JP2012045209A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine inhibiting the lowering of the player's interest in specific variation presentation.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine displays one or more variation cycles in one symbol variation game. Logo presentation (logo sign) or sword drawing presentation (sword drawing sign) is executed every variation cycle included in the one symbol variation game. When the number of times of variation cycles included in the one symbol variation game is large, jackpot expectation degree is increased relative to one symbol variation game including a small number of times of variation cycles; and when the sword drawing presentation (sword drawing sign) is executed in a variation cycle, the probability of variation oscillation jackpot is increased when winning a jackpot, compared with execution of the logo presentation (logo sign).

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a special variation effect that displays a unit variation on the effect display means once or a plurality of times, from a change start to a change stop once.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a symbol variation game for varying symbols is performed by the effect display means, and a jackpot display result (for example, a combination of symbols of [777]) is derived from the symbol variation game. A jackpot gaming state is given later. Then, in the pachinko gaming machine, for the purpose of improving the interest in the symbol variation game, the jackpot notice effect is given to notify the player that the jackpot display result may be derived. As one of such jackpot notice effects, a pachinko machine that can execute a special variation effect that displays an image as if multiple symbol variation games were executed in one symbol variation game has been proposed. (For example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, in the symbol variation game of outlier variation, while displaying the variation cycle once from the variation start to the variation stop, the symbol variation game of jackpot variation The fluctuation cycle is displayed several times, and the interest of the player who expects that the jackpot display result is derived is enhanced.

JP 2005-261711 A

  Further, as another execution mode of the special variation effect, a specific effect is executed for each of a plurality of symbol variation games executed once or continuously, and a game effect (so-called “multiple symbol variation game”) is performed. Pachinko machines that perform “continuous notice effect”) are known. Hereinafter, the variation cycle and the symbol variation game constituting the special variation effect are simply referred to as “unit variation”. In a pachinko machine capable of executing a special variation effect, the number of unit fluctuations constituting the special variation effect is changed, and as the number of unit variations increases, the big hit expectation is set higher. However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, it can be recognized that the player is unlikely to be a big hit from the situation where the number of unit fluctuations constituting the special fluctuation effect is small, and the player for the special fluctuation effect is There was a possibility that the interest of the would decline.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the problems existing in the above-described prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of the player with respect to the special variation effect.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 is a special variation effect in which the unit variation, which is one time from the start of variation of the symbol to the stop of variation, is displayed on the effect display means once or a plurality of times. In the gaming machine that executes, the hit determination means for determining whether or not the start condition is met, the hit type determination means for determining the hit type when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, A variation control means for controlling the effect display means based on the determination result of the hit determination means to execute the special variation effect, and a specific effect execution means based on the determination result of the hit seed determination means, thereby controlling the special Specific effect control means for executing a specific effect for each unit variation constituting the variation effect, and the variation control means has a first number of times compared to a special variation effect composed of a first number of unit variations. Than The special variation effect composed of the second number of unit fluctuations is the sum of the proportions to be executed when the hit determination means makes a positive determination and the proportions to be executed when the hit determination means makes a negative determination. While the ratio to be executed when the hit determination means occupies an affirmative determination is configured to be high, the specific effect control means, when the hit type determination means determines the first hit, The gist of the invention is that the specific effect is easily executed by the specific contents as compared with the case where the seed determining means determines that the second hit is to give a lower profit than the first hit.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, in the effect display means, the symbol variation game in which from the symbol variation start to the final stop display is performed once based on the determination result of the hit determination. The unit variation is a variation cycle that is displayed as a one-time display from the start of symbol variation to the stop display in the one symbol variation game.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the game machine according to the first aspect, wherein the unit variation is a symbol variation game that is displayed on the effect display means once from the variation start of the symbol to the fixed stop display. This is the gist.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the special variation effect composed of the unit fluctuations of the first number of times is a specific effect based on the specific content. If the special variation effect composed of the second number of unit variations is executed with a specific effect with a normal content different from the specific content, The gist of this is that it is notified that the possibility of becoming the first hit is high when the possibility of being hit is low.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it can suppress that the interest of the player with respect to special fluctuation production falls.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the indication effect of a continuous effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A) is a timing chart which shows the temporary stop timing of the symbol of each row | line | column in a deviation normal fluctuation | variation, (b) is a timing chart which shows the temporary stop timing of the symbol of each row | line | column in a loss shortening fluctuation | variation. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. Explanatory drawing which shows a 1st indication effect distribution table. Explanatory drawing which shows a continuous production | presentation distribution table. Explanatory drawing which shows a 2nd indication effect distribution table. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the symbol variation game with a sign effect. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution aspect of the symbol fluctuation game with a sign effect and a continuous effect (start notification effect). 10 is a flowchart illustrating prefetch command setting processing according to the second embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the execution availability determination table in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the continuous production | presentation distribution table in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the 3rd indication effect distribution table in 2nd Embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the 4th indication effect distribution table in 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as an effect display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game executed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, 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 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is executed on each of the display devices 11 and 12 as one time from the symbol variation start until the symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner. The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The same decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed, and reach is formed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a state of fluctuation fluctuation, and is distinguished from the fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, the temporary stop display and the fixed stop display become the symbol stop display. In this embodiment, among the multiple symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column (previous stop column), the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), The right column is a reach forming column that forms a reach.

  On the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device 13 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol on-hold storage display device 13 notifies the player of the number of storages of the starting reserved ball for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of on-hold storage”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described starting prize opening provided on the game board 10, while it is decremented by 1 when the symbol variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). The number of reserved memories is the number of executions of the symbol variation game that is pending execution. Further, in the effect display device 11, a holding ball image G for informing the number of reserved memories stored inside the machine is displayed as an image below the symbol display area R1 where the plurality of symbol rows (decorative symbols) are displayed as images. A hold display area R2 is set. In this embodiment, the number of reserved ball images G equal to the number of reserved memories stored inside the machine is displayed in the reserved display area R2, and the number of reserved memories is notified to the player.

  A normal symbol display device 14 is disposed at the upper right of the special symbol display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 14, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are changed to derive one normal symbol. The normal symbol display device 14 of the present embodiment is composed of a plurality (two in this embodiment) of normal symbol display units configured by covering a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) (not shown) with a lens cover. The normal symbol display device 14 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (lottery per later drawing) to determine whether or not to hit a general symbol separately from the big hit lottery to determine whether or not to win. In other words, if you win the lottery per common figure, the symbol of the normal symbol will be stopped (derived) in the usual game, but if you do not win the lottery per normal figure (in the case of a loss) The out-of-design symbol is displayed with a fixed stop (derived).

  Below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15a is disposed. The start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. The start winning port 15 is opened by opening the opening and closing blades 16 so that the game ball can be easily entered (winning). On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 16 does not expand the entrance. The ball is in a closed state where it is difficult to enter (win). A start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning opening 15 can give 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 entered game ball with the start opening switch SW1.

  Also, below the start winning opening 15, a special winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is disposed. Yes. A count switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by detecting the gaming balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball. The contents of the jackpot game will be described later.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is disposed behind the gate 19. The gate 19 can give only the start condition for the usual game (the lottery opportunity for lottery per usual figure) when the game ball passes.

  In addition, a decoration frame 20 is assembled to the game board 10 so as to surround the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 over the entire circumference. A sword movable body KK is arranged on the right side of the decorative frame 20 as a production movable body imitating a Japanese sword. The sword movable body KK is disposed in the decorative frame 20 at a position overlapping the front side of the image display unit GH when viewed from the player. The sword movable body KK is composed of a pattern part KKa imitating a handle, a sword part KKb imitating a blade, and a sheath part KKc imitating a sheath, and the sword part KKb is always stored in the sheath part KKc. It is supposed to be in a state. An actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is connected to the sheath KKc of the sword movable body KK, and the sheath KKc is moved downward by the operation of the actuator so that the Japanese sword is pulled out of the sheath. A sword effect as a movable object effect indicating the state is configured to be executable. In this embodiment, 1 second is set as the production time required for the sword production.

  In addition, a logo movable body RK as a rendering movable body imitating a predetermined logo (character) is disposed at the lower right of the decorative frame 20. The logo movable body RK is always located at an initial position (indicated by a solid line) provided on the decorative frame 20, and this initial position is a position overlapping the front side of the image display unit GH when viewed from the player. Is set. An unillustrated actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) is connected to the logo movable body RK, and a logo effect as a movable object effect that moves to the upper left by the operation of this actuator can be executed. The logo movable body RK moves to an operation position (indicated by a two-dot chain line) set from the center of the image display unit GH rather than the initial position in accordance with execution of the logo effect. In the present embodiment, 1.5 seconds is set as the production time required for the logo production.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in a one-time symbol variation game executed using a decorative symbol on the effect display device 11, a variation cycle in which a symbol is started once until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed once. Is configured to be able to execute a continuous effect that displays images multiple times. In the present embodiment, the continuous effect is that the player recognizes one variation cycle as one symbol variation game, and a plurality of symbol variations in one symbol variation game based on one starting hold ball. It is a game effect that is performed in a pseudo-realistic manner as if the game were continuously executed.

  In this continuous effect, the jackpot expectation indicating the level of possibility that the big hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the symbol changing game changes according to the number of fluctuation cycles executed in one symbol changing game. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is configured to be able to execute a continuous presentation composed of two, three, and four fluctuation cycles, and on the premise that it is the same reach production variation content, As the number of change cycles included in one symbol change game increases in the order of 2 times <3 times <4 times, the jackpot expectation increases. Therefore, in the continuous performance of the present embodiment, a player who expects to receive a big hit game can have a sense of expectation that more fluctuation cycles are executed. In the present embodiment, a single variation cycle is a unit variation, and a special variation effect is constituted by a symbol variation game composed of one variation cycle (that is, no continuous effect) and a symbol variation game including a continuous effect. Is done.

  Moreover, in the continuous production | presentation of this embodiment, the start alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports the start of a new fluctuation cycle is performed. In other words, the start notification effect can be grasped as a game effect that notifies the player that the continuous effect continues. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the extraction effect and the logo effect are executed as a start notification effect. In the present embodiment, the extraction effect and the logo effect become the specific effect and the notification effect, and the movable bodies KK and RK function as the specific effect executing means. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the start notification effect is a game that definitely notifies that the current symbol variation game is executed including two or more (multiple) variation cycles (unit variation). Positioned as production. In the following description, a continuous effect that executes a sword effect as a start notification effect is indicated as a sword continuous effect, and a continuous effect that executes a logo effect as a start notification effect is indicated as a logo continuous effect.

  Further, in the continuous production of this embodiment, the type of continuous production that may be executed indeterminately and that the continuous production may be executed with the start of each variable cycle. An indication effect is provided to notify the player of (the type of start notification effect). This sign production includes a sword sign production that informs that there is a possibility that the continuous sword production will be executed, and a logo sign production that informs that there is a possibility that the logo continuous production will be executed. In this embodiment, the sword sign effect and the logo sign effect are the specific effect and the notification effect. In the present embodiment, the sword sign effect is a specific effect with a specific content, and the logo sign effect is a specific effect with a normal content. In the following description, the sword sign production may be abbreviated as the sword sign production, and the logo symptom production may be abbreviated as the logo sign production.

  As shown in FIG. 2A, the sword sign is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 by displaying an effect (light emission effect) image KE that simulates light emission of a predetermined color. It is performed by expressing the appearance of the light emitting. In the present embodiment, 2.5 seconds is set as the presentation time of the sword sign. Further, as shown in FIG. 2B, the logo sign is an effect (light emission effect) image RE imitating light emission of a predetermined color on the image display unit GH, so that the logo movable body RK emits light. It is performed by directing the appearance. In the present embodiment, 2.5 seconds is set as the logo sign presentation time. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the logo sign is executed during one fluctuation cycle, the sword sign may be continuously executed in combination. In the following description, there is a case where an indication effect that is executed in combination with a logo indication in combination with a logo indication in one fluctuation cycle is simply indicated as “upgrade indication (composite indication)”. The upgrade sign is a sign effect informing that there is a possibility that a continuous sword effect may be executed in the same manner as the sword sign.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment can be given a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) state in which the winning probability (lottery probability) of the big hit lottery varies (improves) from a low probability to a high probability after the big hit game ends. It is configured. In this embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot game is generated. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the winning probability of the big hit lottery varies with a high probability and the big hit is likely to occur.

  In the probability variation state, a variation time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “variation”) state is also given. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened, and the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per normal map based on the passage of the gate 19 is high from the normal state (low probability, for example, 13/251). (For example, 250/251). Further, in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 of the start winning opening 15 opens and closes in an operation pattern different from the non-variable state in which the variable state is not assigned when winning by lottery per ordinary drawing. Specifically, in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 wins by a lottery per ordinary figure (when a winning symbol of the ordinary figure is derived in the ordinary figure game), a predetermined first number of times (for example, 1 time), and the open state is maintained until a first opening time (for example, 0.3 seconds) elapses. On the other hand, in the variable state, the open / close blade 16 is opened by a second number (for example, three times) larger than the first number when the lottery is won by a lottery per ordinary drawing, and is opened after one opening. The open state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1.58 seconds) longer than the one opening time elapses. In this manner, the variable speed state can be advantageous for the player because the opening / closing blade 16 operates favorably for the player and the rate of entry into the start winning opening 15 per unit time is improved. Note that the variable speed state is a state in which the opening time is increased along with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 16 and is also a state in which the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to give a time shortening (hereinafter referred to as “time saving”) state in which a variable state is given without giving a probable state after the big hit game is finished. In the present embodiment, the jackpot that gives the probability variation state after the big hit game ends becomes the probability variation big hit, and the jackpot that gives the short-time state (gives the non-probability variation state) after the big hit game ends becomes the non-probability big hit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the probability variation big hit is the first hit with high profit, and the non-probability big hit is the second hit with lower profit than the first.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the machine. The effect control board 31 controls the operation of various effect devices based on the control command output by the main control board 30.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected so that various switches SW1 to SW3 can detect and output detection signals from the game balls. Also, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and special symbol distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals. To do. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The random numbers for special symbol distribution are random numbers used when determining the big-hit symbols of the special symbols when winning in the big-hit lottery, and are set to 100 different integer values from 0 to 99. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, 100 special symbols are set as the special symbol jackpot symbols, and 100 special symbol allocation random numbers are assigned to the 100 special bonus jackpot symbols. One value is associated with each value. In this embodiment, 50 types of the big hit symbols of all 100 types of special symbols are classified as special symbols ZA, and the remaining 50 types are classified as special symbols ZB. In the present embodiment, 50 types of special symbols classified as special symbols ZA are set as special symbols (specific symbols) that are probable big hits, while 50 types of special symbols classified as special symbols ZB are not. It is set as a special symbol (non-specific symbol) that becomes a probable big hit. In the present embodiment, the special symbol type is the winning type. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery and is determined from numerical values (all 600 integers from 0 to 599) that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. And the big hit judgment value is the judgment value for non-probability change used in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state (low probability big hit judgment value) and the judgment value for probability change used in the big hit lottery in the probability change state (high probability big hit judgment value) There is. The set number of determination values for probability variation (20 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of determination values for non-probability variation (two in this embodiment). According to such setting, the probability of winning in the big hit lottery in the non-probable change state is 2/600, while the probability of winning in the big win lottery in the probable change state is 20/600.

  The non-probability change determination values of the present embodiment are set to two values “17, 125”. On the other hand, the determination value for probability variation of the present embodiment is a total of 20 values obtained by adding 18 values such as “37, 83, 185... (Hereinafter omitted)” to the two values “17, 125”. Is set. The non-probability variation determination value and the probability variation determination value have different total numbers, but some of the setting values (“17, 125” in the present embodiment) are common values. This common value (“17, 125”) is a value that matches the value of the random number for jackpot determination in both the non-probability change state and the probability change state. On the other hand, in the determination values for probability variation, the other values (18) excluding the common values (“17, 125”) are non-common values different from the non-probability variation determination values (common values). This non-common value may or may not match the jackpot determination value depending on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the non-common value does not match the value of the big hit determination random number in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state. On the other hand, the non-common value coincides with the value of the jackpot determination random number in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the (integer of the street). In the present embodiment, two values are set as reach determination values, and according to such settings, the probability of affirmative determination in reach determination is 2/241.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. Content) and variation time (direction time). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit variation is an effect which is developed so that the symbol change game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. Outlier reach fluctuation is an effect developed through reach production so that the symbol fluctuation game finally displays the outlier symbol in a fixed stop state. The deviation variation is an effect developed so that the symbol variation game finally causes the symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state without a reach effect. In the reach effect, in the symbol change game with the decorative pattern of the effect display device 11, for example, a predetermined character is displayed between the time when the reach is formed and the time when the symbol combination (big hit symbol or off symbol) is finally derived. It is a production performed by making it appear. In the special symbol display device 12, when the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  Here, the variation pattern prepared for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 shows a part of the variation patterns prepared for the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, and also shows the variation time of the symbol variation game set for each variation pattern. .

  In this embodiment, fluctuation patterns P1 and P2 are set as fluctuation patterns for deviation fluctuation, and fluctuation patterns P3A, P4A, and P5A are set as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. In the present embodiment, variation patterns P3B, P4B, P5B, and P6 are set as variation patterns for big hit variation.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the variation patterns P1 and P2 specify the variation content of the symbol variation game composed of one variation cycle. In the fluctuation pattern P1, the fluctuation content of “outside normal fluctuation” in which the fluctuation time is set to 12 seconds is set. As shown in FIG. 5 (a), in the effect display device 11, the left column is temporarily stopped when the time TL1 elapses from the start of the symbol variation, and the right column is displayed when the time TR1 elapses from the variation start. The change is displayed once stopped and the middle row is temporarily stopped when time TC1 has elapsed from the start of change (however, time TL1 <time TR1 <time TC1). In the normal deviation of the present embodiment, 8 seconds is set as the time TL1, and the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column in 8 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game. In the normal deviation of the present embodiment, 11 seconds is set as the time TR1, and 12 seconds is set as the time TC1.

  In addition, the fluctuation pattern P2 is set with the fluctuation content of “displacement shortening fluctuation” in which the fluctuation time is set to 6 seconds. As shown in FIG. 5B, in the effect display device 11, the left column is temporarily stopped when the time TL2 elapses from the start of the symbol change, and the right column is displayed when the time TR2 elapses from the start of the variation. The change is displayed once stopped and the middle row is temporarily stopped when time TC2 has elapsed from the start of change (however, time TL2 <time TR2 <time TC2). In the loss reduction variation of this embodiment, 4 seconds is set as the time TL2, and the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column in 4 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game. Further, in the deviation shortening variation of the present embodiment, 5 seconds is set as the time TR2, and 6 seconds is set as the time TC2.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns P3A and P3B (hereinafter, sometimes collectively referred to as “variation pattern P3”) specify variation content including a reach effect, which is composed of one variation cycle. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the left column at the elapse of time TL1 from the start of variation and starts the variation from the variation start as in the normal variation illustrated in FIG. When the time TR1 elapses, the right column is stopped and displayed to form a reach. Thereafter, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3, after the time TC1 has elapsed from the start of variation, the reach effect is executed without temporarily stopping the middle row, and finally the middle row is temporarily stopped and the big hit symbol or Deriving outlier symbols.

  The variation patterns P4A and P4B (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as “variation pattern P4”) are composed of two variation cycles (continuous production) and the variation content including the reach production in the last variation cycle. Is identified. The variation patterns P5A and P5B (hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to as “variation pattern P5”) are composed of three variation cycles (continuous production) and the variation content including the reach production in the last variation cycle. Is identified. The variation pattern P6 is composed of four variation cycles (continuous effects), and specifies the variation contents including the reach effect in the last variation cycle. In the following description, “fluctuation cycle × ○ times (“ ◯ ”indicates a number)” indicates the number of change cycles constituting the symbol change game.

  In the fluctuation pattern P4 (fluctuation cycle × 2 times), a fluctuation time is set by adding 12 seconds corresponding to the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation to the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P3 (fluctuation cycle × 1 time). Has been. In the fluctuation pattern P5 (fluctuation cycle × 3 times), a fluctuation time is set by adding 6 seconds corresponding to the deviation shortening fluctuation to the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P4 (fluctuation cycle × 2 times). Yes. In the variation pattern P6 (variation cycle × 4 times), a variation time obtained by adding 6 seconds to the variation time set in the variation pattern P5 (variation cycle × 3 times) is set.

  In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P6, in the final variation cycle, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the same timing as the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P3, and a reach effect is executed. Specifically, in the last fluctuation cycle, the left column is temporarily displayed when the time TL1 has elapsed from the start of the last fluctuation cycle, and the right column is temporarily stopped when the time TR1 has elapsed, thereby forming a reach. After that, in the last fluctuation cycle, after the time TC1 (12 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the last fluctuation cycle, the reach effect is executed without temporarily stopping the middle row, and finally the middle row is temporarily stopped. Display the jackpot symbol or the off symbol symbol.

  In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P6, in the first variation cycle, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the same timing as the normal variation based on the variation pattern P1. Specifically, in the first fluctuation cycle, the left column when the time TL1 has elapsed from the start of the first fluctuation cycle (design variation game), the right column when the time TR1 has elapsed, and the passage of the time TC1 (12 seconds) Occasionally, the middle row is stopped and displayed, and the off symbol is derived.

  In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 and P6, in the variation cycle other than the first and last rounds, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the same timing as the loss reduction variation based on the variation pattern P2. Specifically, in the other fluctuation cycle, the left column when the time TL2 has elapsed from the start of the current fluctuation cycle, the right column when the time TR2 has elapsed, and the middle column when the time TC2 (6 seconds) have elapsed. Once the display is stopped, the off symbol is derived. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P6, the decorative symbol is not fixedly stopped and displayed in the variation cycle other than the final game.

  Accordingly, 12 seconds is set as the cycle time from the start of the symbol change to the temporary stop display in the first variation cycle in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P6. Similarly, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 and P6, 6 seconds is set as the cycle time in the other variation cycles except the first and last rounds. Here, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P6, the last variation cycle is different from the first variation cycle in that the reach effect is executed without temporarily displaying the middle symbol. However, in the last variation cycle, the time from the start of the last variation cycle to the start of reach production is grasped as one virtual variation cycle, and the cycle time in the last variation cycle is set to 12 seconds. It is also possible to grasp. In the following description, a fluctuation cycle due to a deviation normal fluctuation in which 12 seconds is set as the cycle time is simply referred to as “normal fluctuation”, and a fluctuation cycle due to a loss reduction fluctuation in which the cycle time is set to 6 seconds is simply referred to as “shortening fluctuation”. There is a case.

  In the variation patterns P3 to P6 of the present embodiment, the variation pattern P3 (variation cycle × 1 time) <P4 (variation cycle × 2 times) <P5 (variation cycle × 3 times) <P6 (variation cycle × 4 times). In this order, the ratio selected in the case of jackpot occupying the total ratio (selection rate) of the sum of the ratio selected when each variation pattern is a jackpot and the ratio selected in the case of losing is set higher. For this reason, in this embodiment, as the number of change cycles included in the change contents of the symbol change game increases, the probability that the big hit symbol is derived in the symbol change game (the big hit expectation) increases. Therefore, the player can change the expectation for the big hit depending on the number of change cycles included in the change contents of the symbol change game. Note that the variation pattern P6 of the present embodiment is a variation pattern that can be selected only in the case of a big hit, and a continuous effect composed of four fluctuation cycles is positioned as a final effect for determining a big hit. In the present embodiment, the number of fluctuation cycles is 1 to 3 times as the first number, and 4 times as the second number.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 has an effect control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an effect control ROM 31b that stores a control program for the effect control CPU 31a, and an effect control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating values of various random numbers such as the first effect distribution random number and the second effect distribution random number every predetermined cycle. The first effect distribution random number is a random number used when determining whether or not to execute the indication effect and selecting the indication content of the indication effect. The value of the second effect distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of continuous effect. Various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c.

  The effect display device 11, the sword movable body KK, and the logo movable body RK are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In the effect control ROM 31b, various image display data (effect image data for predictive effects and image data of symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.) and operation patterns of the movable bodies KK and RK are defined. Movable effect data is stored. In addition, various determination values are stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms). The special symbol start process is executed after the special symbol input process ends.

First, the special symbol input process will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the start opening switch SW1 (step SA1). When the determination result of step SA1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result in step SA1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the number of starting and holding balls stored in the main control RAM 30c (hereinafter referred to as "holding storage number") is less than the upper limit of four. It is determined whether or not (step SA2). When the determination result of step SA2 is negative (the number of stored memories is not less than 4), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 addition) (step SA3). The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol reserved storage display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). In addition, the main control CPU 30a generates a reserved memory number command that indicates the updated (added) reserved memory number, and outputs it to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c. The value is acquired, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number (step SA4). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. When the determination result of the execution condition determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game that is on hold. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has updated (subtracted 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol reserved memory display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction). Further, the main control CPU 30a generates a reserved memory number command for instructing the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) and outputs it to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the jackpot determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number with the jackpot determination value, and performs “big hit determination” as to whether or not both values match. At this time, if the current gaming state is a non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a performs a big hit determination using the non-probability change determination value. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is a probability change state, the main control CPU 30a Use the jackpot judgment. The main control CPU 30a can grasp whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change state based on a control flag (a probability change flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c. When the determination result of the “big hit determination” is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a big hit variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special symbol distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special symbol jackpot symbol as the special symbol for the special symbol display device 12 to display the fixed stop based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. The main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol belonging to the special symbol ZA with a probability of 50/100 and a special symbol belonging to the special symbol ZB with a probability of 50/100. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the special symbol jackpot symbol selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a recognizes the deviation from the fact that the value of the big hit determination random number is not a big hit value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs “reach determination” as to whether or not both values match. When the determination result of “reach determination” is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes the reach variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and determines a deviating reach variation pattern. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of “reach determination” is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a shift variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a shift variation. . In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. At this time, the main control CPU 30a refers to the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and selects and determines the variation pattern P1 when the number of reserved memories is 2 or less. Is 3, the variation pattern P2 is selected and determined. Here, the number of reserved memories referred to by the main control CPU 30a is the number of reserved memories after being decremented by 1 with the execution of the big hit determination in the special symbol start process. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the special symbol start process functions as a hit determination unit and a hit type determination unit.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. .

Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 30a for the big hit game will be described.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot display result is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. In the jackpot game, an opening effect that indicates the start of the jackpot game is performed first, and after the opening effect, the round game that opens the jackpot 18 is a predetermined number of rounds (15 times in this embodiment). To the upper limit. In each round game, a round effect is performed. And in the big hit game, after the end of the last round game of the round games, an ending effect is performed and the game ends.

  The main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing the start of the opening effect to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Next, every time each round game is started, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command for instructing the start of the round effect to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a). Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command instructing the start of the ending effect to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) after the end of the last round game.

Next, the control executed by the main control CPU 30a regarding the gaming state after the end of the big hit game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZA is completed. When the probability change flag is set to “1” as its value, it indicates that the current gaming state is the probability variation state, while when “0” is set, the current gaming state is the non-probability variation state. Indicates that On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB is completed. When the probability variation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs a probability variation command indicating that the probability variation state is present to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a), while the probability variation flag indicates “0”. When "" is set, a non-probability change command indicating the non-probability change state is output.

  The main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game based on the special symbols ZA and ZB is completed. When “1” is set as the value of the operation flag, it indicates that the current gaming state is the changing state. On the other hand, when “0” is set, the current gaming state is not changed. Indicates a short state. When the operation flag is set to “1”, the main control CPU 30a outputs an operation command indicating that the speed change state is present to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a).

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets the predetermined number of times (100 in this embodiment) as the number of operations indicating the number of remaining symbol variation games to which the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB. It is set in the control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a decrements the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c by -1 (1 subtraction) every time the symbol variation game is executed (output of the variation pattern designation command). When the number of operations reaches “0”, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the operation flag after the symbol variation game is finished, and the effect control board 31 (the effect control CPU 31a) is not changed. A non-operation command indicating that is output.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, after the jackpot game based on the special symbol ZA is finished, the probability variation state is given until the next jackpot is generated. In the present embodiment, after the big hit game based on the special symbol ZB is ended, the time-short state is given until 100 symbol variation games are ended.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the effect control program will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs a reserved memory number command from the main control CPU 30a, the display of the effect display device 11 is displayed so that the number of reserved ball images G equal to the reserved memory number specified by the command is displayed. Control the content.

  Further, when the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the change contents (effect contents) corresponding to the change pattern instructed by the command. The effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the effect image corresponding to the effect content of the selected sign effect when the execution of the sign effect is determined triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. When the variation patterns P4 to P6 (variation cycle × multiple times) are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of continuous effect to be executed and selects the corresponding movable object effect data. In addition, selection of the production content of the sign production and determination of the type of continuous production will be described later.

  In addition, when the stop control designation command for special symbol is input, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. This will be specifically described below.

  First, the case where the variation patterns P1 to P3 (variation cycle × 1 time) are designated will be described. The effect control CPU 31a generates a jackpot symbol as a decorative symbol when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol, and generates a missing symbol as a decorative symbol when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol. At this time, when the variation pattern P3A for variation in deviation reach is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a generates a symbol that includes a reach symbol as a decorative symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game.

  Next, the case where the fluctuation patterns P4A and P5A (fluctuation cycle × multiple times) for deviation reach fluctuation are designated will be described. The effect control CPU 31a is designated as a special symbol as a special symbol. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a generates a special symbol including a reach symbol as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the last variation cycle, and temporarily stops in a variation cycle other than the final symbol. An off-line design that does not include reach is generated as a decorative design to be displayed. Next, a case where a variation pattern P4B, P5B, P6 (variation cycle × multiple times) for big hit variation is designated will be described. Since the big hit symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a generates the big hit symbol as a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the last variation cycle, and temporarily stops and displays in the variation cycle other than the final cycle. An off-line symbol that does not include reach is generated as a symbol. When the special symbol ZA is designated as the jackpot symbol (special symbol), the effect control CPU 31a can recognize a jackpot symbol combination (for example, [777], etc.) that can be recognized as a promiscuous jackpot symbol as a bonus symbol for the ornament symbol. To decide. In addition, when the special symbol ZB is designated as the jackpot symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination (for example, [222] or the like) that can be recognized as a non-probable bonus jackpot as the ornament symbol jackpot symbol. .

  Then, the production control CPU 31a activates the timer to measure the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game, and displays the display contents of the production display device 11 based on the measured elapsed time and the selected image display data. The switching control is performed to display an image of the symbol variation game. Specifically, when the variation patterns P1 to P3 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the generated jackpot symbol or the off symbol at the end of the variation time indicated by each variation pattern, The fixed stop display is triggered by the input of the symbol stop command. In addition, when the variation patterns P4 to P6 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a generates a decorative pattern that is temporarily stopped and displayed in a variation cycle other than the last time every time the measured elapsed time reaches each cycle time. The symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the generated jackpot symbol or the off symbol at the end of the variation time indicated by each variation pattern, and also displays the final stop when the symbol stop command is input.

  Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the measured elapsed time and the image display data for the sign effect, and each sign effect (logo sign and sword sign) during execution of the symbol variation game. ) Is executed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the operation of each movable body KK, RK based on the measured elapsed time and the movable object effect data, and starts the notification effect (logo effect and swords) during the execution of the symbol variation game. Production). Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a variation control means and a specific effect control means. Further, the effect display device 11 functions as a specific effect executing means.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the effect control CPU 31a to execute the symbol variation game including the sign effect and the continuous effect will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
First, the case where the production control CPU 31a designates the variation patterns P1 to P3 (variation cycle × 1 time) by the variation pattern designation command will be described.

  When the variation patterns P1 to P3 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and based on the read value of the first effect distribution random number. With reference to the first indication effect distribution table TA shown in FIG. At this time, when the variation patterns P1, P2 for deviation variation and the variation pattern P3A for variation of deviation reach are designated, the effect control CPU 31a designates the read value of the first effect distribution random number read and Based on the variation pattern, whether or not to execute the indication effect and the contents of the effect are determined with reference to the first indication effect distribution table TA. Further, when the variation control pattern P3B for big hit variation is designated, the effect control CPU 31a further designates with the stop symbol designation command in addition to the read value of the first effect distribution random number and the designated variation pattern. Based on the jackpot symbol (special symbol) that has been made, the first indication effect allocation table TA is referenced to determine whether or not the indication effect can be executed and the contents of the effect.

  The first predictive effect distribution table TA is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 7, in the first predictive effect distribution table TA, the effect content of the predictive effect is divided for each variation pattern by dividing into a special symbol ZA (probable variation big hit) and a special symbol ZB (non-probable big hit). Are associated. In the first predictive effect distribution table TA, the value of the first effect distribution random number is a numerical value that can be taken by the value of the first effect distribution random number (all 1001 from 0 to 1000). Are distributed by a predetermined number from the following integer values). In the following description, “None” as the effect content of the sign effect indicates non-execution of the sign effect, and “Logo sign” and “Sword sign” indicate execution of the corresponding sign effect. Further, “upgrade sign” as the effect content of the sign effect indicates that after the logo sign is executed in the first fluctuation cycle, the sword sign is continuously executed.

  According to the first predictive effect distribution table TA, for example, when the variation pattern P2 is designated, “none” is displayed with a probability of 941/1001, and “logo predictor” is generated with a probability of 30/1001. The “sword sign” can be selected with a probability of 30/1001. Similarly, according to the first predictive effect distribution table TA, for example, when the variation pattern P3B is specified and the special symbol ZA is specified, “None” with a probability of 301/1001 However, the “logo sign” may be selected with a probability of 100/1001, the “upgrade sign” with a probability of 300/1001, and the “pre-cut sign” with a probability of 300/1001. Therefore, according to the distribution mode of the random values for the first effect distribution in the first predictive effect distribution table TA, when the variation pattern P1, P2, P3A is designated, the effect content of the predictive effect is “logo” The ratio at which “predictor” is selected and the ratio at which any one of “upgrade precursor” and “sword precursor” is selected are the same ratio (both are 30/1001). Further, according to the first predictive effect distribution table TA, when the big hit fluctuation pattern P3B is designated, it is easier to select the upgrade sign or the sword sign than the logo sign when the special symbol ZA is designated. When ZB is designated, it is easier to select the logo sign than the upgrade sign or the sword sign. Further, according to the first indication effect distribution table TA, when the fluctuation pattern P2 specifying the loss reduction change is specified, the upgrade indication cannot be selected as the indication content of the indication effect.

Next, the case where the production control CPU 31a designates the variation patterns P4 to P6 (variation cycle × multiple times) with the variation pattern designation command will be described.
When the variation patterns P4 to P6 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value of the second effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and based on the read value of the second effect distribution random number. The type of continuous effect is determined with reference to the continuous effect distribution table TB shown in FIG. At this time, when the variation pattern P4A, P5A for deviation reach variation is designated, the production control CPU 31a continuously reproduces the effect based on the read second production distribution random number value and the designated variation pattern. The type of continuous effect is determined with reference to the minute table TB. In addition, when the variation pattern P4B, P5B, P6 for jackpot variation is designated, the effect control CPU 31a further stops the symbol in addition to the read value of the second effect distribution random number and the designated variation pattern. The type of continuous effect is determined with reference to the continuous effect distribution table TB based on the jackpot symbol (special symbol) designated by the designation command.

  The continuous effect distribution table TB is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 8, in the continuous production allocation table TB, it is divided into a special design ZA (probability big hit) and a special design ZB (non-probable big hit), and the logo is continuous as the type of continuous production for each variation pattern. An effect and a continuous sword effect are associated with each other. Then, in the continuous effect distribution table TB, for each continuous effect, the value of the second effect distribution random number is a numerical value that can be taken by this second effect distribution random number (all 900 patterns from 0 to 899). (Number) is assigned by a predetermined number. According to the continuous effect distribution table TB, for example, when the variation pattern P4A is specified, the “logo continuous effect” has a probability of 450/900, and the “sword continuous effect” has a probability of 450/900. Can be determined. Similarly, according to the continuous effect distribution table TB, for example, when the variation pattern P4B is specified and the special symbol ZA is specified, the “logo continuous effect” has a probability of 100/900. Can be determined with a probability of 800/900.

  According to the distribution mode of the random numbers for second effect distribution in the continuous effect distribution table TB, when the variation patterns P4A and P5A of the outlier reach change are designated, the logo continuous effect and the sword continuous effect have the same probability. It is determined. Further, according to the continuous production distribution table TB, when the big hit variation pattern P4B, P5B, P6 is designated and the special symbol ZA is designated, the continuous production production is more effective than the logo continuous production. Is easier to determine. Further, according to the continuous production allocation table TB, when the big hit fluctuation pattern P4B, P5B, P6 is designated, and when the special symbol ZB is designated, the logo continuous production rather than the sword continuous production. Is easier to determine. On the other hand, when the big hit fluctuation pattern P4B, P5B, P6 is designated, the type of fluctuation pattern (number of fluctuation cycles) on condition that the same kind of special symbols ZA, ZB are designated. Regardless of the case, the determined ratio of each continuous production is the same.

  From such a configuration, in this embodiment, when the jackpot expectation changes according to the number of fluctuation cycles included in one symbol fluctuation game, while the number of fluctuation cycles is the same, The big hit expectation level is the same between logo productions. Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of a special symbol ZA in which the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) is a probable variation jackpot, it is easier to determine the continuous blade effect than the logo continuous effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, compared with a logo continuous production, when a sword continuous production becomes a big hit in this symbol variation game, it shows that there is a high possibility of becoming a probable big hit (special design ZA). Positioned as a continuous performance. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the logo continuous production is less likely to become a probable big hit (special symbol ZA) when it is a big hit in this symbol variation game, compared to the sword continuous production. It is positioned as a continuous production.

  When the type of the continuous effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a continues to determine whether or not the sign effect can be executed, and to select the effect content of the sign effect when it can be executed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and reads the read value of the first effect distribution random number, the specified variation pattern, and the determination. Based on the type of the continuous effect, the execution of the predictive effect is selected with reference to the second predictive effect distribution table TC shown in FIG. The second predictive effect distribution table TC is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 9, in the second predictive effect distribution table TC, the effect content of the predictive effect is associated with each variation pattern, and the first effect distribution is assigned to each effect content. Random numbers are assigned to a predetermined number of numerical values (all 1001 integer values from 0 to 1000) that can be taken by the first effect distribution random numbers. According to the second predictive effect distribution table TC, for example, when the variation pattern P4B is designated and the logo continuous effect is determined, “None” is 1001 with a probability of 51/1001. A “logo sign” can be selected with a probability of 950 minutes. Similarly, when the fluctuation pattern P4B is designated and the continuous sword effect is determined, “None” is displayed with a probability of 51/1001, and “Upgrade sign” is displayed with a probability of 450/1001. The “sword sign” can be selected with a probability of 500/1001.

  When the execution of the logo continuous production is determined from the distribution mode of the random values for the first production distribution in the second production production distribution table TC, either “none” or “logo production” is selected. While it can be selected, the sword sign and the upgrade sign cannot be selected. In addition, in the second predictive effect allocation table TC, when execution of the continuous sword effect is determined, any one of “none”, “upgrade sign”, and “extract sign” can be selected, while “logo” “Indication” cannot be selected.

  As described above, the logo sign is a sign effect corresponding to the logo continuous effect, and the extraction sign and the upgrade sign are sign effects corresponding to the continuous character effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the sword sign and the upgrade sign are a big hit in the current symbol variation game compared to the logo sign, it indicates that there is a high possibility of becoming a probable big hit (special symbol ZA). Positioned as an indication effect. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the logo predictor is less likely to be a probable big hit (special symbol ZA) when it is a big hit in the current symbol change game, compared to the sword predictor and the upgrade predictor. It is positioned as an indication effect that shows. Moreover, in this embodiment, irrespective of the designated variation pattern and the determined type of continuous effect, the determined ratio of execution of the predictive effect corresponding to the determined continuous effect is the same. For this reason, in this embodiment, the high possibility that the continuous production | generation corresponding to a sword sign and the upgrade sign and a logo sign will be performed becomes the same.

  Then, when the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of continuous effect, whether or not to execute the predictive effect, and the effect content when the predictive effect is executable, the effect display device 11 according to the determined content. Is controlled and the movement of each movable body KK, RK is controlled to execute the symbol variation game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a specific effect control means. Hereinafter, it demonstrates in detail according to FIG.10 and FIG.11.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the CPU 31a for effect control decides to execute the logo predictor based on the designation of the variation pattern P2, it is 2.5 after the symbol variation game (first variation cycle) is started. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the logo sign is displayed as an image for a second. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines to execute the sword sign based on the designation of the variation pattern P2, it is 2 after the symbol variation game (first variation cycle) is started. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the warning sign is displayed as an image until 5 seconds elapse. Then, as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), the effect control CPU 31a to which the variation pattern P2 is designated temporarily stops and sequentially displays the symbols in each column with the variation content of the deviation shortening variation and includes the reach. In addition to deriving the missing symbol, the symbol variation game is terminated by definitely displaying the symbols of all the columns when the symbol stop command is input.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when the effect control CPU 31a decides to execute the logo sign based on the designation of the variation pattern P1, it is 2.5 after the symbol variation game (first variation cycle) is started. Until the second elapses, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the logo sign is displayed as an image. As shown in FIG. 10 (d), when the CPU 31a for effect control decides to execute the sword sign based on the designation of the variation pattern P1, it is 2.5 after the symbol variation game (first variation cycle) is started. Until the second elapses, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the sword sign is displayed as an image. As shown in FIG. 10 (e), when the effect control CPU 31a determines to execute the upgrade sign based on the designation of the change pattern P1, the logo sign is displayed within 2.5 seconds after the start of the symbol change game. After the elapse of 2.5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the sword sign is displayed for 2.5 seconds.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 10C to 10E, the effect control CPU 31a, to which the fluctuation pattern P1 is specified, temporarily stops and sequentially displays the symbols in each column with the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation and includes the reach. In addition to deriving the missing symbol, the symbol variation game is terminated by definitely displaying the symbols of all the columns when the symbol stop command is input.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (f), when the CPU 31a for effect control decides to execute the “logo sign” based on the designation of the variation pattern P3, it is 2 after the symbol variation game (first variation cycle) has started. Until the 5 seconds elapse, the effect display device 11 is controlled such that the logo sign is displayed as an image. As shown in FIG. 10 (g), when the effect control CPU 31a decides to execute the upgrade sign based on the designation of the variation pattern P3, the logo sign is displayed within 2.5 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game. After the elapse of 2.5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the sword sign is displayed for 2.5 seconds. As shown in FIG. 10 (h), when the CPU 31a for effect control decides to execute the sword sign based on the designation of the variation pattern P3, it is 2.5 after the symbol variation game (first variation cycle) is started. Until the second elapses, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the sword sign is displayed as an image.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 10 (f) to 10 (h), the effect control CPU 31 a displays the left column (first stop column) after 8 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game and the right column after 11 seconds. The same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the (second stop column) to form a reach, and after 12 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, the reach effect is executed while the middle column symbol is variably displayed. After that, at the end of the fluctuation time specified by the fluctuation pattern P3, the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column, and the big hit symbol or the off symbol symbol is derived, and the symbols of all the columns are fixedly stopped by the input of the symbol stop command. Display and finish the symbol variation game. For this reason, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1 and the variation pattern P3, the execution of each predictive effect is performed from the start of the symbol variation game until the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column (second stop column). The timing and the timing for temporarily stopping and displaying the symbols are the same timing.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the CPU 31a for effect control decides to execute the logo continuous effect based on the designation of the change pattern P5, after the change cycle starts in each change cycle. Until 2.5 seconds elapse, the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the logo sign is displayed as an image. In addition, since the CPU 31a for effect control has decided to execute the logo continuous effect (variation cycle × 3 times), in each variation cycle, after 2.5 seconds from the start of each variation cycle, 1.5. The operation of the logo movable body RK is controlled so that the logo effect is executed over the second.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), when the CPU 31a for effect control determines the execution of the continuous sword effect based on the designation of the variation pattern P5, and when the execution of the “sword sign” is determined, The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the sword sign is displayed as an image until 2.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation cycle. In addition, since the production control CPU 31a has decided to execute the continuous sword production (fluctuation cycle × 3 times), the fluctuation cycle starts in the first (first) and third (final) fluctuation cycles. After the lapse of 10 seconds, the operation of the sword movable body KK is controlled so that the sword effect is executed until 1 second elapses. In addition, in the second variation cycle, the effect control CPU 31a moves the sword movable body KK so that the sword rendering effect is executed after 4 seconds from the start of the variation cycle until 1 second elapses. To control the operation.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the CPU 31a for effect control determines the execution of the continuous sword effect based on the specification of the change pattern P5 and determines the execution of the advance sign, the change is performed in the first change cycle. The effect display device 11 is controlled so that the logo sign is displayed as an image over 2.5 seconds after the cycle starts. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the sign of the cutting blade is displayed for 2.5 seconds after 2.5 seconds from the start of the first fluctuation cycle. In the second and third fluctuation cycles, the production control CPU 31a displays the production display device 11 so that the sword sign is displayed for 2.5 seconds after the start of each fluctuation cycle. Control. In addition, since the production control CPU 31a has decided to execute the continuous sword production (fluctuation cycle × 3 times), the fluctuation cycle starts in the first (first) and third (final) fluctuation cycles. After the lapse of 10 seconds, the operation of the sword movable body KK is controlled so that the sword effect is executed until 1 second elapses. In addition, in the second variation cycle, the effect control CPU 31a moves the sword movable body KK so that the sword rendering effect is executed after 4 seconds from the start of the variation cycle until 1 second elapses. To control the operation.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11C, the production control CPU 31a temporarily stops and sequentially displays the symbols in each column with the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation in the first fluctuation cycle, and starts the symbol fluctuation game. After 12 seconds, an outlier design that does not include reach is derived and the fluctuation cycle is terminated. The effect control CPU 31a starts changing the symbols in all rows again and starts the second changing cycle as 12 seconds elapse from the start of the symbol changing game. The CPU 31a for effect control temporarily stops and displays the symbols in each row in order with the fluctuation contents of the shortened fluctuation in the second fluctuation cycle, and includes reach after 6 seconds (elapsed time = 18 seconds) from the start of the second fluctuation cycle. The missing symbol is derived to complete the fluctuation cycle. The CPU 31a for effect control starts the variation cycle of the last time (third time) by starting the variation of the symbols in all rows again with the passage of 6 seconds (elapsed time = 18 seconds) from the start of the second variation cycle. Let Then, the CPU 31a for effect control has 11 seconds (elapsed time) in the left column (first stop column) after the elapse of 8 seconds (elapsed time = 26 seconds) from the start of the last variation cycle in the last variation cycle. After the elapse of time (29 seconds), the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column (second stop column) to form a reach. Then, after 12 seconds (elapsed time = 30 seconds) have elapsed from the start of the last fluctuation cycle, the effect control CPU 31a executes the reach effect while the middle symbols are variably displayed. After that, the effect control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the symbols in the middle row at the end of the variation time specified by the variation pattern P5, derives the jackpot symbol or the off symbol, and is triggered by the input of the symbol stop command. The symbol change game is terminated by displaying the symbols in the line in a fixed stop display.

  When the variation pattern P4 (variation cycle × 2 times) or the variation pattern P6 (variation cycle × 4 times) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a sets the variation pattern P5 for the first (first) variation cycle. The effect display device 11 and the movable bodies KK and RK are controlled in the same manner as in the first fluctuation cycle in the case of being designated. In addition, when the variation pattern P4 or the variation pattern P6 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a regards the last variation cycle in the same manner as the last (third) variation cycle when the variation pattern P5 is designated. The effect display device 11 and each movable body KK, RK are controlled. In addition, when the variation pattern P6 is specified, the effect control CPU 31a performs the second and third variation cycles in the same manner as the effect display device 11 and each of the second variation cycles when the variation pattern P5 is specified. The movable bodies KK and RK are controlled.

  For this reason, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P4 to P6 (variation cycle × multiple times), the execution timing of each indication effect and the symbols of each column are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first and last variation cycles. The timing is the same as that of the normal variation symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P1. In the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P5 and P6, in the variation cycle other than the first and last rounds, the execution timing of each indication effect and the timing at which symbols in each column are temporarily displayed are the variation pattern P2. It becomes the same as the symbol variation game of the offshoot reduction variation based on it.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to notify the development of the current symbol variation game according to the content of the effect of the sign effect executed in each variation cycle and the type of continuous effect. This will be specifically described below.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that a logo continuous effect corresponding to the logo sign may be executed in the current symbol change game from the situation in which the logo sign is executed in the first fluctuation cycle. In addition, after the logo sign is executed in the first fluctuation cycle, it can be recognized that there is a possibility that the sword sign may be continuously executed.

  Also, when the logo predictor is executed, it is recognized that the probability of a probable big hit is less when the big win in this symbol variation game is executed than when the sword predictor or the upgrade predictor is executed. Can be. Further, in this embodiment, the big hit expectation is higher than the case where only the logo predictor is executed (variation cycle × 1 time) from the situation where the logo continuous effect is executed (variation cycle × multiple times). Can be recognized, and it can be recognized that the big hit expectation increases as the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the logo continuous production increases. Also, in the present embodiment, from the situation where the logo continuous effect is executed, if the big win in the current symbol variation game, compared to the case where the continuous sword effect is executed, there is a low possibility of a probable big hit Can be recognized.

  Further, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that a continuous sword effect corresponding to the sword sign and the upgrade sign may be executed in the current symbol variation game from the situation where the sword sign or the upgrade sign is executed in the first fluctuation cycle. Can be recognized. In addition, when a sword sign or upgrade sign is executed, if a big hit is made in this symbol variation game, there is a higher possibility of a probable big hit than when a logo sign is executed. It can be recognized. Further, in the present embodiment, the big hit expectation is compared with the case where only the extraction sword or upgrade indication is executed (variation cycle × 1 time) from the situation where the continuous sword production is executed (variation cycle × multiple times). It is possible to recognize that the jackpot expectation increases as the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the continuous sword effect increases. Also, in the present embodiment, from the situation where the continuous sword effect is executed, if the big win in the current symbol variation game, compared to the case where the logo continuous effect is executed, there is a high possibility that the probable big win Can be recognized.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even when a symbol variation game consisting of a small number of variation cycles is executed, a sword continuous production and a symptom production corresponding to the sword continuous production (a sword sign or upgrade) It can be expected that it will be a promising big hit by being executed. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even if a logo continuous production that is unlikely to be a probable big hit or a logo predictor corresponding to the logo continuous production is executed, a pattern consisting of a large number of fluctuation cycles. When a variation game is executed, it can be expected that the current symbol variation game will be a big hit. Also, from the situation where the symbol variation game consisting of a large number of fluctuation cycles is executed with the sword continuous performance and the predictive performance corresponding to the sword continuous performance, it will be a big hit and a promising big hit in this symbol variation game. Recognize that there is a high possibility.

According to the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In this embodiment, while predicting the jackpot expectation by the number of unit fluctuations (fluctuation cycles) accompanied by the sign effect and the start notification effect, the sign effect and the start notification effect executed in each unit variation The player can be notified of whether or not he / she will be a promising big hit (type of jackpot) by (sword effect and logo production). That is, for example, even if the number of unit fluctuations (fluctuation cycles) is small, there is a low possibility that a big hit will occur due to a sign effect (sword sign or upgrade sign) corresponding to a continuous sword effect or a continuous sword effect. However, if it is a big hit, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a high possibility of a probable big hit. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the number of unit fluctuations (fluctuation cycles) is small, it can be expected to be a promising big hit, and the interest of the player can be improved.

  (2) In particular, in this embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is notified by the number of fluctuation cycles included in one symbol fluctuation game. For this reason, it is expected that a big hit will be given according to the number of fluctuation cycles included in one symbol fluctuation game, and the expectation that it will be a promising big hit even if the number of fluctuation cycles is small. , The interest of the player can be improved.

  (3) When a symbol variation game including a predetermined number of variation cycles is executed with a sword continuous effect or a sign effect corresponding to the sword continuation effect, a symbol variation game including a larger number of variation cycles is displayed as a logo. It is notified that the degree of big hit expectation is low compared with the case where it is executed with a sign or a logo effect, and when the big hit is high, there is a high possibility of a probable big hit.

  (4) In the present embodiment, whether or not there is a high probability of a promising big hit in the case of a big hit is notified by a start notification effect (logo effect or sword effect) that constitutes a continuous effect or a sign effect. . Therefore, it is possible to provide a game effect that is easier for the player to understand, and to further improve the expectation for the continuous effect.

  (5) In the present embodiment, there is a possibility that a sword sign (that is, an upgrade sign) is continuously executed even when the logo sign is executed. Therefore, even if the logo sign is executed in the first unit variation (variation cycle), it is possible to maintain the player's expectation.

  (6) In the present embodiment, in the variation patterns P4 to P6 that specify the symbol variation game composed of two or more variation cycles, the variation content in which the reach effect is performed is identified. Therefore, from the situation where the start notification effect corresponding to the sign effect is executed after the sign effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the current symbol change game includes a plurality of change cycles, and the reach effect is It is possible to make sure that it is done.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments, and the overlapping description is omitted or simplified.

  In the first embodiment, a variation cycle performed during one symbol variation game is defined as one unit variation, and a special variation effect is configured by a symbol variation game composed of one or a plurality of variation cycles. . Instead, the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that a special variation effect is configured by one or more symbol variation games, with one symbol variation game as unit variation. ing. The continuous effect of the present embodiment is executed by displaying a sign effect and a start notification effect (logo effect or sword effect) for each symbol variation game for a plurality of symbol variation games. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation game in which a single predictive effect is performed without a start notification effect is a special variation effect composed of one symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, in order to simplify the description, the description will be made assuming that the variation patterns P4 to P6 including a plurality of variation cycles are omitted from the variation patterns prepared in the first embodiment.

  First, the special symbol input process executed by the main control CPU 30a will be described with reference to FIG. In the special symbol input process of the present embodiment, the processes of steps SA1 to SA4 similar to the special symbol input process of the first embodiment are performed, while the prefetch command setting process is performed following the process of step SA4. Only different in. Hereinafter, the prefetch command setting process will be mainly described.

  In the process of step SA4, the main control CPU 30a, as in the first embodiment, uses various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number, the reach determination random number, and the special symbol distribution). (Random value) is read out from the main control RAM 30c and obtained, and the value is set in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the reserved storage number. The main control CPU 30a, which has finished the process of step SA4, continuously executes the prefetch command setting process.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the look-ahead command setting process, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the jackpot determination random number acquired in step SA4 with the common value of the aforementioned jackpot determination values, and the two values match. It is determined in advance whether or not to do so. That is, in step SB1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in step SA4 is in the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state in the big hit lottery. Even if it is a big hit, it is determined. If the determination result in step SB1 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired in step SA4 is the special symbol ZA for the probability variation big hit. Is determined (step SB2).

  When the determination result in step SB2 is affirmative (in the case of special symbol ZA), the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and also reads a read-ahead command corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. “E1HxxH” is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SB3). Note that a value indicating the number of reserved memories is set in “xxH” indicated in the lower byte of each prefetch command. For example, when “01H” is set as the lower byte, it indicates that the number of reserved memories is one, and when “03H” is set as the lower byte, the number of reserved memories is three. It shows that. Therefore, the prefetch command “E1HxxH” becomes a control command that can specify the probability change big hit regardless of whether or not it is in the probability change state and the number of reserved memories at the time of prior determination of whether or not it is a big hit. It should be noted that the number of reserved memories confirmed by the main control CPU 30a in the process of step SB3 is the updated number of reserved memories added by 1 in step SA3. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  If the determination result in step SB2 is negative (in the case of special symbol ZB), the main control CPU 30a checks the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c and corresponds to the confirmed number of reserved memories. The prefetch command “E2HxxH” is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SB4). Therefore, the prefetch command “E2HxxH” is a control command that can specify the non-probability big hit regardless of whether or not it is in a probable change state and the number of reserved memories at the time of prior determination as to whether or not it is a big win. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  If the determination result in step SB1 is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the big hit determination random number acquired in step SA4 with the non-common value in the aforementioned big hit determination value, and the two values match. It is determined whether or not to perform (step SB5). That is, in step SB5, the main control CPU 30a wins the symbol variation game based on the start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in step SA4 only when the game state at the big win lottery is a probable change state. It is determined beforehand whether or not. If the determination result in step SB5 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit symbol (special symbol) corresponding to the value of the special symbol distribution random number acquired in step SA4 is the special symbol ZA for probability variation big hit. Is determined (step SB6).

  When the determination result of step SB6 is affirmative (in the case of the special symbol ZA), the main control CPU 30a checks the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and also reads a read-ahead command corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories “E3HxxH” is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SB7). Accordingly, the prefetch command “E3HxxH” is a control command that can be a probable big hit only in the case of a probable change state and can specify the number of stored memories at the time of prior determination as to whether or not it is a big win. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step SB6 is negative (in the case of special symbol ZB), the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c is confirmed, and a prefetch command “E4HxxH” corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories is issued. Output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SB8). Therefore, the prefetch command “E4HxxH” is a control command that can determine the number of pending storages at the time of a prior determination of whether or not it is a non-probable change big hit only in the case of a probable change state and whether or not it is a big win. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  If the determination result in step SB5 is negative (in the case of failure), the main control CPU 30a compares the reach determination random number value acquired in step SA4 with the reach determination value, and whether both values match. It is determined whether or not (step SB9). In other words, in step SB9, the main control CPU 30a determines in advance whether or not the symbol variation game based on the start-pending ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in step SA4 will be out of reach. When the determination result of step SB9 is affirmative (in the case of a loss reach fluctuation), the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and also reads a read-ahead command corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. "E5HxxH" is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SB10). Therefore, the prefetch command “E5HxxH” is a control command that can specify the reserved storage number at the time of the determination of whether or not to reach out of reach and whether or not to reach. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process.

  When the determination result in step SB9 is negative (in the case of failure), the main control CPU 30a confirms the number of reserved memories stored in the main control RAM 30c, and reads the read-ahead command corresponding to the confirmed number of reserved memories. “E6HxxH” is output to the effect control board 31 (effect control CPU 31a) (step SB11). Therefore, the prefetch command “E6HxxH” is a control command that can specify the number of reserved memories at the time of pre-determining whether or not the change is out of order and whether or not the big hit (reach). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the prefetch command setting process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the prefetch command setting process functions as a hit determination unit and a hit type determination unit.

Next, an effect setting process executed when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a prefetch command from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a) will be described.
When the effect control CPU 31a inputs each prefetch command from the main control CPU 30a, the input prefetch command (the value of the control command) is stored in the effect control RAM 31c associated with the reserved storage number specified by the command. Store (set) in the area. In the effect control RAM 31c of this embodiment, four storage areas respectively associated with the numbers of reserved memories 1 to 4 are set. For example, when the prefetch command “E1H03H” is input from the main control CPU 30a, the presentation control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command “E1H03H” in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number 3 in the presentation control RAM 31c. Similarly, when the prefetch command “E6H01H” (displacement fluctuation) is input from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch command “E6H01H” in the area associated with the number of reserved memories 1 in the effect control RAM 31c. Let

  In addition, every time the CPU 31a for effect control is instructed by the main control CPU 30a to end the symbol variation game (inputs a symbol stop command), the CPU 31a for the effect is set to the reserved memory number obtained by subtracting -1 (1 subtraction) from the current reserved memory number. An update storage process (a so-called shift process) for newly storing the pre-read command in association with the effect control RAM 31c is executed. Specifically, the CPU 31a for effect control corresponds to the prefetch command stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number n (n = 2 to 4) corresponding to the reserved memory number n-1 (1 to 3). It is stored in the attached storage area. Note that the prefetch command stored in the storage area associated with the pending storage number 1 is overwritten (that is, erased) by the prefetch command stored in the pending storage number 2 as the update storage process is executed. .

  For example, when the prefetch command “E1H03H” is stored in the storage area associated with the reserved storage number 3, when the symbol stop command is input, the prefetch command “E1H03H” is associated with the reserved memory number 2. Stored in the storage area. In addition, when the pre-read command “E6H01H” is stored in the storage area associated with the reserved memory number 1, when the symbol stop command is input, the pre-read command “E6H01H” is associated with the reserved memory number 2. Overwritten by the value of the prefetch command stored in the storage area. According to such a configuration, the look-ahead command corresponding to the start holding ball stored in the main control RAM 30c in response to the detection of the winning at the start winning port 15 is a symbol variation game based on the corresponding start holding ball. Until it is finished, it is stored and held in the effect control RAM 31c.

  Returning to the description of the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 31a storing the prefetch command executes continuous effects based on the prefetch command input from the main control CPU 30a and the prefetch command storage state in the effect control RAM 31c. Decide whether to allow or not. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute a continuous effect for the symbol variation game (pending symbol variation game) for the number of reserved memories specified by the prefetch command. .

  When the input prefetch command is either “E3HxxH” or “E4HxxH”, the effect control CPU 31a that stores the prefetch command uniquely determines the non-execution of the continuous effect and ends the effect setting process. That is, when it is determined in advance that a big hit is made only when the gaming state is a probable change state, the continuous effect is not executed. In addition, when the prefetch command that is input is any one of “E1HxxH”, “E2HxxH”, “E5HxxH”, and “E6HxxH”, the effect control CPU 31a has two reserved memory numbers specified for the input prefetch command. It is determined whether or not the number is plural. That is, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution of a plurality of symbol variation games is suspended. If this determination result is negative (if the number of stored memories is 1 or less), the non-execution of the continuous effect is uniquely determined and the effect setting process is terminated. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories specified in the prefetch command is two or more, the effect control CPU 31a stores the prefetch commands “E1HxxH” to the storage areas associated with the reserve memory numbers 1 to 4 in the effect control RAM 31c. It is determined whether any of “E5HxxH” is stored. When the determination result is affirmative, the effect control CPU 31a uniquely determines non-execution of the continuous effect and ends the effect setting process. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game that is already on hold includes a symbol variation game with a big hit variation or a symbol variation game with an outlier reach variation, the non-continuous effect is determined based on the input of a new look-ahead command. Decide on execution.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of whether or not any one of the prefetch commands “E1HxxH” to “E5HxxH” is stored is negative, the effect control CPU 31a receives the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c. Get the value of. Then, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the continuous effect can be executed with reference to the execution determination table TD shown in FIG. 13 based on the acquired value of the first effect distribution random number and the input prefetch command. . Executability determination table TD is stored in effect control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 13, in the execution feasibility determination table TD, the value of the first effect distribution random number for each combination of the variation content of the symbol variation game that can be specified by the prefetch command and the number of reserved memories (2 to 4). However, a predetermined number is distributed among the possible numerical values of the first effect distribution random numbers (all 1001 integer values from 0 to 1000). For example, according to the executability determination table TD, the CPU 31a for effect control has a probability of 0/1001 when the number of reserved storage is three and “out” is designated by the prefetch command. When “out of reach” is designated, execution of the continuous performance is determined with a probability of 100/1001. Further, according to the execution determination table TD, the CPU 31a for effect control has a probability of 500/1001 when the number of reserved memories is three and “probability big hit” is designated by the prefetch command. When “non-probable big hit” is designated, the execution of the continuous performance is determined with a probability of 500/1001.

  In the present embodiment, according to the distribution mode of the random numbers for the first effect distribution in the execution determination table TD, the “holding” specified by the prefetch command is specified when “out” is designated by the prefetch command. When the number is two, the execution of the continuous effect can be determined. On the other hand, when the number of reserved storage is three or four, the execution of the continuous effect cannot be determined. Further, in the present embodiment, when “out of reach” is designated by the prefetch command, and the number of reserved storages designated by the prefetch command is two or three, it is possible to determine whether or not the continuous effect can be executed. Thus, when the number of reserved memories is four, it is not possible to determine whether continuous production can be performed. Further, in this embodiment, when “probable big hit” or “non-probable big hit” is designated by the prefetch command, the number of pending storages designated by the prefetch command is 2 to 4 continuously. The execution of the production can be determined.

  For this reason, when the continuous production of the present embodiment is executed for three or more symbol variation games, among the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous production, in the final symbol variation game, reach or It is positioned as a reach confirmation effect that can be recognized as a big hit. In addition, when the continuous effect of this embodiment is executed for four symbol variation games, it is determined that the last symbol variation game among the symbol variation games targeted for the continuous effect will be a big hit. It is positioned as a jackpot finalizing effect that can be recognized visually. And in this embodiment, the last time among the symbol variation games which comprise a special variation effect, so that the frequency | count of the symbol variation game which comprises a special variation effect increases in order of 1, 2, 3, and 4 times. The big hit expectation degree that the symbol variation game becomes a big hit becomes high. In other words, in the present embodiment, as the number of symbol variation games constituting the special variation effect increases in the order of 1, 2, 3, and 4 in this order, the combined proportion of the proportions selected in the case of being out of jackpot The ratio selected for the big hit in the case becomes higher. Control related to the execution of a special variation effect (single predictive effect) composed of one symbol variation game will be described later. In the following description, among the symbol variation games that are the targets of continuous effects, the last symbol variation game may be simply referred to as “the last symbol variation game”. In the present embodiment, the number of symbol variation games is 1 to 3 times, and 4 times is the second number.

  When the execution of the continuous effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value of the second effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c and outputs the read value of the second effect distribution random number and the read-ahead command. Based on the specified variation content, the type of continuous effect is determined with reference to the continuous effect distribution table TE shown in FIG. The continuous effect distribution table TE is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 14, in the continuous production allocation table TE, the variation contents specified in the prefetch command are divided into the detachment, outlier reach, special symbol ZA (probability variation big hit), and special symbol ZB (non-probability variation big hit). For each variation, a logo continuous effect and a sword continuous effect are associated as continuous effect types. Then, in the continuous effect distribution table TE, for each continuous effect, the second effect distribution random number value is a numerical value that can be taken by the second effect distribution random number (all 900 patterns from 0 to 899). (Number) is assigned by a predetermined number. According to the continuous production allocation table TE, for example, when the shift reach is specified in the pre-read command, the “logo continuous production” has a probability of 450/900 and the probability of 450/900 “ "Direction" can be determined.

  In the present embodiment, according to the distribution aspect of the random number for second effect distribution in the continuous effect distribution table TE, when the deviation content or the outreach reach is specified as the variation content in the prefetch command, The continuous performance can be determined at the same rate. Further, according to the continuous performance distribution table TE, when the probable big hit (special symbol ZA) is designated as the variation content in the prefetch command, the continuous sword effect is easier to select than the logo continuous performance. On the other hand, according to the continuous effect distribution table TE, when the non-probable big hit (special symbol ZB) is specified as the change content in the prefetch command, the logo continuous effect is easier to select than the sword continuous effect. .

  With this configuration, in the present embodiment, the expectation of jackpot increases as the number of symbol variation games that are subject to continuous performance increases, while the symbol variation game that is subject to continuous performance is increased. When the number of times is the same, the big hit expectation degree is the same between the sword continuous production and the logo continuous production. Further, in the present embodiment, when the probable big hit (special symbol ZA) is specified as the variation content in the prefetch command, the continuous sword effect is more easily determined than the continuous logo effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the continuous sword effect is more likely to be a probable big hit (special symbol ZA) when the last symbol change game is a big win, compared to the logo continuous production. Positioned as a continuous performance. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the logo continuous production is less likely to become a probable big hit (special design ZA) when the final symbol variation game is a big hit, compared to the sword continuous production. It is positioned as a continuous production.

  When the type of continuous effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value of the continuous effect flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c in accordance with the determined content. The continuous effect flag includes a logo continuous effect flag indicating that the logo continuous effect is executed and a sword continuous effect flag indicating that the sword continuous effect is executed. In addition, the value of each continuous effect flag indicates the remaining number of symbol variation games that execute the corresponding continuous effect. For example, when the value of the logo continuous effect flag is “3”, it indicates that the logo continuous effect is executed for three symbol variation games.

  In addition, when the execution control logo 31a is determined to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a sets the number of reserved memories specified by the input pre-read command to the logo continuous effect flag. In addition, when the execution control CPU 31a decides to execute the sword continuous effect, the CPU 31a sets the reserved memory number specified by the input prefetch command in the sword continuous effect flag. For example, when the prefetch command “E1H03H” is input and the execution of the logo continuous effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a sets “3” in the logo continuous effect flag, When the execution of the continuous performance is decided, “3” is set to the sword continuous performance flag.

  When the type of the continuous effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a continues to determine whether or not to execute the predictive effect in the symbol variation game that is the target of the continuous effect, and to select the effect content of the predictive effect when it can be executed. Execute. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a reads the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and the read random number value, the variation content specified by the prefetch command, and the continuous effect. Based on the type, referring to the third predictive effect distribution table TF shown in FIG. 15, whether or not the predictive effect can be executed and the effect content of the predictive effect when it can be executed are selected. This third predictive effect distribution table TF is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. As shown in FIG. 15, in the third predictive effect distribution table TF, the effect content of the predictive effect is associated with each variation content specified by the prefetch command, divided into the types of continuous effects, and for each effect content Thus, a predetermined number of random numbers for the first effect distribution are allocated from among the numerical values that can be taken by the value of the first effect distribution random number (all 1001 integer values from 0 to 1000).

  According to the third predictive effect distribution table TF, for example, when the probable big hit (special symbol ZA) is specified as the change content by the look-ahead command and the logo continuous effect is determined, 51/1001 “None” can be selected with a probability of 950, and “Logo sign” can be selected with a probability of 950/1001. Similarly, when a probabilistic big hit (special symbol ZA) is specified as the variation content in the pre-read command, and the sword continuous production is determined, “None” has a probability of 51/1001, 1001 min. The “upgrade sign” can be selected with a probability of 450, and the “sword sign” can be selected with a probability of 500/1001.

  In the present embodiment, when the execution of the logo continuous effect is determined from the distribution mode of the random numbers for the first effect distribution in the third predictive effect distribution table TF, “None” and “Logo predictor” are determined. ”Can be selected, while the warning sign and the upgrade sign cannot be selected. In addition, in the third predictive effect allocation table TF, when execution of the continuous sword effect is determined, any of “none”, “upgrade sign”, and “extract sign” can be selected, while “logo” “Indication” cannot be selected.

  In the present embodiment, the logo sign is a sign effect corresponding to the logo continuous effect, and the extraction sign and the upgrade sign are sign effects corresponding to the continuous character effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, it is highly likely that the sword sign and the upgrade sign are likely to become a probable big hit (special symbol ZA) when the last symbol change game is a big hit compared to the logo sign. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the logo predictor is a probable big hit (special symbol ZA) when the last symbol variation game is a big hit compared to the sword sign and the upgrade sign. It is positioned as an indication effect indicating that there is a low possibility that In the present embodiment, the execution of the predictive effect corresponding to the determined continuous effect is determined at the same rate regardless of the number of symbol variation games to be executed for each continuous effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, the high possibility that the continuous production | generation corresponding to a sword sign and the upgrade sign and a logo sign will be performed becomes the same.

  When the effect content of the sign effect is determined, the effect control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the determined effect content of the sign effect in the sign effect flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The indication effect flag indicates that the indication effect is not executed when “0” is set as the value thereof, indicates that the logo indication is executed when “1” is set, and “2” is set. If it is set, it indicates the execution of the upgrade sign, and if “3” is set, it indicates the execution of the extraction sign.

Next, a continuous effect execution process executed when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command will be described.
First, in the continuous effect execution process, when the effect control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command, whether or not the logo continuous effect flag or the sword continuous effect flag is set in the effect control RAM 31c (is 1 or more? Or not).

  When the logo continuous effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 31a selects movable object effect data corresponding to the logo effect. The effect control CPU 31a refers to the value of the sign effect flag, and selects image display data of an effect image corresponding to the logo sign when the sign effect flag is set to “1”. When the indication effect flag is not set (when “0” is set), the effect control CPU 31a does not select the image display data of the effect image and does not execute the indication effect.

  When the extracted sword continuous effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 31a refers to the value of the sign effect flag. When the sign effect flag is set to “3 (sword effect)”, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data for the effect image corresponding to the sign indication and the movable object effect data corresponding to the sign effect. To do. In addition, when the sign effect flag is not set (when “0” is set), the effect control CPU 31a does not select the image display data for the effect image, does not execute the sign effect, and performs the sword effect. The movable body effect data corresponding to is selected.

  In addition, when the indication effect flag is set to “2 (promotion sign)”, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the executed flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c is set. When the executed flag indicates “1” as its value, it indicates that the upgrade sign has been executed. On the other hand, when “0” is set as the value thereof, the upgrade sign is displayed. Indicates that has not been executed. When the executed flag is set (in the case of “1”), the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the effect image corresponding to the sword sign and the movable object effect data corresponding to the sword effect. .

  In addition, when the executed flag is not set (in the case of “0”), the effect control CPU 31a further changes the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command to the variation pattern P1 (displacement normal variation), variation pattern P3A ( It is determined whether it is any one of the loss reach) and the fluctuation pattern P3B (big hit fluctuation). When any one of the variation patterns P1 and P3 is designated, the effect control CPU 31a performs image display data of the effect image corresponding to the logo predictor and the sword predictor in order to execute the upgrade predictor in the current symbol change game. The image display data of the effect image corresponding to is selected. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a also selects the movable object effect data corresponding to the extraction effect. Then, the effect control CPU 31a sets “1” in the executed flag.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern P2 (displacement shortening variation) is designated, the effect control CPU 31a executes the logo predictor without executing the upgrade predictor in the current symbol variation game, so that the effect image corresponding to the logo predictor is displayed. Image display data and movable body effect data corresponding to the logo effect are selected. In addition, when the executed flag is set (in the case of “1”), the effect control CPU 31a executes image extraction signs in the current symbol variation game, and thus image display data of an effect image corresponding to the extraction signs. And movable body effect data corresponding to the sword effect are selected.

  If none of the continuous effect flags are set, the effect control CPU 31a continues to execute a single predictive effect (special variable effect consisting of one symbol variable game) in the current symbol variable game. Determine whether or not. Specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the value of the first effect distribution random number from the effect control RAM 31c, and can specify the acquired random value, the variation pattern designation command, and the stop symbol designation command. Based on the variation contents of the current symbol variation game, the effect contents of the sign effect are selected with reference to the fourth sign effect distribution table TG shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 31a recognizes whether the variation content of the symbol variation game is normal variation, loss reduction variation, loss reach variation, or jackpot variation based on the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command. To do. When the variation pattern P3B of the big hit variation is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 31a is based on the big hit symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command, the probability variation big hit (big hit symbol ZA), And a non-probable big hit (special symbol ZB).

  The fourth predictive effect distribution table TG is stored in the effect control ROM 31b. In the fourth predictive effect distribution table TG, the effect content of the predictive effect is associated with each variation content of the current symbol variation game, and the value of the first effect distribution random number is set for each effect content of the predictive effect. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values (all 1001 integer values from 0 to 1000) that can be taken by the first effect distribution random number. For example, when the variation content of the current symbol variation game is out of reach, the effect control CPU 31a gives “none” with a probability of 941/1001, “logo sign” with a probability of 30/1001, and 1001 minutes. The “upgrade sign” can be selected with a probability of 15 and the “extracted sign” with a probability of 15/1001. Similarly, for example, if the current symbol variation game is a jackpot variation of the probability variation big bonus (special symbol ZA), the effect control CPU 31a has a probability of 301/1001, “none”, and a probability of 100/1001. For the “logo sign”, the “upgrade sign” can be selected with a probability of 300/1001, and the “sword sign” can be selected with a probability of 300/1001.

  In the present embodiment, according to the distribution manner of the first effect distribution random numbers in the fourth predictive effect distribution table TG, when the deviation variation patterns P1, P2, P3A are designated, the predictive effect is displayed. The ratio at which “logo sign” is selected as the production content, and the ratio at which one of “upgrade sign” and “sword sign” is selected is the same ratio (both 30/1001). Further, according to the distribution mode of the random number value for the first effect distribution in the fourth predictive effect distribution table TG, when the variation pattern P2 of the loss shortening variation is designated, the effect content of the predictive effect is “upgrade “Indication” cannot be selected.

  Then, when “none” is selected as the effect content of the sign effect, the effect control CPU 31a does not select the image display data of the effect image and does not execute the sign effect. In addition, when “logo sign” is selected as the effect content of the sign effect, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the effect image corresponding to the logo sign. The effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the effect image corresponding to the sword sign when “sword sword sign” is selected as the effect content of the sign effect. The effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data of the effect image corresponding to the logo sign and the sword sign when “upgrade sign” is selected as the sign contents of the sign effect.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 based on the measured elapsed time and the image display data for the sign effect, and each sign effect (the logo sign and the sword sign) during the execution of the symbol variation game. ) Is executed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a controls the operation of each movable body KK, RK based on the measured elapsed time and the movable object effect data, and starts the notification effect (logo effect and swords) during the execution of the symbol variation game. Production).

  In addition, when the logo continuous effect flag or the sword continuous effect flag is set, the effect control CPU 31a sets the value of the continuous effect flag to −1 every time the symbol variation game ends (every time a symbol stop command is input). (Subtract 1). In addition, when the value of the continuous effect flag becomes 0 (zero) in association with the value of the continuous effect flag being -1 (1 subtraction), the effect control CPU 31a, Reset (clear) the value of the executed flag.

  Hereinafter, with respect to the control content when the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment causes the effect display device 11 to execute the indication effect, and the control content when the movable bodies KK and RK execute the start notification effect, FIG. This will be described with reference to FIG. Note that “first time”, “second time”, and “third time” shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 indicate the number of fluctuation cycles in the first embodiment, but in this embodiment, a symbol fluctuation game is displayed. It shall be read as the number of times.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A to 10H, the control executed by the effect control CPU 31a when the effect control CPU 31a decides to execute each predictive effect based on the fact that the continuous effect flag is not set. Since the contents are the same as the control contents when the variation patterns P1 to P3 are designated in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 11A shows a situation in which execution of the logo continuous effect and the logo predictor is determined with the input of the prefetch command “E5H03H” as a trigger. In FIG. 11 (a), a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 in the first symbol variation game, and the number of reserved memories immediately before the start of the second symbol variation game becomes four. A situation is shown in which the second symbol variation game is executed with the variation pattern P1 and the second symbol variation game is performed with the variation pattern P2. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the logo predictor is image-displayed in 2.5 seconds after the first to third symbol variation games are started. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a operates the logo movable body RK so that the logo effect is executed in 1.5 seconds after the lapse of 2.5 seconds from the start of each symbol change game in each symbol change game. To control. The details of the control performed by the CPU 31a for effect control when the execution of the logo continuous effect and the execution of the logo symptom are determined in response to the input of the prefetch commands “E1HxxH”, “E2HxxH”, and “E6HxxH”. The detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 11B shows a situation in which execution of the sword continuous effect and the execution of the sword sign is triggered by the input of the prefetch command “E5H03H”. Further, in FIG. 11B, a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 in the first symbol variation game, and the number of reserved memories immediately before the start of the second symbol variation game becomes four. A situation is shown in which the second symbol variation game is executed with the variation pattern P1 and the second symbol variation game is performed with the variation pattern P2. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the sword sign is displayed as an image over 2.5 seconds after the first to third symbol variation games are started. In addition, in the first and third (final) symbol variation games, the effect control CPU 31a performs a sword effect until 10 seconds have elapsed after each symbol variation game has started and until one second has elapsed. The operation of the sword movable body KK is controlled so as to be executed. In addition, in the second design variation game, the effect control CPU 31a moves the sword so that the sword production effect is executed after the elapse of 4 seconds from the start of the design variation game until 1 second elapses. Control the operation of KK. The details of the control performed by the CPU 31a for effect control are the same when the execution of the sword continuation effect and the execution of the sword sign is determined with the input of the prefetch commands "E1HxxH", "E2HxxH", and "E6HxxH". The detailed explanation is omitted.

  FIG. 11C shows a situation in which the execution of the continuous sword effect and the advance sign of the upgrade is triggered by the input of the prefetch command “E5H03H”. Further, in FIG. 11C, a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 in the first symbol variation game, and the number of reserved memories immediately before the start of the second symbol variation game becomes four. A situation is shown in which the second symbol variation game is executed with the variation pattern P1 and the second symbol variation game is performed with the variation pattern P2. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the logo sign is image-displayed within 2.5 seconds after the symbol change game is started in the first symbol change game. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the sign of the sword is displayed for 2.5 seconds after 2.5 seconds from the start of the first symbol variation game. The effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the sword sign is image-displayed in 2.5 seconds after the second and third symbol variation games are started. In addition, in the first and third (final) symbol variation games, the effect control CPU 31a performs a sword effect until 10 seconds have elapsed after each symbol variation game has started and until one second has elapsed. The operation of the sword movable body KK is controlled so as to be executed. In addition, in the second design variation game, the effect control CPU 31a moves the sword so that the sword production effect is executed after the elapse of 4 seconds from the start of the design variation game until 1 second elapses. Control the operation of KK.

  In addition, with the input of the pre-read command “E5H03H”, the execution of the continuous sword effect and the execution of the advance sign is decided, and the number of reserved memories immediately before the start of the first and second symbol variation games becomes four. A case where the first and second symbol variation games are executed with the variation pattern P2 will be described. In this case, in the first and second symbol variation games, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image of the logo sign within 2.5 seconds from the start of each symbol variation game. Control. In addition, in the first and second symbol change games, the effect control CPU 31a executes the logo effect for 1.5 seconds after 2.5 seconds from the start of each symbol change game. The operation of the logo movable body RK is controlled. The effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the logo sign is displayed as an image in 2.5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game in the third symbol variation game. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the sword sign is image-displayed over 2.5 seconds after 2.5 seconds from the start of the third symbol variation game. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a moves the sword movable body so that the sword effect is executed for 10 seconds after the symbol variation game is started and until 1 second has elapsed after the symbol variation game is started for the third time. Control the operation of KK.

  In addition, with the input of the pre-read command “E5H03H”, the execution of the continuous sword effect and the execution of the advance sign is determined, and the number of reserved memories immediately before the start of the first symbol variation game becomes four, so that the first time A case will be described in which the symbol variation game is executed in the variation pattern P2 and the second symbol variation game is executed in the variation pattern P1. That is, a case will be described in which four symbol variation games are on hold, and a continuous effect is executed for the first to third symbol variation games. In this case, in the first and second symbol variation games, the effect control CPU 31a displays the logo symptom image for 2.5 seconds after the first and second symbol variation games are started. The effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a provides an effect display device so that, in the second symbol variation game, after 2.5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, the sword sign is displayed for 2.5 seconds. 11 is controlled. The effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 11 so that the sword sign is image-displayed over 2.5 seconds after the start of the third symbol variation game. The effect control CPU 31a operates the logo movable body RK so that the logo effect is executed in 1.5 seconds after 2.5 seconds from the start of the symbol change game in the first symbol change game. Control. In addition, in the second and third (final) symbol variation games, the effect control CPU 31a performs the sword effect until 10 seconds have elapsed after the symbol variation game has started and until one second has elapsed. The operation of the sword movable body KK is controlled so as to be executed.

  The details of the control performed by the CPU 31a for effect control when the execution of the continuous sword effect and the advance sign of advancement are determined with the input of the prefetch commands "E1HxxH", "E2HxxH", and "E6HxxH" are the same. The detailed explanation is omitted. That is, when the effect control CPU 31a decides to execute the upgrade sign, it is the first sign change game that is executed with one of the change patterns P1 and P3 among the pattern change games that are the targets of the continuous effect. Is executed. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the upgrade sign is to be executed, and the symbol variation game based on one of the variation patterns P1 and P3 is not executed until the last symbol variation game is completed. , Do not let the upgrade sign.

  With the above configuration, in this embodiment, similar to the first embodiment, the development contents of the predictive effect executed in each symbol variable game and the development of the symbol variable game that is the target of the continuous effect depending on the type of the continuous effect. Can be notified. This will be specifically described below.

  That is, in this embodiment, it is made to recognize that there is a possibility that a logo continuous production corresponding to the logo predictor may be executed from the situation where the logo predictor is executed in the symbol change game, for the first time this symbol change game. obtain. Further, it is possible to recognize that there is a possibility that an upgrade sign may be executed during the execution of any of the symbol variation games that are the targets of the continuous performance.

  In addition, when the logo predictor is executed, the probability that the final symbol change game will be a big hit is less likely to be a probable big hit compared to the case where a sword or upgrade sign is executed. It can be recognized. Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to recognize that the big hit expectation is higher than the case where only a single logo sign is executed from the situation where the logo continuous effect is executed, and it is a target of the logo continuous effect. It can be recognized that the big hit expectation increases as the number of symbol variation games increases. Further, in the present embodiment, if the last symbol variation game is a big hit from the situation where the logo continuous production is executed, there is a possibility that it will be a probable big hit compared to the case where the continuous sword production is executed. Recognize that it is low.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a possibility that, from the situation where the sword sign or upgrade sign is executed in the symbol variation game, the sword continuation effect corresponding to the sword sign and the upgrade sign is executed for the first time the symbol variation game this time It can be recognized that there is. In addition, when a sword sign or upgrade sign is executed, there is a high probability that the final symbol change game will be a big hit compared to the case where the logo sign is executed, compared to the case where the logo sign is executed. Can be recognized. Further, in the present embodiment, from the situation where the continuous sword effect is performed, it can be recognized that the expectation of big hit is higher than when only a single sword sign or upgrade sign is performed, and It can be recognized that the big hit expectation increases as the number of symbol variation games to be targeted increases. Also, in this embodiment, if the last symbol variation game is a big hit from the situation where the continuous sword effect is executed, there is a possibility that it will be a promising big hit compared to the case where the logo continuous effect is executed. Recognize that it is expensive.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even if a continuous production is executed for a small number of symbol variation games, a sword continuous production or a sign production corresponding to the sword continuous production (a sword sign or It can be expected that it will be a promising big hit by executing the upgrade sign. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment targets a large number of symbol variation games even when a logo continuous production that is unlikely to be a probable big hit or a logo predictor corresponding to the logo continuous production is executed. When the continuous production is executed, it can be expected that the last symbol variation game will be a big hit. And, from the situation where a continuous production was executed for a large number of symbol variation games with a sword continuation production and an indication effect corresponding to the sword continuation production, the last symbol variation game became a big hit and a probable big hit It can be recognized that there is a high possibility of becoming.

  According to the second embodiment, by treating one symbol variation game as one unit variation, in addition to the operational effects (1), (4), and (5) of the first embodiment, The effect of can be obtained.

  (7) In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is notified by the number of symbol variation games accompanied by the sign effect and the start notification effect. For this reason, in the present embodiment, it is expected that it will be a big hit according to the number of executions of the symbol variation game with the sign effect and the start notification effect, and even if the number of the symbol variation game is small, the probability variation big hit It can be expected to become and improve the interest of the player.

  (8) When a small number of symbol variation games are executed with a sign effect corresponding to continuous sword effects or with a sword effect, a larger number of symbol variation games are executed with a logo sign or logo effect. It is notified that the probability of a big hit is high when the big hit expectation is low and the big hit is expected.

  (9) In this embodiment, when the number of reserved memories is 2 or more (plural), it is determined that the continuous effect can be executed, and the start notification effect is executed. Therefore, after the sign effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the start notification effect is executed for a plurality of symbol variation games from the situation in which the start notification effect corresponding to the sign effect is executed (continuous effect is performed). To be executed).

  (10) In the present embodiment, 2.5 seconds are set as the production times for the logo sign and the sword sign, respectively. Therefore, 2.5 seconds + 2.5 seconds = 5 seconds for the execution of the upgrade sign Cost. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game with the loss reduction variation, 4 seconds is set as the time from the start of the symbol variation game until the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column (first stop column). For this reason, the advance warning sign is not completed until the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column in the symbol variation game of the loss reduction variation, and the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column (second stop column). It is not completed before the start of the sword production which should be performed from 1 second ago. Therefore, the advance sign cannot be executed in the symbol variation game of the loss reduction variation, and is positioned as a game effect that can be executed only in the symbol variation game of the loss normal variation, loss reach variation, or jackpot variation. As described above, in the present embodiment, when a deviation is determined, either the fluctuation pattern P1 of the deviation normal fluctuation or the fluctuation pattern P2 of the deviation shortening fluctuation is determined according to the number of reserved storage at the time of the big hit lottery. For this reason, it is not possible to specify in advance a symbol variation game with an outlier variation that can execute an upgrade effect. For example, out of reach symbol variation games, it is possible to identify outlier reach variation or jackpot variation symbol variation games, and execute a promotion effect during the outlier reach variation or jackpot variation symbol variation game. However, when considering the fact that the appearance rate of outlier reach fluctuation and jackpot fluctuation is generally low, the appearance rate itself of the upgrade effect itself is lowered, and there is a possibility that the interest of the player cannot be sufficiently improved by the upgrade effect. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the execution of the upgrade sign is determined, when the off-normal variation symbol variation game is executed, the upgrade effect can be executed on the off-normal variation symbol variation game, Such a problem is preferably solved.

In addition, you may change each said embodiment as follows.
In the first embodiment, the upgrade sign may be executed in the last normal fluctuation cycle. Further, the fluctuation cycle for executing the upgrade sign may be selected by lottery from the first and last fluctuation cycles.

  -In 1st Embodiment, you may provide the fluctuation pattern which specifies the continuous production comprised only from the fluctuation cycle of a shortening fluctuation as fluctuation content. If comprised in this way, when the first fluctuation cycle is a shortening fluctuation, the case where the fluctuation cycle of the normal fluctuation | variation which can perform an upgrade sign is performed and the case where it is not performed can be produced. Therefore, the interest of the player who expects the execution of the upgrade sign can be further improved.

  -In 1st Embodiment, you may comprise so that the execution sequence of a normal fluctuation | variation and a shortening fluctuation | variation can be changed in the fluctuation cycle for the frequency | count specified by each fluctuation | variation pattern P4-P6. Specifically, first, the production control ROM 31b is configured to include a normal variation and a shortened variation as a plurality of variation cycles specified by the variation patterns P4 to P6, and as a final variation cycle. A first cycle pattern that defines a shortening variation and a second cycle pattern that includes a normal variation and a shortening variation and that defines a normal variation as the last variation cycle are stored. Then, when the variation patterns P4 to P6 are designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines one cycle pattern from the first and second cycle patterns, and the effect display device 11 based on the determined cycle pattern. The display content may be controlled. With this configuration, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the current variation cycle is the last variation cycle from the progress of the variation cycle. In this case, when the execution control CPU 31a decides to execute the advance sign, the effect control CPU 31a unambiguously executes the upgrade sign in the normal change fluctuation cycle, and in the change cycle before the normal change change cycle in which the upgrade sign is executed. While the logo sign is executed, the sword sign is executed in a fluctuation cycle after the normal fluctuation cycle in which the upgrade sign is executed. For this reason, in this another example (modification), even if the fluctuation cycle of the normal fluctuation is not the last fluctuation cycle, it is possible to increase the player's expectation and further improve the interest of the continuous performance. Further, the control configuration can be simplified as compared with a configuration in which a variable cycle for executing the upgrade sign is determined separately. In this example, a cycle pattern may be provided so as to include a plurality of fluctuation cycles of normal fluctuation. In this case, as the fluctuation cycle for executing the upgrade sign, any one of the fluctuation cycles of the normal fluctuation may be selected by lottery, and the earliest fluctuation cycle or the latest fluctuation cycle is selected. May be selected uniquely.

  In the first embodiment, the start notification effect may be executed from the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles. Similarly, in the second embodiment, the start notification effect may be executed from the second or later symbol variation game among the symbol variation games to be subjected to the continuous effect. As described above, in each embodiment, since the logo sign is associated with the logo continuous effect, and the sword sign and the upgrade sign are associated with the sword continuous effect, each sign effect is executed as the continuous effect. It can be understood that the first unit variation (a variation cycle or a symbol variation game) is included.

  In the first embodiment, in the last variation cycle included in the symbol variation game of variation patterns P3 to P6, when the reach effect is executed, the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row. The reach production may be executed after the middle row is changed again. With this configuration, the player can more clearly recognize the cycle time in the last variation cycle.

  -In the first embodiment, a variation pattern for losing variation specifying a variation content that includes a plurality of variation cycles and does not include a reach production is provided, and a continuous production is performed in the same manner as when the variation pattern P4 is determined. The determination of the type, the determination as to whether or not the indication effect can be executed, and the selection of the effect content when the indication effect can be executed may be executed. In this case, even when the sign effect or the start notification effect appears, the situation where the reach effect is not finally executed through the continuous effect composed of a plurality of fluctuation cycles (so-called “gase continuous effect”). Can be produced.

  In the second embodiment, the variation patterns P1 and P2 may not be selected according to the number of reserved memories. In this case, the fluctuation pattern P1 is selected as all the deviation fluctuations. If comprised in this way, a promotion effect can be performed with all the symbol variation games used as the object of a continuous effect.

  -In the second embodiment, when the pre-read command “E6HxxH” specifies 3 or more as the reserved memory number, or when the pre-read command “E5HxxH” specifies 4 as the reserved memory number, continuous rendering It may be determined whether or not execution is possible.

In the second embodiment, the upgrade sign may be determined on the condition that two or more reserved storage numbers are designated by the prefetch command.
-In 2nd Embodiment, when a game state is a probability change state, you may make it perform a continuous effect based on the input of the prefetch command "E3HxxH" and "E4HxxH". In this case, the effect control CPU 31a determines the probability variation state when a probability variation command is input from the main control board 30 (main control CPU 30a), while the probability variation state is determined when a non-probability variation command is input. To be judged. When the prefetch command “E3HxxH” or “E4HxxH” is input in the probability changing state, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not the continuous effect can be executed, as in the case of inputting the prefetch commands “E1HxxH” and “E2HxxH”. What is necessary is just to determine the kind of production and the production content of the sign production.

  In each embodiment, the start notification effect is positioned as a game effect for definitive notification that a special variation effect consisting of two or more (multiple) unit fluctuations (fluctuation cycle or symbol variation game) is executed. It does not have to be. In this case, in the first embodiment, when the execution of the predictive effect is determined with reference to the first predictive effect distribution table TA shown in FIG. 7, the start notification effect of the corresponding continuous effect may be executed. In the second embodiment, when the execution of the predictive effect is determined with reference to the fourth predictive effect distribution table TG illustrated in FIG. 16, the corresponding continuous effect start notification effect may be executed. Even if comprised in this way, the kind of jackpot can be alert | reported by a sign effect and a continuous effect (start alert | report effect).

  -In each embodiment, you may make it alert | report the expansion | deployment of a different symbol variation game by each indication effect. For example, a special logo sign using an effect image different from the effect image RE can be executed, and when the special logo sign is executed, the unit variation (fluctuation cycle or symbol change) in which the special logo sign is executed is executed. It may be possible to recognize that a reach is formed or a start notification effect is executed in the game. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a may determine to execute the single special logo sign on the condition that either the outlier reach fluctuation or the big hit fluctuation is designated. Similarly, it is possible to execute a special sword sign using an effect image different from the effect image KE, and when the special sword sign is executed, the unit variation (fluctuation cycle, or It may be possible to recognize that the reach is formed or the start notification effect is executed in the symbol variation game.

  In each embodiment, the player is notified of whether or not it is a probable big hit by each predictive effect and start notification effect (continuous effect), but other types of jackpots may be notified. For example, in addition to the special symbol ZA, ZB that grants a jackpot game (per 1st) that defines 15 rounds as a specified number of rounds, a special game that grants a jackpot game (per 2nd) that defines 7 rounds as a specified number of rounds Design ZC is provided. Then, the effect control CPU 31a is configured to easily determine the execution of the sword continuous effect and the sign effect corresponding to the sword continuous effect in the case of the special symbols ZA and ZB. By configuring in this way, when the symbol variation game becomes a big hit variation from the situation where the sword continuous production and the sign production corresponding to the sword continuous production are executed, a big hit game with a round prescribed number of times of 15 It can be recognized that there is a high possibility of being given.

-The second embodiment may be combined with the first embodiment.
-In each embodiment, when the execution of the upgrade precursor is determined, the execution timing of the warning precursor may be changed. That is, in the first embodiment, after the logo predictor is executed at the start of the symbol variation game, the symbol is temporarily displayed in the reach formation column in the last variation cycle among the variation cycles included in the current symbol variation game. In the meantime, the sword sign may be executed at least once. Similarly, in the second embodiment, after the logo sign is executed at the start of the first symbol variation game, the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach formation row in the final symbol variation game. The sword sign may be executed at least once.

  -In each embodiment, you may change the production | presentation aspect of a logo sign and a sword sign. For example, the logo sign may be performed by vibrating the logo movable body RK or emitting a predetermined color instead of or in addition to displaying the effect image on the effect display device 11. Similarly, the sword sign may be performed by vibrating the sword movable body KK or emitting a predetermined color instead of or in addition to displaying an effect image on the effect display device 11. Each indication effect may be executed by a sound effect by a speaker or a light effect by a light emitting lamp.

  -In each embodiment, you may change the production time of a logo sign and a sword sign. For example, 1 second may be set as the presentation time of the logo sign and the sword sign. In this case, the indication effect of the advance indication may be executable even in the fluctuation cycle of the shortened change.

  -In each embodiment, you may change the aspect of a start alert | report effect (logo effect and sword effect). For example, you may perform by the audio | voice effect by a speaker, and the light emission effect by a light emission lamp. Moreover, it may replace with a sword effect and may be performed as a display effect that changes the variation display mode of the right column (second stop column). Specifically, after the symbol fluctuation speed is once reduced, the slip variation effect is performed to change the symbol again at a high speed, and the start notification effect is executed by temporarily stopping the symbol in the right column by the slip variation effect. May be. In addition, the start timing of each start notification effect may be changed as appropriate.

  In each embodiment, a sub control board such as a display control board for controlling the effect display device 11 and a sound control board for controlling the speaker is provided, and a sub control board for controlling each sub control board is provided. The present invention may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine provided with a single control board that integrally has the functions of the main control board 30 and the effect control board 31.

  -In each embodiment, it may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using only a special symbol, or may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine using two special symbols consisting of a first special symbol and a second special symbol. Good.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.
(A) The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the specific effect is a notification effect for notifying that a new unit variation accompanying the specific effect may be displayed. Machine.

  (B) The specific effect control means executes a specific effect having a normal content different from the specific content with the start of the first unit variation among the unit variations constituting the special variation effect, and depends on the normal content. Claims 1 to 4 and the technical idea i in which the specific effect of the specific content is executed after the specific effect is executed until the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the reach formation column in the last unit variation. The gaming machine according to any one of the above.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Effect display apparatus (effect display means, specific effect execution means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (hit determination means, hit type determination means), 31 ... Effect control board, 31a ... For effect control CPU (variation control means, specific effect control means), KK ... movable sword (specific effect execution means), RK ... movable logo (specific effect execution means).

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that executes a special variation effect that displays a unit variation, which is one time from the start of variation of a symbol to the stop of variation, once or a plurality of times on the effect display means,
A hit determination means for determining whether or not the start condition is met,
When the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative,
Fluctuation control means for controlling the effect display means based on the determination result of the hit determination means to execute the special fluctuation effect;
Specific effect control means for controlling the specific effect execution means based on the determination result of the hit type determination means and executing the specific effect for each unit variation constituting the special variation effect,
The variation control means is more advantageous in that the hit determination means is more special in the special variation effect composed of the second number of unit variations than the first variation in the special variation effect composed of the first number of unit variations. The ratio to be executed when the affirmative determination is made, and the ratio to be executed when the hit determination means makes an affirmative occupancy in the total ratio of the sum of the ratios to be executed when the hit determination means makes a negative determination are configured to be executed. On the other hand,
The specific effect control means, when the hit type determination means determines the first hit, compared to the case where the hit type determination means determines the second hit that gives a lower profit than the first hit, A gaming machine configured to easily execute the specific effect according to specific contents. The effect display means is configured to display a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation start to a fixed stop display is performed once based on the determination result of the hit determination.
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the unit variation is a variation cycle that is displayed as one time from a symbol variation start to a stop display in the one symbol variation game.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the unit variation is a symbol variation game displayed on the effect display means from a symbol variation start to a fixed stop display once.   When the special variation effect composed of the first number of unit variations is executed with the specific effect based on the specific content, the special variation effect composed of the second number of unit variations is the specific content. Compared to a case where the game is executed with a specific performance with a different normal content, the possibility of winning is low, and if it is a winning, it is notified that the possibility of being the first hit is high. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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