JP2012152294A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player from getting disappointed even when the number of ready-to-win state lines is small.SOLUTION: When identification information identifying [(4)] is determined, after forming a ready-to-win state line by [4], the first stage of a super ready-to-win state performance is executed so as to notify a player that a symbol to be derived in a middle column is [4] or [(4)]. Then, at the end of the first stage of the super ready-to-win state performance, a symbol to be displayed before a ready-to-win state forming symbol is derived in the middle column, a losing ready-to-win state symbol combination is tentatively stop-displayed, and then the middle column is varied again to execute the second stage of the super ready-to-win state performance. The second stage of the super ready-to-win state performance is executed so as to notify the player that the symbol to be derived in the middle column is not the symbol for abetting in the first stage.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a first symbol and a second symbol in which the same identifier is associated with a final stop row are set.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, a plurality of reach lines that can recognize the reach state are provided in order to improve the interest of the player. In such a pachinko gaming machine, for example, two reach lines are formed by two symbols in which a predetermined display order is continued in the reach formation row. In the reach production, first, the turn effect for the first reach line is performed, and when the jackpot display result is not formed, the turn effect for the second reach line is performed. (For example, patent document 1). In addition, the squeak effect is to stop the same symbol as the symbol constituting the reach line in the final stop row to form a jackpot display result, or to stop the symbol different from the symbol constituting the reach line in the final stop row. This is an effect that forms an out-of-order symbol combination.

JP 2010-279833 A

  In the pachinko gaming machine as in Patent Document 1, since a plurality of reach lines are formed, even if the big hit display result is not formed with the symbols constituting the first reach line, the symbols constituting the next reach line Can be expected to produce a big hit display result. In other words, it is possible to give an impression that the chance of winning a big hit is increased. However, if only one reach line is formed, if the big hit display result is not formed with the symbols constituting the reach line, it is determined that no big hit will be made. As a result, the player was more discouraged when only one reach line was formed compared to when a plurality of reach lines were formed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that does not discourage a player even when the number of reach lines is small. It is in.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for each of a plurality of symbol sequences. In the gaming machine in which a symbol constituting each symbol row is associated with an identifier for recognizing the symbol, and a jackpot display result is formed by the symbol associated with the same identifier. Control means for displaying the symbol variation game on the display means according to a variation pattern that defines a variation time of the symbol, and a symbol determination means for determining a reach formation symbol when a reach effect is executed according to the variation pattern. The first symbol in which different identifiers are all associated with each symbol sequence constituting the reach formation column is set, while the last stop column has the same identification. The first symbol and the second symbol associated with the symbol are set, and the control means determines the first symbol associated with the same identifier as the second symbol as the reach formation symbol by the symbol determining unit. The first reach effect for recognizing that the symbol derived to the final stop row is one of the first symbol and the second symbol associated with the same identifier as the reach formation symbol. After the execution, the symbols that have been removed are temporarily derived, and then the final stop sequence is re-variable, and the symbols derived to the final stop sequence are the ones that were not the targets of the first reach production. The gist is to execute the second reach effect for recognizing.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the control means determines the first symbol that is not associated with the second symbol as the reach formation symbol by the symbol determining unit. In this case, after executing the first reach effect for recognizing that the symbol derived to the final stop sequence is the same as the reach formation symbol, the symbol is temporarily derived, and then the final stop sequence is changed again. Thus, the gist is to execute the second reach effect for recognizing that the symbol derived to the final stop row is the same symbol as the reach formation symbol.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the first symbol in which the same identifier as the second symbol is associated with the reach formation row is derived. As a reach pattern that can be selected when a reach line is formed, the symbol derived to the final stop column is one of the first symbol and the second symbol associated with the same identifier as the reach formation symbol After the execution of the normal reach effect for recognizing one, the same symbol and the same number of reach lines as the normal reach effect are displayed, and the symbol derived to the final stop column is the same identifier as the reach formation symbol After executing the first reach effect for recognizing that any one of the first symbol and the second symbol associated with each other is executed, the first symbol is derived, and then the final stop And a first reach pattern for executing a second reach effect for recognizing that the symbol derived to the final stop sequence is a symbol that is not the target of the first reach effect, After executing the normal reach effect, the gist is to set a second reach pattern that displays more reach lines than the normal reach effect in a design including the same design as the normal reach effect.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the second symbol is not associated with the reach formation row, and the display order is The gist is that a third reach pattern for forming a plurality of reach lines by a plurality of continuous symbols is set.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, in the final stop row, the display order of the first symbol and the second symbol is one symbol. The gist is that they are set apart from each other.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention, the first reach pattern is a pattern including the same design as the first reach effect after the first reach effect is executed. While the second reach pattern includes an increased reach pattern that displays more reach lines than the first reach effect, the second reach pattern includes a reduced reach pattern that reduces the number of reach lines after executing the first reach effect. And a maintenance reach pattern that displays the same design and the same number of reach lines as the first reach effect after the first reach effect is executed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged even when the number of reach lines is small.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The schematic diagram which shows the symbol which comprises each symbol row | line. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows a reach line. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining a fluctuation pattern and sub content. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the symbol determination table at the time of normal mode. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the symbol determination table at the time of reach line increase. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow when the identification information which specifies [(4)] is determined. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow when the identification information which specifies symbols other than [(4)] is determined. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow when the identification information which specifies [(4)] is determined. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow when the identification information which identifies symbols other than [(4)] is determined during reach line increase mode. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow when the identification information which identifies symbols other than [(4)] is determined during reach line increase mode. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow at the time of the identification information which specifies [(4)] being determined during reach line increase mode.

Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this 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.

  On the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol selected according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 100 types) of special symbols is displayed in a fixed stop state when the symbol variation game ends. Is done. The 100 types of special symbols are classified into 99 types of jackpot symbols (corresponding to the jackpot display result) that can recognize jackpots, and one type of outlier symbol that can recognize a hit.

  In addition, the effect display device 11 is configured with a display area larger than the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or loss from the decorative symbol displayed on the effect display device 11 in a fixed stop display. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the big hit symbol (big hit display result) in a fixed stop display, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the big hit symbol (big hit display result) in a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which symbols in all rows such as [222] and [777] are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the deviated symbol (outlier display result) as a fixed stop display, the special symbol display device 12 also displays the nonexistent symbol (outlier display result) as a fixed stop display. In the present embodiment, the out-of-decoration symbol by the decorative symbol is a symbol combination in which symbols in all columns such as [135] and [246] are different, or a symbol in one column such as [151] and [767]. The symbol combination is different from the two rows of symbols.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol column stops in the order of the left column L → the right column R → the middle column C as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (in this embodiment, left and right) Reach is formed when the same decorative design is temporarily stopped and displayed in the two columns. 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 left column L is a first stop column, the right column R is a second stop column (immediate stop column), and the middle column C is a third stop column (final stop column) among a plurality of symbol columns. The left column L and the right column R are reach formation columns that form a reach. In addition, a symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is a reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol) by a decorative symbol.

  In the effect display device 11 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the left column L and the right column R have [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]. , [7] are displayed as decorative symbols. On the other hand, [(4)] was added to the middle column C in addition to the numbers [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], and [7]. Eight types of numbers are displayed as decorative symbols. That is, the decorative symbol constituting the middle row C is set to have one more decorative symbol than the decorative symbols constituting the left column L and the right column R. Furthermore, [4] and [(4)] are set apart by one symbol or more (in this embodiment, four symbols). In FIG. 2, [1] to [7] are shown in white, while [(4)] is shown in color. In the present embodiment, the numbers constituting the decorative design are identifiers for recognizing the design. [4] and [(4)] have different decorative design colors, but their numbers (identifiers) are the same, so the symbol combination of [4 (4) 4] is a jackpot symbol combination. . [1] to [7] correspond to the first symbol, while [(4)] corresponds to the second symbol. That is, the left column L and the right column R are configured by the first symbol, while the middle column C is configured by the first symbol and the second symbol.

  In this embodiment, the left column L and the right column R are as follows: → [1] → [2] → [3] → [4] → [5] → [6] → [7] → [1] → ..., the numbers increase in order, and when [7] is reached, they change in the order of returning to [1]. On the other hand, in the middle column C, ... → [1] → [2] → [3] → [4] → [5] → [6] → [7] → [(4)] → [1]. The numbers increase in order, and when [7] is obtained, [(4)] is displayed, and thereafter, the order changes to return to [1]. In the present embodiment, the order in which symbols are displayed in the order as described above in each column is defined as the display order.

  On the lower right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved memories”). 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).

  Below the special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed. 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. That is, when the lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol per symbol (in the present embodiment, the lower normal symbol display portion is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived) in the regular game. On the other hand, when the lottery per common symbol is not won (in the case of a loss), the out-of-normal symbol (in this embodiment, the upper normal symbol display portion is lit) is displayed in 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. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 15. The start winning port 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 port 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. 4) 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.

  Further, a normal symbol operation gate (hereinafter referred to as “gate”) 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed is provided. 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, 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.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation shortening”). The variable speed function is a function for reducing the fluctuation time of the ordinary game and giving a variable state for changing the winning probability (lottery probability) of the lottery per common figure based on the passage of the gate 19 from a low probability to a high probability. It is. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than that during the non-changeable state. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached. When the variable state is given, the winning probability of determining whether to hit the normal map (lottery per normal map) is higher than in the non-variable state. In addition, the variation time of the usual game that is performed in the variable state is shorter than the variation time of the common game that is performed in the non-variable state. In addition, after the usual game is completed, the opening / closing state of the opening / closing blade 16 varies depending on the game state at the time of the usual game. Specifically, in the non-changing short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for the first number of times (for example, 1 (times)) in the first opening time (for example, 0.3 (seconds)), while the variable time is changed. In the short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is opened for a second number of times (for example, 3 (times)) in a second opening time (for example, 1.4 (seconds)).

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from a plurality of types (two types in this embodiment), and a big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Is done. Which of the two types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. The types of jackpots in this embodiment are set to two types: a probability variation jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game and a non-probability variation jackpot that does not impart a probability variation state after the jackpot game ends. In the promising big hit, after the big hit game is finished, regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probable change state and the variable state are given until the next lottery is won. On the other hand, in the non-probable big hit game, after the big hit game is over, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the shortage state is given up to the end of the 40 symbol change games .

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a jackpot medium probability change promotion effect. The jackpot probable change promotion effect is an effect that is performed during the jackpot game as an effect execution time, and is performed in an effect mode in which a predetermined effect is executed in a round game during the jackpot game. Note that the specific effect may be a mode in which a teammate character projecting the player himself wins a battle with an enemy character or a mode in which a message consisting of “promotion” is displayed. In the jackpot mid-progress change promotion effect, if the promising big hit is won, it is informed that the specific effect will be promoted to a probable change. On the other hand, if the player wins a non-probable big hit, the fact that the specific effect will not promote the probable will be notified. According to the jackpot probabilistic promotion promotion effect, even if the jackpot symbol of the decoration symbol that was finally derived in the symbol variation game is a jackpot symbol that cannot recognize "probability jackpot", it will become "probability jackpot" during the jackpot game It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the player has been elected, that is, a sense of expectation for promotion to an advantageous jackpot.

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 machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing 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. Further, a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, and a normal symbol display device 14 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a updates random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, universal chart determination random numbers, and special figure distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals ( Execute random number generation processing). 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 number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the type of the special symbol that becomes the jackpot symbol. 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 (a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (953 different integers from 0 to 952). In the present embodiment, three values are set as jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 3/953. On the other hand, 30 values are set as the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 30/953.

  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 (a total of 241 types from 0 to 240). (Integer). The determination value per common figure is a determination value used in the lottery per common figure, and is determined from the numerical values (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250) that the random number for determination per general figure can take. In the present embodiment, ten values are set as the per-normal map determination value for the non-variable short state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per general map is 10/251. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 250 values are set as the per-normal figure determination values for the variable state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per common figure is 250/251.

  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 a change performed when the big hit lottery is won. In the big hit variation, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit change, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol change game with the decorative symbols. In the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the jackpot symbol is derived after reaching the reach effect.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the jackpot lottery, and finally the loss symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the symbol variation game with a special symbol. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when neither the big win lottery or the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the symbol variation game with a special symbol, the symbol is finally stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game with decorative symbols, the final symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop without reaching reach. In the symbol variation game with special symbols, when the variation of the special symbol is started, the variation of the special symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for big hit variation, outlier reach variation and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

  In the reach production according to the present embodiment, the reach is not developed but only the normal reach production (normal reach production) is performed, and it is stopped by a combination of big hits or out of reach, and the reach production developed in multiple stages (normal reach production → super reach) There is a case where a stoppage is made with a combination of big hit or loss. In this way, by developing the contents of the reach production in multiple stages, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be changed. Compared to the production before development (normal reach production), Production (super reach production) can increase the expectation for the big hit.

Hereinafter, a part of the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the fluctuation pattern P1 for deviation fluctuation, “normal fluctuation” is defined as the fluctuation content. In the normal variation, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol sequence is sequentially stopped at every elapse of a predetermined time, and a deviated symbol is derived. In the variation patterns P2 and P3, “super reach production SP1” is defined as the variation content. Note that the fluctuation pattern P2 is a fluctuation pattern for losing reach fluctuation, while the fluctuation pattern P3 is a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation. In the super reach production SP1, after the reach is formed, when the fluctuation speed of the middle row C decelerates to a speed at which the player can recognize the type of the design and the predetermined number of designs changes, the normal reach production 1 to the super reach production 1 Develop at the stage.

  On the other hand, in the variation patterns P4 and P5, “super reach production SP2” is defined as the variation content. Note that the fluctuation pattern P4 is a fluctuation pattern for loss reach fluctuation, while the fluctuation pattern P5 is a fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation. In the super reach production SP2, after the reach formation, when the fluctuation speed of the middle row C decelerates to a speed at which the player can recognize the type of the design and the predetermined number of designs changes, the normal reach production 1 to the super reach production 1 Develop at the stage. Then, during the first stage of the super reach production, the symbol whose display order is one order earlier than the reach formation symbol is once derived to the middle column C, and the symbol combination of the outlier reach is temporarily stopped and displayed again. C begins to fluctuate and develops into the second stage of super reach production. That is, the number of developments in the super reach production differs between the super reach productions SP1 and SP2. Thus, in the following description, the super reach effect SP1 may be indicated as a one-step super reach effect, while the super reach effect SP2 may be indicated as a two-step super reach effect. In the present embodiment, a plurality of detailed contents of reach effects (also referred to as sub contents or reach patterns) are associated with the variation patterns P2 to P5 that specify the reach effects, and the detailed contents are effect control. It is determined by the substrate 31.

  In the present embodiment, one symbol stop position is set at a position corresponding to each symbol row displayed on the image display unit GH during the normal mode. As shown in FIG. 1, the reach state is recognized by deriving the same symbol to the left column L and the right column R of the effective line LA formed by connecting the symbol stop positions in each symbol column in a straight line. One possible reach line is formed. On the other hand, when a specific condition is satisfied, the reach line increase mode is set. In the reach line increasing mode, three symbol stop positions are set at positions corresponding to each symbol row displayed on the image display unit GH. And as shown to Fig.3 (a), the same symbol is derived | led-out by the left column L and the right column R of the effective lines LB and LC formed by connecting the symbol stop position in each symbol column linearly. In some cases, two reach lines are formed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3A, in the left column L and the right column R of the effective lines LA, LD, and LE formed by connecting the symbol stop positions in each symbol column linearly. One reach line may be formed by deriving the same symbol.

  The specific condition in the present embodiment is to win a mode transition lottery executed on the effect control board 31 when the variation pattern P1 is selected, whether to shift to the reach line increase mode (for example, 1/50 probability). In the reach line increasing mode, the left column L is as follows: →→ [7] → [6] → [5] → [4] → [3] → [2] → [1] → [7] → ... The numbers become smaller in order, and when [1] is reached, the order changes to return to [7]. On the other hand, the display order in the middle column C and the right column R is not changed from the arrangement of the middle column C and the right column R in the normal mode.

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. In addition, various information (timer value, flag, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine is stored (set) in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect display device 11 is connected to the effect control CPU 31a. The effect control ROM 31b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  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.
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. When this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. If the determination result of whether or not a game ball has entered the start winning opening 15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a stores the number of start reserved balls stored in the main control RAM 30c (hereinafter referred to as “hold storage number”). Is determined to be less than the upper limit of 4. When this determination result 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, if the number of reserved memories is less than 4, the main control CPU 30a increments the number of reserved memories by +1 (1 is added). That is, the main control CPU 30a causes the main control RAM 30c to store the game ball detected by the start winning opening 15 as a start holding ball. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition).

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a executes an execution condition determination as to whether or not a big hit game is being executed during execution of the symbol variation game. 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 being held. In addition, the main control CPU 30a that updates (subtracts 1) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of stored memories after update (after subtraction). Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. At this time, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the big hit determination random number corresponding to the start hold ball stored most quickly among the start hold balls stored in the main control RAM 30c.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the two values match (a jackpot lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the non-probability changing state when the current gaming state is the non-probability changing state, while the probability changing state when the current gaming state is the probability changing state. The big hit judgment is performed using the big jackpot judgment value for use. Note that the main control CPU 30a grasps 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 fluctuation process for causing the symbol fluctuation game to be a big hit fluctuation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for special figure distribution corresponding to the start-holding ball stored earliest.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number. In the present embodiment, since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot, the type of jackpot to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol jackpot symbol selects and determines a variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the determined special symbol jackpot symbol. 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 value that makes a big hit. Then, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number associated with the reserved storage number, and compares the reach determination random number with the reach determination value to determine whether or not reach is reached (reach lottery )I do. If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a loss reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the deviation reach variation. 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 executes a deviation variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a deviation variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  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. . In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes the symbol variation game according to the variation pattern functions as a control means.

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.
When determining the probability variation jackpot, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the jackpot game ends. 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, if the main control CPU 30a determines the non-probability variation big hit, it sets “0” in the probability variation flag after the big hit game ends. 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.

  Further, when determining the probability variation big hit, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c after the big hit game ends. When “1” is set as the value of the operation flag, it indicates that the current gaming state is a changeable 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, when the main control CPU 30a determines the non-probable change big hit, after the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c, and the remaining change state is given. A predetermined number (40 in the present embodiment) is set in the main control RAM 30c as the number of operations indicating the number of symbol variation games. When the main control CPU 30a determines the non-probable change big hit, after the big hit game is finished, after setting the operation flag to “1”, the main control CPU 30a performs the main change every time the symbol change game is executed (output of the change pattern designation command). The operation count stored in the control RAM 30c is decremented by -1 (1 subtraction). 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.

Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 based on the control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a selects the image display data based on the effect contents (variation contents) corresponding to the change pattern designated by the command. In addition, when the stop control designating command for special design is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a decorative design to be displayed on the effect display device 11 in a definite stop according to the command. More specifically, when a jackpot symbol is designated as a special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination for each special symbol. On the other hand, when the off symbol is designated as the special symbol, the effect control CPU 31a determines the off symbol combination as the decorative symbol. At this time, the effect control CPU 31a determines a combination of outliers including a reach symbol as a decorative symbol when a variation pattern for variation in outlier reach is instructed. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for deviation variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that does not include a reach symbol as a decorative symbol. Details of the symbol determination method will be described later.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. In addition, when a symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the effect control CPU 31a causes the effect display device 11 to display the determined decoration symbol to be confirmed and stopped, and ends the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a that executes the symbol variation game according to the variation pattern functions as a control means.

Hereinafter, the procedure for determining the sub contents when the effect control CPU 31a selects any one of the variation patterns P2 to P5 will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control CPU 31a determines sub-contents according to the selected variation pattern. In the effect control ROM 31b, a sub-content determination table (see FIG. 5) in which sub-contents are associated with each variation pattern and random values are assigned so that any one of the sub-contents can be determined is set. ing. The sub-contents include “single effect (shown as“ S1 ”in the figure”) and “double effect (shown in the figure) that can be determined when the variation patterns P2 and P3 that specify one stage of super reach effect are selected. In the middle). Incidentally, the single effect is the content of change that forms one reach line (see FIG. 3A).

  On the other hand, the double effect is a change content that forms two reach lines. However, in the double effect, the display mode of the two reach lines differs depending on the set effect mode. In the reach line increase mode, as shown in FIG. 3A, two reach lines are formed on the effective lines LB and LC at the time of reach formation. On the other hand, during the normal mode, as shown in FIG. 3B, the image display portion GH is divided into the left region L1 and the right region R1 at the time of reach formation, and the effective line LF located in the left region L1 is displayed. One reach line is formed, and one reach line is formed on the effective line LG located in the right region R1. In the double effect during the reach line increasing mode, the effect of whether or not the big hit is made is not performed simultaneously on the two reach lines, but is performed one by one. On the other hand, in the double production in the normal mode, the turn production for the two reach lines is executed simultaneously. In the following description, a mode in which two reach lines are formed by the effective lines LF and LG is referred to as “twin reach” and is distinguished from double reach.

  Furthermore, the sub-contents include “single / single production (shown as S1 → S2 in the figure)” and “single” that can be determined when the variation patterns P4 and P5 that specify the two-stage super reach production are selected. “Double effect (shown as S1 → W2 in the figure)” is associated. In addition, “double / single effect (shown as W1 → S2 in the figure)” and “double / double effect (shown as W1 → W2 in the figure)” are associated with each other.

  By the way, the single / single production is a variation content in which one reach line is formed at the first stage of the super reach production and then one reach line is formed at the second stage (FIG. 3A). reference). On the other hand, in the single / double production, after one reach line is formed in the first stage of the super reach production (see FIG. 3A), two reach lines are formed in the second stage. It is the fluctuation content (see FIG. 3B). In addition, the double / single production means that after two reach lines are formed in the first stage of the super reach production (see FIG. 3B), a shifted symbol combination is derived on one of the effective lines, In the second stage, the change contents remain in one reach line (see FIG. 3A). The double / double production is a variation in which two reach lines are formed at the first stage of the super reach production and then two reach lines are formed at the second stage (see FIG. 3B). .

  In the sub content determination table shown in FIG. 5, the sub content is not associated with the variation pattern P1 for deviation variation. On the other hand, random values are assigned to the variation patterns P2 and P3 that specify one-stage super reach effects so that a single effect or a double effect can be determined as sub contents. Incidentally, random number values are distributed so that the variation pattern P3 for jackpot variation is higher than the single effect for the variation pattern P3 for big hit variation than the variation pattern P2 for loss reach variation. As a result, when the symbol variation game ends at the first stage of the super reach production, the greater the number of reach lines, the higher the expectation of jackpot. The expectation degree of jackpot can be increased by increasing the ratio of appearance in the case of a big hit with respect to the total appearance ratio that is the sum of the ratio that appears in the case of a loss and the ratio that appears in the case of a big hit.

  On the other hand, the variation patterns P4 and P5 that specify the two-stage super reach production include sub-contents of single / single production, single / double production, double / single production, and double / double production. Random numbers are assigned so that they can be determined. By the way, the random value is set so that the variation pattern P5 for big hit variation in the second stage of the super reach production is higher than the single production in the second stage of the super reach production than the fluctuation pattern P4 for outlier reach fluctuation. It is distributed. In the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the sub content is associated with the type of jackpot. Specifically, in the second stage of the super reach production, the ratio of determining the double production is higher than the single production in the second stage of the super reach production than when the non-probability big game is decided. Random numbers are distributed. As a result, when the super reach production develops in two stages, the greater the number of reach lines in the second stage, the higher the expectation of big hits and the higher the probability of a probable big hit.

  Then, the CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the sub content from the sub content determination table shown in FIG. 5 determines the symbol combination to be finally displayed on the effect display device 11 based on the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol. . At this time, the CPU 31a for effect control confirms whether or not the reach line increase mode is set prior to determining the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 31a executes the mode transition lottery based on the instruction of the variation pattern P1, and when the mode transition lottery is won, the effect control CPU 31a is set in the effect control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when the mode flag is set to “1” and the mode transition lottery is not won, “0” is set to the mode flag. As a result, the effect control CPU 31a confirms the value of the mode flag at the start of the symbol variation game, whereby the type of effect mode can be grasped.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a confirming the effect mode determines a symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped from the symbol determination table (FIGS. 6 and 7) set for each sub content. In this embodiment, since the reach formation symbol is also determined by determining the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped, the production control CPU 31a functions as a symbol determination unit.

Hereinafter, the symbol determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.
6A to 6D are symbol determination tables in the normal mode. Specifically, FIG. 6A is a table that is referred to when a single / single effect or a double / single effect is determined as sub-contents, while FIG. A table that is referred to when a double effect or a double / double effect is determined. On the other hand, FIG. 6C is a table that is referred to when the single effect is determined as the sub content, while FIG. 6D is referred to when the double effect is determined as the sub content. It is a table.

  In the symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, a symbol (determined left symbol) to be finally stopped and displayed in the left column L is specified for each lottery result and type of jackpot lottery. Random numbers are distributed so that any one of the identification information K1 to K8 is determined. Specifically, the identification information K1 specifies [1], while the identification information K2 specifies [2]. The identification information K3 specifies [3], while the identification information K4 specifies [4]. Further, while the identification information K5 specifies [5], the identification information K6 specifies [6]. The identification information K7 specifies [7], while the identification information K8 specifies [(4)]. In the present embodiment, 8 shown by [111], [222], [333], [444], [555], [666], [777], and [4 (4) 4] as jackpot symbol combinations. Different symbol combinations are set. Thus, eight types of identification information are set as identification information in order to display these jackpot symbol combinations. However, in this embodiment, since [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R, when the identification information K8 is determined at the time of the reach effect execution, the left column L and the right column R are reached. [4] is temporarily associated with the formation pattern. That is, in the present embodiment, [4] and [(4)] are managed as different symbols internally by the identification information K4 and K8. However, in the effect display device 11, in the left column L and the right column R The same [4] will be derived. Therefore, in the left column L and the right column R, there are seven types of decorative symbols [1] to [7], while in the middle column C, the apparent decorative symbols are [1] to [7], [( 4)]. In the present embodiment, since the confirmed left symbol is determined by determining the identification information, the process for determining the identification information can be said to be a process for determining the symbol.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 6, in the symbol determination tables of FIGS. 6A to 6D, when the outlier reach is determined, random numbers are distributed so that one of the identification information K <b> 1 to K <b> 8 is determined. ing. In addition, when a non-probable variation big hit is determined, random numbers are distributed so that identification information that identifies an even number symbol is determined as a confirmed left symbol. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot is determined, and when notifying that the probability variation jackpot is won during the symbol variation game, the random number value is distributed so that the identification information for identifying the odd symbol is determined as the confirmed left symbol. Yes. In addition, when the probability variation jackpot is determined and the probability variation jackpot is informed by winning the probability variation promotion, a random value is assigned so that identification information for identifying an even number symbol is determined as the confirmed left symbol. ing.

  7A to 7D are symbol determination tables in the reach line increase mode. Specifically, FIG. 7A is a table that is referred to when a single / single effect or a double / single effect is determined as sub-contents, while FIG. A table that is referred to when a double effect or a double / double effect is determined. On the other hand, FIG. 7C is a table that is referred to when the single effect is determined as the sub content, while FIG. 7D is referred to when the double effect is determined as the sub content. It is a table. In addition, the item shown by "identification information" in FIG. 7 has shown identification information instead of a decoration symbol. Further, the identification information in FIG. 7 is not only the confirmed left symbol but also the contents that specify all the left symbols derived during the reach effect.

  In the symbol determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7C, random values are distributed so that identification information is determined for each lottery result and type of jackpot lottery. Specifically, eight types of identification information (“1”, “1” in the figure) that form one reach line at the time of reach formation and also form one reach line in the first and second stages of super reach production. 14 types of identification information (such as “1, 2” 1 in the figure) for forming two reach lines at the time of reach formation are set as options. Note that the identification information for forming two reach lines at the time of reach formation is “identification information for specifying a pattern to be displayed on the effective line LB (or effective line LF), a pattern to be displayed on the effective line LC (or effective line LG). The identification information to be identified “identification information to identify the confirmed left symbol” ”. For example, in “1, 2” 1, [1] specified by the identification information K1 becomes a pattern to be displayed on the effective line LB (or the effective line LF), while [2] specified by the identification information K2 is The symbol is displayed on the effective line LC (or the effective line LG). Then, [1] specified by the identification information K1 becomes the confirmed left symbol.

  On the other hand, in the symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 7B and 7D, 14 types of identification information (for example, “1, 2” 1) for forming two reach lines at the time of reach formation are set as options. Has been. In addition, in the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7D, two types of identification information (“4, 8” 4 and “4, 8” 8) for forming one reach line at the time of reach formation are set. Yes. In addition, when two reach lines are formed, the symbols displayed on one reach line constitute a symbol combination that is finally displayed in a fixed stop, but the symbols displayed on the other reach line are: Do not configure the symbol combination that will be finally stopped. Accordingly, in the symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, the symbol combination that constitutes the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped when the second stage of the super reach effect is completed and the symbol combination are not configured. It can be said that the provisional left symbol is determined. In the following explanation, the reach formation symbol of the first stage when the super reach production is developed in two stages and the reach formation figure which is not the final stop design of the second stage are referred to as “provisional reach formation symbols”. May show.

  Further, in the symbol determination table shown in FIGS. 7A to 7D, when the outreach reach is determined, any of the identification information (such as “1”) including the identification information K1 to K8 for specifying the confirmed left symbol. Random numbers are assigned to determine whether or not. In addition, when the non-probable big hit is determined, the random number is determined so that the identification information (such as “1, 2” 2) including the identification information K2, K4, K6, and K8 that identifies the even symbol as the confirmed left symbol is determined. It is distributed. Further, when notifying that the probability variation jackpot is determined and notifying that the probability variation jackpot is won during the symbol variation game, the identification information including the identification information K1, K3, K5, K7 for identifying the odd symbol as the confirmed left symbol ( Random numbers are distributed so that “1, 2” 1 and the like are determined. In addition, when notifying that the probable big jackpot is determined and notifying that the promising big jackpot is won by the big hit medium probability change promotion effect, the discriminating information including the identification information K2, K4, K6, K8 that identifies the even symbol as the confirmed left symbol Random numbers are distributed so that (“1, 2” 2, etc.) is determined. However, in this case, random numbers are assigned to the identification information K8 so that the selectivity is higher than when the uncertain variation big hit is determined. That is, when the jackpot symbol of [4 (4) 4] is derived, the probability that the probability variation jackpot is determined is higher than the non-probability variation jackpot.

Next, the symbol determination method for each sub-content determined by the effect control CPU 31a and the flow of reach effects will be described.
First, the design determination method and the flow of reach production when a single / single effect is determined as sub-contents during the normal mode will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect control CPU 31a confirms the value of the mode flag when the single / single effect is determined as the sub-content when the change patterns P4 and P5 are instructed. When the current effect mode is the normal mode, the effect control CPU 31a determines the identification information from the symbol determination table of FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the identification information K8 is determined. In addition, after determining the identification information, the effect control CPU 31a checks the type of the instructed variation pattern. When the instructed variation pattern is a variation pattern for big hit variation, the effect control CPU 31a, based on the determined identification information, the right symbol (definite right symbol) to be confirmed and stopped and the middle symbol to be definitely displayed. (Filling symbol) is determined as the same symbol as the confirmed left symbol. At this time, since [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R, the presentation control CPU 31a determines [4] as the confirmed left symbol and the confirmed right symbol. On the other hand, since [(4)] is set in the middle column C, the effect control CPU 31a determines [(4)] as the confirmed symbol.

  On the other hand, when the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation is instructed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the confirmed right symbol as the same symbol as the confirmed left symbol based on the determined identification information, while confirming [1] whose display order is one order behind [(4)] is determined as a symbol. If the instructed variation pattern is a variation pattern for a deviation variation, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol in which the confirmed left symbol and the confirmed right symbol are not the same.

  In addition, since it is specified from the sub contents that the number of reach lines in the first and second stages of the super reach production is one, the production control CPU 31a uses the provisional left symbol derived in the first stage of the super reach production. Identification information K4 is determined as identification information to be identified.

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. FIGS. 8A to 8E show the flow when it is determined that the variation pattern P5 for the big hit variation is selected, and that it is determined that the positive hit mid-variable promotion effect is notified that the winning big win is won. Show. In addition, in FIGS. 8A to 8E, a single / single effect is determined as sub-contents, and a flow of reach effect when the identification information K8 is determined from the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A. Is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a), when the change of the symbol is started, after the elapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the effective line is set according to [4] according to the determination of the identification information K8. One reach line is formed on LA. Thereafter, a normal reach effect is performed as shown in FIG. Then, after the end of the normal reach production, the first stage of the super reach production is started. In the first stage of the super reach effect, reach lines having the same number and the same design as the normal reach effect are displayed on the effective line LA. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first stage of the super reach production, after a predetermined time has elapsed, a turn effect is performed such that [4] is stopped and displayed on the effective line LA, and then the active line in the middle row C is displayed. [3] whose display order is one order earlier than [4] is derived on LA. As a result, the symbol combination of outlier reach as shown in FIG. 8D is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH ([434] in this example). Also, by deriving [3], the player is made to recognize that the first stage of hit target is [4].

  After that, the middle column C once stopped and displayed is developed to the second stage by starting to change again. Even in the second stage, one reach line is formed on the effective line LA by [4]. Then, after the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 elapses, [(4)] is derived on the effective line LA of the middle column C, and as shown in FIG. 8E, the jackpot symbol combination [4 (4 ) 4] is formed, and the symbol variation game ends. As a result, the player is made aware that the target of the second stage is [(4)] that was not the target of the first stage. In the second stage of the super reach effect, the same design and the same number of reach lines as in the first stage are displayed.

  Next, in the normal mode, the single / single effect is determined as the sub content, and the design determination method and the flow of reach effect when the identification information K1 to K7 is determined according to FIGS. 6 (a) and 9 explain. In addition, in the following description, the description about the overlapping part is abbreviate | omitted.

  Since the number of reach lines in the first and second stages of the super reach production is specified as one from the sub contents, the production control CPU 31a specifies the provisional left symbol derived in the first stage of the super reach production. As the identification information, the same identification information as the determined identification information is determined.

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. 9 (a) to 9 (c), (e), and (f), the variation pattern P5 for the big hit variation is selected, and the fact that the positive winning big hit has been won is notified by the big hit middle positive variation promotion effect. It shows the flow when is determined. In addition, in FIGS. 9 (a) to 9 (c), (e), (f), single / single effects are determined as sub contents, and identification information K1 is determined from the symbol determination table of FIG. 6 (a). It shows the flow of reach production when it is done.

  As shown in FIG. 9 (a), when the change of the symbol is started, one reach line is formed on the effective line LA by [1] as shown in FIG. 9 (b) after the elapse of a predetermined time. Is done. Then, after one reach line is formed, a normal reach effect is performed as shown in FIG. 9C, and then the first stage of the super reach effect is started. Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the first stage of the super reach production, after a predetermined effect has been performed such that [1] is stopped and displayed on the effective line LA, the active line in the middle row C is displayed. [(4)] whose display order is one order before [1] is derived on LA. As a result, the symbol combination of the loss reach as shown in FIG. 9E is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH ([1 (4) 1] in this example).

  After that, the middle column C once stopped and displayed is developed to the second stage by starting to change again. Then, after elapse of the variation time set in the variation pattern P5, [1] is derived on the effective line LA of the middle row C, and the jackpot symbol combination [111] is formed as shown in FIG. 9 (f). The symbol variation game ends. That is, the reach formation symbols in the first and second stages of the super reach production are the same design, and the target to be beaten in the first and second stages of the super reach production is also the same design.

Next, in the normal mode, the design determination method and the flow of reach production when the double / single effect is determined as the sub content will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, a symbol determination method when the identification information K8 is determined will be described.

  As described above, since [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R, the effect control CPU 31a determines [4] as the confirmed left symbol and the confirmed right symbol. Further, it is specified from the sub contents that the number of reach lines in the first stage of the super reach production is two, while the number of reach lines in the second stage is one. Therefore, the effect control CPU 31a determines the identification information K4 as the identification information for identifying the temporary left symbol to be derived on the effective line LF in the first stage of the super reach effect, while deriving it on the effective line LG. Identification information K8 is determined as identification information for specifying the temporary left symbol to be performed. However, since [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R, the presentation control CPU 31a derives [4] on the active line LF according to the identification information K8.

Next, the symbol determination method when any one of the identification information K1 to K7 is determined will be described.
From the sub contents, it is specified that the number of reach lines in the first stage of the super reach production is two, while the number of reach lines in the second stage is one. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control has the same identification as the identification information for specifying the confirmed left symbol as the identification information for specifying the temporary left symbol to be derived on the active lines LF and LG in the first stage of the super reach effect. The information and the identification information that identifies the symbol that is one order before the confirmed left symbol or the symbol that is one order after the confirmed left symbol are determined. For example, when the identification information K1 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a uses a combination of [1] and [(4)] or [1] and [1] as a temporary reach formation symbol derived in the first stage of the super reach effect. 2] is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the provisional left symbol different from the confirmed left symbol is derived to the effective line LF, while the confirmed left symbol is derived to the effective line LG.

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. 10 (a) to 10 (f) show the flow when it is determined that the variation pattern P5 for the big hit variation is selected and that it is decided to notify the big hit middle probability change promotion effect that the winning big hit is won. Show. In addition, in FIGS. 10A to 10F, a double / single effect is determined as sub-contents, and a flow of reach effect when the identification information K8 is determined from the symbol determination table of FIG. 6A. Is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the change of the symbol is started, after the elapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the effective line is set according to [4] according to the determination of the identification information K8. One reach line is formed on LA. Thereafter, a normal reach effect is performed as shown in FIG. Then, after the end of the normal reach production, the first stage of the super reach production is started. In the first stage of the super reach production, the double / single production is determined as the sub content, and [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R, so that FIG. As shown, one reach line is formed on each of the effective lines LF and LG by [4], thereby achieving a twin reach state.

  At this time, in the effect display device 11, the effect is performed simultaneously and independently on the effective lines LF and LG. Specifically, when [4] is displayed in the left region L1, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the reach formation symbol on the effective line LF vibrates in the vertical direction. On the other hand, when [(4)] is displayed in the right region R1, the reach formation symbol on the effective line LG vibrates in the vertical direction. Thereby, while the reach formation symbol on the effective line LF corresponds to [4], the effect is executed as if the reach formation symbol on the effective line LG corresponds to [(4)]. become.

  After that, since a temporary reach formation symbol is derived on the effective line LF, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first stage of the super reach production has started, there is one display order in the left region L1 rather than [4]. The rear [5] is derived. As a result, the symbol combination of the outlier reach as shown in FIG. 10E is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH (in this example, [454]), and the variation of the symbol in the left region L1 ends. . At this time, the variation of the symbols in the right region R1 continues. Further, by deriving [3] to the left region L1, the player is made to recognize that the first stage of the turn target is [4].

  Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time, the second stage of the super reach production is developed. In the second stage, the change in the right region R1 is performed while the change in the left region L1 is stopped, and [(4)] is derived in the right region R1 based on the identification information K8. Thereafter, the display area that was divided into two when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 has elapsed returns to the original, and the symbol combination [4 (4) 4] is confirmed and stopped as shown in FIG. 10 (f). The symbol variation game ends. As a result, the player is made aware that the target of the second stage is [(4)] that was not the target of the first stage. In addition, the number of reach lines in the second stage of the super reach production is smaller than that in the first stage.

Next, in the normal mode, the design determination method and the flow of reach production when the single / double production is decided as the sub content will be described with reference to FIGS. 6B and 8.
First, a symbol determination method when the identification information K8 is determined will be described.

  As described above, since [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R, the effect control CPU 31a determines [4] as the confirmed left symbol and the confirmed right symbol. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the confirmed left symbol and the confirmed right symbol determines to derive the symbol on the effective line LG. Further, it is specified from the sub contents that the number of reach lines in the first stage of the super reach production is one while the number of reach lines in the second stage is two. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the identification information K4 as the identification information for specifying the temporary left symbol to be derived on the active line LF in the second stage of the super reach effect. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the identification information for identifying the same symbol as the provisional left symbol to be derived on the active line LF as the identification information for identifying the provisional left symbol derived in the first stage of the super reach effect. .

Next, the symbol determination method when any one of the identification information K1 to K7 is determined will be described.
From the sub contents, it is specified that the number of reach lines in the first stage of the super reach production is one while the number of reach lines in the second stage is two. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the symbol specified by the determined identification information is derived on the effective line LG in the second stage of the super reach effect. Further, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the design or display that is one order prior to the confirmed left symbol as identification information for specifying the temporary left symbol to be derived on the active line LF in the second stage of the super reach effect. Identification information for identifying a symbol whose display order is one order behind the left symbol is determined. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the identification information for identifying the same symbol as the provisional left symbol to be derived on the effective line LF as the identification information for identifying the provisional left symbol derived in the first stage of the super reach effect. .

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. FIGS. 8A to 8D and 8F to 8I are the same conditions as FIGS. 8A to 8E except that single / double effects are determined as sub contents. In addition, about the location which overlaps with the flow shown to Fig.8 (a)-(d) mentioned above, description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (d), the middle row C, which was once stopped and displayed in the first stage of the super reach effect, is developed to the second stage by starting to change again. In the second stage, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the single / double effect is determined as the sub content, and [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R. In addition, one reach line is formed by [4] on the effective lines LF and LG, respectively, so that a twin reach state is achieved.

  At this time, in the effect display device 11, as shown in FIG. 8 (f), the effect is performed simultaneously and independently on the effective lines LF and LG. After that, since a temporary reach formation symbol is derived in the effective line LF, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first stage of the super reach production has started, as shown in FIG. [5] whose display order is one order behind [4] is derived. As a result, the symbol combination of the loss reach as shown in FIG. 8H is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH (in this example, [454]), and the variation of the symbol in the left region L1 ends. . At this time, the variation of the symbols in the right region R1 continues. Further, by deriving [5] to the left region L1, the player is made to recognize that the target of the first step is [4].

  Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time, the second stage of the super reach production is developed. In the second stage, the change in the right region R1 is performed while the change in the left region L1 is stopped, and [(4)] is derived in the right region R1 based on the identification information K8. After that, the display area that was divided into two when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 has elapsed returns to the original, and the symbol combination [4 (4) 4] is confirmed and stopped as shown in FIG. 8 (i). The symbol variation game ends. As a result, the player is made aware that the target of the second stage is [(4)] that was not the target of the first stage. In addition, in the second stage of the super reach production, the number of reach lines is larger than that in the first stage.

  As described above, when the identification information K8 is determined, the game is developed in the same manner as when the identification information K1 to K7 is determined. ] And [(4)] are set. For this reason, when any one of the identification information K1 to K7 is determined, the roaring effect for the same symbol is performed in the first and second stages of the super reach effect. On the other hand, when the identification information K8 is determined, in the first and second stages of the super reach production, the roaring effect for two internally different symbols ([4] and [(4)]) is performed. Become. Therefore, when the identification information K8 is determined, the effect is executed as if two reach lines are formed with two different symbols.

Next, the flow of the symbol determination method and the reach effect when the double / double effect is determined as the sub content during the normal mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 6B and 10.
First, a symbol determination method when the identification information K8 is determined will be described.

  As described above, since [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R, the effect control CPU 31a determines [4] as the confirmed left symbol and the confirmed right symbol. In addition, the CPU 31a for effect control that has determined the confirmed left symbol and the confirmed right symbol determines to derive the symbol on the effective line LG. Further, it is specified from the sub contents that the number of reach lines in the first and second stages of the super reach production is two. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control determines the identification information K4 as the identification information for specifying the temporary left symbol to be derived on the active line LF in the second stage of the super reach effect. Furthermore, the CPU 31a for effect control is the same as the identification information for identifying the symbols to be derived on the active lines LF and LG as the identification information for identifying the temporary left symbols derived at the first stage of the super reach effect. Determine identification information.

Next, the symbol determination method when any one of the identification information K1 to K7 is determined will be described.
It is specified from the sub contents that the number of reach lines in the first and second stages of the super reach production is two. For this reason, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the symbol specified by the determined identification information is derived on the effective line LG in the second stage of the super reach effect. Further, the CPU 31a for effect control uses the design or display that is one order prior to the confirmed left symbol as identification information for specifying the temporary left symbol to be derived on the active line LF in the second stage of the super reach effect. Identification information for identifying a symbol whose display order is one order behind the left symbol is determined. Furthermore, the CPU 31a for effect control is the same as the identification information for identifying the symbols to be derived on the active lines LF and LG as the identification information for identifying the temporary left symbols derived at the first stage of the super reach effect. Determine identification information.

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. 10 (a) to 10 (e) and 10 (g) to 10 (i) have the same conditions as those of FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (f) except that double / double effects are determined as sub contents. In addition, about the location which overlaps with the flow shown to Fig.10 (a)-(e) mentioned above, description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (e), after the symbol combination of the reach reach is stopped and displayed once in the first stage of the super reach production, it is developed to the second stage by starting the change again. In the second stage, it is effective as shown in FIG. 10 (g) because double / double effects are determined as sub-contents and [(4)] is not set in the left column L and right column R. A single reach line is formed on each of the lines LF and LG by [4], thereby achieving a twin reach state.

  At this time, in the effect display device 11, as shown in FIG. 10 (g), the effect is performed on the effective lines LF and LG simultaneously and independently. After that, since a temporary reach formation symbol is derived in the effective line LF, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the second stage of the super reach production has started, as shown in FIG. [5] whose display order is one order behind [4] is derived. As a result, the symbol combination of outlier reach as shown in FIG. 10H is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH ([454] in this example), and the variation of the symbol in the left region L1 ends. . At this time, the variation of the symbols in the right region R1 continues.

  Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time, the second stage of the super reach production is developed. In the second stage, the change in the right region R1 is performed while the change in the left region L1 is stopped, and [(4)] is derived in the right region R1 based on the identification information K8. After that, the display area that was divided into two when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 has elapsed returns to the original, and the symbol combination [4 (4) 4] is confirmed and stopped as shown in FIG. 10 (i). The symbol variation game ends. As a result, the player is made aware that the target of the second stage is [(4)] that was not the target of the first stage. Also, in the second stage of the super reach production, the number of reach lines did not change from the first stage.

  As described above, when the identification information K8 is determined, it is apparent that one reach line is formed on the effective line LA by [4]. However, after the normal reach effect is executed, the first stage of the super reach effect is performed. The production may be performed in a special manner, such as when the number of reach lines is increased to two at the second stage or the number of reach lines is returned to one at the second stage. As described with reference to FIG. 9, when the reach is formed with numerical symbols other than [4] and [(4)] during the normal mode, the number of reach lines is one and the super reach production is performed. In the first and second stages, the number of hitting targets and the number of reach lines does not change.

Next, a symbol determination method when a single effect is determined as a sub content during the normal mode will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 6C, no random value is assigned to the identification information K8. On the other hand, when any one of the identification information K1 to K7 is determined, the CPU 31a for effect control is the second stage single effect when the single / single effect or the double / single effect is determined as the sub content. The symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped is determined by the same method as the symbol determining method. In addition, the flow of reach production realized by such a symbol determination method is as shown in FIGS.

Next, the symbol determination method when the double effect is determined as the sub content during the normal mode will be described with reference to FIG.
When any one of the identification information K1 to K8 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a has a symbol determination method in the second stage double effect when the single / double effect or the double / double effect is determined as the sub-contents. The final left symbol and the temporary left symbol are determined by the same method. However, the symbol variation game ends without developing to the second stage after the turn-up effect for the symbol corresponding to the effective line LF or the effective line LG is performed once.

  Next, the design determination method and the flow of reach production when a single / single effect is determined as sub-contents during the reach line increasing mode will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The effect control CPU 31a confirms the value of the mode flag when the single / single effect is determined as the sub-content when the change patterns P4 and P5 are instructed. When the current effect mode is the reach line increase mode, the effect control CPU 31a determines the identification information from the symbol determination table of FIG. At this time, it is assumed that the CPU 31a for effect control determines identification information (such as “1” in the figure) for forming one reach line at the time of reach formation. In this case, the effect control CPU 31a determines that the symbol specified by the determined identification information is derived from any of the effective lines LA, LD, and LE. In addition, since it is specified from the sub contents that the number of reach lines in the first and second stages of the super reach effect is one, the effect control CPU 31a uses the provisional left symbol derived in the first stage of the super reach effect. The identification information K4 is determined as the identification information to be identified, and the symbol is determined to be derived on the same effective line as the effective line derived in the second stage. In FIG. 7A, when the double / single effect is determined as the sub content, the content for forming one reach line is not selected at the time of reach formation.

  On the other hand, when the identification information (“1, 2” 1, etc. in the figure) for forming two reach lines at the time of reach formation is determined, the effect control CPU 31a determines the symbol specified by the determined identification information as reach It is determined as a symbol to be derived on the effective lines LB and LC at the time of formation. When the single / single effect is determined as the sub-content, the effect control CPU 31a determines that one of the symbols specified by the determined identification information is derived in the first stage of the super reach effect. . Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines to derive the symbol not derived in the first step in the second step of the super reach effect according to the determined identification information. For example, in the case of ““ 1, 2 ”1”, “1” becomes the confirmed left symbol. On the other hand, when the double / single effect is determined as the sub content, the effect control CPU 31a determines the confirmed left symbol in accordance with the determined identification information, and sets the two symbols specified by the determined identification information to 1 of the super reach effect. Decide to be derived at the stage. In the present embodiment, by determining the identification information, the symbols to be derived in the first and second stages of the super reach effect and the confirmed left symbol are specified.

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. 11 (a) to 11 (f) show the flow when it is determined that the variation pattern P5 for the big hit variation is selected and that it is decided to notify the big hit middle probability change promotion effect that the winning big hit is won. Show. In addition, in FIGS. 11A to 11F, single / single effects are determined as sub contents, and identification information ““ 1, 2 ”2” is determined from the symbol determination table of FIG. 7A. Shows the flow of reach production.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), when the change of the symbol is started in the reach line increase mode, after the elapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. , LC, two reach lines are formed. As described above, during the reach line increasing mode, the symbol array in the left column L is: [→] [7] → [6] → [5] → [4] → [3] → [2] → [1 ] → [7] →... The numbers become smaller in order, and when it becomes [1], it changes in the order of returning to [7].

  Then, after two reach lines are formed, a normal reach effect is performed as shown in FIG. Then, after the end of the normal reach production, the first stage of the super reach production is started. In the first stage of the super reach production, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), the hold image H indicated by “HOLD” is superimposed on the reach formation symbol ([2] in this example) on the effective line LC. Hold production is performed. In the hold effect, the effect is executed in such a manner that one of the reach formation symbols once derived at the time of reach formation is held, and the held symbols are derived in the second stage of the super reach effect.

  Since one reach line is held by the hold effect, only one reach line in which the hold image H is not overlapped is displayed at the first stage of the super reach effect as shown in FIG. ([1] in this example), the reach effect is executed. After that, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first stage of the super reach production has started, a turn effect is performed such that [1] is stopped and displayed on the active line LA, and then the active line in the middle row C is displayed. [(4)] whose display order is one order before [1] is derived on LA. As a result, the symbol combination of outlier reach as shown in FIG. 11E is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH ([1 (4) 1] in this example).

  After that, the middle column C once stopped and displayed is developed to the second stage by starting to change again. At this time, in the second stage of the super reach production, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), one reach line held in the first stage is displayed ([2] in this example), and the reach production is performed. Executed. In other words, it has been determined that the two stages will be developed at the time when the hold effect is executed because two types of reach formation symbols are derived at the time of reach formation and the hold effect is executed. Become. Then, after the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 has elapsed, [2] is derived on the effective line LA of the middle row C, and the jackpot symbol combination [222] is formed as shown in FIG. The symbol variation game ends.

12A to 12F are the same conditions as FIGS. 11A to 11F except that the double / single effect is determined as the sub content.
As shown in FIG. 12 (a), when the change of the symbol is started in the reach line increasing mode, after the elapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the effective line LB is obtained by [1] and [2]. , LC, two reach lines are formed, and then a normal reach effect is performed as shown in FIG. Then, after the end of the normal reach production, the first stage of the super reach production is started. In the first stage of the super reach production, since the double / single production is determined as the sub-contents, the effective line depends on two different designs (in this example, [1] and [2]) as shown in FIG. Twin reach is achieved by forming two reach lines on LF and LG.

  At this time, in the effect display device 11, the effect is performed simultaneously and independently on the effective lines LF and LG. Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the first stage of the super reach effect, the display order is one order before [1] in the left region L1 from which a symbol that is not a confirmed left symbol is derived [ (4)] is derived. As a result, the symbol combination of outlier reach as shown in FIG. 12E is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH (in this example, [1 (4) 1]), and the symbol in the left region L1 is displayed. The change ends. At this time, the variation of the symbols in the right region R1 continues.

  Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time, the second stage of the super reach production is developed. In the second stage, the change in the right region R1 is performed while the change in the left region L1 is stopped, and [2] is derived in the right region R1 based on the identification information K2. After that, the display area that was divided into two when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 has elapsed returns to its original state, and as shown in FIG. Ends. As a result, the player is made to recognize that the target of the second stage is [2] which is not the target of the first stage. In addition, the number of reach lines in the second stage of the super reach production is smaller than that in the first stage.

  Next, the design determination method and the flow of reach production when the single / double effect is determined as the sub contents during the reach line increase mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 7B and 11.

  From the sub contents, it is specified that the number of reach lines in the first stage of the super reach production is one while the number of reach lines in the second stage is two. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control determines symbols to be derived to the effective lines LF and LG in the second stage of the super reach effect according to the determined identification information. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the same symbol as the symbol to be derived to the effective line LF as the symbol to be derived to one of the effective lines LA, LD, and LE in the first stage of the super reach effect. However, when the identification information including K8 is determined as the identification information (for example, “4, 8” 8, etc.), [(4)] is not set in the left column L and the right column R. The CPU 31a determines [4].

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. 11 (a) to 11 (e) and 11 (g) to 11 (i) have the same conditions as those of FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (f) except that single / double effects are determined as sub contents. In addition, about the location which overlaps with the flow shown to Fig.11 (a)-(e) mentioned above, description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  After the hold effect is performed as shown in FIG. 11E, the second stage is developed by starting the change again. At this time, since the single / double effect is determined as the sub-contents, in the second stage of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), two symbols derived at the time of reach formation (in this example, [1 ] And [2]), two reach lines are formed on the effective lines LF and LG, and a twin reach state is obtained.

  At this time, in the effect display device 11, the effect is performed simultaneously and independently on the effective lines LF and LG. Then, as shown in FIG. 11 (g), after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second stage of the super reach effect, the left region L1 from which the symbol that is not the confirmed left symbol is derived is obtained from [1]. [(4)] whose display order is the previous one is also derived. As a result, the symbol combination of outlier reach as shown in FIG. 11H is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH (in this example, [1 (4) 1]), and the symbol in the left region L1 is displayed. The change ends. At this time, the variation of the symbols in the right region R1 continues.

  Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time, the second stage of the super reach production is developed. In the second stage, the change in the right region R1 is performed while the change in the left region L1 is stopped, and [2] is derived in the right region R1 based on the identification information K2. After that, the display area that was divided into two when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 has elapsed returns to its original state, and as shown in FIG. Ends. As a result, the player is made to recognize that the target of the second stage is [2] which is not the target of the first stage. In addition, in the second stage of the super reach production, the number of reach lines is larger than that in the first stage.

  As described above, when the single / double effect is determined as the sub content in the reach line increasing mode and the identification information not including the identification information K8 is determined, the super reach effect is displayed with the pattern in which the hold image is displayed in duplicate. The second stage is not executed. That is, again, two reach lines are displayed on the effective lines LF and LG by two symbols derived at the time of reach formation. Thereby, even if the hold image H is displayed, it can be expected that the reach line will increase again in the second stage of the super reach effect.

  Next, the design determination method and the flow of reach effect when the double / double effect is determined as the sub content during the reach line increasing mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 7B and 12.

  It is specified from the sub contents that the number of reach lines in the first and second stages of the super reach production is two. For this reason, the CPU 31a for effect control determines symbols to be derived to the effective lines LF and LG in the second stage of the super reach effect according to the determined identification information. Further, the effect control CPU 31a determines the same symbol as the symbol determined to be derived in the second stage as the symbol derived to the active lines LF and LG in the first stage of the super reach effect.

  By determining the symbols in this manner, the actual reach production proceeds as follows. 12 (a) to 12 (e) and 12 (g) to 12 (i) are the same as the flow shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (f) except that double / double effects are determined as sub contents. ing. In addition, about the location which overlaps with the flow shown to Fig.12 (a)-(e) mentioned above, description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (e), after the variation of the symbol in the left region L1 is completed, the variation is started again to develop to the second stage. At this time, since the double / double effect is determined as the sub-contents, in the second stage of the super reach effect, as shown in FIG. ] And [2]), two reach lines are formed on the effective lines LF and LG, and a twin reach state is obtained.

  At this time, in the effect display device 11, the effect is performed simultaneously and independently on the effective lines LF and LG. Then, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second stage of the super reach effect, the left region L1 from which a symbol that is not a confirmed left symbol is derived is obtained from [1]. [(4)] whose display order is the previous one is also derived. As a result, the symbol combination of outlier reach as shown in FIG. 12H is temporarily stopped and displayed on the image display unit GH (in this example, [1 (4) 1]), and the symbol in the left region L1 is displayed. The change ends. At this time, the variation of the symbols in the right region R1 continues.

  Then, after the elapse of a predetermined time, the second stage of the super reach production is developed. In the second stage, the change in the right region R1 is performed while the change in the left region L1 is stopped, and [2] is derived in the right region R1 based on the identification information K2. After that, the display area that was divided into two when the fluctuation time set in the fluctuation pattern P5 has elapsed returns to its original state, and as shown in FIG. 12 (i), the symbol combination [222] is displayed in a fixed stop state. Ends. As a result, the player is made to recognize that the target of the second stage is [2] which is not the target of the first stage. Also, in the second stage of the super reach production, the number of reach lines did not change from the first stage.

  As described above, when the identification information excluding the identification information K8 is determined in the reach line increasing mode, the effect of whether or not the jackpot symbol combination is displayed for two different symbols is performed. This flow is executed in the same flow as the flow from the first stage of the super reach production when the identification information K8 is determined in the normal mode. Therefore, when the identification information K8 is determined in the normal mode, the number of apparent reach lines is one, but the flow is the same as when the identification information excluding the identification information K8 is determined in the reach line increase mode. It can be said that the production is being executed.

Next, the symbol determination method when the single effect is determined as the sub content during the reach line increase mode will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 7C, no random value is assigned to the identification information K8. On the other hand, when the identification information including the identification information K1 to K7 is determined, the effect control CPU 31a has two steps when the single / single effect or the double / single effect is determined as the sub content in the reach line increase mode. The symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped is determined by the same method as the symbol determining method in the single production of eyes.

Next, the symbol determination method when the double effect is determined as the sub content during the reach line increase mode will be described with reference to FIG.
The effect control CPU 31a uses the same method as the symbol determination method in the second stage double effect when the single / double effect or double / double effect is determined as the sub-content in the reach line increasing mode, And the temporary left design is determined. However, the symbol variation game ends without developing to the second stage after the turn-up effect for the symbol corresponding to the effective line LF or the effective line LG is performed once.

  In this embodiment, when the variation patterns P4 and P5 are selected, the reach effect that is executed in the first stage of the super reach effect is the first reach effect. On the other hand, when the variation patterns P4 and P5 are selected, the reach effect executed in the second stage of the super reach effect becomes the second reach effect. Further, when the identification information K8 is determined, the single / single effect corresponds to the first reach pattern. Furthermore, when the identification information K8 is determined, the single / double effect corresponds to the second reach pattern. Further, in the reach line increasing mode, forming two reach lines with two consecutive symbols among [1] to [7] corresponds to the third reach pattern. In addition, single / double production as sub-contents corresponds to increase reach pattern, while double / single production corresponds to decrease reach pattern, and single / single production and double / double production correspond to maintenance reach pattern. To do.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) The control means (the main control CPU 30a and the effect control CPU 31a) has a reach formed by the first symbol ([4]) associated with the same number as the second symbol ([(4)]). If so, the first stage of super reach production is executed. The first stage of the super reach production is a content for recognizing that the symbol derived to the final stop column is one of the first symbol and the second symbol associated with the same number as the reach formation symbol. After the first stage of the super reach production is executed, the off symbol is once derived. Thereafter, the control means executes a second stage for re-varying the final stop train and recognizing that the symbol derived to the final stop train is the one that was not the target of the first stage. As a result, even if a symbol in which the same number as the reach formation symbol is associated with the final stop column is not derived, the same number as the reach formation symbol is associated with the final stop column due to re-variation of the final stop column. The other symbol may be derived. For this reason, it can be expected that the jackpot display result is formed for the number of times larger than the number of reach lines (in this example, the first symbol and the second symbol twice). Therefore, the player is not discouraged even when the number of reach lines is small.

  (2) When a reach is formed with the first symbol ([1] to [3], [5] to [7]) that is not associated with the second symbol, after the first stage of the super reach effect is executed. An outlier symbol is derived once. After that, the final stop train is changed again, and the second stage of the super reach production is performed with the same design as the first stage of the super reach production. As described above, when the reach is formed by the first symbol that is not associated with the second symbol, it is not a big hit unless the same symbol as the reach formation symbol is displayed in the final stop column. On the other hand, if the reach is formed by the first symbol associated with the same number as the second symbol, the jackpot is displayed by the first symbol or the second symbol associated with the same number as the reach forming symbol. A result will be formed. For this reason, the reach line is actually formed by one type of symbol, but the reach effect is executed in the same manner as when the reach line is formed by a plurality of symbols. Therefore, when the reach is formed by the first symbol associated with the same number as the second symbol, it is different from the reach effect when the reach is formed by the first symbol not associated with the second symbol. Reach production can be executed in a manner. At the same time, it is possible to further emphasize the sense of expectation for the big hit when the reach is formed by the first symbol associated with the same number as the second symbol.

  (3) When the reach is formed in the first symbol ([4]) associated with the second symbol, and the first symbol ([1] to [3], which is not associated with the second symbol). When reach is formed in [5] to [7]), the form of normal reach production is the same in both cases. However, in the reach effect based on the first reach pattern (single / single effect) or the second reach pattern (single / double effect), whether or not the same symbol as the reach formation symbol is derived to the final stop row. Reach production is not performed. That is, the reach effect is executed in such a manner as when the number of reach lines is increased from one type of reach formation symbol, or when reach lines are formed with a plurality of symbols. Therefore, by setting such a reach pattern, the variation of reach production increases, and it is possible to execute an effect that does not bore the player. Further, even if only one reach line is formed, the number of reach lines may increase, so that it can be expected to always be a big hit. In addition, it is possible to give an impression different from the reach effect when the reach is formed by the first symbol not associated with the second symbol.

  (4) When the same first symbol as the second symbol is derived in the reach formation row, a plurality of reach lines are formed by deriving the first symbol not associated with the second symbol in the reach formation row. The production will be performed in the same manner as it is performed. As a result, when the reach is formed by the same first symbol as the second symbol, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for a big hit as when a plurality of reach lines are formed.

  (5) In the third reach pattern (contents in which two reach lines are formed by two consecutive symbols among [1] to [7] during the reach line increase mode) Will be executed multiple times. On the other hand, in the first reach pattern or the second reach pattern, a turn effect is executed a plurality of times depending on the symbols whose display order is not continuous, and these reach modes are different. Therefore, the variation of reach production increases, and the production that does not get the player bored can be executed.

  (6) In the sub contents, an increase reach pattern (single / double effect), a decrease reach pattern (double / single effect), and a maintenance reach pattern (single / single effect or double / double effect) are set. Thus, even if the number of reach lines is small in the first stage of the super reach production, the number of reach lines may increase in the second stage. Even if the number of reach lines increases in the first stage of the super reach production, the number of reach lines may decrease in the second stage. As a result, variations in reach production will increase, and it will not be possible to guess whether the number of reach lines in the first stage of the super reach production will be continued in the second stage, so execute the production that will not bore the player. Can do.

  (7) When a reach is formed with the first symbol ([4]) associated with the same number as the second symbol ([(4)]), the other first symbols ([1] to Since special effects are performed as compared with the case where the reach is formed in [3], [5] to [7]), unexpectedness can be given.

  (8) When the reach line is formed with the first symbol ([4]) associated with the same number as the second symbol, the chance of forming the jackpot display result increases, so the number of reach lines is one. Even in the case of a book, it can be expected to be a big hit.

  (9) When single / single production is determined as sub-contents in the reach line increase mode, hold one of the reach formation symbols once derived at the time of reach formation to derive the held symbols in the second stage. Production is performed. In other words, it has been determined that the two stages will be developed at the time when the hold effect is executed because two types of reach formation symbols are derived at the time of reach formation and the hold effect is executed. Become. For this reason, attention can be paid to the reach aspect after a plurality of reach lines are formed with a plurality of symbols, and an interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the game from being executed in an unfavorable manner for the player, that is, only a reach effect for one symbol is executed even though a plurality of reach lines are formed with a plurality of symbols.

  (10) When the identification information K8 is determined, as shown in FIG. 8F and the like, the image display unit GH is divided into two, and reach lines are formed by the effective lines LF and LG. Then, the effect is performed on the effective lines LF and LG simultaneously and independently. Specifically, when [4] is displayed in the left region L1, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the reach formation symbol on the effective line LF vibrates in the vertical direction. On the other hand, when [(4)] is displayed in the right region R1, the reach formation symbol on the effective line LG vibrates in the vertical direction. Thereby, while the reach formation symbol on the effective line LF corresponds to [4], the effect is executed as if the reach formation symbol on the effective line LG corresponds to [(4)]. become. As a result, two reach lines are formed by the same reach formation symbol shown in [4], but internally, two different symbols ([4] and [(4)]) Since the two reach lines are formed, the effect is executed in a manner as if the two reach lines are formed with two different symbols. Then, simply set [4] and [(4)], and whichever of the symbols stops in the middle row C, not only makes the jackpot symbol combination effective, but also forms a twin reach. Thus, it is possible to give a feeling as if a hit effect of whether or not a big hit is being executed by two different symbols. In addition, by setting [4] and [(4)] in the middle column C, the appearance is a development from the first stage to the second stage of the super reach production, but in reality it is a resentment with two different designs. The production is being performed. Therefore, even if one of the symbols does not stop in the first stage of the super reach production, it is expected that in the second stage, the one that was not the target of the first stage will be derived. be able to.

  (11) Also, when twin reach is formed by [4], when [4] is displayed in the left region L1, the reach formation symbol on the effective line LF vibrates in the vertical direction, while When [(4)] is displayed in the region R1, the reach formation symbol on the effective line LG vibrates in the vertical direction. Thereby, it is possible to make the player know which of [4] and [(4)] corresponds to the two reach lines of the same [4].

  (12) “4” located in the center of all symbols constituting the middle row C was set as the second symbol. Thereby, [4] and [(4)] are arranged with an interval of three symbols. For example, when “2” is set as the second symbol, [2] and [(2)] are arranged by separating one symbol, and [4] and [(4)] The arrangement interval between the first symbol and the second symbol is narrower than the case. Therefore, as the first symbol and the second symbol are separated, an impression different from the reach effect by two symbols in which the display order is continuous as shown in FIG. 12B can be given.

  (13) In the symbol determination table of FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d), identification is made when it is informed by the jackpot mid-variable promotion effect that the winning jackpot is won in comparison with the non-probable jackpot winning bonus. The ratio at which the information K8 is determined is set to be high. As a result, it is more likely that the symbol combination of [4 (4) 4] has been won than the time of the symbol combination of [444] being won. Therefore, when the symbol combination [4 (4) 4] is derived, even if the winning combination is a non-probable variable big hit, the fact that the promising big jackpot is won in the promising mid-variable promotion effect. Expectation can be given to being notified.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, instead of the big hit mid-progress change promotion effect, after temporarily displaying the temporary big hit symbol (the symbol combination by the decorative symbol) during the symbol change game, the big hit symbol that is finally displayed in a fixed stop ( A re-lottery effect performed in an effect mode for deriving a symbol combination by a decorative symbol) may be executed. In addition, when winning a promising big hit, it may be set to notify that a promising big hit is won in either the big win medium probable change promotion effect or the re-lottery effect.

  -In the said embodiment, you may make it determine the reach content of the 1st step of a super reach production, and the reach content of a 2nd step each independently. In this case, it is determined that there is a relation between the reach production (the theme of reach production and the number of reach lines) in the first stage of the super reach production and the reach production in the second stage, or 1, 2 of the super reach production. The contents of the reach effect can be determined without giving any relevance to the reach effect at the stage.

  -Embodiment may be the aspect which determines the number of reach lines at the time of the start of a symbol change game, without setting reach line increase mode. In this case, the number of reach lines may be associated with the variation pattern, or the number of reach lines may be associated with the sub-contents.

In the above embodiment, the same symbol determination table may be set regardless of the type of effect mode.
In the embodiment, the symbol combination of the outlier reach to be derived at the end of the first stage of the super reach effect may be any symbol combination as long as it can recognize the discrepancy.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, when the identification information (such as “5, 8” 5) including the identification information K8 is determined, [4] and [4] are displayed in two consecutive display orders. You may make it form two reach lines with a design. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), when the change of the symbol is started in the reach line increasing mode, after the elapse of a predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), [4] and [ 5], two reach lines are formed. Then, after the two reach lines are formed, as shown in FIG. 13C, in the first stage of the super reach production, the reach formation pattern on the effective line LC ([5] in this example) is held. The image H is displayed in duplicate. If a single / single effect is determined as the sub-contents, one reach line according to [4] at the first stage of the super reach effect as shown in FIGS. 13 (d) and 13 (e). And a mode in which the reach line held by [5] is displayed in the second stage of the super reach production may be set. If the single / double production is determined as the sub-content, after reaching the first stage of the super reach production (FIG. 13C), the reach is formed on the effective lines LF and LG in the second stage. You may set the aspect which displays the reach line by the symbol of time. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (g), since [(4)] is determined, three reach lines ([44], [44], [55] are executed after the first stage of super reach production. ]) May be set.

  In the above embodiment, the combination of the first symbol and the second symbol is not limited to the combination of [4] and [(4)]. For example, a combination of [2] and [(2)] may be used, or the number of symbols set with the second symbol may be two or more. In the above-described embodiment, the identifier is set as “number”, but the color of the decorative symbol may be set as the identifier, or the character of the symbol constituting the decorative symbol may be set as the identifier.

  In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal display type, but may be a dot matrix type, an organic EL type, a plasma display type, or a display device that combines these.

  -In embodiment, you may divide the production | presentation control board 31 into the production | presentation display control board which performs the control which concerns on a display, and the sub control board which controls an production | presentation display control board. In this case, while the determined left symbol is determined on the sub-general control board side, the effect display control board may determine the determined right symbol and the determined symbol, or the temporary reach formation symbol.

-The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols.
-The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses two special symbols.
Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and another example (modification) will be additionally described below.

  (A) When the third reach pattern is selected, the control means displays a reach line composed of any one of the reach formation symbols, and displays a symbol different from the reach formation symbol. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein a reach line composed of the remaining reach forming symbols is displayed after the off-set symbols are displayed once in the last stop row. According to this, when a plurality of reach lines are formed with a plurality of symbols and then reduced to one reach line, it is determined that the reach effect is executed with the remaining reach formation symbols. For this reason, attention can be paid to the reach aspect after a plurality of reach lines are formed with a plurality of symbols, and an interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to prevent the game from being executed in an unfavorable manner for the player, that is, only a reach effect for one symbol is executed even though a plurality of reach lines are formed with a plurality of symbols.

  C ... Middle row, L ... Left row, R ... Right row, LA-LG ... Effective line, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU (control means), 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... effect control board, 31a ... effect control CPU (control means, symbol determination means).

Claims (6)

A display means for displaying a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in accordance with a predetermined display order for each of a plurality of symbol sequences is provided, and symbols constituting each symbol sequence are used for recognizing the symbols. In a gaming machine in which an identifier is associated and a jackpot display result is formed by a pattern associated with the same identifier,
Control means for causing the display means to display the symbol variation game according to a variation pattern that defines a variation time of the symbol variation game;
A symbol determining means for determining a reach forming symbol when performing a reach effect according to the variation pattern;
While the first symbol in which different identifiers are all associated with each symbol column constituting the reach formation column is set, the first symbol and the second symbol in which the same identifier is associated with the final stop column Is set,
When the first symbol associated with the same identifier as the second symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol by the symbol determination unit, the control unit determines that the symbol derived to the last stop row is the reach formation symbol. After executing the first reach effect for recognizing that either one of the first symbol and the second symbol associated with the same identifier is executed, the first symbol is derived, and then the final stop sequence is re-established. A gaming machine that executes a second reach effect that causes the symbol derived to the last stop train to be recognized as a symbol that is not the target of the first reach effect.   When the first symbol that is not associated with the second symbol is determined as the reach formation symbol by the symbol determination unit, the control unit determines that the symbol derived to the final stop row is the same symbol as the reach formation symbol After executing the first reach production for recognizing that, the design is derived once and then the final stop row is re-varied so that the design derived to the final stop row is the same as the reach formation design The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a second reach effect for recognizing the symbol is executed. As a reach pattern that can be selected when a reach line is formed by deriving a first symbol in which the same identifier as the second symbol is associated with the reach forming row,
After the execution of the normal reach effect for recognizing that the symbol derived to the final stop row is one of the first symbol and the second symbol associated with the same identifier as the reach formation symbol, The same design and the same number of reach lines as the normal reach production are displayed, and the design derived to the last stop column is either the first design or the second design associated with the same identifier as the reach formation design. After executing the first reach effect for recognizing that it is the other, the design of the first reach is derived once, and then the final stop row is re-varied so that the design derived to the final stop row is the first reach. A first reach pattern for executing a second reach production for recognizing that it is a design that has not been directed to the production;
2. The second reach pattern for displaying a reach line more than the normal reach production in a design including the same design as the normal reach production after the normal reach production is executed is set. Or the gaming machine according to claim 2.   The third reach pattern for forming a plurality of reach lines by a plurality of symbols in which the second symbol is not associated with the reach formation row and the display order is continuous is set. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in the final stop row, the display order of the first symbol and the second symbol is set to be separated by one symbol or more. . The first reach pattern includes an increased reach pattern that, after executing the first reach effect, displays more reach lines than the first reach effect in a pattern that includes the same design as the first reach effect. so,
The second reach pattern includes a reduced reach pattern that reduces the number of reach lines after the first reach effect is executed, and the same design as the first reach effect after the first reach effect is executed. The game machine according to claim 3, further comprising a maintenance reach pattern for displaying the same number of reach lines.

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