JP6330018B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing a highly interesting performance. In the gaming machine 1, when it is determined that a special game is to be executed, the first variation pattern having a variation time of the first time is selected as the variation pattern of the symbol, and the variation time is the first. There are times when a second variation pattern that is a second time longer than one hour is selected. When the first variation pattern is selected, the notice effect is executed with a different probability from that when the second variation pattern is selected. Also, different notice effects may be executed when the first variation pattern is selected and when the second variation pattern is selected. Further, when the first notice effect is executed, the probability that the game is controlled in the second game state after the special game is executed is higher than the probability that the game is controlled in the first game state. [Selection] Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing an effect based on a determination as to whether or not to execute a special game.

  For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins at a predetermined starting port, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player. Some of these types of gaming machines can execute a notice effect (for example, a premier effect) for notifying that a jackpot game will be executed prior to notifying that it has been determined that the jackpot game will be executed. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-96091

  By the way, the production performed in the conventional gaming machine is not necessarily highly interesting, and there is room for improvement in terms of improving the interest.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing a highly interesting performance.

The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.
That is, the gaming machine according to the present invention includes a determination unit that determines whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player, and a selection unit that selects a variation pattern of a special symbol based on a determination result of the determination unit. And, in a predetermined symbol display means, the special symbol is variably displayed with the variation pattern selected by the selection means, and then the special symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result of the determination means, and the special game When the special symbol indicating that the determination by the determination means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means, the special game executing means for executing the special game, and after the special game is executed, Game control capable of controlling a game in any one of a plurality of gaming states including one gaming state and a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state And an effect executing means capable of executing an effect based on the determination result of the determining means, the effect executing means variably displays a decorative symbol with the change display of the special symbol, and stops the special symbol The special game is displayed during the variable display of the decorative symbol, which is performed in response to the determination by the determination unit when the special symbol is executed by stopping and displaying the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the determination unit. When the determination result indicating that the determination means determines that the special game has been executed is obtained by the determination means, the special symbol can be executed. A plurality of fluctuations including a first fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the first time is a first time and a second fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol is a second time longer than the first time When one of the variation patterns is selected from the turns, and the first execution pattern is selected by the selection unit, the effect execution unit selects the first notification effect as the notification effect with a first probability. And when the second variation pattern is selected by the selection means, a second notice different from the first notice effect as the notice effect with a second probability different from the first probability. When the effect is executed, and when the second notice effect is executed, the decorative symbol is displayed during the period from when the special symbol change display is started by the symbol display control means until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. When the variable display is started, the decorative pattern of the first aspect is displayed, and during the execution of the predetermined effect during the variable display of the special pattern, the decorative pattern of the second aspect smaller than the decorative pattern of the first aspect is displayed. Shi When executing the first notice effect, the first notice effect is executed without displaying the decorative pattern of the second aspect while displaying the decorative pattern of the first aspect, and the first notice effect. When the effect is executed, the probability that the game is controlled in the second game state after the special game is executed is higher than the probability that the game is controlled in the first game state. .

  When the second notice effect is executed, the game is controlled in the first game state or the second game state after the special game is executed, and when the first notice effect is executed, the special game is executed. While the game is controlled in the second gaming state after the game is executed, the game may not be controlled in the first gaming state.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to execute an effect with high interest.

Schematic front view of gaming machine 1 A plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the gaming machine 1 is provided. Explanatory diagram for explaining the gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining various random numbers used for special symbol determination Flow chart illustrating the flow of performance in the normal gaming state Flow chart illustrating the flow of production in the probabilistic gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the decorativeness of a decorative pattern A screen diagram showing a specific example of production that develops into SPSP reach via normal reach (Part 1) Screen diagram showing a specific example of production that develops into SPSP reach via normal reach (Part 2) Screen view showing a specific example of character SP reach A screen diagram showing a specific example of the bumping effect in the normal gaming state A screen showing a specific example of battle reach in the probabilistic gaming state Screen diagram showing a specific example of a bumping effect in a probabilistic gaming state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the fluctuation pattern selection table used for the process which selects the fluctuation pattern of a special symbol in a normal game state Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the variation pattern selection table used for the process which selects the variation pattern of a special symbol in a probability variation game state. Explanatory diagram for explaining the reliability of the reach symbol in the normal gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining the reliability of the reach symbol in the probability variation gaming state Explanatory diagram for explaining various jackpot notices A screen showing a specific example of a premier character production Screen diagram showing a specific example of rainbow title display Screen diagram showing a specific example of rainbow character display Screen diagram showing a specific example of cut-in performed according to the operation Schematic front view of gaming machine 1 showing a specific example of one notification Screen shot illustrating how the premier character production is performed multiple times within the same variation Explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot notice type selection table Time chart showing specific examples of effects in the normal gaming state Time chart showing specific examples of effects in the probabilistic gaming state Explanatory diagram illustrating the jackpot reliability of the hold icon Screen diagram illustrating a customer waiting menu screen Explanatory diagram for explaining the jackpot notice type selection table used when the jackpot notice up mode is set Block diagram illustrating the configuration of main RAM 103 and various information stored in main RAM 103 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the pre-determination process in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the game state setting process performed at the time of completion | finish of a jackpot game in the game control board 100 The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 44 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step S13 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of fluctuation start command reception processing in step S15 of FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot notice effect pattern setting process in step S153 of FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the change effect pattern setting process in step S154 in FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the reliability suggesting effect pattern setting process in step S155 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the image sound control board 140 Detailed flowchart of the image output control process in step S41 of FIG. A screen showing a specific example of the first mission effect Screen view showing a specific example of the second mission effect

  Hereinafter, a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Schematic configuration example of gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration example of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a part of the gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 provided with a prize or a combination related to determination, and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 clockwise, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to a launching device (not shown), and the game is performed with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20. Fired into region 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. The game area 10 falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are dropped into a box (not shown) arranged below the lower plate 29. In addition, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured by a single plate.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, a first gate 15, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a prize and a winning combination. It has been. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the second gate 16, and the electric tulip are used as a prize and a winning combination. 17 is provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 10 enters the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the big winning port 13, and the normal winning port 14 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2. May win. In this case, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning place are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 is a start region that is always open, and the second start port 12 is a start region that is opened only when the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory is operating. In the gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins a prize through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins a prize through the second start port 12, a big hit game (special game) advantageous to the player is played. It is determined whether or not to execute, and a symbol indicating the determination result is displayed on a first special symbol display 41 or a second special symbol display 42 of the display 4 described later. And when the symbol which shows a jackpot is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game which opens the big winning opening 13 is performed.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The special winning opening 13 is a special winning area that is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the big prize opening 13. The special winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when a predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the jackpot game in which the above-mentioned plate is operated to open the jackpot 13. Is executed. During the big hit game, the big prize opening until a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, eight game balls won in the big prize opening 13 or 29.5 seconds have passed since the big prize opening 13 was opened) is satisfied. A long open round game that is closed after 13 is maintained in the open state is executed a predetermined number of times at predetermined time intervals.

  In this way, since the big prize opening 13 is opened long during the jackpot game, the player can make more awards by making a right strike during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played. You can get a sphere.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 has a closed posture in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 (see the solid line in FIG. 1), and an open posture in which the second starting port 12 is opened (see the broken line in FIG. 1). The posture can be changed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened although the prize ball is not paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the first gate 15 or the second gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Example of configuration of rendering means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, an effect accessory 7, a panel lamp 25, and the like for performing various effects. Further, the frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 4) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 (hereinafter referred to as “liquid crystal screen 5”) is provided at a position that is easily visible by the player. On this liquid crystal screen 5, for example, decorative symbols, characters and items for notifying the determination result of special symbol determination, a reserved image (holding icon) displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held, and a special symbol variation display An effect image including various display objects such as the icon indicating that the icon is in the middle is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or asynchronously.

  The director 7 is disposed in front of and on the side of the liquid crystal screen 5. The effect accessory 7 incorporates a light emitting element (for example, LED). The effect character 7 performs a predetermined effect by both or one of the movement and light of the character itself. In the present embodiment, the director 7 is formed in a shape imitating a sword, and an initial posture in which the sword appears to be almost upright with the sword handle (lower end) as the center of rotation (FIG. 1). Reference) and a rotation posture (see FIG. 11A) that makes the sword appear to be substantially horizontal.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color.

[Input means of gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and an effect key 27 as input means for the player to input. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The production key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation, a cursor movement, and the like, and has an up key, a down key, a left key, and a right key. In the gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27 is performed. In addition, the gaming machine 1 can perform volume adjustment, light amount adjustment, setting change of appearance rate of a predetermined effect, and the like by operating the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. These are based on FIG. The details will be described later.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to special symbol determination and normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination, thereby determining the first special symbol determination. Inform the results. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the symbol in a variable manner and then stops displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination, thereby determining the second special symbol determination. Inform the results. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a symbol indicating the determination result, a jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, or a determination result of the special symbol determination The losing symbol indicating that “is losing” is stopped and displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination. In the present embodiment, both of the upper limits of the number of reservations are set to “4”.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, the round indicator 48 displays the opening pattern of the big winning opening 13 during the jackpot game (the round which is the number of round games). Number).

  In the following description, the symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42 are referred to as “special symbols”, and the symbols displayed on the normal symbol display 45 are “normal symbols”. Shall be called. Also, the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 is called “first special symbol”, the special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 42 is called “second special symbol”, and both of them are called. It may be distinguished.

[Configuration of control device of gaming machine 1]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control device provided in the gaming machine 1.
A control device that controls the operation of the gaming machine 1 is provided on the back side of the gaming board 2. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the control device of the gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 that controls the effects of images and sounds, an image sound control board 140 that controls effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 that controls effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a first gate switch 114, a second gate switch 115, a big winning port switch 116, and a big winning port control unit. 117, the normal winning a prize opening switch 118, and each indicator 41-48 which comprises the indicator 4 are connected. Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes four ordinary winning opening switches 122 corresponding to the four ordinary winning openings 14 (see FIG. 1). In FIG. Only the notation.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The first gate switch 114 detects the passage of the game ball with respect to the first gate 15 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The second gate switch 115 detects the passage of the game ball with respect to the second gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The big prize opening switch 116 detects the winning of the game ball to the big prize opening 13 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the special prize opening control unit 117 opens and closes the special prize opening 13 by operating an electric solenoid coupled to a plate that closes the special prize opening 13 so that the drive transmission is possible. To do. The normal winning opening switch 118 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning opening 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  When a detection signal is input from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the big winning port switch 116, or the normal winning port switch 118, the main CPU 101 receives a predetermined number corresponding to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out the prize balls, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is managed based on the information from the payout control board. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies a game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from a ball tank provided on the back side of the game board 2. .

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. Specifically, the various random numbers are jackpot random numbers, design random numbers, reach random numbers, and fluctuation pattern random numbers.

  Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The symbol random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (such as the number of rounds of the jackpot game or the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished) when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  When the main CPU 101 acquires these random numbers, first, based on whether or not the acquired jackpot random number matches a predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot game. judge. Here, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot type is determined based on which random number value of the predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102 matches the acquired symbol random number. Here, the types of jackpots include, for example, “probability jackpot” in which the game is controlled in the probability change gaming state after the jackpot game is ended, or the game is controlled in the short time gaming state after the jackpot game is ended. An example is the “normal jackpot”. The gaming state and the type of jackpot will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not executed in the determination based on the jackpot random number, based on whether or not the acquired reach random number matches a predetermined random number value stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. Further, the main CPU 101 determines the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed regardless of whether or not the jackpot game is performed. As a result, the variation time of the special symbol is determined.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed and determines the type of jackpot, the main CPU 101 controls the opening / closing of the jackpot 13 through the jackpot control unit 117, so that the jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot type is controlled. Execute.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the first gate switch 114 or the second gate switch 115 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes each of the display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, and a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the production | presentation key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
The image sound control board 140 includes a general CPU 141, a control ROM 142, a control RAM 143, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 144, an sound DSP (Digital Signal Processor) 145, and the like. Based on the program stored in the control ROM 142, the overall CPU 141 performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image or sound that realizes an effect whose effect content is set on the effect control board 130. The control RAM 143 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU 141 executes the program, and a work area for data processing.

  The VDP 144 generates an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. The acoustic DSP 145 generates acoustic data output from the speaker 24. The overall CPU 141 generates a control signal based on a command from the effect control board 130 and a program stored in the control ROM 142 and outputs the control signal to the VDP 144 and the acoustic DSP 145 to control these operations.

  Although not shown in the figure, the VDP 144 displays an image ROM for storing material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine for executing the rendering process of the effect image, and an effect image drawn by the drawing engine on a liquid crystal display. An output circuit for outputting to the device 5 is provided. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the overall CPU 141. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  Although not shown in the figure, the acoustic DSP 145 is used as a working ROM for data processing by the acoustic DSP 145 and an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to effect sounds such as music, voice, and sound effects. SDRAM is connected. The acoustic DSP 145 reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the overall CPU 141 from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
The lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU 151, a lamp ROM 152, and a lamp RAM 153. The lamp CPU 151 performs a calculation process when controlling the operations of the stage actor 7, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like based on the program stored in the lamp ROM 152. The lamp RAM 153 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU 151 executes the program, and a work area for data processing.

  The lamp ROM 152 stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating each light emission pattern of the light emitting element, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the like built in the effect actor 7. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the effect actor 7 or the like.

  The lamp CPU 151 reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153, and the light emitting element of the effect agent 7, the panel lamp 25, The light emission of the frame lamp 37 is controlled. The lamp CPU 151 reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM 152 to the lamp RAM 153 and drives the motor that operates the effect agent 7. To control.

  In addition, when the effect button 26 and the effect key 27 are operated by the player, the lamp CPU 151 transmits an operation command for notifying the effect to the effect control board 130.

[Variation production]
In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, various effects are performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 during the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Here, the various special effects are performed during the variable display of the first special symbol. The outline of the fluctuating production will be explained.

  In the gaming machine 1, the first special symbol determination is executed when a game ball wins at the first start port 11, and the first special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination is displayed after the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Stopped display. On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, a variation effect including a variation display of the decorative symbol is performed in accordance with the variation display of the first special symbol (for example, see FIG. 10). Then, when the first special symbol is variably displayed for the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected when the first special symbol determination is executed, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. The decorative symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (see, for example, FIG. 11H).

  During such a variable display of symbols, a so-called reach effect may be performed. Specifically, on the liquid crystal screen 5, for example, a part of a decorative design symbol row in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction from bottom to top is displayed in three rows in the horizontal direction. When the variation display of the first special symbol is started, these symbol sequences are variably displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom (see, for example, FIGS. 10A and 10B). On the other hand, when the reach effect is performed, before all the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, first, for example, the left and right column decorative symbols (the left symbol and the right symbol) are completely displayed. Make a pseudo stop so as not to stop. In addition, the pseudo stop is an effect in which the decorative symbol is slightly moved on the spot without moving the decorative symbol, and in the following description, the actual stop (which may be simply referred to as “stop display”) that completely stops the decorative symbol. When distinguishing, it may call a pseudo stop.

  When the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped, reach will be established if the same decorative symbol is pseudo-stopped on the active line as these symbols, and the player will feel the expectation that three identical decorative symbols will be gathered. Reach production is performed. This reach production is achieved by scrolling the decorative symbols that make up the middle symbol row at a low speed so that the player can identify them in the state that the reach symbol is pseudo-stopped, and finally the middle symbol or reach symbol that is common with the reach symbol. This is an effect in which a middle symbol different from the above is stopped on the active line to notify the winner.

  In addition to the decorative design, other effect images such as characters and items may be used for the reach effect (see FIG. 10G). Further, in the following description, in the symbol variation in which the reach effect is performed, the effect that is performed until the reach is established may be referred to as “pre-reach effect”.

  The reach effect will be described in detail later. When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing”, the reach-missing point is to notify the loss as the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. Three decorative symbols indicating (for example, “343”) are stopped. On the other hand, when the reach effect is not performed, the three decorative symbols indicating the disparity (for example, “154”) are fully stopped as the lost symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. Thus, when it is determined that the jackpot game is not to be executed, the lose notification effect of notifying that the three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a manner indicating a loss and then making a real stop to notify the player of the fact that the jackpot game is not executed. Executed.

  When this lose notification effect is executed, the jackpot game is not executed, and if the right of the first special symbol determination is reserved, the first special symbol determination and the variable display of the first special symbol are immediately started. .

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, the reach effect is usually executed during the variation display of the first special symbol, and the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol. Then, after the three decorative symbols are pseudo-stopped in a mode showing a big hit (for example, a doublet such as “333” or “777”), the main stop is made. As described above, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the hit notification effect for notifying the jackpot (that the jackpot game is executed) by falsely stopping the three decorative symbols in a manner showing the jackpot and then making a real stop is provided. Executed. When the hit notification effect is executed, the jackpot game is executed.

[About icons]
During special symbol fluctuation display or jackpot game, even if a game ball wins at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12, special symbol judgment or symbol variation display is immediately triggered by this winning. It cannot be executed. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1, even if a game ball wins the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12), the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) and the variation display of the symbol are immediately displayed. If it cannot be executed, the first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) is suspended within a range not exceeding a predetermined number (“4” in the present embodiment), and the number of reserved symbols is displayed as the first special symbol hold display. Displayed on the instrument 43 (or the second special symbol hold indicator 44).

  On the other hand, on the liquid crystal screen 5, as a display area in which a hold icon, which is an effect image suggesting that special symbol determination and symbol variation display are put on hold, a first hold icon display area 51 and A second hold icon display area 52 is provided (see FIG. 1).

  The first hold icon display area 51 is an area in which a hold icon suggesting that the first special symbol determination is held is displayed. In the first hold icon display area 51, the same number of hold icons as the number of hold for the first special symbol determination shown by the first special symbol hold indicator 43 (see FIG. 3) are displayed.

  The second hold icon display area 52 is an area where a hold icon suggesting that the second special symbol determination is held is displayed. In the second hold icon display area 52, the same number of hold icons as the number of hold for the second special symbol determination shown by the second special symbol hold indicator 44 (see FIG. 3) are displayed.

  In FIG. 1, three hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 to indicate that the number of holds in the first special symbol determination is “3”, and the second special symbol determination is performed. In order to suggest that the number of holds is “2”, a state in which two hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is illustrated.

  The liquid crystal screen 5 includes a region 53 as a display region for displaying a variation suggestion image (hereinafter referred to as “the icon”) that suggests that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed. Provided (see FIG. 1).

  In the gaming machine 1, when the change display of the symbol is started to digest the right of the first special symbol determination being held, the first display among the hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is performed. The held icon (hold icon closest to the area 53) moves from the first hold icon display area 51 to the area 53. When another hold icon is displayed in the first hold display area 51, the other hold icon is shifted to the area 53 side in the first hold icon display area 51.

  Note that such a shift process is similarly performed for the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. Further, in the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are suspended, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. . For this reason, the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is prioritized over the shift process for the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51.

  A first special symbol determination (or second special symbol determination) is performed based on acquired information such as a jackpot random number acquired in response to a game ball winning in the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Before, the hold icon corresponding to the acquired information is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52). When the special symbol determination and the special symbol variation display are performed based on the acquired information corresponding to the hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 (or the second hold icon display area 52), The hold icon moves to the area 53 and is displayed in the area 53 as the icon that suggests that the special symbol is variably displayed.

  In the first hold icon display area 51, for example, a normal icon or a special icon is displayed. Here, the normal icon is a default hold icon, for example, a white hold icon. The special icon is a hold icon that suggests the jackpot reliability and corresponds to a hold icon displayed in a color other than white. When the special icons in the present embodiment are arranged in order from the suggested low hit reliability to the highest, the blue hold icon (blue hold), the green hold icon (green hold), and the red hold icon (red hold) , Gold hold icon (gold hold), rainbow hold icon (rainbow hold), and the jackpot reliability is 5%, 15%, 50%, 75%, 100% (see FIG. 30). ).

  The display state of the normal icon may not change until the special symbol determination corresponding to the hold icon is digested, that is, until the normal icon moves to the area 53 and is deleted from the area 53. . Moreover, when a hold icon is displayed in the 1st hold icon display area 51, for example, it may be displayed as a special icon from the beginning. Further, for example, when the normal icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 changes to a special icon in the first hold icon display area 51 or the area 53, for example, it is displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. The special icon may be changed to a higher-order special icon in the first hold icon display area 51 or the area 53. In the following description, an effect that displays a special icon as a hold icon and suggests a jackpot reliability is referred to as a “prior effect”.

  In the second hold icon display area 52, a normal icon and a special icon are displayed as in the first hold icon display area 51. For this reason, the description regarding the hold icon displayed in the 2nd hold icon display area 52 is abbreviate | omitted.

[About gaming state]
Hereinafter, the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the gaming state. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game is controlled in any one of the three gaming states of “normal gaming state”, “probability changing gaming state”, and “time saving gaming state”.

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and the electric chew support function is not provided. In other words, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/200) (see FIG. 6A). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game is to be executed, and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 1/50) (see FIG. 6A). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, about 1/200). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  Comparing each gaming state with respect to the variation time of the special symbol, the variation time of the special symbol in the “probable gaming state” and “short-time gaming state” is relatively short compared to the variation time of the special symbol in the “normal gaming state” Easy to set to time.

  In addition, the probability determined to execute the special game (big hit probability), the probability determined to open the second start port 12 (winning probability of the normal symbol determination), and the variation of the normal symbol shown in the description of each gaming state Needless to say, the time and the opening time of the second start port 12 are merely examples, and other probabilities and times may be used.

  In the following description, a state in which the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 due to the addition of the electric chew support function is referred to as a “high base state”, and the electric chew support function is provided. A state in which it is not easy to win a game ball in the second starting port 12 due to the absence of the game is referred to as a “low base state”.

  The game ball hit by the player to the right can win the second starting port 12 without winning the first starting port 11. However, in the low base state, the second start port 12 is difficult to be opened, and even if it is opened, the opening time is short. For this reason, when the game is controlled in a low base state (in this embodiment, “normal game state” corresponds to this), the player performs a game by left-handed aiming at the first start port 11. Become.

  When the game ball left-handed in the normal gaming state wins the first start port 11, the first special symbol determination is executed, and the first special symbol determination result is displayed after the first special symbol is variably displayed. As the first special symbol to be shown, the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Here, when the lose symbol is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game is not performed and the game state does not change. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol indicating “probable bonus jackpot” is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, a jackpot game for performing a predetermined number of long open round games according to the jackpot symbol is executed, and after the jackpot game ends, The game is controlled in the probability variation game state. Note that the gaming machine 1 of this embodiment is configured as a gaming machine called a probability variation loop type, and after the jackpot game ends, the probability variation gaming state basically continues until the next jackpot.

  Note that when the gaming state shifts to the probability changing gaming state, that is, when the gaming state shifts from the low base state to the high base state, the second starting port 12 is more likely to win the game ball than the first starting port 11. . For this reason, when the game is controlled in the high base state, the player plays the game by right-handed aiming at the second starting port 12. This is the same when the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state, and basically, the second special symbol determination is performed in the probability variation gaming state and the normal gaming state.

  When the jackpot symbol indicating “probability jackpot” is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol in the probability variation gaming state, the game is controlled again in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends, and “normal jackpot” is selected as the second special symbol. When the jackpot symbol shown is stopped and displayed, the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game ends.

  On the other hand, in the normal gaming state, when the big hit symbol indicating “normal big hit” is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, the big hit game in which a long-open round game of a predetermined number of times according to the big hit symbol is executed is executed, and the big hit game After completion, the game is controlled in the short-time game state. At this time, if the special symbol determination (basically, the second special symbol determination) is performed 50 times (an example of the prescribed number of times in FIG. 5) in the short game state, Shifts from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  In the short-time gaming state, when the jackpot symbol indicating “probable bonus jackpot” is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol in the second special symbol determination within 50 times, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot symbol is displayed. After the jackpot game is over, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state. In addition, when the big jackpot symbol indicating “normal jackpot” is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol, after the jackpot game including the predetermined number of long open round games corresponding to the jackpot symbol is finished, the game is again set to the short-time game state. The game will be controlled.

  As is apparent from the description so far, the main CPU 101 can control the game in any one of the three game states of the normal game state, the probability variation game state, and the short-time game state. Note that after the jackpot game is executed, the game can be controlled in one of two game states, a probability variation game state and a short-time game state.

  In another embodiment, for example, a new jackpot is provided in which a game is controlled in the normal gaming state after the jackpot game is finished, and after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation gaming state, the short-time gaming state, and the normal gaming state are provided. A configuration in which a game can be controlled in any one of the gaming states may be employed.

[Special symbol judgment using random numbers]
Next, the special symbol determination using the jackpot random number and the symbol random number will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various random numbers used for the special symbol determination.

  The jackpot random number illustrated in FIG. 6 (A) is a random number used in the jackpot determination process (step S309 in FIG. 39) as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and has a probability of being determined to execute the jackpot game. It is set individually for each of a relatively low low-probability state and a high-probability state in which it is determined that a jackpot game will be executed.

  In this embodiment, regarding the low probability state, two winning values of “0” and “1” are stored in the main ROM 102, and the main CPU 101 acquires the game when the game is controlled in the low probability state. When the jackpot random number matches one of these two winning values, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed. Further, regarding the high probability state, in the present embodiment, eight winning values “0” to “7” are stored in the main ROM 102, and the jackpot random number acquired when the game is controlled in the high probability state. When it matches with any of these 8 winning values, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed.

  Note that the range that the jackpot random number can take is “0” to “399” in this embodiment in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Therefore, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is 1/200 (= 2/400), and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/50 (= 8/400). For this reason, in this embodiment, it is likely to be a big hit four times in the high probability state compared to the low probability state.

  If the main CPU 101 determines to execute the jackpot game, which random number value among the random numbers set in advance for each jackpot type matches the symbol random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used for the determination? Based on the, determine the type of jackpot.

(Type of jackpot related to the first special symbol determination)
As illustrated in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, three types of jackpots for the first start opening winning are prepared: “16R probability variation jackpot”, “6R probability variation jackpot”, and “6R normal jackpot”. Has been. Here, “16R probability variation jackpot” (16R probability variation jackpot) is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game in which 16 long open round games are executed. The “6R probability variation jackpot” (6R probability variation jackpot) is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game in which six long open round games are executed. “6R normal jackpot” (6R normal jackpot) is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game in which six long-open round games are executed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6B, in the present embodiment, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, a random value for determining the jackpot type is stored in the main ROM 102. ing. Specifically, 10 random values of “0” to “9” are stored for 16R probability variation, 110 random values of “10” to “119” are stored for 6R probability variation, and 6R In contrast, 80 random numbers “120” to “199” are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the range that the design random number can take is set to “0” to “199”. For this reason, if it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit according to the first start opening prize, the ratio that the jackpot type is determined to be 16R probability variation is 5% (= 10/200 × 100), and the jackpot type is determined to be 6R probability variation. The ratio to be determined is 55% (= 110/200 × 100), and the ratio at which the jackpot type is normally determined as 6R is 40% (= 80/200 × 100).

  Therefore, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, the ratio of the jackpot symbol X1 indicating 16R probability variation as the first special symbol is 5% stopped, and the jackpot symbol X2 indicating 6R probability variation is The ratio of the stop display is 55%, and the ratio of the jackpot symbol X3 indicating 6R normal display is 40%.

  In addition, when these three types of jackpots are compared with the number of prize balls that a player can acquire, the following can be said. That is, for example, when it is assumed that 15 game balls are paid out every time a game ball is won in the grand prize winning opening 13 and 8 game balls are won, one long open round game is completed. With certainty, the player can win 1920 (= 15 × 8 × 16) prize balls. Further, under the same assumption, the player can obtain 720 (= 15 × 8 × 6) prize balls in 6R normal and 6R probability variation.

(Type of jackpot related to the second special symbol determination)
As illustrated in FIG. 6C, in the present embodiment, the types of jackpots for the second starting opening winning are “16R probability variation jackpot”, “8R probability variation jackpot”, “4R probability variation jackpot”, “8R normal jackpot” 4 types are prepared. Here, the jackpot game that is performed when “16R probability variation jackpot” (16R probability variation) and the subsequent gaming state are the same as when the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, “8R probability variation jackpot” (8R probability variation jackpot) is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game in which eight long-open round games are executed. The “4R probability variation jackpot” (4R probability variation jackpot) is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game in which four long open round games are executed. “8R normal jackpot” (8R normal jackpot) is a jackpot in which the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game in which eight long-open round games are executed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 6C, in the present embodiment, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit, a random value for determining the type of the big hit is stored in the main ROM 102. ing. Specifically, 80 random numbers from “0” to “79” are stored for 16R probability variation, and 20 random values from “80” to “99” are stored for 8R probability variation, and 4R. Twenty random numbers “110” to “119” are stored for the probability variation, and 80 random numbers “120” to “199” are stored for the 8R normal.

  Here, in this embodiment, the range that the symbol random number related to the second special symbol determination can take is common to the range that the symbol random number related to the second special symbol determination can take. For this reason, when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the second starting opening prize, the ratio of the jackpot type determined to 16R probability variation is 40% (= 80/200 × 100), and the jackpot type is determined to be 8R probability variation. The ratio determined is 10% (= 20/200 × 100), the type of jackpot is determined to be 4R probability variation, the ratio is also 10% (= 20/200 × 100), and the type of jackpot is 8R normally The ratio determined to be 40% (= 80/200 × 100).

  For this reason, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a jackpot, the ratio of the jackpot symbol Y1 indicating 16R probability variation as the second special symbol is 40% stopped, and the jackpot symbol Y2 indicating 8R probability variation is The ratio of the stop display is 10%, the ratio of the jackpot symbol Y3 indicating 4R probability change is 10%, and the ratio of the jackpot symbol Y4 indicating the normal 8R is 40%.

  When these four types of jackpots are compared by the number of prize balls that a player can acquire, the following can be said. That is, for example, when it is assumed that 15 game balls are paid out every time a game ball is won in the grand prize winning opening 13 and 8 game balls are won, one long open round game is completed. In the probability change, as in the case where the jackpot symbol X1 is stopped and displayed, the player can acquire 1920 (= 15 × 8 × 16) prize balls. Further, under the same assumption, a player can acquire 960 (= 15 × 8 × 8) prize balls in 8R probability variation and 8R normal. In the 4R probability variation, the player can obtain 480 (= 15 × 8 × 4) prize balls.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has 4R jackpot games in which the player can win 480 prize balls and 6R jackpots in which the player can win 720 prize balls. It is possible to execute a game, an 8R jackpot game in which the player can win 960 prize balls, and a 16R jackpot game in which the player can win 1920 prize balls.

  In this embodiment, the odd symbol (1 symbol, 3 symbol, 5 symbol, 7 symbol, 9 symbol) functions as a probability variable symbol, and the even symbol (2 symbol, 4 symbol, 6 symbol, 8 symbol) is a normal symbol. Function as. The 7 symbols are used for the notification effect only when the 16R probability changes. For this reason, in the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state, when the jackpot symbol X1, Y1 corresponding to the 16R probability variation is stopped, the three decorative symbols indicating “777” double-stopped are stopped and other probability variation big hits are made. When the jackpot symbol X2, Y2, Y3 corresponding to is stopped, three decorative symbols showing odd-numbered symbols that are different from seven symbols such as “111”, “333”, “555”, and “999” Stops this time. Also, when the jackpot symbol X3, Y4 corresponding to the 6R normal or 8R normal stops, the three decorative symbols indicating the even-numbered doublet stop stop.

[Flow of performance in normal gaming state]
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7, when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, an effect that is performed after the first special symbol variation display is started until the first special symbol is stopped and displayed. The flow will be described. Here, FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of effects in the normal gaming state.

  As described above, when the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, the player makes a left strike aiming to win a game ball at the first start port 11. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 executes the first special symbol determination when a game ball wins the first start port 11. In the first special symbol determination, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected in addition to the processing for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on FIG. 6 and the processing for determining the type of jackpot if it is a jackpot. Processing is included, and the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 131 receives a change start command including information indicating the result of the first special symbol determination from the game control board 100, and based on this information, the liquid crystal screen 5, the speaker 24, the panel lamp 25, A production pattern of production performed using various production means such as the frame lamp 37 and the production bonus 7 is set. Then, the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 perform processing for realizing an effect based on this setting.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the variation display of the decorative symbol is started with the start of the variation display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 7A). Here, when it is determined at the start of symbol variation that the effect without reach is performed, for example, the effect without reach is performed in which the left symbol and the right symbol do not form a reach (see FIG. 7B). ). Examples of this non-reach effect include an effect in which two symbols are pseudo-stopped as the left symbol, and a symbol in which five symbols are pseudo-stopped as a right symbol, and an effect in which six symbols as a left symbol and four symbols as a right symbol are simultaneously pseudo-stopped. Can be mentioned. When this reach-less effect is performed, a loss notification effect is usually performed in which the three decorative symbols indicating the broken eyes are stopped in a pseudo manner and then stopped (see FIG. 7C).

  On the other hand, when it is determined at the start of symbol variation that the effect with reach is performed, for example, the decorative symbols that are common to each other as the left symbol and the right symbol are pseudo-stopped and reach is established (see FIG. 7D). A normal reach production (hereinafter abbreviated as “normal reach”) is performed (see FIG. 7E). The normal reach effect is a reach effect that increases the player's expectation that the same middle symbol as the reach symbol stops on the effective line connecting the two reach symbols (see FIG. 10D). When this normal reach is performed, the scroll speed of the middle symbol row that has been scroll-displayed at high speed gradually decreases. For example, when reach is established with 3 symbols (see FIG. 10C), when 3 symbols are pseudo-stopped on the active line as a middle symbol, and then stop with 2 reach symbols, “333” And the jackpot is notified (see FIG. 7H). On the other hand, when the middle symbol different from the reach symbol on the active line is pseudo-stopped and then the main symbol is stopped together with the two reach symbols, for example, the reach loss eye such as “343” is stopped and notified of the loss (see FIG. 7 (C)).

  On the other hand, if the scroll display in the middle row is continued even after the same decorative design as the reach design passes through the active line, the reach design from the normal reach to the character SP reach production (hereinafter referred to as “character SP reach”). Will develop (see FIG. 7F). This character SP reach is a reach production with a higher jackpot reliability than normal reach. In the character SP reach in the present embodiment, the following effects are performed. That is, when the character SP reach is developed, although not shown in the figure, a title display relating to the character SP reach that displays a message such as “Take a treasure chest from the enemy!” Is performed. Then, a struggle effect is shown that shows a situation where one's own character (hereinafter referred to as “own character”) and an enemy character (hereinafter referred to as “enemy character”) compete for the treasure chest (FIG. 7 (F-1)). 12 (A)).

  As a result effect of the contention effect, a contention failure effect (see FIG. 7 (F-2)) or a contention success effect (see FIG. 7 (F-5)) is performed. Here, the contention failure effect is configured, for example, as an effect display indicating a situation where the contention is lost due to the contention with the enemy character (see FIG. 12B). When this capture failure effect is executed, the development suggestion effect (FIG. 7 (F)) suggests that the character SP reach as the pre-stage effect will develop into the SPSP reach effect (hereinafter abbreviated as “SPSP reach”) as the post-stage effect. -4)), or a non-development suggesting effect (see FIG. 7 (F-3)) suggesting that the character SP reach does not develop into the SPSP reach. This non-development suggestion effect is configured as, for example, an effect display that represents the appearance of an enemy character who has taken away the treasure chest (see FIG. 12C). When this non-development suggestion effect is performed, there is no possibility that the jackpot will be notified, and the loss is notified when the reach lose eye (for example, “343”) is temporarily stopped after the false stop (FIG. 7). (See (G)). On the other hand, the development suggestion effect is configured, for example, as an effect display that shows that an ally character (a friend character) comes to help his character, then the character is standing up, and then chases the fleeing enemy character (see FIG. 12 (E) and (F)). Then, when this development suggestion effect is performed, it will develop into SPSP reach that represents a situation where the own character discovers the escaped enemy character and a battle between the own character and the enemy character is unfolded (FIG. 7 (I )reference).

  This SPSP reach is a reach production that has a higher hit reliability than normal reach and SP reach, and when the player wins a battle with an enemy character, the symbols are aligned and the jackpot is notified (see FIG. 7 (H)). When the player's character is defeated by the enemy character, the reach losing eye is pseudo-stopped, and then the main character is stopped to notify the losing (see FIG. 7G).

  As is clear from the above description, the take-off failure effect (see FIG. 7F-2) can be executed both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit and when it is a loss. However, when the production progresses to the non-development suggestion production, the jackpot notification is not performed thereafter. On the other hand, when the production progresses from the take-off failure production to the development suggestion production, there are cases where the jackpot notification is performed and the loss notification is performed in the subsequent SPSP reach. In other words, when the production has progressed to a non-development suggestion, there is no possibility of a jackpot, whereas when the production has progressed to a development suggestion, the possibility of a jackpot remains. ing.

  Therefore, when the contention failure effect is performed, the player can enjoy the game while expecting the development suggestion effect, not the non-development suggestion effect.

  On the other hand, the capture success effect (see FIG. 7 (F-5)) is configured as an effect display indicating that the player's own character wins over the enemy character and succeeds in acquiring the treasure chest (FIG. 12A and FIG. 7). (See (H)). When this successful capture effect is performed, a doublet is formed immediately after the successful capture effect without any effect display indicating that the scroll speed of the middle symbol row is reduced. The three decorative symbols to be performed are stopped immediately after the pseudo stop (see FIGS. 12 (H) and (I)).

  In this way, when a successful take effect is performed, a hit notification effect is provided for notifying that it is determined that the jackpot game will be executed. For this reason, when it develops into a contention effect, a player can first enjoy the game while expecting that a successful capture effect will be performed instead of a capture failure effect.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect called “next notice” may be performed during normal reach (see FIG. 7 (K)). This next notice is an effect suggesting that the SPSP reach will be developed later, and when the next notice is given, the normal reach is directly developed to the SPSP reach without going through the character SP reach (FIG. 7 ( E), (K), (I)).

  On the other hand, as a result of the first special symbol determination, a reach-less effect (see FIG. 7B) is performed in a part of the case where a winning jackpot (16R probability variation in FIG. 6B) is won. After that, a hitting effect (see FIG. 7 (J)) is performed, and a jackpot notification (see FIG. 7 (H)) may be performed immediately after that. This hitting effect is one of the notice effects for notifying that the jackpot game is executed before the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the first special symbol, and will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. However, it is configured as an effect that suddenly the symbols (probability variation symbols in this embodiment) are aligned. The bumping effect is configured as an effect in which the three probable symbols that form the doublet are suddenly popping out, and as a suggestive effect that suggests that the game will be controlled in the probable gaming state after the jackpot game is over It has a function.

  In this way, by performing the bumping effect immediately after performing the reach-free production, it is possible to make the player who was not expecting a big hit based on the fact that the reach has not been realized to be surprised and surprised As a result, it is possible to obtain a high performance effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the jackpot related to the first special symbol determination is 16R probability variation or 6R probability variation, the bumping effect can be executed, but when it is 6R normal, the bumping effect is not performed. Is adopted. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give a surprise to the player that the symbols are suddenly prepared, and after the jackpot game is finished, in a game state (probability change game state) more advantageous than 6R normal Since the game is controlled, the joy of the player with respect to the big hit can be effectively improved.

  On the other hand, in another embodiment, it may be possible to execute the bumping effect only when the 16R probability change is performed, and not to execute the bumping effect when the 6R probability variation or 6R is normal. In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, a configuration capable of performing a hit effect may be employed. However, in the case of adopting such a configuration, when performing a bumping effect in which even symbols that normally function as symbols are suddenly arranged, it is possible to make the player who wants a promising big hit feel sufficient joy. As a result, there is a possibility that a high production effect cannot be obtained. For this reason, it is preferable to employ a configuration in which at least a hit effect can be executed when it is a probable big hit, while no hit effect is executed when it is a normal jackpot.

  For the series of effects illustrated in FIG. 7, the flow of effects from the start of fluctuation in FIG. 7A to the jackpot notification in FIG. 7H, and from the start of fluctuation in FIG. 7A to FIG. The flow of production until the loss notification of C) and (G) is based on the determination result of whether or not to execute the jackpot game, the determination result of whether or not to perform the effect with reach, and the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Based on this, the sub CPU 131 sets it.

  Further, the specific effects described based on FIG. 7 are merely examples, and each effect may be another effect. For example, the contention effect may be an effect that displays an effect indicating that the player character is about to take back the mobile phone while the enemy character is likely to be taken away by the enemy character. In this case, an effect of performing an effect display indicating that the own character succeeds in regaining the mobile phone from the enemy character is executed as a successful take effect, and conversely, the own character is taken away by the enemy character. It is conceivable to execute an effect for effect display as a capture failure effect. In addition, the character SP reach is not an effect that starts from a contention effect, but is simply an effect that displays an indication that the character is trying to destroy the middle symbol that is different from the reach symbol. For example, the effect may be that the symbols are aligned, and if the destruction fails, reach lose eyes are displayed.

  In another embodiment, an effect pattern that directly develops from character establishment to character SP reach or SPSP reach without going through normal reach may be prepared.

[Flow of performance in probable gaming state]
Next, referring to FIG. 8, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, it is performed after the second special symbol variation display is started until the second special symbol is stopped and displayed. The flow of production will be described. Here, FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of effects in the probability variation gaming state.

  As described above, when the game is controlled in the probability-changing game state, the player makes a right strike aiming at winning a game ball at the second starting port 12. On the other hand, the main CPU 101 executes the second special symbol determination when a game ball wins the second starting port 12. In the second special symbol determination, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is selected in addition to the processing for determining whether or not the jackpot is based on FIG. 6 and the processing for determining the type of jackpot if it is a jackpot. Processing is included, and the variation time of the second special symbol is determined by selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 131 receives a change start command including information indicating the result of the second special symbol determination from the game control board 100, and based on this information, the liquid crystal screen 5, the speaker 24, the panel lamp 25, A production pattern of production performed using various production means such as the frame lamp 37 and the production bonus 7 is set. Then, the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 perform processing for realizing an effect based on this setting.

  When the second special symbol determination is performed, on the liquid crystal screen 5, the decorative symbol variation display is started with the start of the second special symbol variation display (see FIG. 8A). Here, when it is determined at the start of symbol variation that the non-reach effect is performed, for example, the non-reach effect is performed in which the left symbol and the right symbol do not form a reach (see FIG. 8B). ). Since the reachless effect can be similar to the reachless effect described with reference to FIG. 7B, a detailed description thereof is omitted here. As described above, when a reach-less effect is performed in the probability variation gaming state, a loss notification effect is usually performed in which the three decorative symbols forming the break-off are pseudo-stopped and then stopped as they are (FIG. 8 (C )reference).

  On the other hand, when it is determined at the start of symbol variation that the effect with reach is performed, for example, the decorative symbol common to both the left symbol and the right symbol is pseudo-stopped to reach the reach (see FIG. 8D). A battle reach effect (hereinafter abbreviated as “battle reach”) is performed (see FIG. 8E). This battle reach production is a reach production in which the own character and the enemy character battle, and when a victory suggestion effect (see FIG. 8F) showing how the own character wins the enemy character is performed, a probable big hit Is notified (see FIG. 8G). In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state, odd symbols (1 symbol, 3 symbols, 5 symbols, 7 symbols, 9 symbols) function as probability variation symbols, and even symbols (2 symbols, 4 symbols, 6 symbols). , 8 symbols) function as normal symbols. For this reason, in the probability variation jackpot notification of FIG. 8 (G), an effect display is performed in which the actual stop is made after the three decorative symbols that are odd-numbered symbols are arranged in a pseudo manner.

  Note that the victory suggestion effect is performed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a probable jackpot, and when the win suggestion effect is performed and the probable jackpot is informed, the probable gaming state will continue. .

  On the other hand, following battle reach, a defeat suggestion effect (see FIG. 8 (H)) representing a situation where the player's character is defeated by an enemy character may be performed. Here, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a normal jackpot, a normal hit notification is performed in which the three decorative symbols that are evenly arranged in the even symbol are pseudo-stopped and then stopped (FIG. 8). (See (I)). In addition, the display mode of the decoration symbol used for the normal jackpot notification is not limited to this, and for example, a piece of “246” may be used for the normal jackpot notification.

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a probable big hit, a revival effect (see FIG. 8 (J)) may be performed following the defeat suggestion effect. This revival effect is configured as an effect that displays an effect indicating that the player character who has been defeated by an enemy character is revitalized by the appearance of an ally character and stands up. When this revival effect is performed, the above-described victory suggestion effect (see FIG. 8F) is performed, and a probable change jackpot notification (see FIG. 8G) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the revival effect is performed only when the jackpot symbol Y1 (see FIG. 6 (C)) is a 16R probability variation that is to be stopped and displayed. At that time, the winning of 16R probability change will be rich. Therefore, the revival effect can be regarded as a notice effect for notifying that the jackpot game will be executed (hereinafter referred to as “hit notice”). The jackpot notice is an effect that can be executed when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “hit”, and is not executed when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, the jackpot reliability is The production is 100%. In the present embodiment, many jackpot notices are prepared in addition to the revival effect, but in the present specification, these jackpot notices will be described as appropriate.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured as a game machine called a battle type, and is configured such that reach is not established unless a certain jackpot, such as a probability jackpot or a normal jackpot, is won in the probability variation gaming state. If your character wins the enemy character, the probable game state will continue, and if your character loses to the enemy character, the probable game state will end and fall into a short-time game state, making it easy to understand Yes.

  On the other hand, as a result of the second special symbol determination, a reach-less effect (see FIG. 8B) is performed in a part of the case where the winning jackpot (16R probability variation in FIG. 6C) is won. After that, there is a case where a promising big hit notification (see FIG. 8 (G)) is performed immediately after the bumping effect (see FIG. 8 (K)) is performed. This hitting effect is one of the notice effects for notifying that the jackpot game is executed before the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the second special symbol, and will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. However, it is configured as an effect that suddenly the symbols (probability variation symbols) are aligned.

  In this way, by performing the bumping effect immediately after performing the reach-free production, it is possible to make the player who was not expecting a big hit based on the fact that the reach has not been realized to be surprised and surprised As a result, it is possible to obtain a high performance effect.

  In the present embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state, it is possible to execute the sudden effect when the jackpot related to the second special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, 4R probability variation, and when it is 8R normal. A configuration that does not execute the hit effect is adopted. On the other hand, in another embodiment, in the probability variation gaming state, it is possible to execute a hit effect only when there is a 16R probability change, and when other big hits such as 8R probability variation, 4R probability variation, and 8R normal are sudden hits. You may employ | adopt the structure which does not perform production. Moreover, you may employ | adopt the structure which can perform a hit effect regardless of the kind of jackpot which concerns on a 2nd special symbol determination.

  In addition, regarding the series of effects illustrated in FIG. 8, the flow of effects from the start of fluctuation in FIG. 8 (A) to the loss notification in FIG. 8 (C), from the start of fluctuation in FIG. 8 (A) to FIG. ) Is a flow of performance until the probability change notification, and the flow of performance from the start of fluctuation in FIG. 8A to the normal hit notification in FIG. 8I is a determination as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game. As a result, it is set by the sub CPU 131 based on the result of determining whether or not to perform the presence effect and the variation pattern of the second special symbol.

[Decoration of decorative designs]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the decorativeness of the decorative symbols in the normal gaming state and the probability variation gaming state will be described. Here, FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the decorativeness of the decorative design.

(Decoration of decorative designs in normal gaming)
When the game is controlled in the normal gaming state, the following decorative symbols are displayed in each effect section during the variable display of the first special symbol. That is, before the reach, which is the production period from when the decorative symbol variation display is started until the reach is established, a decorative symbol with a character added to a large number is displayed. This is the same during normal reach accompanying the fluctuation display of the first special symbol (see FIG. 10D).

  On the other hand, in the character SP reach or SPSP reach accompanying the change display of the first special symbol, a decorative symbol composed of small numbers without characters is displayed. That is, in the case of developing from normal reach to character SP reach or SPSP reach, the character is removed from the decorative pattern consisting of a large number with the character attached, and the decorative pattern (number) is reduced from the center of the screen. It moves to the periphery (see, for example, FIGS. 10E to 10G).

  In addition, at the time of winning notification in which a decorative symbol in a mode for notifying a big hit or a loss is displayed with a stop display of the first special symbol, a decorative symbol in a display mode common to that before reaching is displayed (for example, FIG. 11E ), (H)). For this reason, when the hit notification effect or the loss notification effect is performed following the character SP reach or SPSP reach, for example, the display mode of the decorative symbol is the reverse of that illustrated in FIG. Change occurs. In other words, the decorative pattern made up of small numbers without characters attached moves from the screen periphery to the center of the screen while increasing, and accordingly, the characters are attached to the decorative symbols (numbers).

  As is clear from the above description, in the normal gaming state, the decorative symbol with a large number constituting the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol with the character attached is displayed before reaching, during normal reach, and at the time of winning notification. It can be said that the decoration of is high. On the other hand, in character SP reach and SPSP reach, since the production using objects different from decorative designs such as characters and items is developed, small numbers without characters are attached so as not to interfere with this production. By displaying the decorative design consisting of the above in the peripheral portion of the screen, the decorative design is suppressed from reducing the visibility of the effect image used for the above effect.

(Decoration of decorative designs in the probable gaming state)
When the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state, as shown in FIG. 9, decorative symbols having the following display modes are displayed in each effect section during the variation display of the second special symbol. In other words, before reaching, which is the production period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbols until reaching reach, a decorative symbol not shown in the figure but without a character attached to a large number is displayed. (See, for example, FIG. 14C). The same applies to the winning notification in which the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination is fully stopped along with the actual stop of the second special symbol.

  In the probability variation gaming state, the player is most interested in whether the reach is established with the probability variation symbol or the reach is established with the normal symbol. Also, the probability change game state has a higher jackpot probability than the normal game state (see FIG. 6A), and the variation time of the second special symbol in the probability variation game state is greater than the variation time of the first special symbol in the normal game state. However, in the relatively short game state, the performance is developed with a good tempo, and the winning is notified in a relatively short time after the big hit game is finished. For these reasons, in the probability variation gaming state, it is less necessary to increase the decorativeness of the decorative symbol than necessary, and in this embodiment, a configuration in which no character is added to the numbers constituting the decorative symbol is employed.

  On the other hand, when the reach is established and the battle is reached in the probability variation game state, the battle between the player character and the enemy character is developed at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. For this reason, if a large number of decorative symbols are displayed in the center of the screen, even though no character is attached, a battle effect is hindered. For this reason, during the battle reach, as in the character SP reach or the SPSP reach in the normal gaming state, the decorative symbols are reduced and displayed on the peripheral edge of the screen.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 9, before reaching in the probability-changing gaming state or at the time of winning notification, the numbers constituting the decorative symbols are displayed in large numbers, but in common with the state before reaching or at the time of winning notification in the normal gaming state. The difference is that no character is attached. Also, compared with character SP reach or SPSP reach in the normal gaming state, it is common in that no character is attached, but is different in that the numbers constituting the decorative symbols are large. From these things, it can be said that the decorative design displayed in the probability variation gaming state before reaching or at the time of winning notification has a medium decorative property. On the other hand, during battle reach, the numbers that make up the decorative pattern are small, and the character is not assigned, so it differs from that during character SP reach or SPSP reach, so the decorativeness of the decorative pattern displayed during battle reach is It can be said that it is low.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, control for changing the display mode of the decorative symbol is performed in order to change the decorative property of the decorative symbol in accordance with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5.

[Specific example: Pattern that develops from normal reach to SPSP reach]
10 and 11 are screen views showing specific examples of effects that develop into SPSP reach via normal reach.

  In FIG. 10A, the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon displayed in the area 53 is lost in a state where two hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. A state in which a loss notification effect in which a decorative symbol of a mode indicating that it is present is stopped is illustrated. The earliest hold icon is displayed as green hold.

  When a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the stop display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, the first corresponding to the earliest hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed. Special symbol determination is executed. In response to this, the earliest hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is shifted to the area 53, and the second hold icon is shifted to the position where the earliest hold icon was displayed. The shift process is performed, and accordingly, the decorative symbol variation display is started (see FIGS. 10A and 10B).

  Here, when the variation display pattern that develops to SPSP reach via the normal reach when the variation display of the decorative symbol is started, the following effects are performed, for example.

  That is, when a predetermined time elapses after the decorative symbol change display, first, three symbols are pseudo-stopped as the left symbol, and then the same three symbols are pseudo-stopped as the right symbol, and reach is established (FIG. 10C). reference). When the reach is established in this way, the above-described normal reach is performed (see FIG. 10D).

  During this normal reach, if the same middle symbol (here, three symbols) as the reach symbol passes through the effective line as a result of the scroll display of the middle symbol row, then the scroll speed of the middle symbol row increases. Thus, the SPSP reach may be developed (see FIGS. 10E to 10G). At that time, the three symbol rows displayed at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 are reduced while maintaining the reach state and moved to the upper left region of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 10F). When the sizes and display areas of the three symbol rows are changed in this way, SPSP reach is executed using the area at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 10G). FIG. 10 (G) shows a situation where two own characters and enemy characters are confronting each other. However, when SPSP reach is developed, first, SPSP such as “Decisive Battle OOVS XXX” is shown. Title display for displaying the reach title related to the reach production is performed. And the battle production which shows a mode that an own character and an enemy character battle is started.

  When the SPSP reach is performed in this way, an operation promotion effect is performed when the SPSP reach ends (see FIG. 10H). This operation promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26. Specifically, for example, a button image imitating the effect button 26, a message such as “Press!” It is configured as an effect to display a gauge image indicating the remaining time of the effective period in which the button operation is effective.

  Here, when the player performs an operation within the effective period, an effect called cut-in is performed as an operation-compatible effect that is an effect corresponding to the operation (see FIG. 10I). Here, the cut-in is configured as an effect in which a specific effect image is superimposed and displayed on the effect image related to SPSP reach, and the jackpot reliability is suggested by the display mode of the specific effect image. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the blue cut-in suggesting that the jackpot reliability is about 10%, the red cut-in having a jackpot reliability of about 60%, and the jackpot reliability being 100%. Is prepared, and one of these three cut-ins is executed according to the operation based on the determination result of the first special symbol determination.

  In this embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which cut-in does not occur unless the player performs an operation. However, in other embodiments, when the operation is not performed, the valid period ends. A configuration that automatically generates cut-in may be employed. In the present embodiment, the operation promotion effect and the cut-in corresponding to the operation are generated during the SPSP reach but not during the character SP reach. In other embodiments, the SPSP is used. You may employ | adopt the structure which can generate cut-in also in reach productions other than reach (for example, during character SP reach).

  When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, at the end of the first special symbol's change display, that is, at the end of the SPSP reach, a victory notification effect that notifies the player that the enemy character defeated the enemy character and won the battle. (See FIG. 11A). In this victory notification effect, for example, the characters “Victory!” Are displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the sound “Victory!” Is output from the speaker 24, and the director 7 is rotated while emitting the rainbow color. An example of such an effect is as follows. When this victory notification effect is performed, the same decorative symbol as the reach symbol is temporarily stopped as a middle symbol between the reach symbols (see FIG. 11A), which is not shown in the figure, The lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 emit rainbow colors.

  Then, when the variable display of the first special symbol comes to an end, the three decorative symbols in which characters are added to large numbers are pseudo-stopped at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 11B). In FIG. 11B, for convenience of explanation, the notation of characters attached to the numbers constituting the decorative design is omitted.

  In addition, while three decorative symbols ("333" in the example shown in FIG. 11B) may be stopped as they are, a notification effect may be performed, while three decorative symbols forming a doublet are falsely stopped. After that, a promotion effect (see FIG. 11C) may be performed. This promotion effect is an effect of notifying whether or not it is promoted to 16R probability change depending on whether or not the three decorative symbols forming the doublet are changed to three decorative symbols forming the “777” doublet. . This promotion effect is composed of the first half and the second half, and the first half effect is common in both the case where the promotion failure effect is performed and the case where the promotion success effect is performed in the second half. Specifically, in the first half of this promotion effect, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 11C, the three decorative symbols fade out toward the back of the liquid crystal screen 5, and the three The state where the decorative design is reduced is maintained for about several seconds.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11B, the three decorative symbols indicating the “333” double-eyed pattern are pseudo-stopped. For this reason, when the jackpot symbol X2 is stopped as the first special symbol, these decorative symbols are stopped as they are, thereby informing that the 6R probability change has been won.

  Here, when the jackpot relating to the first special symbol determination is 6R probability variation, the promotion failure effect as the latter half of the promotion effect is performed following the first half of the promotion effect (see FIGS. 11C and 11D). . This promotion failure effect is an effect in which the three decorative symbols that have become smaller in the first half of the promotion effect come back as they are, without changing to other decorative symbols, and stop falsely, and notify the promotion failure Accompanied by production sound output. In the example shown in FIG. 11, following the promotion failure effect, a hit notification effect is performed in which the three decorative symbols forming the “333” doublet stop as it is (see FIG. 11E). Then, when the hit notification effect is performed for a predetermined time, the opening period of the jackpot game is started, and in the opening period, the effect of notifying the type of jackpot and the right-handed suggestion for urging the player to make a right-hand hit are performed (see FIG. 11 (F)). Specifically, the characters “BIG BONUS” are displayed and the sound is output to notify that the type of jackpot is 6R probability change, and the sound “Please turn right” is output and “Right The effect of displaying the word “hit” and a right-pointing arrow on the upper right end of the liquid crystal screen 5 is performed.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot related to the first special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, the promotion success effect as the second half of the promotion effect is performed following the first half of the promotion effect (see FIGS. 11C and 11G). This successful promotion effect changes the three decorative symbols (here “333”) that faded out to the back of the LCD screen 5 and changed to three decorative symbols “777” indicating 16R probability variation. This is an effect that makes a large pseudo stop at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 and is accompanied by an output of an effect sound informing the promotion success. When this promotion success effect is performed, a notification effect will be performed in which the three decorative symbols indicating “777” double-stopped are stopped as they are (see FIG. 11H). Then, in the opening period of the jackpot game, an effect for notifying the type of jackpot or a right-handed suggestion for urging the player to right-hand is performed (see FIG. 11 (I)). The effect during the opening period is the same as the effect described above with reference to FIG. 11 (F), except that the characters “HYPER BONUS” are displayed instead of “BIG BONUS” and audio is output. To do.

  In addition, although the odd-numbered symbol (probability variation symbol) other than the seven symbols is changed to the seven symbol and the promotion effect that makes it appear that the 6R probability variation is promoted to the 16R probability variation is described here, The even-numbered symbol may be changed to an odd-numbered odd-numbered symbol to perform a promotion effect that makes it appear that the normal jackpot has been promoted to a probable jackpot. In addition, in the present embodiment, these promotion effects are performed shortly before the first special symbol is stopped, but in other embodiments, these promotion effects may be performed during the jackpot game.

  As a promotion effect that makes it appear that a normal jackpot has been promoted to a promising jackpot during a jackpot game, for example, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the button 26 during a round game of a predetermined round is performed. For example, an effect of displaying a character such as “get certain change!” Or outputting a predetermined notification sound in response to the button operation by means of.

  In addition, during the jackpot game, as a promotion effect that makes it appear that the 6R probability change or 6R normal has been promoted to a round of 16R probability, for example, in the sixth long open round game, a character such as “EXTRA ROUND GET!” Is displayed. In addition, an effect of operating the effect actor 7 while outputting the sound is given as an example. Such a round promotion effect may be performed when the long open round game of the seventh round is started, not during the long open round game of the sixth round.

  Note that it is conceivable to employ a configuration in which the jackpot notice is more easily executed when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a probable jackpot than when it is a normal jackpot. By adopting such a configuration, when the jackpot notice effect is executed, the promotion success effect is easier to be executed than when the jackpot notice effect is not executed, and the player's response to the jackpot notice being executed Expectation can be enhanced effectively.

  In addition, when the variation pattern A is selected, since a sudden effect is performed in which the symbols are suddenly aligned and the actual stop is performed as it is, a promotion effect is produced when the first decorative symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern A. Is never done.

[Specific examples of character SP reach]
Next, a specific example of the character SP reach in the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 12 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the character SP reach.

  When the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, when the normal reach (see FIG. 7 (E)) is developed to the competition for character SP reach (see FIG. 7 (F-1)), the three symbols forming the reach are displayed. In a state where the columns are displayed in a small size in the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5, a contention effect is shown that shows the player character and the enemy character competing for a treasure box (an example of an item) (see FIG. 12A). Although not shown in FIG. 12 (A), when the contention effect is started, the characters “Let's take the treasure chest from the enemy!” Are displayed and the sound is output. Title display for displaying the reach title is performed.

  Subsequent to the contention effect, there is a case where a capture failure effect representing a state in which the player character is deprived of the treasure box by the enemy character and falls down (see FIG. 12B). Here, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination performed at the start of symbol variation is a loss, the enemy character who took the treasure box will leave and display a character such as “escape ...” Is performed (see FIG. 12C). This non-development suggesting effect is an effect that suggests that the character SP reach will not develop to the SPSP reach, and when the non-development suggesting effect is performed, the reach stop eye (for example, “343”) is pseudo-stopped and then this stop A loss notification effect is performed (see FIG. 12D).

  On the other hand, following the contention effect, the character who has fallen down with the help of his friends stands up, and a development suggestion effect is displayed in which characters such as “I will follow the enemy!” Are displayed (FIG. 12 (E) and (See (F)). This development suggestion effect is an effect suggesting that the character SP reach will develop into the SPSP reach. When the development suggestion effect is performed, a title display that displays the reach title related to SPSP reach such as “Decisive Battle VS VS XXX” is performed, and the battle effect in which the own character and the enemy character battle is started. (See FIG. 12G).

  When the SPSP reach is developed in this way, if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit, a hit notification effect is executed following the SPSP reach, and if it is a loss, the SPSP reach is reached. Subsequently, the loss notification effect is executed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a jackpot, a successful capture effect may be performed following the contention effect, indicating that the player's character has successfully captured the treasure chest from the enemy character (see FIG. 12 (H)). In this successful take-off production, three decorative symbols (probability variation or normal symbol) that form a doublet are popped out from the treasure chest that has been recaptured, and a big hit is made by stopping these three decorative symbols. Notification is made (see FIG. 12I).

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as a result effect of the contention effect (see FIG. 12A), the successful capture effect (see FIG. 12H) or the capture failure effect (see FIG. 12B). ) Can be executed, and the capture success effect is executed when the change pattern C is selected as the change pattern of the first special symbol, and thereafter the winning notification effect is always executed (for example, FIG. 16A). And (B)).

  On the other hand, when the capture failure effect (see FIG. 12 (B)) is executed, the development suggestion effect (FIG. 12 ()) suggesting that the effect develops from the character SP reach (previous stage effect) to the SPSP reach (post stage effect). E) and (F)) are performed, and there is a non-development suggesting effect (see FIG. 12C) that suggests that the character SP reach does not evolve into the SPSP reach.

  If this non-development suggestion effect is performed, there is no possibility that a hit notification effect will be performed after that. However, if the development suggestion effect is performed, the hit notification effect is performed at the later SPSP reach. (See the flow of (F-4), (I), (H) in FIG. 7 and the column of the fluctuation pattern E in FIG. 16). In this way, even if a take-off failure effect is performed following the contention effect, there is still a possibility that a hit notification effect will be performed, so even if a take-off failure effect is performed, the player The game can be enjoyed while expecting a development suggestion effect without losing the jackpot.

[Specific examples of bumping effects in the normal gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, a specific example of the bumping effect in the normal gaming state will be described. Here, FIG. 13 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the bumping effect in the normal gaming state.

  In FIG. 13A, the determination result of the first special symbol determination corresponding to the icon displayed in the area 53 is lost in a state where two hold icons are displayed in the first hold icon display area 51. A state in which a loss notification effect in which a decorative symbol of a mode indicating that it is present is stopped is illustrated. The earliest hold icon is displayed as white hold.

  When a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the stop display of the first special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, the first corresponding to the earliest hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is displayed. Special symbol determination is executed. In response to this, the earliest hold icon displayed in the first hold icon display area 51 is shifted to the area 53, and the second hold icon is shifted to the position where the earliest hold icon was displayed. In accordance with this, high-speed scrolling display of decorative symbols is started (see FIGS. 13A and 13B).

  Here, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a probable big hit, and a variation pattern with a variation time of 5 seconds is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, a sudden effect is executed.

  Specifically, for example, immediately after the start of the high-speed scrolling display of the decorative symbols, a darkening effect is performed in which a black effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 13C). In the present embodiment, this darkening effect is performed during the period from the start of the decorative display of the decorative symbol until 2 seconds elapses. By this darkening effect, the screen becomes dark and the gaming machine It is possible to make the player feel that 1 is out of order.

  This darkening effect may be accompanied by turning off the light-emitting elements incorporated in the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the effector 7. In addition, as in the present embodiment, when a darkening effect that does not display a decorative symbol on the liquid crystal screen 5 is performed, the player may not be able to recognize whether or not the first special symbol is being variably displayed. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a symbol called the 4th symbol, which is different from the decorative symbol, is displayed on the periphery of the liquid crystal screen 5 to notify that the special symbol is being variably displayed. A configuration in which the symbol is variably displayed is adopted. However, when such a configuration is adopted, there is a possibility of reducing the interest of the darkening effect. For this reason, in another embodiment, instead of displaying the 4th symbol on the liquid crystal screen 5, a 4th symbol lamp (for example, LED) for displaying the 4th symbol is provided separately, and the black color is displayed during the darkening effect. A configuration in which no effect image other than the effect image is displayed may be employed.

  Next, following the darkening effect, an effect display in which the three decorative symbols composing the “777” double eyes suddenly pop out and stop in the middle of the liquid crystal screen 5 is performed over, for example, about 3 seconds (see FIG. 13 (D)). Then, these three decorative symbols of “777” are stopped as they are, and a hit notification effect for notifying the 16R probability change is performed (see FIG. 13E).

  Such a bumping effect can be executed when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a probable big hit, but is not executed when the determination result is lost. For this reason, the hit effect can be regarded as a jackpot notice that gives a definite notice that the jackpot game will be executed.

  The hit effect is an effect of notifying the jackpot without going through reach establishment. For this reason, when the impact effect is performed, the decorative symbol is not displayed small. This makes it possible to give the player an impression that the player has suddenly hit the game without being developed into a character SP reach or SPSP reach that can be expected to be a big hit, and a high performance effect can be obtained.

  The bumping effect is an effect that makes the player feel that the jackpot has been suddenly notified immediately after the decorative symbol variation display is started, so the bumping effect is started after the decorative symbol variation display is started. It is preferable that the time required for the display and the time required for the bumping effect be short, but as long as these conditions are not significantly deviated, the bumping effect will be displayed after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started. The time until the start and the time until the hit notification effect is performed after the hit effect is started may be different from the time exemplified in the present embodiment.

  In addition, here, the case where the bumping effect is composed of a darkening effect (see FIG. 13C) and an effect that suddenly appears as a doublet (see FIG. 13D) has been described as an example. In another embodiment, a bumping effect that does not include a darkening effect may be performed. In other words, as long as it is possible to make the player feel that the game has suddenly become a big hit, the effect display related to the bumping effect may be any effect display.

[Specific examples of battle reach in probabilistic gaming state]
Next, a specific example of battle reach in the probability variation gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 14 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of battle reach in the probability variation gaming state.

  In FIG. 14A, the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the icon displayed in the area 53 is lost in a state where three hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. A state in which a loss notification effect in which a decorative symbol of a mode indicating that it is present is stopped is illustrated. The earliest hold icon is displayed as green hold.

  When a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed after the stop display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, the second corresponding to the earliest hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. Special symbol determination is executed. In response to this, the first hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is shifted to the area 53, and the remaining hold icons are shifted to the area 53 side in the second hold icon display area 52. In accordance with this, high-speed scrolling display of decorative symbols is started (see FIGS. 14A and 14B).

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the icon shifted to the region 53 is 16R probability variation, that is, the second special symbol indicating the jackpot symbol Y1 (see FIG. 6C) is stopped and displayed. If this happens, the following effects may be performed.

  That is, when a predetermined time elapses after the second special symbol variation display is started, a reach that gives a player's expectation that 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped in the left column and 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped in the right column. The establishment effect is performed (see FIG. 14C). This reach establishment effect is an effect that slowly moves the decorative symbol common to the left symbol (here 7 symbols) from top to bottom in the right column, and the decorative symbol common to the left symbol is pseudo-stopped to the right column Then, reach is established (see FIG. 14D).

  Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment employs a configuration capable of achieving reach with 7 symbols only when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is 16R probability variation. In other words, a configuration is adopted in which, if a reach is established with 7 symbols in the probability-changing gaming state, a hit notification effect is always performed for 7 symbols. For this reason, the establishment of reach in the 7 symbols can be regarded as one of the jackpot notices.

  In addition, here, the case where the reach establishment effect that dictates the establishment of the 7 symbol reach has been described as an example, but the same effect is also performed when the reach establishment with other decorative symbols is dictated.

  When the reach is established as described above, although not shown in FIG. 14, the title display for displaying the reach title related to the SPSP reach production such as “Decisive Battle VS XXX” is performed. And the battle production which shows a mode that an own character and an enemy character battle is started (refer FIG.14 (E)). At that time, the three symbol rows forming the reach move to the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 while being reduced.

  Then, at the final stage of the SPSP reach, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed (see FIG. 14F). Since this operation promotion effect is the same as the operation promotion effect performed during the character SP reach described above with reference to FIG. 10 (H), detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  Here, when the player operates the effect button 26 during the effective period related to the operation promotion effect, a victory suggestion effect is suggested that suggests that the player character has won the enemy character (see FIG. 14G). . In this victory suggestion effect, the character “Destroy!” Indicating that the player character has defeated the enemy character is displayed and the sound is output, and the director 7 operates while emitting light in rainbow colors. At that time, the three symbol rows displayed in a small size in the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 are pseudo-stopped in a manner that shows a double eye (see FIG. 14G).

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a probable big hit, it is preferable to perform a victory suggesting effect regardless of whether or not the player has operated the effect button 26 during the effective period. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the player does not perform the button operation during the effective period related to the operation promotion effect during the battle reach effect, the victory suggestion effect is performed at the timing when the effective period ends. The configuration to do is adopted.

  In this way, when the victory suggestion effect is performed, the three decorative symbols that have been pseudo-stopped at the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 are displayed large in a pseudo-stopped state at the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 14H). ) With the main stop of the second special symbol, these three decorative symbols are fully stopped (see FIG. 14I).

  In addition, although the case where the reach was established with 7 symbols and the operation promotion effect was performed during the battle reach was described here as an example, the same effect is also performed when the reach is established with other decorative symbols. However, if the jackpot related to the second special symbol determination is a probable jackpot, a victory suggestion effect is performed, but if the jackpot is a normal jackpot, a defeat suggestion effect indicating how the player's character is defeated by an enemy character is performed. Is called. That is, even if the player operates the effect button 26 during the effective period related to the operation promotion effect, the victory suggestion effect is not performed, and the defeat suggestion effect is performed instead. When this defeat suggestion effect is performed, three decorative symbols (for example, even-numbered doublet) showing a normal jackpot (8R normal corresponding to the jackpot symbol Y4 in this embodiment) are greatly simulated in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5. Stop and then stop. In this case, the game is controlled in the short-time game state after the jackpot game in which the eight long open round games are completed. That is, the player falls from the probable gaming state.

[Specific example of bumping effect in probabilistic gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 15, a specific example of the bumping effect in the probability variation gaming state will be described. Here, FIG. 15 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the bumping effect in the probability variation gaming state.

  In FIG. 15A, the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the icon displayed in the area 53 is lost in a state where three hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. A state in which a losing notification effect in which a decorative symbol of an aspect (here "246") indicating that it is present is stopped is illustrated. The earliest hold icon is displayed as red hold.

  When a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second) elapses after the stop display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, the first corresponding to the earliest hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 51. Special symbol determination is executed. In response to this, a shift process is performed for each hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 51, and a decorative symbol variation display (high-speed scroll display) is started (FIGS. 15A and 15B). )reference).

  Here, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a probable big hit, and a variation pattern having a variation time of 5 seconds is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol, a sudden effect is executed.

  This bumping effect is partly in common with the bumping effect performed in the normal gaming state, so the description of the common points will be omitted, but immediately after the start of the variable display of the second special symbol A dark effect is performed (see FIG. 15 (C)), and at the same time as the three decorative symbols indicating the “777” doublet are suddenly displayed in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5, the effector 7 operates. (See FIG. 15D). Then, a hit notification effect is performed in which the three decorative symbols that are pseudo-stopped are stopped as they are (see FIG. 15E).

  Note that this bumping effect is a dedicated effect in the case of winning a promising big hit like the bumping effect performed in the normal gaming state. For this reason, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a normal jackpot or a loss, the bumping effect is not performed. As is clear from this, the bumping effect in the probability-changing gaming state can be regarded as one of the jackpot notices for definite notice that the jackpot game will be executed.

  In this embodiment, three types of probability variation jackpots, 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, and 4R probability variation, are prepared as the types of jackpots related to the second special symbol determination. A configuration capable of performing a hit effect is adopted. On the other hand, in another embodiment, a winning effect can be executed when winning 16 odd variations, while a sudden effect is not executed when winning 8R or 4R odd variations. It may be adopted. Moreover, you may employ | adopt the structure which can perform a hit effect regardless of the kind of jackpot which concerns on a 2nd special symbol determination.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where the variation | change time of the 1st special symbol and the variation | change_time of a 2nd special symbol at the time of performing a struck effect are the same, even if these variation times differ from each other Good. The effect mode of the bumping effect performed in the normal gaming state and the bumping effect effect mode performed in the probability-changing gaming state may be the same or different from each other. .

[Variation pattern selection table used in normal gaming state]
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a variation pattern selection table used for processing for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in the normal gaming state.

  The main ROM 102 includes a probability variation jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16A) and a normal jackpot variation as a variation pattern selection table to be referred to when selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in the normal gaming state. A pattern selection table (see FIG. 16B) and a reach / losing variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16C) are stored. Here, the variation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot is used for the process of selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probability variation jackpot” in the normal gaming state. The The normal jackpot variation pattern selection table is used for the process of selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “normal jackpot” in the normal gaming state. . The reach-losing variation pattern selection table selects the variation pattern of the first special symbol when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a loss and it is determined that a reachable effect is to be performed in the normal gaming state. Used for processing.

  In the explanatory diagrams relating to the various tables shown in FIG. 16 and subsequent figures, the range that each random number can take is set to a range that is smaller than the actual range for easy explanation.

(Fluctuation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot)
As illustrated in FIG. 16A, in the probability variation jackpot variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern of the first special symbol and the variation pattern random number are associated with each other. In FIG. 16, for convenience of explanation, in addition to the variation pattern and variation pattern random number, the variation time of the first special symbol, the type of variation effect pattern selected by the sub CPU 131 for each variation pattern, and the variation effect pattern Specific production contents, a range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take, and a ratio at which each fluctuation pattern is selected are shown together.

  As shown in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the possible range of the variation pattern random number for selecting the variation pattern of the first special symbol is set to “0” to “99”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed in the normal gaming state and selects 16R probability variation or 6R probability variation as the type of jackpot, the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number or symbol random number is “0” to If any one of “9”, the variation pattern A is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern A from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “10” to “11”, the variation pattern B is read as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern B from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. select. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “12” to “19”, the variation pattern C is read as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern C from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. select. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “20” to “49”, the variation pattern D is read as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern D from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. select. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “50” to “99”, the variation pattern E is read as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern E from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. select.

  In the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit (see FIG. 16A), ten random values “0” to “9” are assigned to the variation pattern A. For this reason, the ratio at which the variation pattern A is selected when the probability variation is a big hit is 10% (= 10/100). In addition, since two random numbers “10” to “11” are assigned to the variation pattern B, the proportion of the variation pattern B selected when the probability variation is a big hit is 2% (= 2) / 100). Further, since eight random numbers “12” to “19” are assigned to the variation pattern C, the proportion of the variation pattern C selected when it is a probable big hit is 8% (= 8 / 100). Further, since 30 random numbers “20” to “49” are assigned to the variation pattern D, the proportion of the variation pattern D selected when it is a probable large hit is 30% (= 30). / 100). In addition, since 50 random numbers from “50” to “99” are assigned to the variation pattern E, the proportion of the variation pattern E selected when the probability variation is a big hit is 50% (= 50). / 100).

(Normal jackpot variation pattern selection table)
When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed in the normal gaming state and selects 6R normal as the jackpot type, the fluctuation pattern random numbers acquired together with the jackpot random number or the symbol random number are “0” to “3”. Is selected, the variation pattern B is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern B from the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16B). If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “4” to “14”, the variation pattern C is read as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern C from the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table. select. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “15” to “46”, the variation pattern D is read as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern D from the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table. select. Further, if the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “47” to “99”, the variation pattern E is read as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern E from the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table. select.

  In the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16B), four random numbers “0” to “3” are assigned to the variation pattern B. For this reason, the rate at which the variation pattern B is selected when the jackpot is normally a big hit is 4% (= 4/100). In addition, since 11 random numbers “4” to “14” are assigned to the variation pattern C, the rate at which the variation pattern C is selected in the case of a normal jackpot is 11% (= 11). / 100). Also, since 32 random numbers “15” to “46” are assigned to the variation pattern D, the proportion of the variation pattern D being selected in the case of a normal jackpot is 32% (= 32). / 100). Further, since 53 random numbers from “47” to “99” are assigned to the variation pattern E, the proportion of the variation pattern E being selected in the case of a normal jackpot is 53% (= 53 / 100).

(Change pattern selection table for reach lose)
When determining that the jackpot game is not executed in the first special symbol determination, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not to perform an effect with reach based on the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, the symbol random number, and the variation pattern random number. select. Specifically, whether to select any variation pattern from the variation pattern group in which the effect with reach is performed or whether to select any variation pattern from the variation pattern group in which the effect without reach is performed. decide. Here, when it is selected to perform the effect with reach, the variation pattern of the first special symbol is selected with reference to the variation pattern selection table for reach loss (see FIG. 16C).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not executed in the normal game state and selects to perform the effect with reach, the fluctuation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, the design random number, and the reach random number is “0” to If any of “39”, the variation pattern G is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern G from the variation pattern selection table for reach loss. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “40” to “69”, the variation pattern H is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern H from the variation pattern selection table for reach lose. To do. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any of “70” to “89”, the variation pattern I is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern I from the variation pattern selection table for reach lose. To do. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “90” to “99”, the variation pattern J is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol by reading the variation pattern J from the variation pattern selection table for reach lose. To do.

  In the variation pattern selection table for reach lose (see FIG. 16C), 40 random values “0” to “39” are assigned to the variation pattern G. For this reason, when the reach effect is performed to notify the loss, the ratio of the variation pattern G being selected is 40% (= 40/100). In addition, since 30 random values of “40” to “69” are assigned to the variation pattern H, when the reach effect is performed and the loss is notified, 30% (= 30/100). In addition, since 20 random numbers from “70” to “89” are assigned to the variation pattern I, the rate at which the variation pattern I is selected when performing the reach effect to notify the loss is as follows: 20% (= 20/100). In addition, since 10 random numbers of “90” to “99” are assigned to the variation pattern J, the ratio of the variation pattern J being selected when performing the reach effect to notify the loss is as follows: 10% (= 10/100).

  The main CPU 101 refers to one of the variation pattern selection tables in the variation pattern selection table illustrated in FIG. 16 based on the determination result on whether or not to execute the jackpot game related to the first special symbol determination. Then, one of the variation patterns is selected from the plurality of variation patterns.

  Although not shown in the figure, a variation pattern selection table for non-reach loss used for notifying reach without performing a reach effect is also prepared, and the main CPU 101 must execute a jackpot game. If the decision is made and the non-reach effect is selected, the fluctuation pattern is 3 seconds, the fluctuation time is 8 seconds, depending on the number of holds when the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started. One of the fluctuation patterns and the fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 13.5 seconds are selected.

  As is clear from the comparison of the variation pattern selection tables in FIGS. 16A to 16C, the variation time and the content of the effect when each variation pattern is selected except for the variation pattern A correspond to each other. . For example, when the variation pattern B is selected from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot, when the variation pattern B is selected from the variation pattern selection table for normal jackpot, the variation pattern G is selected from the variation pattern selection table for reach loss In this case, the change time of the special symbol is 20 seconds and only the normal reach is performed as the reach effect. The reason why such a configuration is adopted is that the effects until just before the hit notification effect or the lose notification effect is made common and the subsequent effects are made according to the determination result.

  On the other hand, in other embodiments, even if the production contents until just before the winning notification are common for the three selection tables illustrated in FIGS. The variation time may be varied.

  The following can be said from the description of the three variation pattern selection tables illustrated in FIG. That is, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a probabilistic big hit or a normal big hit, generally, a fluctuation pattern with a long variation time tends to be selected, and a variation pattern with a short variation time tends to be difficult to select (see FIG. 16 (A) and (B)). In addition, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is lost and the reach effect is performed, it is difficult to select a variation pattern with a long variation time, and it is easy to select a variation pattern with a short variation time (see FIG. 16 (C)). From these facts, it can be said that the longer the variation time of the first special symbol is, the easier it is to execute the hit notification effect, and conversely, the shorter the variation time of the first special symbol is, the easier the loss notification effect is to be performed. In other words, when the reach effect is performed over a relatively long time, such as developing from the normal reach to the SPSP reach via the character SP reach, the hit notification effect is likely to be executed, and only the normal reach effect is performed. When the time required for a long reach effect is relatively short, it can be said that the loss notification effect is easily executed. That is, instead of being notified of the winning in the normal reach production, it is better to develop from normal reach to character SP reach or SPSP reach, or from normal reach to character SP reach to SPSP reach. It can be said that the jackpot reliability is high.

<About bumping effects in the normal gaming state>
The following can be said about the bumping effect performed in the normal gaming state. That is, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a probable big hit, the ratio at which the bumping effect is executed is 10%, which is the same as the percentage in which the fluctuation pattern A is selected with reference to the probable big hit variation pattern selection table (= 10/100). On the other hand, in the normal big hit variation pattern selection table and the reach loss variation pattern selection table, there is no variation pattern in which a bumping effect is performed (see FIGS. 16B and 16C).
For these reasons, the bumping effect in the normal gaming state is a jackpot notice that definitely announces that the jackpot game will be executed, and that it will surely shift to the promiscuous gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It can be said that it is a promising jackpot notice. That is, according to the present embodiment, when the hit effect is executed, the probability that the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is finished (here, 100%) is controlled in the short-time game state. There is a feature that it is higher than the probability (0%).

  Further, in the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit (see FIG. 16A), when attention is paid to the variation pattern A having the shortest variation time of 5 seconds, the abrupt production is associated as the production content. Other effects are not associated. From this, it is clear that when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is the probability variation jackpot and the variation pattern A is selected, the bumping effect that functions as the probability variation jackpot notice is executed with a probability of 100%. It is.

  In addition, the ratio which the probability variation jackpot occupies with respect to the jackpot concerning the first special symbol determination is 60% (= 5% + 55%) (see FIG. 6B). In addition, the rate at which the abrupt effect is executed when the probability variation is a big hit is 10% (= 10/100). For this reason, when viewed as a whole when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a big hit, the probability that the bumping effect is executed is 6% (= 0.6 × 0.1 × 100). .

  In the present embodiment, a description will be given of a case where, when the hit effect is executed in the normal game state, the game state is shifted to the probability change game state with a probability of 100% after the jackpot game is finished. When the game is executed, the probability of transitioning to the probable game state after the jackpot game is set to a value less than 100% so that the game can be controlled in the short-time game state with a certain probability (for example, 20%) after the jackpot game ends. May be. In this case, when the hit effect is executed, the probability of shifting to the probability-changing gaming state may be higher than the probability of shifting to the short-time gaming state, these probabilities may be the same, or the probability-changing gaming The probability of transition to the state may be lower than the probability of transition to the time-saving gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case where the bumping effect is always executed when the variation pattern A is selected is described, but in another embodiment, the bumping effect is not performed even when the variation pattern A is selected. You may employ | adopt the structure that there exists. That is, when the variation pattern A is selected, the probability that the impact effect is executed is not limited to 100%, and may be a value less than 100%. In the present embodiment, the probability that the variation pattern A is selected and the bumping effect is executed is set to a value higher than the probability that another variation pattern is selected and another jackpot notice is executed. However, in other embodiments, the magnitude relationship of these probabilities may be reversed.

  The hit effect is an effect that functions as a probable jackpot notice. In this embodiment, after the hit effect is executed, a 16R jackpot game is executed and a 6R jackpot game is executed. There are cases. On the other hand, in another embodiment, when a hit effect is executed, a configuration is adopted in which a 16R jackpot game is executed while a 6R jackpot game is not executed. Also good. In other words, the sudden effect may be executed in the case of 16R probability change, and the sudden effect may not be executed in the case of 6R probability change.

<About the successful capture>
In the present embodiment, the character SP reach may be executed in the normal gaming state, while the character SP reach is not executed in the probability variation gaming state. For this reason, the successful take-off effect (see, for example, FIG. 12 (H)) that may be executed during the character SP reach may be referred to as a dedicated effect dedicated to the normal game state, which is not performed in the probability game state. it can. The following can be said about the successful take-off effect, which is a special effect in the normal gaming state.

When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is the probability variation jackpot, the rate at which the variation pattern C for which the successful capture effect is performed is selected from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 16A) is 8% (= 8/100). In addition, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a normal jackpot, the ratio at which the variation pattern C for which the successful capture effect is performed is selected from the variation pattern selection table for normal jackpot (see FIG. 16B) is 11%. (= 11/100). In the reach-losing variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16C), although the variation pattern H in which the capture failure effect is performed is prepared, the variation pattern in which the capture success effect is performed is not prepared. The same applies to the variation pattern selection table that is referred to when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a loss and a reachless effect is performed.
From these facts, it can be said that the successful stealing effect is a jackpot notice that definitely gives a notice that the jackpot game will be executed.

  As is clear from the notations of the variation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 16A) and the variation pattern selection table for normal jackpot (see FIG. 16B), the successful take-off effect is the first special The jackpot relating to the symbol determination can be executed both in the case where the jackpot is a probability variation jackpot and in the case where the jackpot is a normal jackpot. That is, when the winning notification effect is performed following the successful take effect, the game may be controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game is ended, or the game may be controlled in the normal gaming state. From this, it can be said that the successful take-off effect is an effect that does not suggest the game state after the end of the jackpot game, while notifying that the jackpot game will be executed. The player cannot determine whether the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state after the jackpot game is finished or the game is controlled in the normal gaming state at the stage where the successful take-off effect is performed. You can enjoy the game while expecting to be controlled.

Note that the probability variation jackpot occupies 60% of the jackpot related to the first special symbol determination, and the variation pattern in which the successful capture effect is performed with reference to the variation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 16A). The rate at which C is selected is 8%. For this reason, the probability that the game is controlled in the probabilistic gaming state after the successful winning game is performed and the jackpot game ends is 4.8% (= 0.6 × 0.08 × 100).
On the other hand, the ratio of the normal jackpot to the jackpot related to the first special symbol determination is 40%, and the fluctuation pattern in which the successful take-off effect is performed with reference to the normal jackpot fluctuation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16B). The rate at which C is selected is 11%. For this reason, the probability that the game is controlled in the normal gaming state after the successful winning game is performed and the jackpot game ends is 4.4% (= 0.4 × 0.11 × 100).
From these facts, when the successful take effect is executed, there are cases where the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game ends and the game is controlled in the normal game state, but the former probability Is slightly higher than the latter probability.

  Also, in the probability variation big hit variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16A), when attention is paid to the variation pattern C whose variation time is 40 seconds, the successful capture effect is associated with the content of the capture. There is no production that is not associated with a successful production. From this, it is clear that when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a probable jackpot and the variation pattern C is selected, the successful capture effect that functions as a jackpot notice is executed with a probability of 100%. is there.

  Further, in the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 16 (B)), when attention is paid to the variation pattern C whose variation time is 40 seconds, the successful capture effect is associated with the content of the capture. There is no production that is not associated with a successful production. From this, it is clear that even when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a normal jackpot and the variation pattern C is selected, the successful takeover effect that functions as a jackpot notice is executed with a probability of 100%. is there.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a capture success effect is always executed when the variation pattern C is selected will be described. However, in another embodiment, even if the variation pattern C is selected, the capture success effect is not performed. You may employ | adopt the structure that there exists. That is, when the variation pattern C is selected, the probability that the capture success effect is executed is not limited to 100%, and may be a value less than 100%. In another embodiment, a configuration may be employed in which a successful take-off effect is executed when a probable big hit, whereas a successful take-off effect is not executed when a normal big win. That is, the successful take-off effect may be an exclusive effect for the probable big hit similar to the hit effect in the present embodiment. Conversely, a configuration in which a successful take-off effect is executed in the case of a normal jackpot, whereas a successful take-off effect is not executed in the case of a promising big hit may be adopted.

[Variation pattern selection table used in the probabilistic gaming state]
FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a variation pattern selection table used for processing for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in the probability variation gaming state.

  The main ROM 102 includes a probability variation jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 17A) and a normal jackpot variation as a variation pattern selection table to be referred to when selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol in the probability variation gaming state. A pattern selection table (see FIG. 17B) is stored. Here, the variation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot is used for the process of selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “probability variation jackpot” in the probability variation gaming state. The The normal jackpot variation pattern selection table is used for the process of selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “normal jackpot” in the probability variation gaming state. . A variation pattern selection table that is referred to when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is lost is also prepared, but is not shown.

(Fluctuation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot)
As illustrated in FIG. 17A, in the probability variation jackpot variation pattern selection table, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is associated with the variation pattern random number. In FIG. 17, for convenience of explanation, in addition to the variation pattern and variation pattern random number, the variation time of the second special symbol, the type of variation effect pattern selected by the sub CPU 131 for each variation pattern, and the variation effect pattern Specific production contents, a range that the fluctuation pattern random number can take, and a ratio at which each fluctuation pattern is selected are shown together.

  As shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B, the possible range of the variation pattern random number for selecting the variation pattern of the second special symbol is set to “0” to “99”. When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed in the probability variation gaming state and selects 16R probability variation, 8R probability variation, or 4R probability variation as the type of jackpot, the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number or symbol random number is “ If it is one of “0” to “29”, the variation pattern L is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol by reading the variation pattern L from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “30” to “79”, the variation pattern M is read as the variation pattern of the second special symbol by reading the variation pattern M from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. select. If the obtained variation pattern random number is any one of “80” to “99”, the variation pattern N is read as the variation pattern of the second special symbol by reading the variation pattern N from the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit. select.

  In the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit (see FIG. 17A), 30 random values “0” to “29” are assigned to the variation pattern L. For this reason, the rate at which the variation pattern L is selected when the probability variation is a big hit is 30% (= 30/100). In addition, since 50 random numbers “30” to “79” are assigned to the variation pattern M, the proportion of the variation pattern M selected when it is a probable variation is 50% (= 50). / 100). In addition, since 20 random numbers “80” to “99” are assigned to the variation pattern N, the rate at which the variation pattern N is selected when the probability variation is big is 20% (= 20). / 100).

(Normal jackpot variation pattern selection table)
When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is to be executed in the probability variation game state, and the 8R normal is selected as the jackpot type, the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number or the symbol random number is “0” to “99”. Is selected, the variation pattern O is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol by reading the variation pattern O from the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 17B). In the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 17B), since 100 random numbers from “0” to “99” are assigned to the variation pattern O, the normal jackpot The rate at which the variation pattern O is selected is 100% (= 100/100).

  When the main CPU 101 determines in the second special symbol determination that the jackpot game is to be executed, the main CPU 101 selects one of the variation pattern selection tables illustrated in FIG. 17 according to the type of the jackpot. Referring to, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

<About bumping effects in the probable gaming state>
The following can be said about the bumping effect performed in the probable gaming state. That is, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is the probability variation jackpot, the rate at which the bumping effect is executed is determined by the variation pattern L referring to the probability variation jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 17A). It is 30% (= 30/100) which is the same as the selected ratio. On the other hand, in the normal jackpot variation pattern selection table (see FIG. 17B), there is no variation pattern in which a bumping effect is performed (see FIG. 17B). The same applies to the variation pattern selection table that is referred to when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is lost. For these reasons, the hit effect in the probable gaming state is a jackpot notice that definitely announces that the jackpot game will be executed, and that the jackpot game is sure to shift to the probable gaming state after the jackpot game ends. It can be said that it is a promising jackpot notice.

  Further, in the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit (see FIG. 17A), when attention is paid to the variation pattern L having the shortest variation time of 5 seconds, the abrupt production is associated with the production content. Other effects are not associated. From this, it is clear that when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is the probability variation jackpot and the variation pattern L is selected, the bumping effect that functions as the probability variation jackpot notice is executed with a probability of 100%. It is.

  Note that the probability that the probability variation jackpot occupies the jackpot related to the second special symbol determination is 60%, and the proportion that the sudden presentation effect is executed in the case of the probability variation jackpot is 30% as described above. For this reason, when viewed as a whole when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit, the probability that the bumping effect is executed is 18% (= 0.6 × 0.3 × 100). .

  In the present embodiment, a description will be given of a case in which, when the bumping effect is executed in the probability-changing gaming state, the game transitions to the probability-changing gaming state with a probability of 100% after the jackpot game is finished. When the game is executed, the probability of shifting to the probability change game state after the jackpot game ends may be set to a value less than 100% so that the game can be controlled in the normal game state after the jackpot game ends. In this case, when the hit effect is executed, the probability of shifting to the probability-changing gaming state may be higher than the probability of shifting to the short-time gaming state, these probabilities may be the same, or the probability-changing gaming The probability of transition to the state may be lower than the probability of transition to the time-saving gaming state.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where a bumping effect is always performed if the fluctuation pattern L is selected, in other embodiment, even if the fluctuation pattern L is selected, the bumping effect is not performed. You may employ | adopt the structure that there exists. That is, when the variation pattern L is selected, the probability that the presentation effect is executed is not limited to 100%, and may be a value less than 100%. Further, in this embodiment, the probability that the variation pattern L is selected and the bumping effect is executed is set to a higher value than the probability that another variation pattern is selected and another jackpot notice is executed. However, in other embodiments, the magnitude relationship of these probabilities may be reversed.

<About rebirth production>
As is clear from the notation of FIG. 17A, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a probable big hit, a revival effect (see FIG. 8J) is executed as the variation pattern of the second special symbol. The variation pattern N may be selected. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a normal jackpot, as is apparent from the notation of FIG. 17B, a variation pattern in which a rebirth effect is performed is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol. It will never be done. The same applies to the case where the determination result of the second special symbol determination is lost. From these things, it can be said that the revival effect performed in the probability variation gaming state is a probability variation jackpot notice, as is the case of the sudden effect.

  In addition, when the variation pattern L is selected, the struck effect is executed, but the revival effect is not executed. When the variation pattern N is selected, the revival effect is executed, but the bumping effect is not executed. From these facts, it can be said that the bumping effect and the resurrection effect in the probability variation gaming state are prohibited so that both are not performed within the same variation.

  Although not shown in FIG. 7, for example, at the end of SPSP reach, it is possible to execute a resurrection effect that pseudo-stops the three decorative symbols of the same pattern after pretending to be lost, even in the normal gaming state, This revival effect is subject to the same prohibition as in the probability variation gaming state so that when the variation pattern A is selected, it is not executed together with the bumping effect within the same variation.

Note that the probability variation jackpot occupies 60% with respect to the jackpot relating to the second special symbol determination, and the variation pattern N for which the revival effect is performed with reference to the variation pattern selection table for probability variation jackpot (see FIG. 17A). The percentage at which is selected is 20%. For this reason, the probability that the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the revival effect is performed and the jackpot game ends is 12% (= 0.6 × 0.2 × 100).
On the other hand, with reference to the variation pattern selection table for probability variation big hit (see FIG. 17A), the ratio of the variation pattern L in which the impact effect is performed is 30%. For this reason, the probability that the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the hitting effect is performed and the jackpot game ends is 18% (= 0.6 × 0.3 × 100).
From these facts, it can be said that when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a big hit, the probability that the bumping effect is executed is higher than the probability that the restoration effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the revival effect is always executed when the variation pattern N is selected will be described. However, in another embodiment, the revival effect may not be performed even if the variation pattern N is selected. You may employ | adopt the structure called. That is, when the variation pattern N is selected, the probability that the restoration effect is executed is not limited to 100%, and may be a value less than 100%. In this embodiment, the probability that the variation pattern N is selected and the revival effect is executed is set higher than the probability that another variation pattern is selected and another jackpot notice is executed. In other embodiments, the magnitude relationship of these probabilities may be reversed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a case will be described in which a revival effect is always executed when the variation pattern N is selected regardless of the type of probability variation jackpot in the probability variation gaming state, but in other embodiments, the 16R probability variation is performed. In the case of, the revival effect can be executed, while in the case of 8R probability change or 4R probability change, the revival effect may not be executed. That is, the revival effect may function as a jackpot notice dedicated to the 16R probability change.

[7 Symbol Reach Reliability (Normal Game State)]
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the reliability of the reach symbol in the normal gaming state. FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a normal-time lose reach reach selection table that is referred to in order to determine the final reach symbol when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the same decorative design is falsely stopped in the left column and the right column and a reach is established, a predetermined reach effect is performed, but the “final reach symbol” is a hit notification effect Or the reach design displayed in the reach production performed just before a loss notification production is performed. For example, when the normal reach is performed and the hit notification effect or the loss notification effect is performed, the reach symbol displayed during the normal reach corresponds to the final reach symbol. Further, when the normal reach develops to the SPSP reach via the character SP reach, and the hit notification effect or the lose notification effect is performed following the SPSP reach, the reach pattern displayed during the SPSP reach effect is displayed. Corresponds to the final reach symbol.

  The sub CPU 131 acquires a reach symbol selection random number when selecting the final reach symbol, and if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is lost, the sub reach 131 displays the final reach symbol corresponding to the reach symbol selection random number in the normal state. The final reach symbol is selected by reading from the lose reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 18A).

  In the present embodiment, the range that the reach symbol selection random number can take is set to “0” to “99”. In the normal reach reach selection table (see FIG. 18 (A)), 12 random numbers for each of 1 design, 2 designs, 4 designs, 5 designs, 6 designs, 8 designs, and 9 designs. Assigned. Also, 10 random numbers are assigned to 3 symbols, and 6 random values are assigned to 7 symbols. For this reason, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is a loss, the rate at which 1 symbol, 2 symbol, 4 symbol, 5 symbol, 6 symbol, 8 symbol, or 9 symbol is selected as the final reach symbol is 12%. (= 12/100), the ratio at which 3 symbols are selected is 10% (= 10/100), and the rate at which 7 symbols are selected is 6% (= 6/100).

  FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a normal 16R probability variation jackpot reach symbol selection table that is referred to in order to determine the final reach symbol when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”. .

  The sub CPU 131 acquires a reach symbol selection random number when selecting the final reach symbol. If the determination result of the first special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, the sub CPU 131 normally selects the final reach symbol corresponding to the reach symbol selection random number. The last reach symbol is selected by reading from the reach symbol selection table for time 16R probability variation big hit (see FIG. 18B).

  In the normal 16R probability variation jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 18B), 44 random numbers are assigned to 7 symbols, and 7 random numbers are assigned to the other decorative symbols. A numeric value is assigned. For this reason, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, the proportion of 7 symbols selected as the final reach symbol is 44% (= 44/100), and other decorative symbols are selected. The ratio is 7% (= 7/100) in all cases.

  FIG. 18C is a diagram showing a normal 6R normal jackpot reach symbol selection table that is referred to in order to determine the final reach symbol when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “6R normal”. .

  The sub CPU 131 acquires a reach symbol selection random number when selecting the final reach symbol, and if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is 6R normal, the sub reach 131 normally selects the final reach symbol corresponding to the reach symbol selection random number. At time 6R, the final reach symbol is selected by reading from the normal jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 18C).

  In the normal 6R normal jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 18C), random numbers are not assigned to odd symbols. This is because odd symbols function as probability variation symbols. On the other hand, 25 random numbers are allotted to even symbols. For this reason, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is 6R normal, the proportion of each even symbol selected is 25% (= 25/100), and the proportion of odd symbols selected is 0. %.

From the reach symbol selection table illustrated in FIGS. 18A to 18C, the following can be said. In other words, in the normal-time reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 18A), six random numbers are assigned to seven symbols, and the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. In this case, 7 symbols are selected as reach symbols at a rate of 6%. This means that even if reach is established with 7 symbols, a loss notification effect may be performed later.
On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “6R normal”, seven symbols are not selected as the reach symbol (see FIG. 18C), but the determination of the first special symbol determination When the result is “16R probability variation”, 7 symbols are selected as the reach symbol at a high rate of 44%.
As described above, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”, it is easy to select 7 symbols as the reach symbol, and when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. Since it is difficult to select 7 symbols as the reach symbols, it can be said that the 7 symbol reach in which the reach is established with the 7 symbols in the normal gaming state is an effect having a relatively high jackpot reliability.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 18B, even if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, an odd symbol other than an even symbol or a seven symbol may be selected as a reach symbol. However, when these reach symbols are selected, the promotion effect (first half) and the promotion success effect described above based on FIG. 11 are performed, and finally a hit notification effect in which “777” doublets are aligned. Is done. For this reason, as illustrated in FIG. 11B, even if three decorative symbols other than the seven symbols are pseudo-stopped, the player can enjoy the game without losing the expectation for the 16R probability variation jackpot. .

[7 Symbol Reliability (Probability Game State)]
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the reliability of the reach symbol in the probability variation gaming state. FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a reach change symbol selection table for probability variation that is referred to in order to determine the final reach symbol when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “losing”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the reach effect other than the battle reach is not performed in the probability variation gaming state, the reach symbol displayed during the battle reach corresponds to the final reach symbol in the probability variation gaming state.

  The sub CPU 131 acquires the reach symbol selection random number when selecting the final reach symbol, and when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is lost, the final reach symbol corresponding to the reach symbol selection random number is being changed. The final reach symbol is selected by reading from the lose reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 19A).

  In the probability change reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 19A), 15 random numbers are assigned to 1 symbol, 2 symbols, 4 symbols, 6 symbols, 8 symbols, and 9 symbols, respectively. . In addition, 5 random numbers are assigned to 3 symbols and 5 symbols, respectively. And the random number value is not assigned to 7 symbols. For this reason, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is a loss, the ratio of selecting one symbol, two symbols, four symbols, six symbols, eight symbols, or nine symbols as the final reach symbol is 15% (= 15 The ratio at which 3 or 5 symbols are selected is 5% (= 5/100), and the rate at which 7 symbols are selected is 0% (= 0/100).

  FIG. 18B is a diagram illustrating a reach symbol selection table for probability variation 16R probability variation jackpot that is referred to in order to determine the final reach symbol when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”. .

  The sub CPU 131 acquires a reach symbol selection random number when selecting the final reach symbol, and if the determination result of the second special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, the sub reach 131 changes the final reach symbol corresponding to the reach symbol selection random number. The final reach symbol is selected by reading from the medium 16R probability variation jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 19B).

  In the probability variation 16R probability variation jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 19B), 50 random numbers are assigned to 7 symbols, and 16 random values are assigned to 3 symbols. 10 random numbers are assigned to 5 symbols. Four random numbers are assigned to the other reach symbols. For this reason, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, the proportion of 7 symbols selected as the final reach symbol is 50% (= 50/100), and the proportion of 3 symbols selected is 16% (= 16/100), the rate at which 5 symbols are selected is 10% (= 10/100), and the rate at which other decorative symbols are selected is 4% (= 4 / 100).

  FIG. 19C is a diagram showing a probability variation 8R normal jackpot reach symbol selection table that is referred to in order to determine the final reach symbol when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “8R normal”. .

  The sub CPU 131 acquires a reach symbol selection random number when selecting the final reach symbol. If the determination result of the second special symbol determination is 8R normal, the sub reach 131 changes the final reach symbol corresponding to the reach symbol selection random number. The final reach symbol is selected by reading from the medium 8R normal jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 19C).

  In the probability changing 8R normal jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 19C), random numbers are not assigned to odd symbols. On the other hand, 40 random numbers are assigned to 4 symbols, and 20 random numbers are assigned to all other even symbols. For this reason, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is 8R normal, the proportion of the four symbols selected is 40% (= 40/100), and the proportion of the other even symbols selected is any. 20% (= 20/100), and the proportion of odd-numbered symbols selected is 0%.

From the reach symbol selection table illustrated in FIGS. 19A to 19C, the following can be said. That is, in the probability changing 8R normal jackpot reach symbol selection table (see FIG. 19C), random numbers are not assigned to the seven symbols, but in the probability changing 16R probability jackpot reach symbol selection table (FIG. 19 ( In B), 50 random numbers are assigned to 7 symbols. In the reach change select table for probability change lose (see FIG. 19A), no random value is assigned to 7 symbols.
For these reasons, if a reach is established with 7 symbols in the probability variation gaming state, no loss will be notified after that, and the three decorative symbols showing the “777” double-eyed stop will be informed. Is done. In this sense, the 7 symbol reach in which the reach is established with 7 symbols in the probabilistic gaming state can be regarded as a jackpot notice that definitely predicts that the jackpot game will be executed, and the 7 symbols are aligned. Is a special effect of 16R probability change, it can be said that the 7 symbol reach in the probability change gaming state is a probability change jackpot notice.

  As is clear from the notation in FIG. 19B, even if the determination result of the second special symbol determination is 16R probability variation, an odd symbol other than an even symbol or a seven symbol may be selected as a reach symbol. However, when these reach symbols are selected, a promotion effect similar to the promotion effect that is performed in the normal gaming state is performed, and a hit notification effect is finally performed in which all the “777” double eyes are aligned. Is called.

[Changes in reliability of 7 symbol reach]
As is clear from the description of the 7 symbol reach based on FIG. 18, the 7 symbol reach in the normal gaming state can be executed regardless of whether or not the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”. Although the jackpot reliability is relatively high, the jackpot reliability is less than 100%. On the other hand, as is clear from the description of the 7 symbol reach based on FIG. 19, the 7 symbol reach in the probability variation gaming state can be executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit”. However, it is an effect with a big hit reliability of 100% that is not executed in the case of “losing”. As is clear from these facts, even in the same 7 symbol reach, there is a difference in the jackpot reliability depending on the gaming state, and the gaming state changes from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state. The jackpot reliability changes from a value less than 100% to 100%.

  Note that the 7 symbol reach as a jackpot notice with a jackpot reliability of 100% is a special effect in the probability variation gaming state, and in the normal game state, a jackpot notice (for example, a bumping effect) different from this 7 symbol reach is performed. Is called.

[Various jackpot notices]
Hereinafter, various jackpot notices that can be executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various jackpot notices. FIG. 21 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the premier character effect. FIG. 22 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the rainbow title display. FIG. 23 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of rainbow-colored character display. FIG. 24 is a screen diagram illustrating a specific example of cut-in performed according to an operation. FIG. 25 is a schematic front view of the gaming machine 1 showing a specific example of one notification. FIG. 26 is a screen diagram illustrating a state in which the premier character effect is performed a plurality of times within the same variation.

  The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a premium character effect, a rainbow title display as a jackpot notice in addition to the above-mentioned bumping effect and successful take effect in the normal gaming state, the bumping effect in the probability variation gaming state, and the 7 symbol reach. Rainbow-colored cut-in, rainbow-colored character display, and one-shot notification can be executed.

<Outline of Premier Character Production>
The premier character effect (see FIG. 21) is an effect of displaying an effect image indicating a specific character (hereinafter referred to as “premier character”) on the liquid crystal screen 5 and outputting the sound of the premier character from the speaker 24. FIG. 21 exemplifies a state in which a spear character is displayed as a premier character and that the spear character utters a voice “Do your best !!”. This premier character production has a plurality of execution timings within the same variation. For example, the premier character production is executed during the contention production in the character SP reach (see FIG. 21A) or during the SPSP reach (see FIG. 21B). Is possible. This premier character does not appear when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”.

  Note that the number of types of premier characters is not limited to one, but multiple types of premier characters can be prepared to display one of the premier characters or display multiple premier characters at the same time. Also good. The premier character may be any character as long as it does not appear when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”.

<Outline of rainbow title display>
The rainbow title display (see FIG. 22) is an effect of displaying a reach title displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 with rainbow characters when a specific reach effect such as character SP reach or SPSP reach is started. This rainbow title display also has a plurality of execution timings within the same variation. In FIG. 22 (A), the reach title “Take back the treasure box!” Is displayed in rainbow-colored characters before the contention effect (see FIG. 7 (F-1)) starts with the character SP reach. The state of being done is illustrated. FIG. 22B illustrates a state in which the reach title “Destroy enemy boss!” Is displayed in rainbow characters at the start of SPSP reach.

  If this rainbow title display is not performed, a blue title display that displays reach titles in blue characters and a red title display that displays reach titles in red characters may be performed. Here, the blue title display is a title display indicating that the jackpot reliability is relatively low (for example, the jackpot reliability: about 10%), and the red title display indicates that the jackpot reliability is relatively high. It is a title display (for example, a big hit reliability of 30%). These two types of title display (blue title display and red title display) can be executed both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and “lost”. In contrast, the rainbow color title display can be executed with a certain probability when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, but the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. It is different from the above two types of title display in that it is not executed in some cases.

  In this embodiment, the case where the title display itself is performed in the normal gaming state but not in the probability variation gaming state will be described. However, even in the probability variation gaming state, for example, the same title display or rainbow for battle reach Color title display may be performed. Further, the color of the title display functioning as a jackpot notice is not limited to the rainbow color, and may be, for example, gold. Also, a specific pattern may be displayed around the title to function as a jackpot notice.

<Outline of Rainbow Character Display>
In the rainbow color display (see FIG. 23), characters displayed during a specific reach production such as character SP reach or SPSP reach (for example, lyrics displayed when a specific music is played) It is an effect displayed in color. FIG. 23A shows a state in which characters displayed during the contention effect in the character SP reach are displayed in rainbow colors. FIG. 23B shows a state in which characters displayed during SPSP reach are displayed in rainbow colors.

  When this rainbow-colored character display is not performed, blue character display for displaying characters in blue during the reach effect or blue character display for displaying characters in red during the reach effect may be performed. Here, the blue character display is an effect indicating that the jackpot reliability is relatively low (for example, the jackpot reliability is 15%), and the red character display is an effect indicating that the jackpot reliability is relatively high. (For example, the jackpot reliability is 40%). Character display of these two types of colors can be executed both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and “lost”. In contrast, the rainbow-colored character display can be executed with a certain probability when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, but the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. It is different from the above two types of character display in that it is not executed in some cases.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the character display itself is performed in the normal gaming state but not in the probability variation gaming state will be described, but even in the probability variation gaming state, for example, the same blue character display for battle reach, Red character display and rainbow color character display may be performed. The color of the character display functioning as a jackpot notice is not limited to the rainbow color, and may be, for example, gold.

<Overview of rainbow cut-in>
The rainbow cut-in (see FIG. 24) is an effect in which the operation-compatible effect described above based on FIG. 10 is performed using a rainbow effect image. In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, at the end of the SPSP reach, the operation promotion effect described above based on FIG. 10H is performed (see FIG. 24A). On the other hand, when the player operates the effect button 26 within the effective period, a blue cut-in (see FIG. 5) that superimposes a cut-in image with a blue effect on the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 is displayed. 24 (B)) is performed, and red cut-in (see FIG. 24C) is performed in which a cut-in image in which a red effect is applied is superimposed on the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. There are cases. Here, the blue cut-in is considered to have a jackpot reliability of 10%, while the red cut-in has a jackpot reliability of 60%. When these two cut-ins are compared, Based on the difference between the color of the effect on the cut-in image and the number of characters included in the cut-in image, the player has a higher probability of jackpot reliability for the red cut-in than for the blue cut-in. This can be easily recognized.

  Note that these blue cut-in and red cut-in can be executed both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and “losing”. There is a feature that it is easy to execute when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” and difficult to execute when it is “big hit”. On the other hand, red cut-in has a feature that it is easy to execute when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and difficult to execute when “losing”. In addition, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, three types of jackpots of 16R probability variation, 6R probability variation, and 6R normal are prepared as jackpots related to the first special symbol determination, but the blue cut-in and red cut-in are When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big jackpot”, it can be executed regardless of the type of jackpot.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “16R probability change”, when the player operates the up key or the down key of the production key 27, the rainbow cut-in (see FIG. 24D). ) May be performed. This rainbow cut-in is an effect in which a cut-in image in which an rainbow effect is applied is superimposed on the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and as shown in FIG. This is an effect that does not occur unless the player operates the up key or the down key within the effective period in the situation where the operation promotion effect that prompts the operation 26 is performed.

  When the sub CPU 131 acquires information indicating that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation” from the game control board 100 and sets an effect pattern for performing an operation promotion effect during the SPSP reach. In addition, it is also set whether the rainbow cut-in occurs when the up key or the down key is operated. For example, it may be set to generate a rainbow cut-in when the up key is operated while generating a blue cut-in or a red cut-in when the down key is operated. Further, for example, it may be set that a blue cut-in or a red cut-in is generated when the up key is operated while a rainbow cut-in is generated when the down key is operated.

  The rainbow cut-in may be executed when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”, but may be executed when the determination result is “lost”. Absent. For this reason, the jackpot reliability of the rainbow cut-in is 100%.

  In addition, the rainbow cut-in in the present embodiment is a dedicated effect related to 16R probability variation. For this reason, even if the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit”, if the type is “6R probability variation” or “6R normal” which is not “16R probability variation”, the up key is used within the effective period. Or even if the down key is operated, the rainbow cut-in does not occur. For this reason, even if the rainbow cut-in does not occur in response to the operation of the up key or the down key, the player can enjoy the game while expecting “6R probability change” or “6R normal”.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute cut-in in any one of a plurality of effect modes, and cut-in in any one of the effect modes (the present embodiment). Then, “rainbow cut-in”) can be executed as a jackpot notice.

  When it is determined that the gaming machine 1 executes the jackpot game, there are a time when the blue cut-in is executed, a time when the red cut-in is executed, and a time when the rainbow color cut-in is executed. That is, in the case of jackpot, any cut-in of the three cut-ins can be executed. On the other hand, when it is determined not to execute the jackpot game, there is a time when the blue cut-in is executed and a time when the red cut-in is executed, but there is no time when the rainbow color cut-in is executed. . For this reason, the reason why the rainbow cut-in functions as a jackpot notice that definitely announces the execution of the jackpot game is for this reason.

  In this embodiment, the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”, and if the key assigned by the sub CPU 131 among the up key and the down key is operated within the effective period, 100% A case where rainbow cut-in occurs with probability will be described. On the other hand, in another embodiment, in the above situation, when the assigned key is operated, an effect lottery using a random number for determining whether or not to generate a rainbow cut-in The rainbow color cut-in may be generated only when this effect lottery is won. Note that the winning probability may be 50%, for example. Thus, even if the necessary conditions for generating the rainbow cut-in were satisfied, the rainbow cut-in did not occur by preventing the rainbow cut-in from being generated at a certain rate. Even in this case, the player can continue to have the desire of “16R probability change”.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the determination result of the first special symbol determination is obtained when the left key or the right key of the effect key 27 is operated during the effective period of the operation promotion effect shown in FIG. On the condition that it is “16R probability change”, a single notification (see FIG. 25) described later may occur.

  In the present embodiment, a case where rainbow color cut-in is performed using a cut-in image in which a rainbow effect is applied to an effect image including three characters will be described. However, this embodiment is used for cut-in functioning as a jackpot notice. The display mode of the cut-in image to be performed is not limited to this. In another embodiment, for example, a cut-in that displays a cut-in image indicating a golden character may be executed as a jackpot notice.

  Moreover, regarding the configuration in which the first effect mode and the second effect mode are executed in any one of the plurality of effect modes, in another embodiment, a step-up effect may be performed as the predetermined effect. It is done. This step-up effect is an effect that can be developed in stages up to a predetermined number of steps with a predetermined number of steps (for example, “5”) as the upper limit. The step-up effect to be performed may be executed as the reliability suggesting effect, and the step-up effect that finally develops to step 5 may be executed as the jackpot notice.

  Further, in this embodiment, since a configuration in which cut-in occurs at the end of SPSP reach is adopted, a change pattern with a relatively short change time of the first special symbol that does not perform SPSP reach is selected. If this happens, no cut-in occurs. On the other hand, in another embodiment, a configuration in which cut-in can occur at timings other than the last stage of SPSP reach is adopted. For example, a variation pattern such as variation pattern A or variation pattern B has a relatively short variation time. A rainbow cut-in may occur when the first special symbol is variably displayed.

(Outline of one announcement)
One notification (see FIG. 25) outputs a special effect sound that is not output when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” from the speaker 24 and emits the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 in rainbow colors. It is a production to make.

  In the present embodiment, this one-notification is an effect performed in the probability variation gaming state, but in other embodiments, one-notification may be performed even in the normal gaming state.

[Specific example of premier character production in probable gaming state]
FIG. 26 is a screen diagram illustrating a state in which the premier character effect is performed a plurality of times within the same variation. In FIG. 26A, the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the icon displayed in the area 53 is lost in a state where two hold icons are displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. A state in which a loss notification effect in which a decorative symbol of a mode indicating that it is present is stopped is illustrated. The earliest hold icon is displayed as red hold.

  When a predetermined fixed time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed after the stop display of the second special symbol and the decorative symbol is started, the second corresponding to the earliest hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52. Special symbol determination is executed. In response to this, shift processing of each hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 52 is performed and high-speed scroll display of decorative symbols is started (see FIGS. 26A and 26B). .

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination corresponding to the icon shifted to the area 53 is 8R probability variation, that is, the second special symbol indicating the jackpot symbol Y2 (see FIG. 6C) is stopped and displayed. If this happens, the following effects may be performed.

  That is, when a predetermined time elapses after the second special symbol variation display is started, a reach that gives a player's expectation that 3 symbols are pseudo-stopped in the left column and 7 symbols are pseudo-stopped in the right column. An establishment effect is performed (see FIG. 26C). When this reach establishment effect is being performed, a premier character effect may be performed. In FIG. 26 (C), an effect image showing a girl character is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5, and a premier character effect is output in which the sound of the girl character “Ganbare! The state of being is illustrated. In this case, a character different from the premier character (the character of the niece) appearing in the premier character production performed in the normal gaming state is displayed, but the character common to the character displayed in the premier character production in the normal gaming state is displayed. May be displayed. The same applies to the case where the premier character effect is executed at an execution timing other than the reach establishment effect.

  In this way, after the premiere character effect is performed in accordance with the reach establishment effect, the reach is established when the decorative symbol common to the left symbol is pseudo-stopped in the right column (see FIG. 26D). When the reach is established, the title display for displaying the reach title related to the battle reach such as “Decisive Battle OOVS XXX” is performed. In this case, a premier character effect may also be performed (FIG. 26 ( E)). In FIG. 26 (E), the specific description of the reach title is omitted, and the display position of the premier character is different from that at the time of reaching the reach establishment, but the display position of the premier character is It may be the same as at the time of establishment.

  In the final stage of the battle reach, an operation promotion effect that prompts the player to operate the effect button 26 is performed (see FIG. 26F). When the player operates the effect button 26 during the effective period related to the operation promotion effect, a victory suggestion effect is suggested that suggests that the player character has won the enemy character (see FIG. 26G). In this victory suggestion effect, the character “Destroy!” Indicating that the player character has defeated the enemy character is displayed and the sound is output, and the director 7 operates while emitting light in rainbow colors. At that time, the three symbol sequences that are displayed in a small size in the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 are pseudo-stopped in a form that shows a doublet (see FIG. 26G). If the player does not perform an operation within the effective period, the victory suggestion effect is automatically executed at the timing when the effective period ends, but the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “8R normal ”, A defeat suggestion effect is performed according to the operation or automatically.

  When the victory suggestion effect is performed as described above, the three decorative symbols that have been pseudo-stopped in the upper left corner of the liquid crystal screen 5 are displayed in a large size in the state of being pseudo-stopped in the center of the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 26H). ) With the main stop of the second special symbol, these three decorative symbols are fully stopped (see FIG. 26I).

  In this way, not only in the normal game state but also in the probability variation game state, a plurality of premier character effects can be executed during the variable display of the second special symbol. Here, the case where the premier character effect is performed three times within the same variation of the second special symbol has been described as an example. However, the premier character effect may be performed twice within the same variation, and the same There may be a case where the premier character production is performed only once within the fluctuation.

[About features of each jackpot notice]
Hereinafter, the feature of each jackpot notice will be described with reference to FIG. During the fluctuation display of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state, as a jackpot notice for definitive notice that the jackpot game will be executed, a rush effect, a successful capture effect, a premier character effect, a rainbow title display, Color cut-in and rainbow-colored character display can be executed.

<Characteristics of bumping effects in normal gaming state>
The hit effect in the normal gaming state is an effect in which symbols are suddenly arranged without going through reach (see FIG. 13). This bumping effect is executed when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and the variation pattern A having a variation time of 5 seconds is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. (See FIG. 16 (A)). Note that, for the variation pattern A, there is no production pattern that does not perform the bumping effect, so the probability that the bumping effect is executed when the variation pattern A is selected is 100 in this embodiment. % (See FIG. 20). Note that, unlike the premier character effect or the like, this hit effect has a feature that only one execution timing is prepared and appears only immediately after the start of the variation of the first special symbol in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, the variation pattern A selected when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable variation big hit” is associated with the bumping effect in the table stored in the sub-ROM 132, but normally Among the variation patterns stipulated in the big hit variation pattern selection table, there is no variation associated with the bumping effect (see FIG. 16B). For this reason, when the hit notification effect is performed following the hit effect, the game is always controlled in the probability variation game state after the end of the jackpot game. That is, when a hit effect is performed, the game is not controlled in the normal game state after the jackpot game ends.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effect called “next notice” may be performed during normal reach (see FIG. 7 (K)), but this “next notice” is SPSP reach (specific effect). It is a production that suggests the execution of. On the other hand, the bumping effect is an effect in which symbols are suddenly arranged without going through reach. For this reason, when the “next notice” is performed during the variation display of the first special symbol, the abrupt effect is not executed. The same applies to the case where an effect or the like suggesting the establishment of reach is performed. In addition, since the “next notice” is not performed when it does not develop to SPSP reach, it is not necessarily executed during normal reach, but there is a production route that develops from normal reach to SPSP reach. Once the reach is established, the bumping effect will not be executed after that, so when the “next notice” is executed, the bumping effect will not be executed, compared to the bumping effect. Thus, it can be said that other jackpot notices (for example, rainbow title display) are easy to be executed.

  Further, when the variation pattern A is selected, the effective period is not set, and when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern A, the operation of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27 is irrelevant. At the end, there will be a production. For this reason, it can be said that the hit effect is a jackpot notice that can achieve an extremely high effect because the game is executed at an unexpected timing.

<Characteristics of successful capture in normal gaming state>
The successful take-off effect is a jackpot notice executed when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable big jackpot” or “normal jackpot” and the variation pattern C is selected (FIG. 16A and FIG. 16). (See (B)). In addition, since the variation effect pattern in which the successful capture effect is not performed is not prepared for the variable pattern C, the probability that the successful capture effect is executed when the variable pattern C is selected is the present embodiment. 100% (see FIG. 20). Note that the successful take-off effect is a special effect for the character SP reach, and is therefore only executed during the character SP reach. Further, the successful take-off effect has a feature that jackpot notification is performed immediately after the successful take-off effect is executed (see FIGS. 12A, 12H, and 12I). In other words, when the successful take effect is performed, the jackpot notification is performed in the character SPSP reach without the reach effect being developed from the character SP reach to the SPSP reach (see FIG. 7).

  The capture success effect is a dedicated effect for the variation pattern C. For this reason, when the variation pattern A is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, and the first special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern A, the successful capture effect is performed together with the sudden effect. Absent. The same applies to other jackpot notices not associated with the variation pattern A.

  Further, the variation pattern C can be selected both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” (see FIGS. 16A and 16B). . For this reason, if a hit notification effect is executed immediately after the successful take effect and a jackpot game is performed, after the jackpot game ends, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state, or the game is controlled in the normal game state There is.

  Further, since the character SP reach is a reach effect that is not executed in the probability change game state, the successful take effect is also not executed in the probability change game state.

<Characteristics of Premier Character Production in Normal Game State>
In this embodiment, the premier character production may appear in all reach production such as normal reach, character SP reach, and SPSP reach. On the other hand, when the variation pattern A is selected, since the jackpot notice other than the bumping effect is not executed, the premier character effect is the variation pattern of the first special symbol for the jackpot, It can be said that this is a jackpot notice that can be executed when a variation pattern other than the variation pattern A is selected.

  The execution probability of the premier character effect varies depending on which change pattern is selected as the change pattern of the first special symbol for jackpot, but in this embodiment, the execution probability of the premier character effect is 5 The value is set within a range of ˜40% (see FIG. 27). For this reason, it can be said that it is a jackpot notice with a lower execution probability than the bumping effect executed when the variation pattern A is selected and the successful take-off effect executed when the variation pattern C is selected.

  Note that, as described above with reference to FIG. 21, the premier character effect may appear multiple times within the same variation. In this embodiment, the premier character effect is 1 within the same variation of the first special symbol. There are a case where it is performed twice, a case where it is performed twice, and a case where it is performed three times.

  Further, the variation patterns B to E capable of executing the premier character effect can be selected both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” (FIG. 16). (See (A) and (B)). For this reason, if a jackpot game is performed after the premiere character effect is performed, the game is controlled in the normal game state when the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is finished. May be.

<Characteristics of rainbow title display in normal gaming state>
The rainbow title display is a jackpot notice that displays the reach title related to the character SP reach or SPSP reach in rainbow color, and the change patterns C to E associated with the change patterns in which the character SP reach or SPSP reach is performed are associated. It can be executed when either one is selected.

  As is clear from the above, the execution timing of the rainbow title display is predetermined and may appear at the start of the character SP reach or at the start of the SPSP reach. When reach production develops to SPSP reach, rainbow title display may be performed both at the start of character SP reach and at the start of SPSP reach.

  Note that the execution probability of the rainbow title display varies depending on which variation pattern among the variation patterns C to E is selected, but in this embodiment, the execution probability of the rainbow title display is 5 to 15%. The value is set within the range. The specific execution probabilities of the above-described premier character effect, rainbow title display, rainbow cut-in, and rainbow character display will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Further, the variation patterns C to E on which the rainbow title display can be executed can be selected both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” (see FIG. 16 (A) and (B)). For this reason, if the jackpot game is performed after the rainbow title display is performed and the jackpot game is performed, after the jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state, and the game is played in the normal game state. It may be controlled.

<Characteristics of rainbow cut-in in normal gaming state>
The rainbow cut-in is a jackpot notice that may appear at the end of the SPSP reach production. For this reason, the rainbow title display can be executed when the variation patterns D and E associated with the variation effect pattern for performing the SPSP reach effect are selected as the variation effect pattern, and the execution probability of the change is determined according to which variation. Even if a pattern is selected, it is set to 5%.

  Further, as described above, the rainbow cut-in does not appear unless a predetermined operation (in this embodiment, the operation of the up key or the down key of the effect key 27) is performed. Further, the rainbow cut-in is characterized in that it appears only when the jackpot related to the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”. These are as described above with reference to FIG.

<Characteristic of rainbow-colored character display in normal game state>
The rainbow-colored character display is an exclusive effect of these two types of reach effects that is performed during the character SP reach and the SPSP reach, and the change patterns C to C associated with the change effect patterns in which these reach effects are performed. This can be executed when one of E (see FIGS. 16A and 16B) is selected. Note that the execution probability of the rainbow-colored character display varies depending on the selected variation pattern, but is set to a value that falls within the range of 5 to 20% in the present embodiment.

  Note that the rainbow-colored character display may be performed during the character SP reach or during the SPSP reach. For example, a change pattern in which a change effect pattern developed from the character SP reach to the SPSP reach is associated. Is selected, it may appear multiple times (for example, twice) within the same variation.

  Further, the variation patterns C to E on which the rainbow-colored character display can be executed can be selected both when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” (see FIG. 16 (A) and (B)). For this reason, when the jackpot game is performed after the rainbow-colored character display is performed and the jackpot game is performed, after the jackpot game is finished, the game is controlled in the probability variation game state, and the game is played in the normal game state. It may be controlled.

  On the other hand, during the change display of the second special symbol in the probabilistic gaming state, as a jackpot notice that definitely announces that the jackpot game will be executed, a rush effect, one announcement, a premier character effect, 7 symbol reach It is feasible.

<Characteristics of bumping effects in probable gaming state>
The bumping effect in the probable gaming state is an effect in which symbols are suddenly arranged without going through reach (see FIG. 15). This bumping effect is executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and the variation pattern L having a variation time of 5 seconds is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol. (See FIG. 17 (A)). In addition, since the effect pattern which does not perform a sudden effect is not prepared with respect to the variation pattern L, the probability that a sudden effect will be performed when the variation pattern L is selected is 100 in this embodiment. % (See FIG. 20). In addition, unlike the premier character effect in the probability variation gaming state, this bumping effect has only one execution timing, and appears only immediately after the start of the variation of the second special symbol in the probability variation gaming state. There are features.

  In addition, the variation pattern L selected when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “probable large jackpot” is associated with the bumping effect, but is defined in the regular jackpot variation pattern selection table. There is no variation pattern that is associated with the impact effect (see FIG. 17B). For this reason, when the hit notification effect is performed following the hit effect, the game is always controlled in the probability variation game state after the end of the jackpot game. That is, when a hit effect is performed, the game is not controlled in the normal game state after the jackpot game ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if the variation pattern L is selected, the bumping effect is always executed. However, for example, in the probability variation gaming state, the second special symbol (or the first symbol) performed after the jackpot game is ended. The impact effect can be executed until the number of changes, which is the number of times the special symbol) is displayed, reaches a predetermined value (for example, 30 times), and after that, the impact effect is executed. You may make it not. This control can be realized, for example, by preventing the change pattern L from being selected after the number of changes reaches a predetermined value.

<Characteristics of one-shot notification in the probable gaming state>
One notification is a jackpot notice in which a special effect sound is output from the speaker 24 with the rainbow light emission of the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37. This one announcement is a jackpot notice that can be executed when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “16R probability variation” and the variation pattern M or the variation pattern N is selected. When the fluctuation pattern is selected, it is set to be 15%. If the determination result of the second special symbol determination is not “16R probability variation”, one notification is not performed. Therefore, when one notification is performed, “16R probability variation” becomes rich at that time. In this way, since the one notification performed in the probability variation gaming state is a special effect of “16R probability variation”, in the present embodiment, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “8R probability variation” In the case of “4R probability variation”, in the case of “8R normal”, one notification is not performed.

<Characteristics of 7 symbol reach in probabilistic gaming>
The 7 symbol reach functioning as a jackpot notice is a dedicated effect in the probability variation gaming state that can be executed when any one of the variation patterns L to N is selected. That is, the 7 symbol reach in the normal gaming state has no function as a jackpot notice because the jackpot reliability is less than 100%. This 7 symbol reach is selected only when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”. Therefore, when reach is established for 7 symbols, “16R probability variation” becomes rich.

[About jackpot notice type selection table]
FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a jackpot notice type selection table. The sub-ROM 132 displays a jackpot notice other than the jackpot notice associated with the variation pattern such as the bumping effect in the normal gaming state, the successful takeover effect in the normal gaming state, the bumping effect in the probability variation gaming state, and the 7 symbol reach in the probability variation gaming state. A jackpot notice type selection table that is referred to when determining whether to execute or not is stored.

  The jackpot notice type selection table includes a first jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27A), a second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27B), and a third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27). (See (C)), and a fourth jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27D).

(First jackpot notice type selection table)
The first jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27 (A)) is obtained when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “hit” and the variation pattern B is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Referenced when deciding whether to execute a jackpot notice.

  When the variation pattern B is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the sub CPU 131 acquires a jackpot notice random number for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot notice, and the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot notice random number It is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot notice by reading the notice type from the first jackpot notice type selection table. In the present embodiment, the possible range of the jackpot notice random number is set to “0” to “99”.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 20, the jackpot notice that can be executed when the variation pattern B is selected is only the premier character effect. For this reason, in the first jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27A), “Premier character effect” and “Premier character effect” are defined as the jackpot notice type, and “Premier character effect is present”. Forty random number values are assigned to “No premiere character effect” and 60 random number values are assigned to “No premier character effect”.

  For this reason, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern B is selected, the probability that the “premier character effect” is read and the premier character effect is executed is 40% (= 40/100).

(Second jackpot notice type selection table)
The second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27B) is obtained when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern C is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol. Referenced when deciding whether to execute a jackpot notice.

  When the variation pattern C is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the sub CPU 131 acquires a jackpot notice random number for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot notice, and the jackpot corresponding to the jackpot notice random number By reading the notice type from the second jackpot notice type selection table, it is determined whether or not to execute the jackpot notice.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 20, when the variation pattern C is selected, there are three types of jackpot notices that can be executed in addition to the successful capture effect: a premium character effect, a rainbow title display, and a rainbow character display. is there. Therefore, in the second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27 (B)), “Premier character effect”, “Premier character effect”, “Rainbow title display”, “Rainbow title display”, “Rainbow character display” and “Rainbow character display” are defined.

  In the second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27B), 10 random numbers are assigned to “Premier character effect” and 90 random numbers are assigned to “Premier character effect”. A numeric value is assigned. For this reason, the probability that the “premier character effect” is read and the premier character effect is executed with the variation of the variation pattern C is 10% (= 10/100).

  In the second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27B), 15 random numbers are assigned to “rainbow title display”, and “rainbow title display not”. 85 random numbers are assigned. For this reason, the probability that “rainbow title display is present” is read and the rainbow title display is executed with the fluctuation of the fluctuation pattern C is 15% (= 15/100).

  In the second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27 (B)), 20 random values are assigned to “rainbow character display” and “rainbow color character display”. 80 random numbers are assigned. For this reason, the probability that “rainbow color character display is present” is read and the rainbow color character display is executed by the variation of the variation pattern C is 20% (= 20/100).

  In the second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27B), a common random number value is assigned to “Premier character effect” and “Rainbow title display”. Therefore, when the acquired jackpot notice random number is “64”, for example, when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern C, both the premier character effect and the rainbow title display are performed. It will be. This is the same for the premier character effect and the rainbow color character display, and also for the rainbow color title display and the rainbow color character display.

(Third jackpot notice type selection table)
In the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “hit”, and the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E) is the variation pattern of the first special symbol. When is selected, it is referred when deciding whether or not to execute the jackpot notice.

  When the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E) is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the sub CPU 131 acquires a jackpot warning random number for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot warning, and the jackpot Whether or not to execute the jackpot notice is determined by reading the jackpot notice type corresponding to the notice random number from the third jackpot notice type selection table.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 20, the jackpot notice that can be executed when the variation pattern D or the variation pattern E is selected includes the premier character effect, the rainbow color title display, the rainbow color cut-in, and the rainbow color character display. There are four types. For this reason, in the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), “Premier character production”, “Premier character production”, “Rainbow title display”, “Rainbow title display”, “Rainbow color cut-in”, “No rainbow color cut-in”, “Rainbow character display”, and “Rainbow character display” are defined.

  In the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), five random numbers are assigned to “Premier character effect” and 95 random numbers are assigned to “Premier character effect”. A numeric value is assigned. For this reason, the probability that the “premier character effect” is read and the premier character effect is executed by the variation of the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E) is 5% (= 5/100).

  In the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), five random numbers are assigned to “rainbow title display” and “rainbow title display” is not assigned. 95 random numbers are assigned. Therefore, the probability that “rainbow title display is present” is read and the rainbow title display is executed by the variation of the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E) is 5% (= 5/100).

In the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), five random values are assigned to “rainbow cut-in”, and “rainbow cut-in” is not assigned. 95 random numbers are assigned. Therefore, the probability that “rainbow color cut-in” is read and the rainbow color cut-in is executed by the variation of the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E) is 5% (= 5/100).
However, since the rainbow cut-in is not executed unless the jackpot relating to the first special symbol determination is “16R probability variation”, even if it is determined that the rainbow color cut-in is performed, Even if the key or the down key is operated, the rainbow cut-in is not performed.

  In the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), five random values are assigned to “rainbow character display” and “rainbow color character display” is not assigned. 95 random numbers are assigned. For this reason, the probability that “rainbow color character display is present” is read and the rainbow color character display is executed by the variation of the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E) is 20% (= 20/100).

  In the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), the execution probabilities of the premier character effect, the rainbow title display, the rainbow cut-in, and the rainbow character display are all 5%. However, these execution probabilities may be different from each other, or only one or two execution probabilities may be different.

  In addition, in the third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C), as in the second jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27B), a part of the random hitting notice is a common disorder. A numeric value is assigned. For this reason, when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E), a plurality of jackpot notices may be combined.

(4th jackpot notice type selection table)
In the fourth jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27D), the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “probable big hit”, and the variation pattern M (or variation pattern N) is the variation pattern of the second special symbol. ) Is selected, it is referred to when deciding whether or not to execute the jackpot notice.

  When the variation pattern M (or variation pattern N) is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the sub CPU 131 acquires a jackpot notice random number for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot notice, and the jackpot Whether or not to execute the jackpot notice is determined by reading the jackpot notice type corresponding to the notice random number from the fourth jackpot notice type selection table.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 20, when the variation pattern M or the variation pattern N is selected, there are two types of jackpot notices that can be executed other than the seven symbol reach, one notification and a premier character effect. For this reason, in the fourth jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27D), “with one notice”, “without one notice”, “with premiere character effect”, and “without premier character effect” are defined. Has been.

  In the fourth jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27D), 15 random numbers are assigned to “one notification” and 85 random numbers are assigned to “no notification”. A numeric value is assigned. For this reason, the probability that “one notification is present” is read and one notification is executed with the variation of the variation pattern M (or variation pattern N) is 15% (= 15/100).

  In addition, since the single announcement is a special effect of “16R probability variation”, even if the jackpot related to the second special symbol determination is “probability variation jackpot”, it is “8R probability variation” or “4R probability variation”. Does not execute a single notification even if “single notification is present” is read.

  In the fourth jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27D), 15 random numbers are assigned to “Premier character effect” and 85 “Premier character effect”. A random value of is assigned. For this reason, the probability that the “premier character effect” is read and the premier character effect is executed with the variation of the variation pattern M (or variation pattern N) is 15% (= 15/100).

  When the determination result of the second special symbol determination in the probability variation gaming state is “8R normal”, the probability variation gaming state ends and the game is controlled in the short time gaming state. For this reason, the “8R normal” related to the second special symbol determination cannot be said to be a very favorable jackpot for the player, and if a jackpot notice is given for such a jackpot, the player is uncomfortable, On the contrary, there is a possibility that the production effect will be reduced.

  For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot notice type selection table that is referred to when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “8R normal” is not prepared.

[About the execution timing of each performance in the normal gaming state]
Next, the execution timing of each effect in the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 28 is a time chart showing a specific example of the effect in the normal gaming state.

  As illustrated in FIG. 28A, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and the variation pattern A is selected, the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Until 2 seconds elapse, the liquid crystal screen 5 is subjected to high-speed fluctuations in which three symbol rows are scrolled from top to bottom at high speed, and accordingly, darkening effect (see FIG. 13C) is produced. Done. Then, following the darkening effect, the hitting effect described above is executed for about 3 seconds, and the hit notification effect for notifying the probable big hit is performed as the jackpot symbol X1 or X2 is stopped as the first special symbol. Is called.

  In this way, when the variation pattern A (see FIG. 16A) with a variation time of 5 seconds is selected, the effect of informing reach establishment that can be executed when another variation pattern is selected. , Normal reach, character SP reach, SPSP reach, etc. are not executed.

  Further, the bumping effect in the normal gaming state is a dedicated effect for the variation pattern A. For this reason, when another variation pattern such as the variation pattern C is selected, the bumping effect is not executed. Conversely, when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern A, the jackpot notice that is executed when the first special symbol is variably displayed in another variation pattern is not executed. .

  As illustrated in FIG. 28B, when the variation result C of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern C has a variation time of 40 seconds, the variation display of the first special symbol During the period from the start to the reach, the pre-reach effect is performed. This pre-reach effect is composed of high-speed fluctuation that scrolls three symbol rows from top to bottom at high speed, and low-speed variation that gradually lowers the scroll speed of each symbol row and pseudo-stops the left and right symbols. The high-speed fluctuation, which is the production of the first half of the pre-reach production, is common to the high-speed fluctuation performed when the fluctuation pattern A is selected.

  As is clear from this, when the variation pattern A is selected, a sudden impact effect occurs while the high-speed variation of the symbol sequence common to the case where the other variation pattern is selected is performed. To do. For this reason, it is possible to make the player who has predicted that the effect of reaching reach will be performed by lowering the scroll speed from now on, and to obtain a high effect.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 28 (B), the pre-reach production is performed as described above, the reach is established, the normal reach evolves into the character SP reach, and the successful take-off production follows the contention production during the character SP reach. Immediately thereafter, a hit notification effect accompanying the stop display of the first special symbol is performed. Here, the successful take effect is an effect that functions as a jackpot notice as described above. However, the sudden effect is 5 seconds, which is the change time of the change pattern A after the start of the change display of the first special symbol. This is different from the abrupt effect in that it is performed after a very long time of 5 seconds or more, 31 seconds, whereas it is performed before the time elapses.

  By the way, if the bumping effect is not performed even after 5 seconds, which is the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern L, has elapsed since the second special symbol fluctuation display is started, the player has a sense of expectation for the appearance of the jackpot notice There is a possibility that it will gradually decrease. On the other hand, when the variation pattern L is selected, 5 seconds or more have elapsed from the start of the variation display of the second special symbol, and until the variation pattern M variation time of 40 seconds has elapsed. By performing the premier character production as a jackpot notice, the player can be surprised and a high production effect can be obtained.

  When the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the variation pattern H (see FIG. 16C) is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol, the pre-reach effect, normal reach, and character SP This is different from the case where the variation pattern C is selected in that a common effect such as a reach title display and a contention effect is executed, and a capture failure effect is performed instead of a capture success effect. That is, when the variation pattern C is selected and when the variation pattern H is selected, a common effect common to each other is executed, but when the variation pattern C is selected, Both are different in that the jackpot notice (here, the successful capture effect) is performed, but when the variation pattern H is selected, the common effect is executed without the jackpot notice being executed. To do.

  In addition, the bumping effect in the normal gaming state is an effect configured to end within 5 seconds after the start of the variable display of the first special symbol. For this reason, when the variation pattern C having a variation time of 40 seconds is selected, even if it is a probable big hit, no sudden effect is performed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 28C, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern E is selected, the first special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern E. Accordingly, pre-reach production (consisting of high speed fluctuation and low speed fluctuation), normal reach, character SP reach, and SPSP reach are performed. Here, as compared with the effect executed when the variation pattern C is selected, it is common in that the effect before reach, the normal reach, the title display, and the contention effect are executed. On the other hand, effects that are not executed in the variation pattern C such as the contention failure effect and the SPSP reach are executed.

  Further, FIG. 28C shows that the rainbow cut-in is executed in response to the operation for the operation promotion effect at the end of the SPSP reach, but the change pattern A is selected when the variation pattern A is selected. The time (2 seconds) from the start of the variation display of one special symbol until the jackpot notice (crash effect) is executed, and when the variation pattern C is selected, the variation display of the first special symbol is started. The time from when the jackpot notice (capture success effect) is executed (31 seconds), and when the change pattern E is selected, the first special symbol change display starts and the jackpot notice (rainbow cut-in) ) Is executed (79 seconds (= 40 seconds + 39 seconds)). In addition, when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern E, the abrupt effect or the successful take-off effect is not performed.

  Further, as is clear from the comparison between the notation of FIG. 28A and the notation of FIG. 28B, from when the bumping effect is executed according to the selection of the variation pattern A, until the hit notification effect is executed. The time (third time) is 3 seconds, whereas the time (fourth time) from when the successful capture effect is executed according to the selection of the variation pattern C until the hit notification effect is executed is 8 Second, and the third time and the fourth time are different from each other. Here, since the third time is shorter than the fourth time, it can be said that the effect of causing the player to feel that the abrupt effect is suddenly a big hit is higher than the successful capture effect.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the third time is shorter than the fourth time will be described. However, in another embodiment, the third time may be longer than the fourth time.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the variation pattern A is selected, the impact effect is performed at the first execution timing immediately after the variation display of the first special symbol is started. On the other hand, the premier character effect that can be executed when a change pattern other than the change pattern A is selected is executed during the contention effect of the character SP reach (see FIG. 21A: an example of the second timing). It differs from the bump effect in that it may be executed during SPSP reach (see FIG. 21B: an example of the third timing).

  Since the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment can execute a hitting effect in which the execution timing and the number of executions are fixed and a premier character effect in which the number of executions and the execution timing are variable, the jackpot notice becomes monotonous. Can be suppressed, and a high performance effect can be obtained.

[Execution timing of each effect in the probable gaming state]
Next, the execution timing of each effect in the probability variation gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 29 is a time chart showing a specific example of the effect in the probability variation gaming state.

  As illustrated in FIG. 29A, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and the variation pattern L is selected, the variation display of the second special symbol is started approximately. Until 1 second elapses, the liquid crystal screen 5 undergoes high-speed fluctuation in which the three symbol rows are scrolled from top to bottom at a high speed, and accordingly, a darkening effect (see FIG. 15C) is produced. Done. Then, following the darkening effect, the hit effect described above is executed for about 4 seconds, and as one of the big special symbols Y1 to Y3 stops as the second special symbol, the hit notification for notifying the probable big hit Production is performed.

  As described above, when the variation pattern L (see FIG. 17A) having a variation time of 5 seconds is selected, the effect of informing reach establishment that can be executed when another variation pattern is selected. The feature is that battle reach is not executed.

  Further, the bumping effect in the probability variation gaming state is a dedicated effect for the variation pattern L. For this reason, when another variation pattern such as the variation pattern M is selected, the bumping effect is not executed. Conversely, when the second special symbol is variably displayed with the variation pattern L, the jackpot notice that is executed when the second special symbol is variably displayed with another variation pattern is not executed. .

  When the variation pattern L is selected, the impact effect may be started almost simultaneously with the start of the high-speed variation of the decorative pattern without executing the darkening effect. In the present embodiment, the case where the variation time is common between the variation pattern A selected in the normal gaming state and the variation pattern L selected in the probability variation gaming state will be described. In embodiments, these varying times may be different. That is, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern A may be shorter than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern L, or the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern A may be longer than the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern L.

  As illustrated in FIG. 29B, when the variation pattern M having a variation result of 40 seconds is selected as the result of determination of the second special symbol determination and the variation probability is 40 seconds, the variation of the second special symbol From the start of the display until the reach is established, the pre-reach effect is performed. This pre-reach effect is composed of high-speed fluctuation that scrolls three symbol rows from top to bottom at high speed, and low-speed variation that gradually lowers the scroll speed of each symbol row and pseudo-stops the left and right symbols. The high-speed fluctuation that is the first half of the pre-reach effect is common to the high-speed fluctuation that is performed when the fluctuation pattern L is selected.

  As is clear from this, when the variation pattern L is selected, a sudden impact effect is generated in the middle of high-speed variation of the symbol sequence common to the case where the other variation pattern is selected. To do. For this reason, it is possible to make the player who has predicted that the effect of reaching reach will be performed by lowering the scroll speed from now on, and to obtain a high effect.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 29B, the pre-reach effect is performed as described above, the reach is established, the battle reach is started, the operation promotion effect is performed at the end of the battle reach, and the effect button 26 A victory suggestion effect is executed according to the operation (see FIG. 14). Here, as illustrated in FIG. 29 (B), when the operation promotion effect is performed, a premier character effect as a jackpot notice may be performed. This is 30 seconds (= 10 seconds + 30 seconds), which is 5 seconds or more, compared to 5 seconds, which is the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern L, after the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started. This is different from the bumping effect in that it is performed after a very long time.

  Further, when the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “probable big hit” and the variation pattern N (see FIG. 17A) is selected as the variation pattern of the second special symbol, the pre-reach effect is changed to the battle reach. After the operation promotion effect is performed during this battle reach, the defeat suggestion effect is performed, and after appearing to be lost, the resurrection effect is performed and the victory suggestion effect is performed. When the effect performed on the variation pattern N is compared with the effect performed on the variation pattern L, it is common in that high-speed variation of the three symbol sequences is performed. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern N is different in that the battle reach, operation promotion effect, defeat suggestion effect, defeat suggestion effect, revival effect, victory suggestion effect, etc. that are not performed for the change pattern L are performed. Yes.

  In addition, the bumping effect in the probability variation gaming state is an effect configured to end within 5 seconds after the start of the variation display of the second special symbol. For this reason, when the variation pattern N having a variation time of 50 seconds is selected, although it is a probable big hit, no sudden effect is performed.

  FIG. 28C shows that one notification is made immediately after the start of the variation display of the second special symbol. When the variation pattern L is selected, the variation of the second special symbol is shown. The time (1 second) from when the display is started until the jackpot notice (crash effect) is executed, and when the change pattern M is selected, the change display of the second special symbol is started and the jackpot notice ( The time (30 seconds) until the premier character production) is executed, and when the change display of the second special symbol is started when the change pattern N is selected, until the jackpot notice (one notification) is executed Are different from each other (here, approximately 0 seconds). In addition, when the second special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern N, the bumping effect is not performed.

[About the reliability of pre-production]
FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the jackpot reliability of the hold icon. As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prior effect may be performed as an effect that displays a special icon as a hold icon and suggests a jackpot reliability. In the gaming machine 1, when the first special symbol determination is put on hold, a preliminary determination process for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot game may be executed. Specifically, based on the jackpot random number acquired in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first start port 11, is the jackpot determined when the first special symbol determination is made? It is determined beforehand whether or not. Also, which variation pattern is selected as the variation pattern of the first special symbol that is variably displayed according to the execution of the first special symbol determination based on the variation pattern random number acquired together with the jackpot random number, etc. Is also determined in advance. And based on these prior determination results, it is determined whether or not to execute the pre-production, and in the case of executing the pre-production, which color the display color of the hold icon is set to is determined. In response, the pre-production is executed.

  As illustrated in FIG. 30, the effect of displaying the normal icon as the hold icon without performing the advance effect is an effect suggesting that the jackpot reliability is 1%. On the other hand, when a pre-stage effect is executed, the hold icon may be displayed in blue, green, red, gold, or rainbow colors, but the jackpot reliability of the pre-stage display that displays the blue hold icon is about 5%. It is. In addition, the jackpot reliability of the pre-production that displays the green hold icon is about 10%, and the jackpot reliability of the pre-production that displays the red hold icon is about 50%. In addition, the jackpot reliability of the pre-production that displays the golden hold icon is about 75%, and the jackpot reliability of the pre-display that displays the rainbow-colored hold icon is 100%.

  From these things, first, it can be said that the pre-production that displays the rainbow-colored hold icon has a function as a jackpot notice for notifying that the jackpot game is executed. In other words, when the hold icon is displayed in a display color other than the rainbow color, the pre-effect does not function as a jackpot notice that definitely predicts that the jackpot game will be executed. When displayed in color, the pre-effects function as a jackpot notice.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a prior determination result indicating that, when the first special symbol determination is executed, a variation pattern of the first special symbol at which a normal reach effect is to be performed is selected. If it is not obtained, it is configured such that a pre-production that displays a blue hold icon is not executed. That is, when a prior determination result indicating that a special symbol variation pattern corresponding to a non-reach effect is selected is obtained, a pre-effect that displays a blue hold icon is not performed.

  The same applies to the pre-production that displays green hold, red hold, money hold, and rainbow hold, and there is a variation pattern of the first special symbol in which at least one of the character SP reach and the SPSP reach is executed. If a pre-determination result indicating selection is not obtained, a configuration in which a pre-production that displays a green or higher hold icon is not performed is employed.

  Note that the jackpot notice performed in the normal gaming state can be executed when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “hit”, but can be executed when it is “lost”. Absent. For this reason, it can be said that the jackpot notice is more easily executed when the preliminary presentation is performed than when the preliminary presentation in which the hold icon is displayed in a color of blue or more is not performed. For this reason, by executing the pre-production, the player is made aware of the appearance of the jackpot notice in the change (the change display of the first special symbol that is performed in response to the execution of the first special symbol determination being held). It can be expected effectively.

  By the way, the bumping effect performed in the normal gaming state is not executed unless the fluctuation pattern A in which the fluctuation time for which the reach effect is not executed is 5 seconds is selected. For this reason, when a prior effect that is executed only when a normal reach effect is to be performed is performed, the bump effect is not performed with the change. Therefore, it can be said that the prior effect is an effect that denies the appearance of the sudden effect.

  In other words, when a pre-effect that displays a blue or higher hold icon is executed, the probability that another jackpot notice will be executed is higher than the probability that the bump effect is executed (0% in this embodiment). It can be said.

  In addition, when the white hold icon is displayed without performing the pre-production, basically, the player can hardly expect the jackpot. However, in the present embodiment, when a prior effect is not performed, there is a possibility that an abrupt effect will be executed. On the other hand, when a prior effect is performed, there is no possibility that an abrupt effect will be performed. Can expect the appearance of jackpot notice. For this reason, it is possible to make the player expect a jackpot notice to appear both in the case of not executing the preliminary presentation and in the case of executing the preliminary presentation.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrates the case where the prior effect based on a prior determination result is an icon change effect which displays the hold icon of the display mode different from normal, the prior effect is a prior determination result. Other effects may be used as long as the effects are based. For example, the pre-effect may be a chance eye effect that stops and displays a specific combination of decorative symbols called a so-called chance eye at the time of the loss notification effect before the change starts. The prior effect may be a mode transition effect that changes the effect mode from the normal effect mode to a specific effect mode (called a zone) based on the prior determination result.

[Various screens displayed when waiting for customers]
FIG. 31 is a screen diagram illustrating a customer waiting menu screen. The gaming machine 1 shifts to a so-called customer waiting state when the symbol change display is not performed in a state where the right of special symbol determination is not reserved. Then, when a set time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the transition to the customer waiting state, a customer waiting menu screen is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 (see FIG. 31A). As illustrated in FIG. 31A, the customer waiting menu screen is displayed in this embodiment with an image that suggests that the occurrence rate of the jackpot notice can be selected by operating (pressing) the effect button 26, and the effect key 27. Including an image suggesting that the volume can be set by operating (pressing) the left key or the right key of the key, and an image suggesting that the light amount can be set by operating (pressing) the up key or the down key of the effect key 27. It is configured as follows.

  When the player operates the left key or the right key of the effect key 27 while the customer waiting menu screen is displayed, a volume setting screen illustrated in FIG. 31B is displayed. As illustrated in FIG. 31B, the volume setting screen includes an image indicating the current volume, an image indicating that the volume can be adjusted by operating the left key or the right key of the effect key 27, and the effect button 26. And an image indicating that the display of the volume setting screen ends when the button is operated.

  On the other hand, when the player operates the left key of the effect key 27 while the volume setting screen is displayed, the volume can be decreased, and conversely, the volume can be increased by operating the right key. . Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can switch the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 24 in five stages, and FIG. 31B shows the third stage of the five levels. The state set to is shown.

  On the other hand, when the player operates the up key or down key of the production key 27 while the customer waiting menu screen is displayed, a light amount setting screen illustrated in FIG. 31D is displayed. As illustrated in FIG. 31D, the light amount setting screen includes an image indicating the current light amount, an image indicating that the light amount can be adjusted by operating the up key or the down key of the effect key 27, and the effect button 26. And an image indicating that the display of the light amount setting screen is ended when the button is operated.

  On the other hand, when the player operates the upper key of the effect key 27 while the light amount setting screen is displayed, the light amount can be increased, and conversely, the volume can be decreased by operating the lower key. . Note that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can switch the light amount of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in three steps. FIG. 31D shows one of the three light amounts. The state set to the eye (minimum) is shown.

  When the player operates the effect button 26 in a state where the customer waiting menu screen (see FIG. 31A) is displayed, a jackpot notice occurrence rate setting screen illustrated in FIG. 31C is displayed. As illustrated in FIG. 31C, the jackpot notice occurrence rate setting screen has two selection items (“normal” and “significantly UP”) regarding the appearance rate of the jackpot notice and the left key or right key of the production key 27. An image indicating that the cursor can be moved with respect to two selection items when the key is operated, and an image indicating that selection regarding the occurrence rate of the jackpot notice can be determined by operating the effect button 26 are configured.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to set either the “normal mode” in which the appearance rate of the jackpot notice is relatively low, or the “big hit notice up mode” in which the appearance rate of the jackpot notice is relatively high.
FIG. 31C illustrates a state in which the cursor is positioned at “normal” of the two selection items “largely UP” and “normal”, and “normal” is highlighted. . On the other hand, when the player operates the effect button 26 in this state, it is determined that “normal” is selected, and the “normal mode” is set. Specifically, the mode setting information stored in the sub RAM 133 is updated to information indicating “normal mode”.
On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 31C, when the player operates the left key of the production key 27 while the cursor is positioned at “normal”, the cursor moves to “significantly UP” “Significant UP” will be highlighted. When the player operates the effect button 26 in this state, it is determined that “significantly UP” has been selected, and the “hit-up notice up mode” is set. Specifically, the mode setting information stored in the sub RAM 133 is updated to information indicating the “hit-up notice advance mode”.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player arbitrarily changes the appearance rate of the jackpot notice, the volume of the effect sound output from the speaker 24, and the light amount of the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5. It is possible.

[About the appearance rate of jackpot notice]
Next, the appearance rate of jackpot notice will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a jackpot notice type selection table used when the jackpot notice up mode is set.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can be set to the “normal mode” or the “hit jacking up mode” with respect to the appearance rate of the jackpot notice. When the “normal mode” is set, whether or not to execute each jackpot notice is determined with reference to the aforementioned jackpot notice type selection table based on FIGS. 27 (A) to (D). On the other hand, when the “hit jackpot advance mode” is set, each jackpot notice is executed with reference to the jackpot notice type selection table for the jackpot notice up mode illustrated in FIGS. 32 (A) to (D). It is determined whether or not to do so.

  The process of determining whether or not to execute each jackpot notice using the respective jackpot notice type selection table illustrated in FIG. 32 is performed by referring to FIGS. 27 (A) to (D). Since it is the same as the process of determining whether to execute, detailed description here is omitted.

  When the jackpot notice type selection table exemplified in FIG. 27 is compared with the jackpot notice type selection table for the jackpot notice up mode exemplified in FIG. 32, it corresponds to “present” of each notice effect. The number of random numbers attached is different. Specifically, in the jackpot notice type selection table for each jackpot notice up mode illustrated in FIG. 32, for the jackpot notice type selection table illustrated in FIG. The number of random numbers associated with each other is doubled. For this reason, the appearance rate of the jackpot notice is approximately doubled by setting the “big hit notice up mode” as compared to when the “normal mode” is set.

  In this example, the appearance rate of the jackpot notice is doubled. However, how much the appearance rate of the jackpot notice is increased can be changed as appropriate. For example, the appearance rate of the jackpot notice is increased by 10 times. A table for the jackpot notice up mode may be prepared. In addition, here, the case where the appearance rate of each jackpot notice is uniformly doubled has been described as an example. However, in other embodiments, for example, while the appearance rate of the premier character effect is increased by 5 times, The rate of increase in the appearance rate may be varied depending on the type of the notice effect, such as increasing the appearance rate of the notification by 10 times.

  By the way, as is apparent from the above description based on FIGS. 16 and 17, the hit effect and the successful take effect that are performed in the normal gaming state and the hit effect that is performed in the probability variation gaming state are the types of jackpot notice Execution / non-execution is determined without using a selection table. Then, the variation effect pattern table (corresponding to the variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation effect pattern) stored in the sub ROM 132, which is used to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot notice, Even if the jackpot notice up mode is set, it is not switched to another table. For this reason, for the bumping effect and the successful takeover effect performed in the normal gaming state, and the bumping effect performed in the probability-changing gaming state, even if the jackpot notice up mode is set, The appearance rate does not change as noticed.

[Configuration Example of Main RAM 103]
FIG. 33 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the main RAM 103 and various types of information stored in the main RAM 103. As illustrated in FIG. 33A, the main RAM 103 is determined as a storage area for storing acquisition information acquired when a game ball wins a prize at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12. Storage area 1030, first reserved storage area 1031, second reserved storage area 1032, third reserved storage area 1033, fourth reserved storage area 1034, first reserved storage area 1035, second reserved storage area 1036, third reserved A storage area 1037 and a fourth reserved storage area 1038 are provided.

  The determination storage area 1030 is a storage area for storing various information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed. The first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 are storage areas for storing various information related to the first special symbol determination, and the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 are the second storage areas. This is a storage area for storing various information related to special symbol determination. In addition, the second special symbol determination is prioritized over the first special symbol determination. For this reason, in the determination storage area 1030, when the special symbol determination is performed, when the second special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 is shifted, and the first When only the special symbol determination is suspended, various information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted.

  As illustrated in FIG. 33B, the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are areas acquired by the main CPU 101 for storing jackpot random numbers, areas for storing design random numbers, areas for storing reach random numbers, It includes an area for storing a variation pattern random number, an area for storing advance determination information that is information indicating a determination result, and the like. That is, the reserved storage areas 1031 to 1038 are areas for storing information for holding the right of special symbol determination.

  The jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol when the special symbol is variably displayed.

  The pre-determination information is information obtained by a pre-determination process (see FIG. 38) described later based on the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number. Specifically, the pre-determination information is information indicating whether or not the winning start information, the determination result of the special symbol determination is a jackpot, the type of the jackpot if it is a jackpot, It includes information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol, information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like. Here, the winning start opening information is acquired when the game ball wins the first starting opening 11 with the jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number stored in the same reserved storage area. Information indicating whether or not the game ball has been acquired by winning the second start port 12. The pre-determination information including these pieces of information is stored in the same storage area as the jackpot random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number used in the pre-determination process.

  The five pieces of information described with reference to FIG. 33B are stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034 in order from the first reserved storage area 1031 every time a game ball wins the first start port 11. Every time a game ball wins in the second start port 12, it is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in order from the first reserved storage area 1035.

  For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where no information is stored in any of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034, the five pieces of information are: It is stored in the first reserved storage area 1031. For example, when five pieces of information related to the first special symbol determination are newly acquired in a state where five pieces of information are stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 and the second reserved storage area 1032, the five pieces of information Is stored in the third reserved storage area 1033.

  Further, when the information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 when the first special symbol determination is performed, the information is stored in the reserved storage areas after the second reserved storage area 1032. Information is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031 side. For example, when information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 in a state where information is stored in each of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the third reserved storage area 1033, the second Information stored in the reserved storage area 1032 is shifted to the first reserved storage area 1031, and information stored in the third reserved storage area 1033 is shifted to the second reserved storage area 1032.

  Such information shift processing is similarly performed in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 in which information related to the second special symbol determination is stored. In the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, when both the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination are held, that is, information is stored in both the first reserved storage area 1031 and the first reserved storage area 1035. If stored, the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038 is preferentially performed prior to the shift processing in the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  By the way, even when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner or when a game ball is won at the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 during a jackpot game and various random numbers are acquired, a special symbol determination or a special symbol is displayed. The variable display cannot be made immediately.

  For this reason, when various random numbers are acquired in such a situation, the main CPU 101 stores the acquired various random numbers or the like as information for suspending the right of special symbol determination as described above. -1038 in any area. On the other hand, when the special symbol is not variably displayed, the special symbol determination is not suspended, and the game is not in the big hit game, the main CPU 101 obtains various random numbers obtained with the start opening prize as a trigger. The data is directly stored in the determination storage area 1030.

  Thus, the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can hold the right of special symbol determination when the special symbol determination cannot be immediately executed.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 34 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 34 and thereafter is performed in accordance with a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal design random number (step S1).

  The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, and the variation pattern random number are as described above, and the normal design random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the ordinary design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number is returned to “0” and updated after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Following the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process including a process of acquiring various random numbers in response to input of detection signals from the switches (step S2). This switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbols on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and then displays the special symbol determination result. The special symbol process including the process of stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the symbol is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4).

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5).

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big win in the process of step S3, the main prize opening control process for controlling the special prize opening control unit 117 to open the special prize opening 13 is performed. Execute (Step S6).

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7).

  Subsequent to step S7, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary for determining various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S7. Processing is executed (step S8).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 35 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111, as illustrated in FIG. 35, and is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. For the random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the first gate switch 114 (or the second gate switch 115), and uses the first gate switch for the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A gate switch process for acquiring a value at the time when the detection signal from 114 (or the second gate switch 115) is input is executed (step S23).

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 36 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 36, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and the first special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S213 to S216).

As described above, various acquisition information such as a big hit random number is acquired in accordance with the establishment of the acquisition condition that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” in a state where the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1.
When various random numbers are acquired in a situation where the first special symbol determination and the variation display of the first special symbol can be immediately executed, these random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area 1030 and cannot be immediately executed. When various random numbers are acquired in step 1, these random numbers are stored in any one of the first reserved storage area 1031 to the fourth reserved storage area 1034.

  Following the processing of step S216, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state (step S217). The main RAM 103 stores a time-saving game flag. At this time, the short game flag is set to “OFF” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled in a state where it is difficult to win the game ball at the second start port 12, and conversely, the game ball is likely to win the second start port 12. This flag is set to “ON” when the electric tulip 17 is controlled to the state. In step S217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state based on whether or not the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the current state is not the high base state (step S217: NO), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF”, the main CPU 101 executes a pre-determination process (step S218). Specifically, prior to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 40) and the variation pattern selection process (see FIG. 41) to be described later, whether or not the jackpot is based on the acquired information acquired by the processes of steps S213 to S216. Is determined in advance, and pre-determination is performed to pre-determine the variation pattern of the first special symbol that is actually selected when the first special symbol determination is executed. This prior determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S218 or determines that the high base state is set (the time-short game flag is set to “ON”) (step S217: YES), the main CPU 101 determines the first special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S219). This hold command is a command for notifying that the first special symbol determination has been put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S218, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 37 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 37, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process of step S21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222), and the second special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S223 to S226).

  When various random numbers are acquired in a situation where the second special symbol determination and the variation display of the second special symbol can be immediately executed, these random numbers are directly stored in the determination storage area 1030 and cannot be immediately executed. When various random numbers are acquired in step 1, these random numbers are stored in any one of the first reserved storage area 1035 to the fourth reserved storage area 1038.

  Following the process of step S226, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the current state is the high base state, similarly to the process of step S217 (step S227). Here, when it is determined that the current state is the high base state (step S227: YES), that is, when the time-saving game flag is set to “ON”, a pre-determination process is executed (step S228). This prior determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S228 or determines that it is not in the high base state (the time-short game flag is set to “OFF”) (step S227: NO), the main CPU 101 determines the second special symbol determination. Such a hold command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S229). This hold command is a command for notifying that the second special symbol determination is put on hold, and includes pre-determination information obtained by the process of step S228, and the effect control board 130 is obtained by the transmission process of step S8. Sent to.

[Preliminary determination processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the prior determination process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 38 is a detailed flowchart of the prior determination processing in steps S218 and S228 of FIGS.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the high base state is not set in the process of step S217 of FIG. 36, or when the main CPU 101 determines that the high base state is set in the process of step S227 of FIG. 37, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process (step S2181). ). Specifically, in the case of a low probability state (in the present embodiment, a normal gaming state or a short-time gaming state), a low-probability jackpot random number table (see FIG. 6A) is read from the main ROM 102 and the main RAM 103 Set to. On the other hand, in the case of a high probability state (probability variation game state in this embodiment), a high probability big hit random number table (see FIG. 6A) is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103. Then, whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in step S213 in FIG. 36 (or step S223 in FIG. 37) matches any of the winning values stored in the jackpot random number table set in the main RAM 103. Based on this, it is determined whether or not a big hit is to be determined at the start of the change.

  Next, based on the determination result of step S2181, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182). Here, when it is determined that it is a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: YES), the big change pattern table for the big hit is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S2183). In addition, when performing the predetermination process which concerns on a 1st special symbol determination in a normal game state, the table illustrated by FIG. 16 (A), (B) is set. Moreover, when executing the predetermination process related to the second special symbol determination in the probability variation gaming state, tables illustrated in FIGS. 17A and 17B are set.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit at the start of the change (step S2182: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether a reach effect is performed during the change (step S2184). Specifically, based on whether or not the reach random number acquired together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination process in step S2181 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102, It is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed during the fluctuation.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the reach effect is to be performed (step S2184: YES), the main CPU 101 reads the reach variation pattern table from the main ROM 102 and sets it in the main RAM 103 (step S2185). For example, in the case of executing a pre-determination related to the first special symbol determination in the normal gaming state, the table illustrated in FIG. 16C is set.

  By the way, when the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “losing” and the reach effect is not performed during the change, the first special symbol is determined based on the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination at the start of the change. Variation pattern is determined. The number of first special symbol determinations may be different before and after the first special symbol determination being held is digested. For this reason, the variation pattern of the special symbol acquired before the first special symbol determination is digested may be different from the variation pattern of the special symbol selected when the first special symbol determination is actually digested. is there. That is, for the right of the first special symbol determination in which the reach effect is not performed during the change, an accurate special symbol variation pattern may not be acquired prior to the first special symbol determination.

  For this reason, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the process proceeds to step S2187 without performing the variation pattern random number determination process of step S2186 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 sets the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table, the main CPU 101 executes variation pattern random number determination processing (step S2186). Specifically, the variation pattern random number acquired at the time of starting winning a prize together with the jackpot random number used in the process of step S2181 is the random number value defined in the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103. Based on which random number value matches, the variation pattern of the first special symbol to be selected in the first special symbol determination performed at the start of the variation is specified.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S2186 or determines that the reach effect is not performed (step S2184: NO), the main CPU 101 generates pre-determination information and stores it in the main RAM 103 (step S2187). The area in which the prior determination information is stored is as described above with reference to FIG.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the jackpot based on the acquired information based on the acquired information such as the jackpot random number acquired when the game ball has won the first starting port 11 (or the second starting port 12). Prior to performing the determination process and the variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern (that is, the variation time) of the first special symbol (or the second special symbol) is acquired.

  In addition, here, the prior determination process performed when the right of the first special symbol determination is suspended has been described as an example, but the same advance is also performed when the right of the second special symbol determination is suspended. Judgment processing is performed. In addition, when the special symbol determination right is executed immediately without being suspended, the preliminary determination process is not performed.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 can execute a prior determination as to whether or not to execute the jackpot game before the special symbol determination is performed on the reserved right.

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 39 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 39, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). When the main CPU 101 executes the shift process of step S308 following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 determines the earliest acquired information stored in the first reserved storage area 1035 for the second special symbol determination. While shifting to the storage area for storage 1030, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the storage area for determination 1030. Further, when the shift process is executed following the process of step S306, the earliest acquired information stored in the first reserved storage area 1031 for the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030. While shifting, the remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area 1030 side.

  Subsequent to the process of step S308, the main CPU 101 executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, special symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  As is clear from the notation of FIG. 39, when the starting condition such that the main CPU 101 is not in the jackpot game and is not changing the symbol is satisfied, in this step S309, based on the jackpot random number acquired at the time of winning the starting opening, It is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the special symbol setting information set in the process of step S309, the special symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. A change start command is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether it is related, change pattern setting information set in the process of step S310, information regarding the gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311).

  This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of an effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. As a result, the decorative display variation display or the like on the liquid crystal display device 5 is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, in the case where the acquisition information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area 1030, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed, in the first special symbol display 41 The variable display of the first special symbol is started. On the other hand, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquisition information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the second special symbol display 42 displays the variation of the second special symbol. To start.

  Next, the main CPU 101 starts measuring a variation time that is an elapsed time from the start of the variation display in step S312 (step S313).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S313 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S313. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S315). Here, when it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (step S315: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the variation time has elapsed (step S315: YES), the special symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S316). This symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Subsequent to the process in step S316, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process in step S312 (step S317). Specifically, the special symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display that has variably displayed the special symbol. The special symbol stop display is continued at least until a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the special symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S317, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S313 (step S318), and performs a process during stop including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. It executes (step S319). This stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 40 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 (step S3091). Specifically, whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value (see FIG. 6A). judge.

  The winning value here is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed in the high probability state (the probability variation gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the high probability time jackpot random number table is used. On the other hand, when the jackpot determination is executed in the low probability state (the normal gaming state or the short time gaming state in the present embodiment), the winning value stored in the low probability time jackpot random number table is used.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 starts such that acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area 1030. If the condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that it is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot is determined with reference to the symbol determination table (see FIGS. 6B and 6C) stored in the main ROM 102. Determination is made (step S3093).

  Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 together with the jackpot random number used in the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is The jackpot type is determined based on which random number value specified in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6B) for winning the first start opening. On the other hand, when it is related to the second special symbol determination, the symbol random number matches with any random number value defined in the symbol determination table for second start opening winning (see FIG. 6C). The type of jackpot is determined based on this.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). As a result, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the special symbol is performed. It will be.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S317 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 41 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 39, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big change pattern table (see FIGS. 16 and 17) is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on this, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table (see FIG. 16C) is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area 1030 is set as the variation. A variation pattern is selected by reading from the pattern table.

  If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence / absence of the current time is read out from the variation pattern table for loss to select the variation pattern.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
FIG. 42 is a detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S319 of FIG. After resetting the variation time by the process of step S318, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is a big hit as in the process of step S3092 (see FIG. 40) as illustrated in FIG. S3191). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3191: YES), the big win game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S3192).

  Next, the main CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S3193). Here, the short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the short-time state in which the electric chew support function is granted, and the probability variation game flag is relatively probable to be determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination. It is a flag indicating whether or not a high probability state.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled by setting the short-time gaming flag and the probability variation gaming flag. That is, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation gaming state, both the probability variation gaming flag and the short time gaming flag are set to “ON”, and when the gaming state is controlled to the time variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming flag is “OFF”. And the short-time game flag is set to “ON”, and when the game state is controlled to the normal game state, both the probability variation game flag and the short-time game flag are set to “OFF”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S3193, the main CPU 101 sets an opening command for notifying that the big hit game is started in the main RAM 103 (step S3194). This opening command includes information such as the type of jackpot, the opening pattern of the jackpot 13 during the jackpot game, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S8.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3191: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3196). If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3196: YES), the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step). S3197). The short game remaining number J at this time indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in the short time state (high base state).

  Following the processing of step S3197, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3198). Here, when it is determined that the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3198: YES), the time-saving game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3199). As a result, the electric chew support function is not provided.

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3199, determines that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (step S3196: NO), or determines that the time-saving game remaining count J is not “0” ( Step S3198: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to "ON" (step S3201).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S3201: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. (Step S3202). The high probability remaining game count K indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in a high probability state.

  Following the processing of step S3202, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game remaining count K is “0” (step S3203). Here, if it is determined that the high probability remaining game count K is “0” (step S3203: YES), the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3204). Thereby, special symbol determination comes to be performed in a low probability state.

  When the process of step S3204 is performed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S3201: NO), when it is determined that the high probability game remaining count K is not “0” ( If the process of step S3203: NO) or step S3194 is performed, the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart showing an example of a game state setting process executed at the end of the jackpot game in the game control board 100. In the gaming machine 1, the jackpot game is executed by the big prize opening control process in step S6. When the ending in the jackpot game ends, the gaming state setting process for setting the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 after the jackpot game ends. Is executed.

  When the ending in the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot that triggered the current jackpot game is a promising jackpot based on the symbol setting information stored in the main RAM 103 (step S6261). Here, when it is determined that the probability variation is not a big hit (step S6261: NO), the process proceeds to step S6266 described later.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that it is a probable big hit (step S6261: YES), it sets the probability variable game flag to “ON” (step S6262), and sets the high-probability game remaining count K to “10000”, for example (step S6262). S6263). By performing the processing in step S6263, the high probability state is substantially continued until the next jackpot.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S6263, the main CPU 101 sets the short time game flag to “ON” (step S6264), and sets the short time game remaining count J to “10000” (step S6265). By performing the series of processing from step S6262 to step S6265 in this manner, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state from the end of the jackpot game until the next jackpot.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a probable big hit (step S6261: NO), it sets the short time game flag to “ON” (step S6266), and sets the short time game remaining number J to “50” (step S6267). .

  As a result of the series of processing in step S6266 and step S6267 in this way, the game is played in the short-time gaming state until a special symbol determination is made 50 times if a big hit does not occur in the middle after the big hit game ends. Will be controlled.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle, which is a cycle for performing timer interrupt processing to be described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production random number etc. which are used in order to determine the content of production with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the timer interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 44, the timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described. Here, FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing an example of the timer interruption process executed in the effect control board 130. Similar to the timer interrupt process performed on the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 44 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds). Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 44 and the subsequent steps is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  First, when receiving a command from the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 executes command reception processing including processing for performing processing according to the command (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 executes a command transmission process (step S30). Specifically, the command set in the sub-RAM 133 by the process of step S10 is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 (and the lamp control board 150). By executing this command transmission process, the image acoustic control board 140 is instructed to execute an effect by image display, sound output, etc., and the execution of the effect by lighting various lamps is performed to the lamp control board 150. Instructed.

  Then, the sub CPU 131 executes data transfer processing (step S50). Specifically, since the data regarding the image sound control is transmitted from the image sound control unit 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control unit 150. As a result, the lamp control unit 150 controls effects by the effect medium such as the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, the effect accessory 7, and the effect button 26 so as to synchronize with the effect performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24. Is done.

[Command reception processing by effect control unit 130]
FIG. 45 is a detailed flowchart of the command reception process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 45, the sub CPU 131 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S11). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S11: NO), the process proceeds to step S30.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the command from the game control board 100 has been received (step S11: YES), the command is controlled according to the process of step S219 (see FIG. 36) or step S229 (see FIG. 37). It is determined whether or not the hold command is transmitted from the substrate 100 (step S12). If it is determined that the command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the process proceeds to step S14 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a hold command reception process (step S13). The hold command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a pending command (step S12: NO), the sub CPU 131 is a variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S311 (see FIG. 39). It is determined whether or not there is (step S14). If it is determined that the received command is not a change start command (step S14: NO), the process proceeds to step S18 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a change start command (step S15: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a change start command reception process (step S15). This variation start command receiving process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a change start command (step S14: NO), the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S316 (see FIG. 39). It is determined whether or not (step S18). If the sub CPU 131 determines that it is a symbol confirmation command (step S18: YES), it ends the decorative symbol variation display and stops displaying the decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination executed at the start of symbol variation. A variable effect end command for instructing execution of the process is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S19).

  The variation effect end command is transmitted to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150 by the process of step S30, so that the special symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is the first. A decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination (or the second special symbol determination) is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 while being stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 (or the second special symbol display 42). The stop will be displayed.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not a symbol determination command (step S18: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the command is an operation command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 (step S21). This operation command is a command transmitted from the lamp control board 150 to notify the information when the lamp CPU 151 of the lamp control board 150 detects the operation of the effect button 26 and the effect key 27. Includes information indicating whether the effect button 26 or the effect key 27 is operated, information indicating which key is operated when the effect key 27 is operated, and the like. If the sub CPU 131 determines that an operation command has been received (step S21: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets an operation notification command in the sub RAM 133M (step S22). By transmitting this operation command to the image sound control unit 140 and the lamp control unit 150, a process for realizing an effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the effect key 27, a setting based on these operations, and the like. Done.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is not an operation command (step S21: NO), the sub CPU 131 executes other processing (step S23).

[Reception command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 46 is a detailed flowchart of the hold command reception process in step 13 of FIG. If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received command is a hold command (step S12: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 46, “1” is added to the number of holds for special symbol determination stored in the sub RAM 133. The updated value is updated (step S130). Specifically, when a hold command related to the first special symbol determination is received, the number of holds in the first special symbol determination is updated to “1” and a hold command related to the second special symbol determination is received. If it is, the number of suspensions of the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the advance determination information is included in the received hold command (step S131), and determines that the advance determination information is not included (step S131: NO). Then, an icon display command is set (step S132).

  This icon display command is a command for instructing the display of the hold icon indicating that the special symbol determination is put on hold, and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the command transmission process of step S30. This icon display command includes winning start information, and the overall CPU 141 of the image sound control board 140 determines which of the first special symbol determination and the second special symbol determination is suspended, for example. Based on the winning start information, the hold icon is displayed in the corresponding display area (the first hold icon display area 51 if the first special symbol determination is held).

  In addition, when the prior determination information is not included in the received hold command, it is not possible to perform the pre-production based on the above-described prior determination result. For this reason, when the process of step S132 is performed following the process of step S131, an icon display command that does not include prior determination information is set, and a normal icon is displayed as a hold icon accordingly. become.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the predetermination information is included in the received hold command (step S131: YES), the sub CPU 131 stores the predetermination information in a predetermined area of the sub RAM 133 (step S133).

  Next, the sub CPU 131 executes a pre-effect lottery (step S134). Specifically, first, a pre-effect random number is acquired and stored in the sub RAM 133. This preliminary effect random number is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed, and the sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time of receiving the hold command as the preliminary effect random number, and the preliminary effect random number Whether or not to execute the pre-production is determined based on whether or not it matches any of the random numbers related to the pre-production random numbers stored in the ROM 132.

  Although not shown in the figure, the random number value related to the suspension of the first special symbol determination stored in the sub ROM 132 has the following characteristics. That is, more random numbers are associated with the combination whose determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” than the combination whose determination result of the first special symbol determination is “lost”. Yes. In addition, more random numbers are associated with combinations of variation patterns having a relatively long variation time of the first special symbol than combinations of variation patterns having a relatively short variation time of the first special symbol. It has been. For this reason, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the higher the jackpot reliability, the easier it is to execute the advance effect, and conversely, the lower the jackpot reliability, the harder it is to execute the preliminary effect.

  Based on the lottery result in step S134, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute a pre-effect (step S135). If the sub-CPU 131 determines to execute the pre-effect (step S135: YES), for example, an effect using a random number is used. A lottery is performed to select any one of the plurality of advance effect patterns, and the selected prior effect pattern is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S136).

  In addition, although the case where the lottery for determining whether or not to perform the pre-production and the lottery for selecting the pre-production effect pattern are different lotteries has been described as an example here, whether or not the pre-production is executed. In the case of execution, what kind of effect pattern the advance effect is executed may be determined by one lottery.

  When executing the process of step S136, the sub CPU 131 sets an icon display command in the sub RAM 133 (step S132). As described above, by executing the process of step S132 subsequent to the process of step S136, an icon display command including information indicating a pre-effect pattern is set in the sub-RAM 133. Then, by transmitting this icon display command to the image sound control board 140, a prior effect is realized.

[Variation start command reception processing by effect control board 130]
FIG. 47 is a detailed flowchart of the change start command reception process in step S15 of FIG. If the sub CPU 131 determines that the command received from the game control board 100 is a change start command (step S14: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG.

  That is, the sub CPU 131 acquires a value at the time when the change start command is received from the game control board 100 with respect to the effect random number that is appropriately updated by the random number update process described above, and stores it in the sub RAM 133 (step S150). Then, the received change start command is analyzed (step S151).

  In the variation start command, as described above, the symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, whether the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination Information indicating the game status of the gaming machine 1, etc. are included. Therefore, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified by analyzing the variation start command. That is, it is possible to identify the type of jackpot if the jackpot is a jackpot, a loss, or a jackpot. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  When the change start command is analyzed, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the received change start command is a change start command related to “big hit” based on the analysis result (step S152). Here, when it is determined that the change start command is not the “big hit”, the process proceeds to step S154 described later.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the received variation start command is a variation start command related to “big hit” (step S152: YES), the sub CPU 131 executes a big hit notice effect pattern setting process (step S153). The jackpot notice effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S153 or determines that the received variation start command is not the variation start command related to “big hit” (step S152: NO), the sub CPU 131 displays the liquid crystal with the special symbol variation display. The variation effect pattern setting process for setting the effect pattern of the variation effect performed on the screen 5 is executed (step S154). By executing this variation effect pattern setting process, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol, presence / absence of reach effect, the type of decorative symbol constituting the reach symbol, the type and content of reach effect, the type of decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed, etc. Is determined. This variation effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Sub CPU131 performs the reliability suggestion production pattern setting process which sets the production pattern of the reliability suggestion production which suggests jackpot reliability, such as a step-up production and a speech warning, following the process of step S154 (step S155). The reliability suggesting effect pattern setting process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 starts the variation effect instructing the start of the variation effect in the variation effect pattern set in the process of step S154 and the execution of the reliability suggestion effect in the reliability suggestion effect pattern set in the process of step S155. The command is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S157).

  This variation effect start command includes at least information indicating the variation effect pattern set by the process of step S154 and information indicating the reliability suggestion effect pattern set by the process of step S155. This is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the command transmission process. As a result, the fluctuation effect and the reliability suggesting effect in which the effect pattern is determined on the effect control board 130 are realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  When the setting information related to the jackpot notice is set in the sub-RAM 133 by the jackpot notice effect pattern setting process described later, a changing effect start command including this setting information is sent to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. Sent. Thereby, the jackpot notice set by the sub CPU 131 is realized.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S157, the sub CPU 131 subtracts “1” from the number of holds stored in the sub RAM 133 (step S158). Specifically, when the change start command received from the game control board 100 is a command related to the first special symbol determination, the number of suspensions of the first special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. On the other hand, when the received change start command is a command related to the second special symbol determination, the number of suspensions of the second special symbol determination is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

[A jackpot notice effect pattern setting process by the effect control unit 130]
FIG. 48 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot notice effect pattern setting process in step S153 of FIG. If the sub CPU 131 determines that the received change start command is a change start command related to “big hit” (step S152: YES), as shown in FIG. 48, the jackpot notice random number is acquired and stored in the sub RAM 133. Store (step S1530). The jackpot notice random number is a random number for determining whether or not to execute the jackpot notice and is incremented by “1” every time the random number update process described above is performed. The sub CPU 131 acquires the count value at the time when it is determined that the change start command related to the jackpot has been received as a jackpot notice random number, and stores it in the sub RAM 133.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 reads a jackpot notice type selection table corresponding to the gaming state and the variation pattern from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1531). As described above, the received variation start command includes the symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, whether the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination. It includes winning start information indicating whether it is a thing, setting information of a variation pattern of a special symbol, information indicating a gaming state of the gaming machine 1, and the like. The sub CPU 131 executes the following processing based on these pieces of information included in the change start command.

  That is, when the sub CPU 131 specifies that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is the variation pattern B, the sub CPU 131 selects the first jackpot notice type from the sub ROM 132. The table (see FIG. 27A) is read and set in the sub RAM 133.

  When the sub CPU 131 specifies that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is the variation pattern C, the sub CPU 131 selects the second jackpot notice type from the sub ROM 132. The table (see FIG. 27B) is read and set in the sub RAM 133.

  Further, when the sub CPU 131 specifies that the determination result of the first special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern of the first special symbol is the variation pattern D (or variation pattern E), the sub CPU 131 reads The third jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27C) is read and set in the sub RAM 133.

  Further, when the sub CPU 131 specifies that the determination result of the second special symbol determination is “big hit” and the variation pattern of the second special symbol is the variation pattern M (or variation pattern N), the sub CPU 131 reads The fourth jackpot notice type selection table (see FIG. 27D) is read out and set in the sub RAM 133.

  The above is the processing when the normal mode is set, and when the jackpot notice up mode is set, any of the four selection tables for the jackpot notice up mode described above with reference to FIG. One selection table is read from the sub ROM 132 and set in the sub RAM 133.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1531, the sub CPU 131 executes a jackpot notice effect type selection process (step S1532). Whether or not to execute each jackpot notice by reading the jackpot notice type corresponding to the jackpot notice random number acquired in step S1530 from the selection table set in step S1531 in the jackpot notice effect type selection process. And determining which jackpot notice is to be executed when the jackpot notice is executed. Since the jackpot notice effect type selection processing is as described above based on FIG. 27 and the like, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, based on the processing result of step S1532, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not to execute the jackpot notice (step S1533). Here, when it is determined not to execute the jackpot notice (step S1533: NO), that is, when the jackpot notice type read from the set selection table is equivalent to no jackpot notice, a series of jackpot notices. The notice effect pattern setting process ends, and the process proceeds to the variable effect pattern setting process in step S154.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines to execute the jackpot notice (step S1533), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the jackpot notice can be executed a plurality of times within the same variation (step S1534). Specifically, for each jackpot notice, information indicating the maximum number of times that can be executed within the same variation is stored in the sub ROM 132, and the sub CPU 131 refers to the above information regarding the jackpot notice determined to be executed. Then, it is determined whether or not it can be executed a plurality of times within the same variation. If it is determined that a plurality of types of jackpot notices are to be executed, the determination process of step S1534 is performed for each of these jackpot notices.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the jackpot notice determined to be executed can be executed a plurality of times within the same variation (step S1534: YES), the sub CPU 131 selects the number of executions and the execution timing (step S1535). Specifically, for example, in the case of a jackpot notice that can be executed at the first execution timing and the second execution timing within the same fluctuation, the first pattern that executes the jackpot notice only at the first execution timing, and the second execution A random value is associated in advance with each of the second pattern that executes the jackpot notice only at the timing and the third pattern that executes the jackpot notice at both the first execution timing and the second execution timing. Then, a random number for selecting one of the first pattern from the first pattern is acquired, and the number of executions and execution timing of the jackpot notice are selected based on which pattern the acquired random number corresponds to . For example, when a random number corresponding to the first pattern is acquired, the number of executions is one and the first execution timing is selected. For example, when a random number corresponding to the third pattern is acquired, the number of executions is two and both the first execution timing and the second timing are selected.

  In this embodiment, a jackpot notice that can be executed three or more times within the same variation is also prepared. For this jackpot notice, the number of executions and the execution timing are selected in the same manner.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1535 or determines that the jackpot notice determined to be executed cannot be executed a plurality of times within the same variation (step S1534: NO), the jackpot notice type selection of step S1532 Information indicating the processing result is set in the sub-RAM 133 as setting information for the jackpot notice effect (step S1536). If the process of step S1535 is executed prior to the process of step S1536, setting information for the jackpot preview that further includes information indicating the selection result of the number of executions and the execution timing is set.

  This jackpot notice setting information is included in the change effect start command and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the command transmission process of step S30. Thereby, the jackpot notice corresponding to the setting information of the jackpot notice is realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Variation effect pattern setting process by effect control unit 130]
FIG. 49 is a detailed flowchart of the changing effect pattern setting process in step S154 of FIG. When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S153 or determines that the received change start command is not the change start command related to “big hit” (step S152: NO), the sub CPU 131 finally displays a stop display on the liquid crystal screen 5. A decorative symbol to be (mainly stopped) is set (step S1540).

  Specifically, based on the symbol setting information included in the variation start command received from the game control board 100, a special symbol indicating a big hit is stopped and displayed at the end of symbol variation, or a special symbol indicating loss If a special symbol indicating a jackpot is stopped and displayed, whether the special symbol is a jackpot symbol related to a probable jackpot or a jackpot symbol related to a normal jackpot Identify. Then, when it is specified that the jackpot symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot is stopped and displayed, a decorative symbol for notifying the probability variation jackpot is set. In this embodiment, 16R probability variation jackpots and 6R probability variation jackpots are prepared as probability variation jackpots related to the first special symbol determination (see FIG. 6B). Therefore, when the jackpot symbol X1 corresponding to the 16R probability variation is stopped and displayed, the decoration symbol “777” is set, and when the jackpot symbol X2 corresponding to the 6R probability variation is stopped and displayed, “777”. Set a decorative pattern other than. In addition, when the jackpot symbol X3 corresponding to 6R normal is stopped and displayed, a decorative symbol indicating the odd-numbered symbol of the odd-numbered symbol is set. The same applies to the case where the jackpot related to the second special symbol determination is notified. On the other hand, when it is specified that a special symbol indicating a loss is to be stopped and displayed, a decorative symbol for notifying the loss is set. The decorative pattern for notifying this loss is a loose eye or a reach loss eye.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S1540, the sub CPU 131 reads a variation effect pattern selection table for selecting a variation effect pattern of variation effects including a variation display of decorative symbols from the sub ROM 132 and sets it in the sub RAM 133 (step S1541). . The sub-ROM 132 stores a variation presentation pattern selection table for jackpot and a variation presentation pattern for loss, and when a variation start command for jackpot is received, a variation presentation pattern selection table for jackpot Is read and set in the sub-RAM 133, and when the change start command related to the loss is received, the change effect pattern selection table for loss is read and set in the sub-RAM 133.

  Subsequently, the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect pattern (step S1542). Specifically, the variation effect pattern selection table is prepared for each variation pattern of the special symbol. When the variation start command including the setting information indicating the variation pattern A related to the probability variation jackpot illustrated in FIG. 16 is received, the variation for the variation effect pattern A for setting the variation effect pattern A that is abrupt before reach is established. Set the production pattern selection table. In the variation effect pattern selection table for variation effect pattern A, four types of variation effect patterns A are defined, and different effect random numbers are associated with each variation effect pattern A.

  Here, the first variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern A in which a variation effect pattern A in which a variation effect pattern is displayed in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol after the variation display of the decorative symbols in each column is started. The second variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern A in which a variation effect pattern A is produced in which the variation display of the decorative symbols in each column is started in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol in order. The third variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern A in which a variation effect pattern A is produced in which the variation display of the decorative symbols in each column is started in the order of the right symbol, the middle symbol, and the left symbol, and then the impact effect is performed. The fourth variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern A in which the variation display of the three rows of decorative symbols is started at the same time and then the bumping effect is performed.

  The sub CPU 131 reads one variation effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number acquired in the process of step S150 from the variation effect pattern selection table set in the sub RAM 133, and sets the information in the sub RAM 133 to set one variation. Set the production pattern.

  A plurality of variation effect patterns are also prepared for the variation effect patterns corresponding to the variation patterns other than the variation pattern A, and one variation effect pattern is set in the same manner as the variation effect pattern A described above. .

  In addition, in the process of setting the variation effect pattern in step S1542, in which design the reach is established when the reach effect is performed, which decorative symbol is falsely stopped as a reach symbol during normal reach, character SP reach, or SPSP reach It is also decided whether to make it. According to this processing, when 7 symbol reach is established in the normal gaming state, it is suggested that although the jackpot reliability is not 100%, the probability of executing the jackpot game is relatively high. On the other hand, when 7 symbol reach is established in the probability variation gaming state, 16R probability variation becomes rich at that time, and 7 symbol reach functions as a jackpot notice.

[Reliability suggestion effect pattern setting process by effect control board 130]
FIG. 50 is a detailed flowchart of the reliability suggesting effect pattern setting process in step S155 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S154 of FIG. 47, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not there is a jackpot notice setting using the reliability suggestion effect as illustrated in FIG. 50 (step S1550). Specifically, when the jackpot notice setting information is set in the sub-RAM 133 in accordance with the processing of step S1536 (see FIG. 48), the setting information related to the jackpot notice using the reliability suggesting effect is set as the setting information. Whether or not is included is determined. For example, reliability suggestion effects such as title display, character display, and cut-in may be executed as rainbow title display, rainbow color character display, and rainbow color cut-in, respectively, thereby functioning as a jackpot notice. For this reason, if the setting information of the jackpot notice includes setting information such as rainbow title display, rainbow color character display, rainbow color cut-in, etc., “YES” is determined in the process of step S1550.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that there is a jackpot notice setting using the reliability suggestion effect (step S1550: YES), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the setting information of the rainbow color title is included in the jackpot notice setting information (step S1550: YES). Step S1551). If it is determined that the setting for rainbow title display is included (step S1551: YES), the display color for title display is set to rainbow, and the setting information is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1552). ). On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting for rainbow title display is not included (step S1551: NO), the process proceeds to step S1553 described later. The display color is set to blue or red.

  As is clear from this, the title display is displayed in blue or red, and usually functions as a reliability suggestion effect that suggests the level of jackpot reliability, but by being displayed in rainbow colors , It functions as a jackpot notice that gives a definite notice that the jackpot game will be executed (see FIG. 22).

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1552 or determines that there is no setting for rainbow title display (step S1551: NO), does the setting information for the jackpot notice include the rainbow cut-in setting? It is determined whether or not (step S1553). If it is determined that the rainbow cut-in setting is included (step S1553: YES), the cut-in display color is set to the rainbow color (see FIG. 24D), and the setting information is displayed. It is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1554). On the other hand, if it is determined that the rainbow color cut-in setting is not included (step S1553: NO), the process proceeds to step S1555, which will be described later, but the cut-in corresponding to the operation is performed as a reliability suggesting effect. The display color is set to blue or red (see FIGS. 24B and 24C).

  As is clear from this, the cut-in is displayed in blue or red, and usually functions as a reliability suggesting effect that suggests the level of jackpot reliability, but by being displayed in rainbow colors It functions as a jackpot notice that gives a definite notice that the jackpot game will be executed (see FIG. 24).

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1554, or determines that there is no rainbow color cut-in setting (step S1553: NO), whether the setting information of the jackpot notice includes the rainbow character display setting. It is determined whether or not (step S1555). If it is determined that the setting for rainbow character display is included (step S1555: YES), the display color for character display is set to rainbow, and the setting information is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S1556). ). On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting of rainbow color character display is not included (step S1555: NO), the process proceeds to step S1557. When character display is performed as a reliability suggesting effect, the display color is displayed. Is set to blue or red.

  As is clear from this, the character display is displayed in blue or red, and usually functions as a reliability suggestion effect that suggests the level of jackpot reliability, but by being displayed in rainbow colors It functions as a jackpot notice that gives a definite notice that the jackpot game will be executed (see FIG. 23).

  The sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S1556, determines that there is no jackpot notice setting using the reliability suggestion effect (step S1550: NO), or sets the rainbow color character display setting to the jackpot notice setting information. If it is determined that it is not included (step S1555: NO), another reliability suggestion effect production pattern is set (step S1557). Specifically, as other reliability suggestion effects, decide whether to execute various reliability suggestion effects that suggest reliability for jackpots, such as serif notices and step-up notices, and execute reliability suggestion effects In such a case, a process for determining the mode of execution is performed.

[Timer interrupt processing by image sound control board 140]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the image sound control board 140 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interrupt processing executed in the image sound control board 140. The image sound control board 140 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 51 at regular intervals (for example, 33 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. To do.

  First, the overall CPU 141 executes an image output control process for controlling image display on the liquid crystal screen 5 based on a command received from the effect control board 130 (step S41). The image output control process will be described later in detail based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S41, the overall CPU 141 executes effect sound output control processing for outputting various effect sounds from the speaker 24 in synchronism with or asynchronously with the effect display performed on the liquid crystal screen 5 ( Step S42). When a variation effect start command including information related to the setting of one notification is sent as a jackpot notice from the effect control board 130, the special effect sound used for one notification is obtained by executing the process of step S42. It is output from the speaker 24.

  Subsequent to the process of step S42, the overall CPU 141 executes a data transmission control process (step S44). Specifically, data related to image sound control performed on the image sound control board 140 is transmitted to the effect control board 130. On the other hand, the effect control board 130 transfers the data received from the image sound control board 140 to the lamp control board 150. Accordingly, the frame lamp 25, the effect button 26, the effect accessory 7 and the like are controlled so as to be synchronized with the effect executed by the liquid crystal screen 5 and the speaker 24. That is, for example, in the victory suggesting effect illustrated in FIGS. 11A and 14G, a process of rotating the effect actor 7 while causing it to emit rainbow light is performed.

[Image Output Control Processing by Image Acoustic Control Board 140]
FIG. 52 is a detailed flowchart of the image output control process in step S41 of FIG. The overall CPU 141 first determines whether or not a command transmitted from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S411). If it is determined that a command has not been received (step S411: NO), the process proceeds to step S42.

  On the other hand, when determining that the command from the effect control board 130 has been received (step S411: YES), the overall CPU 141 sets the setting information included in the command in the control RAM 143 (step S412). Next, the overall CPU 141 determines how various effect images should be displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 based on the set setting information, and creates and controls a display list for controlling the drawing process of the VDP 144. The data is stored in the RAM 143 (step S413), and the display list is set in the display list storage area (step S414).

  Here, the display list is composed of commands for instructing execution of drawing in frame units. The type of image to be drawn, the position (coordinates) to draw the image, display priority, display magnification, and rotation. It includes various parameters such as angle and transmittance. The display list storage area is provided in a VRAM having an SRAM capable of writing and reading image data at high speed. The VDP 144 is displayed on the liquid crystal screen 5 based on the display list set in the display list storage area. The drawing process of the displayed image is executed.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
According to the present embodiment, for example, the execution probability of the jackpot notice differs between when the variation pattern A is selected and when the variation pattern B is selected. For this reason, the player can enjoy the game while expecting the special symbol to be displayed in a variable manner with a variation pattern having a higher execution probability of the jackpot notice.
Also, for example, since the jackpot notice executed when the variation pattern A is selected and when the variation pattern B is selected are different from each other, the jackpot notice that is common to these variation patterns is executed. It is possible to effectively suppress the occurrence of the problem that the appearance rate of the game is unnecessarily high, and as a result, the interest of the jackpot notice is reduced.
In addition, for example, when the variation pattern B is selected, normal reach is performed, but when the variation pattern A is selected, normal reach is not performed, so that the player determines whether or not normal reach is performed. Based on, it is possible to identify jackpot notices that may appear.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern A is selected, the jackpot notice that can be executed when the variation pattern B is selected (in this embodiment, “premier character effect”) is not executed. It is possible to more effectively suppress the occurrence of the problem that the execution probability becomes higher than necessary.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when the variation pattern B is selected, since the bumping effect that can be executed when the variation pattern A is selected is not performed, the execution probability of the jackpot notice becomes higher than necessary. It is possible to more effectively suppress the occurrence of such a problem.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the hit effect is executed, the probability that the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is executed is higher than the probability that the game is controlled in the normal game state. . For this reason, it is possible to make the player effectively expect that the variation pattern A is selected and the impact effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a common effect such as a high-speed variation of a decorative symbol is executed both when the variation pattern A is selected and when the variation pattern B is selected. For this reason, it becomes difficult to know which variation pattern has been selected and which of the bumping effect and the premier character effect is likely to be executed. As a result, it is possible to improve interest.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the third time from when the jackpot notice is executed until the hit notification effect is executed, and the fourth time from when the premier character effect is executed until the hit notification effect is executed. Are different from each other. For this reason, for example, when the third time is shorter than the fourth time, it is possible to give the player the impression that the execution of the jackpot game is notified immediately after the hit effect is performed, and as a result, it is high A production effect can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, the number of times that the bumping effect is executed within the same variation with respect to the variation pattern A is different from the number of times that another jackpot notice is executed with respect to the other variation patterns. The notices become various, and as a result, it is possible to improve the production effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the hit effect having only one execution timing, a jackpot notice having a plurality of execution timings can be executed. Therefore, the jackpot notice is not executed at the first execution timing based on the fact that the jackpot notice is not executed at the first execution timing by executing the jackpot notice at the second execution timing without executing the jackpot notice at the first execution timing. It is possible to make the player who was thinking of the game feel surprise and joy, and as a result, a high production effect can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, when the variation pattern C is selected, a successful take effect or a take failure effect is performed as a result effect of the contention effect. Here, since the successful take-off effect functions as a jackpot notice for notifying that the jackpot game will be executed, the player can enjoy the game while expecting the successful take-off effect to be executed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when the production | presentation and reach production which alert | report reach establishment are performed, another jackpot notice is easy to be performed, without performing an abrupt production. For this reason, after the start of reach establishment or reach production, the player can enjoy the game while expecting the appearance of another jackpot notice different from the sudden production.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the one aspect | mode of the cut-in which can take a several production | presentation aspect functions as a jackpot notice. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game while expecting that a rainbow cut-in will occur instead of a blue cut-in or a red cut-in as a cut-in.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot notice is more likely to be executed when the preliminary presentation is executed than when the preliminary presentation is not executed. For this reason, by executing the preliminary presentation, it is possible to make the player expect a jackpot notice to appear before the change starts.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for example, in the hit effect, it is suggested that the game is controlled in the probability variation game state after the jackpot game is completed, in addition to the jackpot game being executed. For this reason, compared with the case where only a jackpot game is suggested, a player's joy can be increased, and as a result, a high performance effect can be obtained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled in the normal game state, it is possible to execute a jackpot notice different from that when the game is controlled in the probability variation game state. Therefore, compared to the case where the common jackpot notice is executed in these gaming states, the variation of the jackpot notice can be improved, and the jackpot notice itself is monotonous by executing the common jackpot notice. Can be effectively suppressed.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot notice up mode is set, the execution probabilities of the hit effect and the successful capture effect are not changed, but the execution probabilities of other jackpot notices are increased. This makes it easier for the player to enjoy other jackpot notices. On the other hand, since the execution probabilities of the hit effect and the successful take effect do not change, it is possible to effectively suppress a decrease in the rare value of these jackpot notices.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the rainbow cut-in which is one of the jackpot notices is executed according to the operation by the player. For this reason, the player can be motivated to perform the operation, and the player can feel as if he / she has won the jackpot by himself / herself. A production effect can be obtained.

  In the present embodiment, for example, a common jackpot notice (rainbow title display, rainbow color cut-in, rainbow white character display) can be executed by the variation pattern D and the variation pattern E. For this reason, as a result, the appearance rate of these jackpot notices is increased, and there is an advantage that the player can easily enjoy the jackpot notice.

[First variation on jackpot notice]
Next, a first modification of jackpot notice will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the first mission effect.

  For example, in a first specific period from when the special symbol variation display is started until a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses, the predetermined character reaches “4”! During the first specific period when the determination result of the special symbol determination performed at the start of symbol variation is “big hit” (see FIG. 53A). It is also possible to perform a mission success effect that a reach is established with 4 symbols, and to make this mission success effect function as a jackpot notice (see FIGS. 53C and 53D).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, a mission failure effect representing a state in which the presented mission fails is executed without executing the mission success effect (see FIG. 53B). ). Note that FIG. 53B illustrates a state in which a predetermined character is uttering “sorry ...” without reaching reach with four symbols.

  In this way, an effect (here, mission success effect) executed during a specific period may be executed as a jackpot notice. In addition, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit”, when the first variation pattern whose variation time is the first time is selected and when the variation time is the second time longer than the first time. In a situation where a certain second variation pattern is sometimes selected, when the special symbol is variably displayed in the second variation pattern, the first mission effect illustrated in FIG. 53 and the subsequent mission are illustrated. It is conceivable to perform a successful production. In other embodiments, the first mission effect and the mission success effect may be executed when the first special symbol is variably displayed in the first variation pattern.

[Second modification regarding jackpot notice]
Next, a second modification example of jackpot notice will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a screen diagram showing a specific example of the second mission effect.

  For example, in a second specific period from when the special symbol variation display is started until a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) elapses, a second state such as “Destroy the enemy with repeated hits!” In a state where reach has been established. The effect of presenting the mission is performed (see FIG. 54A). When this second mission is presented, on the liquid crystal screen 5, an effect display that informs the remaining number of enemies, a display of a button image that simulates the effect button 26, and “continuous hit!” And a gauge image display indicating the remaining time of the effective period. On the other hand, if the determination result of the special symbol determination performed at the start of symbol variation is “big hit”, the remaining enemy will be “0” in response to repeated hits during the second specific period. Then, a mission success effect that succeeds in annihilation of the enemy may be performed, and this mission success effect may be made to function as a jackpot notice (see FIGS. 54C and 54D).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing”, a mission failure effect representing a state in which the presented mission fails is executed without executing the mission success effect (see FIG. 54B). ). In FIG. 54B, an effect display indicating that the second specific period of “remaining 0 seconds” has ended, and “50” enemies remain at the end of the second specific period. A state in which an effect display indicating that the effective period has expired and a gauge image indicating that the effective period has ended are displayed.

  The second mission effect and the resulting mission success effect may be performed when the special symbol is variably displayed in the second variation pattern, or the first variation pattern. It may be performed when the special symbol is variably displayed.

[Other variations]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a so-called one-type pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the present invention is applied to other gaming machines such as one-type two-type mixed pachinko gaming machine. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the jackpot reliability of various jackpot notices is 100% has been described. However, if the jackpot reliability of the jackpot notice is a relatively high value, it is not necessarily required to be 100%. For example, a value other than 100% such as 99.9999% may be used.

  Further, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say. The screen diagrams and the like exemplified in the above embodiment are merely examples, and other modes may be used.

1 gaming machine 5 liquid crystal display (liquid crystal screen)
7 Directors 13 Grand Prize 24 Speaker 100 Game Control Board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 Image Sound Control Board 141 General CPU
142 Control ROM
143 Control RAM
144 VDP
145 Acoustic DSP

Claims (1)

Determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player;
Selection means for selecting a variation pattern of the special symbol based on the determination result of the determination means;
In the predetermined symbol display means, the symbol display control means for stopping and displaying the special symbol indicating the determination result of the determination means after the special symbol is variably displayed in the variation pattern selected by the selection means;
Special game execution means for executing the special game when a special symbol indicating that the special game is determined by the determination means is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means;
After the special game is executed, the game can be controlled in any one of a plurality of game states including a first game state and a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state. Game control means;
An effect execution means capable of executing an effect based on the determination result of the determination means,
The production execution means
A decorative symbol is variably displayed along with the variation display of the special symbol, and a decorative symbol indicating the determination result of the determining means is stopped and displayed along with the stop display of the special symbol,
When the special game is executed, a notice effect for notifying that the special game is executed can be executed during the variation display of the decorative symbol performed in accordance with the determination by the determination means.
The selection means includes
When the determination result indicating that the determination unit determines that the special game has been executed is obtained, the first variation pattern in which the variation time of the special symbol is a first time, and the variation of the special symbol Selecting one of the variation patterns from a plurality of variation patterns including a second variation pattern whose time is a second time longer than the first time;
The production execution means
When the first variation pattern is selected by the selection means, the first announcement effect is executed as the announcement effect with a first probability, and the second variation pattern is selected by the selection means. The second notice effect different from the first notice effect is executed as the notice effect with a second probability different from the first probability,
When the second notice effect is executed, the decorative symbol variation display is started after the special symbol variation display is started by the symbol display control means until the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In the event of displaying the decorative pattern of the first aspect, displaying the decorative pattern of the second aspect smaller than the decorative pattern of the first aspect during execution of the predetermined effect during the variation display of the special symbol ,
When executing the first notice effect, the first notice effect is displayed without displaying the decorative pattern of the second aspect while displaying the decorative pattern of the first aspect ,
When the first notice effect is executed, the probability that the game is controlled in the second game state after the special game is executed is higher than the probability that the game is controlled in the first game state. A gaming machine characterized by

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