JP2011015801A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of easily recognizing the number of times of continuation when executing a continuation notice performance.SOLUTION: When executing the continuation notice performance for performing two or more times of variation cycles in one symbol variation game, one of a pre-notice performance or a post-notice performance is executed at least in a first variation cycle.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can continuously execute a variation cycle of a symbol variation game once, from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop, a plurality of times.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery of whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “big hit” for the player. As one of such effects, there is a continuous notice effect that produces an effect as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this continuous notice effect, it is set so that the greater the number of symbol variation games executed in a single symbol variation game, the more likely it will be a “hit”, that is, the big hit expectation degree. It is common. Then, in the continuous notice effect, the effect is configured so that the variation time of one symbol variation game is not made redundant because the effect is performed as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed. Specifically, among the multiple symbol variation games that are executed in a pseudo manner, in the other symbol variation games except the last symbol variation game, the deviation result is derived without forming a reach, The variation time is set shorter than that of the symbol variation game (see, for example, Patent Documents 2 and 3). Reach refers to a state in which, for example, when a symbol combination composed of three rows of symbols is derived, the symbol derived first and the symbol derived next are the same.

JP 2005-261711 A JP 2004-321622 A JP 2003-310939 A

  A player who plays a game with a pachinko machine usually expects to win a “hit” and obtain a large number of prize balls. For this reason, when the number of the symbol variation games that are virtually executed during one symbol variation game increases, the probability of a “big hit” increases. Expect to be executed many times.

  However, in the conventional continuous notice effect, there is a problem that it is difficult to grasp from which symbol change game the continuous notice effect is started because the same symbol change game is pseudo-continuous. For this reason, the number of symbol variation games executed in a pseudo manner during one symbol variation game is not known, and it is difficult to recognize whether or not there is a high possibility of a big hit.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily grasping the number of consecutive times when executing a continuous notice effect.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied until a symbol is confirmed and stopped once. Whether or not to display the predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variation game in the gaming machine in which the jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game Based on the determination result of the jackpot determination, based on the determination result of the jackpot determination, the game control means for determining the variation pattern for specifying the effect content of the symbol variation game, and the variation pattern determined by the game control means, The effect control means for causing the display means to execute the symbol variation game, and the notice effect that suggests the possibility of whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed. A notice effect display means for displaying on the display means during a change game is provided, and the notice effect is a plurality of change cycles in which one change from the start of the change of the symbol to the stop of the change of the symbol is performed one time in one design change game. , Including a continuous notice effect in which the possibility of whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed is changed depending on the number of executions of the variable cycle, and in the continuous notice effect, at least in the first variable cycle , The previous notification effect suggesting that the continuous notice effect is executed after the symbol is displayed in a variable manner until the symbol is stopped, or the continuous indication from when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a variable manner. The gist is that a post-announcement effect that suggests that a notice effect will be executed.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the symbol variation game according to claim 1, wherein the stage effect that is executed stepwise over a plurality of variable cycles or the continuous notice effect is not executed during the continuous notice effect. When the stage effect is executed, the notice effect is executed in the first variation cycle, while the common effect is executed. The gist is that either the previous notice effect or the later notice effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle.

  In the invention of claim 3, in the invention of claim 1 or claim 2, when the continuous notice effect is executed, when the prior notice effect is executed in the first variable cycle, the second time In the subsequent fluctuation cycle, the announcement effect is executed, while when the announcement effect is executed in the first variation cycle, the announcement effect is also executed in the second and subsequent variation cycles. It is a summary.

  Invention of Claim 4 is a case where continuous notice effect is performed in the invention as described in any one of Claims 1-3, Comprising: A jackpot display result in the last fluctuation cycle In the case where is not displayed or the reach effect is not executed, the gist is that the previous notice effect is executed at least in the last fluctuation cycle.

  The invention according to claim 5 is the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game control means determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect based on the determined variation pattern. And determining the number of executions of the change cycle based on the change pattern, and determining among the plurality of types of symbol change time patterns corresponding to the determined execution number. One symbol variation time pattern is determined from the symbol variation time pattern, the symbol variation time pattern excluding the last variation cycle, the symbol variation time becomes a normal variation time, and the symbol variation time is the normal variation time. A diagram consisting of a combination with a shortened variation cycle that is a shortened variation time set shorter than the variation time and executing the variation cycle for the same number of executions. In the variation time pattern, when the last variation cycle is excluded, the total time when the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle are combined is set to the same time, and one variation pattern includes the variation cycle. The gist is that a plurality of symbol variation time patterns to be executed are associated with the same number of executions.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp the number of consecutive times when the continuous notice effect is executed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern and the production content. Explanatory drawing which shows a notice pattern and the production content. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows the production | presentation aspect of a continuous notice effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 and a card unit device 11 as a gaming medium lending unit arranged in parallel when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (amusement island) of a game hall are schematically shown. It is shown. The card unit device 11 is provided with an insertion slot 11a for inserting a prepaid card as an exchange medium exchangeable with a game ball (rental ball) as a rental game medium lent to a player. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card. Specifically, the card unit device 11 reads the balance (value) of the prepaid card at the time of insertion, and rewrites the balance (value) of the prepaid card as the lending ball is paid out.

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled openably and detachably. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 in the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 serving as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 15. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board GB arranged inside the machine and supports glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be attachable / detachable and tiltable. . The game board GB is mounted on the middle frame 13. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame that constitutes an illumination display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 15. A lamp part 17 for left side, a lamp part 18 for left side frame, and a lamp part 19 for right side frame are arranged. The lamp units 17, 18, 19 for the frames cover a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with lamp lenses 17 a, 18 a, 19 a formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from the light emitters. It is configured.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 20 and a right speaker 21 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the window 15 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21 are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21. Are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 23 as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. Further, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 23, a launching handle 24 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board GB is mounted. ing. In the middle frame 13, a lower speaker 25 is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 23 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The lower speaker 25 is attached to the middle frame 13.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening 16a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 16b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray intake (not shown) for taking the game balls in the storage passage 16b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 16b and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and are emitted toward the game board GB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board GB is set with a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24 as a launcher. The lower plate 23 is provided with an outlet 23a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion 23b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 23a of the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board GB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board GB, a guide rail 26 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 24 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 26, a game ball guide path 26 a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board GB is formed on the game board GB, and a game area H 1 is formed inside the guide rail 26. . Further, the outside of the game area H1, which is the front surface of the game board GB and outside the guide rail 26, is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  A display frame body (center accessory) 27 with various displays and various decorations is mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board GB. A set port 27a that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame 27. The display frame 27 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 27a. An effect display device 28 is mounted as a display means and an effect execution device. The effect display device 28 includes a symbol variation game which is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. The display frame 27 is equipped with a panel lamp portion 27b that produces a light emission effect by light emission.

  Further, a special symbol display device 30 as a display means is provided on the lower right side of the display frame 27. The special symbol display device 30 includes, for example, a plurality of (seven in this embodiment) light emitting devices such as LEDs. The special symbol display device 30 has a plurality of types of light emission patterns by turning on and off a plurality of light emitting devices, and each light emission pattern is associated with a special symbol. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit. In this embodiment, 100 types of jackpot symbols and one type of off-line symbols are prepared as special symbols. When the jackpot symbol is displayed, the player is awarded a jackpot game. The jackpot game of this embodiment will be described in detail later.

  In the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, along with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 30 starts the variation of the special symbol, while the effect display device 28 starts the variation of the decorative symbol of each column. Then, on the special symbol display device 30, based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) or the off symbol (outlier display result) is stopped and displayed deterministically at the end of the symbol variation game. At this time, in the effect display device 28, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is affirmative, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed (definite stop display). Further, in the effect display device 28, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is negative, the off symbol is definitely stopped and displayed (determined stop display). The jackpot symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is affirmative. The lost symbol is displayed in a fixed stop display in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is negative.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol derived from the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 and the off-symbol symbol are configured by a combination of decorative symbols derived in each column. For example, the big hit symbol is composed of a combination in which all the rows are composed of the same type of decorative symbols. In addition, the off symbol is configured by a symbol combination in which all rows do not become the same type of decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 displays numbers from “1” to “8” as decorative designs for each column.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 28 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 30, and the effect display device 28 is conspicuous in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 28 in which a display effect (for example, reach effect or notice effect) is performed with a variety of images in front of his / her own eyes than the special symbol display device 30. The result of the game is recognized from the symbol combination that is derived from the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 and displayed in a fixed stop state.

  A normal symbol display device 31 is provided at the lower right of the display frame 27. The normal symbol display device 31 includes, for example, a plurality of LED type light emitting devices. In the normal symbol display device 31, an internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit (whether or not the lower start winning opening 34 is opened by the opening operation of the opening and closing blade 35). The lottery result is displayed. In the normal symbol display device 31 of this embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the winning symbol is determined and stopped in the normal symbol changing game, while the shift is determined in the winning lottery. In such a case, in the normal symbol variation game, the shift symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the display frame 27, there is a lower start as a winning detection means having an upper start winning opening 33 as a winning detection means having a gaming hole entrance 33a and a winning opening 34a as a gaming ball. The start winning openings 34 are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 33 is configured such that the entrance 33a is always open so as to allow the entrance of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 34 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 35 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 34a is opened to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 34 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 35 is opened to open the entrance 34a.

  An upper start switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the upper start winning port 33, and a ball has been inserted in the back of the lower start winning port 34. A lower start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball is provided. The upper start winning opening 33 and the lower start winning opening 34 can provide a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening and closing blades 35 are opened, the lower start winning opening 34 is made in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game balls are easy to enter. On the other hand, when the opening and closing blades 35 are closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game balls It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  The display frame 27 is provided with an upper prize opening door 38 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown above the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH). An upper prize winning opening (special electric accessory) 39 is provided as a winning means. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the depth of the upper prize winning port 39. The upper large winning opening 39 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. Further, in the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 34, a lower large winning opening as a winning means including a lower large winning opening door 40 that opens and closes by an operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) ( 41) is provided. A count switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the depth of the lower major winning opening 41. The lower major winning opening 41 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has two large winning holes, and one large winning hole is provided on each of the upper side and the lower side of the game board GB.

  When the big hit game is awarded, the big prize opening door (the upper big prize opening door 38 or the lower big prize opening door 40) is opened according to the kind of the big hit game given, and the big winning opening (upper large) The winning opening 39 or the lower large winning opening 41) is opened, and the opening of the game ball is permitted. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to acquire a large number of prize balls. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the grand prize opening is opened by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds (the upper limit number of round games) as an upper limit. One round game is based on the condition that either a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. finish. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the round game of the specified number of rounds. In the present embodiment, on the lower right side of the display frame 27 and below the special symbol display device 30, there is a specified number of rounds of the big hit game given this time, that is, the upper limit number of round games played in the current big hit game A round game number notifying device RH is provided. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15” or “2” is awarded. For this reason, in the round game frequency notification device RH, it is notified that a jackpot game with the specified number of rounds set to “15” is given or a jackpot game with the set number of rounds set to “2” is given. Is done. The round game frequency notification device RH notifies the specified number of rounds of the big hit game given this time by light emission of the lamp.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate 42 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 27. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 42 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 42. The normal symbol operation gate 42 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  Also, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board GB (below the lower large winning opening 41), the game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any of the winning openings are out balls. As a result, an out-bulb opening 43 is formed for discharging outside the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 43 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability changing function is a function for providing a probability changing state as a special gaming state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. If the probability variation state is given, the probability of winning the jackpot will fluctuate with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player, and the player expects the player to become a probability variation jackpot. It is carried out. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. When the probability variation state is given, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened, and the normal symbol variation game lottery probability (winning probability) based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 42 is low. There is a case where the entrance rate improvement state that varies from probability to high probability is given as a privilege. In the probability variation state, the opening and closing blades 35 of the lower start winning opening 34 are awarded in the normal symbol variation game, when the entry rate improvement state is given and when the entry rate improvement state is not given. Open and close with different operation patterns. When the normal symbol variation game is won when the entrance rate improvement state is not given, the open / close blade 35 is opened once and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the open. In addition, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the entrance rate improvement state is given, the number of times the opening and closing blades 35 are opened (for example, 3 times) and the opening is released in one opening. The open state is maintained until 1400 ms (a longer time than the normal state) elapses. That is, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the entrance rate improvement state is given than when the entrance rate improvement state is not given.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving a winning probability improvement state as a special gaming state as a privilege after setting the jackpot lottery probability (winning probability) to a low probability (normal state) after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the short-time state is given, the probability of winning a lottery is low, but the improved entrance rate state is given as a privilege. In other words, the opening / closing blade 35 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time saving state is given until a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the jackpot game is finished (a state with a high probability of lottery is given) is a big jackpot, and a promiscuous state is not given after the jackpot game is finished (the lottery probability is low probability). A big hit (given a certain non-probable variation state) becomes a non-probable big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the type of jackpot cannot be recognized from the type of jackpot symbol based on the decorative symbol.

Hereinafter, the types of jackpot games given in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described in detail.
In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one kind of big hit game is determined from the three types of big hit games, and the determined big hit game is given. . Of the three types of jackpot games, which jackpot game is awarded is determined according to the type of special symbol (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won.

  The jackpot game includes a jackpot game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a 15R probability variable jackpot game) in which the specified number of rounds is “15” and a probability variation state is given. This 15R probability variation big hit game is performed by opening the lower big prize opening 41, and after the big hit game ends, the probability variation state is given. In addition, after the 15R probability variable big hit game is over, the entrance rate improvement state is given until the next big hit. Note that the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 15R probability variable big hit game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the 15R probability variation big hit game, “8000 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and “11000 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. Yes.

  The big hit game includes a big hit game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15” and a short-time state is given (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a 15R non-probable big hit game). This 15R non-probability big hit game is performed by opening the lower big prize opening 41, and after the big hit game is finished, a short time state is given. In other words, after the 15R non-probable big hit game is over, the ball entering rate improvement state is given until the next big hit or until 100 symbol variation games are over. On the other hand, the probability variation state is not given. Note that the maximum number of balls that can be entered in one round game in the 15R non-probable big hit game is set to “8 balls”. In addition, in the 15R non-probable big hit game, “8000 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “25000 (ms)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and “11000 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. ing.

  The big hit game includes a big hit game in which the specified number of rounds is set to “2” and a probability variation state is given (hereinafter sometimes referred to as 2R probability variable big hit game). The 2R probability variation jackpot game is performed with the top prize winning opening 39 opened, and a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends. In addition, after the 2R probability variable big hit game is finished, the improved entrance rate is given until the next big hit. Note that the upper limit number of balls for one round game in the 2R probability variable big hit game is set to “9 balls”. In the 2R probability variable big hit game, “8000 (ms)” is set as the opening effect time, “500 (ms)” is set as the round game time of each round game, and “11000 (ms)” is set as the ending effect time. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 as a main control device for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46, an effect display control board 47, and an audio / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. In the present embodiment, a sub-control device is configured by the sub-integrated control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  The sub integrated control board 46 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 28 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 emits light (lights (flashes) / lights off) of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. And the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speakers 20, 21, 25 are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
First, the main control board 45 will be described. On the main control board 45, a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. Further, the main control CPU 45a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 33 and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 34. It is connected. Further, the main control CPU 45a has a count switch SW3 for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper large winning opening 39, a count switch SW4 for detecting a game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening 41, and a normal symbol operation. A normal symbol variation switch SW5 for detecting a game ball that has passed through the gate 42 is connected. Also, a special symbol display device 30 and a normal symbol display device 31 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display device 31, respectively. The control signal output from the main control board 45 is input, and the special symbol display device 30 and the normal symbol display are displayed. The display content of the device 31 is controlled.

  The main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a big hit design random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals, and the updated values are stored in the setting area of the main control RAM 45c. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting), and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) whether or not to make a big hit. The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30 in the case of a jackpot. The random number for distribution pattern distribution is a random number used when determining a variation pattern that specifies the variation time and the contents of the effect (such as a big hit effect or a loss effect) of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In addition to the control program, the main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as jackpot determination values). The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 are determined and stopped. It is a pattern for specifying the variation time until the end of the production and the contents of the production. Based on this variation pattern, the special symbol display device 30 executes a symbol variation game in which the variation stops when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed after the variation of the special symbol has started, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The On the other hand, in the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern after the decoration symbol variation starts, and the variation stops when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Then, the symbol variation game is executed in which the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content composed of the jackpot effect, the outlier reach effect, and the outlier effect. Each variation pattern is assigned one or a plurality of variation pattern distribution random numbers. Note that the random number distribution for the variation pattern distribution is different for the big hit effect, the outlier reach effect, and the outage effect.

  In the big hit effect, the symbol change game is developed so that the symbol change game is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 after reaching the reach effect, and the symbol change game is displayed on the special symbol display device 30 as the big hit symbol. (Special symbol) is expanded to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier reach effect is developed in the effect display device 28 so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped after the reach effect, and the symbol variation game is dismissed in the special symbol display device 30. The symbol (special symbol) is expanded so as to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier effect is developed so that the symbol change game is finally displayed on the effect display device 28 without stopping the reach effect, and the symbol change game is displayed on the special symbol display device 30. The off-line symbol (special symbol) is expanded and displayed so as to be confirmed and stopped. In the special symbol display device 30, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. In addition, the reach effect is formed in the symbol variation game using the ornamental symbols of the effect display device 28 (a state in which the symbols in the left and right columns are temporarily stopped in the same type and the symbols in the middle column are variably displayed). After that, it is an effect that is performed until the big hit symbol or the off symbol is derived.

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the hit determination random number. For example, if the winning judgment random numbers are set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, and two values are set as the big hit judgment value, The rate at which the determination is affirmative, that is, the jackpot winning probability is 2/600 (1/300). Note that the number of jackpot determination values is different between the normal state and the probability variation state, and the number of jackpot determination values is larger in the probability variation state. For example, in the normal state (non-probability variation state), when two values can be taken as the jackpot determination value, in the probability variation state, ten values can be taken as the jackpot determination value. As a result, the winning probability in the big hit determination is high in the probability variation state.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing for starting the symbol variation game).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, and the effect display control board 47 will be described.
First, timer interrupt processing will be described. The timer interrupt process is a process that is repeatedly executed every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms) after the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, and processes related to various games are executed by the timer interrupt process. The processes related to various games include, for example, a process related to the execution of the symbol variation game, a process related to the big hit game, and a process related to award ball payout.

Here, processing related to the execution of the symbol variation game will be described.
When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 33 or the lower start winning port 34 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 45a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. Further, when the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number from the main control RAM 45c, and obtains the value of the acquired hit determination random number. The value of the random number for the jackpot symbol is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c in association with the reserved memory number for the special symbol. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit, and Do not get the value of the random number for the jackpot symbol.

  The main control CPU 45a reads the value of the hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the read value of the hit determination random number and the main control random number The jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 45b is compared to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit. The CPU 45a for main control which has determined the big hit determines the big hit symbol (special symbol) to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 30 based on the value of the random number for the big hit symbol. Since the type of jackpot game is assigned to each jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. The main control CPU 45a that has determined the jackpot symbol stores the determined jackpot symbol in the main control RAM 45c. Further, the main control CPU 45a which has determined the big hit acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 45c. Then, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit selects and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for the big hit effect.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the random number for hit determination and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 45a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the detachment determines whether or not to execute the detachment effect by random lottery. When the execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 45a determines the off symbol as the special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30, and the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution is obtained from the main control RAM 45c. get. Then, the main control CPU 45a selects and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier reach effects.

  On the other hand, when the non-execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 45a determines the out symbol in the same manner as described above, and acquires the random value for distribution pattern distribution from the main control RAM 45c. Then, the main control CPU 45a selects and determines a variation pattern corresponding to the obtained variation pattern distribution random number value from among a plurality of types of variation patterns for outlier effects. In the present embodiment, among the variation patterns P9 to P13 for the offending effect, the variation patterns P11 to P13 are less likely to be selected than the variation patterns P9 and P10 (that is, the distributed variation pattern variation is assigned). The random number for use has decreased). Further, when the number of reserved storage is “0” to “1”, the variation pattern P9 is most easily selected, and the variation pattern P10 is not determined. Further, when the number of reserved storage is “2” to “3”, the variation pattern P10 is most easily selected, and the variation pattern P9 is not determined.

  The main control CPU 45a, which has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern, outputs a predetermined control command to the sub general control board 46 (general control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 45a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol. In the present embodiment, the stop symbol designating command when the jackpot symbol is designated as the special symbol is the jackpot symbol command. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs a stop symbol designation command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 45a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 45a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
When the central control CPU 46a of the sub general control board 46 receives the variation pattern designation command, it outputs the variation pattern designation command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Further, when a stop symbol designating command for a special symbol is input, the overall control CPU 46a, when a big hit symbol is designated by the stop symbol designating command, comprehensively controls the jackpot symbol of the designated special symbol. This is stored in the RAM 46c. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a executes a symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern type designated by the variation pattern designation command and the type of stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command. The symbol combination of the decorative symbols derived in is determined. More specifically, if the designated special symbol is a jackpot symbol that specifies a 15R probability variable big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a will eventually make a 15R probability variable big hit game as a symbol combination of the decorative symbols that are to be confirmed and stopped. The jackpot symbol that can be recognized is determined. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can recognize the 15R probability variation jackpot game are [111] [333] [555] [777].

  In addition, when the designated special symbol is a big hit symbol that specifies a 15R non-probable big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a recognizes the 15R non-probable big hit game as a combination of the decorative symbols to be finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Decide which jackpot symbol you can do. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols that can recognize the 15R non-probability variable jackpot game are [444] [666] [888]. In addition, when the instructed special symbol is a jackpot symbol that specifies the 2R probability variation big hit game, the overall control CPU 46a recognizes the 2R probability variation big hit game as the symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be finally stopped and displayed. Determine the jackpot symbol that can be used. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol that can recognize the 2R probability variation jackpot game is [222].

  Further, the central control CPU 46a determines the off symbol as a symbol combination of the decorative symbols to be finally displayed in a definite stop state when the variation pattern for the off effect is designated and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is off symbol. To do. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines not to include a reach symbol as a symbol symbol combination (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are not the same symbol). On the other hand, the CPU 46a for overall control designates the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, and when the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is the off symbol, the symbol symbol of the decoration symbol to be finally stopped is displayed as the symbol combination. decide. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines to include the reach symbol as a symbol symbol combination (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are the same symbol). Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the decorative symbol outputs a stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol that designates the decorative symbol to the effect display control board 47.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When a variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 selects an effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and displays an image so that a symbol variation game is played with the effect content. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 47b based on the selected effect content.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle (for example, every 4 ms). Then, when the display control CPU 47a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 47a displays the symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol on the image display unit GH. The display content of the image display unit GH is controlled to end the symbol variation game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 45a becomes the game control means. The overall control CPU 46a and the display control CPU 47a serve as effect control means.
Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.

  When executing the big hit game, the main control CPU 45a first outputs an opening command for executing an opening effect. After the opening effect ends, the main control CPU 45a causes 15 round games (2 round games in the case of 2R probability variation big hit games) to be executed. In these big hit games, the lower big prize opening 41 (the upper big prize opening 39 in the 2R probability variable big hit game) is opened once in one round game. The round game time of one round game, that is, the opening time of the lower grand prize opening 41 is set to “25000 (ms)” (in the case of 2R probability variable big hit game, the upper big prize opening 39 The opening time is set to “500 ms”). At the start of the round game, the main control CPU 45a outputs a round command for executing a round effect. Then, when the condition for ending the round game is satisfied, the main control CPU 45a closes the lower prize winning opening 41 and ends the round game. The main control CPU 45a outputs an electrical signal (ON signal) to the actuating actuator so as to open the lower large prize opening door 40 when the lower big prize opening 41 is opened, and the lower large prize opening. When 41 is closed, an electrical signal (OFF signal) is output to the actuating actuator so that the lower large prize opening door 40 is closed.

  The main control CPU 45a that has finished one round game, after the interval time between rounds elapses, opens the big winning opening so as to start the next round game. This is repeatedly executed until the specified number of rounds (15 times or 2 times) is reached. When the round game of 15 times (or 2 times) is completed, the main control CPU 45a outputs an ending command for executing the ending effect.

  Further, when the 15R probability variation big hit game or the 2R probability variation big hit game is given, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the probability change flag indicating that the probability change state is given in the ending process. Further, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the entrance rate improvement state is provided when the 15R probability change big hit game or the 2R probability change big hit game is given, and the entrance rate 10000 times is set as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the improved state is given. The number of operations is decremented by 1 every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of operations becomes 0, the main control CPU 45a sets the operation flag to “0” and enters the ball The rate improvement state ends. When the number of actuations is set to 10,000 times, the entry rate improvement state is substantially given until the next big hit.

  In addition, when the 15R non-probability big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 45a sets “1” in the operation flag in the ending process, and the remaining number of symbol variation games to which the improved entrance rate is given. Is set to 100 times. In addition, when the 15R non-probability variable big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 45a sets “0” in the probability change flag in the ending process.

Next, the contents of control related to the execution of the big hit game of the sub integrated control board 46 will be described.
When the opening control command output from the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 is input, the overall control CPU 46a of the sub-general control board 46 determines the effect contents of the opening effect and the opening effect command for instructing the effect contents of the opening effect. Is output to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Further, when the general control CPU 46a inputs a round command output from the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45, the round effect command for determining the effect content of the round effect is determined and the effect display control of the round effect command for instructing the effect content of the round effect is performed. Output to the board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. When the ending command is input, the overall control CPU 46a determines the contents of the ending effect, and outputs the ending effect command for instructing the ending effect to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Then, the control related to the execution of the jackpot game is terminated.

Next, the control content related to the execution of the big hit game on the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 receives the opening effect command output from the overall control CPU 46a, the effect display device 28 (image) is configured to execute the opening effect with the effect content instructed by the opening effect command. The display content of the display unit GH) is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a uses the image data in the display control ROM 47b to generate display data for displaying an image along the content of the effect instructed by the opening effect command. Then, the display control CPU 47a counts the elapsed time from the start of the opening effect, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). ).

  When the round control command output from the overall control CPU 46a is input to the display control CPU 47a, the display display device 28 ( The display content of the image display unit GH) is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a uses the image data in the display control ROM 47b to generate display data for displaying an image along the content of the effect designated by the round effect command. Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening 39 is opened, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and the display data for each predetermined control cycle. (For example, every 4 ms).

  In addition, when the ending effect command output from the overall control CPU 46a is input, the display control CPU 47a causes the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) to execute the ending effect with the effect content instructed by the ending effect command. Controls the display content of. At this time, the display control CPU 47a uses the image data in the display control ROM 47b to generate display data for displaying an image along the content of the effect designated by the ending effect command. Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the ending effect, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH on the basis of the measured time and display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). ).

  When the opening effect command, the round effect command, and the ending effect command are input, the sound / lamp control board 48 controls the light emission mode of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b and the sound output mode of the speakers 20, 21, and 25. . That is, the voice / lamp control board 48 performs control so as to cause an effect corresponding to the contents of the effect instructed by these commands, similarly to the effect display control board 47.

  In this embodiment, in a single symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which a decorative symbol is displayed in a variable state (variation start) and then stopped once (variation stop) is performed once is repeated a plurality of times. It is configured to be able to execute a continuous notice effect in which the possibility of whether or not the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state is changed depending on the number of executions of the variable cycle. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area of the image display unit GH displaying the symbol is changing, and the “pause display” This is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. Hereinafter, the process and configuration for executing the continuous notice effect will be described in detail.

  Whether or not the continuous notice effect is executed and the number of fluctuation cycles in the continuous notice effect can all be specified by the change pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns P2 to P4 among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the jackpot effect include a continuous notice effect in the effect contents. Further, the fluctuation pattern P2 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is two times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P3 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P4 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is four times. The symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect is configured such that the effect contents of the last variation cycle can be specified based on the variation patterns P2 to P4. Specifically, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect, the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop manner through the reach effect in the final variation cycle. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect, the effect content of the variation cycle other than the last round is the same content as the effect content specified by the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the outlier effect. Yes. In other words, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect, the effect of the variation cycle other than the last round is temporarily stopped and displayed without the reach effect.

  Similarly, among the variation patterns P5 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the variation patterns P6 to P8 include the continuous notice effect in the effect contents. Further, the fluctuation pattern P6 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is two times. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern P7 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P8 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is four times. Note that the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect is configured such that the effect contents of the last variation cycle can be specified based on the variation patterns P6 to P8. Specifically, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the outlier symbol is displayed in a final stop state after the reach effect in the final variation cycle. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the effect content in the variation cycle other than the last round is the same as the effect content specified by the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the outlier effect. ing. In other words, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the effect content of the variation cycle other than the last round is temporarily stopped and displayed without the reach effect. .

  Similarly, among the variation patterns P9 to P13 for the offending effects, the variation patterns P11 to P13 include a continuous notice effect in the contents of the effects. Further, the fluctuation pattern P11 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is two times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P12 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P13 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is four times. Note that the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P11 to P13 for the offending effect is configured such that the effect contents of the last variation cycle can be specified based on the variation patterns P11 to P13. Specifically, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P11 to P13 for the off-stage effect, the out-of-sequence symbols are fixedly stopped and displayed without the reach effect in the last variation cycle.

  In the present embodiment, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed to each variation pattern so that the greater the variation cycle, the higher the possibility of winning a big hit. That is, in the variation pattern P2 to P4 for the big hit effect in which the continuous notice effect is executed, the variation pattern P4 having a larger variation cycle is used for distributing the variation pattern allocated to the variation patterns P2 and P3 having a smaller variation cycle. The number of random numbers is increasing. Further, in the variation patterns P6 to P8 and P11 to P13 for the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect in which the continuous notice effect is executed, the variation patterns P6 and P13 having more variation cycles have the variation patterns P6 and P6 having fewer variation cycles. The number of random numbers for distributing the distributed pattern is smaller than that of P7, P11, and P12. That is, when a big hit is obtained, a fluctuation pattern having a large number of fluctuation cycles is easily determined. On the other hand, when it is a deviation, a fluctuation pattern having a small fluctuation cycle is easily determined.

Next, a process for executing the continuous notice effect will be described.
As described above, the main control CPU 45a determines a variation pattern in the process related to the execution of the symbol variation game, and outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern. When the CPU 46a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern that includes a continuous notice effect in the production content, the general control CPU 46a executes a continuous notice effect execution process.

  First, the overall control CPU 46a indicates that the number of fluctuation cycles, the fluctuation time of each fluctuation cycle, and the continuous notice effect are executed based on the designated fluctuation patterns P2 to P4, P6 to P8, and P11 to P13. A notice pattern for specifying the contents of the notice effect is determined.

  In this embodiment, except for the last fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation cycle is determined in advance in two ways. Specifically, it is a normal fluctuation time and a shortened fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation time. The normal fluctuation time is the same time (8000 ms) as the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern P9 that is easy to select when the number of reserved memories is “0” to “1” among the fluctuation patterns for the offending effect. It has become. The shortened variation time is the same time (2000 ms) as the variation time specified by the variation pattern P10 that is easily selected when the number of reserved memories is “2” to “3” among the variation patterns for the offending effect. ). In the continuous notice effect, in each change cycle excluding the last change cycle, each of the decorative symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed without the reach effect. For this reason, by changing the variation time of each variation cycle to be the same as the variation time of the variation pattern for the production, it is one variation cycle whether it is one variation cycle in the continuous notice production from the appearance and the variation time. It can be difficult to understand whether it is a game.

  In this embodiment, except for the last fluctuation cycle, one fluctuation cycle is set as a normal fluctuation time, and the other fluctuation cycles are set as a shortened fluctuation time. Further, the variation time of the last variation cycle is determined in advance based on the variation pattern (different for each variation pattern).

  Further, in the continuous notice effect of the present embodiment, either a pre-notification effect executed at the start of each variable cycle or a post-notice effect executed at the end of each variable cycle is executed. The advance notice effect is executed during the period from when the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner until all the decorative symbols are displayed (stopped display or fixed stop display) (that is, at the start of the changing cycle). It is an effect to notify that. On the other hand, the post-announcement effect is a period from when one decorative symbol is displayed (temporarily stopped) of all the decorative symbols in the variable display until the decorative symbols in all the columns are displayed in a variable manner (that is, It is an effect that informs that the continuous notice effect is executed (at the end of the fluctuation cycle). When the continuous notice effect is executed, either the previous notice effect or the later notice effect is executed for all the fluctuation cycles (however, when the notice effect is executed, the last change cycle is excluded). It has become so. That is, it is configured so that the post notification effect and the previous notification effect are not executed alternately in one variation game. It should be noted that the post-notification effect and the pre-notification effect are the same, and in this embodiment, a predetermined character K1 (in this embodiment, the sun) appears and an effect is made so as to cross the screen. It has become.

  Therefore, the notice pattern is configured to be able to specify which of the post notification effect or the previous notice effect is to be executed and the variation time of each variation cycle excluding the last variation cycle. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the notice pattern YP1 associated with the variation patterns P2, P6, and P11 has the first variation cycle as the normal variation time, and the announcement content is executed. Yes. The notice pattern YP2 associated with the change patterns P2, P6, and P11 has the effect that the notice change effect is executed with the first change cycle as the normal change time.

  The notice pattern YP3 associated with the variation patterns P3, P7, and P12 indicates that the first variation cycle is the normal variation time, the second variation cycle is the shortened variation time, and the notification effect is executed. The contents are directed. Further, the notice pattern YP4 associated with the variation patterns P3, P7, and P12 indicates that the first variation cycle is the normal variation time, the second variation cycle is the shortened variation time, and the notification effect is executed. The contents are directed. Further, the notice pattern YP5 associated with the variation patterns P3, P7, and P12 indicates that the first variation cycle is the shortened variation time, the second variation cycle is the normal variation time, and the notification effect is executed. The contents are directed. Further, the notice pattern YP6 associated with the variation patterns P3, P7, and P12 indicates that the first variation cycle is the shortened variation time, the second variation cycle is the normal variation time, and the notification effect is executed. The contents are directed.

  The notice pattern YP7 associated with the variation patterns P4, P8, and P13 has the first variation cycle as the normal variation time, the second variation cycle as the shortened variation time, and the third variation cycle as the shortened variation time. The content of the production is to execute the previous announcement production. The notice pattern YP8 associated with the variation patterns P4, P8, and P13 has the first variation cycle as a normal variation time, the second variation cycle as a shortened variation time, and the third variation cycle as a shortened variation time. The content of the production is to execute a post-announcement production. The notice pattern YP9 associated with the variation patterns P4, P8, and P13 has the first variation cycle as a shortened variation time, the second variation cycle as a normal variation time, and the third variation cycle as a shortened variation time. The content of the production is to execute the previous announcement production. The notice pattern YP10 associated with the variation patterns P4, P8, and P13 has the first variation cycle as a shortened variation time, the second variation cycle as a normal variation time, and the third variation cycle as a shortened variation time. The content of the production is to execute a post-announcement production. The notice pattern YP11 associated with the variation patterns P4, P8, and P13 has the first variation cycle as a shortened variation time, the second variation cycle as a shortened variation time, and the third variation cycle as a normal variation time. The content of the production is to execute the previous announcement production. The notice pattern YP12 associated with the variation patterns P4, P8, and P13 has the first variation cycle as the shortened variation time, the second variation cycle as the shortened variation time, and the third variation cycle as the normal variation time. The content of the production is to execute a post-announcement production.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 46a determines the notice pattern by random lottery from the notice patterns corresponding to the designated variation pattern. When the notice pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a notice pattern designation command for designating the notice pattern.

Next, the specific content of the game effect to be executed is determined in each variable cycle except the last variable cycle.
When the overall control CPU 46a determines the notice pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the continuous notice effect, the general control CPU 46a determines the contents of the game effect to be executed next in each variation cycle. As the game effect, a step-up effect and a normal effect are prepared. The step-up effect is an effect in which a display image whose display order is determined in advance is displayed step by step for each change cycle over a plurality of change cycles. In the present embodiment, the effect is such that the number of stars increases (one for the first time, two for the second time, three for the third time, and four for the fourth time). In addition, the normal effect is performed in a symbol variation game in which the continuous notice effect is not performed, and is an effect that is completed in one variation cycle. In the present embodiment, a predetermined character K2 (in this embodiment, a crescent moon) appears. Then, when determining the content of the game effect in each change cycle, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a game effect designation command for designating the content of the game effect.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a determines a decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped (or confirmed stopped) at the end of each fluctuation cycle. Note that the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped and displayed at the end of the variation cycle other than the last time are outliers, and the overall control CPU 46a determines the outlier symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a stop symbol designating command for temporarily stopping display for each change cycle based on the determined decorative symbol.

  When the variation pattern designation command, the notice pattern designation command, and the game effect designation command are input, the display control CPU 47a executes each variation cycle based on the designated variation pattern, the notice pattern, and the effect contents of the game effect. Then, the display control CPU 47a displays the decorative symbols based on the stop symbol designation command designated at the end of each fluctuation cycle. As a result, the continuous notice effect is executed in one symbol variation game.

  Hereinafter, a specific effect mode when the continuous notice effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a description will be given based on FIGS. 6 and 7. 6 and 7, the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect. In FIGS. 6 and 7, the content of the effect of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the notice pattern YP8. Moreover, in FIG. 6, FIG. 7, a normal effect is performed.

  In FIG. 6, when the symbol variation game is started, the decorative symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner (FIG. 6 (a)). During the fluctuation display, the normal effect is executed based on the premise, and the predetermined character K2 appears. Then, the detachment symbol is temporarily stopped without the reach effect in the normal fluctuation time from the premise (FIG. 6B). In this way, in the first variation cycle, the content of the effect of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P9 for the offending effect is the same. For this reason, the player cannot have much expectation of jackpot at this stage.

  Then, after the symbol is temporarily stopped after being executed based on the advance notice pattern YP8, before the decorative symbol is variably displayed, a notice effect is executed, and a predetermined character K1 appears (FIG. 6C). ). Thereby, it is informed that it is a continuous notice effect, and the player can recognize that the decorative symbol is variably displayed again. It can also be noted how many variable cycles are executed. Then, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Thereafter, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the second variation cycle is started (FIG. 6 (d)). At that time, as described above, the normal effect is executed based on the premise during the variable display. In addition, the off symbol is temporarily stopped without a reach effect at a shorter variation time than the premise (FIG. 6 (e)). At this time, a notice announcement effect is executed, and it can be noted whether or not the continuous notice effect continues. Thereafter, after the symbol is temporarily stopped after being executed based on the notice pattern YP8, before the decorative symbol is variably displayed, a notice effect is executed and a predetermined character K1 appears (FIG. 6 (f)). ). Then, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the third variation cycle is started (FIG. 6 (g)). At that time, as described above, the normal effect is executed based on the premise during the variable display. In addition, the off symbol is temporarily stopped without a reach effect at a shorter variation time than the premise ((h) in FIG. 6). Thereafter, after the symbol is temporarily stopped after being executed based on the notice pattern YP8, before the decorative symbol is variably displayed, a notification effect is executed, and a predetermined character K1 appears (FIG. 7A). ). Thereafter, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the final (fourth) variation cycle is started based on the variation pattern P4 (FIG. 7B). At that time, as described above, the normal effect is executed based on the premise during the variable display. Based on the variation pattern P4, the reach effect is executed, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped (FIG. 7C).

  Next, a description will be given based on FIG. In FIG. 8, the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P3 for the big hit effect. In FIG. 8, the content of the effect of the continuous notice effect is determined based on the notice pattern YP3. In FIG. 8, a step-up effect is executed.

  In FIG. 8, when the symbol variation game is started, the decorative symbols in all rows are displayed in a variable manner (FIG. 8 (a)). Then, at the start of the change, a prior notice effect is executed based on the notice pattern YP3, and a predetermined character K1 appears. Thereby, it is notified that it is a continuous notice effect, and the player will pay attention to how many times the fluctuation cycle is executed. In addition, the player can be surprised and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, during the variation display, a step-up effect is executed based on the premise, and one star (predetermined character K3) appears (FIG. 8B). Then, the detachment symbol is temporarily stopped without the reach effect in the normal fluctuation time from the premise (FIG. 8C).

  Thereafter, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the second variation cycle is started (FIG. 8 (d)). At that time, at the start of the fluctuation, the previous notice effect is executed based on the notice pattern YP3 as described above, and a predetermined character K1 appears. Further, during the change display, a step-up effect is executed based on the premise, and two stars appear (FIG. 8 (e)). Then, the outlier symbol is temporarily stopped without the reach effect in the shortened variation time from the premise ((f) in FIG. 8).

  Thereafter, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the final (third) change cycle is started based on the change pattern P3 (FIG. 8 (g)). At that time, at the start of the fluctuation, the previous notice effect is executed based on the notice pattern YP3 as described above, and a predetermined character K1 appears. Further, during the change display, a step-up effect is executed based on the premise, and three stars appear (FIG. 8 (h)). Then, the reach effect is executed based on the fluctuation pattern P3, and the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped (FIG. 8 (i)).

  Thus, when the prior notice effect is executed, it can be easily recognized that the continuous notice effect is continuously executed. In addition, since the contents of the effect of the step-up effect change step by step for each change cycle, the interest of the game can be improved and it is easy to understand the number of change cycles. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a serves as a notice effect display means.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the continuous notice effect is executed, the player can easily understand that the continuous notice effect has been started because the prior notice effect or the subsequent notice effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle. Also, a pre-announcement effect that is executed at the start of the variable cycle and a post-notice effect that is executed at the end of the variable cycle are prepared. For this reason, even if the advance notification effect is not executed and the off-line symbol is displayed, it may be expected that the subsequent notification effect is executed at the end of the change cycle and the continuous notice effect is executed. it can. In addition, when the advance notice effect is executed, it can be easily understood that the continuous notice effect is started, and it is possible to notice how many fluctuation cycles are performed.

  Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed, the change cycle other than the last round is executed in the same manner as the change patterns P9 and P10 for the off-effect, and when the normal effect is executed, It is difficult to recognize whether or not the continuous notice effect has been started from the pattern variation mode. For this reason, the start of the continuous notice effect can be easily recognized by executing the previous notice effect or the later notice effect in the first fluctuation cycle. On the other hand, in addition to the advance notice effect that can recognize the execution of the continuous notice effect at the start of the change, the post notice effect that can recognize the execution of the continuous notice effect at the end of the change is prepared, so the continuous notice effect is easy. The player can be surprised while being able to recognize it.

  (2) When a step-up effect (stage effect) executed over a plurality of fluctuation cycles is executed, it is recognized in advance that the continuous notice effect is being executed. That is, even if the post notification effect is executed after the step-up effect is executed, there is no attention. For this reason, when a step-up effect is executed, a prior notice effect is executed. Thereby, it can be made to pay attention about whether a continuous notice effect is performed at the time of a change start. On the other hand, the normal effect (common effect) is also executed in the symbol variation game in which the continuous notice effect is not executed. For this reason, when the continuous notice effect is executed, if the post notice effect is executed after the normal effect is executed, it is assumed that the player does not execute the continuous notice effect and the continuous notice effect is The player can be surprised to show execution.

  (3) When the continuous notice effect is executed, only one of the previous notice effect and the subsequent notice effect is executed. For this reason, when a continuous notice effect is performed, a sense of unity can be given to the effect. In addition, in the symbol variation game, when the announcement effect is executed after the announcement effect is executed (or when the announcement effect is executed after the announcement effect is executed), a new notification effect is executed. It can be easily recognized that a continuous notice effect (that is, a new symbol variation game) has been executed.

  (4) If the jackpot display result is not displayed in the last fluctuation cycle, or if the reach effect is not executed, that is, if it ends with a loss of reach effect, the game will be executed if the announcement effect is executed in the last change cycle. It makes the person think that the continuous notice effect still continues. For this reason, in the case where the end of the reach without a reach effect ends, the notice effect is not executed at least in the last fluctuation cycle so that the end of the continuous notice effect can be clearly recognized.

  (5) Further, even when a jackpot symbol is displayed in the last fluctuation cycle or when a reach effect is executed, the announcement effect is not executed. Thereby, it is possible to clearly notify the player of the continuous notice effect and the end time of the game. Also, by not performing the post-announcement effect after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it is possible to clearly inform that the jackpot symbol has been displayed in a fixed stop, and to be relieved.

  (6) In the fluctuation cycle other than the last round, the production contents and the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation patterns P9 and P10 for the offending production are the same. Then, in the fluctuation cycle other than the last round, the normal fluctuation time and the shortened fluctuation time were combined and executed. As a result, even if the number of executions of the change cycle is the same, variations in the pattern change time pattern can be increased. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to predict how the continuous notice effect will be executed, so that it is difficult to make a notice of how long the continuous notice effect will continue during the execution of the continuous notice effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the continuous notice effect.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, number of reserved memories, etc.).

  In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be changed depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state. Further, the selection probability of the variation pattern for the offending effect may be changed depending on the presence or absence of the probability variation state.

  In the above embodiment, the type of jackpot game may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the specified number of rounds of the big hit game and the upper limit number of entering balls may be changed. Further, the number of opening / closing operations of the upper prize winning opening 39 may be changed. For example, the upper prize winning opening 39 may be opened and closed twice during one round game.

In the above embodiment, the specified number of rounds of the round game, the time for one opening / closing operation of the upper prize winning opening 39, and the round game time may be changed.
-In the said embodiment, it is good also considering the number of the big prize opening provided in game board GB as one.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 28 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix or 7 segment LED display or a mechanical effect display device such as a drum type.

-Although the said embodiment was actualized in the pachinko gaming machine 10 using a special symbol and a decoration symbol, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol.
In the above embodiment, the sub integrated control board 46 is omitted, and commands related to big hit games such as an open command and a close command are output directly from the main control board 45 to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. You may do it.

In the above embodiment, the normal effect and the step-up effect are executed, but it is not necessary to execute them.
In the above embodiment, when the continuous notice effect is executed, in principle, the pre-announcement effect or the post-notification effect is executed in all the change cycles, but if it is executed in the first change cycle, all the change cycles are executed. It is not necessary to execute in step.

  In the above embodiment, except for the last fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation cycle is executed with the same production content as the production content specified by the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the off-stage production. As another example, the variation cycle may be executed with the production content different from the production content specified by the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the off-stage production. For example, the variation time may be changed. In addition, the change cycle may be executed with the effect content specified by the change pattern for the outlier reach effect.

  In the above embodiment, the fluctuation cycle of the normal fluctuation time is set to one time for one continuous notice effect, but it may be changed to any number of times. For example, the fluctuation cycle of the normal fluctuation time may be set to twice.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the number of fluctuation cycles when a continuous notice effect is performed. For example, the number of fluctuation cycles may be changed to a maximum of 5 times.
In the continuous notice effect of the above embodiment, after the notice effect is executed, the notice effect may be executed in the next notice result. At the same time, after the previous notice effect is executed in the continuous notice effect, the subsequent notice effect may be executed in the next continuous notice effect. In this way, it is possible to easily grasp when the continuous notice effect starts and ends. That is, when a continuous notice effect is completed in one symbol variation game, a different notification effect is executed, so that the symbol variation game starts and ends (that is, one continuous notice effect starts and ends). Can be easily recognized. Thereby, the frequency | count of a fluctuation cycle and a jackpot expectation degree can be grasped | ascertained easily.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the normal variation cycle is set only once for one continuous notice effect.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 28 ... Production display device, 39 ... Upper large prize opening, 41 ... Lower big prize opening, 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... Main control CPU, 45b ... Main control ROM, 45c ... Main control RAM, 46 ... sub control board, 46a ... CPU for control, 46b ... ROM for control, 46c ... RAM for control, 47 ... production display control board, 47a ... CPU for display control, 47b ... for display control ROM, 47c: RAM for display control.

Claims (5)

In the case where a display unit for displaying a symbol variation game in which a symbol is displayed once after a plurality of types of symbols are varied is displayed, and a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game. In a gaming machine where a big hit game that is advantageous to the player is generated,
A game for executing a jackpot determination for determining whether or not to display a predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variation game, and determining a variation pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game based on the determination result of the jackpot determination Control means;
Production control means for causing the display means to execute the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern determined by the game control means;
A notice effect display means for causing the display means to display a notice effect that suggests the possibility of whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed;
The notice effect is executed in a single symbol variation game by continuously executing a variation cycle of one variation from the symbol variation start to the symbol variation stop, and the jackpot display according to the number of variation cycle executions. Including a continuous notice effect that changes the possibility of whether the result is displayed,
In the continuous notice effect,
At least in the first fluctuation cycle, the previous notice effect suggesting that the continuous notice effect is executed after the symbol is variably displayed until it is stopped, or the symbol is variably displayed after the symbol is stopped. A post-announcement effect suggesting that the continuous notice effect is to be executed before the game is executed. During the continuous notice effect, a stage effect that is executed in stages over a plurality of change cycles, or a common effect that is executed even in a symbol change game in which the continuous notice effect is not executed, is executed.
When the stage effect is executed, the previous notification effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the common effect is executed, one of the previous notification effect and the subsequent notification effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle.   When the continuous notice effect is executed, when the previous notice effect is executed in the first fluctuation cycle, the previous notice effect is also executed in the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles, while later in the first fluctuation cycle. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a notification effect is executed, the post-notification effect is also executed in the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles.   When the continuous notice effect is executed and the jackpot display result is not displayed in the last fluctuation cycle or the reach effect is not executed, the notification effect is executed at least in the last change cycle. It is comprised, The game machine as described in any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The game control means determines whether to execute a continuous notice effect based on the determined change pattern, and executes the change cycle based on the change pattern when it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect. Determining the number of times, determining one symbol variation time pattern from a plurality of types of symbol variation time patterns corresponding to the determined number of executions,
The symbol variation time pattern includes a normal variation cycle in which the symbol variation time is a normal variation time when the last variation cycle is excluded, and a shortened variation time in which the symbol variation time is set shorter than the normal variation time. In combination with a shortened variable cycle
In the symbol variation time pattern in which the variation cycle is executed the same number of times, the total time when the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle are combined is set to the same time when the last variation cycle is excluded. ,
5. A plurality of symbol variation time patterns for executing the variation cycle for the same number of executions are associated with one variation pattern, according to claim 1. Game machines.

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