JP7311909B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

A game machine typified by a pachinko machine or the like is configured to be able to execute pattern variation based on the winning of a game ball into a start hole, and determines whether or not a big win is won with the start of pattern variation. Judgment is executed, and when a big win is won in the pertinent judgment, a big win game is started by starting the big win game based on the end of the pattern variation, and when the big win is won. For example, Patent Document 1.

JP 2016-209320 A

In this type of gaming machine, by setting an easy-to-win state in which it is easy for a game ball to enter the starting hole, the interest in the game and motivation to play are improved. However, there is room for improvement from the standpoint of enhancing the interest in games and the motivation to play.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine having a new game feature using the easy winning state.

According to the present invention, a game ball can be shot, a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and a jackpot is won with the start of the pattern variation. In the case where a win-or-win decision including at least a decision as to whether or not to play is executed, a special pattern is variably displayed, and the special pattern is stopped and displayed at the end of the pattern fluctuation, and a big hit game is generated based on the result of the win-or-fail determination. is a gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of the symbol variation for which the win/loss determination is executed, and capable of executing a RAM clearing process when the power is turned on, the game state managing means for managing the game state; A notification means and a notification control means for controlling the notification means are provided, and the game state management means enables the game ball to enter the first game state or the second start port as the game state. It is possible to set a second game state in which the winning period is easier to set than the first game state, and when the first symbol variation in the first game state ends, the first game state is changed to the second game. It is possible to transition the game state to the state, triggered by the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set in response to the end of the first symbol variation, from the second game state to the second It is possible to transition the game state to one game state, and the first symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the first game state is the first number. The second symbol variation is a pattern in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big hit game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number The number of symbol variations that need to be executed until the first symbol variation occurs is maintained if the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, while the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on. is initialized, and after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state with the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, the second symbol variation is executed based on the number of times The game state is not transitioned from one game state to the second game state, and the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then the In the first game state after the big hit game is sandwiched, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger, and the game The state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state upon completion of the third symbol variation in the first game state, and the third symbol. The variation is a pattern variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol, and the notification control means is the second game state at the opportunity related to the first symbol variation. It is possible to execute a first notification that can specify the setting of, and a second notification that can specify the setting of the second gaming state at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and the second symbol variation In the first case where the power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state with such an opportunity, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on after that, after the power is turned on When the target symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big hit game is the first number is the third symbol variation, the target symbol variation is performed after the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period until the next symbol variation ends, after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state with the opportunity related to the second symbol variation In the second case where the power is cut off and the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is turned on after that, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the first notification is not performed. , The second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation, and the gaming state management means further includes a fourth symbol in the second gaming state set with the end of the third symbol variation as a trigger Triggered by the end of the variation, it is possible to transition the game state from the second gaming state to the first gaming state, and the fourth symbol variation is set upon the termination of the third symbol variation. The number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big hit game in the second game state is a symbol variation that is the third number, and in the first case, the second game is triggered by the third symbol variation. In at least a part of the case where the state is set and the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the number of symbol variations that can be continued in the second game state after that is the second number of times, In the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the second game state is then set. The number of symbol variations that can be continued is maintained, and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation in the first case, the second notification is not executed, and the notification control means further: It is possible to execute a third notification that can specify the setting of the second gaming state, and in both the first case and the second case, the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation In some cases, the third notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation, and when the third notification is executed in the first case, at least the execution period of the third notification A part overlaps with at least part of the execution period of the first notification, and when the third notification is executed in the second case, at least part of the execution period of the third notification , overlaps with at least part of the execution period of the second notification, and the length of the period in which the execution period of the third notification and the execution period of the first notification overlap is the execution period of the third notification and the execution period of the second notification are longer than the overlapping period.
Further, according to the present invention, it is possible to shoot a game ball, execute a symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port or the second start port, and hit the jackpot with the start of the symbol variation. The special symbols are variably displayed, the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation, and a jackpot game is generated based on the result of the winning/failure determination. In this case, the game machine is capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of the symbol variation in which the win/loss determination is executed, and is capable of executing RAM clear processing when the power is turned on, and is a game state management means for managing the game state. , a notification means, and a notification control means for controlling the notification means, and the game state management means is a first game state as a game state, or a winning of a game ball to the second start port is possible. It is possible to set a second game state in which the winning period is easier to set than the first game state, and when the first symbol fluctuation in the first game state ends, the first game state is changed to the second game state. It is possible to transition the game state to the second game state, triggered by the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set in response to the end of the first symbol variation, from the second game state It is possible to transition the game state to the first game state, and the first symbol variation is the first number of symbol variations executed without the big win game in the first game state. It is a symbol variation, and the second symbol variation is the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a second number of times. The number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming the first symbol variation is maintained if the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, while the RAM clear process is performed when the power is turned on. is executed, it is initialized, and after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state with the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, based on the number of symbol variations executed The game state is not transitioned from the first game state to the second game state, and the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then In the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the game state can be transitioned from the first game state to the second game state with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger, The game state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state, triggered by the end of the third symbol variation in the first game state. The three-symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol. It is possible to execute a first notification that can specify the setting of the game state, and a second notification that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and the second symbol In the first case where the power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state with the opportunity related to the fluctuation, and the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on after that, the power supply In the case where the target symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without the jackpot game after insertion is the first number is the third symbol variation, the target symbol variation is started after the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period until the symbol variation next to the variation is completed, the game state is transitioned from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation. In the second case where the power is cut off after that, and the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is turned on after that, the first notification is executed when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation. Without, the second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation, and the game state management means further includes the second game state in the second game state set with the end of the third symbol variation Triggered by the end of the four symbol variation, it is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state, and the fourth symbol variation is set upon the termination of the third symbol variation. The number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big hit game in the second game state that has been executed is a symbol variation that is the third number, and in the first case, the third symbol variation is triggered by the third symbol variation. In at least a part of the case where the second game state is set and the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the number of symbol variations that the second game state can continue after that is the second number. On the other hand, in the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, then the second game The number of symbol variations that the state can continue is maintained, the variation pattern is determined for each symbol variation, the variation time required to execute the symbol variation is determined based on the determined variation pattern, and the first notification is performed. Regarding, in the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, at least part of the execution period of the first notification is the execution period of the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation , and in the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the big hit game based on the result of the success or failure determination related to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation occurs, the execution of the first notification is restricted in the next symbol variation, and regarding the execution of the second notification, it is the second case and the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation , at least part of the execution period of the second notification overlaps with the execution period of the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation, and the second case and the target symbol variation is the third In the case of symbol variation, when the big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination related to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation, the execution of the second notification in the next symbol variation is limited, and the first variation time, which is the variation time related to the next symbol variation when the big hit game is generated based on the result of the success or failure determination related to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation , the case where the next symbol variation is related to the first case and the case where the next symbol variation is related to the second case may be different.

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine having a new game property using an easy winning state.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device arranged in area II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in area III shown in FIG. 1 and its surroundings. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine. FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming machine. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine. Figure 8 (a) is a lottery table for judging special figures, and Figure 8 (b) is a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when the result of judging special figures is a big hit. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit. FIG. 9(a) shows a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 9(b) shows a case where the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in. FIG. 10(a) shows a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and FIG. 10(b) shows a case where the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in. FIG. 11(a) shows a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and FIG. 11(b) shows a case where the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in. FIG. 12(a) is a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and FIG. 12(b) is when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. It is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in. FIG. 13(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 13(b) is a diagram showing the average variation time relationship for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. Figure 14 (a) is a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is lost, and Figure 14 (b) is the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is lost It is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery in the case. FIG. 15 is a table that summarizes the relationship between the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE for each of the symbols D to F and the symbol d. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the flow of effects at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the flow of effects at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when a specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on with execution of RAM clear processing after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when a specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. . FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the execution period of each effect when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th rotation of the pattern variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. is. FIG. 21 is a timing showing the execution period of each effect when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. Chart. In FIG. 22, after the electricity is cut off after passing through the ceiling, the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process, and the big hit is displayed in the next 1001st symbol variation. It is a timing chart which shows the execution period of each production|presentation when derived. FIG. 23 shows that a specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, and the big hit is achieved in the next 1001st symbol variation. It is a timing chart showing the execution period of each effect when is derived. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when the specific losing symbol relating to the special figure 2 is stop-displayed during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC excluding the final variation. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing the flow of effects executed when the specific losing symbol relating to the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the final variation of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the flow of effects executed when a specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation related to the special symbol 2 that is reserved when the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PC ends. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the flow of an effect when the expectation level suggesting effect is executed. FIGS. 28(a) to 28(c) are diagrams showing the effect modes of the expectation level suggesting effect. FIGS. 29(a) and 29(b) are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used for the lottery for determining the effect mode related to the expectation level suggesting effect. FIGS. 30(a) and 30(b) are diagrams showing specific examples of the number of times display according to the present embodiment. Figures 31(a) and 31(b) are diagrams showing the transition of the display of the number of times when power failure and power recovery occurs during the period when the number of executions of the symbol variation after the special figure low probability transition is 0 to 1000 times. FIG. 31(a) shows the transition of the count display when the RAM clearing process is executed at the time of power failure, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing transition of the display of the number of times; Figure 32 (a) and Figure 32 (b) shows the transition of the number of times display when power failure and recovery occurs in the period after transitioning once from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA FIG. 32(a) shows the transition of the count display when the RAM clearing process is executed at the time of the power failure, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing transition of display of the number of times in a case; FIG. 33(a) is a diagram showing the transition of the display of the number of times after the jackpot game related to the variable probability big hit ends, and FIG. be.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same constituent elements, and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the terms "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the front side (player side) of the gaming machine 10 as shown in FIG. ) shall be designated as viewed from the
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" refers to being advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls (game Medium) refers to being advantageous in terms of the amount of acquisition (not limited to the payout of game balls, but including the payout of medals).

<Features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in this embodiment will be described.
In describing the features, the configuration in parentheses exemplifies the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the immediately preceding configuration, and the description of the gaming machine 10 after this description also has the same usage in the parentheses. may describe the configuration.

A first invention according to the present invention is
A game ball can be shot, and a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port (first start port 57) or the second start port (second start port 59), and pattern variation Along with the start of the above, a win-or-fail decision including at least a decision as to whether or not to win a big hit is executed, a special pattern is variably displayed, and at the end of the pattern fluctuation, the special pattern is stopped and displayed, based on the result of the win-or-fail judgment. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of a symbol variation for which the win/fail judgment is executed when a jackpot game is generated by the above, and capable of executing a RAM clearing process when the power is turned on,
a game state management means (game state control means 155) for managing the game state;
Notification means (main display unit 81);
A notification control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) for controlling the notification means,
The gaming state management means is
As the game state, the first game state (special low certainty and normal low certainty game state), or the winning period during which it is possible to win the game ball to the second start port is longer than the first game state It is possible to set the second game state that is easy to set (special low certainty and normal high certainty game state),
Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation in the first game state, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
It is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state with the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set in response to the end of the first symbol variation. can be,
The first pattern variation is a pattern variation in which the number of pattern variations executed without intervening the big win game after the end of the previous big win game is the first number (1000 times),
In the second symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number (1200 times). It is a pattern change,
The number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming the first symbol variation is
If the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, the
If the above RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on, it is initialized,
After the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. The game state does not transition,
The game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the first symbol variation Triggered by the end, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
The game state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state upon completion of the third symbol variation in the first game state,
The third symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol (specific loss symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special symbol,
The notification control means provides a first notification (display of the rush telop image tg1) that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the first symbol variation, and at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation It is possible to execute a second notification (display of rush telop image tg2) that can specify the setting of the second game state,
A first case in which power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on thereafter. , when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without the jackpot game after the power is turned on is the first number, the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period from to the end of the next symbol variation of the target symbol variation,
The power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on after that. In the case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation without executing the first notification,
Further, the game state management means shifts from the second game state to the first game state upon completion of the fourth symbol variation in the second game state set upon completion of the third symbol variation. It is possible to transition the game state,
The fourth symbol variation is the third number of symbol variations (30 times, 50 times , 100 times, or 1000 times),
In the first case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and at least in part when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, after that, the second While the number of times of pattern fluctuation that the game state can continue is the second number of times,
In the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the second game state is changed after that. The number of pattern fluctuations that can be continued is maintained,
It is a gaming machine characterized by

A second invention according to the present invention is
A game ball can be shot, and a pattern variation can be executed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port (first start port 57) or the second start port (second start port 59), and pattern variation Along with the start of the above, a win-or-fail decision including at least a decision as to whether or not to win a big hit is executed, a special pattern is variably displayed, and at the end of the pattern fluctuation, the special pattern is stopped and displayed, based on the result of the win-or-fail judgment. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of a symbol variation for which the win/fail judgment is executed when a jackpot game is generated by the above, and capable of executing a RAM clearing process when the power is turned on,
a game state management means (game state control means 155) for managing the game state;
Notification means (main display unit 81);
A notification control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) for controlling the notification means,
The gaming state management means is
As the game state, the first game state (special low certainty and normal low certainty game state), or the winning period during which it is possible to win the game ball to the second start port is longer than the first game state It is possible to set the second game state that is easy to set (special low certainty and normal high certainty game state),
Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation in the first game state, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
It is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state with the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set in response to the end of the first symbol variation. can be,
The first symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the first game state is the first number (1000 times),
In the second symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number (1200 times). It is a pattern change,
The number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming the first symbol variation is
If the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, the
If the above RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on, it is initialized,
After the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. The game state does not transition,
The game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the first symbol variation Triggered by the end, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
The game state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from the first game state to the second game state upon completion of the third symbol variation in the first game state,
The third symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol (specific loss symbol) is stopped and displayed in the special symbol,
The notification control means provides a first notification (display of the rush telop image tg1) that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the first symbol variation, and at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation It is possible to execute a second notification (display of rush telop image tg2) that can specify the setting of the second game state,
A first case in which power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on thereafter. , when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without the jackpot game after the power is turned on is the first number, the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period from to the end of the next symbol variation of the target symbol variation,
The power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on after that. In the case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation without executing the first notification,
Further, the game state management means shifts from the second game state to the first game state at the end of the fourth symbol variation in the second game state set at the end of the third symbol variation. It is possible to transition the game state,
The fourth symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the third symbol variation as a trigger is the third number. ,
In the first case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and at least in part when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, after that, the second While the number of times of pattern fluctuation that the game state can continue is the second number of times,
In the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, then the second game state is The number of pattern fluctuations that can continue is maintained,
It is a gaming machine characterized by

According to the first invention and the second invention, in the case where the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second game state is set while the RAM is recognized when the power is turned on. It is possible to make it easier to recognize whether or not the clear processing has been executed.
Furthermore, according to the first invention and the second invention, the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on even in the case where the transition from the first game state to the second game state is possible. It is possible to enhance the effect of facilitating the recognition of whether or not it has been done.

In the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification may be started during the predetermined period.

In addition, although it is started at the target symbol variation that becomes the third symbol variation, these notifications may be started at the symbol variation next to the target symbol variation. That is, the first notification and the second notification may be started after the target symbol variation, which is the third symbol variation, is started and before the symbol variation next to the symbol variation is completed. In particular, the timing at which these notifications end does not matter.

In addition, the above-mentioned "a big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination" is not limited to the case where the big hit game is generated by winning the big hit, but also the case where the big hit game is generated via the small win (so-called per two types).

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

<Regarding the structure of the game machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5. FIG.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pattern display device 90 arranged in the area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10. FIG.
1 to 5 are merely necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may Also, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted within a range that does not hinder the effects of the present invention.

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

The game machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50 with a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the game board 50. and a front frame 20 that has been formed.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 , and can be opened and closed to the front side of the outer frame 15 . The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (the door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is moved in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame 20 (to the right in this embodiment). turn) is possible.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported by a hinge mechanism 21 centering on the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17 . The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (left in this embodiment). ) is possible.
In addition, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 protects the game area 50a and the game board 50 as seen through.
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an upper ball tray 27 and a lower ball tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball tray 27 and the lower ball tray 29 are separated vertically and provided integrally with the front frame 20. .
In addition, the front frame 20 has an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29, and by turning the operation handle 31, game balls stored in the upper ball tray 27 are shot toward the game area 50a. It's like

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 is provided with a middle frame open sensor 76 for detecting whether the middle frame 17 is open or closed with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame door open sensor 77 for detecting whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17 . In this embodiment, each of these open door sensors is ON in the open state and OFF in the closed state. However, these open door sensors may be configured to be OFF when the door is open and to be ON when the door is closed.
Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can detect both the opening/closing state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the opening/closing state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17 .

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons to be operated by the player are arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball receiving tray 27 . This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting return operation of the prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, an effect button that can accept a player's operation for switching effects occurring during a game or for obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (up cursor button 38a, down cursor button 38b, left cursor button 38c, right cursor button 38d, middle cursor button 38e) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. included. 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 based on a change in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, on the side of the upper bulb tray 27, a movable decorative body 22 is provided which is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown).

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

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are provided on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. The upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed of light-transmitting covers, and frame lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are provided inside the covers, respectively. there is The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can emit sounds or turn on or off in conjunction with effects, error notifications, and the like that occur during the game.

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

The main display unit 81 can display the variable display of the symbol row performed in conjunction with the variable display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol rows (decorative symbols) displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol rows. The direction in which each symbol row is variably displayed in this embodiment is downward, but the direction is not particularly limited. For example, any of the upward direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction) may be used.
Here, the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81, but the pattern row is in the direction from the back of the main display section 81 to the front side or the opposite direction. It refers to a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, the perspective method) that makes the player recognize that the display is changing.
In addition, the decorative patterns in this embodiment include "1 pattern" imitating the number "1", "2 patterns" imitating the number "2", "3 patterns" imitating the number "3", "4 patterns" imitating the number "4", "5 patterns" imitating the number "5", "6 patterns" imitating the number "6", "7 patterns" imitating the number "7" , "8 symbols" imitating the number "8", and "9 symbols" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following description, "1 pattern", "3 patterns", "5 patterns", "7 patterns", and "9 patterns" are collectively referred to as "odd number patterns", and "2 patterns" and "4 patterns". , “6 symbols” and “8 symbols” may be collectively referred to as “even number symbols”.

Each of the sub display units 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, but also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display portion 82a are on the upper side of the main display portion 81, the left sub-display portion 82b is on the left side of the main display portion 81, and the right sub-display portion 82c is on the main display. Each sub-display portion 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position where the entire display area of the sub-display portion 82 overlaps the display area of the main display portion 81. .

Further, liquid crystal display devices are employed for all of the effect display devices 80 (the main display section 81, the upper sub-display section 82a, the left sub-display section 82b, and the right sub-display section 82c) in this embodiment. 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 employed as the effect display device 80 .

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display section 81 , and these LEDs constitute the display area of the pattern display device 90 . A special symbol and a normal symbol are displayed on the symbol display device 90 .
Also, the pattern display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display section 81, and the display area of the pattern display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
Note that the arrangement and number of LEDs associated with the pattern display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. not to be

The special symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in this 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 .
In addition, the special design may be abbreviated as "special design", the first special design as "special design 1", and the second special design as "special design 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal design in this embodiment is displayed on the normal design display device 93 .
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general figure", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "electric chew".

The symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp 96 in addition to the display devices described above.
The first special symbol reservation lamp 94 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 1 symbol variations, and the second special symbol reservation lamp 95 can specify the number of reserved special symbol 2 symbol variations. And, the normal design reservation lamp 96 can specify the number of design fluctuations of the normal design that is reserved, and both of the lighting modes of the two LEDs (in this embodiment, only right lighting = 1, left and right lighting = 2, blinking on the right side + constant lighting on the left side = 3, blinking on the left and right sides = 4) makes it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation that stops and displays the special symbol after the special symbol is variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol". In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as "symbol variation of the normal symbol".
In addition, in the following description, the variation display of the symbol row (decorative symbol) displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from the "symbol variation of the special symbol" and the "symbol variation of the normal symbol". It may be referred to as "symbol variation".
It should be noted that, in the following description, when simply referred to as "symbol variation", it means the symbol variation of special symbols unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 4, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, and decorative members are arranged so that the launched game balls roll. A game area 50a is defined in .
In addition, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 are provided to guide game balls shot by rotating the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a. It is The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with respect to the center of the game area 50a. Here, the windmill 52 is a peg-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The gaming machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotational operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31. Various obstacles are placed in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left-handed hitting) or the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed hitting) where the game ball hit harder rolls. are placed.

FIG. 4 shows the main winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the illustrated winning opening is an example. , and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A large winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the large winning opening 55, and the winning to the large winning opening 55 is determined by the detection result of the large winning opening sensor 72, and the number (this number) associated with the large winning opening 55 is determined. In the embodiment, 15) prize balls are awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, when rolling from the second flow path Y, more game balls roll toward the big winning opening 55 Each obstacle is placed.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the big winning opening 55 . The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state in a part of the jackpot game that is started due to the jackpot being derived by the special figure success/failure determination described later, and a big prize is awarded along with this. Winning to the mouth 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in the open state, it becomes easy to win a prize in the big prize opening 55. Therefore, the jackpot game in which the chance of winning prize balls is greatly increased is an advantageous game state. It can be said that
In the jackpot game, the open state and the closed state of the special electric accessory 65 are alternately set, and one open state (sometimes referred to as "round game", the total number of round games that occur in one big hit is " The number of rounds" is terminated when a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10) of game balls enter the big winning slot 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. becomes.
In addition, one open state is also ended based on the passage of a sufficient time (30s (seconds) in this embodiment) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the big winning opening 55. do.
Here, when the special electric accessory 65 is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls in one round game, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round game, a case where more than 10 game balls enter the big winning hole 55 may occur.

The first starting port 57 is arranged in the central lower part of the game area 50a. A first starting hole sensor 70 is attached to the first starting hole 57, and the winning to the first starting hole 57 is determined by the detection result of the first starting hole sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting hole 57. The determined number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded. In at least a part when the winning to the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

The second starting port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting hole sensor 71 is attached to the second starting hole 59, and the winning to the second starting hole 59 is determined by the detection result of the second starting hole sensor 71, and is associated with the second starting hole 59. The determined number (1 in this embodiment) of prize balls are awarded.
In at least a part when the winning to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls roll toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that an obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is arranged in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59 . The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that switches between an open state in which it is easy to enter a game ball in the second starting port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a game ball. transitions to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the normal electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per normal pattern that is performed by winning with the pattern variation of the normal pattern, and accordingly the winning to the second start port 59. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it becomes easier to win the second starting port 59. Therefore, while suppressing the reduction of the game ball by the prize ball, the pattern fluctuation of the special figure 2 It can greatly increase the chances of being executed.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right central portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63 , and winning to the gate 63 is determined based on the detection result of the gate sensor 74 . In at least a part of the case where winning to the gate 63 is determined, the pattern variation of the normal pattern will be performed.

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

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. A game ball that is hit into the game area 50a and does not enter the above-described winning holes falls into an out hole 69 and is processed as an out ball.
In addition, in this embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 (not shown) is provided for detecting an out ball, which is a game ball entering the winning hole and the out hole.

On the back of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. A second sub-control board case 309 storing a control board 300, a power control board case 509 storing a power control board 500, and a payout control board case 409 storing a payout control board 400 are attached. In addition to the rear surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 that covers part of the rear surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
A RAM clear switch 43 is provided on the main control board 100 .
Further, the substrate case and cover covering each substrate are made of transparent members, and the corresponding substrate can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 and a backup power supply for generating normal power supply to electronic and electric parts such as the above-mentioned control board based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. It is composed of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power failure detection circuit 503 that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply reaches a predetermined voltage drop).
Also, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
In addition, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects the power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400 respectively. Send to
The backup power supply circuit 502 is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 may be provided.

A game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged on the back surface of the game board 50 above the opening/closing cover 45 . The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the balls put out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. is paid out to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

So far, the structure of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described, but these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented with another structure.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The control 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 control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a temporary storage area and a buffer memory, and a peripheral board. , an I/O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 for generating random numbers (hard random numbers) by operating in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101. are connected to each other via an internal bus.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by backup power generated in a backup power supply circuit, which will be described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, when the power is restored after a power failure (when the power is turned on), the data can be used to restore the game machine 10 to the state immediately before the power failure. Configured to back up your information. For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register that were held when a power failure occurred, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stop state or game possible state), the current special drawing lottery state, the current Information related to the game such as the normal drawing lottery state is backed up. These pieces of information are cleared (initialized) by RAM clear processing. Therefore, after the RAM is cleared, special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (special figure low certainty and general figure low certainty to be described later) will be newly set. Further, when the RAM clearing process is executed, the symbol row related to the decorative symbols is in a state in which the initial symbol combination (in this embodiment, "1 symbol-3 symbol-5 symbol") is stopped and displayed. When the RAM clearing process is not executed when the game is turned on, and when the pattern variation is not being executed when the power is cut off immediately before, the initial pattern combination is stopped and displayed. Further, this initial symbol combination is stopped and displayed only when the power is turned on, and is not stopped and displayed by execution of symbol variation.

In the present embodiment, at least, in addition to the area in which such game-related information is stored (sometimes referred to as the game-related area of the RAM 103), the complement of the checksum for the game-related area of the RAM 103 and An area in which a backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is backed up. When power is restored, the gaming machine 10 is restored using various information stored in the backed-up game-related area of the RAM 103 and the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103 .
Note that the specific method of backup in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be implemented with a configuration that can hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power failure state and a second memory referred to when the game machine 10 operates. In that case, the game machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory when the power is cut off, and transfers the saved information from the first memory to the first memory when the power is restored. It is sufficient to recover to the second memory.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first start sensor 70, a second start sensor 71, a large winning sensor 72, a general winning sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, a middle frame door open sensor 76, It is electrically connected to the front frame door open sensor 77 and the like, and is configured so that detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I/O port 104 .

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol reservation lamp 94, a second special symbol reservation lamp 95, and a normal symbol reservation lamp. 96 , is electrically connected to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66 , and configured to be able to control these via the I/O port 104 .
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation section 39 and the RAM clear switch 43 and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation section 39 .

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. They are 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 .
Data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 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 to
Also, in this embodiment, a parallel transmission method is used for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be used.

The first sub-control board 200 serves as a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to game effects based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as effect control programs and various lottery tables, and a temporary storage area. A RAM 203 functioning as a work area or buffer memory, and an I/O port 204 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices are provided. It is configured to execute the main control related to the game effect according to the control program stored in the.
In addition, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 outputs an image control command for instructing an image to be displayed on the second sub-control board 300 to the voice control board 310 in the effect control processing based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. A voice control command for instructing a voice to be displayed, lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22, the sub display part 82, etc. Generate.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and each control command (image control command, audio control command) is transmitted to the first sub-control board. While being transmitted from the control board 200 to the second sub control board 300 or the audio control board 310, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received is sent to each control board (second It is transmitted from the sub control board 300 and the audio control board 310 to the first sub control board 200 .

The first sub-control board 200 is also electrically connected to the frame lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204 . The lighting of the frame lamp 35 is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 .
Furthermore, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 and transmits movable control data via the I/O port 204 . The movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82 are configured so that their movements are controlled by 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 processing related to image effects based on image control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores image control programs and various data, and a temporary storage area. and an I/O port 304 for inputting/outputting signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to execute such main control.
In addition, although not shown, the second sub-control board 300 includes a VDP that generates image data in accordance with the content of the effect determined by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later, based on the control signal received from the CPU 301; It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates sound data according to the content of the presentation based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 . The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads image data stored in the image ROM according to instructions from the CPU 301, and transmits image data generated by image processing to the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. do. The VDP is also connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read out from the image ROM.

The audio control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various arithmetic processing related to audio effects based on audio control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores audio control programs and audio data, and a work that serves as a temporary storage area. It has a RAM 313 that functions as an area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 314 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices. It is configured to perform various controls. Therefore, the audio control board 310 reads the audio data stored in the ROM 312 according to the audio control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read audio data, and produces the final audio data after synthesis. can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via an amplifier, and the speaker 33 can be caused to output sound.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, a ROM and a RAM (all not shown).
In addition, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of two-way communication, and controls the payout unit 48 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. is executed, and the ball feeding mechanism and the shooting mechanism are synchronously driven based on the amount of operation of the operating handle 31 to control the shooting of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 is based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, the normal power supply circuit for generating the normal power supply to the electronic parts and electrical parts such as the above-mentioned control board, and the backup circuit for generating the backup power supply. It is composed of a power supply circuit and a power failure detection circuit (both not shown) that detects a power failure (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply reaches a predetermined voltage drop).
Also, the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and on the premise that primary power is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). supplied.
In addition, the power supply control board 500 sends a power interruption signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 when the power interruption is detected by the power interruption detection circuit. Send.
The backup power supply circuit is charged when power is supplied to the game machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, the power failure detection circuit may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, and the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400 You may make it provide for each.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the game machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. As shown in FIG. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have functional configurations not shown in FIG. 8 to 13 will be referred to as necessary when describing the functional configuration.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes an entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main reservation control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a normal figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power restoration process execution means 175, and power It is provided with disconnection processing execution means 180, and these means functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG.

First, the main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing data read by means provided on the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in corresponding storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 is transmitted by the command transmission means to the sub-command management means 270 of the first sub-control board 200, which will be described later. be done.

The winning-ball determining means 110 determines whether or not a game has been won in each winning hole based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole.

The main random number generating means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when it is determined that a prize has been won in the winning slot, the random number circuit 105 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning slot. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generating means 115, when it is determined that the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 has won, generates a random number for special figure win/loss determination, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. Obtain a random number for the lottery and a random number for the special pattern variation pattern lottery. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won a prize, the main information storage means 160 stores the random numbers for determining whether the normal pattern is right or wrong, the random numbers for the normal pattern stop pattern lottery, and the random numbers for the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Store in the storage area.
The random number circuit 105 monitors whether or not the multiple types of random numbers that it updates are normally updated. Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that the update abnormality of the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main suspension control means 120 performs control related to suspension of the symbol variation of the special figure and suspension of the symbol variation of the normal figure. Regarding the special figure 1, the random number for the special figure right or wrong judgment, the random number for the special figure stop pattern lottery, and the random number for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which were obtained as a result of winning the first start port 57, It is withheld (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 is added by 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130 used) is decremented by 1 for each (hereinafter referred to as "special figure 1 suspension counter"), and the value of the special figure 1 suspension counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment, the The operation suspension information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 suspension counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation suspension information is used, the used operation suspension information is cleared, and the remaining operation suspension Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation counter which is 1 less than the current special figure 1 reservation counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 reservation counter.
In addition, the main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the general figure, and the special figure 2 reservation counter is called the special figure 2 reservation counter.
Further, in the following description, "suspension of operation suspension information" may be expressed as "suspension of pattern variation" or simply "suspension".
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (reservation counter) of special figure 1 or special figure 2, effect control including special figure 1 reservation counter and special figure 2 reservation counter A command (pending command) is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
It should be noted that, in the present embodiment, when both the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation holding information corresponding to the special figure 2 are reserved, the operation pending information corresponding to the special figure 2 is preferentially The priority variation used is done.

A pre-determination means 125 executes pre-determination for a look-ahead performance targeting the operation suspension information at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the pre-determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information reserved this time, and pre-determines each of the special figure propriety determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Execute. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the results of these preliminary determinations are the same as the results of the lottery executed later.
Further, the pre-determination means 125 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 means 160 .
Since the pre-determination command is transmitted (generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160) at least part of the timing of the predetermined pre-determination, following the pending command will be sent. Here, the predetermined pre-determination timing refers to the timing that is not during the big hit game, for example, there is the timing that the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended. It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is suspended during the normal figure high accuracy described later, since the prior determination is regulated, the transmission of the prior determination command corresponding to the prior determination Regulated. On the other hand, when the operation suspension information of the special figure 2 is suspended during the general pattern low certainty described later, the prior determination may be restricted or the prior determination may not be restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure suitability determination means 131, a special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and a special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, and the special figure suitability determination means 131, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, and the special figure. The processing by each means is executed in order of the fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 . The special figure lottery means 130 reads the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied.
It should be noted that "the special figure fluctuation start condition is satisfied" is, for example, that the jackpot game is not in progress, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is executing the pattern variation (special figure 1 or Including during the stop display of the symbol variation related to the special figure 2), all the conditions of the presence of operation pending information in at least one of the special figures 1 and 2 are satisfied.

8 to 12 are diagrams schematically showing lottery tables used in the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In the lottery using the lottery table, including those other than these lottery tables, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order (there is only one lottery value to be targeted). , the number of times of addition is one), and the result corresponding to the lottery value with carry (overflow) is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the description of the lottery tables, names are given to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation. Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. In the illustrated lottery table, if there are items described for convenience of explanation, or "-" or "0" as lottery values, these necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. isn't it. A lottery value with "-" or "0" will not win the lottery. Furthermore, when the same lottery value as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained in the range) is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%. you don't have to. Also, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery coincides with the random number range used in the lottery, the last addition of the lottery values always generates a carry, so that addition is not necessary. Well, in that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special figure suitability determination means 131 reads the random number for the special figure suitability determination for each pattern variation, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure suitability determination to determine by lottery whether to win a big hit or a loss. Execute the special figure propriety determination to be determined.
FIG. 8(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special figure propriety determination, and the lottery table is commonly used for special figure 1 and special figure 2. FIG. Since the range of random numbers used in the determination is 0 to 65535, if the special figure lottery state is low probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special figure low probability"), 205/65536 (about A big hit is derived with a probability of 1/320).
Similarly, when the special figure lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as "special figure high probability"), a big hit is derived with a probability of 600/65536 (about 1/109).

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for the special figure stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The stop pattern of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8B is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 ~999. Therefore, when a big hit is derived in the special figure 1, the symbol A is determined with a probability of 500/1000 (1/2) and the symbol B is determined with a probability of 500/1000 (1/2) as the stop symbol. be.
Here, the symbol A has 4 rounds, and after the jackpot game is over, the special symbol high probability and the normal symbol high probability (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "probability variation pattern"). is sometimes referred to as a “probable variable jackpot”). On the other hand, the symbol B has 4 rounds, and after the jackpot game ends, the symbol that becomes a special pattern low probability and a general pattern high probability (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "normal pattern", and the jackpot related to the pattern is called "normal It is sometimes called "big hit"). Therefore, it can be said that the symbol A is a more advantageous symbol than the symbol B in the special symbol lottery state after the big hit game.
FIG. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is It is 0 to 999 in the same manner as the stop symbol lottery in FIG. Therefore, when the big hit is derived in the special figure 2, the symbol a has a probability of 750/1000 (about 1/1.33), the symbol b has a probability of 250/1000 (1/4), and the stop symbol is determined as
Here, the pattern a is a probability variable pattern that has a round number of 10 and a special figure high probability and a normal figure high probability after the end of the big hit game, and the symbol b has a round number of 4 and a special figure high after the big hit game ends. It is a normal pattern that is sure and normal. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is a symbol more advantageous than the symbol b in terms of the number of rounds. In the following description, the jackpot associated with the pattern a may be referred to as the 10R probability variable jackpot, and the jackpot associated with the pattern b may be referred to as the 4R probability variable jackpot.

In addition, the special figure stop pattern lottery means 132, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is not a big hit, that is, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a loss, when the special figure 1 is lost, the symbol Any one of C, pattern D, pattern E, and pattern F is decided, and when the special figure 2 is lost, the pattern c or the pattern d is decided as the stop pattern.
Although details will be described later, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, if any of the symbol D, the symbol E, and the symbol F is determined, the special figure variation pattern described later from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA When the symbol d is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the transition is made to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE.

In addition, in this embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability after the end of the big hit game by special figure 1 (500/1000) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game by special figure 2 (1000/1000 ) is different (the pattern variation of the special figure 2 is more advantageous than the pattern variation of the special figure 1). Although the details are omitted, this difference is when the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the jackpot game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). In addition, a round game (in this embodiment, provided in the fourth round game of the easy winning period related to the variable probability big win) that has a function of making a special figure high probability after the end of the big win game and makes it easy to pass through the V winning area. It is realized by changing whether to provide or not depending on the stop pattern of the special figure.

Thus, in the present embodiment described above, the jackpot won in the symbol variation relating to the special figure 2 has a higher advantage than the jackpot won in the symbol variation relating to the special figure 1 . According to this, the game interest can be further enhanced by the transition from the special figure variation pattern deriving state PA described later to the special figure variation pattern deriving state PD or the special figure variation pattern deriving state PE.

The special figure variation pattern derivation means 133 includes a plurality of types of special figure variation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure variation pattern, and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the result of this special figure propriety determination. Based on this, select one special figure variation pattern lottery table for determining this special figure variation pattern, and use the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the random number for the special figure variation pattern lottery to select one special figure. A figure variation pattern is determined, and variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern. Here, the variation time refers to the time from the start of the design variation related to the special figure (special figure 1 or special figure 2) to the end of the design variation.
Details of transition conditions and the like will be described later, but the special figure variation pattern derivation state in this embodiment includes special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, special figure variation There are pattern derivation state PD and special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. Then, the above-described special figure variation pattern determination method is adopted in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure In the variation pattern derivation state PD and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, it is adopted in the special figure 2 symbol variation. In addition, in the symbol variation related to the other special figure in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, one special figure variation pattern that is predetermined according to the result of the special figure suitability determination is determined.

Figure 9 (a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to special figure 1 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the range of random numbers used in the lottery , 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 9(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-C can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the probability of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11) With a special figure variation pattern HNP, a probability of 52/1000 (about 1/19.2) a special figure variation pattern HRP, a probability of 13/1000 (about 1/76.9) HSP1-A, 11/1000 (about 1/90.9) with a probability of HSP1-B, 9/1000 (about 1/111) with a probability of HSP2-A, 7/1000 (about 1/143) with a probability of HSP2-B, 5/1000 (1 / 200) HSP3-A with a probability of 3/1000 (about 1/333) HSP3-B is determined, in that case, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A ~ special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-C never decided. In addition, although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9(b), when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern using the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation is further specified.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure hit or miss judgment is a big hit in the pattern variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure with a probability of 90/1000 (about 1/11.1) Variation pattern ASP1-A, 110/1000 (about 1/about 9.09) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, 135/1000 (about 1/7.41) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP2-A , with a probability of 165/1000 (about 1/about 6.06) special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, 180/1000 (about 1/5.56) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP3-A, 220/1000 ( About 1/4.56) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP3-B, 100/1000 (1/10) with a probability of special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, in that case, special figure variation pattern HNP ~ Toku-zu variation pattern HSP3-B is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, 100/1000 (1/10) At a rate, any of the special figure variation pattern HRP ~ special figure variation pattern HSP3-B is determined, and at a rate of 900/1000 (about 1/1.11), the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success judgment becomes a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, at a rate of 1000/1000 (1/1), the special figure variation pattern Any one of ASP1-A ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined.
Here, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, when the two special figure variation patterns are described with "~" in between, the special figure variation pattern lottery table for each special figure variation pattern derivation state According to the order described in the drawings, the description of the special figure variation pattern existing between the special figure variation pattern described before and the special figure variation pattern described later is omitted. Also, in the description of the special figure variation pattern of the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not there is a description of the corresponding variation time, if the name of the special figure variation pattern is different, the different special figure variation patterns are different (variation different times).

FIG. 9(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. There is, the range of the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 9(a)) is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 9(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA has a special figure variation pattern with a variation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds). HNP-A, special figure variation pattern HNP-B with a variation time of 5600ms, special figure variation pattern HNP-C with a variation time of 8000ms, and special figure variation pattern HNP-D with a variation time of 11200ms, in this order variation time is getting longer.
Specifically, when the special figure 1 pending counter=3 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-A with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) is 850/1000 ( If the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-B is determined with a probability of about 1/1.18), and the special figure 1 pending counter = 1 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, 50/1000 (1/20) Toku-zu variation pattern HNP-A with probability, Toku-zu variation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67), Toku-zu variation with a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25) Pattern HNP-C is determined, if the special figure 1 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, special figure variation pattern HNP-B with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), 100/ A special figure variation pattern HNP-C is determined with a probability of 1000 (1/10), and a special figure variation pattern HNP-D is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (about 1/1.18). In the following description, if the value of the special figure reservation counter to be referenced is 3, "Hold 3", if the value of the special figure reservation counter is 2, "Hold 2", When the value of the special figure reservation counter is 1, it may be referred to as "hold 1", and when the value of the special figure reservation counter is 0, it may be referred to as "hold 0".
Thus, when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern (variation time ) are different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation, the easier it is to determine a long symbol variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 pending counter at the start of this symbol variation, the shorter variable time is easier to determine).
In addition, such a special figure variation pattern HNP (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "basic special figure variation pattern") is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and also exists in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, in these special figure variation pattern derivation state, the pending counter referred to is different from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, both special figure 2 pending counter value is referenced.

FIG. 10(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery 0 to 999.
As shown in FIG. 10(a), the special figure variation pattern HNP to special figure variation pattern ASP-F can be determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the probability of 960/1000 (about 1/1.04) In the special figure variation pattern HNP, with a probability of 20/1000 (1/50) special figure variation pattern HSP-D, with a probability of 15/1000 (about 1/66.7) HSP-E, 5/1000 (1/ HSP-F is determined with a probability of 200), and in that case, the special figure variation pattern ASP-D to the special figure variation pattern ASP-F are not determined. In addition, although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10(b), when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined, the special figure variation pattern using the value of the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of this pattern variation is further specified. And, the method of determining the special figure variation pattern using this special figure 2 pending counter is the same in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, which will be described later. be.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern ASP with a probability of 500/1000 (1/2) -D, ASP-E with a probability of 350/1000 (about 1/2.86), ASP-F with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) is determined, and in that case, special figure fluctuation Pattern HNP ~ special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, 40/1000 (1/25) At a rate, any of the special figure variation pattern HSP-D to special figure variation pattern HSP-F is determined, and at a rate of 960/1000 (about 1/1.04), the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, at a ratio of 1000/1000 (1/1), the special figure variation pattern ASP-D to the special figure variation pattern ASP -F is determined.

FIG. 10(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB. There is, the range of the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 10(a)) is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 10(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB includes the special figure variation pattern HNP-E with a variation time of 1500 ms, and There is a special figure variation pattern HNP-F with a variation time of 10000ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 3 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, and special at the start of this pattern fluctuation If FIG. 2 pending counter = 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-E is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-F is determined no. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-F is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure The variation pattern HNP-E is never determined.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern HNP-E and the special figure variation pattern HNP-F are determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 1 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA described above. Special figure variation pattern to be obtained, special figure variation pattern that can be determined when special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in symbol variation related to special figure 2 of special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or special figure variation pattern derivation state PE described later , and different from any of the special figure variation patterns that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD described later.

FIG. 11(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 11 (a), in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the special figure variation pattern HNP ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-I are determined. obtain.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, 950/1000 ( Approximately 1/1.05) with a probability of special figure variation pattern HNP, 25/1000 (1/40) with a probability of special figure variation pattern HSP-G, 15/1000 (about 1/66.7) with a probability of HSP -H, HSP-I is determined with a probability of 10/1000 (1/100), in this case, special figure variation pattern ASP-G ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-I is not determined.
On the other hand, if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, 500/1000 (1/2 ) with a probability of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-G, 350/1000 (about 1/2.86) with a probability of ASP-H, 150/1000 (about 1/6.67) with a probability of ASP-I is determined , In that case, the special figure variation pattern HNP ~ special figure variation pattern HSP-I is not determined.
Thus, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, At a rate of 50/1000 (1/20), any of the special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined, and at a rate of 950/1000 (about 1/1.05), the special A figure fluctuation pattern HNP is determined. Furthermore, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, 1000/1000 (1/1 ), any of the special figure variation pattern ASP-G ~ special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined.

FIG. 11(b) is a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE Is a diagram schematically showing the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 11 (a)) range is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 11(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE has a variation time of 2000 ms. There is a figure fluctuation pattern HNP-G and a special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-H with a fluctuation time of 12000 ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 3 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, and special at the start of this pattern fluctuation If FIG. 2 pending counter = 1, the special figure variation pattern HNP-G is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure variation pattern HNP-H is determined no. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-H is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure The variation pattern HNP-G is never determined.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern HNP-G and the special figure variation pattern HNP-H are determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 1 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA described above. Obtained special figure variation pattern, special figure variation pattern that can be determined when special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in symbol variation according to special figure 2 of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB described later, and special figure variation pattern described later It is different from any of the special figure variation patterns that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the derived state PD.

FIG. 12(a) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 ~999.
As shown in FIG. 12(a), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the special figure variation pattern HNP to the special figure variation pattern ASPF can be determined. In particular, the special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern ASP-I are common with the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE.
Specifically, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the probability of 965/1000 (about 1/1.04) In the special figure variation pattern HNP, with a probability of 30/1000 (about 1/33.3) special figure variation pattern HSP-G, with a probability of 3/1000 (about 1/333) HSP-H, 2/1000 (1 HSP-I is determined with a probability of /500), and in that case, the special figure variation pattern ASP-G to the special figure variation pattern ASP-I are not determined.
On the other hand, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the special figure variation with a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25) Pattern ASP-G, ASP-H with a probability of 150/1000 (about 1/6.67), ASP-I with a probability of 50/1000 (1/20) is determined, in that case, special figure fluctuation pattern HNP ~ special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is not determined.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, 35/1000 (about 1/28. 6) at the rate, any of the special figure variation pattern HSP-G ~ special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined, the ratio is special in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC It is lower than the ratio (1/20) in which any of the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-G to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is determined when the result of the figure propriety determination is lost. On the other hand, if the result of the special figure determination is lost in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the special figure at a rate of 965/1000 (about 1/1.04) The figure variation pattern HNP is determined, and the ratio is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC The special figure variation pattern HNP is determined ratio (about 1/1.05).
In addition, when the result of the special figure success judgment becomes a big hit in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, at a rate of 1000/1000 (1/1), the special figure variation pattern Any one of ASP-G to special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined.

In addition, the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-G is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/33. 3) is the probability (1/40 ). On the other hand, the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-H is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/333) is the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-H is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (about 1/66. 7) is lower than, and the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost in the pattern variation according to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD ( 1/500) is the probability (1 /100).
Furthermore, the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (1/1.25 ) is the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success judgment becomes a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (1/2) higher than On the other hand, the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined when the result of the special figure success determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/6. 67) is the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined when the result of the special figure success judgment is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (about 1/ 2.86) is lower than, and special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined when the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of special figure variation pattern derivation state PD The probability (1/20) is the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. (about 1/6.67).

FIG. 12(b) is a diagram schematically showing a special figure variation pattern lottery table used when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. , The range of the random number used in the lottery (different from the random number used in the lottery according to the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIG. 12(a)) is 0-999.
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the special figure variation pattern HNP that can be determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD includes the special figure variation pattern HNP-I with a variation time of 1000 ms, and There is a special figure variation with a variation time of 5000 ms.
Specifically, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 3 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 2 at the start of this pattern fluctuation, and special at the start of this pattern fluctuation If FIG. 2 pending counter = 1, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-I is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-J is determined no. On the other hand, if the special figure 2 pending counter = 0 at the start of this pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern HNP-J is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1), and in these cases, the special figure The variation pattern HNP-I is never determined.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern HNP-I and the special figure variation pattern HNP-J are determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation according to the special figure 1 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA described above. Obtainable special figure variation pattern, special figure variation pattern that can be determined when special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in symbol variation related to special figure 2 of special figure variation pattern derivation state PB described later, and special figure variation pattern derivation state It is different from any of the special figure variation patterns that can be determined when the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE.
Further, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 12(b), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the value of the special figure 2 pending counter at the start of the symbol variation Although the variation pattern is determined based on, in the design variation, regardless of the value of the special figure 2 reservation counter at the start of the design variation, one predetermined special figure variation pattern (for example, the special figure variation pattern HNP -I) may be determined.

Thus, in the present embodiment, for the purpose of reducing the development cost (data capacity) burden related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and special The special figure variation pattern that can be determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the figure variation pattern derivation state PE includes the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. Part or all of the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern ASP-I) that can be determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the relevant symbol variation It consists of In particular, in this embodiment, the same special figure variation pattern lottery table is used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE.
Also, the special figure variation pattern that can be determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC It may be composed only of special figure variation patterns that can be determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in symbol variation according to 2, and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and special figure variation The same special figure variation pattern lottery table may be used with the pattern derivation state PC.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern derivation means 133, at the start of the symbol variation, the effect control command (variation start command ) and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

Like the special figure lottery means 130, the general pattern lottery means 135 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the pattern of the general pattern is not changing. , Using the read random number, the general pattern suitability determination is performed to determine the suitability of the general pattern, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to the open state by the general pattern suitability determination. In the case, the normal pattern stop pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern stop pattern by lottery, and the normal pattern fluctuation pattern lottery that determines the normal pattern fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the determination of whether the general pattern is correct or not, the general pattern lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as "normal pattern high probability") and the general pattern drawing state has a low probability ("normal pattern There is a case where it is abbreviated as "low probability"), and the drawing of the lottery table is omitted. While losing with a probability of 1/65536, it will be a hit with a probability of 1/65536, and the remaining probability of 65535/65536 will be a loss. It should be noted that, in the general pattern low probability, it may not be per general pattern (65536/65536 will be lost).

In the normal stop symbol lottery, as in the special stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the normal stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns of opening the normal electric accessories 61. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, when it becomes a loss in the general pattern right or wrong determination, the stop pattern is uniformly determined in the same way as the special figure 1 and special figure 2.

Also, in the normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, one normal figure fluctuation by lottery using the lottery table (not shown) for the general figure fluctuation pattern lottery from multiple types of normal figure fluctuation patterns. A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the probability that the normal map hit is derived is higher than the normal map low probability, and the degree of advantage is higher than the normal map low probability.

A jackpot game control means 140 determines a demonstration time related to a jackpot start demonstration and a demonstration time related to a jackpot end demonstration in accordance with the determined jackpot pattern when the result of the special win/fail lottery is a jackpot.
In addition, when the big win starts, the big win game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big win start command) including a demonstration time related to the big win start demonstration, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big win. Sometimes, an effect control command (jackpot end command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. - 特許庁

The symbol display control means 145 variably displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol 1, and determines by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped pattern. Similarly, according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and after the variation time has elapsed, the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery Stop and display the special figure 2 with the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related 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 game timer becomes "0"), an effect control command (fluctuation stop command) for requesting fixed stop display of the decorative pattern is generated, and the command is transmitted to the main information storage means 160. Store in the command storage area.
Here, the final stop display of the decorative symbols means the final stop display of the decorative symbols in the symbol variation, and is different from the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols that may occur during the execution of the symbol variation. In the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols, for example, the stationary displayed decorative symbols are shaken up and down in small increments (so-called shaking fluctuation). Even when the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed such that the pattern does not fluctuate, the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is fixedly stopped and the stopped display mode of the decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped, is different. Therefore, the player can recognize whether the decorative symbol stop display is a fixed stop display or a temporary stop display.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 causes the normal symbol display device 93 to variably display the normal symbol according to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol, and after the variation time elapses, the normal symbol by the normal symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop pattern is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a general pattern game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the general pattern.

The electric role product control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric role product solenoid 66 to open the special electric role product 65 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the special figure in the jackpot game described above.

In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the normal figure lottery, it outputs a control signal to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62, and moves the normal electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the normal figure stop symbol. open up.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low probability regardless of the pattern related to the big hit at the start of the big win game, and sets the special figure low probability at the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot. It is maintained, and at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the special figure is high probability.
In addition, the game state control means 155 controls the normal drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 sets the normal pattern to low probability regardless of the pattern related to the big win at the start of the big win, and when the prescribed condition is satisfied, the normal pattern to high until the pattern fluctuation of the prescribed number of times is performed. It is certain, and after the specified number of pattern changes has been made, it is assumed to be normal and low.

Such a special figure lottery state and a normal figure lottery state change in conjunction with the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern derivation state, and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state is managed by the game state control means 155 . Hereinafter, the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state will be described with reference to FIGS. 13(a) and 13(b). Incidentally, FIG. 13(a) is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state, and FIG. 13(b) is a diagram showing the relationship of the average variation time for each special figure variation pattern derivation state. .
As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure low probability and the general figure low probability, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA corresponding to the special figure high probability and the general figure high probability Figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC corresponding to special figure low certainty and general figure high accuracy, special figure variation pattern derivation state PD corresponding to special figure low certainty and general figure high accuracy, and special figure It consists of a special figure variation pattern derivation state PE corresponding to low certainty and normal figure high probability, and any one of these special figure variation pattern derivation states is set except during the big hit game. Then, the transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (ix). In addition, in the following description, the game state of the special figure low certainty and normal figure high certainty may be expressed as "time saving".

Specifically, the transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, the transition condition (ii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (iii) is the 50th pattern variation (hereinafter referred to as " The end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC end symbol variation"), the transition condition (iv) is the 160th symbol variation (hereinafter referred to as "special figure variation pattern derivation state PB end symbol variation") is the end of
In addition, the transition condition (v) is a pattern variation in which the number of symbol variations executed continuously without intervening a special figure low probability and a big hit game is 1000 times (hereinafter referred to as "special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol The transition condition (vi) is the end of the transition condition (vi), the number of symbol variations executed continuously without intervening a big hit game in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is 1200 symbol variations ( Hereinafter, it may be referred to as "special figure variation pattern derivation state PD end symbol variation") is the end.
Furthermore, the transition condition (vii) is the stop display of the above-described symbols D to F, and the transition condition (viii) is the symbol variation executed continuously without intervening the big hit game in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. The number of times is the end of the pattern variation (hereinafter referred to as "special figure variation pattern derivation state PE end pattern variation") where the number of times is the specified number of times, and the transition condition (ix) is the stop display of the symbol d, the specified number of times Details will be described later. In the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the symbol d is stopped and displayed, and the number of symbol variations that need to be executed until the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE end symbol variation in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE (prescribed number of times) is updated (reset). These details will also be described later.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE are all special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the degree of advantage, these special figure variation pattern derivation states can also be said to be the same special figure variation pattern derivation state.
In addition, when a jackpot game related to a normal jackpot is executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is set again after the end of the jackpot game (symbol in transition condition (iii) counting of variations starts from 0). Similarly, when the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot is executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is set again after the end of the jackpot game (in the transition condition (iv) The counting of pattern variations is started from 0).
From the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC via the transition condition (ii) (not shown), the game ball in the fourth round game during the big hit game related to the probability variable big hit It is an irregular case such as when the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 is not passed, or when the big winning game related to the normal big winning is executed, and the big winning game related to the big winning winning in the special figure 2. If the game ball is shot toward the second flow path Y, it will not be set to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC based on the transition condition (ii) after the end of the big hit game.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the normal jackpot is not derived in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2, but the normal jackpot can be derived in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2, and the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot is passed through. It may be configured to be able to transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. However, in this case, the ratio of the normal jackpot in the case of a big hit in the special figure success/failure determination in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 will be a big hit as a result of the special figure success/failure determination in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1. It is preferable to make it lower than the ratio of the normal jackpot.

Further, in the present embodiment, the transition condition (v) is the number of symbol variations that are executed continuously without intervening a special low-probability and big-hit game. Therefore, after the transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, 50 symbol variations have already been counted, and 950 without a big hit game in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. The transition condition (v) is satisfied when the symbol variation is executed twice. However, in that case, it is not always necessary to set the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations to the timing when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is set, and the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations is the special figure variation pattern The threshold may be set to 950 at the timing of transition to derived state PA.
On the other hand, after transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, since the counting of the pattern variation starts from the time of the transition, 1000 without a big hit game in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. The transition condition (v) is satisfied when the symbol variation is executed twice. However, even in this case, it is not always necessary to set the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations to the timing of transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, and the count start timing related to the number of symbol variations is derived to the special figure variation pattern. The threshold may be set to 1160 at the timing when the state PB is set.
It should be noted that, when a power failure and power recovery accompanied by the execution of the RAM clear process occurs, while the number of executions of the pattern variation related to the transition condition (v) is cleared (initialized), the RAM clear process is not executed. When a power failure/recovery occurs, the number of times of execution is maintained.

In addition, in this embodiment, there is a case where the transition condition (v) is satisfied during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, and in this case, it transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD at that time. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the transition condition (v) is configured not to be satisfied.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the symbol variation that can satisfy the transition condition (v), the stop symbols (symbol D to symbol F, symbol d) related to the transition condition (vii) and the transition condition (ix) are stopped as the stop symbols. If displayed, transition condition (v) is preferentially satisfied. This is because the game state control means 155 determines the transition condition (v) prior to determining whether the transition condition (vii) and the transition condition (ix) are satisfied (priority), and one This is realized by terminating the determination related to the transition condition at the end of the determination related to the transition condition.

In addition, among the transition conditions (i) to (ix) described above, the transition conditions satisfied by the number of executions of the symbol variation include the end of the symbol variation corresponding to the transition condition. Although the transition condition is satisfied at the end of the pattern variation corresponding to the condition and the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state occurs, it is not limited to this. In some or all of these transition conditions, the transition condition includes the start of the symbol variation corresponding to the transition condition, that is, the transition condition is satisfied at the start of the symbol variation corresponding to the transition condition Special figure variation pattern Derived state transitions may occur.

Furthermore, when the transition condition (vi) transitions from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, when a new jackpot game is executed and when the RAM clear process is executed Except, there is no transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD based on the number of executions of symbol variation. Therefore, when the power failure and power recovery without the execution of the RAM clear processing occurs, there is no transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD based on the number of symbol variation executions. However, once the jackpot game is executed, it can transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD according to the transition condition (v).

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the game state management means (game state control means 155), as the game state, the first game state (special figure low certainty and general figure low certainty game state), or to the second start port It is possible to set a second game state (special low probability and normal high probability game state) in which the winning period during which the game ball can be won is easier to set than the first game state, and in the first game state Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation (special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation), it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state, and the end of the first symbol variation Triggered by the end of the second symbol variation (special symbol variation pattern derivation state PD end symbol variation) in the second game state set with the opportunity, to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state is possible, and the first symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening a big win game after the last big win game is the first number (1000 times), and the second The pattern variation is a pattern variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening a big win game in the second game state set at the end of the first symbol variation is the second number (1200 times). The number of symbol variations required to be executed until one symbol variation is maintained is maintained if the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on, and is initialized if the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on. After the game state is transitioned from the second game state to the first game state with the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, the game state is changed from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. is not transitioned, the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol fluctuation, and then in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the first symbol Triggered by the end of the variation, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state. Triggered by the end of the symbol variation for which the stop display was determined), it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state. In other words, it is a pattern variation in which a specific pattern (specific lost pattern) is stopped and displayed in the special pattern.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the game state management means (game state control means 155), as the game state, the first game state (special figure low certainty and general figure low certainty game state), or to the second start port It is possible to set a second game state (special low probability and normal high probability game state) in which the winning period during which the game ball can be won is easier to set than the first game state, and in the first game state Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation (special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation), it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state, and the end of the first symbol variation Triggered by the end of the second symbol variation (special symbol variation pattern derivation state PD end symbol variation) in the second game state set with the opportunity, to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state is possible, and the first symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without a big win game in the first game state is the first number (1000 times), and the second symbol variation is, A symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening a big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number (1200 times), and is referred to as the first symbol variation. The number of pattern variations that need to be executed until the power is turned on is maintained if the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, and is initialized if the RAM clear process is executed when the power is turned on. After the game state is transitioned from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the symbol variation, the game state is transitioned from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. However, the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state with the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and after that, in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the end of the first symbol variation It is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state as a trigger, and the game state management means further controls the third symbol variation in the first game state (the stop display of the specific losing symbol is Triggered by the end of the determined symbol variation), it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state. In other words, it is a pattern variation in which a specific pattern (specific lost pattern) is stop-displayed in the pattern.

As shown in FIG. 13(b), special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and special figure variation pattern derivation state PE Each average variation time is shorter in order of special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PD . This is due to the length of the variation time related to the basic special figure variation pattern that is most likely to be determined in each special figure variation pattern derivation state. Here, the average variation time is the appearance rate for each variation time related to the special figure variation pattern that can be selected in a certain special figure variation pattern derivation state (the probability that the result of the special figure propriety determination is derived Derived by multiplying the winning probability of the special figure variation pattern against, the probability that can occur in any design variation) refers to the sum of the variation time derived by multiplying. However, in this embodiment, if there is only one special figure variation pattern that can be selected in a certain special figure variation pattern derivation state, the variation time related to the special figure variation pattern is treated as the average variation time.

Thus, in the present embodiment, after the transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA by satisfying the transition condition (vi), in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA Although there is no transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD again based on the number of executions of symbol variation, the transition condition (vii) is configured to be able to be satisfied in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA.
According to this, even if there is a risk of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA by satisfying the transition condition (vi), it is difficult to reduce the willingness to play. can do.

In addition, the game state control means 155, 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 means 160 .
Furthermore, the gaming state control means 155 counts the number of executions of symbol variation related to the transition to another special figure variation pattern derivation state in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, and counts each time the symbol variation is started. A performance control command including the number of times of pattern variation is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command area of the main information storage means 160.例文帳に追加Information included in the effect control command may be included in the above-described variation start command.

As described above, the main information storage means 160 is means for temporarily storing data read by each means, data derived by calculations and the like by each means, etc. in corresponding storage areas.

The main error control means 165 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 an error state exists, an effect control command (error command) including information that can specify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

The main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command to the first sub control board 200 when the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .
In principle, each effect control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 .

The power restoration process execution means 175 includes a return state setting means 176 and a playable state transition means 179 .

The return state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored, the state at the time of the power failure immediately before the power is restored, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 when the power is restored, and the state of the middle frame open when the power is restored. Based on the state of the door sensor 76, a return state setting process for setting the return state is executed. The return state set by this process includes a game stop state and a playable state (with or without RAM clear processing).
Specifically, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration, the game stop state is set regardless of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 and the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 at the time of power restoration. Also, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 when the power is restored and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (depressed state) when the power is restored, the RAM is cleared on the condition that the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON when the power is restored. Clear processing is executed and a playable state is set (when the middle frame door open sensor 76 is OFF at the time of power restoration, the RAM clear processing is not executed and a playable state is set), and the power is restored. If there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (not pressed) at the time of power recovery, the game ready state is set without executing the RAM clear processing.
Here, the game stop state means that the game cannot be progressed by not executing the processing according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each prize winning opening (the detection result of the sensor itself does not have to be seen). This is the return state.
On the other hand, the playable state is a return state in which the progress of the game becomes possible by executing a process according to the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning hole. In particular, when the RAM clearing process is not executed when the power is restored, the game is returned to the state where the game can be played immediately before the power failure. For example, if the jackpot game is being executed at the time of power interruption just before, the jackpot game that was being executed is restored, and if the pattern fluctuation is being executed at the time of power interruption just before, the pattern fluctuation that was being executed. return to

Whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is determined by a RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area of the target area ( whether or not the backup flag is ON), and if the backup flag is stored (when the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. A process of deriving the checksum of the complement of the data, and judging that the target area is normal if the calculation result is 0, and otherwise judging that the target area is abnormal. ) to the area of the RAM 103 related to the game.

The playable state transition means 179 executes playable state transition processing for shifting to the playable state when the playable state is set.
Specifically, in the playable state transition process, when the output of the security signal is ON, the process of turning OFF the output of the security signal and the initialization of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial setting of the device, a launch permission command is transmitted to the payout control board 400 for permitting the launch of game balls, a state is set to enable entry of balls into each winning hole, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data for setting the data is executed.

The power-off processing executing means 180 executes power-off processing based on receiving a power-off signal from the power control board 500 .
Specifically, for a game-related area of the RAM 103, a process of deriving a checksum of the area and storing the complement of the checksum in a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103; A process of turning ON a backup flag indicating that the power-off process has been executed (stores the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is executed.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes sub-random number generation means 210, normal effect control means 220, sub-error control means 230, lamp control means 240, movable accessory control means 245, volume control means 250, brightness It comprises adjustment means 255, sub-information storage means 260, and sub-command management means 270, and these means are realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described using FIG. It is functionally represented.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means. Also, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270 . In the following description, the fact that the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 by the sub-command management means 270 is simply referred to as the effect control command. It may be expressed as reception.

The sub-random number generation means 210 can generate random numbers (software random numbers) updated by program processing by the CPU 201, and acquires the random numbers at the timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal performance control means 220 is executed.

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

The performance mode control means 221 controls the transition of the performance mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed by the main control board 100 when receiving the game state designation command.
The production mode in this embodiment is roughly divided into normal, probability variation, normal chance time, ceiling chance time, and special chance time. The normal chance time corresponds to the special figure variation pattern deriving state PC, the ceiling chance time corresponds to the special figure variation pattern deriving state PD, and the sudden chance time corresponds to the special figure variation pattern deriving state PE.

Effect route determination means 222, when receiving a pre-determination command, based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern), the effect corresponding to the currently reserved symbol variation Determine (set) the route. In addition, when the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the above-described special figure variation pattern HNP, the effect route determination means 222 does not determine the effect route when the pre-determination command is transmitted. At the start of the pattern variation, the special figure variation pattern included in the variation start command (for example, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, special figure variation pattern HNP-A to special figure variation pattern HNP-D) production based on determine the route.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the pattern variation, and defines the process of the production that notifies the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation, and is executed in the design variation. The content of the effect is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation by the effect content determining means 225, which will be described later.

The production route in the present embodiment is a loss production route that informs that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is a loss (that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is not a big hit), It is roughly divided into a big hit production route that informs that the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern change is a big hit. Further, the losing production route includes a non-developing losing production route in which the development production is not executed and a development losing production route in which the development production is executed. It should be noted that, as will be described later, when the jackpot effect route is determined, the advanced effect is executed unless otherwise specified.
Here, the development effect is a effect that is executed after the decorative symbols reach the ready-to-reach state (a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are variably displayed). There, at the end of the game, it refers to the effect of notifying whether the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern variation is a big hit. Therefore, in the development performance corresponding to the development losing performance route, a series of performances corresponding to the development performance are executed, and at the end of the performance, it is notified that the result of the special figure win/loss determination in the current pattern variation is not a big hit. On the other hand, in the development performance corresponding to the big hit performance route, a series of performances corresponding to the development performance are executed, and at the end of the performance, it is informed that the result of the special symbol win/no determination in the current pattern variation is a big hit.
Also, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, in one production mode, one production route that is different from each other corresponds to each of the determined special figure variation patterns. Therefore, in the following description, the production route for the special figure variation pattern may simply be represented by the special figure variation pattern. However, a plurality of production routes may correspond to one special figure variation pattern, and in this case, one production route is determined from a plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. should be
Hereinafter, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern determined in each production mode will be described.

First, the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP-A to the special figure variation pattern HNP-D and the special figure variation pattern HRP determined in the normal mode (special figure variation pattern derivation state PA) includes the non- Corresponds to the development loss production route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-A to the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-D, the decorative pattern is not in the reach state and the decorative pattern is separated (all the pattern rows are stopped and displayed, each pattern row (the same decorative pattern is not stopped and displayed) corresponds to a performance route for notifying that the result of the special pattern propriety determination in this pattern change is a loss. Here, the same decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern that imitates the same number, and parts other than the numbers that constitute the decorative pattern may be different. Similarly, different decorative designs refer to decorative designs imitating different numbers.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HRP, the decorative pattern is in a reach state without passing through a pseudo-variation, and after that, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with a loose eye without executing the development production described later. A production route that notifies that the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss corresponds. Here, the pseudo-variation is the suspension of decorative patterns based on a certain rule during the period before the development production is started (for example, like "5 patterns - 7 patterns - 6 patterns", the pattern row in the middle It refers to a period separated by a decorative pattern stop) etc., which is a mode in which 7 patterns are stopped. Therefore, it can be said that pseudo fluctuations occur only when the number of pseudo fluctuations is two. In other words, if the variation of the decorative symbols until forming the ready-to-win state is one time, it can be said that the pseudo variation does not occur, and in that case, it can also be said that one pseudo variation is executed. Although the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations in the present embodiment is three, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations is not limited to this, and any number of times of two or more may be employed.

The special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B correspond to the above-described development loss effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. The types of development effects corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, development production HEA corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, and development production HEB corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B. do.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, like the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B.

The special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B correspond to the above-described jackpot effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development effect is executed to notify that the jackpot is won, and after the development effect is completed, the decorative patterns are aligned with the patterns (all pattern rows are stopped and the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in each pattern row). The production route that is stopped and displayed corresponds. The types of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, development production HEA corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, and development production HEB corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B. do.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special figure success judgment in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development production HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three times of pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure success/failure determination in this pattern fluctuation is a big hit. A developmental effect is executed to notify that, and after the end of the developmental effect, the decorative patterns are stop-displayed with matching patterns. In addition, as with the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure fluctuation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A has a development production HEA. Correspondingly, development effect HEB corresponds to special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special figure variation pattern ASP-C, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo variation, and then the development production HEC is executed to inform that the result of the special figure suitability determination in this pattern variation is a big hit. , corresponds to a production route in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in a uniform pattern after the end of the development production.

Thus, in this embodiment, by associating the same development production, the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A to the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, the special figure A production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-B for the production route corresponding to the fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, and a special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A for the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A The corresponding production route is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-B The production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-B is the production route corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A The effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A is associated with the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B with respect to the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B. As a result, the contents of the effects of the associated production routes match from the start to just before the end (the timing at which the result of the special figure propriety determination is indicated by the development production related to the production route). Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel the expectation of winning the jackpot in the symbol variation in which the advanced performance HEA and the advanced performance HEB are executed. Moreover, the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern for which the effect route for executing the advanced effect HEA and the advanced effect HEB is determined can also be said to be a special figure variation pattern that expects a big hit. These are the same in other production modes to be described later.
It should be noted that the special figure variation pattern ASP-C does not have a corresponding development loss effect route. Therefore, when the development effect HEC is executed in the symbol variation, the player can be made to definitely recognize the winning of the big win. Therefore, it can be said that the effect route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern is the effect route for which the big win is decided, and the special figure variation pattern can be said to be the special figure variation pattern for which the big win is decided.

Also, as shown in FIG. 9(a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, within the range where the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same, the special effect corresponding to the production route in which the development production HEA is executed The figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A) and the special figure variation pattern (eg, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the effect route where the development effect HEB is executed are difficult to be determined in this order. Then, if the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A), and a special figure variation pattern (for example, a special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the production route where the development performance HEB is executed are likely to be determined in this order. Then, as described above, the advanced effect HEC is executed only when a big win is won.
Therefore, it is possible to increase the expectation of winning the jackpot in the order of the development performance HEA, the development performance HEB, and the development performance HEC. The degree of expectation for winning a jackpot related to such a development effect is determined by the relationship between the development effect HED, the development effect HEE, and the development effect HEF, which will be described later, and the development effect HEG, the development effect HEH, and the development effect. The same is true for the relationship with HEI.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), if the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, , Special figure fluctuation pattern HSP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP2-A), The number of pseudo fluctuations is 3 times It becomes difficult to be determined in order of the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the route. Then, when the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit, the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route where no pseudo variation occurs in the range of the same kind of development production (for example, the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A), Special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 2 times (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP2-A), special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route with the number of pseudo fluctuations of 3 times (for example , It becomes easier to be determined in order of special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A).
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo variation is executed increases, the expectation of winning the big win can be enhanced.

Also, as described above, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, special figure variation pattern HSP-C, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, and special figure variation In the pattern ASP-C, it becomes a reach state without passing through a pseudo variation, and in the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A, the special figure variation pattern HSP2-B, the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A, and the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B, It becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, special figure fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, and special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-B, reach with three pseudo fluctuations state.
Therefore, the time to reach the reach state is the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, the special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes the reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and the reach state with three pseudo fluctuations. It becomes longer in order of special figure fluctuation pattern. However, in the pattern variation in which the special figure variation pattern ASP-C is determined, the special figure variation pattern (special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-A, and the time to reach the reach state than Toku-zu fluctuation pattern ASP1-B) is longer.

Next, in the production route corresponding to the basic special figure fluctuation pattern (special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-E and special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-F) that can be determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, the above-mentioned non-developed losing production route corresponds. Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-E and the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP-F, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed with loose eyes without the decorative pattern being in the reach state, so that in this pattern fluctuation A production route that notifies that the result of the special figure propriety determination is a loss corresponds. This is the same for the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC described later, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and the basic special figure variation pattern in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, so these special figure variation pattern derivation states We omit the explanation here.

The special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-D to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F correspond to the above-described development loss effect route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-D to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, the types of development production corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development production HED corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-D, and the development production HEE corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-E. And, the development effect HEF corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-F.
In addition, the special figure variation pattern ASP-D to the special figure variation pattern ASP-F correspond to the above-described jackpot effect routes.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-D to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-F, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development performance for notifying a big hit is executed, and a performance route in which the decoration patterns are stopped and displayed with matching patterns after the completion of the development performance corresponds to this route. The types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development effect HED corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-D, and the development effect HEE corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-E. And, the development effect HEF corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-F.

The special figure variation pattern HSP-G to special figure variation pattern HSP-I, which can be determined in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, have the above development Corresponds to the lost production route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-G to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development route for informing that the game is lost is executed, and after the completion of the development performance, the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed in a loose pattern. In addition, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development effect HEG corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-G, and the development effect HEH corresponds to the special figure variation pattern HSP-H. And, the development effect HEI corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I.
Also, the special figure variation pattern ASP-G to the special figure variation pattern ASP-I correspond to the above-described jackpot production route.
Specifically, in the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-G to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without passing through the pseudo fluctuation, and then the result of the special figure propriety determination in this pattern fluctuation A development performance for notifying a big hit is executed, and a performance route in which the decoration patterns are stopped and displayed with matching patterns after the completion of the development performance corresponds to this route. The types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, the development effect HEG corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-G, and the development effect HEH corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP-H. And, the development effect HEI corresponds to the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the special figure variation pattern HSP-G ~ special figure variation pattern HSP-I (both developed The ratio (approximately 1/28.6) of determining any of the special figure fluctuation patterns corresponding to the production route where the production is executed is that the result of the special figure right or wrong determination is lost when the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC If any special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-G ~ special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-I is determined ratio (1/20) is lower than. On the other hand, when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the ratio of the special figure variation pattern HNP (the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is not executed) is determined ( About 1/1.04) is the ratio at which the special figure variation pattern HNP is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (about 1/1.05) than expensive.
Furthermore, if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and if the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, At a rate of 1000/1000 (1/1), any one of the special figure variation pattern ASP-G to the special figure variation pattern ASP-I is determined.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the rate at which the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is executed by the lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is determined. It is lower than the rate at which the special figure variation pattern is determined by lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table related to the figure variation pattern derivation state PC. On the other hand, the ratio of determining the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is not executed by the lottery using the special figure variation pattern lottery table related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC It is higher than the ratio of the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to.
In the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC after passing through the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, this makes it difficult to spoil the novelty of the development performance, and suppresses the deterioration of the game interest in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. contribute to Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. Therefore, the effect is the same for the relationship between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE (in particular, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE transitioned from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC). .

Furthermore, as described above, the probability that the special figure variation pattern HSP-G is determined when the result of the special figure suitability determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD (about 1/33.3) is It is higher than the probability (1/40) that the special figure variation pattern HSP-G is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the figure variation pattern derivation state PC. On the other hand, the probability (about 1/333) that the special figure variation pattern HSP-H is determined when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC It is lower than the probability (about 1/66.7) that the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-H is determined when the result of the special figure suitability determination is lost, and the special figure suitability at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD The probability (1/500) that the special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined when the result of the determination is lost is when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost at the time of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC It is lower than the probability (1/100) that the special figure variation pattern HSP-I is determined.
Furthermore, the probability (1/1.25) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation state It is higher than the probability (1/2) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-G is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit at the time of PC. On the other hand, the probability (about 1/6.67) that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the special figure variation pattern derivation If the result of the special figure suitability determination is a big hit at the time of the state PC, the probability that the special figure variation pattern ASP-H is determined (about 1/2.86) is lower than the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. The probability (1/20) that the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I is determined when the result of the figure success judgment is a big hit is that the result of the special figure success judgment is a big hit at the time of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC It is lower than the probability (about 1/6.67) that the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-I is determined in the case.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is executed is determined by the lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD, the development The rate at which the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route where the production HEG is executed is determined is the production route where the development production is executed by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC When the special figure variation pattern corresponding to is determined, the rate of determining the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route on which the development performance HEG is executed is higher. On the other hand, when the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the development production is executed is determined by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD, the development production HEH or the development production The rate at which the special figure fluctuation pattern corresponding to the production route where HEI is executed is determined is the production route where the development production is executed by lottery using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table related to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC When the corresponding special figure variation pattern is determined, it is lower than the rate at which the special figure variation pattern corresponding to the performance route in which the development performance HEH or the development performance HEI is executed is determined.
In the special figure variation pattern deriving state PC after passing through the special figure variation pattern deriving state PD, this makes it difficult to spoil the novelty of a part of the development performance (development performance HEH or development performance HEI), and the special figure variation This contributes to suppressing the deterioration of the game interest in the pattern derivation state PC. In particular, in order to contribute to the effect, as in the present embodiment, the number of the above-mentioned partial development effects (development effects HEH or development effects HEI) must be greater than the number of the other development effects (development effects HEG). is preferred. Further, in the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. Therefore, the effect is the same in the relationship between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE (especially the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE transitioned from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC) Effective.

Sub-reservation control means 223, when receiving a reservation command (hereinafter simply referred to as the occurrence of a reservation winning prize), to the information of the special figure 1 reservation counter and the special figure 2 reservation counter included in the command Based on this, in the reserved display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81, the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 1 reserved counter and the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 2 reserved counter are displayed. Set data. It should be noted that the pending image is an image to be subjected to the pending prefetch effect that changes in various modes suggesting the degree of advantage such as the degree of expectation of the big hit game.

The look-ahead effect control means 224 determines the contents of the look-ahead effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command when the pre-determination command is received.
For the purpose of improving the game interest, the look-ahead effect is, before the design variation of the look-ahead target is started, the degree of expectation for the result of the special figure propriety determination in the design variation of the look-ahead target, and the design variation of the look-ahead target. It is a production that suggests the content of the production. The design variation to be read ahead is the main special figure (in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure 1, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, or the special figure variation pattern derivation state In PD, it is a special figure 2), which is a pattern variation that is suspended in the state of 1 to 3, or is suspended during the execution of the pattern variation related to the state of 0 and the special figure. It refers to the pattern variation.

The effect content determining means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current pattern variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determining means 222 when receiving the variation start command.
More specifically, the effect content determination means 225 uses the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route determined by the effect route determination means 222 to determine the effect content (effect pattern) for each effect execution timing in the pattern variation. It will be determined by lottery, etc. By doing so, it is possible to change the contents of the performance related to (executed according to) the determined performance route, and to connect the performance in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same production route is determined, the production to be executed can be diversified. It should be noted that the timing of determining the content of the effect includes, for example, the start of pattern variation.

When the variation start command is received, the decorative design control means 226 determines the final combination of decorative designs (determined stop display) (left design, middle design) based on the determined special design stop design. Design (right design) is determined.
Specifically, pattern A is a pattern consisting of odd-numbered patterns, pattern B is a pattern pattern consisting of even-numbered patterns, and pattern C to pattern F, pattern c, and pattern d are separated ( A combination of decorative patterns different from the above-mentioned initial patterns) is made to correspond. In particular, patterns D to F correspond to a combination of decorative patterns consisting of 3 patterns - 5 patterns - 7 patterns, and pattern d corresponds to a combination of decorative patterns consisting of 3 patterns - 3 patterns - 7 patterns. corresponds, and the combination of these decorative symbols (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special symbol combination") does not correspond to other stop symbols. Also, the pattern a corresponds to a pattern set consisting of 7 patterns, and the pattern b corresponds to a pattern set consisting of odd-numbered patterns excluding the 7 patterns.
It should be noted that, in order to correspond to the stop pattern of the special figure related to the pattern matching and the big hit, it is not necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the combination of decorative patterns to be determined does not have a high degree of expectation, in some cases (ratio lower than the ratio of the corresponding relationship described above), a combination of decorative patterns different from the above-described corresponding relationship is adopted. Even in such a case, it can be said that the determined symbol matching corresponds to the special figure stop symbol.

When a big win performance control means 227 receives a big win start command, the big win performance control means 227 determines the contents of the big win game performance for notifying that the big win game is in progress, based on the information included in the command. The jackpot game effects include a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big win game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demo effect for notifying the end of the big win game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the content of the effect determined by the above-described means provided in the first sub-control board 200 . If the read effect data includes effect data related to an image, an image control command is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 . Further, when the read performance data includes performance data related to sound, a voice control command related to sound is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in a transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. - 特許庁
In particular, the normal effect control means 220, when the return state at the time of power recovery has become a playable state with the execution of the RAM clear processing, indicates that it has become a playable state with the execution of the RAM clear processing. When performance data for notification is read out and the return state at the time of power recovery becomes a playable state without executing the RAM clearing process, the game becomes a playable state without executing the RAM clearing process. Effect data for notifying that is read.
Furthermore, when the return state at the time of power recovery is the game stop state, the normal performance control means 220 informs that the execution of the RAM clearing process is necessary in addition to the game stop state. Read out the performance data for
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that the execution continues for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the start of execution, regardless of the performance device that executes the notification.

The sub-error control means 230 determines an error notification pattern when an error command is transmitted, and reads effect data for executing error notification according to the error notification pattern.
In addition, the error notification is executed with priority over the variation effect related to the pattern variation. Here, when the error notification is executed with priority, when the device related to the execution of the error notification and the device related to the execution of the variation effect are the same device, only the error notification is executed in the device ( The execution of the error notification restricts the execution of the variable effect), and the error notification is executed in the device in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect.
Further, the sub-error control means 230 independently (independently of the main error control means 165) determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state, and executes error notification when it is determined to be in an error state. You may make it read performance data.

The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35. For example, the normal effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 is combined with the effect data corresponding to the lamps. If there is, the lamp control means 240 reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the lamp to be executed.

When the performance data read out by the normal performance control means 220 includes performance data corresponding to a movable performance, the movable accessory control means 245 controls the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display from the ROM 202 based on the performance data. The movable control data for controlling the movement of the portion 82 is read, the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82, and the movement of the movable decoration 22 and the sub-display portion 82 is controlled.

As described above, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores the data read by the means provided in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculations in the means, etc. in the corresponding storage areas. It is a means to

The sub-command management means 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. When an image control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260 , the image control command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300 . Furthermore, when the storage area stores a voice control command or a volume adjustment command, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310 . In principle, these commands are transmitted according to the order in which they are stored in the transmission command storage area of sub-information storage means 260. FIG.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the transition condition (v) is satisfied by the special figure high certainty and normal figure low probability game state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD) not only transitions, transition Condition (vii) and transition condition (ix), on the condition that a specific losing pattern (symbol D to pattern F, or pattern d) is stopped and displayed, a special figure high certainty and normal figure low certainty game state (special It is configured to transition to the figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PE). In particular, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment derives a special figure variation pattern so that the hall side does not become too disadvantageous by having a function related to the ceiling chance time (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "play time"). After transitioning once from the state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern according to the number of executions of the symbol variation (transition condition (v)) unless the RAM clear process is executed via the jackpot game It is configured not to transition again from the derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD.
The provision of these functions contributes to the improvement of game interest, but causes problems that have not occurred in the past.

Specifically, after transitioning once from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA (in the following description, the event may be referred to as "ceiling through") across business days In this case, if symbols D to F or symbol d are stopped and displayed at the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on, regardless of whether or not the RAM clear process has been executed when the power is turned on, after that, Since the normal game is highly accurate, there may arise a problem that the player cannot specify whether or not the RAM clearing process was executed when the power was turned on (problem 1 below).
Here, as an advantage of being able to specify whether or not the RAM clear processing has been executed when the power is turned on, for example, there is a tendency that the RAM clear processing is executed when the hall where the game machine is installed straddles business days. , that is, whether it is in an advantageous state with respect to the function related to the ceiling chance time in a state where the jackpot game after the start of business has never been passed (transition to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD state, or whether the number of executions of symbol variation required to become special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation is small).

In addition, when the symbol D is stopped and displayed in the game state of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PE of the special figure low probability and the normal figure high probability, the special figure fluctuation pattern is derived at that time. Transition to the state PE, or the prescribed number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is reset. This in itself can be advantageous to the player. However, for example, if the remaining specified number of times of special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC is 40 times, etc., if the specified number of times relating to the game state of special figure low certainty and normal figure high certainty before transition remains, A problem may arise that the player may feel disappointed (hereafter, problem 2).
This embodiment has a function to improve these problems, and the details of the function will be described below.

<Regarding the transition of the game state related to the specific losing pattern>
First, before explaining the details of the function to improve the problem 1 and the problem 2, using FIG. Along with explaining the details of the rate of determining the losing pattern, using FIG. 15, for the above-described pattern D to pattern F and pattern d, the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the special figure variation pattern derivation state The relationship of transitions to PEs will be explained.
In addition, FIG. 14(a) shows a lottery table for the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure suitability determination is lost, and FIG. It is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery in the case of becoming, and the range of random numbers used in these lotteries is 0 to 999. Also, FIG. 15 is a table that summarizes the relationship between the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE for each of the symbols D to F and the symbol d.

As shown in FIG. 14(a), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 1, the symbol C, the symbol D, the symbol E, or the symbol F can be determined as the missing symbol.
As shown in the remarks column, the symbol D, the symbol E, and the symbol F enter the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE when these stop symbols are determined and the determined stop symbol is stopped and displayed. There may be a transition, after transitioning to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is continuously set until the pattern variation of the specified number of times is executed, and then the special figure variation pattern derivation Transition to state PA. The specified number of times differs depending on the type of the stop symbol, and the specified number of times corresponding to the symbol D is 30 times, the specified number of times corresponding to the symbol E is 50 times, and the specified number of times corresponding to the symbol F is 100 times. On the other hand, the symbol C is a stop symbol that does not transition to the special figure variation pattern deriving state PE even if it is stopped and displayed.
Here, when the symbol D ~ symbol F is stopped and displayed, the reason why it may transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is that depending on the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state, the special figure variation pattern This is because there are cases where it does not transition to the derivation state PE, and the relationship between the type of the current special figure variation pattern derivation state and the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE will be described later. In addition, the relationship between such a stop design and the current special figure variation pattern derivation state is the same for the design d described later.

In the special figure 1 stop pattern lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 1 is a loss, the symbol C has a probability of 996/1000 (about 1/1.004), 2/1000 (1/ 500), pattern E with a probability of 1/1000, and pattern F with a probability of 1/1000 are determined as the stop symbols. is configured to reduce the probability of

Further, as shown in FIG. 14(b), in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2, the symbol c or the symbol d can be determined as the missing symbol.
As shown in the remarks column, when the symbol d is determined and the determined stop symbol is stopped and displayed, it may transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state After the transition to PE, as in the case where the symbol D ~ symbol F is stopped and displayed, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is continuously set until the symbol variation of the specified number of times is executed, and then the special figure Transition to the variation pattern derivation state PA. On the other hand, even if the symbol c is stopped and displayed, it does not transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. In particular, the specified number of times corresponding to the pattern d is 100 times when the pattern d is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern high probability (including the case where the pattern d is stopped and displayed in the end fluctuation of the normal pattern high probability) On the other hand, when the pattern d is stopped and displayed in the normal pattern low probability, it will be 1000 times.

In the special figure 2 stop design lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is lost, the symbol c is determined as the stop design with a probability of 1/992 (approximately 1/1.008). Then, in the stop design lottery, the design d is determined as the stop design with a probability of 8/1000 (1/125), and this probability is when the result of the special design propriety determination related to the special design 1 is lost. In the special figure 1 stop pattern lottery, the total value of the probability that the pattern C to the pattern F is determined is higher.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 15, the special figure variation pattern derivation state in which the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE occurs when the symbols D to F are stopped and displayed is only the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. is. If the current special figure variation pattern derivation state is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, a special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and a special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the pattern D ~ Even if the symbol F is stopped and displayed, the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE does not occur.

On the other hand, the special figure variation pattern derivation state in which the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE occurs when the symbol d is stopped and displayed includes the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. This is the figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PE. When the current special figure variation pattern derivation state is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, even if the symbol d is stopped and displayed, the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE does not occur. Here, when the current special figure variation pattern derivation state is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE in the case where the symbol d stops occurs, the special figure variation pattern Rather than the derivation state PE is newly set, the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is newly set (the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is reset) point to

Thus, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or special figure variation pattern derivation state PE), which is a general figure high probability, the special figure propriety determination according to the special figure 2 When the result is a loss and the symbol d is determined in the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, the length of the period during which the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state continues changes based on the stop display of the symbol d. . Therefore, although it is possible to provide an unprecedented game property in which the length of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state, which is highly accurate, can be provided, the above-mentioned problem 2 occurs.

In addition, as described above, in the present embodiment, the specified number of times related to the stop display of the symbol d in the normal figure high probability is 100 times, and the specified number of times related to the symbol D ~ symbol F, and special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state The specified number of times for each PC is 100 times or less. Therefore, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, which is the normal figure high probability, the remaining specified number of times before the update and the specified number of times after the update Since the rest is always different, the length of the period during which the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state continues changes, but in part of the case, the rest of the specified number of times before the update and the rest of the specified number of times after the update match. By providing a case or the like, the value of the prescribed number of times may not change when the symbol d is stopped and displayed.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, which is a normal figure high probability, the rest of the specified number of times after the update is before the update. By always being more than the rest of the specified number of times, the length of the period in which the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state continues will be extended, but the remaining specified number of times after the update is the specified number of times before the update The length of the period may be shortened by, for example, providing a case where it is less than the remainder of the period.

Also, as described above, the probability (1/125) that the symbol d is determined in the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is lost is It is higher than the total value (1/250) of the probability that the symbols C to F are determined in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost. Therefore, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, it is possible to increase the expectation that the length of the period during which the special figure variation pattern derivation state continues changes.
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, there are a plurality of types of specific losing symbols related to the special figure 1, and the specified number of times differs for each of these losing symbols. Therefore, after the transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE by the stop display of the specific losing symbol, it is possible to vary the degree of expectation that the length of the period during which the special figure variation pattern derivation state continues changes. In addition, the effect is also exhibited by providing a plurality of types of the prescribed number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 23, a detailed description will be given of the function for solving the above problem 1. FIG.

<Regarding the production at the time of transition to normal figure high probability during special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA>
Next, using FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, at the time of the normal figure high probability transition in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, that is, from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD When transitioning, And the details of the effect executed at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE will be described.
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the flow of production at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and FIG. 17 is a special figure variation pattern derivation from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA It is a figure which shows the flow of the production|presentation at the time of transition to state PE.

As shown in FIG. 16, at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, the symbol combination (specifically, the initial After the stop display (temporary stop display) of the broken eyes different from the symbol combination and the special symbol combination), the display area related to the main display unit 81 enters the characters "Ceiling Chance Time Rush" and "Right Hit". A telop image tg1 is displayed. In addition, the telop image is continuously displayed in the symbol variation next to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation.

As shown in FIG. 17, at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the symbol combination (in this example, 3 symbols After the stop display (temporary stop display) of -5 symbols-7 symbols), the display area related to the main display unit 81 enters the characters "special chance time rush" and "right shot". A telop image tg2 is displayed. It should be noted that the telop image is continuously displayed even in the next symbol variation, similarly to the rush telop image tg1.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and when transitioning from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE By differentiating the telop image displayed in the display area related to the main display section 81, it is possible to specify whether or not the transition to the normal-to-normal pattern has been triggered.
In addition, the rush telop image tg1 is an image that is not displayed except at the time of transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. Similarly, the rush telop image tg2 is not displayed except at the time of transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE.

<Regarding the effect when a specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th symbol change after power failure and power recovery after passing through the ceiling>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20, a detailed description will be given of an effect when a specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after power failure and power recovery after passing through the ceiling.
FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when a specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on with the execution of RAM clear processing after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the flow of effects when a specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. .
Also, FIG. 20 shows the execution period of each effect when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th rotation of the pattern variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. FIG. 21 is a timing chart, and FIG. 21 is a timing chart of each effect when a specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling. It is a timing chart showing an execution period.

As shown in FIG. 18, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the pattern variation of the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling, the decoration in the pattern variation After the symbol combination related to the symbol (in this example, the separated pattern consisting of 3 symbols-5 symbols-7 symbols) is stopped and displayed, the rush telop image tg1 is displayed. Then, after that, a common telop image tg3 including the words “in chance time” is displayed in the upper part of the display area of the main display section 81 .

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, when the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling, the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation of the pattern variation. After the symbol combination related to the decorative symbols in the variation (in this example, a loose pattern consisting of 3 symbols-5 symbols-7 symbols) is stopped and displayed, the rushing telop image tg2 is displayed. Then, after that, a common telop image tg3 including the words “in chance time” is displayed in the upper part of the display area of the main display section 81 .

Subsequently, when the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling, and when the specific lost pattern is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation of the pattern, the flow of the execution period of each effect will be changed. The flow is shown in the timing chart of FIG.
Specifically, the display of the entry telop image tg1 is started at the timing ta1 before the end of the symbol variation of the 1000th rotation, and the display of the common telop image tg3 is started at the end of the symbol variation of the 1000th rotation. After that, the display of the entering telop image tg1 ends in the middle of the pattern variation of the next 1001st rotation.

On the other hand, when the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation of the pattern fluctuation, the flow of the execution period of each effect is changed. The flow is shown in the timing chart of FIG.
Specifically, the display of the entering telop image tg2 is started at the timing ta2 before the end of the symbol variation of the 1000th rotation, and the common telop image tg3 is displayed at the end of the symbol variation of the 1000th rotation, as in FIG. Display starts. After that, the display of the entry telop image tg2 ends in the middle of the pattern variation of the next 1001st rotation.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after the ceiling through, the rush telop is displayed. An image tg1 is displayed. On the other hand, when the specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, the entry telop image tg1 is not displayed. , a rush telop image tg2 is displayed.
According to this, when the second game state is set after the end of the 1000th rotation of the symbol variation after the power is turned on, it is made to recognize that the game state of the special figure low certainty and the general figure high certainty is set. Also, it is possible to make it easy to recognize whether or not the RAM clearing process was executed when the power was turned on.

It should be noted that, in producing this effect, the rush telop image tg1 is displayed when the specific lost symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. does not need to be displayed in its entirety, but may be displayed in part thereof. Similarly, with regard to the rushing telop image tg1, after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling, the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process. It does not have to be displayed and may be displayed as part of it.
Also, unlike the present embodiment, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling, a rush telop image is displayed. tg2 may be displayed.
Furthermore, the rushing telop image tg1 and the rushing telop image tg2 are started to be displayed at the 1000th rotation symbol variation when the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed. The display may be started during the next 1001st rotation symbol variation. That is, the display may be started from the start of the 1000th symbol variation in which the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed until the 1001st symbol variation next to the particular symbol variation is completed. In particular, the timing at which the display of these telop images ends does not matter.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the notification control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is the second The first notification (display of the rush telop image tg1) that can specify the setting of the game state (special figure low certainty and normal figure high certainty game state), and the third symbol variation (the stop display of the specific losing symbol) It is possible to execute the second notification (display of the rush telop image tg2) that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the symbol variation), and the second game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation In the first case where the power is cut off after the game state transitions from to the first game state, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on after that, the symbols executed without the big win game after the power is turned on. When the target symbol variation with the first number of variations (1000 times) is the third symbol variation, the period from the start of the target symbol variation to the end of the next symbol variation of the target symbol variation While the first notification is started in a predetermined period, the power is cut off after the game state is changed from the second game state to the first game state by the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM is cleared when the power is turned on after that. In the second case where is not executed, if the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the first notification is not performed, and the second notification is started in a predetermined period related to the target symbol variation. , can be rephrased.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, even if the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed, the prescribed number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state is not updated and maintained.
According to this, it is possible to enhance the effect of facilitating recognition of whether or not the RAM clearing process has been executed when the power is turned on.
In order to achieve the effect, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, even if the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state is updated in part when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed good.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the first case (when the power is turned on accompanied by the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling) and the target pattern fluctuation (the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on) In the second game state (special low certainty and normal high certainty game state) set at the opportunity related to symbol variation), the third symbol variation (symbol variation in which the stop display of a specific losing symbol is decided) is executed In other words, in at least a part of the cases where the second game state can be continued, the number of symbol variations is maintained.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after the ceiling through, when the pattern fluctuation of the 1000th rotation is executed during the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PE , The prescribed number of times related to the game state of special figure low certainty and normal figure high probability is 1000 times due to the transition to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power cut after the ceiling through, when the 1000th rotation pattern fluctuation is executed during the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PE, the special figure The prescribed number of times related to the low certainty and normal figure high certainty game state is maintained.
According to this, even if it is configured to be able to transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, it is made to recognize whether or not the RAM clear processing has been executed when the power is turned on. The facilitating effect can be enhanced.
In order to achieve the effect, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, even if the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state is updated in part when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed good.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the first case (when the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling), the third pattern variation (the pattern where the stop display of the specific losing pattern is determined The second game state (special low certainty and normal high certainty game state) is set at the opportunity related to fluctuation), and in the second game state, the target design fluctuation (1000th rotation design fluctuation after the power is turned on ) is executed, the number of pattern fluctuations that the second game state can continue after that is the second number (1200 times), while in the second case (power failure after passing through the ceiling When the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process later), the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, In other words, the number of symbol variations that the second game state can continue after that is maintained.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the specified number of times (1200) related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD is the specified number of times (30 times, 50 times, 100 times, or 1000 times).
According to this, even when the special figure variation pattern deriving state PE transitions to the special figure variation pattern deriving state PD, it is possible not to reduce the desire to play.
In order to achieve the above effect, the above two prescribed numbers of times may be set to the same value.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the gaming state management means (gaming state control means 155) further includes a second symbol variation set in response to the end of the third symbol variation (symbol variation in which the stop display of the specific losing symbol is determined). Triggered by the end of the fourth symbol variation in the game state (special figure low certainty and normal figure high probability game state), from the second game state to the first game state (special figure low certainty and general figure low probability game state ), and the fourth symbol variation is the number of symbol variations executed without a big hit game in the second game state set at the end of the third symbol variation. The third pattern variation (30 times, 50 times, 100 times, or 1000 times), and the first case (when power is turned on with execution of RAM clear processing after power failure after passing through the ceiling) In at least a part of the case where the second game state is set at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and the target symbol variation (1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on) is executed in the second game state , After that, the number of symbol fluctuations that the second game state can continue is the second number (1200 times), while in the second case (after power failure after passing through the ceiling, the power is turned on without executing RAM clear processing is made), the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the second game state can be continued thereafter. In other words, the number of pattern variations is maintained, and the second number is the same number as the third number, or a number greater than the third number.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th rotation of the pattern variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, , the rush telop image tg2 is not displayed.
Then, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clear processing after power interruption after the ceiling through, and after the power interruption after the ceiling through, the RAM clear processing. The common telop image tg3 is displayed in any case where the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on without the execution of .
According to this, depending on whether the rushing telop image tg1 or the rushing telop image tg2 is displayed, it is easy to recognize whether or not the RAM clearing process has been executed when the power is turned on. The ease of recognizing the setting of the normal-to-lower accuracy, which decreases as time goes by, can be enhanced by displaying the common telop image tg3. Also, a player who is not interested in whether or not the RAM clearing process has been executed when the power is turned on can be made to recognize the setting of the normal figure high accuracy without discomfort.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the first case (when the power is turned on accompanied by the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling), the target pattern fluctuation (the pattern fluctuation at the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on) ) is the third symbol variation (symbol variation in which the stop display of the specific losing symbol is determined), the second notification (display of the rush telop image tg2) is not executed, and the notification control means (first sub-control The board 200, the second sub-control board 300) executes the third notification (display of the common telop image tg3) that can specify the setting of the second game state (special low certainty and general high certainty game state) In both the first case and the second case (when the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling), the target symbol variation is the third symbol. In the case of variation, the third notification is started in a predetermined period related to the target symbol variation (period from the start of the target symbol variation to the end of the symbol variation next to the target symbol variation). In other words.

Further, as shown in the period T1 in FIG. 20, when the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, The display period of the rush telop image tg1 and the display period of the common telop image tg3 overlap. Similarly, as indicated by the period T2 in FIG. 21, when the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation of the symbol variation. , the display period of the rush telop image tg2 and the display period of the common telop image tg3 overlap.
According to this, the effect of enhancing the ease of recognizing the setting of the above-mentioned normal figure high accuracy, and the normal game without discomfort for the player who is not interested in whether or not the RAM clearing process was executed when the power was turned on. It is possible to enhance the effect of recognizing the setting of the figure accuracy.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the third notification (display of the common telop image tg3) is executed in the first case (when the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling) , at least part of the execution period of the third notification and at least part of the execution period of the first notification (display of the rushing telop image tg1) overlap, and in the second case (power failure after passing through the ceiling When the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process later), when the third notification is executed, at least a part of the execution period of the third notification and the second notification (the rush telop image tg2 display) overlaps with at least a part of the execution period.

In particular, in the present embodiment, since the period T1 is longer than the period T2, it is possible to emphasize the case where the power is turned on with execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the length of the period during which the execution period of the third notification (display of the common telop image tg3) and the execution period of the first notification (display of the rushing telop image tg1) overlap and the execution period of the second notification (display of the rush telop image tg2) are longer than the overlapping period.

In the above description, the pattern variation at the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clear processing after the power interruption after the ceiling through, and the power turn on without the execution of the RAM clear processing after the power interruption after the ceiling through. It is premised that the 1000th symbol variation after the is made is executed in a game state of special low probability and normal low probability. However, in this embodiment, there are cases where these symbol variations are executed in special low probability and normal low probability. Neither the rushing telop image tg1 nor the rushing telop image tg2 is displayed during the period until the eye symbol variation ends.
According to this, it is possible to concentrate on the game in the existing special low certainty and normal high certainty.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the timing ta2 and timing ta1 are different from the timing ta1 with reference to the timing at which the pattern variation of the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on (more specifically, the timing ta2 is different from the timing ta1). timing). According to this, it is possible to make it easy to recognize whether or not the RAM clearing process was executed when the power was turned on, based on the difference in these timings.

<About the behavior when a big hit is derived in the symbol variation of the 1001st rotation>
Next, referring to FIGS. 22 and 23, the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling. A description will be given of the behavior when a big hit is derived in the pattern variation of the rotating eye.
In FIG. 22, after the electricity is cut off after passing through the ceiling, the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process, and the big hit is displayed in the next 1001st symbol variation. FIG. 23 is a timing chart showing the execution period of each effect in the derived case, and FIG. 23 is specified at the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the execution period of each effect when a losing symbol is stop-displayed and a big win is derived in the next 1001st rotation symbol variation. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 22, after the electricity is turned off after passing through the ceiling, the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process. At the 1000th rotation of the symbol variation, the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed, and at the next 1001st rotation of the symbol variation. When a big hit is derived, the display of the rushing telop image tg1 is terminated (the display of the rushing telop image tg1 is restricted) with the start of the pattern variation of the 1001st rotation. Then, at a timing after the period T3 has passed, a big win performance is started that makes it possible to specify the winning of the big win. The display of the common telop image tg3 starts at the end of the 1000th symbol variation, as in the case where the 1001st symbol variation is lost.
It should be noted that the said jackpot performance suggests the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot depending on whether or not the performance itself is executed and the performance mode, that is, it can not be executed when the result of the special figure propriety determination is lost, but the special figure It refers to the effect that can be executed when the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit.

As shown in FIG. 23, the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, and the next 1001st rotation of the symbol variation , the display of the rush telop image tg2 ends with the start of the symbol variation in the 1001st rotation, similarly to the case where the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process. Then, at a timing after the period T4 has passed, a big win performance is started that makes it possible to specify the winning of the big win. Note that the display of the common telop image tg3 starts at the end of the 1000th symbol variation, as in the case where the 1001st symbol variation is lost.

In the present embodiment, the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th symbol variation after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling, and the next 1001st symbol variation. A special figure variation pattern lottery table (lottery table shown in FIG. 12(a)) used when a big hit is won, and 1000 rotations after turning on the power without executing RAM clear processing after power failure after ceiling through The special figure variation pattern lottery table (lottery table shown in FIG. 11(a)) used when the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation of the first turn and the jackpot is won in the symbol variation of the next 1001st spin is different. . Therefore, the special figure variation pattern (variation time) that can be determined in these cases may differ.
According to this, even if a big hit game is generated based on the result of the winning judgment relating to the pattern variation of the 1001st rotation after the power failure and power recovery after the ceiling through, the variation relating to the pattern variation. Due to the time difference, it is possible to make it easier to recognize whether or not the RAM clearing process was executed when the power was turned on after the power failure.
In addition, in order to achieve this effect, after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling, the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation of the symbol variation, and the next 1001st rotation. A special figure variation pattern that can be determined by a special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation of the 1001st rotation when a jackpot is won in the symbol variation, and execution of RAM clearing processing is not accompanied after power failure after passing through the ceiling. A special figure variation pattern used in the symbol variation of the 1001st rotation when a specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the pattern variation of the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on and a big win is won in the next 1001st rotation of the symbol variation. The special figure variation pattern that can be determined by the lottery table is configured so that there is no overlapping special figure variation pattern, and the special figure variation pattern that can be determined in the 1001st rotation symbol variation in the former case, and the latter case The special figure variation pattern that can be determined in the symbol variation of the 1001st rotation may always be different. Furthermore, the special figure variation pattern in the former case and the special figure variation pattern in the latter case may be different, or in ensuring that these special figure variation patterns are different, at least one of the former case and the latter case Alternatively, one predetermined special figure variation pattern may be determined.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the display of the rushing telop image tg1 and the rushing telop image tg2 is finished when executing the big hit effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, these telop images may be made difficult to recognize, such as by reducing the brightness, reducing the size, or making part of them difficult to see. That is, when executing the above-mentioned big hit production, the display of the rushing telop image tg1 and the rushing telop image tg2 should be restricted.

Therefore, regarding the execution of the first notification (display of the entering telop image tg1) in the game machine 10, the first case (when the power is turned on accompanied by the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power failure after passing through the ceiling). And when the target symbol variation (symbol variation of the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on) is the third symbol variation (symbol variation in which the stop display of the specific losing symbol is determined), at least the execution period of the first notification Part of it overlaps with the execution period of the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation, and in the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation When a big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination, the execution of the first notification is restricted in the next symbol variation, and the execution of the second notification (display of the rush telop image tg2) In the second case (when the power is turned on without executing RAM clear processing after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling) and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, at least the execution period of the second notification Part of it overlaps with the execution period of the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation, and in the second case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation If a big hit game is generated based on the result of the success judgment related to, the execution of the second notification is restricted in the next symbol variation, and the result of the success judgment related to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation The first variation time, which is the variation time related to the next symbol variation when the big hit game is generated based on the case where the next symbol variation is the first, In other words, it can be different from the case of .

In particular, although detailed calculations are omitted, in this embodiment, when the result of the special figure success/failure determination is a big hit, the variation time related to the special figure variation pattern that can be determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 12 (a) The difference between the average value (average fluctuation time) and the average value of the fluctuation time related to the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. , The average value of the fluctuation time related to the special figure fluctuation pattern that can be determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. It is configured to be larger than the difference from the average value of the variation time related to the special figure variation pattern that can be determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 11(a).
According to this, in the case where a big win game is generated based on the result of the winning determination related to the pattern variation of the 1001st rotation after the power failure and power recovery after the ceiling through, the power supply related to the power failure and power recovery is turned on. It is possible to enhance the above-described effect of making it easier to recognize whether or not the RAM clearing process has been executed.
In order to achieve this effect, as in the present embodiment, after the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is turned off after passing through the ceiling, the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed at the 1000th rotation of the pattern variation. , If the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the next 1001st rotation symbol variation is a loss, the special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the 1001st rotation symbol variation, and the RAM after the power cut after the ceiling through When the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation of the 1000th rotation after the power is turned on without the execution of the clear processing, and the result of the special symbol propriety determination related to the symbol variation of the next 1001st rotation is a loss. , The special figure variation pattern lottery table used in the symbol variation of the 1001st rotation may be different or may be the same.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the big hit game is not generated based on the result of the success/failure determination related to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation (the symbol variation in which the stop display of the specific losing symbol is determined), the next symbol When the second variation time, which is the variation time related to the variation, relates to the case where the next pattern variation is the first (when the power is turned on with the execution of the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling); The next pattern change is the same as or different from the case of the second case (when the power is turned on without executing the RAM clearing process after the power is cut off after passing through the ceiling). The difference between the average value of one fluctuation time and the average value of the first fluctuation time in the second case is the difference between the average value of the second fluctuation time in the first case and the second fluctuation time in the second case. In other words, it is larger than the difference from the average value.
Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 29, a detailed description will be given of the function for improving problem 2 above.

<About the production at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE>
Using FIGS. 24 to 26, the details of the effect executed at the time of transition from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE by the stop display of the specific losing pattern (design d) according to the special figure 2 explain.
FIG. 24 is a diagram showing the flow of production when the specific losing symbol relating to the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC excluding the final variation, and FIG. 25 is the special figure variation pattern derivation. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing the flow of effects executed when the specific losing pattern relating to the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the final variation of the state PC, and FIG. 26 is suspended at the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC It is a figure which shows the flow of the production|presentation performed when the specific losing design is stop-displayed in the design variation which concerns on the special figure 2. FIG.
Here, the final variation of the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern derivation state PC refers to the symbol variation that reaches the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and ends the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC at the end . Furthermore, when the open state of the ordinary electric accessory 61 remains immediately after the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 reserved at the end of the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, Also included is the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 reserved by the open state.

As shown in FIG. 24, the specific losing pattern related to the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC excluding the final variation, and when transitioning to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the specific losing design is stopped and displayed, after the stop display (temporary stop display) of the pattern combination related to the decorative pattern (in this example, 3 symbols-3 symbols-7 symbols) is displayed on the main display unit 81 In this display area, the display of an entry telop image tg4 including the words "Enter special chance time" and "Continue hitting to the right" is started. The telop image is continuously displayed in the next symbol variation, and the display ends during the next symbol variation.
In addition, the common telop image tg3 is continuously displayed in the display area of the main display section 81, including the production examples shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, which will be described later.

As shown in FIG. 25, the specific losing pattern related to the special figure 2 is stopped and displayed in the final variation of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and when transitioning to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, in the final variation, decoration Before the symbol combination related to the symbols is stopped and displayed, an explanatory telop image tg5 including characters "NICE at special chance time rush" is displayed in the display area related to the main display section 81. FIG.
Then, in the same manner as the example shown in FIG. 24, the symbol combination (in this example, a loose pattern consisting of 3 symbols-3 symbols-7 symbols) related to the decorative symbol in the symbol variation in which the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed is stopped. After being displayed, the display of the entry telop image tg4 including the words “Enter special chance time” and “Continue hitting right” is started in the display area of the main display section 81 .
Although not shown, in the present embodiment, in the final variation of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, a stop symbol different from a specific losing symbol (a stop symbol corresponding to a loss or a stop symbol corresponding to a big hit) is stopped and displayed. Also, the explanation telop image tg5 is displayed in the final change. However, in this case, the explanatory telop image tg5 may not be displayed.

As shown in FIG. 26, in the pattern variation related to the special figure 2 that is reserved at the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed, and when transitioning to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the In the symbol variation in which the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed, before the symbol combination related to the decorative symbol in the symbol variation in which the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed is stopped and displayed, "special chance" is displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81 A descriptive telop image tg6 containing the words "GREAT at the time rush" is displayed.
Then, as in the example shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, a pattern combination (in this example, 3 patterns--3 patterns--7 patterns) in a pattern variation related to the decorative pattern in which the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed. ) is stopped and displayed, in the display area of the main display section 81, the display of the entry telop image tg4 including the words “Enter special chance time” and “Continue hitting right” starts.
Although illustration is omitted in the same manner as the description related to FIG. 25, in the present embodiment, the stop design different from the specific losing design in the design variation related to the special figure 2 held at the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is stop-displayed, the explanatory telop image tg6 is displayed in the symbol variation in which a stop symbol different from the specific losing symbol is stop-displayed. However, in this case, the explanatory telop image tg6 may not be displayed.

Here, the display of the explanation telop image tg5 and the explanation telop image tg6 contributes to the recognition that the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC can be effectively used. Therefore, in this embodiment, these telop images are not displayed during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC except for the final variation.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC excluding the final variation, in the pattern variation in which the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed, the explanatory telop image (Description telop image tg5, description telop image tg6) are not displayed, and display of rush telop image tg4 is started. On the other hand, when the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC ends (the final variation of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 held at the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC) Specific loss When the symbol is statically displayed, the display of the rushing telop image tg4 is started after the display of the explanatory telop image is started in the symbol variation in which the specific losing symbol is statically displayed.
According to this, it is made easy to recognize whether or not the timing at which the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed was an advantageous timing, depending on whether or not the explanation telop image is displayed before the display of the rushing telop image tg4 is started. It is possible to improve the game interest in the new game property in which the period of normal pattern high accuracy is extended by the stop display of the pattern.

In order to achieve this effect, part of the display period of the explanation telop image may overlap with the display period of the rush telop image tg4.
Also, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of display modes of the description telop image are provided, such as the description telop image tg5 and the description telop image tg6, but these description telop images may be displayed in the same display mode. In that case, regardless of the timing of the pattern variation at which the specific losing symbols listed in FIGS. may
Further, in the present embodiment, when the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the special figure variation pattern deriving state PC, the explanation telop image is always displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the explanation telop image may be displayed in a part of the case where the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed at the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC.
Also, if the execution conditions of the explanation telop image described above are secured, it is possible to specify that the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC has been maximally digested (maximum effective use) by the telop image. , the display mode of the telop image does not matter.
Furthermore, in the above description, in order to improve the above problem 2, the transition time from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE was described as an example, but in this embodiment, the special figure variation When transitioning from the pattern derivation state PE to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE (when the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is reset due to the stop display of the specific losing pattern), the same function is provided there is Regarding this, since it is only to replace the above-mentioned special figure variation pattern derivation state PC with the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the description thereof is omitted.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the game state management means (game state control means 155), as the game state, the first game state (special figure low certainty and general figure low certainty game state), or to the second start port It is possible to set a second game state (special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty game state) in which the winning period in which the game ball can be won is easier to set than the first game state, and in the second game state When the number of symbol variations executed without a big hit game reaches a specified number of times, it is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state, and the end of the specific symbol variation. In the opportunity, it is possible to transition the game state to the second game state related to the specific symbol variation, the specific symbol variation is a symbol variation related to the second start port (second start port 59), The result of the determination is a loss, and the special symbol (symbol d) is a symbol variation that is stopped and displayed in the special symbol, and the effect control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is a specific symbol variation. It is possible to execute a first effect (inrush telop image tg4) that can specify the execution of, and a second effect (description telop image) different from the first effect, and a specific symbol change in the second game state In at least a part of the execution, while the first production related to the specific symbol variation is executed without executing the second performance, the specific symbol variation is suspended at the end of the second game state. In at least part of the cases, it can be said that the first effect related to the specific symbol variation is executed after the second effect is started.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the specified number of times of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE that transitions due to the stop display of the symbol d is 1000 times. Then, the specified number of times is greater than the specified number of times (100 times) set when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE.
It should be noted that it is not always necessary to configure in this way, the specified number of times related to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE set when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA may be 100 times. , In the first place, the transition to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PE in the case may be regulated, but by doing so, a new game in which the period of the normal figure high probability is extended by the stop display of the specific losing pattern It is possible not to reduce the effect of improving the game interest in sexuality.
In order to achieve the effect, the specified number of times of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE that transitions due to the stop display of the symbol d in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is set to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE The number of times may be the same as the specified number of times set when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in . Further, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, the prescribed number of times may not be reset.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the second set triggered by the end of the specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed) in the first game state (special symbol low certainty and normal figure low probability game state) The prescribed number of times (1000 times or 100 times) related to the game state (special figure low certainty and normal figure high certainty game state) is set to the second game state triggered by the end of the specific symbol fluctuation in the second game state In other words, the number of times is the same as the predetermined number of times (100 times), or the number of times is greater than the predetermined number of times.

Also, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 14, the result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 1 is a loss, and the ratio of the specific losing symbol determined as the stop symbol in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery is , The result of the special figure propriety determination related to the special figure 2 is a loss, and it is lower than the ratio at which the specific losing pattern is determined as the stop symbol in the special figure 2 stop pattern lottery.
According to this, it is possible to improve the game interest in the new game feature in which the period of normal pattern high accuracy is extended by the stop display of the specific losing pattern.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, regarding the symbol variation related to the first starting port (first starting port 57), the special symbol (specific losing symbol) is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation related to the first starting port at one time. ratio is lower than the ratio of the special symbols to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol in the pattern variation related to the second start port (second start port 59) of one time, or special in the symbol variation related to the first start port In other words, the special symbols are not stopped and displayed in the symbols.

Also, although different from the present embodiment, the special figure variation pattern determined in the final variation of the special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty game state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, special figure variation pattern derivation state PE) (Variable time) may be one predetermined time.
According to this, when all the players judge that the timing at which the symbol variation in which the symbol d is stop-displayed is an advantageous timing, the occurrence of the event can be easily recognized.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when the final symbol variation in the second game state (the special symbol low certainty and the normal symbol high certainty game state) is the specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed), It can be said that the time required for executing the specific symbol variation is one predetermined time.

<Regarding the production that suggests the degree of pending expectation of the pattern change that the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed>
Although omitted in the explanation using FIGS. 24 to 26, at the end of the game state of special low certainty and normal high certainty, it suggests the degree of expectation that the design fluctuation that the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed is suspended. An expectation level suggesting effect may be executed. Details of the function will be described below with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29. FIG.
FIG. 27 is a diagram showing the flow of an effect when the expectation level suggesting effect is executed, and FIGS. 28(a) to 28(c) are diagrams showing the effect mode of the expectation level suggesting effect. FIGS. 29(a) and 29(b) are diagrams schematically showing a lottery table used for the lottery for determining the effect mode related to the expectation suggesting effect, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is from 0 to 999.

As shown in FIG. 27, at the end of the game state of special low certainty and normal high certainty, the expectation degree suggesting effect that suggests the degree of expectation that the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed is suspended Executed after the start of display of the image (in this example, the explanation telop image tg6) and before the symbol combination related to the decorative pattern (in this example, the separated pattern consisting of 3 symbols-3 symbols-7 symbols) is stopped and displayed. be done. In this example, the expectation suggesting effect is realized by displaying a suggestive telop image tg7 including the characters "chance".
In this example, the suggestive telop image tg7 is displayed before the symbol combination related to the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. Before the display of tg4 is started.
Also, the display period of the suggestive telop image tg7 may partially overlap with the display period of the explanatory telop image. Furthermore, it is preferable that the display end timing of the suggestive telop image tg7 is before the display of the rushing telop image tg4 is started. Moreover, it may be before the end of the display of the rush telop image tg4.
Furthermore, since the suggestive telop image tg7 suggests the degree of expectation that the symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed is suspended, it is displayed even when the symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed is not suspended. In that case, the display start timing is after the explanation telop image is started to be displayed and before the symbol combination related to the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIGS. 28(a) to 28(c), there are three types of display modes of the suggestive telop image tg7 in this modified example. Specifically, the suggestive telop image tg71 including the characters “???” shown in FIG. 28(a), the suggestive telop image tg72 including the characters “chance” shown in FIG. There is a suggestive telop image tg73 including the characters "Super hot" shown in 28(c).

In displaying the suggestive telop image tg7, which display mode to adopt as the display mode of the telop image is determined using the lottery tables shown in FIGS. 29(a) and 29(b). .
First, if the prescribed number of times related to the game state of the special low certainty and normal high certainty just before is less than 100 times, that is, the transition condition to the game state is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, or the special figure In the case of the stationary display of symbol D or symbol E in the variation pattern derived state PA, the display mode of suggestive telop image tg7 is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 29(a).
Specifically, when the pattern variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed at the end of the previous game state of special low and high probability is not suspended, 800/1000 (1/1.25) The suggestive telop image tg71 is determined as the display mode of the suggestive telop image tg7 with a probability of 200 (1/5), the suggestive telop image tg72 is determined as the display mode of the suggestive telop image tg7, and the suggestive telop image tg73 is not determined. When the pattern change in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed at the end of the previous game state of special low certainty and normal high certainty is suspended, a suggested telop with a probability of 400/1000 (1/2.5) The image tg71, the suggested telop image tg72 with a probability of 500 (1/2), and the suggested telop image tg73 with a probability of 100 (1/10) are determined as the display mode of the suggested telop image tg7.

If the prescribed number of times related to the game state of the special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty immediately before is 100 times, that is, the transition condition to the game state is the stop display of the symbol d, or the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA In the case of the stationary display of the symbol F, the display mode of the suggestive telop image tg7 is determined using the lottery table shown in FIG. 29(b).
Specifically, when the pattern variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed at the end of the previous game state of special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty is not suspended, 900/1000 (about 1/1.11 ), the suggested telop image tg72 is determined as the display mode of the suggested telop image tg7 with a probability of 100 (1/10), and the suggested telop image tg73 is not determined. When the pattern change in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed at the end of the last special low certainty and normal high certainty game state is suspended, it is suggested at a probability of 650/1000 (about 1/1.54). A suggested telop image tg71 is determined as the display mode of the suggested telop image tg7 with a probability of 250 (1/4), a suggested telop image tg72 with a probability of 100 (1/10), and a suggested telop image tg73 with a probability of 100 (1/10).

Thus, in this embodiment, the suggestive telop image tg7 is an image that is displayed after the start of display of the explanatory telop image and before the start of display of the rushing telop image tg4. It can be said that d suggests the degree of expectation that the symbol variation to be stopped and displayed is reserved. Then, the suggestive telop image tg7 can be displayed regardless of the transition conditions to the previous game state of special low certainty and normal high certainty.
According to this, the flow of the rush telop image tg4 from the display of the explanation telop image is easily recognized regardless of the transition condition to the game state of the special low certainty and the normal high certainty game state immediately before, and the specific losing pattern is stopped. When it is displayed, it is possible to make it easy to recognize whether or not the timing of the stop display is an advantageous timing.
In order to achieve this effect, it is not necessary to display the suggestive telop image tg7 entirely after the start of display of the explanatory telop image and before the start of display of the rushing telop image tg4. You may do so.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the game state management means (game state control means 155), when the first condition is satisfied, and the first condition (the stop display of the symbol d, the symbol F in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA stop display) different from the second condition (end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, stop display of the symbol D or symbol E in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA) is satisfied, the second game It is possible to transition the game state to the state (special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty game state), and the effect control means (first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300) is, depending on the effect mode It is possible to execute the third effect (display of suggestive telop image tg7) suggesting the degree of expectation that the specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which symbol d is stopped and displayed) is suspended, and the first condition is satisfied. At the end of the second game state transitioned by that, and at the end of the second game state transitioned by the satisfaction of the second condition, the second effect (description telop image) and the first In other words, the third effect is started after the start of the second effect and before the start of the first effect in at least part of the case where the effect (the rush telop image tg4) is executed.
Note that the first condition and the second condition are not limited to the conditions in the present embodiment as long as they are conditions different from each other, and the contents thereof do not matter.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the lottery table referred to when determining the effect mode of the suggestive telop image tg7 is different depending on the transition condition to the immediately preceding special figure low certainty and normal figure high certainty game state. Therefore, in particular, when the symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed at the end of the gaming state is suspended, the ratio of determining the suggestive telop image tg72 as the effect mode of the suggestive telop image tg7 is higher than that in the former case. The latter case is different.
According to this, by displaying the suggestive telop image tg7, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the flow from the display of the explanatory telop image to the rushing telop image tg4.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the second game state (special figure low certainty and The specified number of times (100 times) related to the game state of normal figure high probability) and the second condition (end of jackpot game related to normal jackpot, stop display of symbol D or symbol E in special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA) are satisfied is different from the specified number of times (less than 100 times) relating to the second game state transitioned by being played, and the third effect (display of suggestive telop image tg7) becomes the first effect mode (suggestive telop image tg71). There is a case and a case where the second production mode (suggestion telop image tg72) with a higher expectation that the specific pattern fluctuation is reserved than the first production mode, and the transition is made by satisfying the first condition. When the specific symbol variation is suspended at the end of the second game state and the third effect is executed, the ratio of the third effect to the second effect mode and the satisfaction of the second condition When the specific symbol variation is suspended at the end of the second game state transitioned by and the third production is executed, the ratio of the third production to the second production mode is different, in other words can.

In particular, in the present embodiment, when the pattern variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed at the end of the immediately preceding special low certainty and normal high certainty game state is suspended, the specified number of times related to the game state is 100. times (when the transition condition to the game state is the stop display of the symbol d or the stop display of the symbol F in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA), the ratio at which the suggested telop image tg72 is determined is When the specified number of times related to the game state is less than 100 times (the transition condition to the game state is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, or the stop display of the symbol D or symbol E in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA case) is lower than the rate at which the suggested telop image tg72 is determined.
According to this, in the latter case, regardless of the effect mode of the suggestive telop image tg7, the pattern d is stop-displayed, and the expectation for the suspension of the pattern change is enhanced, thereby improving the game interest. can be done.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the second game state (special figure low certainty and The prescribed number of times (100 times) pertaining to the game state of normal pattern high probability) satisfies the second condition (the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, the stop display of the pattern D or the pattern E in the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA) More than the specified number of times (less than 100 times) pertaining to the second game state transitioned by being changed, and at the end of the second game state transitioned by the first condition being satisfied Specific symbol fluctuation (symbol d symbol variation to be stopped and displayed) is suspended and the third effect (display of suggestive telop image tg7) is executed, the ratio of the third effect to the second effect mode is When the specific symbol variation is suspended at the end of the second game state transitioned by being satisfied and the third effect is executed, the third effect is the second effect mode (suggestive telop image tg72) In other words, it is lower than the ratio of

In addition, in the present embodiment, when determining the display mode of the suggestive telop image tg7, a specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed among the symbol variations held at the end of the game state of special low certainty and normal high certainty. Although it was determined whether or not there is a pattern variation, the present invention is not limited to this. In particular, when the suggestive telop image tg7 is performed for each of the symbol variations that were held at the end of the special low-certainty and normal high-certainty game states, for each corresponding symbol variation, the corresponding symbol variation is It is also possible to determine whether or not there is a pattern change in which the specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed, and to determine the display mode of the suggestive telop image tg7 by lottery with reference to the result of the determination.

Also, at the end of the game state of special low certainty and high certainty normal, not only the possibility that the above-mentioned specific losing symbol is stopped and displayed is suspended, but also the symbol variation that leads to the big hit is suspended. It is possible that Therefore, there is a possibility that both the pattern variation in which the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed and the pattern variation in which the big win is derived are suspended at the end of the game state of the special pattern low certainty and the general pattern high probability.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in addition to the case where the symbol variation leading to the big hit and the symbol variation stopping and displaying the specific losing symbol are suspended in the order of suspension, , the pattern variation in which the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed, and the pattern variation in which the big win is derived are reserved in that order, the above-described big win performance is executed without displaying the entering telop image tg4.
According to this, the effect of improving the interest in the game by deriving the big hit in the pattern variation that was suspended at the end of the game state of special low certainty and normal high certainty is reduced by the display of the rush telop image tg4. It can be deterred from being lost.
In order to achieve this effect, it is preferable not to display the suggestive telop image tg7, as with the rush telop image tg4. On the other hand, it is preferable to display an explanation telop image, and according to this, the interest in the game is improved by deriving a big hit in the pattern variation held at the end of the game state of special low certainty and normal high certainty. can enhance the effect of

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the effect control means (the first sub-control board 200, the second sub-control board 300) executes the fourth effect (jackpot effect) that makes it possible to specify that the big win game will occur. is possible, and at the end of the second game state (special figure low certainty and normal figure high certainty game state), in the order of being held, the pattern variation related to the second start port (second start port 59) In addition to the case where the predetermined symbol variation causing the big hit game and the specific symbol variation (symbol variation in which the symbol d is stopped and displayed) are reserved in this order, the specific symbol variation and the predetermined symbol are reserved in the order of suspension. In other words, when the order of variation is reserved, the fourth effect is executed without executing the first effect (the rushing telop image tg4).

<Regarding number display>
Further, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the number of times display is performed in the display areas related to the left sub-display section 82b and the right sub-display section 82c. Although details will be described later, the number of times display is a display that is added or subtracted from after the power is turned on, after the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, or after the end of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. In the variation pattern derivation state PE, the same number of times display as in the immediately preceding special figure variation pattern derivation state is continuously executed.
Details of the display of the number of times in this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 30 to 33. FIG.
FIG. 30(a) and FIG. 30(b) are diagrams showing specific examples of the display of the number of times according to the present embodiment. Figures 31(a) and 31(b) are diagrams showing the transition of the display of the number of times when power failure and power recovery occurs during the period when the number of executions of the symbol variation after the special figure low probability transition is 0 to 1000 times. FIG. 31(a) shows the transition of the count display when the RAM clearing process is executed at the time of power failure, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing transition of the display of the number of times;
Figure 32 (a) and Figure 32 (b) shows the transition of the number of times display when power failure and recovery occurs in the period after transitioning once from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA FIG. 32(a) shows the transition of the count display when the RAM clearing process is executed at the time of the power failure, and FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing transition of display of the number of times in a case;
FIG. 33(a) is a diagram showing the transition of the display of the number of times after the jackpot game related to the variable probability big hit ends, and FIG. be.

As shown in Figure 30 (a) and Figure 30 (b), the number of times display in the present embodiment, there are number of times display A1 and number of times display A2, number of times display A1 and number of times display A2 is special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state Done in PA.

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 30(a), in the number display A1, the display area 821 of the display areas related to the left sub-display section 82b displays the message "Remaining ??? times until play time". In the display area 822 associated with the right sub-display portion 82c, the characters "currently ●●●● times" are displayed.
Here, the characters "remaining until play time ??? times" are those whose contents are not updated each time the symbol variation is executed, and the character is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation. It is a display that cannot specify the number of symbol variations that need to be executed.
The contents (number of times) are updated (added) each time the symbol variation is executed, and the text indicates the symbol variation executed after the power failure and power recovery. It is a display that can specify the number of times. In addition, when the character is displayed after power failure and power recovery with the execution of RAM clearing, the number of symbol variations that need to be executed until the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation is reset. Design variation that the number of times of design variation specified by the display of the character is a predetermined number (1000 times) matches the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition design variation. However, when the character is displayed after power failure and power recovery without executing RAM clear, these pattern variations do not match. Therefore, the characters "current ●●●● times" are the number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming a special figure variation pattern derivation state PD transition symbol variation, similar to "remaining until play time ??? times" can be said to be an unidentifiable indication.

As shown in FIG. 30(b), in the number display A2, the display area 821 displays the text "●●● times remaining until the play time", and the display area 822 displays the following in the same manner as in the number display A1. The characters "Currently ●●●● times" are displayed.
Here, the character "●●● times remaining until play time" is updated (subtracted) in content (number of times) each time the pattern variation is executed, and the character is derived from the special figure variation pattern. It is a display that can specify the number of symbol variations that need to be executed until the state PD transition symbol variation is achieved.

FIG. 31 (a) is an example of the case where the number of executions of the period of 0 to 1000 times of the execution number of symbol fluctuations after the special figure low probability transition is 300 times, RAM clear processing in the period It shows the transition of the number of times display when a power failure and power recovery accompanied by execution occurs.
Specifically, the number of times display A1 is performed in a period of 0 to 1000 executions of symbol variation after a power failure and power recovery, and in a period after 2201 times of symbol variation executions after a power failure and power recovery, The number of times display A1 is performed again. Note that neither the number of times display A1 nor the number of times display A2 is performed during the period of 1001 to 2200 executions of symbol variation after power failure and power recovery.
It should be noted that the end timing or start timing of the display of the number of times in the present embodiment may be any timing as long as the first symbol variation is being executed in the corresponding period. preferable.

FIG. 31(b) is an example of the case where the execution number of times of the period of 0 to 1000 times is 300 times, and the RAM clearing process in the period. It shows the transition of the number of times display when a power failure and power recovery without execution occurs.
Specifically, the number of times display A1 is performed in the period of 0 to 700 execution times of the symbol variation after the power failure and power restoration, and in the period after the power failure and power restoration the number of execution times of the symbol variation is 1901 times or later, The number of times display A1 is performed again. In the period of 701 to 1900 executions of pattern variation after power failure and power recovery, neither the number of times display A1 nor the number of times display A2 is performed.

Next, FIG. 32(a) shows a case where the number of times of execution is 2500 times in the period after transitioning once from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, as an example, the period shows the transition of the display of the number of times when a power failure and power recovery accompanied by the execution of the RAM clearing process occurs, and the transition of the display of the number of times in this case is the same as that of FIG. Therefore, the description is omitted.
On the other hand, FIG. 32(b) is an example of a case where the number of times of execution is 2500 times in the period after transitioning once from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, in the period It shows the transition of the number of times display when a power failure and power recovery without execution of the RAM clearing process occurs, and the number of times display in this case is maintained as the number of times display A1.

FIG. 33(a) shows the transition of the display of the number of times after the jackpot game related to the variable probability jackpot ends. Specifically, in a period of 161 to 1160 execution times of symbol variation after the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable big hit, the number of times display A2 is performed, and the number of times of execution of symbol variation after the end of the big win game related to the probability variation big win. In the period after is 2361 times, the number of times display A1 is performed. In addition, both the number of times display A1 and the number of times display A2 are performed in the period of 0 to 160 execution times of symbol variation after the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot and in the period of 1161 to 2360 execution times. do not have.

FIG. 33(b) shows the transition of the number display after the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot. Specifically, the number of times display A2 is performed in a period of 51 to 1000 execution times of the symbol variation after the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the number of times of execution of the symbol variation after the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot. In the period after is 2201 times, the number of times display A1 is performed. In addition, both the number of times display A1 and the number of times display A2 are performed in the period of 0 to 50 execution times of the pattern variation after the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot and in the period of 1001 to 2200 execution times. do not have.
Although not shown, during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, both the number of times display A1 and the number of times display A2 are displayed in the same way as during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and during the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC. can't break

<About other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.
First, in the present embodiment, when the specific losing pattern is stopped and displayed in the special figure low certainty and normal figure high certainty gaming state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or special figure variation pattern derivation state PE), the Transition to the special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty game state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PE) related to the specific losing pattern, and the special figure low certainty and general figure high certainty game state before the transition such as the above specified number of times is cleared, but it is not limited to this. For example, the game state of special low certainty and normal high probability before the specific losing pattern is stopped and the special low certainty and normal high probability game state after the stop display of the specific losing pattern are performed in parallel. It may be set to transition to a game state of special figure low certainty and general figure low certainty in accordance with the end of the game state whose end timing is later among these game states.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol d is stopped and displayed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA immediately after the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE ends, the prescribed number of times is 1000. Transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. Therefore, if it is before transitioning to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, it is possible to provide a new game property that transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD continuously from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE. can.

Further, in the present embodiment, the number of types of stop symbols related to the satisfaction of the transition condition (vii) and the number of types of stop symbols related to the transition condition (ix) are not limited to the number of types in the present embodiment. Any number including types may be used.

Furthermore, each effect described in the present embodiment, such as the various telop images described above, does not necessarily have to be realized by an image, and may be realized by another device such as sound or lamp lighting. may be realized by a combination of devices.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the same special figure variation pattern lottery table is used in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE, but the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern A different special figure variation pattern lottery table may be used for the derivation state PE.

Also, in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, if there is a case where the special figure variation pattern is determined using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, another special figure variation pattern lottery table There may be cases where the special figure fluctuation pattern is determined using, or the special figure fluctuation pattern may be determined without using the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table (without lottery). However, in each special figure variation pattern derivation state, the special figure variation pattern using the special figure variation pattern lottery table shown in FIGS. is preferably determined.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE are all special figure low probability, and a big hit in one symbol variation Although the rate at which the game is generated is the same, it is not limited to this. By using the so-called two per, etc., the rate of occurrence of a big hit game with one symbol variation in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PE is one symbol in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA It may be set to be higher than the rate at which a big win game is generated by fluctuation.

Also, regarding the probability, ratio, and frequency in this embodiment, as long as each relationship is secured, the lower one may not win, or the higher one may always win. In either case, the lottery itself may not be performed.
Furthermore, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in the present embodiment is an example, and as long as the magnitude relationship between the lottery tables is maintained, each lottery value may adopt any value within the range.

Moreover, any value may be adopted for the number of times in the present embodiment as long as the value of each number of times is greater than 0 as long as the relationship between each function is secured to some extent.

In the above description, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is referred to determine the recovery state at the time of power recovery. You may make it refer to whether it exceeds time (for example, 3s). By doing so, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

Further, in the above description, the state of the middle frame door open sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17) was referred to in determining the restoration state at the time of power restoration. may be set. In this case, the restoration state at the time of power recovery may be uniformly set according to the case where the middle frame door open sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

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

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port, and determination is made as to whether or not a big win is won with the start of the pattern change. is performed, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of symbol variation in which is executed, and capable of executing RAM clear processing when the power is turned on,
a game state management means for managing a game state;
a notification means;
and a notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The gaming state management means is
As the game state, it is possible to set a first game state or a second game state in which a winning period in which a game ball can enter the second start port is more likely to be set than in the first game state,
Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation in the first game state, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
It is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state with the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger. can be,
The first pattern variation is a pattern variation in which the number of pattern variations executed without intervening the big win game after the end of the previous big win game is the first number,
The second symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number. ,
The number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming the first symbol variation is
If the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, the
If the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on, it is initialized,
After the game state is transitioned from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. The game state does not transition,
The game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the first symbol variation Triggered by the end, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
Said game state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from said first game state to said second game state upon completion of the third symbol variation in said first game state,
The third symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol,
The notification control means sets the first notification that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the first symbol variation, and the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation It is possible to execute an identifiable second notification,
A first case in which the power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case where the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without the jackpot game after the power is turned on is the first number, the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period from to the end of the next symbol variation of the target symbol variation,
The power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation without executing the first notification,
Further, the game state management means, triggered by the end of the fourth symbol variation in the second game state set by the end of the third symbol variation, transitions from the second game state to the first game state. It is possible to transition the game state,
The fourth symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the third symbol variation as a trigger is the third number. ,
In the first case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and at least part of the case where the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, then the second While the number of times of pattern fluctuations in which the game state can continue is the second number of times,
In the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the second game state is then set. The number of pattern fluctuations that can continue is maintained,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2)
A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port, and determination is made as to whether or not a big win is won with the start of the pattern change. is performed, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of symbol variation in which is executed, and capable of executing RAM clear processing when the power is turned on,
a game state management means for managing a game state;
a notification means;
and a notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The gaming state management means is
As the game state, it is possible to set a first game state or a second game state in which a winning period in which a game ball can enter the second start port is more likely to be set than in the first game state,
Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation in the first game state, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
It is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state with the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger. can be,
The first symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the first gaming state is the first number,
The second symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number. ,
The number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming the first symbol variation is
If the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, the
If the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on, it is initialized,
After the game state is transitioned from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. The game state does not transition,
The game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the first symbol variation Triggered by the end, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
Said game state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from said first game state to said second game state upon completion of the third symbol variation in said first game state,
The third symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol,
The notification control means sets the first notification that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the first symbol variation, and the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation It is possible to execute an identifiable second notification,
A first case in which the power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case where the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without the jackpot game after the power is turned on is the first number, the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period from to the end of the next symbol variation of the target symbol variation,
The power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation without executing the first notification,
Further, the game state management means, triggered by the end of the fourth symbol variation in the second game state set by the end of the third symbol variation, transitions from the second game state to the first game state. It is possible to transition the game state,
The fourth symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the third symbol variation as a trigger is the third number. ,
In the first case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and at least part of the case where the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, then the second While the number of times of pattern fluctuations in which the game state can continue is the second number of times,
In the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the second game state is then set. The number of pattern fluctuations that can continue is maintained,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(3)
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
In the first case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is not executed,
The notification control means is capable of executing a third notification that can specify the setting of the second game state,
In both the first case and the second case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the third notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation. ,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(4)
The gaming machine according to (3) above,
When the third notification is executed in the first case, at least part of the execution period of the third notification and at least part of the execution period of the first notification overlap,
When the third notification is executed in the second case, at least part of the execution period of the third notification and at least part of the execution period of the second notification overlap,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(5)
The gaming machine according to (4) above,
The length of the period in which the execution period of the third notification and the execution period of the first notification overlap is greater than the length of the period in which the execution period of the third notification and the execution period of the second notification overlap. too long,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(6)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
A variation pattern is determined for each symbol variation, and the variation time required to execute the symbol variation is determined based on the determined variation pattern,
Regarding the execution of the first notification,
In the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, at least part of the execution period of the first notification overlaps with the execution period of the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. death,
In the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination relating to the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. In the case, the execution of the first notification is restricted in the next symbol variation,
Regarding the execution of the second notification,
In the second case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, at least part of the execution period of the second notification overlaps with the execution period of the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. death,
In the case of the second case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the big hit game is generated based on the result of the suitability determination related to the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. In the case, the execution of the second notification is restricted in the next symbol variation,
The first variation time, which is the variation time related to the next symbol variation in the case where the big hit game is generated based on the result of the success or failure determination related to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation, is the next The case where the pattern variation is related to the first case and the case where the next pattern variation is related to the second case can be different,
A gaming machine characterized by:
(7)
The gaming machine according to (6) above,
The second variation time, which is the variation time relating to the next symbol variation when the big hit game is not generated based on the result of the success/failure determination relating to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation, is the next symbol variation. The case where the variation is related to the first case and the case where the next pattern variation is related to the second case are the same or different,
The difference between the average value of the first fluctuation time in the first case and the average value of the first fluctuation time in the second case is the average of the second fluctuation time in the first case greater than the difference between the value and the average value of the second fluctuation time according to the second case,
A gaming machine characterized by:

10 Game Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Sphere Receptacle 29 Lower Sphere Receptacle 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame Part 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right frame parts 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Frame lamp 36 Ball extraction mechanism 37 Production button 38 Cursor button 38a Up cursor button 38b Down cursor button 38c Left cursor button 38d Right cursor button 38e Center cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball Lend button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 43 RAM clear switch 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Payout unit 49 Payout passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 54 Protective member 55 Big winning opening 57 First start Mouth 59 Second start port 61 Ordinary electric accessory 62 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning port 69 Out port 70 First start sensor 71 Second start sensor 72 Large winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame open door sensor 77 Front frame open door sensor 80 Effect display device 81 Main display section 82 Sub display section 82a Upper sub display section 82b Left sub display section 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 reservation lamp 95 Second special symbol reservation lamp 96 Normal symbol reservation lamp 100 Main control substrate 101 CPU
102 ROMs
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 random number circuit 109 main control board case 110 entering ball determination means 115 main random number generation means 120 main reservation control means 125 prior determination means 130 special figure lottery means 131 special figure success or failure determination means 132 special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 normal figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric accessary control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 return Power processing executing means 176 Return state setting means 179 Playable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing executing means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROMs
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub-control board case 210 Sub-random number generating means 220 Normal effect control means 221 effect mode control means 222 effect route determination means 223 sub-hold control means 224 look-ahead effect control means 225 effect content determination means 226 decoration design Control means 227 Jackpot effect control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable role control means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROMs
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub-control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
312 ROMs
313 RAM
314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case X First channel Y Second channel tg1 Entering telop image tg2 rush telop image tg3 common telop image tg4 rush telop image tg5 explanation telop image tg6 explanation telop image tg7 suggested telop image tg71 suggested telop image tg72 suggested telop image tg73 suggested telop image 821 display area 822 display area

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A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port, and determination is made as to whether or not a big win is won with the start of the pattern change. is performed, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of symbol variation in which is executed, and capable of executing RAM clear processing when the power is turned on,
a game state management means for managing a game state;
a notification means;
and a notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The gaming state management means is
As the game state, it is possible to set a first game state or a second game state in which a winning period in which a game ball can enter the second start port is more likely to be set than in the first game state,
Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation in the first game state, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
It is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state with the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger. can be,
The first symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the first gaming state is the first number,
The second symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number. ,
The number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming the first symbol variation is
If the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, the
If the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on, it is initialized,
After the game state is transitioned from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. The game state does not transition,
The game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the first symbol variation Triggered by the end, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
Said game state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from said first game state to said second game state upon completion of the third symbol variation in said first game state,
The third symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol,
The notification control means sets the first notification that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the first symbol variation, and the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation It is possible to execute an identifiable second notification,
A first case in which the power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case where the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without the jackpot game after the power is turned on is the first number, the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period from to the end of the next symbol variation of the target symbol variation,
The power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation without executing the first notification,
Further, the game state management means, triggered by the end of the fourth symbol variation in the second game state set by the end of the third symbol variation, transitions from the second game state to the first game state. It is possible to transition the game state,
The fourth symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the third symbol variation as a trigger is the third number. ,
In the first case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and at least part of the case where the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, then the second While the number of times of pattern fluctuations in which the game state can continue is the second number of times,
In the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the second game state is then set. The number of pattern fluctuations that can continue is maintained ,
In the first case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is not executed,
The notification control means can further execute a third notification that can specify the setting of the second game state,
In both the first case and the second case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the third notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation,
When the third notification is executed in the first case, at least part of the execution period of the third notification and at least part of the execution period of the first notification overlap,
When the third notification is executed in the second case, at least part of the execution period of the third notification and at least part of the execution period of the second notification overlap,
The length of the period in which the execution period of the third notification and the execution period of the first notification overlap is greater than the length of the period in which the execution period of the third notification and the execution period of the second notification overlap. too long,
A gaming machine characterized by: A game ball can be shot, a pattern change can be executed based on the winning of the game ball into the first start port or the second start port, and determination is made as to whether or not a big win is won with the start of the pattern change. is performed, the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the special symbols are stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation. A gaming machine capable of starting a jackpot game after completion of symbol variation in which is executed, and capable of executing RAM clear processing when the power is turned on,
a game state management means for managing a game state;
a notification means;
and a notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The gaming state management means is
As the game state, it is possible to set a first game state or a second game state in which a winning period in which a game ball can enter the second start port is more likely to be set than in the first game state,
Triggered by the end of the first symbol variation in the first game state, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
It is possible to transition the game state from the second game state to the first game state with the end of the second symbol variation in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger. can be,
The first symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the first gaming state is the first number,
The second symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the first symbol variation as a trigger is the second number. ,
The number of symbol variations that need to be executed before becoming the first symbol variation is
If the RAM clear process is not executed when the power is turned on, the
If the RAM clear processing is executed when the power is turned on, it is initialized,
After the game state is transitioned from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, from the first game state to the second game state based on the number of times the symbol variation is executed. The game state does not transition,
The game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and then in the first game state after sandwiching the big hit game, the first symbol variation Triggered by the end, it is possible to transition the game state from the first game state to the second game state,
Said game state management means is further capable of transitioning the game state from said first game state to said second game state upon completion of the third symbol variation in said first game state,
The third symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the result of the success/failure determination is a loss and a specific symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol,
The notification control means sets the first notification that can specify the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the first symbol variation, and the setting of the second game state at the opportunity related to the third symbol variation It is possible to execute an identifiable second notification,
A first case in which the power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clearing process is executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case where the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the number of symbol variations executed without the jackpot game after the power is turned on is the first number, the target symbol variation is started. While the first notification is started in a predetermined period from to the end of the next symbol variation of the target symbol variation,
The power is cut off after the game state transitions from the second game state to the first game state at the opportunity related to the second symbol variation, and the RAM clear processing is not executed when the power is turned on thereafter. In the case, when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the second notification is started in the predetermined period related to the target symbol variation without executing the first notification,
Further, the game state management means, triggered by the end of the fourth symbol variation in the second game state set by the end of the third symbol variation, transitions from the second game state to the first game state. It is possible to transition the game state,
The fourth symbol variation is a symbol variation in which the number of symbol variations executed without intervening the big win game in the second game state set with the end of the third symbol variation as a trigger is the third number. ,
In the first case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and at least part of the case where the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, then the second While the number of times of pattern fluctuations in which the game state can continue is the second number of times,
In the second case, the second game state is set with the opportunity related to the third symbol variation, and when the target symbol variation is executed in the second game state, the second game state is then set. The number of pattern fluctuations that can continue is maintained ,
A variation pattern is determined for each symbol variation, and the variation time required to execute the symbol variation is determined based on the determined variation pattern,
Regarding the execution of the first notification,
In the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, at least part of the execution period of the first notification overlaps with the execution period of the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. death,
In the first case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination relating to the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. In the case, the execution of the first notification is restricted in the next symbol variation,
Regarding the execution of the second notification,
In the second case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, at least part of the execution period of the second notification overlaps with the execution period of the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. death,
In the case of the second case and when the target symbol variation is the third symbol variation, the big hit game is generated based on the result of the success/failure determination relating to the symbol variation next to the third symbol variation. In the case, the execution of the second notification is restricted in the next symbol variation,
The first variation time, which is the variation time related to the next symbol variation in the case where the big hit game is generated based on the result of the success or failure determination related to the next symbol variation of the third symbol variation, is the next The case where the pattern variation is related to the first case and the case where the next pattern variation is related to the second case can be different,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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