JP7347811B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Some gaming machines, typified by pachinko gaming machines, are characterized by performing special control when finishing a time-saving gaming state and transitioning to another gaming state (so-called time-saving exit). For example, Patent Document 1.

JP2020-014806

Patent Document 1 states that in the most advantageous state (highly accurate and non-time-saving gaming state) on the condition that special symbol fluctuations are executed 50 times without winning the jackpot in the high-certain precursor state (high-precise and non-time-saving gaming state), A gaming machine is disclosed that is characterized by shifting to a certain gaming state.
Although the state control at the time of time-saving exit disclosed in Patent Document 1 can also increase the interest in the game, this state control is only one specific example of a method for achieving the purpose, and there is still room for improvement. be.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a gaming machine that can improve the interest in gaming when playing a game in a so-called time-saving manner.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, it is possible to shoot a game ball, it is possible to perform a special figure fluctuation based on the winning of a game ball in the first starting hole or the second starting hole, and the fluctuation starting condition is satisfied. It is possible to postpone the start of the special pattern fluctuation until the special pattern fluctuation starts, and it is determined whether or not at least one of the jackpot or small win will be won, and neither the jackpot nor the small win will be won. A gaming machine that determines a specific loss in a part of the time, when the special pattern fluctuation that won the jackpot ends, or during a small winning game that is performed after the special pattern fluctuation that won the small win ends. When a game ball passes through a specific area, a jackpot game control means for performing a jackpot game, a game state management means for managing a game state, and a special feature for deriving a special pattern variation pattern by referring to a special pattern variation pattern lottery table. A figure fluctuation pattern deriving means, a preliminary determination means that refers to the result of the validity judgment regarding the pending special figure variation before the special figure variation is started, a presentation means, and the special figure variation pattern deriving means production control means for determining the content of production to be executed during the variation of the special symbol variation based on the special symbol variation pattern derived by the special symbol variation pattern, and controlling the production means; The gaming states managed by the gaming state management means include a normal gaming state and a time-saving gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal gaming state, The specific loss can be determined at least in the special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting slot, and the time-saving game state is set at least in part when the jackpot game ends. , when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state is set, and the special symbol fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting opening that was held in the time-saving gaming state is activated in the time-saving gaming state. When the game is started in the normal gaming state that is set after the normal gaming state and the specific loss is determined in the special symbol variation, the new time-saving gaming state is set and the game is started in the second starting opening that has been put on hold. A production that suggests that special figure variations based on winning of game balls include special figure variations in which at least one of the specific loss, the jackpot, and the small hit is determined, or an effect that suggests that. A predetermined look-ahead performance included as at least one of a plurality of performance modes may be executed in a special figure variation where the time-saving gaming state ends, and is based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting slot. When a special figure variation is started in the time-saving game state and the specific loss is determined in the special figure variation, a new time-saving game state is not set, and in the time-saving game state, a change to the second start opening is made. The special pattern variation referred to by the special pattern variation pattern deriving means when deriving a special pattern variation pattern related to a special pattern variation that is executed based on winnings of game balls and does not win either the jackpot or the small hit. When the pattern lottery table has a common distribution when the specific loss is determined and when the specific loss is not determined, the special symbol fluctuation determined by the production control means is being changed. To provide a game machine characterized in that the contents of performances executed at different times can be the same .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to shoot a game ball, and it is possible to perform a special figure fluctuation based on the winning of a game ball in the first starting hole or the second starting hole, and when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that can suspend the start of the special figure fluctuation until the special figure fluctuation starts, and determines whether or not a jackpot will be won with the start of the special drawing fluctuation, and determines a specific loss in a part when the jackpot is not won. When the special figure variation that won the jackpot ends, the jackpot game control means for performing the jackpot game, the game state management means for managing the game state, and the special figure variation pattern lottery table are used to select the special figure. a special pattern variation pattern deriving means for deriving a variation pattern; a prior judgment means for referring to the result of a validity judgment regarding a pending special pattern variation before the special pattern variation is started; a production means; The content of the performance to be executed during the fluctuation of the special pattern fluctuation that changes based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern derived by the special pattern fluctuation pattern deriving means is determined based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern, and the said performance means is controlled. The game state managed by the game state management means includes a normal game state, and a time-saving game in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal game state. state, and a variable probability gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state, and the specific loss is at least in the special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting slot. The time-saving gaming state is set at least in part when the jackpot game ends, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state is set, and the time-saving gaming state is set. The special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting slot that was suspended in the gaming state is started in the normal gaming state that is set after the time-saving gaming state, and the specific loss occurs in the special symbol variation. When it is determined, the new time-saving gaming state is set, and at least one of the specific loss and the jackpot is included in the special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting slot that has been put on hold. A predetermined look-ahead performance that suggests that a special figure variation is included, or where a performance mode that suggests this is included as at least one of a plurality of performance modes, is selected when the time-saving game state is When a special figure variation that can be executed in a special figure variation that ends and is based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting opening is started in the time-saving gaming state, and the specific loss is determined in the special figure variation, A new time-saving gaming state is not set, and a special pattern variation pattern is derived that is executed based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port in the time-saving gaming state and does not result in winning the jackpot. The special symbol variation pattern lottery table referred to by the special symbol variation pattern deriving means at this time has a common distribution when the specific loss is determined and when the specific loss is not determined. Thus, there is provided a gaming machine characterized in that the content of the performance executed during the variation of the special symbol fluctuation determined by the performance control means can be the same.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can improve the enjoyment of the game when playing a so-called time-saving game.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol 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 the surrounding area. 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. FIG. 8(a) shows a lottery table for determining the validity of special drawings related to special drawing 1, FIG. 8(b) shows a lottery table for determining the validity of special drawings related to special drawing 2, and FIG. 8(c) , FIG. 8(d) is the lottery table for the special pattern 1 stop symbol lottery when the jackpot is derived, FIG. 8(d) is the lottery table for the special symbol 2 stop symbol lottery when the jackpot is derived, and FIG. 8(e) is the lottery table for the special symbol 2 stop symbol lottery when the jackpot is derived. It is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for special drawing 2 stop symbol lottery at the time. FIG. 9(a) shows the lottery table for deriving the special pattern variation pattern used in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, and FIG. 9(b) shows the lottery table used when the special pattern variation pattern HNP1 is determined. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving figure variation patterns. FIG. 10(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special symbol variation pattern to be used, and FIG. 10(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special symbol variation pattern to be used. FIG. 11(a) shows a lottery table for deriving the special pattern variation pattern to be used, FIG. 11(b) shows a lottery table for deriving the special pattern variation pattern to be used, and FIG. 11(c) shows the lottery table for deriving the special pattern variation pattern to be used. FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving figure variation patterns. FIG. 12 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the flow of production mode control processing. FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when changing from the character gathering mode to the normal mode. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the display contents of the main display section at each timing shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing the display contents of the main display section at each timing shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the display contents of the main display section at each timing shown in FIG. 14. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the residual variation of the character gathering mode. FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the remaining variation of the character gathering mode. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the transition of the gaming state and production mode when a specific loss is determined in the remaining variation of the character gathering mode. FIG. 21(a) is a diagram showing a flow of character promotion processing, and FIG. 21(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for promotion lottery. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing how a character image is promoted. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a situation where the final change is a failure in a state where a promoted character image exists. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when changing from the consecutive game mode to the normal mode. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the final change of the continuous chance mode. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the remaining variation of the continuous chance mode. FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the transition of the gaming state and production mode when a specific loss is determined in the remaining variation of the continuous chance mode. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing flow of the blow determination process. FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating the display contents of the main display section in the residual variation of the continuous channel mode. FIG. 30 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state according to the modification.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the explanation is omitted as appropriate. In addition, in the following explanation, "front", "rear", "left", "right", "upper", and "lower" refer to the gaming machine 10 on the front side (player's side) as shown in FIG. 1, unless otherwise specified. ).
In addition, "advantageous (advantageous degree)" in the following explanation refers to being advantageous to the player, and furthermore, unless otherwise specified, the acquisition of prize balls, excluding presentation aspects such as so-called premium images, Refers to being advantageous in terms of quantity.

<About the features of the present invention>
Before explaining the details of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment, the features of the invention (present invention) described in this embodiment will be explained.

The game machine 10 is a so-called pachinko game machine, and can shoot game balls, and when the game ball enters a first starting port (first starting port 57) or a second starting port (second starting port 59), the game ball enters a prize. It is possible to execute the special figure variation based on the variation start condition, and it is possible to suspend the start of the special figure variation until the variation start condition is satisfied.
In addition, the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not at least one of the jackpot and the small hit will be won with the start of the special symbol fluctuation, and detects a specific loss in some cases when neither the jackpot nor the small hit is won. judge. Here, the specific loss can be determined in part when neither the jackpot nor the small hit is won (in other words, when the game ball is lost). This can be determined in the special drawing fluctuation based on winnings. Note that it is preferable that the specific loss and other losses be displayed in a distinguishable manner on the symbol display device 90.

The gaming machine 10 includes a jackpot game control means (jackpot game control means 140) and a game state management means (game state control means 155).
The jackpot game control means is configured to operate the jackpot game control means in a specific area (provided in the first big prize opening 55a) during a small win game that is performed when a special symbol fluctuation that won a jackpot ends or after a special symbol fluctuation that wins a small hit ends. When the game ball passes through a V winning area (not shown), a jackpot game is performed.
The game state management means manages the game state. The gaming states managed by the gaming state management means include a normal gaming state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA), and a time-saving gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal gaming state. (Special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, special figure variation pattern derivation state PC, and special figure variation pattern derivation state PD) are included.

The gaming machine 10 is characterized in that the gaming state changes as follows.
(B) At least in part when the jackpot game ends, a time-saving gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC) may be set (as shown in FIG. 12 (i) ) or (iii) state transition).
(b) When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD), a normal gaming state may be set ( (state transitions (ii) and (iv) illustrated in FIG. 12).
(c) The special figure variation based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state (special figure variation pattern deriving state PB or special figure variation pattern deriving state PC) is executed after the time-saving gaming state. When it is started in the set normal game state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA) and a specific loss is determined in the special pattern variation, a new time-saving gaming state may be set (as shown in FIG. 12). (state transition of (v)).
As mentioned above, after finishing the time-saving gaming state (so-called time-saving exit), during the expiration period of the special symbol fluctuation that is executed based on the winning of the second starting opening that was on hold, a new one due to a specific loss Since the player is provided with an opportunity to shift to a time-saving gaming state, it is possible to increase the player's expectations for the period and improve his/her interest in the game.

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

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be explained using FIGS. 1 to 5.
1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in area III shown in FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming machine 10. FIG.
Note that the configurations illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5 are only necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and configurations and functions not shown here may be added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have to include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and fires game balls into the 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. A game is performed in which a prize ball is obtained when a game ball enters a winning hole (for example, the big winning hole 55, etc.). In addition, in the following explanation, the game ball entering the winning hole may be simply expressed as "winning (in the winning hole)".

The gaming machine 10 has a rectangular outer frame 15 that opens in the front and rear, an inner frame 17 that removably holds the game board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and a structure that covers the front side of the game board 50. A front frame 20 is provided.

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

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21, 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 (inserting the door key into the cylinder lock 23 and turning the door key in the opposite direction to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (in this embodiment, to the left) ) is possible.
Further, 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 from view.
Further, the front frame 20 includes 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 vertically spaced apart and integrally provided with the front frame 20. .
The front frame 20 also includes an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball tray 29, and by rotating the operation handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a. It looks like this.

Although not shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the middle frame 17 includes a middle frame opening sensor 76 that detects whether the middle frame 17 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the outer frame 15. , and a front frame opening sensor 77 that detects whether the front frame 20 is in an open state or a closed state with respect to the middle frame 17. In this embodiment, these door opening sensors are both turned on in the open state and turned off in the closed state. However, these door opening sensors may be configured to be OFF in the open state and ON in the closed state.
Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can detect both the open/close state of the middle frame 17 with respect to the outer frame 15 and the open/close state of the front frame 20 with respect to the middle frame 17.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a group of operation buttons operated by the player are arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b that accepts a prepaid card return operation as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to the main control board 100, which will be described later. 1 As an operation unit that is electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, a performance button that can accept operations performed by the player to switch the performance that occurs during the game or to obtain 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) for instructing up, down, left, and right operations, respectively. Note that each operating section is provided with a sensor for detecting an operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operating section based on a change in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, the upper cursor button 38a and the lower cursor button 38b are used to adjust the volume of the sound output from the speaker 33, which will be described later. It is operated to adjust the brightness of the device 80 and the like.
Further, on the side of the upper ball receiving tray 27, a movable decoration body 22 is provided which is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown).

A ball extraction mechanism 36 is provided at the lower part of the lower ball tray 29 to discharge the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward. By operating this ball extracting mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed at the bottom of the lower ball receiving tray 29 opens, and game balls naturally fall and are discharged from the bottom opening.
Although not shown, the upper ball tray 27 is provided with a mechanism that, when operated, moves the stored balls to the lower ball tray 29, similar to the ball extraction mechanism 36. By operating both mechanisms 36, it becomes 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. Further, 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 disposed inside each of them. There is. The speaker 33 and the frame lamp 35 can output sounds or turn on or off in conjunction with effects, error effects, etc. that occur during the game.

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

The main display section 81 can display a variable display of symbol rows that is performed in conjunction with a variable display on a first special symbol display device 91 or a second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and can also display various other effects. can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the symbol rows (decorative symbols) displayed on the main display section 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol rows. The direction of the variable display of each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, an up-down direction, a left-right direction, a depth direction, or a combination thereof (diagonal direction).
Here, the depth direction refers to a pattern row that extends from the back of the main display section 81 toward the front or vice versa, even though it is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display section 81. A virtual direction that is perceived by a player in a display mode that uses a method (for example, perspective) that gives the impression of a variable display.
In addition, the decorative designs in this embodiment include a "1 design" imitating the number "1", a "2 design" imitating the number "2", a "3 design" imitating the number "3", "4 design" imitating the number "4", "5 design" imitating the number "5", "6 design" imitating the number "6", "7 design" imitating the number "7"'', an "8 symbol" imitating the number "8", and a "9 symbol" imitating the number "9", and these symbols are provided in each symbol row. In the following explanation, "1 design", "3 design", "5 design", "7 design", and "9 design" will be collectively referred to as "odd number design", and "2 design" and "4 design". , "6 symbols" and "8 symbols" may be collectively referred to as "even symbols."

Each of the sub-display sections 82 is not only provided mainly to display performance images related to the performance, but is also configured to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub-display section 82a are on the upper side with respect to the main display section 81, the left sub-display section 82b is on the left side with respect to the main display section 81, and the right sub-display section 82c is on the left side with respect to the main display section 81. Each of the sub-display sections 82 is configured to be movable from its initial position to a position overlapping the decorative pattern display area of the main display section 81.

Note that the effect display device 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 employs a liquid crystal display device. The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be 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 a display area of the symbol display device 90. Special symbols and normal symbols are displayed on the symbol display device 90.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is arranged in a position that is less visible to the player than the main display section 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display section 81. .
The arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is just an example, and the arrangement and number of LEDs related to the symbol display device 90 are limited to this example. It is not something that will be done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol change that determines whether or not to operate a 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.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol as "special symbol 1", and the second special symbol as "special symbol 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of a symbol change that determines whether or not to operate a normal electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The normal symbols in this embodiment are displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
Note that the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "Puzu", and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as "Electric Chew".

Further, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol retention lamp 94, a second special symbol retention lamp 95, and a normal symbol retention lamp 96 in addition to the above-mentioned display device.
The first special symbol holding lamp 94 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol variations of the reserved special symbol 1, and the second special symbol retaining lamp 95 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol variations of the reserved special symbol 2. The normal symbol holding lamp 96 makes it possible to specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the reserved common symbol, and both have two LED lighting modes (in this embodiment, only the right side is always lit = 1, and the left and right sides are always lit = 1). 2. Right side blinking + left side constant lighting = 3, left and right blinking = 4), it is possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following explanation, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 and then stopped is referred to as "symbol variation of the special symbol", and the following In the description, a symbol variation in which a regular symbol is stopped and displayed after the regular symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as a "symbol fluctuation of a regular symbol."
In addition, in the following explanation, the variable display of the symbol row (decorative pattern) displayed on the main display section 81 mentioned above will be distinguished from the "design variation of the special pattern" and "the pattern variation of the regular pattern". It is sometimes referred to as "symbol variation".
In addition, in the following explanation, when it is simply referred to as "symbol variation", unless otherwise specified, it means the symbol variation of the special symbol.

As shown in FIG. 4, on the front surface of the game board 50, obstacles such as a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and decorative members are placed, so that the game ball that is launched can roll. A gaming area 50a is defined in the area.
Further, on the left side and above the gaming area 50a, a curved outer rail 51 and an inner rail 53 are arranged to guide the game ball launched by rotating the operating handle 31 to the upper part of the gaming area 50a. has been done. Note that the outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the gaming area 50a as a reference. Here, the windmill 52 is a nail-shaped mechanism for changing the falling direction of the game ball.

The game machine 10 is capable of adjusting the strength of the launch of the game ball by changing the amount of rotational operation (for example, the rotation angle) of the operating handle 31, and the first flow path where the game ball that is launched more weakly rolls. Various obstacles are arranged in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls through either X or the second flow path Y where the game ball that is hit more strongly rolls. In addition, in the following explanation, launching the game ball into the first channel X may be referred to as "left-handed hitting", and launching the gaming ball into the second channel Y may be referred to as "right-handed hitting".

In FIG. 4, the major winning openings 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 are shown as the main winning openings, but the illustrated winning openings are just examples. , and their number and arrangement may be changed as appropriate.

Two big prize openings 55 are arranged at the lower right part of the gaming area 50a. A big winning hole sensor 72 is attached to the big winning hole 55, and winning to the big winning hole 55 is determined based on the detection result of the big winning hole sensor 72, and the number of prizes associated with the big winning hole 55 is determined. A ball is awarded.
More specifically, the big winning hole 55 has a first big winning hole 55a and a second big winning hole 55b, and the big winning hole sensor 72 has a first big winning hole sensor 72a and a second big winning hole. The first big winning hole sensor 72a is attached to the first big winning hole 55a, and the second big winning hole sensor 72b is attached to the second big winning hole 55b. Then, 13 prize balls are awarded in both cases where it is determined that the first prize winning hole 55a is won and when it is determined that the second prize winning hole 55b is won.
In addition, in this embodiment, compared to the case where the game balls roll from the first flow path Each obstacle is arranged so as to roll toward 55b.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the grand prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that convertably transitions to an open state in which it is easy to enter the big prize opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the prize, and is switched between the open state and the closed state by the special electric accessory solenoid 66. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 includes a first special electric accessory 65a and a second special electric accessory 65b, and above the first big prize opening 55a is the first special electric accessory 65a. is arranged, and a second special electric accessory 65b is arranged above the second big prize opening 55b. Furthermore, the special electric accessory solenoid 66 includes a first special electric accessory solenoid and a second special electric accessory solenoid, and the first special electric accessory solenoid 65a is in an open state or The second special electric accessory 65b transitions to either the open state or the closed state by the second special electric accessory solenoid.

In addition, the first special electric accessory 65a is in an open state in at least a part of the small winning game that is set due to the small winning being derived by the special figure correctness judgment, and along with this, the first special electric accessory 65a is in an open state. Winning into the winning opening 55a is allowed. In this way, when the first special electric accessory 65a is in the open state, it becomes easier to enter the first big prize opening 55a, so the small winning game can greatly increase the chance of winning prize balls. , it can be said that this is an advantageous gaming state.
In this embodiment, the small win game also functions as a means for generating a jackpot game. Specifically, the first grand prize opening 55a is provided with a V winning area (not shown), so that a part of the game ball that enters the first grand prize opening 55a passes through this V winning area. It is configured. Then, when the game ball passes through the V winning area, a jackpot game occurs after the small win game related to the passage ends.
In addition, in the small winning game, if the cumulative amount of time during which the first special electric accessory 65a is in the open state in the first small winning game is within the specified time (1.8 seconds in this embodiment), the jackpot game described later is executed. Similarly, the open state and the closed state of the first special electric accessory 65a may be set alternately, and the open state of the first special electric accessory 65a may be provided a plurality of times in one small winning game.

The second special electric accessory 65b is in an open state in at least a part of the jackpot game that is set due to the jackpot being derived by the special figure correctness determination described later, and accordingly, the second special electric accessory 65b is opened. 55b is allowed. In this way, when the second special electric accessory 65b is in the open state, it becomes easier to enter the second big prize opening 55b, so the jackpot game that greatly increases the chance of winning prize balls, It can be said that this is an advantageous gaming state.
Furthermore, in the jackpot game, the open state and closed state of the second special electric accessory 65b are set alternately, and one open state (sometimes referred to as a "round", and the total number of rounds that occur in one jackpot) (may be referred to as the "number of rounds") ends based on a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls entering the second grand prize opening 55b, and the second special electric The accessory 65b is in a closed state. In addition, one open state also ends based on the elapse of a sufficient time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) for a predetermined number of game balls to enter the first grand prize opening 55a. do.
Here, in one round, when the second special electric accessory 65b is set from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls, it cannot be set to the closed state immediately. . Therefore, in one round, more than 10 game balls may enter the first grand prize opening 55a, and such winning may be referred to as over-winning.
In addition, in the above-mentioned small win game, an over-win may occur as well as during the jackpot game. And, similar to the over winning in the jackpot game, the winning in excess of the number of winnings to the second big winning opening 55b at which the small winning game (open state of the second special electric accessory 65b once or multiple times) ends. Although it may be defined, in a small winning game, the time during which the second special electric accessory 65b is in the open state is shorter than in a jackpot game, so in a small winning game, a winning after the said time has elapsed is considered an over winning. Good too.

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

The second starting port 59 is arranged at the lower right portion of the gaming area 50a. A second starting port sensor 71 is attached to the second starting port 59, and a winning in the second starting port 59 is determined based on the detection result of the second starting port sensor 71, and the prize is associated with the second starting port 59. The number of prize balls given (in this embodiment, 1) is awarded.
In at least a part of the case where a winning related to the second starting opening 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special drawing 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second starting port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so that they roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is disposed in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The normal electric accessory 61 is a member that convertably transitions between an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting port 59 and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball, and the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 transitions to either the open or closed state.
More specifically, the normal electric accessory 61 is in an open state during at least a part of the game with a winning pattern that is won by the fluctuation of the pattern of the normal pattern, and accordingly, the winning to the second starting opening 59 occurs. is allowed. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to enter the second starting port 59, so the symbol fluctuation of the special drawing 2 is suppressed by the prize ball while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls. The chances of being executed can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is located at the right center of the gaming area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and winning at 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 is determined at the gate 63, the symbols of common symbols are changed.
In addition, in this embodiment, each obstacle is set so that more game balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. things are arranged.

The general winning hole 67 is arranged at the lower left part of the gaming area 50a. A general winning hole sensor 73 is attached to the general winning hole 67, and a winning to the general winning hole 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning hole sensor 73, and a number ( In this embodiment, the prize ball 4) is awarded.
In addition, in this embodiment, more game balls roll toward the general prize opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged, but each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning hole 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . Further, a plurality of general winning holes 67 may be provided.

The out port 69 is arranged at the bottom of the gaming area 50a. Game balls that are hit into the game area 50a and do not enter the above-mentioned winning holes fall into the out hole 69 and are treated as out balls.
In this embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 is provided for detecting a game ball (hereinafter referred to as an "out ball") that has entered the input prize opening and the out opening.

In addition to the above-mentioned sensors, the game board 50 also includes a magnetic detection sensor for detecting magnetism and a radio wave detection sensor for detecting radio waves (both (also not shown) is provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, on the back side of the game board 50, there are a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub-control board case 209 in which the first sub-control board 200 is stored, and a second sub-control board case 209. The second sub-control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is stored, the power control board case 509 in which the power control board 500 is stored, and the payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is stored are installed, and the first sub-control board case 309 is installed. In addition to the back surfaces of the control board case 209 and the second sub-control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 that covers a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
Note that the main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear switch 43.
Further, the board case and cover covering each board are made of transparent members, and the corresponding board is visible through each case and cover.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, on the first sub-control board 200, a volume adjustment section 83 that is operated to adjust the volume, and a brightness adjustment section 84 that is operated to adjust the brightness are provided. . The first sub-control board case 209 houses the first sub-control board 200 so as to expose the volume adjustment section 83 and the brightness adjustment section 84 to the outside, and the opening/closing cover 45 houses the volume adjustment section 83 and the brightness adjustment section 84. It is installed to avoid 84. Therefore, in the state shown in FIG. 5, that is, the first sub-control board 200 is stored in the first sub-control board case 209 and the opening/closing cover 45 is attached, the volume adjustment section 83 and the brightness adjustment section 84 are Operation is possible.
The volume adjustment section 83 and the brightness adjustment section 84 are so-called rotary switches, and in this embodiment, the volume adjustment section 83 can be adjusted to one of three stages: high volume, medium volume, and low volume. It is possible to adjust the brightness adjustment unit 84 to any one of three levels: high brightness, medium brightness, and low brightness. Note that the volume adjustment section 83 and the brightness adjustment section 84 are not limited to rotary switches, but may also employ sliding switches. Further, the volume adjustment section 83 and the brightness adjustment section 84 may be switches provided on a different board from the first sub-control board 200 as long as they are electrically connected to the first sub-control board 200. . Further, as long as it is provided on the back side of the game board 50, its installation position is not limited.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic and electrical components such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup power supply based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is comprised of a backup power supply circuit 502 and a power interruption detection circuit 503 that detects a power interruption (when the voltage supplied by the normal power supply drops to a predetermined voltage).
Further, a power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and assuming that primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. A normal power supply circuit 501 generates a normal power supply, and supplies power to electronic and electrical components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). is supplied.
Further, when a power outage is detected by the power outage detection circuit 503, the power supply control board 500 transmits a power outage signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, first sub control board 200, and payout control board 400. Send to.
Further, the backup power supply circuit 502 is configured to be charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply equipment on the gaming island.
Note that the backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power failure detection circuit 503 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 may be provided.

Further, on the back side of the game board 50, above the open/close cover 45, a game ball tank 46 is arranged in which game balls supplied from the ball supply equipment of the game island are stored. 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 paid out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. The ball is then delivered to the upper ball receiving tray 27.

Up to this point, 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 be implemented with another structure.

<About the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the control configuration provided in the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may include a control configuration not shown in FIG. 6.

The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various calculation processes related to the game, a ROM 102 that stores data such as control programs and various lottery tables, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area and buffer memory as a temporary storage area, and peripheral boards. It is equipped with an I/O port 104 that inputs and outputs signals to and from each device, and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system separate from the program processing by the CPU 101 and generates random numbers (hard random numbers). are interconnected 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 a backup power supply generated in a backup power supply circuit, which will be described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various information is backed up so that when the power is restored after a power outage, the gaming machine 10 can return to the state immediately before the power outage using the data. It is composed of For example, in addition to data such as the stack pointer and each register held when a power outage occurred, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (playing stopped state or playing enabled state), the current special drawing drawing state, the current Information related to the game, such as the state of the general drawing lottery, etc., is to be backed up.

In this embodiment, in addition to at least an area in which information related to such games is stored (sometimes referred to as an area related to games in the RAM 103), the complement of the checksum and the area related to games in the RAM 103 are stored. The area where the backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as a game-related backup information area of the RAM 103) is backed up. Then, when the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 returns using the various information stored in the backed-up gaming-related area of the RAM 103 and the gaming-related backup information area of the RAM 103.
Note that there are no restrictions on the specific method of backup in this embodiment. For example, an area of the RAM 103 to be backed up may be implemented with a configuration that can hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power outage state. As another example, different hardware may be provided in the RAM 103 for a first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in a power-off state and a second memory that is referenced when the gaming machine 10 is in operation. In that case, the gaming 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. All you have to do is recover to the second memory.

In addition, the main control board 100 includes a first starting hole sensor 70, a second starting hole sensor 71, a big winning hole sensor 72 (first big winning hole sensor 72a, second big winning hole sensor 72b), and a general winning hole sensor 73. , gate sensor 74, out-ball sensor 75, middle frame door opening sensor 76, front frame opening sensor 77, etc., and receives detection signals from these sensors via the I/O port 104. It is configured so that it can be input to the CPU 101. Although not shown, in addition to these sensors, the main control board 100 is also electrically connected to a full tank detection sensor, a magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detection sensor, and is connected via the I/O port 104. , is configured to be able to input detection signals from these sensors to the CPU 101.

The main control board 100 also 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 retention lamp 94, a second special symbol retention lamp 95, and a normal symbol retention lamp. 96, it is electrically connected to the normal electric accessory solenoid 62 and the special electric accessory solenoid 66, and is 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. The main control board 100 is connected to enable communication only in the direction, and various production control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200.
Note that 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 send data. It is composed of
Further, in this embodiment, a parallel transmission method is adopted for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be adopted.

The first sub-control board 200 serves as a temporary storage area, a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processing related to game performances based on performance control commands from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores data such as performance control programs and various lottery tables, etc. It is equipped with a RAM 203 that functions as a work area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and each device. The main controls related to game performance are executed according to a control program stored in the game machine.
Note that the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the production button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation section.

In addition, the first sub-control board 200 issues an image control command that instructs the second sub-control board 300 to display an image in the production control process based on the production control command from the main control board 100, and instructs adjustment of brightness. A brightness adjustment command, an audio control command that instructs the audio to be output to the audio control board 310, a volume adjustment command that instructs to adjust the volume, lamp control data for controlling the lighting of various lamps such as the frame lamp 35, and movable decorations. Movement control data and the like for controlling the movement of movable bodies such as the body 22 and the sub-display section 82 are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 and the audio control board 310 for bidirectional communication, and each control command (image control command, brightness adjustment command, audio control command, While the volume adjustment command) is sent from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300 or the audio control board 310, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command was successfully received is sent as a response. ) is transmitted from each control board (second sub-control board 300, audio control board 310) to first sub-control board 200.

Further, the first sub-control board 200 is electrically connected to the frame lamp 35 and transmits lamp control data via the I/O port 204. The frame lamp 35 is configured such that lighting is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.
The lamp control data is generated according to the brightness determined based on the adjustment results obtained by operating the brightness adjustment section 84, the left cursor button 38c, and the right cursor button 38d. Therefore, in this embodiment, the frame lamp 35 can be turned on with the brightness determined based on the adjustment result. The brightness in this embodiment can be set in a range of 10 levels from brightness 1 to brightness 10, and the brightness increases in this order. Furthermore, each time the brightness is adjusted, the first sub-control board 200 sends a brightness adjustment command containing data that specifies the adjusted brightness (hereinafter referred to as "brightness specification data") to the second sub-control board. Send to 300. Note that the adjusted brightness is also reflected in the brightness of the displayed image.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various calculation processes related to image production 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. It is equipped with a RAM 303 that functions as a work area and buffer memory, and an I/O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and each device. 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 performance determined by the performance 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 audio data in accordance with the content of the performance based on control signals received from the CPU 301. The VDP is a so-called image processor that reads image data stored in the image ROM in response to instructions from the CPU 301, processes the image data, and sends the generated image data to the main display section 81 and sub display section 82. do. Further, a high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing image data read from the image ROM is connected to this VDP.

The audio control board 310 includes a CPU 311 that performs various calculation processes related to audio production based on audio control commands from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 312 that stores audio control programs, audio data, etc., and a workpiece that serves as a temporary storage area. It is equipped with 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 each device. is configured to perform specific control. Therefore, the audio control board 310 reads the audio data stored in the ROM 312 in response to the audio control command received from the first sub-control board 200, synthesizes the read audio data, and generates the final audio data after synthesis. can be transmitted to the speaker 33 via an amplifier, and the speaker 33 can output sound.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU, ROM, and RAM (all not shown).
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally, and controls the payout unit 48 to be driven to pay out game balls based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. At the same time, the ball feeding mechanism and the firing mechanism are driven synchronously based on the amount of operation of the operating handle 31 to control the firing of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 includes a normal power supply circuit that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic and electrical components such as the above-mentioned control board, and a backup circuit that generates a backup power supply based on the primary power supply supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island. It is comprised of a power supply circuit and a power interruption detection circuit (both not shown) that detects a power interruption (the voltage supplied by the normal power source drops by a predetermined voltage).
Further, a power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500, and assuming that primary power is supplied from the power supply equipment of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 is turned on. Normal power is generated in the normal power supply circuit, and power is supplied to electronic and electrical components including the above-mentioned control boards (main control board 100, first sub-control board 200, second sub-control board 300, and payout control board 400). Supplied.
Further, when a power outage is detected by the power outage detection circuit, the power supply control board 500 sends a power outage signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400. Send.
Further, the backup power supply circuit is configured to be charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply equipment on the gaming island.
Note that the backup power supply circuit may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power failure detection circuit may not be provided on the power supply control board 500, but instead of being provided on the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400. They may be provided for each.

<About the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. Note that the functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may include a functional configuration that is not shown in FIG. 7. Furthermore, when explaining the functional configuration, reference will be made to FIGS. 8 to 12 as necessary.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes a ball entry determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main reservation control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special lottery means 130, a regular 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 recovery processing execution means 175, and A cutoff processing execution means 180 is provided, and these means are functional representations of what is realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described using FIG.

The main information storage means 160 is a means for temporarily storing data read out by the means included in the main control board 100, data derived by calculations in the means, etc. in respective storage areas. . In particular, the data (effect control commands) 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.

Ball entry determining means 110 determines whether or not a ball has entered each winning hole based on the detection result of a sensor provided in each winning hole.

The main random number generation means 115 is capable of generating multiple types of random numbers with different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and at the timing when a winning in the winning opening is determined, the main random number generating means 115 generates one or more random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105. Obtain (latch) a random number.
More specifically, when it is determined that a prize has been won in the first starting hole 57 or the second starting hole 59, the main random number generating means 115 generates a random number for determining whether the special pattern is correct or not, and a special pattern stopping pattern, which will be described later. Obtain random numbers for lottery and random numbers for special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery. When it is determined that the gate 63 has won, a random number for determining the validity of a common symbol, a random number for a common symbol stop symbol lottery, and a random number for a common symbol variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the corresponding main information storage means 160. Store in storage area.
Note that the random number circuit 105 monitors whether the multiple types of random numbers that it updates itself are updated normally or not, and if an update abnormality occurs in which the random numbers are not updated normally, the random number circuit 105 Information indicating that the abnormality has occurred is written in a specific storage area. Therefore, the CPU 101 can grasp that an update abnormality in the random number circuit 105 has occurred.

The main reservation control means 120 performs control regarding the reservation of symbol fluctuations of special symbols and symbol fluctuations of regular symbols. Regarding special figure 1, the random numbers for special figure validity judgment, random numbers for special figure stop symbol lottery, and random numbers for special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which are obtained by winning in the first starting opening 57, are specially selected. It is held (stored) as the operation hold information shown in FIG.
More specifically, the main reservation control means 120 adds 1 each time the operation reservation information of the special symbol 1 is reserved, and the operation reservation information of the special symbol 1 is used (in the lottery of the special symbol lottery means 130). A holding counter (hereinafter referred to as the "Special Figure 1 Holding Counter") is decremented by 1 for each time the special drawing 1 holding counter is used. The operation reservation information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 reservation counter of the main information storage means 160, and each time the operation reservation information is used, the used operation reservation information is cleared and the remaining operation reservation information is stored. The information is controlled to be moved (shifted) from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 holding counter which is one less than the current special figure 1 holding counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 holding counter.
Moreover, the main reservation control means 120 performs the same control as the above-mentioned control regarding the special figure 2 and general figure separately from the special figure 1, and the reserve counter of the special figure 2 is called the special figure 2 reserve counter. Therefore, the upper limit of the value of the special figure 2 reservation counter in this embodiment is 4.
In addition, in the following explanation, "suspension of operation suspension information" may be expressed as "suspension of symbol variation."
In addition, when the main reservation control means 120 updates (adds or subtracts) the operation reservation information (reservation counter) of Tokuzu 1 or Tokuzu 2, the main reservation control means 120 performs production control including the Tokuzu 1 reservation counter and the Tokuzu 2 reservation counter. A command (pending command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 can suspend the start of the special symbol fluctuation until the fluctuation start condition is satisfied.

The advance determination means 125 executes advance determination for a look-ahead effect targeting the operation reservation information at least in part when the operation reservation information of the special symbol is suspended at a predetermined advance determination timing.
More specifically, the preliminary determination means 125 reads out each random number of the operation suspension information that has been suspended this time, and performs preliminary determination for each of the special pattern validity determination, special pattern stop symbol lottery, and special pattern variation 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 that will be executed later.
Further, the advance determination means 125 generates a production control command (advance determination command) including the derived result of the advance determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In addition, as described above, the advance determination command is transmitted at least in part when the special symbol operation suspension information is suspended at a predetermined advance determination timing (it is generated and the transmission command is stored in the main information storage means 160). (stored in the storage area), so it will be sent following the above-mentioned pending command. Here, the timing of the predetermined preliminary determination refers to the time when the jackpot game is not in progress, and furthermore, in this embodiment, when the operation suspension information of the special symbol 1 is suspended during the high accuracy of the general symbol, which will be described later, , Since the preliminary determination is regulated, the transmission of the preliminary determination command corresponding to the preliminary determination is also regulated.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 is equipped with a prior determination means (prior determination means 125) that refers to the result of the validity determination regarding the pending special symbol variation before the special symbol variation is started. .

The special pattern lottery means 130 includes a special pattern validity determination means 131, a special pattern stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special pattern fluctuation pattern deriving means 133. Processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. The special symbol lottery means 130 reads out the earliest operation suspension information among the operation suspension information held in the main information storage means 160 when the special symbol variation start condition is satisfied.
Here, the fluctuation start condition is a condition that is determined whether or not it is satisfied individually for each of Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2, and more specifically, during a jackpot waiting period and a jackpot game, which will be described later. This is a condition that is satisfied if neither of the following is true and the symbol variation of the same special symbol is not in progress. That is, in this embodiment, the symbol variation related to the special symbol 1 and the symbol variation related to the special symbol 2 may be executed in parallel.
In addition, in this embodiment, for example, the fluctuation start condition related to special figure 1, such as a situation where both the operation reservation information related to special figure 1 and the operation reservation information related to special figure 2 are suspended at the end of the jackpot game, etc. A situation may occur in which the and the fluctuation start conditions related to special pattern 2 are satisfied at the same time, but in such a situation, the earliest operation pending information related to special pattern 2 is read out and the symbol fluctuation related to special pattern 2 is executed. Immediately after starting, the earliest operation pending information related to the special figure 1 is read out and the symbol variation related to the special figure 1 is started.
Further, when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied at the same time as the suspension of operation reservation information, the operation reservation information is not suspended by the main reservation control means 120, and the operation reservation information is directly read out by the special symbol lottery means 130. You may also do so.

8(a) to 8(e), FIG. 9(a), FIG. 9(b), and FIG. 10(a) to FIG. 10(c) are lottery tables used in the main control board 100. FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically illustrating the same, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In addition, in a lottery using a 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 in a predetermined order (only one target lottery value is used). If so, the number of additions is one time), and the result corresponding to the lottery value in which a carry (overflow) has occurred is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the explanation regarding the lottery table, names are attached to the lottery tables for convenience of explanation, but if data such as lottery values included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is stored in an identifiable manner in each ROM, Often these names do not specify the area where the data is stored. The illustrated lottery table may include items listed for convenience of explanation, or "-" or "0" as lottery values, but these do not necessarily indicate data stored in each ROM. isn't it. Then, results with "-" or "0" written as the lottery value will not win. Furthermore, if a lottery value that is the same as the random number range used for the lottery (the number of random numbers that can be obtained within the range) is listed in the lottery table, the result will be derived 100%, so the lottery is not necessarily performed. There is no need to do so. In addition, if the total value of the lottery values used in one lottery matches the random number range used in the lottery, a carry will always occur when adding the last lottery value, so this addition will not be necessary. In that case, the lottery value itself used for the addition becomes unnecessary.

The special pattern validity determining means 131 reads a random number for determining the validity of the special pattern for each symbol change, and uses the read random number and a lottery table for determining the validity of the special pattern to determine whether the winner is a jackpot or a loss by lottery. Execute the special figure appropriateness determination.
FIG. 8(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for judging whether the special drawing is correct or not according to the special drawing 1, and since the range of random numbers used in the judgment is 0 to 65535, in this embodiment In the special figure correctness determination regarding the special figure 1, a jackpot is derived with a probability of 328/65536 (approximately 1/199.8). In this embodiment, in the special pattern correctness determination regarding the special pattern 1, a small hit and a specific loss are not derived (the probability of being determined is zero).
In addition, in the implementation of the present invention, the probability that a specific loss is derived in the special pattern correctness judgment related to special drawing 1 may be a probability exceeding zero, but the probability that a specific loss is derived in the special pattern correctness judgment related to special drawing 2 may be higher than zero. It is preferable to be lower than the derived probability.

A specific loss is not determined in the special figure variation based on the winning of a game ball in the first starting hole, or a specific loss is determined in the special pattern variation based on the winning of a game ball in the first starting hole. In other words, the probability that the winning result is lower than the probability that a specific error is determined in the special figure fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting slot.
As a result, players can enjoy the benefits of specific losses only during the period in which the symbol fluctuations related to Special 2 after the time-saving exit are absorbed, or the benefits of specific losses are given preferential treatment during the period, so players' expectations for the period It can enhance the feeling.

On the other hand, FIG. 8(b) is a lottery table for determining the validity of the special symbol for special symbol 2, and the range of random numbers used in this determination is from 0 to It is 65535. Therefore, in this embodiment, a jackpot is derived with a probability of 328/65536 (approximately 1/199.8), a small hit is derived with a probability of 8296/65536 (approximately 1/7.9), and a small win is derived with a probability of 1710/65536 (approximately 1/7.9). A specific loss is derived with a probability of approximately 1/38.2).
In this way, in this embodiment, there is only one type of probability that a jackpot will be derived by the special figure correctness judgment related to each special figure, and the probability that a jackpot will be derived by the special figure correctness judgment is the same as the special figure 1 and the special figure 1. 2 is the same.
However, as described above, the small win game that is set due to the small win being derived by the special figure correctness determination functions as a means for generating the jackpot game. Therefore, in the special pattern correctness judgment related to special pattern 2, including the case where a jackpot game is caused by a small winning game, a jackpot game is more likely to occur than in the special pattern correctness judgment related to special pattern 1, and the probability is ( 8296+328)/65536 (approximately 1/7.6). The probability is 10 times the probability (approximately 1/199.8) that a jackpot will be derived from the special drawing correctness judgment. This is the upper limit of the probability defined by (in this embodiment, it is higher than approximately 1/32.0).

When the result of the special pattern correctness determination is a jackpot, the special pattern stopping pattern lottery means 132 reads a random number for the special pattern stopping pattern lottery, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for the special pattern stopping pattern lottery. The stop symbols of the special drawings are determined by lottery.
FIG. 8(c) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special symbol 1 stop symbol lottery when deriving a jackpot, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, when a jackpot is derived in the special pattern correctness judgment related to special pattern 1, pattern A has a probability of 90/100 (approximately 1/1.11) and pattern A has a probability of 10/100 (1/10). Symbol B is determined as the stop symbol.
Here, for symbol A, the number of rounds in the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is 3, and after the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is finished, the general lottery state described later is a state with high probability (hereinafter simply referred to as "normal symbol"). The special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB (sometimes simply referred to as "PB") is a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB (sometimes referred to as "Figure High Accurate"). On the other hand, for symbol B, the number of rounds in the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is 10, and after the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is finished, the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state is high and accurate, similar to symbol A. Becomes PB.

FIG. 8(d) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when deriving the jackpot, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is the same as the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. It is 0-99. Therefore, when a jackpot is derived in the special pattern correctness determination related to special pattern 2, pattern a is determined as the stop pattern with a probability of 100/100 (1/1).
Here, the number of rounds for the symbol a in the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol is 10, and after the jackpot game related to the stopped symbol ends, it becomes the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state PB.

Furthermore, FIG. 8(e) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for the special figure 2 stop symbol lottery when deriving a small hit, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, when a small hit is derived in the special pattern correctness determination related to special pattern 2, pattern b is determined as the stop pattern with a probability of 100/100 (1/1).
Here, the number of rounds in the jackpot game caused by the small win game and the derivation state of the special symbol fluctuation pattern after the end of the jackpot game are determined by the type of stop symbols related to the small win game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8(e), the number of rounds in the jackpot game caused by the small win game related to symbol b is 10, and after the jackpot game ends, the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB becomes.
In addition, when the result of the special pattern correctness determination does not result in a jackpot, the special pattern stop symbol lottery means 132 selects pattern C when the special pattern 1 is a loss, and selects pattern C when the special pattern 2 is a loss and a specific loss when the special pattern 2 is a loss. The symbol c is set as the stop symbol, and for other losses, the symbol d is determined.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 determines whether or not at least one of the jackpot and the small hit will be won with the start of the special symbol fluctuation, and detects a specific loss in some cases when neither the jackpot nor the small hit is won. In other words, the specific loss can be determined at least in the special pattern variation (symbol variation related to special pattern 2) based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting hole.

The special pattern variation pattern deriving means 133 is equipped with a plurality of types of special pattern variation pattern lottery tables that are referred to when determining a special pattern variation pattern, and based on the current special pattern variation pattern derivation state and the result of the current special pattern validity determination. Based on this, select one special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table to determine the current special pattern fluctuation pattern, and use the selected special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery table and random numbers for special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery to create one special pattern. A figure variation pattern is determined, and a variation time is determined based on the determined special figure variation pattern.
Although details such as transition conditions will be described later, the special pattern variation pattern derivation state in this embodiment includes a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, and There is a special figure variation pattern derivation state PD.

FIG. 9(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving a special pattern variation pattern used in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. be. Therefore, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is wrong in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, there is a probability of 900/1000 (approximately 1/1.11) that the special pattern variation pattern HNP1 will be 52/1000 ( The special pattern fluctuation pattern HRP has a probability of about 1/19.2), HSP1-A has a probability of 13/1000 (about 1/76.9), and the probability of 11/1000 (about 1/90.9) HSP1-B has a probability of 9/1000 (about 1/111), HSP2-A has a probability of 7/1000 (1/143), HSP2-B has a probability of 5/1000 (1/200), and HSP3 has a probability of 5/1000 (1/200). -A is determined to be HSP3-B with a probability of 3/1000 (approximately 1/333). In addition, in this case, special figure variation patterns ASP1-A to special figure variation patterns ASP-C are not determined. In addition, although the details will be described later using FIG. 9(b), when the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP1 is determined, the special pattern fluctuation pattern is further changed using the value of the special pattern 1 holding counter at the time of the start of symbol fluctuation. be identified.
On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, the special pattern variation pattern ASP1-A will be 110/100% with a probability of 90/1000 (approximately 1/11.1). The special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP1-B has a probability of 1000 (about 1/9.09), the special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP2-A has a probability of 135/1000 (about 1/7.41), and the probability has 165/1000 (about 1/7.41). Special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP2-B has a probability of 1/6.06), special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP3-A has a probability of 180/1000 (approx. 1/5.56), and special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP3-A has a probability of 220/1000 (approx. 1/4). The special pattern variation pattern ASP3-B is determined with a probability of .56), and the special pattern variation pattern ASP-C is determined with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10). In addition, in this case, special figure variation patterns HNP1 to special figure variation patterns HSP3-B are not determined.
In addition, in the explanation regarding the special figure variation patterns of this embodiment, when two special figure variation patterns are described with "~" in between, the feature written in the front is changed according to the order described in FIG. The description of the special figure variation pattern that exists between the figure variation pattern and the special figure variation pattern described later is omitted. This also applies to FIGS. 9(b), 10, and 11, which will be described later.

FIG. 9(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving the special symbol fluctuation pattern used when the special symbol fluctuation pattern HNP1 is determined. The special figure fluctuation pattern is further specified using the value of the counter.
First, as shown in FIG. 9(b), the special figure variation pattern HNP1 includes a special figure variation pattern HNP1-A with a variation time of 3200 ms (milliseconds), a special figure variation pattern HNP1-B with a variation time of 5600 ms, and a variation pattern HNP1-B with a variation time of 5600 ms. There is a special figure variation pattern HNP1-C with a time of 8000 ms and a special figure variation pattern HNP1-D with a variation time of 11200 ms, and the variation time is longer in this order.
The random numbers used in this lottery (different from the random numbers used in the lottery according to the lottery table shown in FIG. 9(a)) range from 0 to 999. Therefore, when the special figure 1 reservation counter = 3 (hold 3), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-A is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Similarly, when the special figure 1 reservation counter = 2 (hold 2), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-A has a probability of 150/1000 (approximately 1/6.67), and the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-A is 850/1000 (approximately 1/6.67). 1.18) If the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP1-B is determined with a probability of Pattern HNP1-A has a probability of 150/1000 (approximately 1/6.67), and special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP1-B has a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25), and special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP1-C has a probability of 800/1000 (1/1.25). , is determined, and when the special figure 1 reservation counter = 0 (hold 0), the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1-B has a probability of 50/1000 (1/20), The special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP1-C is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (approximately 1/1.18), and the special pattern fluctuation pattern HNP1-D is determined with a probability of 850/1000 (approximately 1/1.18).
In this way, when the special figure fluctuation pattern HNP1 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "basic special figure fluctuation pattern") is determined, the special figure fluctuation pattern (variation time) are different. More specifically, the smaller the value of the special figure 1 pending counter, the easier it is to determine a long symbol variation (the larger the value of the special figure 1 pending counter, the easier it is to determine a short variation time). In addition, the basic special pattern variation pattern is not determined in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, and special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, which will be described later.

FIG. 10(a) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving a special pattern variation pattern used in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. be. Therefore, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss or a specific loss in the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, the special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP-D1 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). Ru. In addition, in this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-D1 is not determined.
On the other hand, in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot or small hit in the last symbol variation during time saving, 1000/1000 ( The special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-D1 is determined with a probability of 1/1). In addition, in this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-D1 is not determined.

FIG. 10(b) shows a lottery table for deriving a special pattern variation pattern that is used in the symbol variation related to special pattern 2 that is reserved in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA. This is a schematic diagram, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss due to the symbol variation related to the above-mentioned special pattern 2, the special pattern variation pattern HSP-D2 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). In addition, in this case, the special figure variation pattern HSP-D3 and the special figure variation pattern ASP-D2 are not determined.
If the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a specific loss due to the symbol variation related to the above-mentioned special pattern 2, the special pattern variation pattern HSP-D3 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). In addition, in this case, the special figure variation pattern HSP-D2 and the special figure variation pattern ASP-D2 are not determined.
If the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a jackpot or small hit with the pattern variation related to the above special pattern 2, the special pattern variation pattern ASP-D2 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). . In addition, in this case, the special figure variation pattern HSP-D2 and the special figure variation pattern HSP-D3 are not determined.

FIG. 11(a) schematically shows a lottery table for deriving a special pattern variation pattern that is used until the remaining number of times of time saving becomes 2 in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD. The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, until the remaining number of time shortening (general pattern high accuracy) in the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PC becomes 2 (this is the symbol fluctuation related to special pattern 2, the last symbol fluctuation in that time saving (hereinafter referred to as the final fluctuation) If the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss for the pattern variation (excluding symbol variation), there is a probability of 600/1000 (approximately 1/1.67) that the special pattern variation pattern HNP2 will The special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP-E is determined with a probability of /1000 (approximately 1/3.33), and the special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP-F is determined with a probability of 100/1000 (1/10). In addition, in this case, special figure variation patterns ASP-E to special figure variation patterns ASP-G are not determined.
On the other hand, if the result of the special pattern correctness judgment becomes a jackpot or a small hit before the remaining number of times in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD reaches 2, 300 /1000 (approximately 1/3.33) probability of special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP-E, 600/1000 (approximately 1/1.67) probability of special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP-F, 100/1000 (1/1.67) probability The special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-G is determined with a probability of /10). In addition, in this case, special figure variation patterns HNP2 to special figure variation patterns HSP-F are not determined.

FIG. 11(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving a special pattern variation pattern used in the final symbol variation in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, The range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, if the final variation in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD results in a loss or a specific loss in the special pattern validity judgment, 1000/1000 (1/1) The special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-H is determined by probability. In addition, in this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-H is not determined.
On the other hand, if the final variation in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD results in a jackpot or small hit, the 1000/1000 (1/1) The special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-H is determined by probability. In addition, in this case, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-H is not determined.

FIG. 11(c) is a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, and is a special pattern used in the pattern variation related to special pattern 2 suspended in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD. It is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for deriving a variation pattern, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, if the result of the special pattern validity determination is a loss due to the symbol variation related to the above-mentioned special pattern 2, the special pattern variation pattern HZP1 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). In addition, in this case, special figure variation pattern HZP2 and special figure variation pattern AZP are not determined.
If the result of the special pattern validity determination is a specific loss due to the symbol variation related to the above-mentioned special pattern 2, the special pattern variation pattern HZP2 is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). In addition, in this case, the special figure variation pattern HZP1 and the special figure variation pattern AZP are not determined.
When the result of the special pattern propriety determination is a jackpot or small hit in the symbol variation related to the above-mentioned special pattern 2, the special pattern variation pattern AZP is determined with a probability of 1000/1000 (1/1). In addition, in this case, special figure variation pattern HZP1 and special figure variation pattern HZP2 are not determined.

At the start of symbol variation, the special symbol variation pattern deriving means 133 generates a performance control command (variation start command) that includes the determined special symbol stop symbol and the determined special symbol variation pattern as a result of the special symbol propriety determination. The command is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

Similar to the special symbol lottery means 130, the common symbol lottery means 135 reads out the earliest pending operation information among the pending operating information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbol of the common symbol is not changing. , Using the read random number, execute a judgment of the validity of the general pattern to determine the validity of the general pattern, and as a result of the judgment of the normal pattern, the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to be in an open state. In this case, a regular pattern stopping pattern lottery is performed in which the stopping symbols of the regular pattern are determined by lottery, and a regular pattern fluctuation pattern lottery is performed in which the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) of the general pattern is determined by lottery.
More specifically, in determining the validity of a common map, there are two types: a state in which the state of the lottery drawing has a high probability (high probability of the drawing state) and a state in which the lottery state has a low probability (sometimes abbreviated as "low probability" of the drawing state). Although the illustration of the lottery table is omitted, in this embodiment, in the case of a high-accuracy game, there is a probability of 65,535/65,536 that the game will be a hit, and the remaining probability of 1/65,536 is that it will be a loss. If the winning pattern is low or accurate, the probability of hitting a winning pattern is 1/65536, and the remaining probability is 65535/65536 of losing. It should be noted that if the normal pattern is low and accurate, it may be arranged so that the normal pattern does not hit (65536/65536 results in a loss).

In the regular pattern stop symbol lottery, similar to the special pattern stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the common pattern stop symbol lottery is created from multiple types of stop symbols with different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, in the case of a loss in the normal pattern validity determination, the stopping pattern is uniformly determined as in the special pattern 1 and the special pattern 2.

In addition, in the general pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, similar to the special pattern fluctuation pattern lottery, one general pattern fluctuation pattern is selected from multiple types of general pattern fluctuation patterns by lottery using a lottery table for general pattern fluctuation pattern lottery (not shown). A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that a high probability of a common pattern has a higher probability of deriving a winning result compared to a low probability of a common pattern, and is more advantageous than a low probability of a common pattern. Particularly, in the present embodiment, in the special pattern validity determination regarding the special pattern 2, the probability of winning a small win that can cause a jackpot game is higher than in the special pattern validity determination related to the special pattern 1.
As described above, the second starting port 59 and the gate 63 allow more game balls to enter the second starting point when they roll from the second flow path Y than when they roll from the first flow path X. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll toward the opening 59. For this reason, right-handed hitting is recommended for Futu Kotaku. On the other hand, left-handed batting is recommended for fuzu low-accuracy.

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 according to the determined jackpot symbol when the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot.
In addition, at the time of starting a jackpot, the jackpot game control means 140 generates a performance control command (jackpot start command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the jackpot. Sometimes, a performance control command (jackpot end command) including the 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.

The symbol display control means 145 causes the first special symbol display device 91 to display the special symbol 1 in a variable manner according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the special symbol 1, and after the variation time has elapsed, the symbol is determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stop symbol shown. Similarly, according to the variation time based on the special symbol variation pattern of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is displayed in a variable manner on the second special symbol display device 92, and after the variation time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped determined by the special symbol lottery. Special drawing 2 is stopped and displayed with the pattern.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special symbol game timer for managing the display time (fluctuating time, stop display time) of the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2, and when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. (at the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes "0"), generates a production control command (variation stop command) to request fixed stop (fixed display) of the decorative pattern, and stores the command in the main information storage means. 160 in the transmission command storage area.

Further, the symbol display control means 145 causes the ordinary symbol to be displayed in a variable manner on the ordinary symbol display device 93 according to the ordinary symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the ordinary symbol, and after the fluctuation time has elapsed, the ordinary symbol is displayed by a regular symbol stop symbol lottery. The determined stop symbol is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a common symbol game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of common symbols.

When the result of the special drawing lottery is a jackpot, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the second special electric accessory solenoid after the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and activates the second special electric accessory 65b. The special symbol is released according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. In this way, in the jackpot game in which the second special electric accessory 65b is released, one opening/closing operation of the second special electric accessory 65b is considered as one round game, and the round game is divided into a specified number of rounds (in this example). This is a gaming state in which 16R, 9R, 8R) are executed consecutively.
Further, if the result of the special figure correctness determination is a small hit, the electric accessory controller 150 outputs a control signal to the first special electric accessory solenoid after the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the electric accessory controller 150 outputs a control signal to the first special electric accessory solenoid. A small winning game is realized by opening the object 65a according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol. As described above, in the small winning game, when the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the first big winning opening 55a, a jackpot game occurs. At that time, following the end of the small winning game, the electric accessory control means 150 opens the second special electric accessory 65b according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the special symbol related to the small winning game, and To realize a jackpot game caused by a small jackpot game.
And, as mentioned above, the first big winning hole 55a and the second big winning hole 55b receive more game balls when they roll from the second flow path Y than when they roll from the first flow path X. An obstacle such as a game nail is arranged so that the player rolls toward the second starting port 59. Therefore, in jackpot games or small win games, right-handed hitting is recommended.

In addition, when the electric accessory control means 150 wins the ordinary drawing lottery, it outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62 to move the ordinary electric accessory 61 according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the ordinary drawing. Let it open.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can win a jackpot when the special symbol fluctuation that won a jackpot ends, or when the game ball passes through a specific area during a small winning game that is performed after the special symbol fluctuation that won a small hit ends. In other words, it includes a jackpot game control means (jackpot game control means 140) for playing games.

The gaming state control means 155 controls the general lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 makes the symbols low and low at the start of the jackpot game, and at the end of the jackpot game, the symbols are changed a prescribed number of times (in this embodiment, once or seven times). It is assumed to be accurate until the end.

Moreover, the game state control means 155 controls the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. The transition of this special figure variation pattern derivation state will be explained with reference to FIG. 12. In addition, FIG. 12 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state.
As shown in FIG. 12, the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation states are: special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA in which the general pattern is low and accurate, special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB in which the standard pattern is high and accurate, and special pattern pattern derivation state in which the general pattern is high and accurate. It is composed of a fluctuation pattern derivation state PC and a special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PD which is normal, high, and accurate, and these special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation states are set except during a jackpot game. The transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (v). Transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot of symbol A or symbol B, and transition condition (ii) is that the symbol change related to special figure 2 has been executed once. The transition condition (iii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot of symbol b, or the end of the jackpot game related to the small win of symbol c, and the transition condition (iv) is the end of the jackpot game related to the jackpot of symbol b, and the transition condition (iv) is the symbol change related to special pattern 2 seven times. This has been executed, and the transition condition (v) is that the symbol c corresponding to the specific loss is stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PA in which the regular symbol is low and accurate.
Here, a specific loss is determined in the symbol fluctuations related to the special pattern 2 performed in the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB, the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, and the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PD, which are normal and high accuracy. There is a case where the symbol c is stopped and displayed, but in such a case, the state transition is not performed and the original time-saving game state remains. This is to avoid overlapping of time-saving game states.
Note that the number of symbol changes in transition condition (ii) and transition condition (iv) can be changed as appropriate, and may be the same number of times. In addition, it is not limited to the number of symbol changes related to special pattern 2, but also the number of symbol changes related to special pattern 1, the total number of pattern changes related to special pattern 1 and special pattern 2, and the game ball in the V winning area. It may be replaced by the number of small winning games that ended without winning.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 is equipped with a gaming state management means (gaming state control means 155) that manages the gaming state, and the gaming state managed by the gaming state management means includes a normal gaming state (normal, low probability, special figure variation pattern derivation state PA), and a time-saving gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal gaming state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB with high accuracy of regular figures, special figure variation In other words, it includes the pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD).
In addition, the gaming machine 10 operates in a time-saving gaming state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB or special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB) in at least part of the time when the jackpot game ends (when transition condition (i) or transition condition (iii) is satisfied). Variation pattern derivation state PC) is set, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state (when transition condition (ii) or transition condition (iv) is satisfied), the normal gaming state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PA) can be translated as something that is set.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 is configured such that the special pattern variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port (second starting port 59) is in a time-saving gaming state (a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB in which the regular pattern is high and accurate), When it is started in the variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD) and a specific loss is determined in the special figure variation, a new time-saving gaming state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PD) is not set. , can be translated as things.
In this way, you cannot receive a new time reduction as a benefit of a specific loss during the time reduction, so you can increase your expectations for the period in which you can use up the pending symbol fluctuations related to special symbol 2 after the time reduction. The sharpness can enhance the gameplay according to the present invention.

Although not shown in FIG. 12, when the transition condition (i) is satisfied in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, a new special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is set, and the special figure variation pattern When the transition condition (iii) is satisfied in the derivation state PC, a new special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC will be set.

In addition, when the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is updated, the game state control means 155 generates a performance control command (game state designation command) that includes information that can specify the updated special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. Then, the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

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

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. If it is determined that there is an error state, a production control command (error command) including information that can identify the error state is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In this embodiment, the error state determined by the main error control means 165 includes, for example, a main board error based on the occurrence of the update abnormality described above, a magnetic error based on magnetic detection by a magnetic detection sensor, and a radio wave detected by a radio wave detection sensor. A radio wave error based on the detection of a game ball by the gate sensor 74, a right-handed error based on the detection of the opening of the middle frame 17 by the middle frame opening sensor 76, or the detection of the opening of the front frame 20 by the front frame opening sensor 77. These include a door opening error and a full tank error based on the detection of game balls by a full tank sensor. Note that the occurrence of an error state according to the present embodiment is monitored during the playable state, which will be described later.
To summarize the conditions under which some of these errors occur, as described above, the main board error is an error state indicating an update abnormality in the random number circuit 105, and occurs when the update abnormality occurs. Next, a magnetic error is an error state that occurs when magnetic detection by the magnetic detection sensor occurs continuously for 500 ms, and a radio wave error is an error state that occurs when the number of radio wave detections by the radio wave detection sensor (total number of times since the last power-on) is detected. This is an error condition that occurs when this occurs a total of five times. In addition, a right-handed error is an error state that occurs when the gate sensor 74 detects the game ball three times in normal times (normal pattern low accuracy) (the number of detections is reset after 1000 ms has passed since the last detection). The full tank error is an error state that occurs when the full tank detection sensor is ON, that is, when the game ball is detected by the full tank sensor.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, among these error states, main board errors, magnetic errors, and radio wave errors are treated as error states with relatively high importance (hereinafter simply referred to as "high-importance error states"). ing. Therefore, when these highly important error states occur, the main error control means 165 not only turns on the security signal, but also controls the payout control board 400 to control the firing of game balls, etc. Execute game progress regulation processing to prevent progress.
Here, the security signal is a type of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 10 to equipment outside the gaming machine (data display device, hall computer). Including the following explanation, turning the security signal ON refers to starting outputting the security signal, and turning the security signal OFF refers to ending outputting the security signal. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the process of turning off the security signal does not take into account the elapsed time since the security signal was turned on, but the elapsed time is taken into consideration, that is, a certain period of time has passed since the security signal was turned on. The security signal may not be turned off before the time elapses. In addition, in this embodiment, when a magnetic error and a radio wave error occur, the process of turning on the security signal is executed, but the above-mentioned game progress regulation process may not be executed on the payout control board 400. .
In addition, when these error states with high importance occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute notification effects that can specify which error state has occurred. .
Furthermore, these highly important error states can only be canceled (the error state can be terminated) by a power outage and the security signal related to the error state is turned OFF due to a power outage. (The ON state is maintained until the power is cut off.)
Note that the above-mentioned error state with high importance is just an example, and other error states may be provided as the error state.

On the other hand, for error states of relatively low importance (hereinafter simply referred to as "error states of low importance"), such as the right hit error, door open error, and full tank error, the firing of game balls is not regulated. A state in which the game can proceed is maintained. In addition, when these error states occur, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 execute notification effects that can specify which error state has occurred.
In addition, a right-handed hit error ends when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state ends, and a door opening error ends when the middle frame opening sensor 76 detects the closed state of the middle frame 17 or the front frame door opens. The full tank error ends when the sensor 77 detects the closed state of the front frame 20, and the full tank error ends when the full tank detection sensor no longer detects the game ball. Note that when these error condition termination conditions are satisfied, a production control command (return command) indicating that the termination conditions are satisfied is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In addition, the above-mentioned error state with low importance is an example, and as the error state, the big winning opening sensor 72 is activated after a predetermined period of time has passed since the big winning opening 55 during the jackpot game was closed. Other error states such as an abnormal winning error that occurs when a game ball is detected may be provided, and when these error states are provided, a notification effect related to the error state is executed. Incidentally, the abnormal prize winning error may be terminated when the execution of the notification effect related to the error state is completed, similarly to the above-mentioned right hit error.
Note that in this embodiment, an error state with a high degree of importance is executed with priority over the above-mentioned error state with a low degree of importance.

The main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command toward 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 addition, each production control command is, in principle, transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

The power restoration processing execution means 175 includes a restoration state setting means 176 and a game ready state transition means 179.

The recovery state setting means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of power interruption immediately before the power restoration, the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power restoration, and the opening of the inner frame at the time of power restoration. A return state setting process for setting a return state is executed based on the state of the door sensor 76. The return states set by this process include a game stop state and a game enabled state (sometimes accompanied by RAM clearing process and sometimes not accompanied by RAM clearing process).
Specifically, if 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 opening sensor 76 at the time of power restoration. In addition, if there is no abnormality in the RAM 103 at the time of power restoration and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (pressed state) at the time of power restoration, the RAM The clear process is executed and the game ready state is set (if the middle frame door opening sensor 76 is OFF when the power is restored, the RAM clear process is not executed and the game ready 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 restoration, a gaming enabled state is set without executing the RAM clearing process. Note that when the RAM clearing process is executed, the normal, low, and certain patterns will be set.
Here, the game stop state means that the process according to the detection result of the sensor installed in each winning opening is not executed (there is no need to see the detection result of the sensor itself), and the game cannot proceed. This is the return state. The game enabled state is a return state in which it is possible to proceed with the game by executing processing according to the detection results of the sensors provided in each winning opening.

Also, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is determined by the RAM abnormality check that is performed at the beginning of the recovery state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the target area). If the backup flag is stored (if 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 target area and determining that the target area is normal if the calculation result is 0, otherwise determining that the target area is abnormal. ) is executed on the game-related area of the RAM 103.

The gameable state transition means 179 executes a gameable state transition process to transition to the gameable state when the gameable state is set.
Specifically, in the game-enabled state transition process, if the output of the security signal is ON, a process of turning OFF the output of the security signal and initial settings of the device are executed.
In addition, in the initial settings of the device, a launch permission command is sent to the payout control board 400 to permit the launch of game balls, settings are made to enable balls entering each winning slot, and the random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting data for this purpose is executed.

The power cutoff processing execution means 180 executes the power cutoff processing based on receiving the power cutoff signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for an area related to gaming in the RAM 103, a checksum of the area is derived, a complement of the checksum is stored in a backup information area related to gaming of the RAM 103, and a process is performed for the area. A process is executed to turn on a backup flag indicating that a power cut process has been executed (store the backup flag in the game-related backup information area of the RAM 103).

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generation means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 245, a volume adjustment means 250, and a brightness It is equipped with an adjustment means 255, a sub-information storage means 260, and a 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 expressed functionally.
Here, the sub-information storage means 260 temporarily stores data read out by the means included in the first sub-control board 200, data derived by calculations in the means, etc., in respective storage areas. It is a means. Further, the production 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 subcommand management means 270. In the following explanation, it will be simply stated that the production 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 subcommand management means 270. Sometimes expressed as receiving.

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

The normal performance control means 220 includes a performance mode control means 221, a performance route determination means 222, a sub-holding control means 223, a pre-read performance control means 224, a performance content determination means 225, a decorative symbol control means 226, and a jackpot performance control means 227. Be prepared.

The performance mode control means 221 controls the transition of the performance mode in a manner consistent with the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side, when a game state designation command is received. Here, the production mode is one that allows the player to recognize the type of production mode that is currently set. This is realized by outputting BGM corresponding to the production mode from the speaker 33.
The performance modes in this embodiment include a normal mode, a jackpot mode, a character gathering mode, and a consecutive chance mode.
The special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (general pattern low certainty) mainly corresponds to the normal mode, and the jackpot game corresponds to the jackpot mode.
The character gathering mode corresponds to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB (general pattern high accuracy) and the pattern variation related to the special pattern 2 that was suspended during the stay period (the pattern variation related to the special pattern 2 after the so-called time-saving exit). .
Special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD (both are regular patterns and high accuracy) and symbol fluctuations related to special pattern 2 that was reserved during the stay period (symbols related to special pattern 2 after the so-called time-saving exit) (variation) is supported by continuous mode.

As mentioned above, the performance mode (character gathering mode) that is set in the time-saving gaming state (special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB) that can be set when the jackpot game resulting from the jackpot related to special drawing 1 is finished; The production mode (continuous chance mode) that is set in the time-saving game state (special symbol variation pattern derivation state PD) that can be set when a specific loss is determined is different.
In this embodiment, the specification is such that a specific loss is determined only by the symbol fluctuation related to special 2, and the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB that changes at the time of the first hit and the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state that changes during the consecutive winnings. Since the state PD and the state PD have different meanings, they are treated as separate production modes.

On the other hand, the production mode that is set in the time-saving gaming state (special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PC) that can be set when the jackpot game resulting from the jackpot related to special drawing 2 is finished, and the performance mode that is set when a specific loss is determined. The production mode set in the settable time-saving game state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PD) is the same (both are consecutive chance modes).
In this embodiment, the specification is such that a specific loss is determined only by the symbol variation related to special 2, and both the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD transition during consecutive winnings. Since it is in a gaming state, the performance mode is the same.

When the production route determining means 222 receives a preliminary determination command, the production route determining means 222 determines a production corresponding to the currently suspended symbol variation based on the preliminary determination result included in the command (in this embodiment, the special pattern variation pattern). Decide (set) the route. In addition, if the special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the symbol variation is the above-mentioned special symbol variation pattern HNP1, the production route determining means 222 does not determine the production route when the advance determination command is transmitted. At the start of symbol variation, a production route is determined based on the special symbol variation patterns (special symbol variation patterns HNP1-A to special symbol variation patterns HNP1-D) included in the variation start command.
Here, the production route is the production from the start to the end of the symbol variation, which defines the process of production that notifies the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the symbol variation, and is executed in the symbol variation. The content of the performance will be determined by a performance content determining means 225, which will be described later, according to a performance route corresponding to the symbol variation.

In this embodiment, in the normal mode, one different production route corresponds to each of the special figure fluctuation patterns shown in FIGS. 9 to 11, regardless of the type of normal mode currently set. These production routes include a loss production route that notifies you that the result of the special symbol correctness judgment in this symbol change is a loss (neither a jackpot nor a small hit), and a loss production route that notifies you that the result of the special symbol validity judgment in this symbol variation is a loss (neither a jackpot nor a small hit), and a special symbol in this symbol variation. It is broadly divided into jackpot production routes that notify that the result of the judgment is a jackpot or a small win. Furthermore, the loss performance route includes a non-development loss performance route in which no development performance is performed, and a development loss performance route in which a development performance is performed. Here, the development effect is mainly performed after the decorative symbols reach the reach state (a state in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed except for one symbol row, and the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a fluctuating manner). Refers to a production that notifies whether the result of special symbol validity judgment in symbol variation is a jackpot or small hit. In this embodiment, there are three types of symbol variations related to the special figure 1 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, development effects A to development effects C, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB and the special figure variation. In the pattern variation related to special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA after exiting the pattern derivation state PB, there is one type of development effect D, which is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC or the special figure variation pattern derivation state. There are three types of development production E to development production G in the remaining two times of time saving in PD, special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or final variation and special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC in special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD or In the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA after exiting the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD, there is one type of development performance H. Note that these advanced effects are also executed in the jackpot effect route. Below, the contents of the production route corresponding to each special figure variation pattern will be explained.

In the development productions corresponding to the losing production route (development productions excluding development production C and development production G), a series of productions corresponding to each development production are executed, and at the end of the series, a judgment is made as to whether the special symbol is correct or not for this symbol change. It is announced that the result is a loss or a specific loss. On the other hand, in the development production corresponding to the jackpot production route, a series of productions corresponding to each development production is executed, similar to the development production corresponding to the loss production route, and at the end of the series, a judgment is made as to whether the special symbol is correct or not in this symbol change. It is announced that the result is a jackpot or a small win. That is, all of the development performances other than the development performance C and the development performance G can be said to be performances that notify that the result of the special symbol validity determination in the current symbol variation is a jackpot, small hit, loss, or specific loss. On the other hand, since the development performance C or the development performance G does not correspond to the losing performance route, these development performances can be said to be performances that notify that the result of the special symbol validity determination is a jackpot or a small win.
In addition, in this embodiment, one production route corresponds to one special symbol variation pattern. Therefore, in the following explanation, the production route for the special figure variation pattern may be simply expressed 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 may be determined from the plurality of production routes corresponding to the determined special figure variation pattern. Just do it.

The above-mentioned non-development losing performance route corresponds to the production route corresponding to the special figure variation pattern HNP1-A to special figure variation pattern HNP1-D, special figure variation pattern HRP, and special figure variation pattern HNP2.
Specifically, in special pattern variation patterns HNP1-A to special pattern variation pattern HNP1-D, and special pattern variation pattern HNP2, the decorative symbols are not in the reach state and the decorative symbols are in the random state (all symbol rows are By stopping and displaying the same decorative pattern in each pattern row (in a state where the pattern is stopped and the same decorative pattern is not stopped), a production route that notifies you that the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern change is a loss corresponds. . Here, the same decorative pattern refers to a decorative pattern imitating the same number, and portions other than the numbers (such as character images to be described later) constituting the decorative pattern may be different. Similarly, different decorative patterns refer to decorative patterns imitating different numbers.
In the special pattern variation pattern HRP, the decorative symbol enters the reach state without pseudo variation, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a random position without executing the development effect described later. This corresponds to a production route that notifies you that the result of the special drawing validity determination is a loss. Here, pseudo-variation refers to the stoppage of decorative symbols based on certain rules (for example, "5 symbols - 7 symbols - 6 symbols") during the period before the development performance starts. It refers to the period divided by the stoppage of the decorative pattern (in which the seven patterns stop), etc. Therefore, it can be said that a pseudo fluctuation occurs only when the number of pseudo fluctuations becomes two. That is, if the decorative pattern fluctuates only once before forming a ready-to-reach state, it can be said that no pseudo-variation occurs, and in this case, it can also be said that one pseudo-variation is executed. Note that although the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations in this embodiment is three times, the maximum number of pseudo fluctuations is not limited to this, and any number of times that is two or more may be adopted.

Special figure variation pattern HSP1-A to special figure variation pattern HSP3-B, special figure variation pattern HSP-D1 to special figure variation pattern HSP-D3, special figure variation pattern HSP-E, special figure variation pattern HSP-F, and special figure variation pattern HSP-D3 The above-mentioned development loss performance route corresponds to the figure fluctuation pattern HSP-H.

For example, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, special figure variation pattern HSP-D1 to special figure variation pattern HSP-D3, special figure variation pattern HSP-E, and special figure variation pattern HSP-F. corresponds to a performance route in which the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo fluctuation, and then a developed performance is executed to notify that the result of the special pattern validity judgment in the current pattern fluctuation is a loss.
The types of development effects that correspond to each of the above special pattern variation patterns are different from each other, special pattern variation pattern HSP1-A has development effect A, special pattern variation pattern HSP1-B has development effect B, and special pattern variation pattern HSP1-B has development effect B. HSP-D1~Special figure variation pattern HSP-D3 has development effect D, special figure variation pattern HSP-E has development effect E, special figure variation pattern HSP-F has development effect F, special figure variation pattern HSP-H corresponds to development performance H, respectively.

In the special pattern variation pattern HSP2-A and the special pattern variation pattern HSP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo variations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is a loss. This corresponds to the production route in which the development production that informs the event is executed. In addition, similar to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure variation pattern HSP2-A has the development effect A. , Special figure variation pattern HSP2-B corresponds to development effect B.
In the special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-A and the special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three pseudo fluctuations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern fluctuation is a loss. This corresponds to the production route in which the development production that informs the event is executed. In addition, similar to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A and the special figure variation pattern HSP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure variation pattern HSP3-A has the development effect A. , Special figure variation pattern HSP3-B corresponds to development effect B.

Special figure variation pattern ASP1-A to special figure variation pattern ASP3-B, special figure variation pattern ASP-C, special figure variation pattern ASP-D1, special figure variation pattern ASP-D2, special figure variation pattern ASP-E, special figure variation pattern The above-mentioned jackpot production route corresponds to the variation pattern ASP-F and the special figure variation pattern ASP-H.

For example, special figure variation pattern ASP1-A, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, special figure variation pattern ASP-D1, special figure variation pattern ASP-D2, special figure variation pattern ASP-E, special figure variation pattern ASP-F. In this case, the decorative symbol enters the reach state without any pseudo variation, and then a development effect is executed to notify that the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this symbol variation is a jackpot or a small hit, and the development effect is executed. This corresponds to a performance route in which the decorative patterns are stopped and displayed in alignment after the end.
The types of development effects corresponding to each of the above-mentioned special pattern variation patterns are different from each other, and the special pattern variation pattern ASP1-A has development effect A, the special pattern variation pattern ASP1-B has development effect B, and the special pattern variation pattern ASP1-B has development effect B. ASP-D1 and special figure variation pattern ASP-D2 have development effect D, special figure variation pattern ASP-E has development effect E, special figure variation pattern ASP-F has development effect F, and special figure variation pattern. ASP-G corresponds to development effect G, and special figure variation pattern ASP-H corresponds to development effect H, respectively.

In the special pattern variation pattern ASP2-A and the special pattern variation pattern ASP2-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through two pseudo variations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is a jackpot. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies the user of this situation is executed, and after the development performance ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in alignment. In addition, similar to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure variation pattern ASP2-A has the development effect A. , development effect B corresponds to the special figure variation pattern ASP2-B.
In the special pattern variation pattern ASP3-A and the special pattern variation pattern ASP3-B, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state through three pseudo variations, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is a jackpot. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies the user of this situation is executed, and after the development performance ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in alignment. In addition, similar to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, the types of development effects corresponding to each special figure variation pattern are different from each other, and the special figure variation pattern ASP3-A has the development effect A. , development effect B corresponds to special figure variation pattern ASP3-B.
In the special pattern variation pattern ASP-C and the special pattern variation pattern ASP-G, the decorative pattern becomes a reach state without pseudo variation, and then the result of the special pattern validity judgment in this pattern variation is a jackpot or small hit. This corresponds to a performance route in which a development performance that notifies the user of the situation is executed, and after the development performance ends, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in alignment. Incidentally, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP-C corresponds to the developed effect C, and the special figure variable pattern ASP-G corresponds to the developed effect G.

In this way, in this embodiment, by making the same development effects correspond to each other, the effect route related to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A is changed to the effect route related to the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A with respect to the effect route related to the special figure variation pattern HSP1-A. For the production route related to HSP1-B, use the production route related to special figure variation pattern ASP1-B, and for the production route related to special figure variation pattern HSP2-A, use the production route related to special figure variation pattern ASP2-A, The production route related to the special pattern variation pattern ASP2-B is used for the production route related to the special pattern variation pattern HSP2-B, and the production route related to the special pattern variation pattern ASP3-A is used for the production route related to the special pattern variation pattern HSP3-A. The production route is set to the production route according to the special figure variation pattern HSP3-B, and the production route according to the special figure variation pattern ASP3-B is set to the production route according to the special figure variation pattern HSP-D1. - The production route related to D1 is the production route related to the special pattern variation pattern HSP-D2, and the production route related to the special pattern variation pattern ASP-D2 is specially set to the production route related to the special pattern variation pattern HSP-G. It is associated with the figure variation pattern ASP-G. As a result, the content of the performances of the associated performance routes will match from the start to just before the end (the timing at which the result of the special symbol validity determination is shown by the developed performance related to the performance route). Therefore, in the symbol variations in which these development effects (development effects other than development effect C and development effect G) are executed, it is possible to make the player feel a sense of expectation for winning the jackpot or small hit, and these development effects The above-mentioned special figure variation pattern in which the production route to be executed is determined can also be called a special figure variation pattern that makes you expect a jackpot or small win.

In addition, the special figure variation pattern ASP-C and the special figure variation pattern ASP-G do not have a corresponding development loss production route. Therefore, at the time when the development performance C or the development performance G is executed in the symbol variation, the player can be made to definitely recognize the winning of the jackpot or small win. Therefore, it can be said that the production route corresponding to the special pattern fluctuation pattern is a production route that will ensure the winning of the jackpot or small hit, and the special pattern variation pattern will correspond to the special pattern variation that will ensure the winning of the jackpot or small hit. It can also be said to be a pattern.

The special figure variation pattern HZP1, the special figure variation pattern HZP2, and the special figure variation pattern AZP are executed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA after coming out of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD. This is a special pattern variation pattern exclusively for symbol variation related to special pattern 2, which does not correspond to any development production, and does not correspond to either the loss production route or the jackpot production route described above. I can say that.
The special figure variation pattern HZP1, the special figure variation pattern HZP2, and the special figure variation pattern AZP have a shorter variation time than any of the special figure variation patterns corresponding to the advanced production.
Further, the variations of the decorative symbols corresponding to each of the special symbol variation pattern HZP1, the special symbol variation pattern HZP2, and the special symbol variation pattern AZP are controlled so that the symbols become random or aligned without forming a reach state.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 9(a), if the result of the special symbol validity judgment is a loss, the special symbol corresponding to the production route in which the advanced production A is executed within the range in which the number of pseudo fluctuations is the same. It becomes difficult to determine the figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP1-A) in the order of the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP1-B) corresponding to the production route in which the advanced production B is executed. If the result of the special figure correctness judgment is a jackpot, the special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, the special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A), and the special figure variation pattern (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP1-B) corresponding to the production route in which the advanced production B is executed. As described above, the advanced performance C is executed only when a jackpot is won.
Therefore, expectations for winning the jackpot can be increased in the order of development presentation A, development presentation B, and development presentation C.

Similarly, as shown in FIG. 11(a), if the result of the special figure validity judgment is a loss, the special figure fluctuation pattern HSP-E and the development effect F corresponding to the effect route in which the development effect E is executed are It becomes difficult to determine the special figure variation pattern HSP-F corresponding to the performance route to be executed. Then, when the result of the special figure correctness determination is a jackpot or a small hit, the special figure variation pattern ASP-E corresponds to the production route in which the advanced production E is executed, and the special pattern variation pattern ASP-E corresponds to the production route in which the developed production F is executed. The special figure fluctuation patterns ASP-F are more likely to be determined in the order. As described above, the advanced performance G is executed only when a jackpot or small hit is won. Therefore, expectations for winning a jackpot or a small win can be increased in the order of development performance E, development performance F, and development performance G.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9(a), if the result of the special pattern validity judgment is a loss, the special pattern fluctuation pattern (for example, , special figure variation pattern HSP1-A), special figure variation pattern corresponding to the production route in which the number of pseudo variations is 2 (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP2-A), production in which the number of pseudo variations is 3 times It becomes difficult to determine in the order of special figure variation patterns (for example, special figure variation pattern HSP3-A) corresponding to the route. If the result of the special figure correctness determination is a jackpot, a special figure fluctuation pattern (for example, special figure fluctuation pattern ASP1-A) corresponding to a production route in which pseudo fluctuations do not occur within the range of the same type of development production, A special figure variation pattern corresponding to a production route in which the number of pseudo variations is 2 (for example, special figure variation pattern ASP2-A), a special figure variation pattern corresponding to a production route in which the number of pseudo variations is 3 times (for example, , special figure fluctuation pattern ASP3-A).
Therefore, as the number of times the pseudo fluctuation is executed increases, the expectation of winning the jackpot can be increased.

In addition, as mentioned 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 Pattern ASP-C is a special pattern fluctuation pattern that becomes a reach state without pseudo fluctuations, and is similar to special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP2-A, special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP2-B, special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP2-A, and special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP2-B. The fluctuation pattern ASP2-B is a special pattern fluctuation pattern that becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and is a special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-A, a special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-B, a special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP3-A, and a special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP3-B. The fluctuation pattern ASP3-B is a special figure fluctuation pattern that becomes a reach state with three pseudo fluctuations.
Therefore, the time it takes to reach a reach state is a special pattern variation pattern that becomes a reach state without pseudo fluctuations, a special pattern variation pattern that becomes a reach state with two pseudo fluctuations, and a special pattern that becomes a reach state with three pseudo fluctuations. The special figure fluctuation patterns become longer in order. However, in the symbol fluctuation where the special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP-C is determined, the special pattern fluctuation pattern that becomes a reach state without going through other pseudo fluctuations (special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP1-A, special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP1-B, It takes longer to reach the reach state than the special figure variation pattern ASP1-A and the special figure variation pattern ASP1-B).

By the way, in the above explanation, it was explained that the development effect mainly refers to the effect of notifying the result of the special pattern validity judgment in the current pattern change using the decorative pattern after the decorative pattern has reached the reach state. The development performance D and the development performance H are different.
Specifically, development performance D and development performance H, in addition to the current symbol variation (final variation), notify the result of the special pattern propriety judgment in the symbol variation related to special symbol 2 that has been suspended during the final variation. It's a performance.

When the sub-holding control means 223 receives a holding command (hereinafter, it may simply be expressed as the occurrence of a holding prize winning), the sub-holding control means 223 applies information on the special drawing 1 holding counter and the special drawing 2 holding counter included in the command. Based on this, effect data for displaying the number of pending images corresponding to the special figure 1 pending counter is set in the display area of the main display section 81 (display area 813 etc. to be described later). It should be noted that the pending image is an image that is the target of a pending look-ahead effect that changes in various ways to suggest the degree of advantage such as the expectation level of a jackpot game.
Note that the aspect of the reserved image in this embodiment is expressed, for example, by a difference in color of the image. The form of the pending image is determined by the result of the preliminary judgment included in the preliminary judgment command sent following the pending command, that is, whether or not it is determined to be a jackpot in the special pattern correctness judgment in the symbol variation corresponding to the pending image. The decision will be made by drawing lots based on the following. Specifically, there are normal aspects and special aspects as aspects that can be determined.

When the pre-read effect control means 224 receives the pre-determination command, it determines the content of the pre-read effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
Here, pre-reading performance refers to one or more symbol changes before the start of the pre-reading target symbol change, including the level of expectation for the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the pre-reading target symbol change, and the pre-reading target's This is a performance that suggests the content of the performance performed during symbol variation.
In particular, this embodiment is configured to be able to perform replacement with a premium character image, which will be described later, as a look-ahead effect, and whether or not to perform this effect is determined by character promotion processing, which will be described later.

When the performance content determining means 225 receives the variation start command, the performance content determining means 225 determines the content of the performance to be executed in the current symbol variation according to the performance route already determined by the performance route determining means 222.
More specifically, the performance content determining means 225 determines the content of the performance (performance pattern) for each performance execution timing in symbol variation using a performance pattern lottery table corresponding to the performance route determined by the performance route determining means 222. The decision will be made by lottery, etc. By doing this, it is possible to change the content of the performance related to (performed according to) the determined performance route, and it is also possible to connect the performances in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same performance route is determined, the performance to be performed can be varied.
In addition, the timing for determining the contents of the production is, for example, the start of a pseudo fluctuation (including the start of a symbol fluctuation), and if the pseudo fluctuation starts multiple times in one symbol fluctuation, each pseudo fluctuation The lottery is executed at the start of the fluctuation.

When the decorative pattern control means 226 receives the fluctuation start command, it determines the final combination of the decorative patterns (left pattern, middle pattern, right pattern) based on the determined stop pattern of the special pattern. do.
Specifically, patterns A, a, and c have even-numbered patterns, patterns B, b, and d have odd-numbered patterns, and patterns C and e have random patterns. , we are making it compatible.
In addition, in making the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stopping symbols of the special figure, it is not necessarily necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. For example, if the combination does not increase the expectation of the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped with respect to the above-mentioned correspondence, such as matching even-numbered symbols to pattern b, in some cases (than the proportion of the above-mentioned correspondence), A combination of decorative patterns that differ from the above-mentioned correspondence relationship may be adopted (with a low percentage), and even in such a case, if the combination of decorative patterns to be stopped corresponds to the stopped pattern of the special figure. I can say it.

When the jackpot performance control means 227 receives the jackpot start command, it determines the content of the jackpot performance to notify that the jackpot game is in progress based on information included in the command. Incidentally, the jackpot performance includes a start demonstration performance to notify the start of the jackpot game, a round performance to notify that a round game is in progress, and an end demonstration performance to notify the end of the jackpot game.

The normal performance control means 220 reads the performance data of each device corresponding to the performance at the execution timing of each performance according to the content of the performance determined by the above-mentioned means included in the first sub-control board 200. Note that, if the read performance data includes performance data related to an image, an image control command is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage means 260. Furthermore, if there is performance data related to sound in the read performance data, a voice control command related to sound is generated based on the performance data, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage means 260.

Further, the normal performance control means 220 reads performance data for displaying character images corresponding to each of the final variation and the symbol variation suspended in the final variation in the character gathering mode. Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, for the purpose of improving gaming interest, when multiple symbol variations that result in a jackpot or small win are pending in the character gathering mode, these symbol variations will be handled. The rate at which character images are promoted (replaced) differs depending on the position in which they are held.

Further, the normal performance control means 220 reads performance data for instructing the direction of launching the game ball in accordance with the transition of the performance mode and the progress of the game in the performance mode.
Particularly, in this embodiment, as described above, the special figure character gathering mode is set to range from a high degree of high accuracy to a low degree of generality. As mentioned above, there is basically a correspondence relationship between the performance mode and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state in which the general drawing lottery state differs depending on the type (the recommended game ball launch direction differs). The type of mode can be recognized by the player. Therefore, there is a risk that the player may be forced to launch the game ball disadvantageously, and in response to this, the normal performance control means 220 notifies the player of an instruction regarding the direction of launch of the game ball (hereinafter may simply be referred to as "instruction notification"). By reading out the performance data in stages, it is made easier for the player to recognize the recommended launching direction of the game ball (details will be described later).

In addition, when the return state at the time of power restoration becomes a game-ready state (in a case where RAM clear processing is involved), the normal performance control means 220 notifies the user that the game-ready state has become possible with RAM clear processing. If the return state at the time of power restoration is a game-ready state (without RAM clear processing), it is announced that the game is ready for play without RAM clear processing. Read out the performance data for.
Furthermore, when the return state at the time of power restoration is the game stop state, the normal performance control means 220 notifies you that the game has become stopped and that it is necessary to execute the RAM clear process. Read out the performance data for.
Although the details of these notifications are omitted, it is preferable that they are continuously executed for a certain period of time (for example, 30 seconds) after the execution is started, and any production device that executes the notification does not matter.

When an error command is transmitted, the sub-error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads out effect data for executing an error effect according to the error effect pattern.
Note that the error performance is executed with priority over the fluctuation performance related to symbol variation (the execution of the fluctuation performance is regulated by the execution of the error performance). Here, the error effect is executed with priority when the device involved in the execution of the error effect and the device related to the execution of the variable effect are the same device, and only the error effect is executed on that device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and includes executing the error effect in a manner that is easier to recognize than the variable effect in the device.
Further, the sub-error control means 230 independently (independently from the main error control means 165) determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state, and executes an error effect when it is determined that it is in an error state. The performance data may be read out, and the error state includes, for example, a right-hitting error state determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 when the winning pattern is low.

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 lamp control means 240 stores lamp control data that corresponds to the frame lamp 35 in the performance data read out by the normal performance control means 220. If there is production data, the lamp control means 240 reads lamp control data based on the production data and transmits the read lamp control data to the frame lamp 35.

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

The volume adjustment unit 250 executes a volume adjustment process to adjust the volume, and a volume adjustment command generation process to generate the above-mentioned volume adjustment command.

The volume adjustment process is a process that is executed when the power is restored or when a volume adjustment operation (operation on the upper cursor button 38a or the lower cursor button 38b) is performed.
In the volume adjustment process executed at the time of power restoration, the initial volume at the time of power restoration is set according to the stage of the volume adjustment section 83 at the time of power restoration. More specifically, in this process, when the volume level of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration is high, specific audio playback channels (in this embodiment, audio playback channel CH1 and audio playback channel CH2) ), and if the volume of the audio playback channel excluding the specific audio playback channel is set to 10, and the volume adjustment unit 83 is set to medium volume when the power is restored, the volume is set to the volume of the audio playback channel excluding the specific audio playback channel. 5 is set and when the level of the volume adjustment unit 83 at the time of power restoration is low volume, the volume 1 is set to the volume of the audio reproduction channels excluding the specific audio reproduction channel. Note that the volume adjustment process is not limited to when the power is restored, but may be executed based on the elapse of a predetermined period of time from the end of the most recent symbol variation, and in this case, excluding specific audio playback channels. It may be configured to be executed only when the volume of the audio reproduction channel (current volume) is lower than the volume corresponding to the current stage of the volume adjustment section 83.
Furthermore, in the volume adjustment process that is executed when a volume adjustment operation is performed, the current volume is updated based on the volume adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the upper cursor button 38a, the volume of the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel is set to a volume of 10 as the upper limit. If the volume is set one step higher than the previously set volume and the process is executed by operating the lower cursor button 38b, the audio playback channels excluding the specific audio playback channel with volume 1 as the lower limit The volume is set to a volume that is one step smaller than the volume that was set before the process. Note that the volume adjustment process that is executed when the volume adjustment operation is performed is different from the brightness adjustment process that will be described later, and is executed regardless of whether or not symbol variation is being executed.
Here, in the volume adjustment process, setting the volume to the audio playback channel refers to setting the volume to the storage area corresponding to the audio playback channel of the RAM 203, and when the volume is set to the storage area, In this case, a volume adjustment command corresponding to the volume adjustment of the audio reproduction channel is generated by the volume adjustment command generation process, and then the command is transmitted to the audio control board 310.

As described above, in this embodiment, volume adjustment related to a specific audio reproduction channel is not performed. Therefore, the audio data related to a specific audio reproduction channel is reproduced at a volume that does not depend on the stage of the volume adjustment unit 83 or the result of the volume adjustment operation (in this embodiment, the maximum volume is 10). . In this embodiment, the audio related to the error performance based on the occurrence of the above-mentioned error state (error state with high importance, error state with low importance) is reproduced by a specific audio reproduction channel.
On the other hand, the music produced during the above-mentioned development performance and the sounds related to instruction notifications are played back by sound playback channels other than the specific sound playback channels.
It should be noted that audio related to an error performance based on the occurrence of an error state of low importance may be reproduced by an audio reproduction channel other than a specific audio reproduction channel.

The brightness adjustment unit 255 executes a brightness adjustment process for adjusting brightness and a brightness adjustment command generation process for generating the above-mentioned brightness adjustment command.

The brightness adjustment process is a process that is executed when a brightness adjustment operation (operation on the left cursor button 38c or right cursor button 38d) is performed at the time of power restoration or in a state where symbol variation is not being performed.
In the brightness adjustment process executed at the time of power restoration, the initial brightness at the time of power restoration is set by the stage of the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power restoration. More specifically, in this process, when the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power restoration is set to high brightness, the brightness is set to 10, and the brightness adjustment unit 84 is set to medium brightness at the time of power restoration. In this case, brightness 5 is set, and when the brightness adjustment unit 84 at the time of power restoration is set to low brightness, brightness 1 is set. Note that the brightness adjustment process is not limited to when the power is restored, but may be executed based on the elapse of a predetermined time from the end of the latest symbol variation. In this case, the current brightness is adjusted to the brightness adjustment section. 84 may be performed only if the brightness is less than the brightness corresponding to the current stage of 84.
Furthermore, in the brightness adjustment process that is executed when a brightness adjustment operation is performed, the current brightness is updated based on the brightness adjustment operation. More specifically, in this process, when the process is executed by operating the right cursor button 38d, the brightness is set to one step higher than the brightness that was set before the process, with a brightness of 10 as the upper limit. When the process is executed by operating the left cursor button 38c, the brightness is set to one level lower than the brightness that was set before the process, with brightness 1 as the lower limit.
Here, the brightness is set in the brightness adjustment processing means that the brightness is set in a storage area corresponding to the brightness of the RAM 203, and when the brightness is set in the storage area, the brightness adjustment command is generated. A brightness adjustment command that can specify the brightness after adjustment is generated through the process, and then the command is transmitted to the second sub-control board 300.

In addition, in this embodiment, when the volume adjustment process is executed by performing a volume adjustment operation in a state where symbol fluctuation is not executed, a volume adjustment sound is output (an effect related to the volume adjustment sound). At the same time, the volume adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (the effect data related to the volume adjustment display is set). On the other hand, if the volume adjustment process is executed by performing a volume adjustment operation while the symbol variation is being executed, the volume adjustment display is executed by the main display section 81 without producing the volume adjustment sound. be done.
Note that the volume adjustment sound is output at a volume adjusted by the volume adjustment process, so that the user can actually hear the adjusted volume and recognize the volume. Furthermore, the volume adjustment display is a display that allows you to identify the level of volume (any of volume 1 to volume 10) after being adjusted by the volume adjustment process, so that you can visually recognize the level of volume after adjustment. It is something that makes you
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, if the brightness adjustment process is executed by performing a brightness adjustment operation in a state where symbol fluctuation is not being executed, a brightness adjustment sound is emitted (an effect related to the brightness adjustment sound). At the same time, the brightness adjustment display is executed on the main display section 81 (the effect data related to the brightness adjustment display is set).
Note that the brightness adjustment sound allows the user to recognize through the auditory sense that the brightness has been adjusted by the brightness adjustment process, and the volume of the sound does not change depending on the brightness adjusted by the brightness adjustment process. Furthermore, the brightness adjustment display is a display that allows you to identify the brightness level (any of brightness 1 to brightness 10) after being adjusted by the brightness adjustment process, so that you can visually recognize the brightness level after adjustment. It is something that makes you

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

The sub-command management means 270 receives the production control command transmitted from the main control board 100, and stores the received production command in the received command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260. If 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. Further, if a voice control command or a volume adjustment command is stored in the storage area, the subcommand management means 270 transmits these commands to the voice control board 310. Note that these commands are, in principle, transmitted in the order in which they are stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage means 260.

<About production mode control processing>
First, the details of the production mode control process for controlling the transition of production modes will be explained using FIG. 13. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the flow of the production mode control process, and as described above, the process is executed by the production mode control means 221.

In the first step S202, it is determined whether the current special pattern variation pattern derivation state is the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S204, and the condition is satisfied. If not, the process advances to step S208.
In step S204, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 hold counter is greater than 0. If the condition is satisfied, the production mode control process is terminated, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S206. move on.
In step S206, the normal performance mode is set, and the performance mode control process is ended.
In step S208, it is determined whether or not a jackpot game is being played. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S210, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S212.
In step S210, the jackpot mode is set, and the production mode control process is ended.
In step S212, it is determined whether the current special pattern variation pattern derivation state is the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB, and if the condition is satisfied, the process advances to step S214, and if the condition is not satisfied. If so, the process advances to step S216.
In step S214, a character gathering mode is set, and the production mode control process is ended.
In step S216, a consecutive chance mode is set, and the production mode control process is ended.

Thus, in this embodiment, the jackpot game corresponds to the jackpot mode. The special figure variation pattern derivation state PB corresponds to the character gathering mode. The special figure variation pattern derivation state PC and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD correspond to the continuous chance mode. If the symbol variation related to special figure 2 is pending in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, if the transition source of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB, the characters will gather. If the mode is compatible, and the transition source of the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA is the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PD, the continuous chance mode corresponds, and the time-saving gaming state (special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state The production mode is maintained across the state PB, the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD) to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA.

<About character image display in character gathering mode>
Next, the display of character images in the character gathering mode will be described in detail using FIGS. 14 to 18.
In addition, FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when transitioning from the character gathering mode to the normal mode, and FIG. 15(a) to FIG. 15(c), FIG. 16(c), FIG. 17(a), and FIG. 17(b) are diagrams showing the display contents of the main display section 81 at each timing shown in FIG. 14. Furthermore, FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the final variation of the character gathering mode, and FIG. It is a timing chart showing the transition of the gaming state and production mode when the game is played.

First, using Fig. 14, the results of the special pattern correctness judgment for the final variation and the symbol variation suspended during the final variation (hereinafter sometimes referred to as residual variation) are all losses (big hit, small hit, specific The following describes the transition of the game state mode and the performance mode when the character gathering mode changes to the normal mode due to the result of a loss (not a loss), and the flow of character image display. In this explanation, the timings will be explained in the order of timing t1 to timing t14, and in the explanation, FIGS. 15(a) to 15(c) and FIGS. Please refer to FIG. 16(c), FIG. 17(a), and FIG. 17(b).
Further, the timing chart in FIG. 14 shows the sequential relationship between timings, and does not show the relative length between each timing.
Furthermore, in FIGS. 15(a) to 15(c), FIGS. 16(a) to 16(c), FIGS. 17(a) and 17(b), the background image displayed on the main display section 81 is It is omitted. In addition, the pattern row related to the decorative pattern displayed in the display area 812, which will be described later, is the pattern row related to the decorative pattern when the pattern string related to the main decorative pattern is not displayed due to display of a character image or execution of a development effect, etc. This shows the fluctuation status of However, the symbol array displayed in the display area 812 does not need to be displayed all the time in the character gathering mode, and may be hidden for a part of the period.

At timing t1 in FIG. 14, a jackpot game occurs in the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PA (general pattern low certainty), the jackpot game (general pattern low certainty) is started, and the production mode changes from the normal mode to the jackpot mode. Transition. At this time, right-handed hitting is recommended in the jackpot game. Therefore, at timing t1, a right-handed instruction to prompt the player to hit right is started. The start of this right-handed instruction corresponds to one of the instruction notifications in this embodiment, and can thereby encourage the player to execute the right-handed game.
In addition, in the following explanation, it is assumed that the symbol variation related to the special pattern is not pending at the time of the end of the jackpot game.

At timing t2, the jackpot game (general pattern, low certainty) ends, the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB (general pattern, high certainty) starts, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to the character gathering mode. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character display frame image wg in which the character image is displayed. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15A, at timing t2, character display frame images wg1 to wg5 are displayed in the display area 813 of the main display section 81. Note that at timing t2, since the symbol variation related to the special drawing 2 is not yet pending, no character image is displayed in any of the character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5.
Further, at timing t2, in the display area 811 of the main display section 81, the words "Right-hand hit", which is a right-hand hit instruction, and an arrow indicating the direction of the second flow path Y are displayed.
Furthermore, as mentioned above, since the symbol variation has not yet started at this point, the display area 812 displays the combination of decorative symbols (in this example, consisting of four symbols) related to the jackpot game that was executed immediately before. (All patterns) are displayed.

At timing t3, the first winning of special drawing 2 counting from timing t2 (winning into the second starting hole) has occurred, and the current special drawing fluctuation pattern derivation state PB is reached, so the final fluctuation has started. Ru. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t3, the normal pattern high accuracy (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(b), at timing t3, the character display frame corresponding to the final change among the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 displayed in the display area 813 A character image showing character A, which is a character corresponding to the final change, is displayed in image wg1. In addition, in this embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the character images displayed when the special figure 2 wins, including the character images displayed in the character display frame images wg2 to character display frame images wg5, which will be described later, are the corresponding special figures. 2. Regardless of the result of the determination of the propriety of the symbol variation related to the winning of item 2 or the result of the preliminary determination, it will be in one predetermined manner. That is, the description will be made on the premise that the character image displayed when winning the special drawing 2 does not indicate the result of the win/fail determination. However, in the implementation of the present invention, regarding the aspect of the character image displayed when a special drawing 2 is won, a plurality of It is desirable to decide on one aspect from among the aspects.
Furthermore, at timing t3, the display area 811 displays a right-handed instruction.
Further, at this point, since the final variation has started, the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are varying.

At timing t4, the second winning of special drawing 2 has occurred counting from timing t2. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t4, the normal pattern high accuracy (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 15(c), at timing t4, the second special drawing 2 of the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 displayed in the display area 813 is won. A character image indicating character B, which is a character corresponding to the symbol change, is newly displayed in the character display frame image wg2 corresponding to the symbol change, and the display of the character image in the character display frame image wg1 is maintained. .
Further, at timing t4, the display area 811 displays a right-handed instruction.
Further, at this point, since the final variation has been performed, the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are varied.

At timing t5, the third winning of special drawing 2 has occurred counting from timing t2. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t5, the normal pattern high accuracy (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(a), at timing t5, the third winning special drawing 2 among the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 displayed in the display area 813 A character image indicating character C, which is a character corresponding to the symbol change, is newly displayed in the character display frame image wg3 corresponding to the symbol change, and the character image of the character display frame image wg1 and the character display frame image wg2 is newly displayed. Display is maintained.
Furthermore, at timing t5, the display area 811 displays a right-handed instruction.
Furthermore, at this point, since the final variation has been performed, the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are varied.

At timing t6, the fourth winning of special drawing 2 has occurred counting from timing t2. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t6, the normal pattern high accuracy (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(b), at timing t6, the fourth special drawing 2 out of the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 displayed in the display area 813 wins. A character image indicating character D, which is a character corresponding to the symbol change, is newly displayed in the character display frame image wg4 corresponding to the symbol change, and the character images of the character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg3 are newly displayed. Display is maintained.
Further, at timing t6, the display area 811 displays a right-handed instruction.
Further, at this point, since the final variation has been performed, the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are varied.

At timing t7, the fifth winning of special figure 2 occurs counting from timing t2, and the special figure 2 reservation counter reaches the upper limit value. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t7, the normal pattern high accuracy (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 16(c), at timing t7, the fifth special drawing 2 of the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 displayed in the display area 813 is won. A character image indicating character E, which is a character corresponding to the symbol change, is newly displayed in the character display frame image wg5 corresponding to the symbol change, and the character images of the character display frame images wg1 to wg4 are newly displayed. Display is maintained.
Further, at timing t7, the display area 811 displays a right-handed batting instruction.
Further, at this point, since the final variation has been performed, the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are varied.

At timing t8, the display of the character image that had been displayed at timing t7 is maintained, and at timing t7, the special figure 2 pending counter reaches the upper limit value, so a full tank notification is newly executed. Note that at timing t8, the normal pattern high accuracy (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 17A, at timing t8, an elliptical full notification image mg having the words "Characters Gather!" is displayed at the center of the display area 813. The display of this image corresponds to the above-mentioned full tank notification, and this notification corresponds to one of the instruction notifications in this embodiment, thereby making it possible to suppress the player from hitting right.
Note that at this point, the display of the character images of character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 is maintained, and the full tank notification image mg is displayed superimposed in front of these character images. Further, the display start timing of the full tank notification image mg may be timing t7, that is, the same timing as the timing when the special figure 2 reservation counter reaches the upper limit value. However, as in this embodiment, the display start timing is timing t8, that is, after the timing when the special figure 2 pending counter reaches the upper limit value, and before the timing when the final variation ends. It is preferable that the timing is as follows. In particular, it is more preferable that the display start timing is earlier than timing t10, which will be described later.
Furthermore, at this point, the display area 811 is displaying a right-handed instruction.
Furthermore, at this point, the final variation (symbol variation related to special figure 2) is being executed, so the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are varied.

At timing t9, the full tank notification that started at timing t8 ends. At this time, the display of the character image that was displayed at timing t8 is maintained. The right-handed batting instruction is also maintained. Note that at timing t15, the normal pattern high accuracy (special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
More specifically, as shown in FIG. 17(b), at timing t9, the elliptical image hides the words "Characters assemble!" that had been displayed in the display area of the main display section 81. ing.
Note that at this point, the display of the character images of character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 is maintained. Moreover, it is preferable that the display end timing of the full tank notification image mg is a timing before timing t10, which will be described later.
Furthermore, at this point, the display area 811 is displaying a right-handed instruction.
Furthermore, at this point, the final variation (symbol variation related to special figure 2) is being executed, so the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are varied.

Timing t10 is the timing when 10 seconds have passed since the final variation started, and after this timing, the development effect D corresponding to the final variation is started, and character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 The display of the character image is temporarily interrupted. Here, the above-mentioned 10 seconds is the sufficient time required to reach the upper limit value of the special map 2 holding counter in general and high accuracy, taking into consideration the firing interval of game balls (in this embodiment, approximately 0.6 seconds). However, the time may be set as appropriate within the scope of the function.
Although the details will be described later, at this timing, the result of the special pattern validity judgment related to the corresponding symbol variation among the character images displayed in character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 is a jackpot or a small hit. Alternatively, a character promotion process is executed to determine whether or not to promote a character image that is a specific loser. Then, the character image that has been promoted through this process is replaced with the premium character image. However, in the example shown in FIG. 14, since the results of the special symbol validity determination in the final variation and the remaining variation are both unsuccessful, the character image is not replaced at timing t10.

At timing t11, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbols related to the symbol variation is stopped starts. At this time, the display related to the right-handed hitting instruction that started at timing t1 ends. This corresponds to one of the instruction notifications in this embodiment, and can thereby prevent the player from hitting right. Note that, unlike the left-handed instruction described later, the end of the display related to the right-handed instruction is not accompanied by the output of audio from the speaker 33. This also applies to the above-mentioned full tank notification.
Furthermore, at this point, the final variation has ended and the fixed stop period has begun, so the display area 812 displays a symbol row related to the decorative symbols that constitute the winning combination.
At timing t11, the final variation is completed and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, but the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t12, the fixed stop period that started at timing t11 ends, and residual fluctuation starts. Note that at timing t12, the normal pattern low accuracy (special pattern variation pattern derivation state) is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.
It should be noted that each time the residual fluctuation is started after timing t12, the display of the character images of character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 is restarted, and in the subsequent residual fluctuation, the development effect corresponding to the residual fluctuation is D is started, so the display of these character images is temporarily interrupted again.
Further, at timing t12, since the fixed stop period has ended and the residual fluctuation has started, the display area 812 displays a state in which all the symbol rows related to the decorative symbols are fluctuating.
Further, in this embodiment, the timing for ending the right-handed hitting instruction is timing t11, but the right-handed hitting instruction may be ended at timing t12.

At timing t13, all remaining variations are completed, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained, and the production mode changes from the character gathering mode to the normal mode. Then, a left-handed instruction to prompt the shooting of the game ball into the second channel Y is started.
More specifically, at timing t13, the words "Please return to left-handed batting" are displayed in the center of the display area of the main display section 81. The display of the characters corresponds to one of the instruction notifications in this embodiment, and can thereby encourage the player to play left-handed. In addition, in this instruction notification, not only the display area of the main display section 81 is displayed, but also a voice saying "Please return to left-handed hitting" is outputted from the speaker 33.
Furthermore, at this point, all of the remaining fluctuations have been completed, so the display area 812 displays a symbol row related to the decorative symbols that constitute the winning combination.
In addition, in this embodiment, the left-handed instruction is executed at the timing when the production mode changes from the character gathering mode to the normal mode, but the instruction notification is not limited to the timing, but when the production mode changes from the character gathering mode to the normal mode. As long as it is executed based on the transition to the mode, the timing does not matter.

At timing t14, the left-handed hitting instruction that started at timing t13 ends. At this time, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained and the normal mode is maintained.
More specifically, at timing t14, the words "Please return to left-handed hitting" that had been displayed in the display area of the main display section 81 are no longer displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the display on the main display section 81 after prompting the player to perform left-handed batting.

In this manner, in the present embodiment, in the character gathering mode, each time a winning of the special drawing 2 occurs, the type of character image corresponding to the symbol change corresponding to the winning is displayed until the special drawing 2 pending counter reaches the upper limit value. are displayed at positions (character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5) corresponding to each symbol variation in the display area of the main display section 81. Therefore, the player can identify which reservation the character image corresponds to by the type of the character image or the position where the character image is displayed. In addition, this is also the same for the reservation related to special figure 1 in the normal mode, which will be described later.
As will be described in detail later, these character images can be promoted when the result of the special pattern correctness determination related to the corresponding symbol variation is a jackpot or a small hit.

As explained using FIG. 14, during the execution period of the special figure variation (final variation) when the time-saving gaming state ends, the second effect (display of the character image, After the display related to the right-hand hit instruction) is executed and all the special symbol fluctuations (residual fluctuations) based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole that was held in the time-saving gaming state are completed, the game ball to the first starting hole is executed. A first effect (display related to a left-handed batting instruction) that encourages the firing of a game ball is executed. Here, among the special pattern fluctuations based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting hole that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state, the first special pattern fluctuation (symbol fluctuation that results in a specific loss) is also included in the second special pattern fluctuation ( When the symbol variation that results in a jackpot or small hit is not included, it can be said that neither the first performance nor the second performance is executed during the period until all of the special symbol fluctuations are completed.
In the above situation (when the remaining variation does not include a jackpot, small hit, or specific loss), there is no need to launch a new game ball during the remaining variation, so the first performance is also the same as the second one. There will be no performance. As a result, the player's interest is drawn to the various performances performed during the residual variation (development performance D and specific performances based on the character promotion lottery described later), so that the effects of the performances can be enhanced.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20, the transition of the game state and performance mode when a jackpot game occurs during the character gathering mode will be explained. In the following explanation, the explanation will be focused on the parts that are different from the transition of the gaming state and production mode shown in FIG. 14, and the explanation of the parts that are not different will be omitted as necessary. Furthermore, FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the final variation of the character gathering mode. FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the remaining variation of the character gathering mode. FIG. 20 is a timing chart showing the transition of the gaming state and production mode when a specific loss is determined in the remaining variation of the character gathering mode.

At timing t21 in FIG. 18, a jackpot game is generated in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the jackpot game is started, and the production mode changes from the normal mode to the jackpot mode. Therefore, at timing t21, a right-handed instruction to prompt the player to hit right is started. This can encourage the player to play right-handed.
In addition, in the following explanation, it is assumed that the symbol variation related to the special pattern is not pending at the time of the end of the jackpot game, as in the example shown in FIG. 14.

At timing t22, like the timing t2 described above, the jackpot game ends and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB starts, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to the character gathering mode. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character display frame image wg in which the character image is displayed. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.

At timing t23, similar to the above-mentioned timing t3, the first winning of special drawing 2 (winning into the second starting port 59) counting from timing t22 has occurred, and the current special drawing fluctuation pattern derivation state PB , so the final fluctuation begins. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t23, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t24, similar to the above-mentioned timing t8, the display of the character image that was displayed at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned timing t7 is maintained, and at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned timing t7, the special figure 2 pending counter reaches the upper limit value. Since the amount has been reached, a new full notification is executed. Note that at timing t24, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t25, the full tank notification that started at timing t24 ends, similar to timing t9 described above. At this time, the display of the character image that was displayed at timing t24 is maintained. The right-handed batting instruction is also maintained. Note that at timing t15, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

Timing t26 is the timing when 10 seconds have passed since the final variation started, similar to the above-mentioned timing t10, and at this timing, the character images displayed in character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 Among them, a character promotion process is executed to determine whether or not to promote a character image in which the result of the special symbol validity judgment related to the corresponding symbol variation is a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss. Note that after the timing, the development effect D corresponding to the final variation is started, and the display of the character images of the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 is temporarily interrupted.

At timing t27, similar to the above-described timing t11, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbol related to the symbol variation is stopped starts.
In the example shown in FIG. 18, the final fluctuation causes a jackpot game and the jackpot game is started after the end of the fixed stop period, so at this time, the right-handed instruction started at timing t21 is maintained. At timing t27, the final variation is completed and the state changes from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB to the regular figure low certainty state, but the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t28, the fixed stop period started at timing t27 ends and the jackpot game starts. Incidentally, at timing t28, the production mode changes from the character gathering mode to the jackpot mode.

At timing t29, like timing t22, the jackpot game ends and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB starts, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to continuous winning mode. At this time, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.

At timing t31 in FIG. 19, a jackpot game is generated in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the jackpot game is started, and the production mode changes from the normal mode to the jackpot mode. Therefore, at timing t31, a right-handed instruction to prompt the player to hit right is started. This can encourage the player to play right-handed.
In addition, in the following explanation, it is assumed that the symbol variation related to the special pattern is not pending at the time of the end of the jackpot game, as in the example shown in FIG. 14.

At timing t32, like the timing t2 described above, the jackpot game ends and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB starts, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to the character gathering mode. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character display frame image in which the character image is displayed. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.

At timing t33, similar to the timing t3 described above, the first winning of special figure 2 counting from timing t32 (winning into the second starting port 59) has occurred, and the current special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB , so the final fluctuation begins. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t33, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t34, the display of the character image that was displayed at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned timing t7 is maintained, similar to the above-mentioned timing t8, and at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned timing t7, the special figure 2 pending counter reaches the upper limit value. Since the amount has been reached, a new full notification is executed. Note that at timing t34, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t35, the full tank notification that started at timing t34 ends, similar to timing t9 described above. At this time, the display of the character image that was displayed at timing t34 is maintained. The right-handed batting instruction is also maintained. Note that at timing t35, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

Timing t36 is the timing when 10 seconds have passed since the final variation started, similar to timing t10 described above, and at this timing, the character images displayed in character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 Among them, a character promotion process is executed to determine whether or not to promote a character image in which the result of the special symbol validity determination related to the corresponding symbol variation is a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss. Note that after the timing, the development effect D corresponding to the final variation is started, and the display of the character images of the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 is temporarily interrupted.

At timing t37, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbol related to the symbol variation is stopped starts. At this time, the right-handed instruction started at timing t31 ends. At timing t37, the final variation is completed and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, but the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t38, the fixed stop period that started at timing t37 ends, and residual fluctuation begins. Note that at timing t38, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t39, a jackpot game occurs during the remaining fluctuation, and the jackpot game is started. At this time, the performance mode changes from character gathering mode to jackpot mode. Then, the right-handed batting instruction is newly started.

At timing t40, like timing t32, the jackpot game ends and the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state PC starts, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to the continuous winning mode. At this time, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.

In this way, in this embodiment, when a jackpot game occurs in the character gathering mode (the final variation performed in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB or the residual variation performed in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA), After the jackpot mode related to the jackpot game ends, a transition is made to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC, and a continuous winning mode is set. In other words, when a jackpot game occurs in the character gathering mode, the production mode transits from the character gathering mode to the jackpot mode to the continuous winning mode.

At timing t41 in FIG. 20, a jackpot game is generated in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, the jackpot game is started, and the production mode changes from the normal mode to the jackpot mode. Therefore, at timing t41, a right-handed instruction to prompt the player to hit right is started. This can encourage the player to play right-handed.
In addition, in the following explanation, it is assumed that the symbol variation related to the special pattern is not pending at the time of the end of the jackpot game, as in the example shown in FIG. 14.

At timing t42, like the timing t2 described above, the jackpot game ends and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB starts, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to the character gathering mode. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character display frame image in which the character image is displayed. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.

At timing t43, similar to the above-mentioned timing t3, the first winning of special drawing 2 (winning into the second starting port 59) counting from timing t32 has occurred, and the current special drawing fluctuation pattern derivation state PB , so the final fluctuation begins. At this time, the main display section 81 displays a character image corresponding to the winning prize. Furthermore, at this timing, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained. Further, at timing t33, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t44, the display of the character image that was displayed at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned timing t7 is maintained, similar to the above-mentioned timing t8, and the special figure 2 pending counter reaches the upper limit at the timing corresponding to the above-mentioned timing t7. Since the amount has been reached, a new full notification is executed. Note that at timing t44, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t45, the full tank notification that started at timing t34 ends, similar to timing t9 described above. At this time, the display of the character image that was displayed at timing t44 is maintained. The right-handed batting instruction is also maintained. Note that at timing t45, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

Timing t46 is the timing when 10 seconds have passed since the final variation started, similar to timing t10 described above, and at this timing, the character images displayed in character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 Among them, a character promotion process is executed to determine whether or not to promote a character image in which the result of the special symbol validity determination related to the corresponding symbol variation is a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss. Note that after the timing, the development effect D corresponding to the final variation is started, and the display of the character images of the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 is temporarily interrupted.

At timing t47, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbol related to the symbol variation is stopped starts. At this time, the right-handed hitting instruction that started at timing t41 ends. At timing t47, the final variation is completed and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, but the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t48, the fixed stop period that started at timing t47 ends, and residual fluctuation begins. Note that at timing t48, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t49, a specific loss is determined during the remaining variation, and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA transitions to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD. At this time, the performance mode transitions from character gathering mode to continuous mode. Then, the right-handed batting instruction is newly started.

In addition, during the period in which neither the right-handed nor left-handed instruction is given, the period during which the player stays in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA after exiting the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB (timing t11 in FIG. 14). In the period from timing t13 to timing t13, from timing t37 to timing t39 in FIG. 19, from timing t47 to timing t49 in FIG. Even if the ball is detected three times), it is preferable that a right-handed hit error is not reported. This is because the above-mentioned period is a period in which there is still a high rate of winning jackpots or small wins, so even if the player hits right, it cannot be said to be a fraudulent act. In addition, in consideration of the high rate of occurrence of preview performances suggesting jackpot or small win winnings during this period, and the possibility that such preview performances would be hindered by right-handed errors, we decided to restrict the notification of right-handed errors to prevent players from playing the game. This is because we need to prevent a decline in interest. Here, the regulation of the right-handed error notification may be such that the detection itself by the main error control means 165 or the sub-error control means 230 is regulated, or the detection by the main error control means 165 or the sub-error control means 230 is It is also possible to adopt a mode in which notification of what is to be carried out is regulated.
In addition, during the above period, a signal that can identify that the residual fluctuation is in progress is output from an external terminal board (not shown), or before the period, the general pattern high accuracy (special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB) ) is output, and the output of the signal is preferably maintained during the period. During the remaining fluctuation period, it is similar to the period during which there is still a high chance of winning a jackpot or small win, and it is preferable to make the hall staff etc. aware of this (if the player is on the right). This is because hall staff should be made aware that even if they do, it is not considered cheating during this period.)

As described above, in this embodiment, when a specific loss is determined in the character gathering mode (residual variation performed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA), the special figure variation pattern is derived from the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA. Transition is made to state PD, and continuous mode is set. In other words, if a specific loss is determined in the character gathering mode, the production mode directly changes from the character gathering mode to the consecutive chance mode.

Therefore, in the game machine 10, the special figure variation based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole that was reserved in the time-saving gaming state (special figure variation pattern derivation state PB) is the normal pattern set after the time-saving gaming state. It is started in the gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA), and when it is determined that the special pattern variation is out of specification, a new time-saving gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD) is set. It can be rephrased.
As mentioned above, during the period in which the symbol fluctuations related to the special drawing 2 after the so-called time-saving exit are completed, there is an opportunity to shift to a new time-saving gaming state due to a specific loss, so the player for the period It is possible to increase expectations for the game, and to improve interest in the game.

<About character promotion process>
Next, details of promotion of character images displayed in character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5 will be explained using FIGS. 21 to 23.
Note that FIG. 21(a) is a diagram showing the flow of character promotion processing, and FIG. 21(b) is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table for promotion lottery. , is executed by the prefetch effect control means 224. Further, FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating how a character image is promoted, and FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a situation where the final variation is a loss in a state where a promoted character image exists.

As shown in FIG. 21, in the first step S302 of the character promotion process, the last hold among the holds (including the final change) at the execution timing of the process is set as the target hold. Here, the last pending symbol variation refers to the most recent pending symbol variation among the symbol variations pending at the execution timing of the character promotion process.
In step S304, a preliminary determination is made on the target reservation (if the target reservation is the final change, it becomes a special symbol correctness determination) to determine whether the target reservation will be a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss. However, if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S306, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S312.

In step S306, a character promotion lottery is executed.
Specifically, in the character promotion lottery, a lottery table shown in FIG. 21(b) is used, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 999. Therefore, in the character promotion lottery, the probability of winning the lottery is 200/1000 (1/5), and the probability of not winning the lottery is 800/1000 (1/1.25). Therefore, in this embodiment, even if a character promotion lottery is held, the probability of winning the lottery is lower than the probability of not winning the lottery.
In the present embodiment, the character promotion lottery is executed and there is a possibility of winning the character promotion lottery for pending cases where the preliminary determination result is a big hit, a small hit, or a specific loss.

In step S308, it is determined whether or not the character promotion lottery has been won. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S310, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S312.

In step S310, the character image corresponding to the pending target is replaced with a character image corresponding to the previously determined target, and then the character promotion process is ended.
For example, if you win a character promotion lottery with the reservation related to the 4th winning of special map 2 counting from the timing when the jackpot game ends and the general lottery starts (for example, timing t2 mentioned above) as the target reservation, If the target hold is a hold that will result in a specific loss, jackpot, or small hit, the character image (character D) displayed in the character display frame image wg4 will definitively notify the jackpot, small hit, or specific loss. The character is promoted to a premium character image (character F) (the display mode shown in FIG. 22(a) changes to the display mode shown in FIG. 22(b)).
Note that when the character image is replaced, the character images displayed in the other character display frame images (character display frame image wg1 to character display frame image wg3, and character display frame image wg5) are not replaced. maintained. As described above, the player can identify which reservation the character image corresponds to by the type of character image or the position where the character image is displayed.

In step S312, it is determined whether there is a hold (including the final change) before the target hold, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S314, and if the condition is not satisfied, the character End promotion processing.
In step S314, the hold immediately before the current target hold is set as the target hold, and the process advances to step S304. Here, the previous pending refers to the symbol variation that was held immediately before (one previous) the current target pending.

In this embodiment, it is suggested that there is a specific loss, a jackpot, or a small win pending by a look-ahead effect based on the character promotion lottery as described above. In other words, at least one of a specific loss, a jackpot, and a small hit is included in the special figure fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting slot that has been suspended (residual fluctuation after exiting the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PB). A predetermined look-ahead performance (predetermined look-ahead performance (premier character image) that suggests that one of the special figure fluctuations is determined to be included or includes a performance mode (premier character image) that suggests this as at least one of a plurality of production modes) It can be said that the display of the character image) can be executed in the special figure variation (the final variation of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB) when the time-saving game state ends.
Thereby, it is possible to further increase the player's expectations regarding the remaining variation after the final variation of the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB is completed.

In addition, the character promotion process in this embodiment is an effect that suggests that one aspect (Character F) of the character images in multiple aspects is either a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss (the display alone is not enough). However, in order to make it possible to distinguish between a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss, instead of a presentation that consists of separate aspects, It's okay.
Furthermore, although the character promotion process in this embodiment has been described as being executed during the execution of the final variation, the process may also be executed during the execution period of the above-mentioned remaining variation.

As described above, when the development effect D starts, the display of the character images displayed in the character display frame images wg1 to wg5 is temporarily interrupted along with the character display frame images wg1 to character display frame images wg5, The display is restarted at the start of subsequent residual fluctuations.
In particular, if a premium character image is being displayed before the display of the character image is interrupted, as shown in FIG. 23, if the development effect D is executed and the development effect is a loss, the After the words "defeat" indicating a loss are displayed in the display area 813, the display of the character image is restarted, and even after the display is restarted, the image returns to the original character image before replacement. The display of the premium character image is also restarted without any interruption.
As shown in FIG. 23, if the development effect D is a loss, an image (this implementation In this case, an image showing an "x") is displayed in front of the character image corresponding to the hold.

In addition, the special pattern variation pattern corresponding to the development performance D that can be determined by the symbol variation related to the special pattern 2 after exiting the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB includes the one determined at the time of loss (special pattern variation pattern HSP-D2 ), one determined when a specific loss occurs (special pattern fluctuation pattern HSP-D3), and one determined when winning a jackpot or small hit (special pattern fluctuation pattern ASP-D2). For each variation, the advanced production D is performed in a different production mode for each special figure variation pattern.
Therefore, the game to the second starting opening that is suspended in the time-saving gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB) and started in the normal gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA) set after the time-saving gaming state In the special figure variation (residual variation) based on the winning of the ball, the special figure variation suggests that at least one of a specific error, a jackpot, and a small hit will be determined, or there are multiple production modes that suggest that. In other words, a predetermined preview performance (developed performance D) included as at least one of the street performance modes can be executed.

<About final fluctuation and residual fluctuation in continuous mode>
Next, details of the final fluctuation and residual fluctuation in the continuous mode will be explained using FIGS. 24 to 28.
In addition, FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the transition of the gaming state and production mode when changing from the consecutive game mode to the normal mode. FIG. 25 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the final change of the continuous chance mode. FIG. 26 is a timing chart showing the transition of the game state and production mode when a jackpot game occurs in the remaining variation of the continuous chance mode. FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the transition of the gaming state and production mode when a specific loss is determined in the remaining variation of the continuous chance mode. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing flow of the blow determination process.
Here, the time charts shown in FIGS. 24 to 27 all illustrate the situation where the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC continues, but the time chart shown in FIGS. The same progression applies to situations where

Using FIG. 24, in the case of transitioning from consecutive chance mode to normal mode (when all the final fluctuations and remaining fluctuations of the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PC are neither jackpot, small hit, nor specific loss), the game state and the transition of production modes.
In addition, the following explanation will be made on the premise that the symbol variation related to the special symbol is not suspended at the time of timing t51.

At timing t51 in FIG. 24, the first winning of special figure 2 (winning at the second starting opening) occurs, and the final change of the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC that has been continuing from before (the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation The seventh symbol variation after transitioning to the state PC is started. Further, at timing t51, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.
Further, from timing t51, a display is made on the main display section 81 to prompt the player to fill up the symbol fluctuations related to the special symbol 2 (not shown). In addition, the display is not particularly limited as long as it is suitable for the purpose of filling up the symbol fluctuations related to the special drawing 2. In the following description, it is assumed that the player hits the game ball to the right according to the display, and the special figure 2 holding counter reaches the upper limit between timing t51 and timing t52, which will be described later.

At timing t52, since the special figure 2 reservation counter has already reached the upper limit value, a full tank notification is newly executed. At this time, at timing t52, the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 and the right-handed instruction are also maintained. Moreover, at timing t52, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

At timing t53, the full tank notification that started at timing t52 ends. At this time, at timing t53, although the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to special figure 2 is hidden, the right-handed instruction is maintained. Moreover, at timing t53, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

Timing t54 is the timing when 10 seconds have passed since the final variation was started, and at this timing, the blow determination process shown in FIG. 28 is executed and the development effect H is started.
Here, the one-hit judgment process is a process for determining the performance content of the advanced performance H to be executed in the final variation and the remaining variation of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD. This is executed by the content determining means 225.

The processing flow of the one-shot determination process will be described below.
First, in step S402, it is determined whether the final variation is a jackpot or a small hit (the special pattern variation pattern indicated by the received variation start command is the special pattern variation pattern HSP-H or the special pattern variation pattern ASP-H). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S404; if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S406.
In step S404, performance contents corresponding to the jackpot performance route of the advanced performance H are set.
In step S406, it is determined whether or not there is a reservation related to the special drawing 2 that wins the jackpot or small hit in the remaining variation, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S408, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S404.
In step S408, a one-hit determination lottery with a predetermined probability of winning is executed, and the process proceeds to step S410. Here, the probability (predetermined probability) of winning the one-hit determination lottery in step S408 can be changed as appropriate within a range of more than 0 and less than 1, but it is preferably a probability of more than 1/2. This is because the accuracy of knowing the result of the special symbol validity determination of the residual variation in the advanced production H increases.
In step S410, it is determined whether or not the one-shot determination lottery has been won. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S404, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S412.
In step S412, performance contents corresponding to the development loss performance route of the development performance H are set.
As mentioned above, the development performance H is a pattern variation that results in a jackpot or small hit in the remaining variation even if the final variation results in a jackpot or small hit as a result of the special pattern correctness judgment (special pattern variation pattern). Even in the case where it is determined in advance that it is included and the one-hit judgment lottery is won, the performance content corresponding to the jackpot development route of the development performance H is set in step S404, so the performance content in either case are also common.

In step S414, it is determined whether or not there is a reservation related to the special drawing 2 that becomes a specific loss in the remaining variation, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S416, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S412.
In step S416, a one-hit determination lottery with a predetermined probability of winning is executed, and the process advances to step S418. Here, the probability of winning the one-hit lottery in step S416 (predetermined probability) can be changed as appropriate within the range of more than 0 and less than 1, but for the same reason as step S408, the probability of winning the one-hit lottery is more than 1/2. It is preferable that there be. Note that the probability of winning the one-hit determination lottery in step S416 may be the same as the probability of winning the one-hit determination lottery in step S408, or may be different.
In step S418, it is determined whether or not the one-shot determination lottery has been won. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S420, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S412.
In step S420, performance contents corresponding to the specific losing performance route of the advanced performance H are set. Here, the specific loss performance route refers to a performance route among the loss performance routes that will notify that the result of the special symbol validity determination in the current symbol variation is a specific loss.
As mentioned above, although the development performance H is a performance executed in the final variation, it may be announced in advance that the remaining variation includes a symbol variation that will result in a specific loss. The mode (specific loss performance route) can also be said to be a pre-reading performance of a specific loss.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. 24 again.
In the example shown in FIG. 24, all of the final variation and remaining variation are losses, so the development performance H held at timing t54 has performance content corresponding to the development loss performance route.
At timing t55, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbol related to the symbol variation is stopped starts. At this time, the display related to the right-handed hitting instruction ends.
In addition, at timing t55, since the final variation has ended and the fixed stop period has started, the main display section 81 is decorated with a breakout pattern as a result of the development performance H corresponding to the development loss performance route. A symbol row related to the symbol is displayed.
Incidentally, at timing t55, the final variation is completed and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC changes to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, but the continuous chance mode is maintained.

At timing t56, the fixed stop period started at timing t55 ends, and the symbol variation related to the first special symbol 2 of the remaining variation is started.
In addition, at timing t56, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA is maintained, and the continuous chance mode is also maintained.

At timing t57, all the remaining variations are completed, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained, and the production mode changes from the consecutive chance mode to the normal mode. Then, a left-handed instruction to prompt the shooting of the game ball into the second channel Y is started.
More specifically, at timing t57, the words "Please return to left-handed batting" are displayed in the center of the display area of the main display section 81. The display of the characters corresponds to one of the instruction notifications in this embodiment, and can thereby encourage the player to play left-handed. In addition, in this instruction notification, not only the display area of the main display section 81 is displayed, but also a voice saying "Please return to left-handed hitting" is outputted from the speaker 33.
Furthermore, at timing t57, all of the remaining fluctuations have been completed, so the main display section 81 displays a symbol row related to the decorative symbols that constitute the winning combination.
In addition, in this embodiment, the left-handed instruction is executed at the timing when the production mode changes from the continuous mode to the normal mode, but the instruction notification is not limited to this timing, but when the production mode changes from the character gathering mode to the normal mode. The timing does not matter as long as it is executed based on the transition to .

At timing t58, the left-handed hitting instruction that started at timing t57 ends. At this time, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained and the normal mode is maintained.
More specifically, at timing t14, the words "Please return to left-handed hitting" that had been displayed in the display area of the main display section 81 are no longer displayed. Thereby, it is possible to make it easier to recognize the display on the main display section 81 after prompting the player to perform left-handed batting.

Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the transition of the game state and production mode will be explained in the case where a jackpot game occurs in the final variation of the consecutive game mode.
At timing t61 in FIG. 25, similar to timing t51 described above, the first winning of special figure 2 (winning into the second starting opening) occurs, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC that has been continuing from before is changed. The final variation (the seventh symbol variation after moving to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC) is started. Moreover, at timing t61, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.
Further, from timing t61, a display (not shown) prompting the main display unit 81 to fill up the symbol variation related to special drawing 2, and the player hits the game ball to the right according to the display, The point that the special figure 2 reservation counter is assumed to have reached the upper limit value between timing t61 and timing t62 described later is similar to the explanation of timing t51 described above.

At timing t62, similar to the above-described timing t52, since the special figure 2 reservation counter has already reached the upper limit value, a full-full notification is newly executed. At this time, at timing t52, the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 and the right-handed instruction are also maintained. Moreover, at timing t52, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

At timing t63, the full tank notification that started at timing t62 ends, similar to timing t53 described above. At this time, at timing t63, although the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is hidden, the right-handed instruction is maintained. Moreover, at timing t63, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

Timing t64 is the same as timing t54 described above, which is the timing when 10 seconds have elapsed since the final variation was started, and at this timing, the above-described one-shot determination process is executed and the development effect H is started. In the example shown in FIG. 25, a jackpot game occurs in the final fluctuation (the final fluctuation becomes a jackpot or a small win), so the advanced performance H held at timing t64 has the performance content corresponding to the jackpot performance route. Become.

At timing t65, similar to timing t55 described above, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbol related to the symbol variation is stopped starts.
In the example shown in FIG. 25, the final fluctuation causes a jackpot game and the jackpot game is started after the end of the fixed stop period, so at this time, the right-handed instruction started at timing t21 is maintained. Here, at timing t65, since the final variation has ended and the fixed stop period has started, the main display section 81 is decorated with a set of symbols as a result of the development performance H corresponding to the jackpot performance route being performed. A symbol row related to the symbol is displayed.
Incidentally, at timing t65, the final variation is completed and the state changes from the special symbol variation pattern derivation state PC to the regular symbol low precision, but the continuous chance mode is maintained.

At timing t66, the fixed stop period started at timing t65 ends and the jackpot game starts. Incidentally, at timing t66, the continuous chance mode transitions from the character gathering mode to the jackpot mode.

At timing t67, the jackpot game ends, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC starts again, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to the continuous winning mode. At this time, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the transition of the gaming state and performance mode when a jackpot game occurs in the remaining variation of the continuous chance mode will be explained.
At timing t71 in FIG. 26, similar to the above-mentioned timing t51, the first winning of special figure 2 (winning into the second starting opening) occurs, and the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC that has been continuing from before is changed. The final variation (the seventh symbol variation after moving to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC) is started. Moreover, at timing t71, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the continuous chance mode is maintained.
Further, from timing t71, a display (not shown) prompting the main display unit 81 to fill up the symbol variation related to special drawing 2, and that the player hits the game ball to the right according to the display, The point that the special figure 2 reservation counter reaches the upper limit value between timing t71 and timing t72 described later is also similar to the explanation of timing t51 described above.

At timing t72, similar to the above-described timing t52, since the special figure 2 reservation counter has already reached the upper limit value, a full notification is newly executed. At this time, at timing t72, the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 and the right-handed instruction are also maintained. Moreover, at timing t72, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

At timing t73, the full tank notification that started at timing t72 ends, similar to timing t53 described above. At this time, at timing t73, although the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to special figure 2 is hidden, the right-handed instruction is maintained. Moreover, at timing t73, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

Timing t74 is the same as timing t54 described above, which is the timing when 10 seconds have elapsed since the final variation was started, and at this timing, the above-described one-hit determination process is executed and the development effect H is started. In the example shown in FIG. 26, a jackpot game occurs in the remaining variation (there is a jackpot or a small win in the remaining variation), so the development performance H held at timing t74 is based on the result of the one-shot judgment lottery. The performance content corresponds to either the development loss performance route or the jackpot performance route.

At timing t75, similar to timing t55 described above, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbol related to the symbol variation is stopped starts. At this time, the right-hand hit instruction that was previously displayed ends. Here, at timing t75, since the final fluctuation has ended and the fixed stop period has started, the main display section 81 shows the variation as a result of the development performance H corresponding to the development loss performance route or the jackpot performance route. A pattern row related to decorative patterns forming an eye or pattern alignment is displayed.
Incidentally, at timing t75, the final variation ends and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, but the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

At timing t76, the fixed stop period that started at timing t75 ends, and residual fluctuation starts. In addition, at timing t76, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PA is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

At timing t77, a jackpot game occurs during the remaining fluctuation, and the jackpot game is started. At this time, the performance mode transitions from continuous chance mode to jackpot mode. Then, the right-handed batting instruction is newly started.

At timing t78, similarly to timing t67, the jackpot game ends and the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state PC starts, and the jackpot mode ends and transitions to the continuous winning mode. At this time, the right-handed batting instruction is maintained.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a jackpot game occurs in the consecutive chance mode (the final variation performed in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the remaining variation performed in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA), the corresponding After the jackpot mode related to the jackpot game ends, a transition is made to the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC, and a continuous winning mode is set. In other words, when a jackpot game occurs in the continuous chance mode, the production mode transits from the continuous chance mode to the jackpot mode and then back to the continuous chance mode.

Next, using FIG. 27, a description will be given of the transition of the gaming state and production mode when a specific loss is determined in the remaining variation of the consecutive game mode.
At timing t81 in FIG. 27, similar to timing t51 described above, the first winning of special symbol 2 (winning into the second starting opening) occurs, and the special symbol fluctuation pattern derivation state PC that has been continuing from before is changed. The final variation (the seventh symbol variation after moving to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC) is started. Moreover, at timing t81, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.
Further, from timing t81, a display (not shown) prompting the main display unit 81 to fill up the symbol variation related to special drawing 2, and the player hits the game ball to the right according to the display, The point that the special figure 2 reservation counter reaches the upper limit value between timing t81 and timing t82 which will be described later is also similar to the explanation of timing t51 described above.

At timing t82, similar to the above-described timing t52, since the special figure 2 reservation counter has already reached the upper limit value, a full notification is newly executed. At this time, at timing t82, the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to special figure 2 and the right-handed instruction are also maintained. Moreover, at timing t82, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

At timing t83, the full tank notification that started at timing t82 ends, similar to timing t53 described above. At this time, at timing t83, although the display prompting to fill up the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 is hidden, the right-hitting instruction is maintained. Moreover, at timing t83, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC is maintained, and the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

Timing t84 is the same as timing t54 described above, which is the timing when 10 seconds have elapsed since the final variation was started, and at this timing, the above-described one-shot determination process is executed and the development effect H is started. In the example shown in FIG. 27, since there is a specific loss in the residual variation, the development performance H held at timing t84 is set to either the development loss performance route or the specific loss performance route, depending on the result of the one-hit judgment lottery. The content will be the corresponding performance.

At timing t85, similar to timing t55 described above, the final variation ends and a fixed stop period in which the special symbol related to the symbol variation is stopped starts. At this time, the right-hand hit instruction that was previously displayed ends. Here, at timing t85, since the final variation has ended and the fixed stop period has started, the main display section 81 shows that the development performance H corresponding to the development loss performance route or the specific loss performance route has been performed. A symbol array related to decorative symbols forming a winning combination or a symbol array including a special symbol corresponding to a specific loss is displayed.
Incidentally, at timing t75, the final variation ends and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC transitions to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA, but the consecutive chance mode is maintained.

At timing t86, the fixed stop period that started at timing t85 ends, and residual fluctuation begins. Note that at timing t86, the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA is maintained, and the character gathering mode is maintained.

At timing t87, a specific loss is determined during the remaining variation, and the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA transitions to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD. At this time, the continuous mode is maintained as the performance mode. Then, the right-handed batting instruction is newly started.

In addition, during the period in which neither the right-handed nor left-handed instruction is given, the period during which the player stays in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA after exiting the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC (timing t55 in FIG. 24) In the period from timing t57 to timing t57, from timing t75 to timing t77 in FIG. 26, from timing t85 to timing t87 in FIG. Even if the ball is detected three times), it is preferable that a right-handed hit error is not reported.
In addition, during the above period, a signal that can identify that the residual fluctuation is in progress is output from an external terminal board (not shown), or a general pattern high accuracy (special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PC) is output before the period. ) is output, and the output of the signal is preferably maintained during the period.
The reason for this is the same as that explained using FIGS. 14, 19, and 20.

In this way, in this embodiment, when a specific loss is determined in the consecutive chance mode (the remaining variation performed in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA), the special pattern variation pattern derivation state is changed from the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA. Transition to PD and continuous mode is set. In other words, if a specific loss is determined in the consecutive winning mode, the consecutive winning mode is maintained as the production mode.

As explained above, in the final variation in the continuous chance mode, the development effect H is performed, and not only the final variation, but also the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the remaining variation may be announced, and in some cases, there may be a specific loss. There is a case where a notification is given that something will happen (a case where an advanced performance H corresponding to a specific losing performance route is performed).
In addition, in this embodiment, as an example of a presentation mode for notifying a specific loss, a symbol row including a special symbol corresponding to a specific loss is displayed, but the presentation mode is not limited to this, and for example, , an effect display may be made to indicate that a specific loss occurs due to one color pattern among a plurality of color patterns.
In addition, in this embodiment, the advanced performance H corresponding to the specific loss performance route is one that definitively notifies a specific loss, but there are cases where the specific loss is not actually achieved after the specific loss is anticipated. It can also be used as a thing.

<About the display contents of the main display section 81 during the residual fluctuation in continuous channel mode>
Next, with reference to FIG. 29, the display contents of the main display section 81 in the residual fluctuation in the continuous mode will be described.
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing the display contents of the main display section 81 in the remaining variation in the continuous channel mode.

As mentioned above, the development performance H executed in the final variation of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD is a jackpot in the remaining variation performed in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA that transitions thereafter. , a small hit or a specific loss may be notified in advance. In this case, before each symbol variation included in the residual variation starts, it is already announced that there will be a jackpot, small hit, or specific loss, so if you perform the development effect for each symbol variation for a long time, it will be worse. This may lead to a decline in interest in gaming. Therefore, the special pattern fluctuation patterns corresponding to the remaining fluctuations (the above-mentioned special pattern fluctuation pattern HZP1, special pattern fluctuation pattern HZP2, and special pattern fluctuation pattern AZP) have shorter fluctuations than any of the special pattern fluctuation patterns corresponding to the development production. It's time.
On the other hand, even if the residual variation includes a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss, the advanced performance H may notify the loss. In this case, it is necessary to notify a big hit, a small hit, or a specific loss within a short fluctuating time, so it is a special presentation mode. The presentation mode will be explained below.

As shown in FIG. 29(a), if a loss is announced in the development effect H performed in the final variation of the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, it is difficult to determine whether the consecutive chance mode will end. This gives players a sense of confidence. In response to this, in the remaining variation performed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA that transitions after the final variation, the number of jackpot games executed during the character gathering mode and the continuous chance mode (for example, BONUS × 〇〇 (〇 is displayed as an arbitrary number) and the number of prize balls won (for example, displayed as total △△△△△pt (△ is an arbitrary number)) is displayed in the center of the main display section 81. It is displayed in area 813 (hereinafter, this display mode may be referred to as a result screen).
If all of the symbol variations included in the remaining variations are losses, the result screen is displayed on the main display section 81 until all of the symbol variations are lost. Here, the result of judgment on the validity of each symbol variation included in the residual variation is based on small decorative symbols that vary in the display area 812 located at the corner of the main display section 81 so as not to obstruct the visibility of the result screen. This is notified when the symbol row becomes a random number.

On the other hand, when the symbol fluctuation included in the residual fluctuation includes a jackpot or a small win, as shown in FIG. It is displayed on the main display section 81 so as to cross the result screen during the variation of the symbol variation.
Thereby, it is possible to block the line of sight of the player who is looking at the result screen and allow the player to visually recognize the winning of the jackpot or small win.

Furthermore, if the symbol fluctuation included in the remaining fluctuation includes a specific loss, as shown in FIG. 29(c), the next image ng corresponding to the specific loss (transition to the special pattern fluctuation pattern derivation state PD) It is displayed on the main display section 81 so as to cross the result screen during the variation of the symbol variation.
Thereby, it is possible to block the line of sight of the player looking at the result screen and make the player visually recognize that the state will transition to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD based on a specific loss.

As described above, in the residual variation in the continuous mode, a specific loss may be notified by an image (next image ng) that crosses the result screen.
Note that in this embodiment, a specific image is displayed as an example of a presentation mode for notifying a specific loss, but the presentation mode is not limited to this. It may be possible to notify that a specific loss will occur depending on the combination of decorative patterns.
Further, in the present embodiment, the display of the next image ng is to definitively notify a specific loss, but it may be possible that the specific loss may not actually occur after the specific loss is expected.

Therefore, the performance control means (performance content determining means 225) selects a specific performance (specific loss) that is a performance mode that suggests a specific loss or that at least one of a plurality of performance modes will be a specific loss. It is possible to execute the development performance H corresponding to the performance route or the display of the next image NG), and the time-saving gaming state ends (final variation), or the game to the second starting opening that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state In other words, it means that a specific effect can be executed in the special figure variation (residual variation) based on the winning of the ball.
As a result, it is possible to anticipate a specific loss during the final fluctuation or residual fluctuation during the period, and it is possible to further increase the interest in the game during the period.

Each of the timing charts used in the explanation of this embodiment illustrates cases in which all symbol fluctuations are losses, or one symbol fluctuation is a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss. Cases in which the symbol fluctuation is a jackpot, a small hit, or a specific loss will also be mentioned.
Specifically, in the remaining variation of the continuous Chan mode (symbol variation related to special pattern 2 executed in special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA that has transitioned from special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD) A case will be described in which a symbol variation in which a specific loss is determined (hereinafter referred to as a first special symbol variation) and a symbol variation in which a jackpot is won (hereinafter referred to as a second special symbol variation) are included.

In the above case, when the first special pattern variation is executed after the second special pattern variation, in the pattern variation before the second special pattern variation, and in the pattern variation before the second special pattern variation, the specific effect (Advanced performance H corresponding to the specific losing performance route) is preferably not executed.
In the above situation, it can be determined in advance that the first special pattern variation will result in a specific loss, but if a jackpot game is played after the second special pattern variation that is performed before that, the jackpot game will be a loss. Since it will transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC at the end, there will be no transition to the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD in the first special figure variation. Therefore, in the above-mentioned situation, it is desirable to restrict the execution of the specific performance since it may give the player a misunderstanding.

In addition, in the above case, when the first special pattern variation is executed before the second special pattern variation, the advance determination means 125 executes the second special pattern variation until the first special pattern variation ends. It is preferable that the effect based on the reference is not executed or that the preliminary determination means 125 does not refer to the second special symbol variation.
In the above situation, it can be determined in advance that the second special pattern variation will be a jackpot, but since the first special pattern variation that is performed before that will transition to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD, it will not be a jackpot. If a look-ahead effect that suggests this is executed, it may give the player a sense of discomfort. Therefore, in the above situation, it is desirable to restrict the execution of the pre-read effect or the pre-determination itself.

Since the control described above is performed, the gaming machine 10 transitions to the character gathering mode (1 time saving + 4 remaining fluctuations) by the jackpot game caused by the jackpot won by the symbol fluctuation related to the special drawing 1, If a jackpot game occurs within the five symbol fluctuations, or if a specific loss occurs within the four remaining fluctuations, a transition is made to a continuous winning mode (time saving 7 times + remaining fluctuations 4 times). In the continuous winning mode, if a jackpot game occurs within 11 symbol variations or a specific loss occurs within 4 remaining variations, the continuous winning mode continues.
In both the character gathering mode and the consecutive chance mode, the general pattern is high and accurate, and the symbol variation related to the special symbol 2 is set to have a high probability of winning a small hit, so a jackpot game occurs in the character gathering mode and the consecutive chance mode. The frequency is higher than in normal mode.
Therefore, the continuity of the consecutive game mode as described above has a great influence on the acquisition of game balls and greatly contributes to the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 has a probability that a specific loss is determined (approximately 1/38.2) in the special drawing fluctuation based on the winning of a game ball into the second starting slot, and a probability that the probability of winning a jackpot or small winning (approximately 1/38.2) 1/7.6) is preferable. By doing so, it is possible to realize a gaming feature in which the player can receive the benefit of a specific loss (transition to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD) as compensation for not winning the jackpot or small win.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, when the numerator is set to 1, the value of the denominator (approximately 7.6) regarding the probability that the special figure fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball in the second starting slot will result in a jackpot or small jackpot is as follows: The second number held in the time-saving game state is greater than the first number (1 or 7), which is the number of special symbol fluctuations in the time-saving game state, which is set at the end of the jackpot game caused by a jackpot or small hit. The sum (8 or 14) Smaller is desirable.
Since the gameplay is characterized by the continuity of the time-saving gaming state, if the probability of a jackpot or small win during the time-saving gaming state is too high or too low, the balance of the gameplay will be lost. be.

<About application to pachinko gaming machines with fixed variable gaming states>
In the above-mentioned embodiment, a jackpot game is generated by a jackpot when winning the first starting opening 57, and a jackpot game is generated by a small winning in addition to the jackpot when winning the second starting opening 59. An embodiment in which the present invention is implemented by a pachinko game machine (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) that changes the frequency of jackpot games depending on whether the game is normal, high, accurate or not has been described.
However, the present invention may be implemented by a pachinko game machine (so-called one type) that changes the frequency of jackpots (the frequency at which jackpot games occur) depending on whether the special drawing is low or high.
Hereinafter, a modification example in which the present invention is implemented by the pachinko gaming machine will be described using FIG. 30. FIG. 30 is a state transition diagram showing the transition of the special figure variation pattern derivation state according to the modification.

Note that the details of the configuration that the pachinko game machine according to this modification naturally includes include a lot of content that overlaps with the above-described embodiment, so a description thereof will be omitted here.
In addition, the "specific failure" in this modification can be determined at least in the special symbol fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port (second starting port 59), and the trigger for transition to the time-saving gaming state. This embodiment is similar to the above-described embodiment in that it becomes.

The pachinko gaming machine according to the modification includes a gaming state management means (corresponding to the above-mentioned gaming state control means 155) that manages the gaming state, and the gaming state managed by the gaming state management means includes a normal gaming state, a normal gaming state, This includes a time-saving game state in which it is easier to enter a game ball into a second starting slot than in a normal game state, and a variable probability game state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than in a normal game state.
Here, the normal game state corresponds to the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA' in which the special pattern is low probability and the regular pattern pattern is low probability. In addition, the time-saving gaming state corresponds to a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB' and a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD' in which the special pattern is highly certain and the regular pattern is low. The probability variable gaming state corresponds to a special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC' in which the special pattern is low in probability and the regular pattern is low in probability.

The game state control means controls the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state.
As shown in FIG. 30, the transition conditions between the special figure variation pattern derivation state PA' and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD' include transition conditions (i) to transition conditions (v). The transition condition (i) is the end of the jackpot game related to the normal jackpot, and the transition condition (ii) is that the symbol variation related to the special drawing 2 has been executed 20 times. The transition condition (iii) is the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variable jackpot, and the transition condition (iv) is the stop display of the symbol c corresponding to the specific loss in the special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA' where the probability is low and the probability is variable. It is to be done.
Here, in the symbol variation related to the special figure 2 performed in the special figure variation pattern derivation state PB', the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC', and the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD', which are regular symbols and high accuracy, the specific loss may be determined and the symbol c is stopped and displayed, but in such a case, no state transition is performed and the original gaming state remains. This is to avoid overlapping of high and accurate figures.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine can change the gaming state as follows.
(B) At least in part when the jackpot game ends, a time-saving game state (special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state PB') may be set (state transition (i) shown in FIG. 30).
(b) When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB' or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD'), the normal gaming state may be set (as shown in FIG. 30). ii) state transition).
(c) The special figure variation based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole that was reserved in the time-saving gaming state (special figure variation pattern deriving state PB' or special figure variation pattern deriving state PD') is in the time-saving gaming state. is started in the normal gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PA) set after , and when a specific loss is determined in the special pattern variation, a new time-saving gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD') is started. may be set (state transition (iv) shown in FIG. 30).

As the control explained above is carried out, the pachinko game machine in question will be awarded 20 times of high accuracy after the end of the jackpot game, whether it wins a normal jackpot or a variable jackpot, and the final fluctuation will be If there is a specific loss during the execution period of the residual fluctuation, the normal pattern high accuracy will be given 20 times again. Due to the continuity of the high accuracy of the regular symbols, it is possible to increase the chances that the symbol variation related to the special symbol 2 will be executed. Furthermore, if the jackpot won based on the winning of special drawing 2 is given preferential treatment in terms of winning the prize ball compared to the jackpot won based on the winning of special drawing 1, the above-mentioned general drawing high accuracy The continuity of this has a great influence on the acquisition of game balls and greatly contributes to the enjoyment of the game.

In addition, in the pachinko game machine, the probability that a specific loss will be determined (for example, about 1/10) in the win/fail judgment in the special symbol variation based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting slot is lower than that in the time-saving gaming state (special It is preferable that the probability of winning a jackpot (for example, about 1/300) is higher than the probability of winning a jackpot in the figure variation pattern derivation state PB', the special figure variation pattern derivation state PC', or the special figure variation pattern derivation state PD'. This is because doing so is suitable for the above-mentioned gameplay, which is characterized by the continuity of the game, high accuracy (time saving).

In addition, when the pachinko game machine is set to a time-saving gaming state (special pattern variation pattern derivation state PB', special pattern variation pattern derivation state PC', or special pattern variation pattern derivation state PD') after the jackpot game ends, , the expected value of the number of special symbol fluctuations (for example, about 70) based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting hole that will be executed until the next jackpot game starts is the number of times when the game ball enters the second starting hole. It is desirable that the special symbol fluctuation based on the prize winning is smaller than the value of the denominator (for example, about 300) when the numerator is 1 for the probability of winning a jackpot in the time-saving gaming state.
Even if the gameplay is characterized by the continuity of the high accuracy (short time) of Fuzu, if there are too many special symbol fluctuations that are performed with high accuracy (short time) of Fuzu, the balance of gameplay will be disrupted. This is because it will be put away.

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Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, but also includes various modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.
In particular, the state control and various processes described for the gaming machine 10 and the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example described above can be combined as appropriate as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

Regarding the probabilities, proportions, and frequencies in the embodiments described above, unless there is a special explanation, as long as each relationship is ensured, the one with the lower probability may not win, or the one with the higher probability may definitely win. You can also do this. If the winner is not selected or if the winner is sure to be selected, the lottery itself may not be held.
Furthermore, each lottery value in the lottery table illustrated in this 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.

The time-saving game states in the above-described embodiments include those set at the end of a jackpot game and those set when a special figure corresponding to a specific loss is stopped and displayed, and the time-saving game states that are set on hold in these time-saving game states are exemplified. We have explained the gameplay focusing on special figure fluctuations based on winning of game balls in the second starting slot. However, the time-saving game state according to the implementation of the present invention is not limited to these, and may include a time-saving game state that is set when the special symbol changes a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot. The same game property may be applied to the special figure variation based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port which is suspended in the state.

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This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) It is possible to fire the game ball, and it is possible to execute the special pattern fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole or the second starting hole, and the special pattern fluctuation can be executed until the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. It is possible to postpone the start, and it is determined whether at least one of the jackpot or small hit will be won with the start of the special symbol fluctuation, and in some cases when neither the jackpot nor the small hit is won. A gaming machine that determines a loss,
A jackpot game in which a jackpot game is performed when the special pattern variation that won the jackpot ends, or when a game ball passes through a specific area during a small win game that is performed after the special pattern variation that won the small jackpot ends. control means;
a gaming state management means for managing the gaming state;
Equipped with
The gaming states managed by the gaming state management means include a normal gaming state and a time-saving gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal gaming state,
The specific loss can be determined at least in a special drawing variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port,
The time-saving gaming state is set at least in part when the jackpot game ends;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state is set;
The special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting port that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state is started in the normal gaming state that was set after the time-saving gaming state, and the special symbol variation is When a specific loss is determined, a new time-saving gaming state is set;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(2) It is possible to fire the game ball, and it is possible to execute the special pattern fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting hole or the second starting hole, and the special pattern fluctuation can be executed until the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that is capable of suspending the start, determines whether or not a jackpot will be won with the start of special symbol fluctuations, and determines a specific loss in a part when the jackpot is not won,
A jackpot game control means that performs a jackpot game when the special symbol fluctuation that won the jackpot ends;
a gaming state management means for managing the gaming state;
Equipped with
The gaming states managed by the gaming state management means include a normal gaming state, a time-saving gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state. Includes a variable gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than that of the game,
The specific loss can be determined at least in a special drawing variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port,
The time-saving gaming state is set at least in part when the jackpot game ends;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state is set;
The special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting port that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state is started in the normal gaming state that was set after the time-saving gaming state, and the special symbol variation is When a specific loss is determined, a new time-saving gaming state is set;
A gaming machine characterized by:
(3) When a special symbol change based on the winning of a game ball into the second starting opening is started in the time-saving gaming state, and it is determined that the specific loss has occurred in the special symbol variation, a new time-saving gaming state is started. not set,
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), characterized in that:
(4) The specific loss is:
There is no time to be determined in the special figure fluctuation based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting slot, or
The probability that the specific loss is determined in the special drawing variation based on the winning of a game ball to the first starting opening is the probability that the specific losing is determined in the special drawing variation based on the winning of the gaming ball to the second starting opening. lower than the probability of
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), characterized in that:
(5) A preliminary determination means that refers to the result of the validity judgment regarding the pending special symbol variation before the special symbol variation is started;
Direction means and
performance control means for controlling the performance means;
further comprising;
The performance control means is capable of executing a specific performance that is a performance mode that suggests that the specific loss will occur or that at least one of a plurality of performance modes suggests that the specific loss will occur;
The specific performance may be executed in a special figure variation in which the time-saving gaming state ends or in a special figure variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting opening that was reserved in the time-saving gaming state;
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), characterized in that:
(6) The first special figure in which the specific loss is determined in the special figure variation based on the winning of the game ball to the second start opening, which is pending in the special figure variation where the time-saving gaming state ends. variation and a second special pattern variation in which the jackpot is won, and when the first special pattern variation is executed after the second special pattern variation, the second special pattern variation is included. The specific effect is not executed in the special figure variation before the special figure variation, or the specific effect is not executed due to a production mode that suggests the specific loss.
The gaming machine according to (5), characterized in that:
(7) During the execution period of the special figure variation when the time-saving gaming state ends, a second performance that urges the firing of the game ball to the second starting opening is executed,
After all of the special symbol changes based on winning of game balls into the second starting port that were suspended in the time-saving gaming state are completed, a first performance that prompts the firing of game balls into the first starting port is executed. ,
When neither the first special pattern variation nor the second special pattern variation is included in the special pattern variation based on the winning of a game ball in the second starting slot that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state, Neither the first performance nor the second performance is executed until all of the special figure fluctuations are completed.
The gaming machine according to (6), characterized in that:
(a) The first special figure variation and the second special figure variation are included in the special figure variation based on the winning of the game ball to the second start opening which is reserved in the special figure variation where the time-saving gaming state ends. When a figure variation is included, and when the first special figure variation is executed before the second special figure variation, the preliminary determination means is not executed based on the reference to the second special figure variation, or the preliminary determination means does not refer to the second special figure variation;
The gaming machine according to (6), characterized in that:

10 Gaming 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 ball tray 29 Lower ball tray 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame portion 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left and right side frames 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 39 Main operation section 39a Ball rental 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 Grand prize opening 55a First major prize opening 55b 2 major prize openings 57 1st starting opening 59 2nd starting opening 61 Normal electric accessory 62 Normal electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 65a 1st special electric accessory 65b 2nd special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory Object solenoid 67 General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First starting opening sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72 Big winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame opening sensor 77 Front frame opening 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 section 83 Volume adjustment section 84 Brightness adjustment section 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 holding lamp 95 Second special symbol holding lamp 96 Normal symbol holding lamp 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I/O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board case 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main reservation control means 125 Advance determination means 130 Special pattern lottery means 131 Special pattern validity determination device 132 Special pattern stop pattern lottery device 133 Special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 135 Regular figure lottery means 140 Jackpot game control means 145 Symbol display control means 150 Electric accessory control means 155 Game state control means 160 Main information storage means 165 Main error control means 170 Main command management means 175 Recovery Power processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 179 Game ready state transition means 180 Power cut processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 First sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal performance control means 221 Performance mode control means 222 Performance route determination means 223 Sub hold control means 224 Pre-read performance control means 225 Performance content determination means 226 Decorative pattern Control means 227 Jackpot production control means 230 Sub-error control means 240 Lamp control means 245 Movable accessory control means 250 Volume adjustment means 255 Brightness adjustment means 260 Sub-information storage means 270 Sub-command management means 300 Second sub-control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 2nd sub control board case 310 Audio control board 311 CPU
312 ROM
313 RAM
314 I/O port 400 Payout control board 409 Payout control board case 500 Power supply 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 flow path Y Second flow path

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It is possible to fire the game ball, it is possible to execute the special pattern variation based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port or the second starting port, and the start of the special pattern variation is suspended until the variation start condition is satisfied. It is possible to determine whether or not at least one of the jackpot or small hit will be won with the start of the special pattern fluctuation, and a specific loss will be determined in some cases when neither the jackpot nor the small hit is won. A gaming machine that
A jackpot game in which a jackpot game is performed when the special pattern variation that won the jackpot ends, or when a game ball passes through a specific area during a small win game that is performed after the special pattern variation that won the small jackpot ends. control means;
a gaming state management means for managing the gaming state;
special pattern variation pattern deriving means for deriving a special pattern variation pattern by referring to a special pattern variation pattern lottery table;
Pre-judgment means that refers to the result of the validity judgment regarding the pending special symbol variation before the special symbol variation is started;
Direction means and
Determining the content of the performance to be performed during the fluctuation of the special pattern fluctuation that changes based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern derived by the special pattern fluctuation pattern deriving means based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern, and controlling the performance means. A production control means for
Equipped with
The gaming states managed by the gaming state management means include a normal gaming state and a time-saving gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal gaming state,
The specific loss can be determined at least in a special drawing variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port,
The time-saving gaming state is set at least in part when the jackpot game ends;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state is set;
The special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting port that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state is started in the normal gaming state that was set after the time-saving gaming state, and the special symbol variation is When a specific loss is determined, a new time-saving gaming state is set,
The special symbol variation based on the pending winning of the game ball into the second starting slot includes a special symbol variation in which at least one of the specific loss, the jackpot, and the small win is determined. A predetermined look-ahead performance that suggests or includes a performance mode that suggests that as at least one of a plurality of performance modes may be executed in a special figure variation where the time-saving gaming state ends;
When a special figure variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting opening is started in the time-saving gaming state and the specific loss is determined in the special figure variation, a new time-saving gaming state is not set. ,
When deriving a special pattern fluctuation pattern related to a special pattern fluctuation that is executed based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting hole in the time-saving gaming state and does not win either the jackpot or the small hit, The production control is performed by the fact that the special symbol variation pattern lottery table referred to by the variation pattern derivation means has a common distribution when the specific loss is determined and when the specific loss is not determined. The content of the performance executed during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation determined by the means may be the same,
A gaming machine characterized by: It is possible to fire the game ball, it is possible to execute the special pattern variation based on the winning of the game ball in the first starting port or the second starting port, and the start of the special pattern variation is suspended until the variation start condition is satisfied. A gaming machine that determines whether or not a jackpot is won with the start of the special pattern fluctuation, and determines a specific loss in a part when the jackpot is not won,
A jackpot game control means that performs a jackpot game when the special symbol fluctuation that won the jackpot ends;
a gaming state management means for managing the gaming state;
special pattern variation pattern deriving means for deriving a special pattern variation pattern by referring to a special pattern variation pattern lottery table;
Pre-judgment means that refers to the result of the validity judgment regarding the pending special symbol variation before the special symbol variation is started;
Direction means and
Determining the content of the performance to be performed during the fluctuation of the special pattern fluctuation that changes based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern derived by the special pattern fluctuation pattern deriving means based on the special pattern fluctuation pattern, and controlling the performance means. A production control means for
Equipped with
The gaming states managed by the gaming state management means include a normal gaming state, a time-saving gaming state in which it is easier to enter the game ball into the second starting slot compared to the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state. Includes a variable gaming state in which the probability of winning the jackpot is higher than that of the game,
The specific loss can be determined at least in a special drawing variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port,
The time-saving gaming state is set at least in part when the jackpot game ends;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in the time-saving gaming state, the normal gaming state is set;
The special symbol variation based on the winning of the game ball into the second starting port that was suspended in the time-saving gaming state is started in the normal gaming state that was set after the time-saving gaming state, and the special symbol variation is When a specific loss is determined, a new time-saving gaming state is set,
Suggesting that the special symbol variations based on the pending winning of game balls in the second starting slot include special symbol variations in which at least one of the specific loss and the jackpot is determined; , a predetermined look-ahead performance in which a performance mode suggesting that effect is included as at least one of a plurality of performance modes may be executed in a special symbol variation where the time-saving gaming state ends;
When a special figure variation based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting opening is started in the time-saving gaming state and the specific loss is determined in the special figure variation, a new time-saving gaming state is not set. ,
Referenced by the special pattern variation pattern deriving means when deriving a special pattern variation pattern related to a special pattern variation that is executed based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port in the time-saving gaming state and does not win the jackpot. The special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery table to be displayed has a common distribution both when the specific loss is determined and when the specific loss is not determined, so that the special symbol fluctuation pattern lottery table determined by the production control means The contents of the production executed during the fluctuation of the special figure fluctuation may be the same,
A gaming machine characterized by:

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