, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PZA2, the special figure variation pattern PZA3, and the special figure variation pattern PZG may be derived. In this case, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, only the special figure variation pattern PZG may be derived. In this case, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4, the special figure variation pattern PZA3, the special figure variation pattern PZA4, the special figure variation pattern PZF, and the special figure variation pattern PZG 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, the special figure variation pattern PZB2, and the special figure variation The pattern PZG may be derived. In this case, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, there is a possibility that the special figure variation pattern PZA2, the special figure variation pattern PZA3, the special figure variation pattern PZB2, the special figure variation pattern PZB3, and the special figure variation pattern PZG are derived. is there. In this case, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, only the special figure variation pattern PZG may be derived. In this case, in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4, the special figure fluctuation pattern PZA3, the special figure fluctuation pattern PZA4, the special figure fluctuation pattern PZB3, the special figure fluctuation pattern PZB4, and the special figure fluctuation pattern PZG may be derived. is there.
When the stop symbol of the special figure becomes the symbol c, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1, there is a possibility that the special figure variation pattern PZB1, the special figure variation pattern PZB2, and the special figure variation pattern PZG are derived. In this case, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PZB2, the special figure variation pattern PZB3, and the special figure variation pattern PZG may be derived. In this case, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, only the special figure variation pattern PZG may be derived. In the special figure variation pattern deriving state B4, the special figure variation pattern PZB3, the special figure variation pattern PZB4, and the special figure variation pattern PZG 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 B4, On the other hand, the special figure variation patterns (special figure variation pattern PZA1 and special figure variation pattern PZA4) that are unlikely to be derived are derived.
Next, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PZA2 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the feature that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4. The figure variation pattern PZA3 may be derived, but the figure variation pattern PZA1 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 is not derived.
In the special figure variation pattern deriving state B3, the special figure variation pattern PZA1 to the special figure variation pattern PZA4 are not derived.

Focusing on the special figure variation patterns PZB1 to special figure variation pattern PZB4, the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4 are the same as the special figure variation pattern PXA1 to the special figure variation pattern PXA4. The special figure variation patterns (special figure variation pattern PZB1 and special figure variation pattern PZB4) that are unlikely to be derived in (3) are derived.
Next, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B2, the special figure variation pattern PZB2 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and the feature that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B4. The figure variation pattern PZB3 may be derived, but the figure variation pattern PZB1 that may be derived in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 is not derived.
In the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, the special figure variation pattern PZB1 to the special figure variation pattern PZB4 are not derived.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation patterns PZA1 to PZA4 and the special figure variation patterns PZB1 to PZB4 are also derived from the special figure variation patterns that cannot be derived on the other side. The above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B2 and special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B3 are provided between the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 and the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B4 which may be caused.
Therefore, in the transition from the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4, the change in the average fluctuation time can be reduced (smoothly) as a whole.

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 derived from the special figure fluctuation pattern, and 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 PY included in the special figure fluctuation 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 pattern variation pattern (including cases).
Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B4, the change in the average fluctuation time can be felt smaller (smoothly).

Particularly, the special figure variation pattern PZA1 to special figure variation pattern 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). The special pattern fluctuation pattern includes a case in which the expectation that the result of the special figure hit judgment of the special figure 2 is a probability variation big hit is high).
Therefore, when transitioning from the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state B4, the change in the average fluctuation time can be felt smaller (smoothly).

Focusing on the special figure variation pattern PZF, the special figure variation pattern is derived only when the special figure variation pattern is in the derivation state B4 and the stop symbol of the special figure is the symbol a.
The special figure variation pattern PZF 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, the big hit game is started immediately after the stop display time has elapsed, and the attacker will be controlled to the open state.

Focusing on the special figure fluctuation pattern PZG, the special figure fluctuation pattern can be derived for all of the symbols a to c in all of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B1 to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4. ..

Here, the special figure variation pattern lottery table of the present embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 9 and 10 will be summarized.
The plurality of types of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables referred to by the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 143 include the following.
(A) First variation pattern table: Special figure variation pattern derivation state B1 and special figure variation pattern, which is referred to during a period (predetermined period) in which 200 symbol variations are performed based on the symbol variation immediately after the end of the probability variation big hit. Special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table (b) second fluctuation pattern table corresponding to the derivation state B2: Reference is made in a specific symbol fluctuation after a predetermined period has passed (201st symbol fluctuation after ending in the probability variation jackpot), Special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table (c) third fluctuation pattern table corresponding to special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3: To special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B4, which is referred to after the symbol fluctuation next to the specific symbol fluctuation Corresponding special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table

The above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern PZG is included in all of the above-mentioned first fluctuation pattern table, second fluctuation pattern table and third fluctuation pattern table, and wins the winning game (probably variable big hit, normal big hit). This is a variation pattern (specific variation pattern) that can be derived in some cases.

<Outline of production related to each production route>
Next, using FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, a combination of effect routes that may be determined in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2, the ultra high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode 2 will be described. Prior to this, an outline of the effects related to (executed according to) the effect route described in FIGS. 11 and 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 the case where the falling hit judgment is won (more accurately, when the result of the special drawing hit judgment (special drawing low probability) in Toku-zu 2 after the falling hit judgment is wrong) FIG. 12 is a table in which the effect routes that are decided on are arranged for each effect mode, and FIG. 12 is a part of the effect routes that may be decided when the result of the special figure hit determination of special figure 2 is a big hit. It is a table in which is 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.

The production route RXA1 to production route RXA4 shown in FIG. 11A is a decorative design in which the same number is imitated in all of the odd-numbered symbols on the tempai (the symbol sequence (two in the present embodiment) excluding one symbol sequence). The state that the result of the special symbol validity judgment this time is out of order is notified by the subsequent production, and the symbols different from the symbols forming the tempai are stopped in the remaining symbol rows to make a difference. Is a production route for stopping the decorative symbol, and is a production route in which the types of the production process (production flow) until it is notified that the result of the special drawing hit determination is out of alignment are different from each other.
Here, if the type of production process is different, for example, an ally character and an enemy character play a match, and the result of this special map judgment is based on the win or loss of the ally character (a big hit when the ally character wins, a defeat at the loss of the ally character. ), the player can recognize that the type of the production process is different (in terms of phenomenon), such as the competition event is different.
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 effect route RXB1 to effect route RXB4 shown in FIG. 11(a) causes even-numbered symbols to be tempaied, and the subsequent effect informs that the result of the special-drawing right/wrong judgment is out of order, and the tempo is applied to the remaining symbol strings. It is a production route that stops the design that is different from the one that composes the design and stops the decorative design in a staggered manner, and the process of production until the notification that the result of the special figure hit/absence judgment is out is different from each other. It is a production route.
In addition, each of the production route RXB1 to the production route RXB4 is a production route in which the production process is different from any of the production routes RXA1 to RXA4.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, the effect route RXB1 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXB1, the effect route RXB2 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXB2, and the effect route RXB3 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXB3. The effect route RXB4 corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXB4.

In the production route RXC shown in FIG. 11A, the falling symbols are tempered, and the subsequent falling production does not win the falling success/failure determination of this time (more accurately, the special drawing success/failure determination after the falling success/prohibition determination). It is reported that the result of (high accuracy of special figure) has fallen off), and a design different from the falling design is stopped in the rest of the design row to stop the decorative design due to the stagger. In the following description, like the production route RXC, a production route in which the falling symbols are tempted and the content of which the notification is made changes according to the subsequent production may be referred to as a “falling production route”.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, 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 symbol with a graduation immediately after the symbol variation of this time is started, and notify that the result of the special symbol validity determination of this time is out. 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.
Further, 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.

The production route RXE shown in FIG. 11(a) performs a production mode transition production (a telop display of "super-high-speed variation mode entry") described later after this symbol variation is started (the beginning of the symbol variation). , It is a production route after which the decorative pattern is stopped due to the discoloration.
In addition, in the present embodiment, there is no production route having the same production process as the production route REX.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11A, the effect route RXE corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PXE.

In the production route RY shown in FIG. 11B, the falling symbol is tempered, and the falling effect is determined by the subsequent effect (more accurately, the special figure determination is made after the falling possibility judgment (special feature). It is reported that the result of (probability of low accuracy) is out of order), and the falling symbols are stopped in the remaining symbol rows, and the decorative symbols are stopped in line with the falling symbols.
Further, 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), and is included in the above-mentioned fall effect route.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, the effect route RY corresponds to the special figure variation pattern PY. Therefore, in the case of winning the falling hit judgment of this time (more accurately, if the result of the special drawing validity judgment (special drawing low accuracy) after the falling hit judgment is out of range), the effect route RY is determined. The rate of the change is 100%, which is the same as the rate of deriving the special figure variation pattern PY. That is, in this case, the effect route determination means 222 determines only the effect route RY.

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 judgment 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.
Also, the effect route RZA1 is an effect route having the same (common) effect type as the effect route RXA1, the effect route RZA2 is an effect route having the same effect process type as the effect route RXA2, and the effect route RZA3 is an effect route. RXA3 is a production route having the same type of production process, and production route RZA4 is a production route having the same type of production process as production route RXA4.
Here, the same type of production process means that, for example, an ally character and an enemy character play a battle, and the result of this special map judgment is based on the win or loss of the ally character (a big hit by the ally character's victory, a defeat by the ally character's defeat. ), the player can recognize that the type of the production process is the same (in terms of phenomena), such as the competition event is the same.
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 (probable variation big hit or normal big hit) by the effect, and the rest of the 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 patterns, and the types of production processes until the big hit is notified 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 it is a probability big jackpot. It
Also, the effect route RZB1 is an effect route having the same type of effect process as the effect route RXB1, the effect route RZB2 is an effect route having the same effect process type as the effect route RXB2, and the effect route RZB3 is an effect route RXB3 and the effect process. Is the same effect route, and the effect route RZB4 is an effect route having the same effect process type as the effect 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 this way, the production route RXA1 to the production route RXA4 and the production route RZA1 to the production route RZA4, and the production route RXB1 to the production route RXB4 and the production route RZB1 to the production route RZB4 have the same production process type in both production routes. It is a combination that becomes, and it is notified that the effect route related to the effect that the result of the special symbol hit/miss determination in the present symbol change is a big hit and the result of the special symbol hit/miss determination is out of alignment. A combination configured with a production route relating to production is configured.
Therefore, it is possible to make the player expect whether or not the result of the special symbol hit/miss determination in the present symbol variation is a big hit (is a failure) by the effect related to each effect route.

In addition, although the production route determination means 222 in the present embodiment treats the production routes having the same type of production process as different production routes such as the production route RXA1 and the production route RZA1, they are treated as different production routes. 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.

Further, from the variation time shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the effect related to the effect route RXA3 is an effect for which the execution time (effect time) is longer than the effect related to the effect route RXA2, and the effect to the effect route RXB3. The relevant effect is an effect that requires a longer execution time than the effect related to the effect route RXB2, and the effect related to the effect route RZA3 is an effect that requires longer execution time than the effect related to the effect route RZA2 and an effect related to the effect route RZB3. Is an effect having a longer execution time than the effect related to the effect route RZB2.
Therefore, on the premise that the transition from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode 2 continues (the probability variation mode continues), the change in the execution time of the production related to the production route tends to be small (smooth) as a whole. Have sex.

The production route RZF 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 probability variation big hit (especially, the special symbol stop symbol is the 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 RZF.

The production route RZG shown in FIG. 12 is a production route in which the falling design is tempted, the falling design that is temporarily stopped by the subsequent production is changed again, and the decorative design is stopped in line with the design to notify the big hit. It is included in the fall direction route.
It should be noted that the presentation mode (decoration mode of the decorative pattern) after the falling pattern is tempered is not particularly limited.

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, and the interest of the game may be reduced.
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. 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 FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 again, the combination of the effect routes determined in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2, the ultra high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode 2 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 11A, 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 and the effect route RXE 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. In the high-speed fluctuation mode 2, the effect route RXA2, the effect route RXA3, the effect route RXB2, the effect route RXB3, the effect route RXC, and the effect route RXD2 may be determined. In the ultra-fast fluctuation mode 1, the effect route RXE may be determined. In the ultra-high speed variation mode 2, the effect route RXA3, the effect route RXA4, the effect route RXB3, the effect route RXB4, the effect route RXC, and the effect route RXD3 may be determined.

In addition, in the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 in the present embodiment, when the deviation is derived as a result of the special figure right/wrong determination of the special figure 2, the ratio at which the effect route RXE is determined is the rate at which the special figure variation pattern PXE is derived. Like 100%. That is, in this case, the effect route determination means 222 determines only the effect route RXE.

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 In the high-speed fluctuation mode 2, 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 2, with respect to the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4, effect routes that are unlikely to be determined on the other side are not determined.
Next, 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 2 may be determined. On the other hand, 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 2 are not determined.
Then, in the ultra-high speed variation mode 1, none of the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4 is determined.

Further, focusing on the effect routes RXB1 to RXB4, in the same manner as the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4, in the high-speed fluctuation mode 1 and the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 2, there is no possibility of being determined on the other side (effect route The RXB1 and the effect route RXB4) may be determined.
Next, in the high speed fluctuation mode 2, the effect route RXB2 that may be determined in the high speed fluctuation mode 1 and the effect route RXB3 that may be determined in the ultra high speed fluctuation mode 2 may be determined. On the other hand, 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 2 are not determined.
Then, in the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 1, none of the effect routes RXB1 to RXB4 are determined, as in the effect routes RXA1 to RXA4.

As described above, in the present embodiment, with respect to the effect route RXA1 to the effect route RXA4 and the effect route RXB1 to the effect route RXB4, there is a possibility that an effect route that may not be determined by the other is determined, and the high-speed variation mode 1 is set. The above-described high speed fluctuation mode 2 is provided between the ultra high speed fluctuation modes 2.
Therefore, on the premise that the probability variation mode continues (there is no big hit and falling win/loss determination after shifting to the probability variation mode), except for the above specific symbol fluctuation (201st symbol variation after shifting to the probability variation mode) In the symbol variation, the change in the execution time of the effect related to the effect route tends to be small (smooth), and the effect related to the effect route in the specific symbol change can be more prominent.

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 2, and is not determined in the ultra high speed variation mode 1.
On the other hand, paying attention to the effect route RXE, the effect route may be determined in the ultra-high speed variation mode 1, but is not determined in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2 and the ultra high speed variation mode 2. ..
That is, a common production route may be determined in the symbol variations other than the specific symbol variation (the 201st symbol variation after the transition to the probability variation mode), and other symbol variations in the specific symbol variation. There is a possibility that a (dedicated) production route that is not decided by is decided.

Focusing on the effect route RXD1 to the effect route RXD3, the effect route RXD1 may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1, and the effect route RXD2 may be determined in the high speed variation mode 2. In the high speed fluctuation mode 2, 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, further, the special drawing hit determination in the special drawing 2 after the falling hit determination (special drawing low probability If the result of) is out of order), the effect route RY is determined, and the effect route is in each of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2, the ultra high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode 2. It is determined. That is, the effect route RY may be commonly determined in all the symbol variations in the probability variation mode.
Here, winning the falling hit determination is a disadvantageous result (rather than being a deficit as a result of the special drawing hit determination), and in the present embodiment, when such a disadvantageous result is determined. The same effect route RY is determined. Therefore, when making a transition from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode 2, it is possible to make the transition noticeable while reducing the change in the effect route.
In addition, in transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode 2, it is possible to easily grasp a disadvantageous effect route (effect content) and suppress a decrease in interest in the game.

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 fluctuation mode 1 and the high speed fluctuation. If the determination is made in each of the mode 2, the ultra-high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra-high speed variation mode 2, a plurality of effect routes may be associated with the case where the fall win/win determination is won.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, when the result of the special drawing hit determination of 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 RZF 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 production route RZA3 may be determined, the production route RZG may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode 1, and the production route RZA3, the production route RZA4, and the production route in the ultra high speed variation mode 2. RZF 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 effect route RZA2, the effect route RZA3, the effect route RZB2, and the effect route RZB3 may be determined. In the super high speed variation mode 1, the effect route RZG may be determined, and in the ultra high speed variation mode 2, The production route RZA3, the production route RZA4, the production route RZB3, and the production route RZB4 may be determined.
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. The production route RZG may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode 1, and the production route RZB3 and the production route RZB4 may be determined in the ultra high speed variation mode 2.

Here, focusing on the effect route RZA1 to effect route RZA4, in the same manner as the effect route RXA1 to effect route RXA4, in the high-speed variation mode 1 and the ultra-high-speed variation mode 2, there is no possibility of being determined by the other (effect effect). The route RZA1 and the effect route RZA4) are determined.
Next, in the high speed fluctuation mode 2, the effect route RZA2 that may be determined in the high speed fluctuation mode 1 and the effect route RZA3 that may be determined in the ultra high speed fluctuation mode 2 may be determined. On the other hand, the effect route RZA1 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 is not determined.
Then, in the ultra high speed variation mode 1, the effect route RZA1 to effect route RZA4 are configured not to be 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 2, there is no possibility of being determined on the other side (effect route. The RZB1 and the effect route RZB4) are determined.
Next, in the high speed fluctuation mode 2, the effect route RZB2 that may be determined in the high speed fluctuation mode 1 and the effect route RZB3 that may be determined in the ultra high speed fluctuation mode 2 may be determined. On the other hand, the effect route RZB1 that may be determined in the high speed variation mode 1 is not determined.
Then, in the ultra-high speed variation mode 1, the effect route RZB1 to effect route RZB4 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-mentioned high-speed variation mode 2 and the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 are provided between the above and the ultra-high-speed variation mode 2.
Therefore, when transitioning from the high speed variation mode 1 to the ultra high speed variation mode 2, the change in the effect route (effect content) is small (smooth) as a whole.

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 configured by the route RXB4 and the production route RZB1 to the production route RZB4 (hereinafter, may be referred to as “normal production route”), the result of the special figure hit 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 2, 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 figure 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 2, it is possible to make the change of the effect route (effect content) smaller (smooth).
The probability variation effect route in the present embodiment is always a probability variation jackpot when the result of the hit/no hit determination of Toku-zu 2 is a jackpot, but if the above relationship is maintained, a part of it is a normal jackpot. May be Similarly, in the normal effect route in the present embodiment, when the result of the hit determination of the special map 2 is a big hit, it is 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.

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%, The ratio of the probability variation big hit (100% in the present embodiment, but may be a ratio smaller than 100%). Therefore, when transitioning from the high speed variation mode 1 to the ultra high speed variation mode 2, 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 is a 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 determination 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.

Focusing on the effect route RZF, the effect route is determined only in the ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 2 and when the stop symbol of the special symbol is the symbol a.
In addition, the effect related to the effect route RZF 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.

Focusing on the effect route RZG, the effect route is determined for all of the symbols a to c in all of the high speed variation mode 1, the high speed variation mode 2, the high speed variation mode 1 and the ultra high speed variation mode 2. Can be done. That is, the effect route RZG is set for the symbol fluctuation that notifies the big hit (big hit game) in both the high speed fluctuation mode 2 (first effect mode) and the ultra high speed fluctuation mode 1 (second effect mode). It is a possible production route (specific route).
The effect related to the effect route RZG is a fall effect effect route in which the effect related to the effect route RXC and the effect route RY and the effect process type are the same combination.

Here, the probability variation production route, the normal production route, and the falling production route are compared.
As a result, the probability variation route has a higher probability of probability variation jackpot than the rate of normal jackpot (as described above, in the present embodiment, the probability of probability variation jackpot is 100%), and the falling hit determination is made. There is no chance of winning.
As a result, the normal effect route has a lower probability of being a probability variation big hit than the probability variation effect route, and there is no case of winning the fall win/fail judgment.
As a result, the fall production route may have a lower probability of being a probability variation big hit than the probability variation production route, and may be won in the fall hit determination.
That is, the probability variation production route is a production route in which the probability variation mode is often maintained as compared with the normal production route and the falling production route. Therefore, it can be said that the normal production route and the falling production route are more disadvantageous than the probability variation production route.
Further, in the present embodiment, since each effect route and each special figure variation pattern are associated with each other in a one-to-one manner, the special figure variation patterns (for example, the special figure variation patterns PXA1 to (Figure variation pattern PXA4 etc.) and the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern PY, special figure variation pattern PXC, etc.) associated with the falling production route, the special figure variation associated with the probability variation production route. It can be said that the special figure variation pattern is more disadvantageous than the patterns (for example, the special figure variation pattern PXB1 to the special figure variation pattern PXB4).

From a different perspective, the probability variation effect route can be set when at least a part of the symbol fluctuations performed during the stay in the probability variation mode (advantageous state), the above-mentioned first aspect (odd symbol alignment, etc.) is notified. It is impossible to set when the second mode (even number of symbols, etc.) is notified.
Then, the normal effect route and the falling effect route are the same as above even when the above-mentioned first aspect (odd symbol alignment, etc.) is notified in at least a part of the symbol variation performed during the stay in the probability variation mode (advantageous state). It can be set even when the second mode (even number of symbols, etc.) is notified. Among these, for the falling production route, the third mode (the positive judgment of the falling determination is shown in a specific symbol variation (the 201st symbol variation after shifting to the probability variation mode) performed during the stay in the probability variation mode (advantageous state). It is also possible to set when the falling pattern alignment) is notified.

From a different point of view, the special figure variation pattern (first variation pattern) associated with the probability variation production route is at least part of the symbol variation performed during the stay in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B (advantageous state). In, it is derivable when the probability variation big hit (first hit game) is won, and cannot be derived when the normal big hit (second hit game) is won.
The special figure variation pattern (second variation pattern) associated with the normal production route and the falling production route is at least part of the symbol variation performed during the stay in the special figure variation pattern deriving state B (advantageous state), It can be derived regardless of whether the odds-winning jackpot or the regular jackpot is won. Among these, regarding the special figure fluctuation pattern which is associated with the falling production route, a specific symbol fluctuation (201st time after completion of the probability variation big hit) that is performed during the stay in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B (advantageous state) It is possible to set even when the winning of the falling success/failure determination (falling symbol alignment showing affirmative of the falling determination) is notified in the (variation of symbols).

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

<Regarding production mode transition production>
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 2 has been described. In the present embodiment, the transition from the high-speed variation mode 2 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 is further emphasized (making it easier for the player to recognize) by using the production mode transition production. For details, see FIG. 13 and FIG. This will be described using 14.
Note that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of a mode transition effect setting process executed by the effect content determination unit 225 of the normal effect control unit 220, and FIG. 14 is a diagram specifically showing the effect mode transition effect. ..

First, the details of the mode transition 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 the effect route determined by the effect route determination means 222 is the effect route RXE. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S103, and the condition is not satisfied. If it does, the mode transition effect setting process ends.

In step S103, the execution of the effect mode transition effect is determined, and then the mode transition effect setting process ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the effect route RXE is determined in the present symbol variation, the effect mode transition effect is executed, and when the other effect routes are determined, the effect is effected. Does not execute the mode transition effect.
As described above, the production route REX is a production route that can be determined in the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 in which the user can stay only in the specific symbol variation (201st symbol variation after shifting to the probability variation mode), and the production route. There is no production route where the production process is the same as REX.
Therefore, the effect mode transition effect can be restated as an effect that can be executed only in a specific symbol variation.

As described above, the execution condition of the effect mode transition effect in the present embodiment is the determination of the effect route RXE directly, but since the effect route RXE is the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern PXE, The execution condition can be restated as the derivation of the special figure variation pattern PXE.
By the way, the execution condition of the effect mode transition effect in the present embodiment (decision of the effect route RXE and derivation of the special figure variation pattern PXE) is the special figure of the special figure 2 in the super high speed variation mode 1 or the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3. It is a condition that is satisfied when the result of the hit determination is out of alignment, the execution condition of the effect mode transition effect, and the high speed change mode 2 (first effect mode) to the ultra high speed change mode 1 (second effect mode). The transition conditions do not always match because the transition to. In other words, the transition condition is a necessary condition but not a sufficient condition for the execution condition of the production mode transition production.
Therefore, even when the transition condition from the high speed variation mode 2 to the ultra high speed variation mode 1 is satisfied, it is possible to limit the execution of the effect mode transition effect (do not execute the effect mode).

Since the transition conditions in the present embodiment are as described above, when transitioning from the high speed variation mode 2 (first effect mode) to the ultra high speed variation mode 1 (second effect mode), the high speed variation mode 2 It can be said that the transition condition is unchanged regardless of any lottery result (result of the effect lottery) performed by the first sub-control board 200 during the stay.
Therefore, the player can anticipate the arrival of a symbol variation (a specific symbol variation satisfying the transition condition) that is the target of the effect mode transition effect, even before the start thereof. Therefore, if the mode transition effect is not performed in the corresponding symbol variation, the player can predict an advantageous result by that, which can enhance the interest of the player.

As described above, in the above-described specific symbol variation (ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 or special figure variation pattern derivation state B3), if the result of the special figure hit determination of special figure 2 is a big hit, the type of the big hit (normal big hit or The production route RXE is not determined (or the special figure variation pattern PXE is derived) regardless of the probability variation big hit). Therefore, even when the above-mentioned first aspect (odd symbol alignment, etc.) is notified, even when the above-mentioned second aspect (even symbol alignment, etc.) is notified, the production mode transition production is not executed The case where the symbols are aligned is greater than the case where the symbols are aligned after the production mode transition production is executed.
Next, in the above-mentioned specific symbol fluctuation (ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode 1 or special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state B3), if the result of the special symbol right/wrong judgment of the special symbol 2 is a deviation, the effect route in the above-mentioned specific symbol fluctuation The determination of RXE (or derivation of the special figure variation pattern PXE) is performed at a rate of 100%. Therefore, when the above-described third aspect (variation, etc.) is notified, the case where there is variation after the production mode transition production is executed is more likely to occur without the production mode transition production being executed. Will be more.
Then, in the case of winning the falling hit judgment in the above-mentioned specific symbol fluctuation (super-high-speed fluctuation mode 1 or special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3) (more accurately, in the special drawing 2 after the falling hit judgment) When the result of the drawing validity determination (low probability of special drawing) is out of line), determination of the effect route RY (or derivation of special drawing fluctuation pattern PY) is performed at a rate of 100% in the above-described specific symbol fluctuation. Therefore, when the above-mentioned fourth aspect (falling symbol alignment) is notified, the case where the falling pattern alignment is achieved without performing the effect mode transition effect, the falling symbol alignment is performed after the effect mode transition effect is executed. It will be more than if.

As described above, when the mode (first mode, second mode, and fourth mode) of notifying an event having a relatively large influence on the payout occurs, execution of the mode transition effect will be suppressed. Therefore, the player's interest can be focused on the notification.
On the other hand, when a mode (third mode) for notifying an event that has a relatively small effect on the payout occurs, the execution of the mode transfer effect is not suppressed, so that the player may be interested in the mode transfer. it can.

Here, the first mode as an advantageous result in a specific symbol variation (201st symbol variation after shifting to the probability variation mode) that can stay only in the ultra-fast variation mode 1 (that is, special figure variation pattern derivation state B3) When the (probability variation big hit) is notified, it is preferable that the falling production route (second route) is set more often than the probability variation production route (first route) is set.
In other words, when the winning of the probability variation jackpot is obtained by the process (predetermined process) of the special symbol lottery means 140 in the particular symbol variation, the probability variation effect route (first route) is set in the particular symbol variation. The ratio is lower or zero than the ratio at which the falling production route (second route) is set in the specific symbol variation.
In other words, when the probability variation big hit is won in the specific symbol variation, the case where the special figure variation pattern (second variation pattern) associated with the falling production route is derived is the probability variation production route. This is more than the case where the special figure variation pattern (first variation pattern) associated with is derived.
In the specific symbol variation, it is more likely that the probability variation mode will continue (consecutive chan) or end, and the falling production route is selected to enhance the player's excitement and harassment in the specific symbol variation. This is because it is possible to meet the purpose of the present invention.
In the present embodiment, in the above-described configuration, only the special figure variation pattern PZG is assigned to the symbols a and b in the special figure variation pattern lottery table for the big hit in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3. It is realized by

In addition, if the viewpoint is changed, when the winning of the big hit game is notified as a result of the above-mentioned specific symbol variation (the 201st symbol variation after the transition to the probability variation mode), the effect mode before and after the transition (high speed It can be said that the effect route RZG (specific route) that can be set in common to both the fluctuation mode 2 and the ultra-high speed fluctuation mode 1) is set.
In other words, in this case, the ratio of one effect route different from the effect route RZG in the specific symbol variation set by the effect route determination means 222, the ratio of the effect route RZG set in the specific symbol variation It can also be said to be lower or zero.
Further, in other words, in this case, the special figure variation pattern deriving unit 143 refers to the special figure variation pattern lottery table (second variation pattern table) corresponding to the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, and the special figure variation pattern The rate at which one variation pattern different from the special figure variation pattern PZG (specific variation pattern) associated with the effect route RZG is derived with reference to the variation pattern lottery table is the rate at which the special figure variation pattern PZG is derived. Lower or zero.
In this way, the production route for the big hit winning notification is common before and after the transition of the production mode, so that the player can easily understand the production.

At this time, when the winning of the big hit game is notified as a result of the above specific symbol variation, the ratio of the effect route RZG set is different from the specific symbol variation in the high speed variation mode 2 and the ultra high speed variation mode 1. It is preferable that the production route RZG is higher than the ratio set when the winning of the big hit game is notified as a result of the symbol variation (that is, the 101st to 200th symbol variation after shifting to the probability variation mode). ..
In other words, the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table (second fluctuation pattern table) corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3 is referred to when the winning of the big hit game is notified as a result of the above specific symbol fluctuation. The ratio of deriving the special figure variation pattern PZG is referred to in another special figure variation pattern lottery table (first variation pattern table and third variation pattern table) that can be referred to in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B. It is preferable that the ratio is higher than the rate at which the special figure variation pattern PZG is derived.
This is because the effect of making the production easy for the player to understand becomes stronger.

In the present embodiment, when the winning of the big hit game is notified as a result of the above specific symbol variation, the ratio of the effect route RZG is the highest among the effect route options set by the effect route determination means 222 ( 100%), and the special figure variation pattern PZG has the highest ratio (100%) among the options of the special figure variation pattern derived by the special figure variation pattern deriving means 143. It can be said that there is no choice.
Here, the “highest ratio” is not limited to the case of 100% of the present embodiment, and is not particularly limited as long as it is the highest ratio compared to the ratio at which the option to be compared is selected.

In addition, from a different point of view, in a specific symbol variation, if a specific event that occurs as a termination condition of the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 if it occurs during stay in the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 (second production mode) occurs, It can be said that the mode transition effect is not executed. Here, the specific event is the winning of the probability variation big hit or the normal big hit, and the winning of the falling win judgment.
If such a specific event occurs, if the mode transition effect is performed, the player may be confused. Such a situation can be avoided by not executing the effect mode transition effect.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a specific example of the effect mode transition effect in the present embodiment will be described.
In FIG. 14, in the symbol variation of the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 (the above-mentioned specific symbol variation), a telop “Ultra-high-speed variation mode rush” is displayed in the center of the display area of the main display portion 81 (production mode transition effect). Is executed), and then the telop is erased (end of the effect mode transition effect). Therefore, the transition from the high speed variation mode 2 to the ultra high speed variation mode 1 can be emphasized (made easier for the player to recognize).

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the telop "Ultra-high-speed fluctuation mode entry" is displayed, compared to before the telop is displayed (stopped at a combination corresponding to the result of the special figure validity determination). The decorative pattern is difficult for the player to see. Therefore, the effect of emphasizing the transition from the high speed fluctuation mode 2 to the ultra high speed fluctuation mode 1 (making it easier for the player to recognize) can be enhanced.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, in the final symbol variation of the high speed variation mode 2, a telop "high speed variation mode" is displayed in the upper part of the display area of the main display section 81, and the ultra high speed variation mode 1 is displayed. In the symbol variation, a telop "super-high-speed variation mode" is displayed above the display area of the main display portion 81. Although not shown, the ultra-fast fluctuation mode 2
In the same manner, in the same manner, a telop "super-high-speed fluctuation mode" is displayed above the display area of the main display portion 81.
These telops are images that can be continuously displayed across a plurality of symbol variations in one effect mode, or across a plurality of effect modes, and are one type of so-called background images. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the telop corresponding to the background image is not displayed in the execution period of the effect mode transition effect, and the telop is changed in the execution period (“high-speed change mode”). Change from "super fast change mode"). Therefore, the effect of emphasizing the transition from the high speed fluctuation mode 2 to the ultra high speed fluctuation mode 1 (making it easier for the player to recognize) can be enhanced.
In addition, in order to prevent the telop corresponding to the background image from being displayed in the execution period of the effect mode transition effect, the telop equivalent to the background image may be prevented from being displayed in at least a part of the execution period.

Further, as described above, the image of the effect mode transition effect in the present embodiment is not a so-called background image, and the display disappears within the variation period of one symbol variation (specific symbol variation). Therefore, the switching of the background image described later does not correspond to the effect mode transition effect in the present embodiment.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 14, in the present embodiment, during the execution period of the effect mode transition effect, the reserved image, which is a circular image displayed at the bottom of the display area of the main display portion 81, is not displayed. ..
Therefore, the effect of emphasizing the transition from the high speed fluctuation mode 2 to the ultra high speed fluctuation mode 1 (making it easier for the player to recognize) can be enhanced.
In addition, in order not to display the reserved image during the execution period of the effect mode transition effect, the reserved image may not be displayed during at least a part of the execution period.

The effect mode transition effect in the present embodiment is an effect using the main display portion 81, but may be an effect in which other devices such as the speaker 23 and the effect lamp 24 are added or replaced with other devices.

<About background image switching>
Next, the details of the background image displayed in each effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16.
Note that FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flow of background image switching processing executed by the effect content determination means 225, and FIG. 16 is a diagram specifically showing switching of background images in the present embodiment.

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 timing of switching the background image. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203, and if the condition is not satisfied, the background image switching process is ended. To do.
In addition, the switching timing of the background image in the present embodiment includes at least the transition timing from the high speed variation mode 2 to the ultra high speed variation mode 1 (at the start of the 201st variation of the symbol variation after the transition to the probability variation mode), Transition timing from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the high-speed variation mode 2 (at the start of the 101st variation of the symbol variation after the transition to the probability variation mode) and the transition timing from the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode 2 (the probability variation mode) (At the start of the fluctuation of the 202nd symbol fluctuation after the shift to) is not included.

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 transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 2 to the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1, the process of switching the background image is executed, while when transitioning from the high-speed variation mode 1 to the high-speed variation mode 2 When transitioning from the ultra-high speed variation mode 1 to the ultra-high speed variation mode 2, the background image switching process is not executed. Therefore, the transition from the high speed variation mode 2 to the ultra high speed variation mode 1 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) called “high-speed fluctuation mode” is displayed above the display area of the main display unit 81, and the ultra-high speed is achieved. In the fluctuation mode 1 and the ultra-high speed fluctuation mode 2, a telop (background image) of “super-high speed fluctuation mode” is displayed in the display area.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the background image of the high-speed variation mode 1 and the background image of the high-speed variation mode 2 have the same aspect, and the continuity of the effect modes of each other (meaning that they are homogeneous effect modes) is given to the player. Impressive. In addition, in the present embodiment, the background image of the ultra-high-speed variation mode 1 and the background image of the ultra-high-speed variation mode 2 have the same aspect, and the continuity of the effect modes (meaning that they are homogeneous effect modes) is maintained by the player. Impresses.
On the other hand, by setting the background image of the high speed variation mode 2 and the background image of the ultra high speed variation mode 1 in different modes, the discontinuity of the effect modes of each other (the effect of transition to a different effect mode) is given to the player. Impressive.

The switching timing of the background image is a timing within a period from the start of the final symbol variation in the high speed variation mode 2 to the end of the symbol variation in the ultra high speed variation mode 1, and more preferably, the super period. It is the beginning of the symbol fluctuation in the high speed fluctuation mode 1.
In addition, when the above-described effect mode transition effect (see FIG. 14) is performed, it is also permitted to switch the background image at a timing overlapping with the effect. At this time, since the background image is switched in a layer lower than the effect mode transition effect, it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize the background image switching.

Also, 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 from the high speed variation mode 2 to the ultra high speed variation mode 1 is performed. The effect of making the player stand out (making it easier for the player to recognize) can be enhanced.

<Modification>
Hereinafter, examples (modifications) of the present invention different from the above-described embodiment will be listed.

The "specific symbol variation" in the above-described embodiment has been described as a symbol variation in the special figure high accuracy and the general figure high accuracy (probability change mode), but the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, "specific symbol fluctuation" may be a symbol fluctuation of special figure low probability and general figure low probability (normal mode), or as a symbol fluctuation of special figure low accuracy and general figure high accuracy (low accuracy time saving mode) Good.

In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the effect mode transition effect is executed only when the high-speed change mode 2 is changed to the ultra-high-speed change mode 1, but the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the opportunity for the effect content determination unit 225 to execute the effect mode transition effect may be provided for transition between other effect modes. In this case, it is preferable that the effect mode transition effect is performed in an effect mode different from the effect mode shown in FIG.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution conditions of the mode transition effect are described as determining a specific effect route (effect route RXE) and a specific special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern PXE). Implementation is not limited to this.

For example, the execution condition of the mode transition effect may be a transition from the first effect mode (high speed change mode 2) to the second effect mode (ultra high speed change mode 1). That is, the transition condition may be a necessary and sufficient condition for executing the mode transition production in order to transition from the first production mode to the second production mode. In the case of carrying out the present invention on the premise of this modified example, when an advantageous result is notified in a specific symbol variation in which the transition condition is satisfied, the effect route determination means 222 changes from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. By limiting the transition to the effect mode (the transition is completely prohibited or the transition is regulated at a rate of more than 50%), the above-described features of the present invention can be realized.
In other words, when the transition condition is satisfied, an advantageous result is obtained by a predetermined process (process of special figure lottery means 140) in a specific symbol variation capable of executing the mode transition process from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. If obtained, the rate at which the mode transition processing is executed in the specific symbol variation may be lower or zero than the rate at which the mode transition processing is not performed in the specific symbol variation. In this modified example, the “advantageous result” may be a winning of the probability variation big hit (first hit game) or a win of a normal big hit (second hit game).

Alternatively, the execution condition of the mode transition effect is to count the symbol variation performed during the probability variation mode (or the high speed variation mode 2) in the first sub-control board 200, and the counting result is 201 times (or 101 times). It may be that. When the present invention is implemented on the premise of this modified example, the first sub-control board 200 is set to a predetermined value when an advantageous result (winning of the probability variation big hit) is notified in a specific symbol variation in which the transition condition is satisfied. Even if the counting result is obtained, the mode transition effect is not executed, or the ratio of not executing the effect exceeds the ratio of execution, and thus the above-described features of the present invention can be realized.

In the above-described embodiment, it is premised that the execution condition of the mode transition effect is the determination of the specific effect route (effect route RXE) and the specific special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern PXE), so the mode transition effect is performed. The execution period of is described as being after the specific symbol variation is started (the beginning of the specific symbol variation). However, if the execution condition of the mode transition effect is changed, the execution period of the mode transition effect is not limited to the above example.
For example, if the execution condition of the mode transition effect is based on counting the symbol variation performed in the probability variation mode (or the high speed variation mode 2) in the first sub-control board 200, the mode transition effect is It can be executed before the transition condition from the first effect mode to the second effect mode is satisfied. In other words, following the above-described embodiment, the mode transition effect can be started before the 201st symbol variation (specific symbol variation) is started after the transition to the probability variation mode.
In this case, the mode transition effect may be performed over a plurality of symbol variations. In addition, the timing of ending the mode transition effect may straddle the start timing of the above specific symbol variation, or may be before the start timing of the above specific symbol variation.

In the above-described embodiment, in a specific symbol variation (201st symbol variation after the probability variation big hit ends), when the third aspect is notified (the result of the special symbol validity determination in Toku-zu 2 is off). In the above embodiment, the execution of the effect mode transition effect is not limited (the case where the effect mode transition effect is executed is more than the case where the effect mode transition effect is not executed). It is not limited to this.
For example, even when the second mode is notified (when the result of the special drawing hit determination of the special map 2 is a normal jackpot) and when the fourth mode is notified (when the fall hit determination is won) Without restricting the execution of the mode transition effect, the execution of the effect mode transition effect is limited only when the first aspect is notified (when the result of the special figure hit/miss determination of special figure 2 is a probability variation big hit). You may comprise. By doing this, it is possible to further emphasize the winning of the probability variation big hit in the specific symbol variation.
In the case of carrying out the above-described modified example, like the special figure variation pattern PXE, it corresponds to the effect route (equivalent to the effect route REX in the above embodiment) for executing the effect mode transition effect at the beginning of the specific symbol change. The special figure variation pattern to be referred to when the result of the special figure right or wrong determination of the special figure 2 is usually a big hit, and the special figure variation pattern lottery table referred to in the special figure variation pattern derivation state B3, and the falling hit determination. It is necessary to add to the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table that is referred to in the case of winning and is referred to in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state B3.
In addition, when the result of the special drawing hit determination of the special drawing 2 is a normal big hit, the effect mode of the effect mode transition effect (for example, the effect mode illustrated in FIG. 17) and the case where the falling hit determination is won. It is preferable that the effect image (for example, the effect mode illustrated in FIG. 18) corresponding to the effect mode transition effect to be executed is different from the effect mode illustrated in FIG. 14. This is because it is necessary to clearly inform the player of the phenomenon (normal jackpot, falling of the probability variation mode) that is performed in a specific symbol variation, so as not to be confused.

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.

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) As a result of the symbol variation, a gaming machine that notifies whether or not the state after the symbol variation becomes advantageous to the player as compared with the state in the symbol variation, which is a first effect mode and The effect mode management means for controlling a plurality of kinds of effect modes including at least the second effect mode, and the effect mode transition in at least a part of the case of transferring from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. And a production control means for executing a mode transition production that suggests or informs the player, and is advantageous in a specific symbol variation capable of transitioning from the first production mode to the second production mode when a transition condition is satisfied. When the result is notified, the case where the advantageous result is notified without executing the mode transition effect is more than the case where the advantageous result is notified after the mode transition effect is executed. Amusement machine.
(2) The winning and hitting determination means for judging whether or not the winning game is won at the start of the symbol variation, and when the first hitting game is performed, the game is shifted to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the second hitting game is performed. If the game state control means to shift from the advantageous state to the disadvantageous state, and, as a result of the symbol variation performed during the stay in the advantageous state, the winning of the first winning game is notified At least the first mode, the second mode for notifying the winning of the second winning game, and the third mode for notifying the non-winning of the winning game are included, and are performed during the stay in the advantageous state. In the specific symbol variation, when notifying the first aspect as a result of the specific symbol variation being advantageous, the case where the mode transition effect is not executed is more than the case where the mode transition effect is executed. In the case where the specific symbol variation notifies the result by the second aspect, the case where the mode transition effect is not executed is more than the case where the mode transition effect is executed, and the specific symbol variation is In the case of notifying the result according to the third aspect, the gaming machine according to (1), in which the mode transition effect is executed more than when the mode transition effect is not executed.
(3) At the start of the symbol fluctuation while staying in the advantageous state, a fall determination means for making a fall determination as to whether or not the advantageous state falls into a disadvantageous state is provided, and a symbol performed during the stay in the advantageous state. The result of the fluctuation includes a fourth aspect for informing affirmative determination of the fall, and in the specific symbol variation performed during the stay in the advantageous state, the specific symbol variation results in the fourth aspect. Even in the case of notifying, the gaming machine according to (2), in which the mode transition effect is not executed more than when the mode transition effect is executed.
(4) The game machine according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein the transition condition is unchanged regardless of a result of a production lottery performed during a stay in the first production mode.
(5) A pre-reading determination means for performing pre-reading determination for at least a part of the pending symbol variation is provided, and the pre-reading determination means regulates the pre-reading determination targeting the specific symbol variation (1). The game machine described in any one of (4).
(6) In the symbol variation, a predetermined process that affects whether or not the state after the symbol variation becomes advantageous to the player is performed, and a gaming machine that notifies the result of the predetermined process before the symbol variation ends. And, provided with a production mode management means for controlling a plurality of types of production modes including at least a first production mode and a second production mode, and when the transition condition is satisfied, the first production mode to the second production When an advantageous result is obtained by the predetermined process in a specific symbol variation capable of executing the mode transition process to the mode, the ratio of the mode transition process executed in the specific symbol variation is the specific symbol variation. In the gaming machine, which is lower or zero than the rate at which the mode transition processing is not executed.
(A) The game machine according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein the mode transition effect is an effect that can be executed only in the specific symbol variation.
(B) In the specific symbol variation, when a specific event that occurs as a termination condition of the second effect mode when it occurs during a stay in the second effect mode, the effect control means causes the mode transition effect. The game machine according to any one of (1) to (6).

10 Gaming Machine 11 Outer Frame 12 Front Frame 13 Hinge Mechanism 14 Cylinder Lock 15 Transparent Member 16 Upper Ball Dish 17 Lower Ball Dish 18 Operation Handle 20 Movable Decorative Body 21 Upper Frame 22a, 22b Left Right Frame 23 (23a, 23b) Speaker 24 (24a, 24b, 24c) Production lamp 25 Ball removal mechanism 26 Main operation unit 26a Ball lending button 26b Return button 27 Production button 28 (28a, 28b, 28c, 28d) Cursor button 30 Game board 30a Game area 31 Outer rail 32 Windmill 33 Inner Rail 34 First Starting Port 35 Second Starting Port 36 Large Winning Port 38 General Winning Port 39 Gate 40 Out Port 41 Normal Electric Auditor 42 Special Electric Auditor 60 Normal Electric Auditor Solenoid 61 Special Electric Auditor Solenoid 70 1st starting opening sensor 71 2nd starting opening sensor 72 Large winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 80 Performance display device 81 Main display part 82 Sub display part 82a Upper sub display part 82b Left sub display part 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 determination 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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A gaming machine that informs the success or failure of the big hit game according to the result of the symbol variation,
Production mode management means for controlling a plurality of types of production modes including at least a first production mode and a second production mode ,
A production route setting means for setting one production route from a plurality of types of production routes in which the production process in the variation period of the symbol variation is defined,
Production control means for executing the production based on the set production route within the variation period of the symbol variation,
Equipped with
The production route set by the production route setting means includes a specific route that can be set for a symbol variation informing a big hit game in both the first production mode and the second production mode,
When a transition condition that is invariant regardless of the result of the production lottery performed during the stay in the first production mode is established, a mode transition process from the first production mode to the second production mode can be executed. If you have elected to Oite jackpot game in the symbol variation,
The ratio of the mode transition process is performed in a specific symbol variation, Ri low or zero der than the proportion of the mode transition process is not performed in the specific symbol variable, and,
The rate at which one effect route different from the specific route is set in the specific symbol variation is lower or zero than the rate at which the specific route is set in the specific symbol variation,
Amusement machine.

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