JP2012176079A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a decrease in a player's interest by preventing the lengthening of a variation time of a pattern variation game even if the pattern variation game is performed in accordance with variation contents of a special variation system.SOLUTION: When a jackpot lottery and a ready-to-win lottery are not won and when the pattern variation game is performed in accordance with variation contents of a normal variation system, a variation cycle is executed in a variation time determined for "a normal variation", a variation time determined for "a shortened variation or a variation time determined for "an ultrashortened variation". Meanwhile, when the pattern variation game is performed in accordance with the variation contents of the special variation system, the variation cycles before a final round are executed by a pseudo shortened variation in which a time identical with a time of the shortened variation is determined. Thus, even if the number of the variation cycles for being executed accompanying a pseudo variation increases, the variation time of the single pattern variation game for being executed accompanying the pseudo variation is shortened, and the variation time of the single pattern variation game can be hardly lengthened even if the pseudo variation continues.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a continuous effect in which a variation cycle is continued a plurality of times in one symbol variation game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a kind of gaming machine, in a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation starts from the symbol variation start to a symbol fixed stop once, the variation from the symbol variation start to the multiple column variation stop is performed once. There is one that allows the cycle to be executed multiple times. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a symbol variation game is executed with a variation content of a special variation system composed of one or a plurality of variation cycles. It is possible to execute a continuous effect (also referred to as a “pseudo-ream”) for performing an effect as if the number of symbol variation games are being executed (for example, Patent Document 1). In this continuous production, the probability of a “hit”, that is, the big hit expectation is set higher as the number of times of the pattern change game that is executed in a single pattern change game is increased. Is common. And, a player who plays a game with a pachinko machine usually expects to win a “hit” and obtain a large number of prize balls. For this reason, when the pseudo-ream is executed, it is expected that the symbol variation game is executed as many times as possible.

JP 2008-104524 A

  By the way, the pseudo-ream is executed during one symbol variation game, but it is intended to make it appear as if a plurality of symbol variation games are also being executed. Therefore, the greater the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle executed with the pseudo-ream, the higher the big hit expectation degree, but the fluctuation time of one symbol fluctuation game is redundant accordingly. Therefore, there is a concern that the player may buy a feeling of disapproval unless the big hit is finally made even though the variation time of one symbol variation game is long.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is that even if the symbol variation game is executed with the variation contents of the special variation system, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a variation time of a variable game from being redundant and suppress a decrease in the interest of a player.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation start from a symbol variation start to a symbol fixed stop is performed once, and the variation of the symbol variation game The contents include a fluctuation cycle in which a change from the start of the change of the symbol to the stop of the change of a plurality of columns is performed once. As the change contents, the change contents of the normal change system composed of one change cycle, and once and The fluctuation contents of a special fluctuation system composed of any one of a plurality of fluctuation cycles are set, and in the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system, a jackpot display result predetermined by the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is displayed. In a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect with a change in expectation degree of jackpot that suggests the possibility of whether or not the symbol variation game is displayed with the variation content of the normal variation system or the variation content of the special variation system There is a game control means to be executed in a row, and the variation contents of the symbol variation game executed when the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is not won is different in the variation time in one symbol variation game When the time variation content and the short time variation content are set, the game control means does not win the big win in the big hit lottery and executes the symbol variation game with the normal fluctuation type variation content, When the symbol change game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system while the variation cycle is executed with the time variation content or the short variation content, the variation cycle before the last round is performed with the short variation content. The gist is to execute.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when a game ball is detected by a starting means for providing a start condition for the symbol variation game, the start of the game ball is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number. A storage means for storing as a ball; when the big win lottery does not win a big win, and when the symbol fluctuation game is executed with the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system, the number of starting reserved balls stored in the storage means is The selection ratio is set so that the short-time variation content is easy to be selected when the number is large, while the long-time variation content is easy to be selected when the number of starting and holding balls stored in the storage means is small. This is the gist.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the long-time variation content and the short-time variation content do not form a reach symbol combination at the end of the variation cycle. The gist is that the content is variable.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the notice image is displayed in stages according to a predetermined order on the display means and executed. The effect control means includes an effect control means for executing a stage effect in which the degree of expectation of jackpot changes suggests whether or not a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed based on the number of steps and the displayed preview image. When the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, in the second and subsequent variation cycles, at least the number of stages set in the previous image displayed in the immediately preceding variation cycle is notified. The gist is to start stage effects from images.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the effect control means includes a notice image of a stage effect when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, and The gist is that the notice image of the stage effect when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the normal variation system is similar.

  According to the present invention, even when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, it is possible to prevent the variation time of the symbol variation game from being redundant, and to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of fluctuation pattern. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation content of a normal fluctuation system and a special fluctuation system. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the selection probability of the fluctuation | variation pattern for deviation fluctuation | variation in the time of a non-variable state and a variable state. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the kind of background image and background effect. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the notice pattern of the stage effect performed during a non-pseudo fluctuation. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the notice pattern of the stage effect performed during pseudo-change. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing explaining the notice pattern distribution table of the stage effect performed during a non-pseudo fluctuation. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the notice pattern distribution table of a stage effect when a symbol variation game is performed with the variation content of a special variation system. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the lottery probability setting table of pigeon production. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the lottery probability setting table of an airplane effect. (A)-(m) is a schematic diagram which shows the flow of the stage effect and background effect which are performed during pseudo-change. (A) is a timing chart which shows the flow of the stage production performed during pseudo change, (b) is the timing chart which shows the flow of the stage production performed during non-pseudo fluctuation.

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 a decorative symbol (effect symbol or decorative symbol) for diversifying display effects. A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower left 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 (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit.

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

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  Note that the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is configured by a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols in all rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative drawings in all rows are different from each other, or a decorative drawing in which one row of decorative drawings is different from the other two rows of decorative drawings. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), The reach is formed when the same decorative drawing is temporarily stopped (fluctuation display).

  On the 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 stored for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “holding stored number”). The number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a later-described start winning opening 15 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 15 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).

  Also, a normal symbol display device 14 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13. 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 a lottery per common symbol is won, a normal symbol hit symbol (in the present embodiment, the upper 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 symbol of the normal symbol (in this embodiment, the lower normal symbol display portion is lit) is displayed in a fixed stop (derived).

  Below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 15 is provided as a starting means having a game ball entrance 15a. 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. 2) is provided in the back of the start winning port 15 as a start means for detecting a game ball that has entered. 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. 2) 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 right side of the effect display device 11. Behind the gate 19, a gate switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) 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 the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. 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 this embodiment, two types of “16R probability variation big hit” and “8R probability variation big hit” are set. In the 16R probability variable jackpot, the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is set to “16”, while in the 8R probability variable jackpot, the number of rounds constituting the jackpot game is set to “8”. In the 16R probability variation jackpot and 8R probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state (50 times) and the shortened state (100 times) are set as the upper limit number of times until the predetermined number of symbol variation games are executed after the big hit game ends. Is granted.

  The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game, and the symbol variation game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit. One round game is a condition that is established earlier, either when a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. It ends by satisfying. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

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. In addition, a sub general control board 31 and an effect display control board 32 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 31 controls the effect display control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. Further, the effect display control board 32 is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the sub integrated control board 31 and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds and characters). To control.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub-integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 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) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. 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 big hit symbol of the special figure when winning in the big hit lottery. 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 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, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. The variation patterns are classified for each variation content including large hit variation, outlier reach variation, and 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 displayed in a fixed stop state in the special symbol variation game. On the other hand, in the big hit variation, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, after reaching the reach effect, the big hit symbol is finally stopped and displayed. The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery, and finally the loss symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the symbol variation game based on the special drawing. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, 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 winning lottery nor the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the symbol variation game by 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 based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the symbol variation game using special figures, when the variation of the special diagram is started, the variation of the special diagram 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.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value, a reach determination value, and a normal hit determination value. 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 the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 241 kinds of integers from 0 to 240) that the reach determination random number can take. The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and can be a random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). ). 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.

Hereinafter, the variation pattern set in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The fluctuation pattern of this embodiment is roughly divided into fluctuation contents of a normal fluctuation system and fluctuation contents of a special fluctuation system. The variation content includes a variation cycle including a variation start of a symbol and a plurality of columns of variation stop in the symbol variation game. The variation content of the normal variation system is composed of one variation cycle, while the variation content of the special variation system is composed of a plurality of variation cycles.

  In the present embodiment, five types of variation patterns MP1 to MP5 are set as the variation patterns for main control that specify the variation contents of the normal variation system. The variation pattern MP1 for deviation variation has “normal variation” for deriving a symbol after the first variation time has elapsed, while the variation pattern MP2 for deviation variation has a variation pattern MP1 after the second variation time has elapsed. A “shortening variation” for deriving a symbol is defined. In addition, in the fluctuation pattern MP3 for deviation fluctuation, “ultra-shortening fluctuation” in which a symbol is derived after the third fluctuation time has elapsed is defined. In the present embodiment, the first variation time is set to “13 seconds”, the second variation time is set to “7 seconds”, and the third variation time is set to “3 seconds”. Yes.

  In the “normal variation”, “shortening variation”, and “super-shortening variation” in the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is completed in one variation cycle. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4A, in the “normal variation” in the present embodiment, after the symbol variation game is started, the symbols (decorative drawings) of each symbol row are in a variable stop order (this book). In the embodiment, the variation is stopped according to the left column → the right column → the middle column), and the symbol is derived. Also, as shown in FIG. 4B, in the “shortening variation” in this embodiment, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each symbol sequence. Is done. In addition, as shown in FIG. 4C, in the “super shortened variation” in this embodiment, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol sequence is displayed in each symbol sequence. Derived.

  The same reach effect content is defined in the variation pattern MP4 for outlier reach variation and the variation pattern MP5 for jackpot variation. The variation content specified by the main control variation patterns MP4 and MP5 is composed of one variation cycle as shown in FIG. 4D, and with the elapse of a predetermined time after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, the reach symbol combination is derived and the reach effect is executed, and the symbol variation game ends with the passage of the variation time.

  In the present embodiment, six types of variation patterns MP6 to MP11 are set as variation patterns for specifying the variation contents of the special variation system. One symbol variation game with pseudo variation (continuous effect) is a one-time symbol variation game that is simulated and expressed as if multiple symbol variation games are continuously performed. Is. That is, one symbol variation game with pseudo variation is executed for one start-up holding ball.

  The fluctuation patterns MP6 and MP7 for main control are the contents of fluctuations in pseudo two times including two fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation pattern MP6 is a fluctuation pattern for deviation fluctuation, and as shown in FIG. 4 (e), the first and second fluctuation cycles are regarded as deviation fluctuations (in the figure, indicated as “pseudo 2 gas”). ). In this variation content, after the start of the symbol variation game, the symbol variation is performed in the same time as the shortened variation defined in the variation pattern MP2 as the first variation cycle. Then, after the end of the first fluctuation cycle, the second fluctuation cycle, which is the final fluctuation cycle, starts, and the reach effect is not executed in the second fluctuation cycle, and the shortening determined in the fluctuation pattern MP2 The symbol variation is performed at the same time as the variation, and the symbol variation game ends when the variation time elapses. In other words, “gase” in the present embodiment is the content of the effect that is finally lost without the reach effect being executed. In the following description, the fact that the variation of the symbol is performed in the same time as the shortening variation determined in the variation pattern MP2 in the pseudo variation is referred to as a pseudo shortening variation. Further, in the pseudo-shortening variation and the shortening variation not accompanied by the pseudo-variation in the present embodiment, the variation time is the same, but the design derivation mode is different. That is, in the pseudo-shortening variation, the symbols in each symbol row stop in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, the left column → the right column → the middle column), while the shortening does not involve a pseudo variation. In the fluctuation, the fluctuation of each symbol row is stopped at almost the same timing.

  Returning to the explanation of FIG. 4, the variation pattern MP7 for main control is a variation pattern for big hit variation, and as shown in FIG. The second fluctuation cycle is a reach fluctuation. In this variation content, a pseudo shortening variation is performed as the first variation cycle after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, after the end of the first fluctuation cycle, the second fluctuation cycle, which is the final fluctuation cycle, starts, a reach combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses, and a reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends with the passage of time.

  The fluctuation patterns MP8 and MP9 for main control have pseudo three-time fluctuation contents including three fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation patterns MP8 and MP9 are fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation and jackpot fluctuation, respectively. As shown in FIG. 4G, while the first and second fluctuation cycles are considered as deviation fluctuations, The first fluctuation cycle is the reach fluctuation. In this variation content, pseudo shortening variation is performed as the first and second variation cycles after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, after the end of the second fluctuation cycle, the third fluctuation cycle, which is the final fluctuation cycle, is started, and the reach symbol combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses, and the reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends with the passage of.

  The fluctuation patterns MP10 and MP11 for main control are the contents of fluctuations in pseudo four times including four fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation patterns MP10 and MP11 are fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation and jackpot fluctuation, respectively. As shown in FIG. 4 (h), the first to third fluctuation cycles are considered as deviation fluctuations. The first fluctuation cycle is the reach fluctuation. In this variation content, pseudo shortening variation is performed as the first to third variation cycles after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, after the end of the third fluctuation cycle, the fourth fluctuation cycle, which is the final fluctuation cycle, starts, a reach combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses, and a reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends with the passage of time. In the symbol variation game executed with pseudo variation, the variation time of the last variation cycle is the same as the variation time defined in the variation patterns MP4 and MP5.

  Note that, in the pseudo variation, the symbols that are out of phase are derived in the variation cycle before the final variation cycle, and the variation stop of the symbols in these variation cycles is a temporary display. In the pseudo variation, the reach effect is executed only in the final change cycle, while the reach effect is not executed in the change cycle before the final change cycle. In addition, in the case of executing a re-variation effect after stopping a specific symbol combination (a combination of jackpots and chances) once in a variation cycle, only the re-variation effect is included. Do not count as one fluctuation cycle. In the present embodiment, as the number of pseudo fluctuation cycles increases, the jackpot expectation that suggests whether or not a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed is set higher. The “high or low expectation level of jackpot” is calculated based on a ratio that appears when a big hit is won in the big hit lottery and a ratio that appears when the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery. And, when the jackpot lottery is won and when the jackpot is not won, the higher the appearance rate when the jackpot lottery is won, the higher the expectation of jackpot .

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns MP1 to MP11 are set as variation patterns for the non-variable state, while the variation patterns MP12 to MP15 are set as variation patterns for the variable state. In the fluctuation patterns MP12 and MP13 for deviation fluctuation, “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” are respectively defined as fluctuation contents, but the fluctuation patterns MP1 and MP2 have fluctuations more than “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation”. Each time is set short. Further, the variation pattern MP14 for losing reach variation and the variation pattern MP15 for jackpot variation have the same reach effect contents, but differ from the effect contents defined in the change patterns MP4 and MP5. In the following explanation, while the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the normal variation system is indicated as “non-pseudo variation”, the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system. May be indicated.

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
The sub-general control board 31 includes an overall control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 31a and various tables, and necessary data. Is provided with a general control RAM 31c. The overall control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, the effect display control board 32 will be described.
On the effect display control board 32, a display control CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a control program of the display control CPU 32a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 32c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30, the sub integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 will be described.
First, 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).

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 affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number of four. When the number of reserved 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 main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, the value of the big hit determination random number and the special figure distribution random number) from the main control RAM 30c and holds the values. A predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the number of memories is set. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when no game ball is entering the start winning opening 15, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 15 is stored in the main control RAM 30c as a start hold ball, so the main control RAM 30c functions as a storage means.

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

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the execution condition determination is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has a reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c of “0 ( It is determined whether it is larger than “zero”. When the reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process because there is no symbol variation game being held. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of reserved memories by −1 (1 subtraction) because there is a symbol variation game 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 jackpot determination random number 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.

  The main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the jackpot determination value matches the jackpot determination value. 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 variation process for executing a symbol variation game that becomes a big hit variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines the special bonus jackpot symbol as a special symbol that causes the special symbol display device 12 to display a fixed stop based on the value of the random number for special symbol distribution. Further, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the big hit selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation. 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. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the reach determination random number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether or not the reach determination value matches the reach determination value. 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 processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, and selects and determines a variation pattern for the special reach variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach in the reach lottery, and therefore executes a shift variation process for executing the symbol variation game that causes the shift variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a refers to the distribution table shown in FIG. 5 according to whether or not the current gaming state is a variable state. The main control CPU 30a refers to the distribution table shown in FIG. 5A when the current gaming state is the non-changed state, while when the current gaming state is the changed state, FIG. Refer to the distribution table shown in b). The main control CPU 30a grasps whether or not the current gaming state is a variable state based on a control flag (an operation flag described later) set in the main control RAM 30c.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has selected the distribution table in accordance with the current gaming state selects the variation pattern for deviation variation in accordance with the current number of starting reserved balls. In the distribution table shown in FIG. 5A, the value of the random number is set so that the variation pattern set with a short variation time becomes easier to select as the number of reserved balls reaches the upper limit (the number of reserved balls increases). Is distributed. On the other hand, as the number of starting reserved balls is closer to 0 (the number of starting reserved balls is smaller), the random number values are distributed so that it is difficult to select a variation pattern with a long variation time. For example, when the current number of reserved balls is “0” or “1”, the selection rate is set so that the variation pattern MP1 specifying “normal variation” is most easily selected. On the other hand, when the current number of starting balls to be held is “3”, the selection rate is set so that the variation pattern MP3 for specifying “super shortened variation” is most easily selected.

  On the other hand, in the distribution table shown in FIG. 5B, the variation pattern MP13 having a variation time set shorter than the variation pattern MP12 having a long variation time is easily selected regardless of the current number of starting balls. The selectivity is set so that The main control CPU 30a that has selected and determined the variation pattern according to the distribution table then ends the special symbol start process.

  The main control CPU 30a, which has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process, outputs a control command generated according to the determination items to the sub-general control board 31 (general 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 a 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. .

  The main control CPU 30a gives a big hit game when the big hit lottery is won. The main control CPU 30a that has finished the big hit game gives the probability change state and the short change state after the big hit game ends. The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c to “1” and gives a probability variation state to the sub-general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a). The probability change command is output. 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 Further, when providing the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag stored in the main control RAM 30c and outputs an operation command indicating the variable state. 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. By inputting the probability change command and the operation command, the overall control CPU 31a can grasp that the probability change state is currently assigned and that the change state is assigned.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets a predetermined number of times to give the probability variation state and the variation state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “50 times” as the number of times of the probability changing state, and sets “100 times” as the number of times of the variable state. The main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of times of grant every time the symbol variation game is executed. When the number of times of grant becomes “0 (zero)”, the corresponding game state (probability change state or change state) ends. Let Specifically, when ending the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a sets the probability variation flag to “0” in accordance with the number of times the probability variation state is given “0 (zero)”. A non-probability change command indicating the probability change state is output to the sub-general control board 31. When the variable state is terminated, the main control CPU 30a sets the operation flag to “0” as the number of times the variable state is applied becomes “0 (zero)”, and the non-changeable state. A non-operation command indicating a short state is output to the sub control board 31. Further, when the big hit occurs before the main control CPU 30a reaches the number “0 (zero)” of the probability change state or the variable state, the main control CPU 30a gives the probability change state and the variable state with the start of the big hit game. The number of times is cleared to “0 (zero)”, and the probability variation state and the variation state are terminated. The number of times of grant is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the contents of control executed by the main control CPU 30a for normal symbols will be described.
When the game ball passes through the gate 19 and the detection signal output by the gate switch SW3 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number for determining the normal figure from the main control RAM 30c, The value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of stored normal design start spheres (hereinafter referred to as the general figure start storage number). Note that the main control CPU 30a rewrites the reserved memory number by adding 1 to the reserved memory number, while the ordinary chart start reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment), When the storage number has reached the upper limit number, the reserved storage number exceeding the upper limit number is not rewritten, and the random number for determination per common map is not acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the normal symbol per unit determination stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved symbols stored in the main symbol when the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner and is not in a game per general symbol. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value with the standard figure determination value, and performs a standard figure determination (lottery per standard figure) as to whether or not it is a standard figure. The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 14 with the start of the general game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening mode of the opening / closing blades 16 in accordance with the gaming state at the time of hitting the normal game after the normal game corresponding to the normal game is over.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the sub overall control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the main control CPU 31a receives the main control variation pattern designation command from the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub variation pattern designation command to the display control CPU 32a based on the variation contents of the variation pattern. The sub change pattern designation command is a command for instructing the change contents in units of change cycles constituting the symbol change game. Hereinafter, the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern designation command for sub is referred to as “sub variation pattern”.

Hereinafter, the types of sub variation pattern designation commands and the output modes of the commands will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
When the central control CPU 31a inputs a main control variation pattern designating command for designating a variation pattern composed of one variation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a instructs a sub variation pattern associated with the variation pattern on a one-to-one basis. Outputs the change pattern designation command for sub. For example, when the variation pattern MP1 is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub variation pattern designation command for instructing the sub variation pattern SP1 corresponding to the variation pattern MP1. Further, when the variation pattern MP2 is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub variation pattern designation command for instructing the sub variation pattern SP2 corresponding to the variation pattern MP2.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing a variation pattern for main control composed of a plurality of variation cycles, the overall control CPU 31a instructs variation content (sub variation pattern) for each variation cycle. Outputs the fluctuation pattern specification command. More specifically, in the case of pseudo variation, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub variation pattern designation command for designating the sub variation pattern SP2a in each variation cycle before the last variation cycle. Incidentally, the sub variation pattern SP2a specifies the same variation time as the variation time set in the variation pattern MP2, but unlike the sub variation pattern SP2, each symbol sequence is stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order. It is stipulated.

  In addition, when the variation patterns MP7 to MP11 that specify the execution of the reach effect are instructed, the overall control CPU 31a performs the change contents to be executed in the change cycle at the start of the last change cycle (the contents of the reach effect). A sub variation pattern designating command for designating sub variation patterns SP4 and SP5 corresponding to is output. On the other hand, when the variation pattern MP6 for specifying the gas is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub variation pattern designation command for designating the sub variation pattern SP2a at the start of the last variation cycle. . That is, the time required for forming the reach is the same in the reach effect in the last fluctuation cycle executed with the pseudo change and the reach effect at the time of non-pseudo change.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern that specifies the non-pseudo variation without winning the big hit lottery and the reach lottery, the symbol variation game is “normal variation”, “short variation”, Or, it is executed with the content of “super-shortening variation”. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern that specifies the pseudo variation, the “pseudo variation” in the non-pseudo variation is set to the “pseudo variation” in the variation cycle before the last round. The fluctuation cycle is executed only with the contents of “shortening fluctuation for use”. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time specified by the main control fluctuation pattern MP1 corresponds to the long-time fluctuation contents, while the fluctuation time specified by the main control fluctuation pattern MP2 and the sub fluctuation pattern SP2a is short. It corresponds to the contents of fluctuation.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a stop symbol designation command for special symbols, the overall control CPU 31a gives the effect display device 11 the basis of the special diagram instructed by the command, the variation pattern for main control, and the sub variation pattern. The decoration drawing to be displayed once stopped or confirmed is determined. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration drawing for each variation cycle. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a stop symbol designating command for a decorative design instructing the determined decorative design to the display control CPU 32a together with the sub variation pattern designating command at the start of each variation cycle. In addition, the determination method of the decoration drawing in this embodiment is mentioned later. When the overall control CPU 31a receives a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control CPU 32a.

  When the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a probability change command or an operation command, the overall control RAM 31c sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been assigned. Then, the overall control CPU 31a sets in the overall control RAM 31c that the probability variation state is given when the probability variation command is input, and sets in the overall control RAM 31c that the non-probability variation state is imparted when the non-probability variation command is input. To do. Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets in the overall control RAM 31c that the variable state is given when the operation command is input, and controls that the non-variable state is given when the non-operation command is input. Is set in the RAM 31c. Then, the overall control CPU 31a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 31c until a probability change command, a non-probability change command, an operation command, and a non-operation command are input. The overall control CPU 31a grasps whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine is in a probable change state or in a change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 31c. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs these commands of the probability change command, the non-probability change command, the operation command, and the non-operation command, each command is output to the effect display control board 32.

  Hereinafter, a method for determining a decorative drawing will be described. The overall control CPU 31a determines the decorations for all the change cycles constituting the change contents of the game at the start of the symbol change game, and stores the determined decorations in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 31c. It comes to memorize.

  In the present embodiment, the method for determining an outlier symbol during non-pseudo variation is different from the method for determining an out symbol during pseudo variation. First, a method for determining a symbol during non-pseudo fluctuation will be described.

  The CPU 31a for overall control randomly determines a missing symbol that does not include a reach symbol as a decoration diagram when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol and a normal variation, a shortened variation, or a super-short variation is designated as the variation content. To do. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines a missing symbol including a reach symbol as a decorative drawing when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol and a reach variation is designated as the variation content. Further, the central control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol including a reach symbol as a decoration when a jackpot symbol is instructed as a special symbol and reach variation is instructed as a variation content.

Next, a method for determining a symbol during pseudo-variation will be described.
The CPU 31a for overall control, when a pseudo two-time fluctuation, a pseudo three-time fluctuation, or a pseudo four-time fluctuation is instructed, as a decorative figure to be stopped and displayed in each fluctuation cycle before the final fluctuation cycle, Determine the combination. The specific off-set symbol combination is a symbol combination of continuation suggestion for definite notification of continuation to the next fluctuation cycle, and in this embodiment, [122], [233], [344], [455], [566], [677], [711] are the continuation suggestion symbol combinations.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol determination method differs depending on whether or not a continuation-suggested symbol combination is derived through a slip effect. In the slip effect, after the reach state is formed, the right row re-variates immediately before the middle row stops changing, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously in the middle row and the right row. Accordingly, the overall control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the continuation suggestion when there is no slip effect, and determines the right symbol before the slip together with the symbol combination of the continuation suggestion when accompanied by the slip effect. For example, if the overall control CPU 31a determines [233] as the continuation suggestion symbol combination, it determines “2”, which is the same as the left symbol, as the right symbol before slipping. Details of the slip effect will be described later.

  In addition, when the variation pattern MP6 for specifying the gas is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines a combination of symbols that suggests continuation as a decoration to be displayed in a final stop cycle. In addition, the central control CPU 31a determines a detachable symbol including a reach symbol as a decorative figure to be displayed in a final stop cycle when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol and reach variation is designated as the variation content. . The central control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol including a reach symbol as a decoration to be displayed in a final stop cycle when a big hit symbol is designated as a special figure and a reach variation is designated as a variation content. .

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown to Fig.6 (a)-(d), multiple types (embodiment) displayed on the production | presentation display apparatus 11 on the back of the fixed stop display, a temporary stop display, or the symbol which is changing. 4 types) of backgrounds HA to HD are set. Then, the overall control CPU 31a displays an effect instruction command for instructing the background image of the transition destination so that the background image is changed to any one of the backgrounds HA to HD when a predetermined predetermined transition condition is satisfied. Output to the control CPU 32a. The predetermined transition condition may be a lottery to determine whether or not to transfer the background image when a specific variation pattern is selected, or may be determined in advance after a specific background image is set. The number of symbol variation games may be executed.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub control variation pattern designation command is input at the start of the variation cycle, the display control CPU 32a selects the image display data based on the variation contents designated by the command. The display control CPU 32a 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. At this time, the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol stop design designation command at the end of each variation cycle. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display symbol is finally stopped on the effect display device 11 and the symbol variation game is terminated. When the display control CPU 32a inputs an effect instruction command for specifying a background image, the display control CPU 32a displays the background image specified by the command.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment configured as described above, whether or not the symbol variation game is executed with the variation contents of the normal variation system or the special variation system indicates whether or not the big hit expectation degree is suggested during the symbol variation game. It is comprised so that the notice effect to perform may be performed. In this embodiment, a stage effect (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a SU effect) and a background effect as a development suggestion effect are set as the notice effect.

  The stage effect causes the effect display device 11 to display the notice images step by step in a predetermined order, and the level of the big hit expectation is suggested by the number of executed steps and the displayed notice image. . In the present embodiment, the maximum number of stage effects is four. And in the stage production of this embodiment, the greater the number of stages that have been executed, that is, the closer to 4 stages, the higher the level of expectation for jackpots. In the stage effect of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of preview images are provided in each stage, and the level of big hit expectation is determined for the type of the preview image executed in each stage. The stage effects of the present embodiment are set such that the degree of big hit expectation increases in the order of 1 stage (SU1) <2 stages (SU2) <3 stages (SU3) <4 stages (SU4). In addition, although the preview image in this embodiment is a moving image, it demonstrates as a preview image for convenience of explanation.

  And the stage aspect of this embodiment differs in the stage aspect depending on whether it is performed during pseudo change or non-pseudo change. More specifically, when a stage effect is executed during non-pseudo change, after the start of the symbol change game, a notice image at each stage is executed in a manner in which images are sequentially displayed on the effect display device 11 at predetermined intervals. Is done. For example, when the notice image changes from SU1 → SU2 → SU3, the first-stage notice image is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game. The second stage of the preview image is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time since the first stage of the preview image is displayed, and the reach state is reached after the lapse of the predetermined time after the second stage of the preview image is displayed. A third-stage notice image is displayed before the image is formed.

  On the other hand, when the stage effect is executed during the pseudo-variation, the notice image is displayed step by step in each change cycle that is the target of the stage effect, and the stage of the notice image is changed according to the execution of the change cycle. It is a production that can be changed. The stage effect suggests that the level of big hit expectation is high or low depending on the stage change state of the notice image accompanying the execution of each fluctuation cycle that is the target of the stage effect and the stage specified in the notice image of the last change cycle. It has come to be. For example, when there are three fluctuation cycles to be staged and the notice image changes from SU1 → SU2 → SU3, the notice image of the first stage is displayed at the start of the first change cycle. Is displayed. Subsequently, a second-stage notice image is displayed with the start of the second fluctuation cycle. Thereafter, with the start of the third fluctuation cycle, a third-stage preview image is displayed.

  In other words, when staged effects are executed during pseudo-variation, the notice image rises one step at a time in one fluctuation cycle, and when the next fluctuation cycle is entered, in that fluctuation cycle, the previous fluctuation cycle A preview image having a higher number of stages than the finally displayed preview image is displayed. That is, the stage effect during the pseudo-variation is not executed in such a manner that the preview image is repeatedly displayed from the preview image with a low degree of expectation of jackpot in each variation cycle unit. In the present embodiment, as a trigger for the transition to the next stage of the stage effect in the pseudo variation, a notice is given with the passage of time (in this embodiment, the transition timing to the next variation cycle) with one symbol variation game as an execution unit The image is changing. It should be noted that the transition to the next fluctuation cycle in the pseudo fluctuation is that the fluctuation of all symbol sequences is temporarily stopped and displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the stage effect is executed during the pseudo variation, the transition time of the stage effect to the next stage coincides with the transition time to the next variation cycle in the pseudo variation.

  On the other hand, the background effect suggests the development of a running symbol variation game and is completed in each variation cycle, and the content of the effect differs for each type of background image currently set. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 6A to 6D, the background HA is notified of the reach expectation level indicating the possibility that the reach effect is executed depending on whether or not a cat appears. `` Cat production '' and `` Train production '' to notify the degree of continuation expectation that suggests the possibility of continuing pseudo fluctuations depending on whether the train passes through the back of the symbol and the type of train passing through is set . In addition, the background HB has a “hope effect” that informs the reach expectation level based on whether or not a pigeon appears and the number of pigeons that appear, and the continuation expectation level depending on whether or not the plane passes through the back of the symbol. “Airplane production” to be notified is set. On the other hand, in the background HC, there is a “ball effect” for notifying the reach expectation level depending on whether or not the ball passes, and a “fountain effect” for notifying the continuous expectation level depending on whether or not the fountain blows up on the back of the design. Is set. In addition, the background HD is based on whether or not a mouse appears and the “mouse production” that informs the reach expectation level based on the number of mice that appear, and whether or not the sign is displayed on the back of the symbol. “Signboard effect” is set.

Hereinafter, details of the stage effects will be described with reference to FIGS.
The stage effects of the present embodiment can be broadly classified into two types: first stage effects and second stage effects. The first stage effect is an effect content indicating a process until the character KA secures the criminal, while the second stage effect is an effect content indicating a process until the character KB encounters the criminal. Further, the first stage effect can be classified into a vehicle first stage effect in which the criminal H appears in a wagon and a first step effect in a walk in which the criminal H appears on foot. The second stage effects can be classified into a vehicle second stage effect where the character KB appears in a police car and a second step effect where the character KB appears on foot. In the following description, the vehicle first stage effect and the vehicle second stage effect are collectively referred to as “vehicle stage effect”, while the first step walk effect and the second step effect are referred to as “walking stage effect”. There is a case.

  In the present embodiment, the vehicle stage effect is executed when the current background image is the background HA, HB, while the walking step effect is executed when the current background image is the background HC, HD. It is like that. In the present embodiment, a notice pattern that determines the type of the notice image to be displayed on the effect display device 11 is set according to whether or not the stage effect is executed during pseudo-variation or non-pseudo-variation. Yes. In other words, in the present embodiment, the notice pattern to be selected differs depending on the type of background image that is currently set.

  FIGS. 7A and 7B are distribution tables showing notice patterns that are referred to when a stage effect is executed during non-pseudo fluctuation. FIG. 7A is a distribution table showing a notice pattern defining a notice image classified as the first stage effect, while FIG. 7B is a notice classified as the second stage effect. It is a distribution table which shows the notice pattern which defined the image.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, six types shown in the notice patterns YA1-1 to YA1-6 are set in the notice pattern defining the notice image of the vehicle first stage effect. For example, the notice pattern YA <b> 1-1 is associated with “wagon stop” which is the content of the wagon stopping and the criminal H getting off as the first-stage notice image. In addition, the notice pattern YA1-2 is associated with “stop wagon” as the notice pattern YA1-1 as the notice image of the first stage. Further, the notice pattern YA1-2 is associated with “criminal surprise → character KA return → criminal escape” as the second-stage notice image. The contents described above are contents in which, after the criminal H is surprised, the character KA returns to the criminal H and runs away to the criminal H. Hereinafter, with regard to the other notice patterns, as the number of stages of the notice image increases, the production contents that the character KA approaches (develops) the contents for securing the criminal H are associated.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7A, six types shown in the notice patterns YA2-1 to YA2-6 are set in the notice pattern that defines the notice image of the first stage effect on foot. Note that the notice patterns YA2-1 to YA2-6 correspond to the notice patterns YA1-1 to YA1-6, respectively, except that the criminal H appears on foot as the first-stage notice image. Are associated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the second and subsequent notice images in the vehicle first stage effect and the walk first stage effect are the same, for convenience of explanation, FIG. 7A shows one distribution table. It is described collectively. However, as described above, the vehicle first-stage effect and the walking first-stage effect are completely different effect modes, and therefore, the notice pattern for specifying these effect contents is set separately.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, five types shown in the notice patterns YB1-1 to YB1-5 are set in the notice pattern defining the notice image of the vehicle second stage effect. For example, the notice pattern YB1-1 is associated with “patrol car stop”, which is a content that the police car stops and the character KB gets off as the first-stage notice image. In addition, the notice pattern YB1-2 is associated with “patrol car stop” as the notice image of the first stage, similarly to the notice pattern YB1-1. Further, the notice pattern YB1-2 is associated with “Character KB search object → flute” as the second-stage notice image. The content is the content that the character KB finds and blows the whistle. Hereinafter, with regard to the other notice patterns, as the number of stages of the notice image increases, production contents that the character KB approaches (develops) the encounter with the criminal H are associated.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7B, five types shown in the notice patterns YB2-1 to YB2-5 are set in the notice pattern defining the notice image of the second stage effect on foot. Note that the notice patterns YB2-1 to YB2-5 correspond to the notice patterns YB1-1 to YB1-5, respectively, except that the character KB appears on foot as the first-stage notice image. Are associated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the second and subsequent trailer images are the same in the vehicle second stage effect and the walking second stage effect, for convenience of explanation, FIG. 7B shows one distribution table. It is described collectively. However, as described above, since the vehicle second-stage effect and the walking second-stage effect are completely different effect modes, the notice pattern for specifying these effect contents is set separately.

  In addition, when the first stage effect and the second stage effect are compared, not all the effect contents overlap, but some effect contents overlap. For example, in the preview patterns YA1-6 and YB1-5, “scream” as the fourth-stage preview image has a common content. The content is the content that character KA shouts and calls for a friend in the first stage effect and character KB in the second stage effect.

Next, a notice pattern that is referred to when a stage effect is executed during pseudo-variation will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 8A is a distribution table showing a notice pattern defining a notice image classified as the first stage effect, while FIG. 8B shows a notice image classified as the second stage effect. It is a distribution table which shows the predetermined notice pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, eight types shown in the notice patterns ZA1-1 to ZA1-8 are set in the notice pattern defining the notice image of the vehicle first stage effect. For example, the notice pattern ZA1-1 is associated with “successful shooting by shooting” and “stop wagon” as the sliding effects. In the case of “successful shooting,” after the reach state is formed, as shown in FIG. 13C, the criminal H fires toward the right symbol that is temporarily stopped, so that the right symbol changes. The same symbol as the right symbol after sliding in the middle row is derived at the same time as the one symbol slip and the right symbol slip. For example, when the “shooting success” effect is executed after the reach state shown in [2 ↓ 2] is formed, the symbol combination shown in [233] is derived. Therefore, when a stage effect is executed with the content of “Successful shooting,” a combination of symbols that suggests continuation is derived from the slip effect while executing the effect as if the pseudo-variation ended due to the formation of the reach state. As a result, the pseudo fluctuation continues. In other words, “successful shooting” refers to the continuation of pseudo-variation.

  On the other hand, “shooting failure” means that the criminal H fires toward the right design that is temporarily displayed after the reach state is formed, but the right design does not slide and the reach effect is performed. Refers to the content that ends the symbol variation game. That is, “shooting failure” refers to the end of pseudo-variation. “Wagon stop” has the same content as “Wagon stop” during non-pseudo-variation. The general control CPU 31a determines whether the first stage of the preview image is “successful shooting” or “stop wagon” by lottery. In addition, the notice pattern ZA1-1 is associated with “Securing failure” in which the character KA fails to secure the criminal H as the second-stage notice image.

  The notice pattern ZA1-7 is associated with “successful shooting” or “stop wagon” as the notice image of the first stage, as with the notice pattern ZA1-1. Further, the notice pattern ZA1-7 is associated with “Securing failure” as the notice image of the second stage, as in the notice pattern ZA1-1. In addition, the notice pattern ZA1-7 is associated with “successful shooting” as the notice image in the third stage. The notice pattern ZA1-7 is associated with “scream” as the notice image in the fourth stage. The content is the same as the “scream” during non-pseudo fluctuation. Hereinafter, with regard to the other notice patterns, as the number of stages of the notice image increases, the production contents that the character KA approaches (develops) the contents for securing the criminal H are associated.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8A, eight types shown in the notice patterns ZA2-1 to ZA2-8 are set in the notice pattern defining the notice image of the first stage effect on foot. Note that the notice patterns ZA2-1 to ZA2-8 correspond to the notice patterns ZA1-1 to ZA1-8, respectively, except that the criminal H appears on foot as the first-stage notice image. Are associated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the second and subsequent notice images are the same in the vehicle first stage effect and the walking first stage effect, for convenience of explanation, FIG. 8A shows one distribution table. It is described collectively. However, as described above, the vehicle first-stage effect and the walking first-stage effect are completely different effect modes, and therefore, the notice pattern for specifying these effect contents is set separately.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8B, four types of notice patterns ZB1-1 to ZB1-4 are set as the notice pattern defining the notice image of the vehicle second stage effect. For example, the notice pattern ZB1-1 is associated with “successful shooting” and “patrol car stop” as the notice image of the first stage. “Patrol car stop” has the same content as “patrol car stop” during non-pseudo fluctuation. Furthermore, the notice pattern ZB1-1 is associated with “the whistle blowing” in which the character KB blows the whistle as the second-stage notice image. The notice pattern ZB1-1 is associated with “Character KB falls” as the third-stage notice image. Hereinafter, with regard to the other notice patterns, as the number of stages of the notice image increases, production contents that the character KB approaches (develops) the encounter with the criminal H are associated.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8B, four types shown in the notice patterns ZB2-1 to ZB2-4 are set in the notice pattern defining the notice image of the second stage effect on foot. Note that the notice patterns ZB2-1 to ZB2-4 correspond to the notice patterns ZB1-1 to ZB1-4, respectively, except that the character KB appears on foot as the first-stage notice image. Are associated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the second and subsequent step preview images are the same in the vehicle second stage effect and the walking second stage effect, for convenience of explanation, FIG. 8B shows one distribution table. It is described collectively. However, as described above, since the vehicle second-stage effect and the walking second-stage effect are completely different effect modes, the notice pattern for specifying these effect contents is set separately.

  In addition, when the first stage effect and the second stage effect are compared, not all the effect contents overlap, but some effect contents overlap. For example, in the notice patterns ZA1-8 and ZB1-4, “scream” as the notice image in the fourth stage has a common content. Further, even in stage effects executed during non-pseudo variation or during pseudo variation, not all the production contents are duplicated, but some production contents are duplicated. For example, the notice pattern YB1-2 “Character KE hunting object → whistle” and “whee blowing” specified by the notice pattern ZB1-1). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the preview image of the stage effect executed during non-pseudo variation or pseudo variation is similar.

  The control contents executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute the stage effects will be described below with reference to FIGS. In FIG. 10A, the notice pattern ZA1-1 and the notice pattern ZA2-1 are collectively referred to as a “forecast pattern ZA1”. The same applies to the notice patterns ZA1-2 to ZA1-8 and the notice patterns ZA2-2 to ZA2-8. Further, in FIG. 10B, the notice pattern ZB1-1 and the notice pattern ZB2-1 are collectively referred to as a "forecast pattern ZB1". The same applies to the notice patterns ZB1-2 to ZB1-4 and the notice patterns ZB2-2 to ZB2-4.

First, the stage effect during non-pseudo fluctuation will be described.
The general control CPU 31a confirms the value of the background flag set in a predetermined storage area of the general control RAM 31c when any one of the fluctuation patterns MP1 to MP5 for specifying the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system is instructed. Check the currently set background image. When the currently set background image is the background HA or HB, the overall control CPU 31a determines execution of the vehicle stage effect, while the currently set background image is the background HC or HD. , To determine the execution of the walking stage effect. After that, the overall control CPU 31a selects the first stage effect or the second stage among the determined vehicle stage effects or walking stage effects according to the type of variation pattern instructed and the type of jackpot lottery. It is determined by lottery whether to execute the production. In the present embodiment, the lottery probability is set so that the first stage effect is selected with a higher probability than the second stage effect when the 16R probability change big hit is determined rather than the 8R probability change big hit. In addition, when the variation patterns MP1 to MP3 for deviation variation are instructed rather than the variation pattern MP4 for deviation reach variation, the lottery probability is set so that the first stage production is selected with higher probability than the second stage production. Is set.

  When the execution of the vehicle first stage effect is decided, the overall control CPU 31a selects the notice pattern distribution table TA shown in FIG. 9A and decides the notice pattern from the table. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the first stage walk effect, the overall control CPU 31a selects the notice pattern distribution table TC shown in FIG. 9C, and decides the notice pattern from the table. When the execution of the vehicle second stage effect is decided, the overall control CPU 31a selects the notice pattern distribution table TB shown in FIG. 9B, and decides the notice pattern from the table. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the second stage stage walk, the overall control CPU 31a selects the notice pattern distribution table TD shown in FIG. 9D, and decides the notice pattern from the table.

  In the notice pattern allocation tables TA to TD shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D, random numbers for selecting various notice patterns are selected for the variation patterns MP1 to MP5 that specify the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system. Numerical values to be obtained (in the present embodiment, all 997 different integers from 0 to 996) are assigned by a predetermined number. Specifically, when staged effects are executed during non-pseudo-variation, the staged effects are set to be longer, that is, the staged effects are set to be longer as the variation pattern is set longer. Random values are assigned so that the production contents can be easily selected. In addition, random numbers are assigned so that it is easier to execute stage effects up to four stages at the time of big hit than at the time of loss.

  For example, random value values are assigned to the variation pattern MP1 specifying “normal variation” so that the selection probability of the notice pattern increases in the order of SU3 <SU2 <SU1. Random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern MP2 that specifies “shortening variation” so that the selection probability of the notice pattern increases in the order of SU2 <SU1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the variation pattern MP4 for variation in outlier reach increases the selection probability of the notice pattern of the vehicle stage effect in the order of SU4 <SU2 <SU3 <SU1. Random values are assigned. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, in the variation pattern MP5 for big hit variation, the selection probability of the notice pattern of the vehicle stage effect increases in the order of SU2 <SU3 <SU4 <SU1. Random numbers are assigned to

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has selected the advance notice pattern from the various advance notice pattern distribution tables outputs an advance notice pattern designation command for designating the decided advance notice pattern to the display control CPU 32a. The display control CPU 32a that has input the notice pattern designation command displays a notice image at predetermined time intervals in accordance with the timing determined by the command.

Next, the stage effect during pseudo fluctuation will be described.
In addition, the method of deciding which production to perform among the first stage production of the vehicle, the second stage production of the vehicle, the first stage production of the walk, or the second stage production of the walking as the stage production is a stage during non-pseudo fluctuation. Since it is the same as the determination method in production, only the differences will be described. However, in the present embodiment, the lottery probability is set so that only the vehicle stage effects are selected when the variation patterns MP6 and MP7 specifying the pseudo two times are instructed. Further, the overall control CPU 31a selects the notice pattern distribution table TE shown in FIG. 10A regardless of which of the vehicle stage effects is determined (vehicle first stage effect or vehicle second stage effect). Then, the notice pattern is determined from the table. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a selects the notice pattern distribution table TF shown in FIG. 10B regardless of which of the walking stage effects is determined (first walking stage or second walking stage effect). Then, the notice pattern is determined from the table. In other words, in the present embodiment, when stage effects are executed during non-pseudo fluctuation, the notice distribution table is divided for each type of stage effects, first stage effects, and second stage effects. On the other hand, when the stage effect is executed during the pseudo fluctuation, the notice distribution table is set according to the type of the stage effect regardless of whether the stage effect is the first stage effect or the second stage effect.

  In the notice pattern distribution tables TE and TF shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, various notice patterns for determining the stage effects to be executed in the first fluctuation cycle are selected for the fluctuation patterns MP6 to MP11. Numerical values that can be taken by random numbers (in the present embodiment, all 101 kinds of integers from 0 to 100) are distributed by a predetermined number. In addition, in the notice pattern allocation tables TE and TF shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the stage effects to be executed in the second to fourth variation cycles are determined for the variation patterns MP6 to MP11. Numeric values that can be taken by random numbers for selecting various notice patterns (in this embodiment, all 997 different integers from 0 to 996) are distributed by a predetermined number.

  Specifically, when the stage effect is executed during the pseudo-variation, the effect content having a larger number of stages, that is, the effect time of the stage effect is set to be longer as the variation pattern is set to have a longer variation time. Random numbers are assigned so that the production contents can be easily selected. In addition, random numbers are assigned so that it is easier to execute stage effects that succeed in securing the criminal H at the time of big hit than at the time of loss. In the stage effect executed during the pseudo-variation, the respective notice patterns are constructed so that the stages of the notice image are not lower in the subsequent change cycle than in the previous change cycle. Further, the notice pattern is associated with the notice image so that the number of stages corresponding to the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the pseudo fluctuation is displayed.

  For example, in the notice pattern distribution table TE shown in FIG. 10A, the random number value is set so that only “wagon” can be selected as the pseudo first stage effect for the variation pattern MP6 that specifies the gasses. It is distributed. On the other hand, random values are assigned to the variation patterns MP7 to MP11 so that the selection probability increases in the order of “slip” <“wagon” as a pseudo first stage effect. Further, the notice pattern distribution table TF shown in FIG. 10B is a table for selecting the notice pattern for the pseudo three times, so that the fluctuation patterns MP6 and MP7 for specifying the pseudo two times include random numbers. The value is not assigned. On the other hand, random numbers are assigned to the variation patterns MP8 to MP11 so that the selection probabilities increase in the order of “slip” <“patrol car” as a pseudo one-stage stage effect.

  In the notice pattern distribution table TE shown in FIG. 10A, random numbers are assigned to the variation pattern MP6 so that only the notice pattern ZA1 can be selected. Further, random number values are assigned to the big hit fluctuation pattern MP7 so that the selection probability increases in the order of the notice pattern ZA1 <the notice pattern ZA2. In addition, random number values are assigned to the variation pattern MP8 for losing reach variation specifying pseudo three times so that the selection probability increases in the order of the advance notice pattern ZA5 <the advance notice pattern ZA4 <the advance notice pattern ZA3. Further, random number values are assigned to the big hit fluctuation pattern MP9 that specifies the pseudo three times so that the selection probability increases in the order of the notice pattern ZA4 <the notice pattern ZA3 <the notice pattern ZA5. In addition, random number values are assigned to the variation pattern MP10 for losing reach variation specifying pseudo 4 times so that the selection probability increases in the order of the advance notice pattern ZA8 <the advance notice pattern ZA7 <the advance notice pattern ZA6. Further, random number values are assigned to the big hit fluctuation pattern MP11 that specifies pseudo four times so that the selection probability increases in the order of the notice pattern ZA6 <the notice pattern ZA7 <the notice pattern ZA8.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has selected the advance notice pattern from the various advance notice pattern distribution tables outputs an advance notice pattern designation command for designating the decided advance notice pattern to the display control CPU 32a. Further, the overall control CPU 31a outputs, to the display control CPU 32a, an effect instruction command for instructing a preview image determined to be executed in each fluctuation cycle at the start of each fluctuation cycle. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an effect instruction command to the display control CPU 32a at intervals of 9 seconds. In other words, the command is not sent immediately after the fluctuation time (7 seconds) set for one fluctuation cycle elapses, but various commands corresponding to the next fluctuation cycle after the interval time (2 seconds) elapses. Is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  Then, the display control CPU 32a that has input these commands causes the preview image to be displayed every predetermined time in accordance with the timing determined by the command. In addition, the display control CPU 32a displays a clapperboard image as a continuation suggestion effect indicating that the next variation cycle is continuously executed after the symbol combination is temporarily stopped in the variation cycle before the last time (FIG. 13 ( e) Reference) is displayed. With this clapperboard image, the player can recognize that the pseudo fluctuation continues.

  Note that, in the present embodiment, when the preview patterns ZA7 and ZB4 associated with "Successful shooting" are selected as the preview image, the overall control CPU 31a instructs the execution of the slide effect. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a displays a symbol designating command for designating the same symbol as the left symbol as a right symbol to be temporarily displayed in order to form a reach state in a fluctuating cycle in which "shooting success" is executed. Instructs the control CPU 32a. The overall control CPU 31a outputs, to the display control CPU 32a, a slip instruction command for instructing to slide the right symbol by one symbol in the changing direction after the reach state is formed.

  If a slip instruction command is input, the display control CPU 32a slides the right symbol by one symbol in the variation direction, and temporarily stops and displays the continuation suggestion symbol combination. When the effect is executed with the content of “Successful shooting”, the clapperboard image is derived after the continuation suggestion symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Further, in the fluctuation cycle associated with “shooting slip failure”, the reach effect is executed in the fluctuation cycle and the pseudo fluctuation ends, so that the slip instruction command is not output. Accordingly, when the slip control command is not input, the display control CPU 32a displays the reach symbol combination in a fixed stop display and ends the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a for executing stage effects function as effect control means. Further, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a that execute the symbol variation game with the contents of the pseudo variation or the non-pseudo variation function as a game control means.

Next, control contents executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute the background effect will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 11A is a lottery probability setting table for determining the lottery probability for determining the contents of the effect of the pigeon effect in each variation cycle. For the variation patterns MP1 to MP11, “1” to “1” for each variation cycle. 4 ”is determined. As shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the pigeon production in the present embodiment, “none” in which no pigeon P is displayed, “no pigeons” in which one pigeon P is displayed, “Pigeon (middle)” in which three pigeons P are displayed and “Pigeon (multiple)” in which five pigeons P are displayed are set. In the lottery probability “1”, the random numbers are assigned in such a manner that the selection probability increases in the order of “Dove (Many)” <“Dove (Middle)” <“Dove (small)” <“None”. . In the lottery probability “2”, random numbers are assigned in such a manner that the selection probability increases in the order of “none” <“dove (small)” <“dove (many)” <“dove (middle)”. In the lottery probability “3”, the random number values are distributed so that the selection probability increases in the order of “None” <“Dove (small)” <“Dove (middle)” <“Dove (many)”. In the lottery probability “4”, random numbers are assigned in such a way that the selection probabilities increase in the order of “dove (medium)” <“dove (small)” <“none”. The random number value is not assigned.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, the variation patterns MP1 to MP3 and MP6 for deviation variation are associated with the lottery probability “4” as the lottery probability of the last variation cycle. No “dove (many)” appears in the fluctuating cycle. In addition, since the lottery probability “4” is associated as the lottery probability of the fluctuation cycle before the last round in the fluctuation patterns MP6 to MP11 that specify the pseudo fluctuation, the “dove ( Many) "does not appear. Further, the lottery probability “2” is associated with the variation patterns MP4, MP8, and MP10 for variation in the reach reach as the lottery probability of the final variation cycle. On the other hand, since the lottery probability “3” is associated with the variation patterns MP5, MP7, MP9, and MP11 for the big hit variation as the lottery probability in the final variation cycle, Is likely to appear.

  That is, in the pigeon effect, the number of pigeons P displayed as the reach effect is executed increases, and the number of pigeons P displayed as the winner of the big win lottery increases. Therefore, the player can guess the possibility of winning the big hit lottery according to the number of pigeons P displayed. However, in the present embodiment, since the background effect is executed for each variation cycle, depending on the selected background effect, the number of pigeons P in the current variation cycle may be smaller than the previous variation cycle. However, in the present embodiment, the number of pigeons P displayed in each fluctuation cycle is irrelevant, and the expected degree of jackpot is suggested by the number of pigeons P to be finally displayed.

  FIG. 12A is a lottery probability setting table for determining the lottery probability for determining the contents of the effect of the airplane effect in each variation cycle. For the variation patterns MP1 to MP11, “1” for each variation cycle. -The lottery probability shown in "4" is defined. As shown in FIG. 12B, in the airplane effect in the present embodiment, “None” in which the airplane Q is not displayed and “Yes” in which the airplane Q is displayed are set. In the lottery probability “1”, the random number values are distributed so that the selection probability increases in the order of “Yes” <“No”. In the lottery probabilities “2” to “4”, the random number values are distributed so that the selection probabilities increase in the order of “None” <“Yes”. Furthermore, in the lottery probabilities “2” to “4”, “Yes” is easily selected in the order of lottery probability “2” <lottery probability “4” <lottery probability “3”.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12B, the variation patterns MP1 to MP3 and MP6 for deviation variation are associated with the lottery probability “1” as the lottery probability of the last variation cycle. Airplane Q is unlikely to appear in the fluctuation cycle. In addition, since the lottery probability “3” is associated as the lottery probability of the fluctuation cycle before the last round in the fluctuation patterns MP6 to MP11 that specify the pseudo fluctuation, the airplane Q is in the fluctuation cycle before the last round. Easy to appear. Further, the lottery probability “2” is associated with the variation patterns MP4, MP8, and MP10 for variation in the reach reach as the lottery probability of the final variation cycle. On the other hand, since the lottery probability “4” is associated with the lottery variation patterns MP5, MP7, MP9, and MP11 as the lottery probability of the final variation cycle, “airplane” appears at the time of the jackpot lottery win. It will be easy.

  In other words, in the airplane production, since the airplane Q is easily displayed in the fluctuation cycle before the last round, the player can guess the possibility that the pseudo fluctuation will continue depending on whether or not the airplane Q is displayed. it can.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a, which has determined the type of background effect to be executed in each variation cycle according to the determined lottery probability, outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the content of the background effect at the start of each variation cycle to the display control CPU 32a. To do. In this embodiment, the pigeon effect and the plane effect corresponding to the background HB have been described. However, the background image corresponding to the other backgrounds HA, HC, and HD is set so that the background image can be selected in the same manner. ing.

  Hereinafter, the flow when the stage effect and the background effect are executed will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that the variation pattern MP9 for the big hit variation specifying the pseudo three times is selected and the notice pattern ZA1-5 is selected.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when a predetermined time elapses after the first fluctuation cycle is started, the first stage effect and the background effect are executed as shown in FIG. 13B. As described above, when the current background image is the background HB, the airplane effect and the pigeon effect are associated with each other as the type of the background effect. At this time, if the overall control CPU 31a selects “with airplane” for the airplane effect, but selects “none” with respect to the pigeon effect, as shown in FIG. While Q is displayed, dove P is not displayed. Also, regarding the stage effect, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a selects “Successful shooting”. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13C, after the reach state is formed ([6 ↓ 6] in this example), the culprit H fires toward the right symbol that is temporarily stopped. Then, as shown in FIG. 13 (d), when the right symbol slips by one symbol in the changing direction, the right symbol once stopped and displayed is changed again, and the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously in the middle row and the right row. The continuation suggestion symbol combination indicated by [677] is derived, and the first fluctuation cycle is completed.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 13E, a clapperboard image in which a “second time” message indicating that the pseudo fluctuation continues is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (f), the second fluctuation cycle is started, and the symbols fluctuate. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the second fluctuation cycle, the stage effect and the background effect of the second stage are executed as shown in FIG. At this time, if the overall control CPU 31a selects “no airplane” for the airplane effect, while selecting “dove (small)” for the pigeon effect, as shown in FIG. , While the airplane Q is not displayed, one pigeon P is displayed. Regarding the stage effect, an image in which the character KA fails to secure the criminal H is displayed according to the contents defined in the notice pattern ZA1-5. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (h), the out-of-order symbol combination [455] is temporarily stopped and the second fluctuation cycle is completed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (i), a clapperboard image in which a “third” message indicating that the pseudo fluctuation continues is displayed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13 (j), the third variation cycle is started, and the symbol varies. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the third fluctuation cycle, the stage effect and the background effect of the third stage are executed as shown in FIG. At this time, if the overall control CPU 31a selects “no airplane” for the airplane presentation, and selects “multiple pigeons” for the pigeon presentation, the airplane Q is not displayed for the background image, Five pigeons P are displayed. Regarding the stage effect, an image in which the character KA succeeds in capturing the criminal H is displayed according to the contents defined in the notice pattern ZA1-5. Thereafter, the reach symbol combination is derived (see FIG. 13 (l)). After a predetermined time has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 13 (m), the jackpot symbol combination [555] is derived and defined as the variation pattern MP9. The symbol change game ends after the lapse of the given change time.

  Therefore, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stage effect is executed during the pseudo-change, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), the notice image is displayed step by step for each change cycle, The number of stages of the notice image does not decrease before and after the fluctuation cycle. In addition, since the fluctuation content of the fluctuation cycle before the last round is set as a pseudo short fluctuation with the same time as the “shortening fluctuation”, even if the number of fluctuation cycles executed with the pseudo fluctuation increases The variation time of one symbol variation game executed with pseudo variation is not easily redundant. On the other hand, when staged effects are executed during non-pseudo variation, as shown in FIG. 14B, a preview image is displayed step by step every time a predetermined time elapses in one symbol variation game. At the same time, the number of stages of the preview image does not decrease with time.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the symbol variation game is executed with the variation contents of the special variation system, in the second and subsequent variation cycles, at least the number of stages set in the notice image finally displayed in the immediately preceding variation cycle The stage effect was started from the preview image. As a result, even when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, the notice image with a low jackpot expectation level is repeatedly shown regardless of the number of stages of the stage effect performed in the immediately preceding variation cycle. You won't get lost. Therefore, every time the fluctuation cycle shifts to the next stage, the stage presentation is started from at least the number of stages set in the previous notice image displayed in the last fluctuation cycle. When executed, it is possible to prevent the player from having annoying thoughts.

  (2) Regardless of whether the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system or the variation content of the normal variation system, the stage effect is performed with the similar notice image, so the stage effect is performed. In such a case, it is possible to trust the expectation of jackpot when the stage effect is executed with either of the fluctuation contents (normal fluctuation system or special fluctuation system). In other words, when a preview image that is set as a preview image with the highest expectation level for big hits in the normal fluctuation system is displayed with the fluctuation contents in a special fluctuation system, It is the highest, as is the case when displayed with the fluctuation contents of the fluctuation system.

  (3) When the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, one stage effect is executed in one variation cycle. As a result, the jackpot expectation is determined by the combination of the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system and the notice image finally displayed among the notice images displayed one step at a time in one fluctuation cycle. A synergistic effect can be obtained.

  (4) When a continuous suggestion effect (in the embodiment, a clapperboard effect) is executed in the fluctuation cycle before the last round, it is suggested that the next fluctuation cycle is executed continuously. . For this reason, it is easy to recognize whether or not the next fluctuation cycle is continuously executed depending on whether or not the continuous suggestion effect is executed, that is, whether the big hit expectation is high or low.

  (5) Even if it does not wait for the continuation suggestion effect to be derived, it may be recognized that the fluctuation cycle continues by changing from the reach symbol combination to the continuation suggestion symbol combination. When the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, the symbol variation game is ended by executing the reach effect. For this reason, by deriving the symbol combination of the continuation suggestion via the reach state in the variation cycle before the last round, it is assumed that the current variation cycle is the final variation cycle, and the continuation suggestion symbol combination Will be derived. Thereby, it is possible to execute an effect as if the situation has changed from an unfavorable situation to the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the player.

  (6) When the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, the development suggestion effect that suggests the development of the symbol variation game being executed and is completed in one variation cycle (in the embodiment, the background effect) Was made feasible. That is, when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, the big hit expectation degree is suggested from the number of times of the variation cycle. In the stage effect, the expected level of big hit is suggested by the notice image finally displayed. Further, in the background effect, a reach expectation level that suggests the possibility of the reach effect being executed and a continuation expectation level that suggests the possibility that the pseudo-variation will continue are suggested. As a result, a plurality of notification effects that suggest different degrees of expectation are executed in a single symbol variation game, so that the player's interest can be improved from various angles.

  (7) When the big hit lottery does not win the big hit and the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the normal variation system, the long variation content (variation time determined as “normal variation” in the embodiment) or short The fluctuation cycle is executed with the contents of the time fluctuation (the fluctuation time determined as “shortening fluctuation” in the embodiment). On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, the variation cycle before the last round is changed to the short variation content (in the embodiment, a pseudo-simulation in which the same time as the “shortening variation” is determined). (Shortening fluctuation for use). As a result, even if the number of fluctuation cycles executed with pseudo fluctuations increases, the fluctuation time of one symbol fluctuation game executed with pseudo fluctuations is variable for a long time. Since it will be shorter than the case where it is executed, even if the pseudo variation continues, the variation time of one symbol variation game becomes difficult to be redundant, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (8) In a symbol variation game without pseudo variation, the symbol variation game can be prevented from being interrupted by facilitating the symbol variation game to be executed with long-term variation contents when the number of starting reserved balls is small. On the other hand, in a symbol variation game that does not involve pseudo variation, when the number of reserved balls is large, it is possible to improve the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game by facilitating the symbol variation game to be executed with a short variation content. Then, the shortened variation content that is easily selected when the number of starting reserved balls is large in the symbol variation game without pseudo variation is the variation content of the variation cycle that constitutes the symbol variation game that is executed with the continuous performance. Thus, regardless of the number of starting reserved balls at the time of continuous performance execution, even if the pseudo variation continues, the variation time of one symbol variation game is difficult to be redundant, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (9) The number of change cycles executed with pseudo-variation and the number of notice images displayed in the stage effect are made to coincide, and one notice image is displayed for each change cycle, and the notice image is displayed before and after the change cycle. The number of steps was not reduced. As a result, it is possible to have an almost synchronized expectation from either the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle or the notice image, and it is easy to have an expectation that it will be a big hit as the stages of the fluctuation cycle and stage production progress. You can make an impression. Therefore, the pseudo-variation is executed four times, but the notice image of the first stage is finally displayed, so that it does not confuse which expectation of the pseudo-variation or the notice image should be trusted.

  (10) When the symbol variation game is executed with the variation contents of the special variation system, the stage effect is not returned to the initial stage every time each variation cycle is executed, but one in one variation cycle. Is displayed, leading to a reduction in the variation time of the entire symbol variation game executed with the variation content of the special variation system. In other words, even if the fluctuation time of one fluctuation cycle is short, the stage effect executed during the fluctuation cycle can be shown to the player.

  (11) When the background effect is executed, whether or not the background effect can be executed and the type of background effect (such as the number of pigeons P to be displayed) are determined for each change cycle. As a result, even if a result advantageous to the player is displayed as a background effect in the first fluctuation cycle (for example, the number of pigeons P), a disadvantageous result for the player is displayed in the next fluctuation cycle. (For example, dove P is not displayed). Therefore, while expecting that it will be a big hit due to stage effects and pseudo fluctuations, we are also interested in the contents of the effects and reach expectation after the pseudo fluctuations depending on the contents of the background effects for each fluctuation cycle. Can be made.

  (12) In the stage effect, a preview image with a low number of stages is displayed in the first fluctuation cycle. That is, when a preview image with a lower number of stages is displayed in the first variation cycle, in the present embodiment, in the next variation cycle, a preview image having a higher number of stages than the preview image displayed in the previous variation cycle is displayed. Is displayed, it is possible to give more expectation to the continuation of the pseudo variation than the display of the preview image in which the number of stages is set high in the first variation cycle. For example, when the third-stage notice image is displayed in the first fluctuation cycle, it is possible to expect a big hit from the notice image, but the notice image may be displayed in the next fluctuation cycle. Since only the fourth stage preview image remains in the final stage, the pseudo-variation continues only twice at the maximum. In this case, you cannot expect a synergistic effect based on the number of times of pseudo-variation and the type of the final notice image, but from the number of stages set in the notice image, it is understood that the big hit expectation degree of this symbol variation game is high Can be made.

  (13) In the notice pattern distribution tables TE and TF shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the contents of the first-stage effects and the contents of the second-stage and subsequent stage effects are determined separately. Accordingly, it is possible to secure the variation of the stage effect while reducing the number of the notice patterns for executing the stage effect during the pseudo variation.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the time required for the symbols to be temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column in the last fluctuation cycle with pseudo fluctuation may be set to the same time as the pseudo short fluctuation. This makes it difficult for the player to assume whether or not it is the last fluctuation cycle until the reach effect is started.

  -The stage effect and background effect of the embodiment are set for a main control variation pattern according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery and the variation time of the symbol variation game. It may be mounted on a pachinko gaming machine that determines the content of the reach production to be executed in the fluctuation cycle.

  -In the embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation selected in the variable state is also set so that the selection probability varies depending on the number of reserved memories, and the fluctuation for specifying the fluctuation contents of the special variable system even in the variable state A pattern may be set. In this case, the variation cycle before the last round is preferably the same as the variation time specified by the variation pattern for shortening variation selected in the variation state as in the embodiment.

  In the embodiment, pseudo variation may be executed even in a symbol variation game configured by one variation cycle. In such a case, when the general control CPU 31a is instructed by the variation patterns MP1 to MP5, a pseudo notification effect (for example, moving a movable body not shown) for notifying that the pseudo variation is performed is performed. It is determined by lottery whether to execute. When the execution of the pseudo notification effect is determined, the pseudo notification effect is executed in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns MP1 to MP5.

-In embodiment, you may abbreviate | omit at least any one among a stage effect, a background effect, a gun shoot effect, and a clapperboard image.
In the embodiment, the preview image of the stage effect during pseudo-variation and the stage effect during non-pseudo-change may be completely the same, and the notice pattern may be shared during pseudo-change and non-pseudo-change. By doing in this way, it leads to reduction of the memory capacity for memorizing a notice pattern.

  In the embodiment, the display control CPU 32a may randomly determine the symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the variation cycle before the last round. However, when executing a gunshot slide effect, it is necessary to determine a symbol combination to be temporarily stopped depending on whether or not the gunshot slide effect is successful.

  In the embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots may be set, and the selection ratio of the preview image displayed as a stage effect may be set according to the type of jackpot. For example, a 16R probability variable big hit with a round game time of 25 seconds and a specified round number of “16” and an 8R probability variable big hit with a round game time of 0.06 seconds and a specified round number of “8” are set. Suppose that In this case, when the 16R probability variation big hit is won than when the 8R probability variation big hit is won, a preview image with a higher number of steps may be displayed. In addition, after the big hit game is finished, a non-probable big hit that does not give a probable change state is set, and when winning a promising big hit than when winning a non-probable big win, a notice image with a higher number of steps may be displayed. good.

In the embodiment, while the jackpot expectation is suggested by the number of executions of the variable cycle and the stage effect, the probability change expectation may be suggested by the background effect.
In the embodiment, whether or not to display a clapperboard image, whether to display a message or a color of the clapperboard image to be displayed on the clapperboard, whether or not the big hit lottery is won, or if the big hit lottery is won It may be determined according to. In this way, when a clapperboard image is displayed, in addition to continuing pseudo fluctuations, it can be expected to be a big hit.

  -In the embodiment, the preview image derived in the last variation cycle is determined in advance, and when determining the preview image derived in the variation cycle prior to the final cycle, the preview image derived in the last variation cycle is determined. The notice image may be determined retroactively so that the notice image has a low number of stages.

  In the embodiment, the stage effects need not be executed in all the variation cycles. For example, when a variation pattern specifying pseudo 4 times is specified, the stage effects are started from the second variation cycle, The stage effect may not be executed in the second fluctuation cycle. In such a case, the pseudo three-time notice pattern and the pseudo four-time notice pattern can be used in common, so that the stage capacity variation can be secured while reducing the storage capacity for storing the notice pattern. can do.

  -As shown in SU1 → SU2 → SU2 → SU3, the change mode of the stage effect in the embodiment displays the preview image of the same number of stages in the subsequent fluctuation cycle as in the previous fluctuation cycle, as indicated by SU1 → SU2 → SU2 → SU3. An aspect may be sufficient. Note that “→ (arrow)” indicates a delimiter of each fluctuation cycle. Further, as indicated by SU1 → SU2 → SU4, a mode in which a preview image that is two or more levels higher than the current preview image is displayed with the start of the next fluctuation cycle may be employed. Further, the notice image may be displayed in two or more stages in one fluctuation cycle, such as SU1, SU2 → SU2 → SU3. Further, a mode in which a second or higher level notice image is displayed even in the first fluctuation cycle, such as SU2 → SU3 → SU4, may be used. In this way, by setting the change mode of the stage effect, the big hit expectation degree is suggested by the combination of the number of change cycles executed with pseudo-variation and the notice image finally displayed in the stage effect. A synergistic effect can be obtained. In other words, when the number of executions of the variable cycle is large, but the number of stages determined in the notice image to be finally displayed is small, the expectation degree determined for each of the two types of effects (the number of variable cycles and the stage effects) Depending on the combination, the expectation degree of jackpot can be suggested. That is, in such a case, since the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is small, there is not much expectation that it will be a big hit from the number of executions of the pseudo fluctuation, but there is sufficient expectation for the big hit from the notice image of the stage effect. You can make it. Similarly, when the number of executions of the variable cycle is small, but the number of stages determined in the preview image to be finally displayed is high, the expectation determined for each of the two types of effects (number of variable cycles and stage effects) The combination of degrees can also indicate the expected degree of jackpot.

  -The aspect of the stage effect in embodiment is not restricted to the said embodiment. For example, the aspect which increases the number which forms reach for every fluctuation | variation cycle may be sufficient. In such a case, the fixed reach symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the final variation cycle is determined, and the temporary reach symbol to be derived in the variation cycle before the final round is determined according to the fixed reach symbol and the number of variation cycles. The reach line may be increased for each fluctuation cycle. For example, when “5” is determined as the definite reach symbol and a variation pattern specifying three pseudo times is specified, a reach is formed with symbol “3” in the first variation cycle, and the second variation cycle is performed. Then, the reach may be formed by the symbols “3” and “4”, and the reach may be formed by the symbols “3” to “5” in the third variation cycle. Moreover, it is good also as an effect aspect made into the process in which one character grows in steps as a stage effect. For example, the first stage preview image is “egg”, the second stage preview image is “broken egg”, the third stage preview image is “chick”, and the fourth stage preview image is “chicken”. It is also good. Further, the stage effect may be an aspect in which the number of predetermined objects increases as the number of stages increases. For example, the number of items in the first stage may be one, but the number of items may be increased to two in the second stage. Further, the notice image for the stage notice may be a still image.

  -In embodiment, you may change the selection ratio of the fluctuation | variation pattern for deviation fluctuation | variation for every holding | maintenance memory | storage number. For example, the selection ratio may be changed for each of the reserved memory numbers “0” to “3”, and the reserved memory numbers “0” to “2” are the same selection ratio, but only the reserved memory number “3”. Different selection ratios may be used. That is, as long as the number of reserved memories can be classified into an upper limit range and a lower limit range, any division method may be used.

  In the embodiment, in the variation cycle before the last round, the variation of each symbol sequence may be stopped at substantially the same timing as the shortened variation not accompanied by the pseudo variation. Further, a variation cycle in which the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at substantially the same timing and a variation cycle in which the variation is stopped in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order may be mixed.

  In the embodiment, the outlier symbol derived in the fluctuation cycle before the last round may be an outlier symbol combination including a reach symbol as shown in [232] and [434].

  -In embodiment, reach production may be performed in the fluctuation cycle before the last round. In this case, the variation time of the variation cycle before the last round is the same as the variation time set in the variation pattern for reach production in which the variation time is set to be short.

  In the embodiment, the variation time of the last variation cycle in the symbol variation game executed with pseudo variation is the variation time of the variation patterns for specifying the variation contents of the symbol variation game without pseudo variation. It may be the same time as the variation time set in the set variation pattern for reach production. At this time, if the symbol variation game executed with pseudo variation finally becomes a big hit, the variation time of one symbol variation game may be long. Therefore, the variation time of the last variation cycle is set to the variation pattern for reach production in which the variation time is set short only when the symbol variation game that is executed with pseudo variation is finally lost. You may make it become the same time as the fluctuation time.

In the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the fluctuation cycle before the last round is not limited to the same time as the shortening fluctuation, but may be shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation.
In the embodiment, it suffices that the variation time of at least one variation cycle among all the variation cycles constituting the symbol variation game is shortened.

  In the embodiment, the variation pattern may be set separately for the probability variation state and the non-probability variation state. Thereby, it is possible to determine whether or not a certain variation state is given from the type of variation pattern.

In the embodiment, a command that can identify the type of jackpot may be set instead of the stop symbol designation command for the special symbol.
In the 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 the embodiment, the sub control control board 31 may be omitted, and the presentation display control board 32 may execute the control executed by the sub control control board 31.

  GH: Image display unit, MP: Variation pattern for main control, SP: Sub variation pattern, 10: Game board, 11: Production display device, 15: Start prize opening, 30: Main control board, 30a: CPU for main control 30b ... main control ROM, 30c ... main control RAM, 31 ... sub general control board, 31a ... central control CPU, 31b ... general control ROM, 31c ... general control RAM, 32 ... effect display control board, 32a ... CPU for display control.

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A display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation start to a symbol final stop is displayed once. The variation content of the symbol variation game includes a symbol variation start from a symbol variation start to a plurality of columns variation stop once. The fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system consisting of one fluctuation cycle and the fluctuation contents of a special fluctuation system consisting of one or more fluctuation cycles In the variation contents of the special variation system, a continuous effect in which the jackpot expectation changes indicating whether or not a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed depending on the number of executions of the variation cycle is displayed. In an executable game machine,
Game control means for causing the display means to execute a symbol variation game with the variation content of the normal variation system or the variation content of the special variation system,
The fluctuation contents of the symbol variation game executed when the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit is not won is a long variation content and a short variation content different in the variation time in one symbol variation game. Is set,
When the game control means does not win a big win in the big win lottery and executes the symbol fluctuation game with the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system, the fluctuation cycle is executed with the long-time fluctuation contents or the short-time fluctuation contents. On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, the game machine is characterized in that the variation cycle before the last round is executed with the short-time variation content. When a game ball is detected by the starting means for giving a starting condition for the symbol variation game, a storage means is provided for storing up to a predetermined upper limit number of game balls as a start holding ball,
When the big win lottery is not won, and when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the normal variation system, the short-term variation content when the number of reserved balls stored in the storage means is large The selection ratio is set so that the long-time variation content can be easily selected when the number of starting and holding balls stored in the storage means is small. The gaming machine described.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the long-time variation content and the short-time variation content are variation content that does not form a reach symbol combination at the end of the variation cycle. A jackpot that suggests whether or not a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed according to the number of steps executed and the displayed preview image, in a step-by-step display of the preview image on the display means in a predetermined order. Providing production control means for executing stage production where the degree of expectation changes,
When the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, the effect control means is set to the notice image finally displayed at least in the immediately preceding variation cycle in the second and subsequent variation cycles. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a stage effect is started from a preview image having a number of stages or more.   The effect control means includes a stage effect notice image when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the special variation system, and a step effect when the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the normal variation system. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the preview images are similar to each other.

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