JP2013013615A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine making prediction of the continuation of continuous presentation difficult and increasing the player's interest in a game.SOLUTION: In a variation cycle in the middle of the continuous presentation, after a ready-to-win symbol combination is stopped and displayed once on a specific active line of horizontal active lines, a right side decoration symbol is varied by one stop/display region and displayed in a variation order different from a normal order, and then a symbol combination of false continuous presentation is stopped and displayed once.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a continuous effect as if multiple symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game.

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

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “big hit” for the player. Such effects include a continuous notice effect (continuous effect) in which effects are performed as if a plurality of symbol variation games are executed in one symbol variation game (for example, Patent Document 1). In general, the continuous notice effect is set such that the greater the number of symbol variation games (fluctuation cycles) executed in a pseudo manner during one symbol variation game, the higher the jackpot expectation. Therefore, the player expects to win a “hit” that can win a large number of prize balls by continuously executing many fluctuation cycles even once.

JP 2008-104524 A

  By the way, when the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect, the reach effect is executed in the last change cycle in which the continuous notice effect ends in order to prevent the effect of the reach effect from being delayed. Is common.

  For this reason, when the same symbol is stopped and displayed in two of the three columns (when a combination of reach symbols is displayed), the player must It was determined that the notice effect had ended in the symbol variation game (variation cycle). Therefore, thereafter, the player may not be interested in whether or not the continuous notice effect continues. There was also a problem that the continuous notice effect became monotonous.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by making it difficult to predict whether or not the continuous performance will continue.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined order for each symbol row in a plurality of symbol rows, In the symbol variation game where the symbol change display starts once after the symbol variation display starts until the final stop display, the variation cycle where the symbol variation display for all rows starts once and then stops once is repeated multiple times. In a gaming machine provided with continuous effect control means for causing the display means to execute a continuous effect that is continuously executed, the display means previously forms an effective line that validates the symbols of each symbol row that is stopped and displayed. When the reach effect is performed, the predetermined reach symbol combination is displayed on the effective line, and when the variable cycle other than the final variable cycle in the continuous effect is performed, the effective line is displayed. A predetermined combination of symbols in a pseudo-continuous manner is displayed on the display, and the continuous effect control means is configured to display the symbols on the active line in a variation cycle other than the final variation cycle in the continuous effect. After the same symbol is temporarily stopped in a plurality of predetermined specific symbol sequences in the sequence and the reach symbol combination is displayed, the predetermined pseudo symbol sequence of the specific symbol sequence is displayed in the pseudo pattern sequence. After the symbols are displayed in a different order from the order in which the symbols are normally displayed in the symbol sequence, the symbols in the non-specific symbol sequence different from the pseudo symbol sequence and the specific symbol sequence are stopped at the same time, The gist is to display a series of symbol combinations.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of the effective lines are formed on the display unit, and the continuous production control unit is configured to perform a change other than a final fluctuation cycle in the continuous production. In the cycle, when the effective line for displaying the symbol combination of the reach is on a predetermined specific effective line, after the symbol combination of the reach is displayed on the specific effective line, After the symbols are variably displayed in an order different from the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the pseudo symbol sequence, the symbols of the pseudo symbol sequence and the non-specific symbol sequence are temporarily stopped at the same time, The gist is to display the combination.

  According to the present invention, it is difficult to predict whether or not the continuous production will continue, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display area of an image display part. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol combination of a pseudo | simulation series. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(g) is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of the decoration symbol of each symbol row | line | column in a symbol change game and a change cycle. Explanatory drawing which shows the change (branch) of the production | presentation content of a fluctuation corresponding production. Explanatory drawing which shows an effect branch pattern. The flowchart which shows an effect branch determination process. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part at the time of execution of a fluctuation corresponding | compatible effect. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part at the time of execution of a fluctuation corresponding | compatible effect. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part at the time of execution of a fluctuation corresponding | compatible effect. Explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part at the time of execution corresponding to fluctuation | variation effect. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of an image display part until the 3rd pseudo | simulation symbol is stopped and displayed once in the first fluctuation cycle in a continuous production. The schematic diagram which shows the display area of the image display part in another example. (A)-(e) is explanatory drawing which shows the display content of the image display part in another example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH as a liquid crystal display type display means is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game performed by variably displaying a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. . In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. A special symbol display device 12 composed of seven LEDs is disposed at the lower left of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is performed in which the special symbol constituted by turning on and off each LED is varied and displayed. The special symbol is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit. Note that the symbol variation game on the effect display device 11 and the symbol variation game on the special symbol display device 12 start simultaneously and end simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, eight numbers of symbols [1] to [8] in each column and eight blank symbols (in this embodiment, “☆ (star symbol) ) ") Is displayed as a decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.

  When the symbol variation game is started on the effect display device 11, the decorative symbols are scrolled from the top to the bottom of the effect display device 11 in each column in the predetermined display order (variation order). Yes. Specifically, the symbols in the left column are: [8] → [☆] → [7] → [☆] → [6] → [☆] → [5] →… [2] → [☆] → [1] → [☆] → [8] → ... The numerical design and the blank design change alternately, and in the numerical design, the number decreases in order from [8] to [1]. In this case, the order is changed in the order of returning to [8]. The symbols in the middle and right columns are: [1] → [☆] → [2] → [☆] → [3] → [☆] → [4] →… → [7] → [☆] → [8 ] → [☆] → [1] → ... The numerical design and the blank design change alternately, and in the numerical design, the number increases from [1] in order and becomes [8]. , [1] to change in order. In the present embodiment, the eight blank symbols displayed in each symbol row are internally numbered and all can be identified. In the present embodiment, a blank symbol existing between the numeric symbols [8] and [1] is referred to as a blank symbol [0.5] for convenience of explanation. Similarly, a blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [1] and [2] is shown as a blank symbol [1.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [2] and [3] is shown as a blank symbol [2.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [3] and [4] is shown as a blank symbol [3.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [4] and [5] is shown as a blank symbol [4.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [5] and [6] is shown as a blank symbol [5.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [6] and [7] is shown as a blank symbol [6.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between the numerical symbols [7] and [8] is shown as a blank symbol [7.5] for convenience of explanation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2A, nine stop display areas HR1 to HR9 are determined in advance in the display area of the effect display device 11, and in the symbol variation game, the decorative symbols in each column are stopped. Displayed in the display areas HR1 to HR9. These nine stop display areas HR1 to HR9 are arranged in three rows so as to be an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three columns so as to be left, middle, and right in the horizontal direction. The left row upper stop display region HR1, the left row middle stop display region HR2, and the left row lower stop display region HR3, which are located on the leftmost side when viewed from the player side, are the stop displays corresponding to the left row of decorative symbols. It is an area, and three symbols that are continuous in the display order of decorative symbols in the left column are displayed. Further, the middle row upper stop display area HR4, the middle row middle stop display area HR5, and the middle row lower stop display area HR6, which are located in the center when viewed from the player side, are a stop display area corresponding to the decorative pattern of the middle row. Thus, three consecutive symbols are displayed in the display order of the decorative symbols in the middle row. In addition, the right row upper stop display area HR7, the right row middle stop display area HR8, and the right row lower stop display area HR9, which are positioned to the rightmost as viewed from the player side, are the stop displays corresponding to the right row of decorative symbols. It is an area, and three symbols that are consecutive in the display order of decorative symbols in the right column are displayed. That is, the effect display device 11 is configured to display three symbol rows for displaying three types of symbols, and to display a plurality of symbols displayed in each symbol row in a grid pattern.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2B, the effective line L1 is formed by the stop display areas HR1, HR4, and HR7 so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction in the upper stage of the effect display device 11, and displayed on the effective line L1. The symbol combination of the three symbols (decorative symbols) made is effective. Further, the effective line L2 is formed by the stop display areas HR2, HR5, and HR8 so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the effect display device 11, and the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed on the effective line L2 is effective. It is said. Further, the effective display line 11 is formed by the stop display areas HR3, HR6, and HR9 so that the effective line L3 extends linearly in the horizontal direction in the lower stage of the effect display device 11, and the combination of the three symbols displayed on the effective display line L3 is effective. It is said. Further, the effective line L4 is formed by the stop display areas HR3, HR5, and HR7 so as to extend linearly in the diagonally upward direction (or the diagonally downward direction) of the effect display device 11, and is displayed on the effective line L4. The symbol combination of the three symbols made is effective. Further, the effective line L5 is formed by the stop display areas HR1, HR5, and HR9 so as to extend linearly in the diagonally downward direction (or diagonally upward direction) of the effect display device 11, and is displayed on the effective line L5. The symbol combination of the three symbols made is effective.

  And in this embodiment, when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery for the symbol combination in which three rows of decorative symbols displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 are formed with the same numeric symbol, the effect display device 11 The jackpot symbol combination (big jackpot symbol) is displayed to be confirmed and stopped. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is [111] or [777]. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the symbol combination formed by making the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 not the same or the symbol combination configured to include the blank symbol is shifted in the internal lottery. When it is determined, a combination of out-of-order symbols (out-of-order symbols) to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is used. When the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the active lines L1 to L5 are not the same, when all three rows of decorative symbols are different, or when the two rows of decorative symbols are the same and one row of decorative symbols is different Is included. For example, the symbol combinations of outliers are [123], [115], [767], [☆ 89], and the like. In addition, the symbol combination consisting only of the blank symbols (that is, [☆☆☆]) is also an outlier symbol combination, and even if the same blank symbols are aligned on the effective lines L1 to L5, the symbol variation game is a big hit. Don't be.

  In the present embodiment, each column in the effect display device 11 is a left column (left) as viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbol in each column starts to vary). The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol that are stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 are the same numeric symbol, the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1], etc.) Reach can be recognized from Reach is stopped and displayed with the same number of symbols in the specific columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. This is a state in which the decorative symbols in the columns other than the columns (in this embodiment, the middle column) are variably displayed. A symbol combination that can recognize this reach is a reach symbol combination (reach symbol).

  In the present embodiment, the reach is not displayed (formed) on the effective lines L1 to L3 at the same time, and one reach (single) is set on any one of the effective lines L1 to L3. Reach) can be displayed. The reach can be displayed on the effective line L4 and the effective line L5 simultaneously, and two reach (double reach) can be displayed on the two effective lines L4 and L5. In addition, since the display order of the decorative symbols in the left column (the order in which the decorative symbols change) and the display order of the decorative symbols in the right column are opposite, the reach of the effective line L4 (or the effective line L5) is reached. When the combination is displayed, the reach symbol combination is inevitably displayed on the effective line L5 (or the effective line L4).

  The effect display device 11 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation game is finished, the special symbol is displayed on any of the active lines L1 to L5. The symbols based on the symbols and the symbol combinations based on the decorative symbols are displayed in correspondence with each other. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol combination such as [222] or [777] is fixed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the effect display device 11. The stop is displayed. Further, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the stopped symbol in a stopped state, the off symbol combination such as [121] or [345] is confirmed and stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the effect display device 11. It has come to be. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the display devices 11 and 12 for displaying the symbol is changing. This is a state in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a start winning opening 14 as a start opening having a game ball entrance 14 a is disposed below the effect display device 11. Further, a start port switch SW (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed behind the start winning port 14. The start winning opening 14 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game ball that has entered.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is equipped with a launching handle as a launching device (not shown). This launching handle is disposed at a position where the player can operate the pachinko gaming machine. Then, when the player operates the launch handle, the game ball is launched into the game area 13 of the game board 10.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment is equipped with an effect button BT as an operation means (shown in FIG. 4). In the pachinko gaming machine, the effect button BT is arranged at an operable position while the player is playing a game (operating the launch handle), such as the upper surface of a ball tray unit for storing game balls. It is installed.

  Below the start winning opening 14, a large 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. A count switch (not shown) 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 of prize balls by detecting the game 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, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in one symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which the variation from the start of the variation of the displayed decorations of all the rows to the temporary stop display of the ornamentation symbols of all the rows is performed once. A continuous effect (pseudo-continuous effect) that is continuously executed a plurality of times is configured to be executable. The continuous effect is expressed as an effect only by the symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 11 during one symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 12. One symbol variation game starts when the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts, and ends when the symbol is confirmed and stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is played when one game ball enters the start winning opening 14. In other words, a single symbol variation game with a continuous effect is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game is performed continuously several times in the internal control. Is to be made.

  In the continuous production, at the end of the fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle (hereinafter, referred to as “an intermediate fluctuation cycle”), a predetermined symbol combination (a pseudo-ream symbol combination) It is temporarily stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L3. Therefore, when the symbol combination of the pseudo series is temporarily stopped and displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L3, it can be recognized that the next fluctuation cycle is performed. Hereinafter, the pseudo-ream symbol combination in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the quasi-continuous symbol combination in the present embodiment, on the reference effective line serving as a reference among the effective lines L1 to L3, the number symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle row and the number symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column Are the same. Further, in the case of pseudo-ream symbol combinations, on the reference effective line, the decorative symbols that are temporarily displayed in the right column are displayed in the order in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the right column. It becomes a decorative design one before or after the number symbol that is temporarily displayed in a row.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the combination of pseudo-simultaneous symbols is temporarily stopped and displayed on the reference effective line, the same numerical symbol as the numerical symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the reference effective line is the reference effective It is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column on the active line adjacent to the line. The effective lines adjacent to the reference effective line among the effective lines L1 to L3 are the effective line L2 when the reference effective line is the effective line L1, and the effective line when the reference effective line is the effective line L2. L1 or the effective line L3 (in this embodiment, only the effective line L3), and when the reference effective line is the effective line L3, the effective line L2. Hereinafter, the effective lines L1 to L3 on which the pseudo-combination symbol combinations can be temporarily displayed may be referred to as “lateral effective lines”.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3A to 3C, the pseudo-combination symbol combination of any display form among the first pseudo symbol GZ1 to the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is a horizontal effective line. Is temporarily stopped on any active line. The symbol [A], symbol [B], symbol [C] shown in FIG. In addition, the numerical symbol of the symbol [A] may be any numeric symbol among [1] to [8] in the present embodiment. The symbol [B] indicates a numeric symbol having a value obtained by adding 1 to the symbol [A] that is a numeric symbol. In addition, the “numerical symbol having a value obtained by adding 1 to the symbol [A] that is a number symbol” means that in the variation order of the ornament symbol in the left column, in the ornament symbol, the middle column, and the right column two before the symbol [A]. It is a decorative design two designs after the design [A] in the variation order of the decorative design. For example, when the symbol [A] is a numeric symbol [7], the symbol [B] is a numeric symbol [8]. The symbol [C] indicates a numeric symbol having a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the symbol [A] that is a numeric symbol. The “numeric symbol with a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the symbol [A] that is a numeric symbol” refers to the decorative symbol in the second column after the symbol [A] in the variation order of the decorative symbol in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. This is a decorative symbol two before the symbol [A] in the variation order of the decorative symbol. For example, when the symbol [A] is a numeric symbol [7], the symbol [C] is a numeric symbol [6]. Also, the blank symbol between the symbol [A] and the symbol [B] (hereinafter referred to as symbol [AB]) is the blank symbol [7.5] when the symbol [A] is the number symbol [7]. Become. A blank symbol between symbols [A] and [C] (hereinafter referred to as symbol [AC]) is a blank symbol [6.5] when the symbol [A] is a numeric symbol [7]. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, the first pseudo symbol GZ1 is a pseudo-continuous symbol combination in which the reference effective line is the effective line L1. The first pseudo symbol GZ1 is a pseudo-series symbol combination in which the numeric symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L1. Further, the first pseudo symbol GZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column, the symbol [AB] immediately after the numeric symbol [A] in the order in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the right column on the effective line L1. It is a symbol combination of the pseudo-ream. Further, when the first pseudo symbol GZ1 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle line and the left column on the effective line L1, and on the effective line L2 adjacent to the effective line L1. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the second pseudo symbol GZ2 is a pseudo continuous symbol combination in which the reference effective line is the effective line L2. The second pseudo symbol GZ2 is a pseudo series symbol combination in which the numeric symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L2. Furthermore, the second pseudo symbol GZ2 is temporarily stopped on the right column, the symbol [AB] immediately after the numeric symbol [A] in the order in which the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the right column on the effective line L2. It is a symbol combination of the pseudo-ream. In addition, when the second pseudo symbol GZ2 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle line and the left column on the effective line L2, and on the effective line L3 adjacent to the effective line L2. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3C, the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is a pseudo continuous symbol combination in which the reference effective line is the effective line L3. The third pseudo symbol GZ3 is a symbol combination of pseudo sequences in which the numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle column and the left column on the effective line L3. Further, on the effective line L3, the third pseudo symbol GZ3 temporarily stops displaying the symbol [AC] immediately before the numeric symbol [A] in the order in which the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the right column. It is a symbol combination of the pseudo-ream. Further, when the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the middle line and the left column on the effective line L3, and on the effective line L2 adjacent to the effective line L3. The numerical symbol [A] is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column.

  As described above, in the quasi-continuous symbol combination in the present embodiment, on the reference effective line, the numerical symbol that is temporarily displayed in the middle row and the numerical symbol that is temporarily displayed in the left column are the same. Further, in the case of pseudo-ream symbol combinations, on the reference effective line, the decorative symbols that are temporarily displayed in the right column are displayed in the order in which the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the right column. It becomes a decorative design one before or after the number symbol that is temporarily displayed in a row. And in this embodiment, when the symbol combination of a pseudo | simulation continuation is once stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. 3, the said number symbol in a right column is surely displayed on the image display part GH of the effect display apparatus 11. FIG. It has become. For this reason, it is possible to easily recognize that the symbol once stopped and displayed in the right column on the reference effective line is the symbol one before or after the numeral symbol. Hereinafter, the numerical symbol [A] in each pseudo-ream symbol combination may be referred to as a “numeric symbol constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, when execution of reach production is started, it is comprised so that execution of reach start which alert | reports that execution of reach production was started can be performed. The reach effect is performed in the symbol variation game with the decorative symbols on the effect display device 11 after the reach symbol combination is displayed until the symbol combination (big hit or off symbol combination) is finally derived. Production. In the reach start effect, the character image RG “reach” (hereinafter referred to as “reach image RG”) is displayed on the effect display device 11 when the reach effect is started after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. It is displayed on the image display unit GH. Thereby, the player can recognize that the execution of the reach effect has been started.

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. Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub integrated control board 31 executes various processes for controlling the game effect, and performs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. ) Is output. In addition, the effect display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the sub general control board 31.

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. A start port switch SW is connected to the main control CPU 30a. A special symbol display device 12 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals. 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 in the case of a big hit lottery in which a big win is not won. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game. 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, a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the like. 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. Further, the variation patterns include a variation pattern for a jackpot effect determined at the time of a big hit and a variation pattern for a loss effect determined at the time of a loss. Further, the variation pattern for the offense effect includes a variation pattern for the outlier reach effect including the reach effect in the effect content, and a variation pattern for the outlier normal effect not including the reach effect in the effect content.

  It should be noted that in the symbol variation game that is performed based on the variation pattern for the off-normal effect, the symbol combination of the eventual failure is developed so that the final symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without going through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the reach symbol effect is developed so that the symbol combination of the eventual event is finally stopped. Further, in the symbol variation game performed based on the variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the reach combination is developed so that the symbol combination for the jackpot is finally displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation patterns HP1 to HP9 are stored in the main control ROM 30b. The fluctuation pattern HP1 is a fluctuation pattern for the off-normal production. In addition, the fluctuation patterns HP2 to HP5 are fluctuation patterns for outlier reach production. The variation patterns HP6 to HP9 are variation patterns for big hit effects. Further, in the variation patterns HP2 to HP9 including the reach effect in the effect content, a reach start time point at which the execution of the reach effect is started is determined in advance.

  In addition, in the variation pattern, the presence / absence of execution of the continuous effect and the change cycle when the continuous effect is executed are defined. In addition, in the variation pattern in which it is determined to execute the continuous effect (including the continuous effect in the content of the effect), the start and end times of each variable cycle are determined. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation pattern HP1 for the off-normal effect does not include the continuous effect as the effect content (it is determined not to execute the continuous effect). In addition, the variation pattern HP2 among the variation patterns HP2 to HP5 for the offending reach effect does not include a continuous effect as the effect contents. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 among the variation patterns HP2 to HP5 for the outlier reach effect include a continuous effect as the effect contents (it is determined to execute the continuous effect). Of the variation patterns HP6 to HP9 for the big hit effect, the variation pattern HP6 does not include a continuous effect as the effect contents. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 among the variation patterns HP6 to HP9 for the big hit effect include a continuous effect as the effect contents.

  In addition, among the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 and HP7 to HP9 that include a continuous effect as the effect contents, the variable patterns HP3 and HP7 are defined to execute a continuous effect with two fluctuation cycles. In addition, it is determined in the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 that a continuous effect with three variation cycles is executed. In addition, it is defined in the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP9 that a continuous effect with four fluctuation cycles is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when executing the continuous effect, the reach effect is executed in the last change cycle in the continuous effect, but the change cycle (the intermediate change is not the last change cycle). In the cycle), reach production is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, the reach start time set in the variation pattern is 10 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game when the continuous production is not executed, and when the continuous production is executed, the final variation cycle is performed. It is determined 10 seconds after the start. In the variation pattern including the continuous effect in the production content, 10 seconds is defined as the time from the start point to the end point of each variation cycle.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big 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. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number.

  The main control RAM 30c is configured to store the number of stored reserved balls for special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “the number of stored memories”). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games that are suspended, and is incremented by one when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 10, while the symbol variation 1 is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 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).

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
On the sub-integrated control board 31, 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 for the overall control CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 31c is provided. In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 31b stores various tables that are referred to when determining various effects. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control CPU 31a executes random number update processing (random number generation processing) for updating various random number values at predetermined intervals. An effect button BT is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. Then, the overall control CPU 31a recognizes that the effect button BT has been operated by inputting an operation signal that is output when the effect button BT is operated.

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, 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.
When the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and the detection signal output from the start opening switch SW that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a receives the special symbol for the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the number of reserved memories for the special symbol, and rewrites the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires the value of the big hit determination random number from the main control RAM 30c, associates the value with the number of reserved memories for the special symbol, and stores the predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c. Store in the storage area. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the reserved memory number for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and does not acquire the value of each random number described above.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the big hit game or the symbol variation game is being executed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (not in the symbol variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a reads the reserved memory number for the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 30c, It is determined whether or not the reserved storage number is larger than “0 (zero)”. When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the reserved memory number is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the reserved symbol number for the special symbol, and then the big hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Read the value. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) as to whether or not it is a jackpot.

  When the big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes the big hit fluctuation process because the big hit is won. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 to be confirmed and stopped, and selects and decides a variation pattern from the variation patterns HP6 to HP9 for the big hit effect. . At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number, and determines a variation pattern associated with the value of the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a can more easily determine the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 including the continuous effect in the effect content than the variation pattern HP6 not including the continuous effect in the effect content. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a increases the number of variation cycles in the continuous performance in the order of the variation pattern HP7 → the variation pattern HP8 → the variation pattern HP9 among the variation patterns HP7 to HP9 including the continuous performance in the production content. It is easy to determine the determined variation pattern (the variation pattern HP9 is most easily determined). That is, the main control CPU 30a can easily determine the order of the variation pattern HP6 → the variation pattern HP7 → the variation pattern HP8 → the variation pattern HP9 in the big hit variation process (the variation pattern HP6 is most difficult to determine).

  On the other hand, if the value of the big hit determination random number does not coincide with the big hit determination value in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes the deviation variation process because the big hit lottery has not been won. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a acquires a reach determination random number value from the main control RAM 30c, compares the acquired reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs reach lottery (reach determination). Then, when the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value match (when the reach determination determination result is affirmative), the main control CPU 30a includes the reach reach effect variation patterns HP2 to HP5. Select and determine the variation pattern from At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number, and determines a variation pattern associated with the value of the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative in the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a does not include the continuous effect in the effect content than the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 including the continuous effect in the effect content. It is easy to determine the fluctuation pattern HP2. When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative in the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a changes the variation pattern HP5 → the variation pattern HP4 → the variation pattern HP3 among the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 including the continuous effect in the effect content. In order, it is easy to determine a variation pattern in which a small number of variation cycles is determined (the variation pattern HP3 is most easily determined). That is, when the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative in the deviation variation processing, the main control CPU 30a can easily determine the order of the variation pattern HP5 → the variation pattern HP4 → the variation pattern HP3 → the variation pattern HP2 (the variation pattern HP5 is most determined). hard).

  On the other hand, if the reach determination random number value does not match the reach determination value (if the reach determination result is negative), the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern HP1 for the normal effect without including the reach effect. ,decide. At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number, and determines a variation pattern associated with the value of the obtained variation pattern distribution random number.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the overall 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. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so as to vary the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special pattern designation command for designating a special symbol next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (the symbol fixed stop display) when the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, as the variation time elapses. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed when the production time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the jackpot lottery is won will be described.
In the jackpot game, an opening effect that indicates the start of the jackpot game is performed first, and a round game that opens the grand prize winning opening 18 after the opening effect ends is performed with the prescribed number of rounds as the upper limit, and the final round game ends. An ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game will be performed later. One round game is ended when a predetermined round end condition is satisfied, either when a predetermined round game time elapses or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter.

  In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the overall control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

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 various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a executes a process according to the control command, and outputs a control command to the effect display control board 32 based on the process. For example, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the change pattern designation command to the effect display control board 32.

  When the general control CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command and a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative pattern to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. More specifically, the overall control CPU 31a displays a decorative symbol for each row so that when the jackpot symbol is designated, the jackpot symbol combination is displayed on the valid lines L1 to L5 in a fixed stop state. Determine the type of. The overall control CPU 31a also includes a reach symbol as a combination of decorative symbols (numerical symbols in the left column and the right column) when an outlier symbol is specified and a variation pattern for an outlier reach effect is specified. Is the same). Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that the out-of-sequence symbol combination determined in any one of the effective lines L1 to L5 is displayed. At that time, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that the symbol combination out of the valid lines L1 to L5 is confirmed and stopped.

  The overall control CPU 31a does not include a reach symbol as a combination of decorative symbols when a loss symbol is designated and a variation pattern for a loss normal performance is designated (the numbers in the left and right columns). The design combination of the outliers is determined. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that a symbol combination out of the effective lines L1 to L5 is confirmed and stopped. Then, the overall control CPU 31 a that has determined the decorative design outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the decorative design of each column to the effect display control board 32.

  In addition, when the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 and HP7 to HP9 that include continuous effects in the production contents are designated, the overall control CPU 31a uses the number of variation cycles in the continuous effects defined in the variation patterns as the number of fluctuations for overall control. And stored in the overall control RAM 31c. At the same time, the overall control CPU 31a indicates that the first fluctuation cycle in the continuous effect is executed in the overall control initial determination flag in which a value indicating whether or not the first change cycle in the continuous effect is executed is set. A value (in this embodiment, “1”) is set.

  The central control CPU 31a outputs, to the display control CPU 32a, a variable cycle start command for instructing the start of the variable cycle every time the variable cycle is started (at the start of each variable cycle defined by the variable pattern). To do. In addition, when the central control initial determination flag is set to “1” after the output of the change cycle start command, the overall control CPU 31a executes a change cycle other than the initial change cycle in the continuous performance. (In this embodiment, “0”) is set. Further, after outputting the change cycle start command, the overall control CPU 31a reads the overall control change count, subtracts 1 and stores the value after subtraction in the overall control RAM 31c as the overall control change count.

  The overall control CPU 31a may specify whether to execute the first fluctuation cycle in the continuous performance by referring to the value set in the overall control initial determination flag before the output of the fluctuation cycle start command. it can. Further, the overall control CPU 31a can identify whether the change cycle instructed to start execution by the change cycle start command is the last change cycle in the continuous performance by referring to the overall control change count. Specifically, when “1” is stored as the overall control change count before the output of the change cycle start command, the overall control CPU 31a continues the change cycle instructing the start of execution by the change cycle start command. It can be specified that it is the last fluctuation cycle in the production. On the other hand, if other than “1” (“2” to “4”) is stored as the number of times of change for overall control before the output of the change cycle start command, the overall control CPU 31a executes the change cycle start command. It can be specified that the change cycle instructing the start is a change cycle in the middle of the continuous performance.

  In addition, the overall control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the pseudo-series symbol combinations at the end of the intermediate fluctuation cycle (at the end of each fluctuation cycle defined by the fluctuation pattern). An intermediate variable cycle end command for instructing the end is output to the display control CPU 32a.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs it to the effect display control board 32. The overall control CPU 31 a outputs control commands such as opening commands, round commands, and ending commands, which are output during the big hit game, to the effect display control board 32.

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 variation control designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a changes the decorative symbols of each symbol sequence displayed on the effect display device 11 so as to execute the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the command. Control aspects. Hereinafter, the control of the display control CPU 32a for executing the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11 will be described together with the variation of the ornament symbol in the image display unit GH shown in FIG.

  First, a description will be given of the control performed by the display control CPU 32a in order to execute the symbol variation game in the effect display device 11 based on the variation pattern when a variation pattern that does not include the continuous effect is included in the effect content.

  When the variation pattern HP1 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a displays the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to variably display the symbols of each symbol row (shown in FIG. 6A). Control. After a predetermined time from the start of the symbol variation game (in this embodiment, after 5 seconds), the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols in the left column of the symbol combinations designated by the ornament symbol designation command. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a shows the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to slow down the speed of displaying the decorative symbols in the right column (shown in FIG. 6B). Hereinafter, the fact that the decorative display is variably displayed due to the variably displayed speed may be referred to as “low-speed variability display”.

  Then, after a predetermined time (three seconds in the present embodiment) after displaying the decorative pattern in the right column at a low speed, the display control CPU 32a displays the decorative pattern in the right column at a normal changing speed, The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to temporarily stop and display the right-side decorative symbols in the symbol combinations designated by the decorative symbol designation command (shown in FIG. 6C). The display control CPU 32a displays the right columns of the effective lines L1 to L3 in the horizontal direction in which the numeric symbols in the left column (if there are two numeric symbols in the left column, one of the numeric symbols) is temporarily stopped. In addition, after the decoration pattern one before the same numerical design as that of the left column is displayed in a changing order in the changing order of the decorative design in the right column, the display is changed at a low speed for one stop display area over 3 seconds. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. Then, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the right column, the display control CPU 32a finally renders the decorative symbols in the middle column to be temporarily stopped and derived (temporarily stopped display). The display content of the display device 11 is controlled.

  Further, when the variation patterns HP2 and HP6 are designated, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to variably display the symbols of each symbol row (shown in FIG. 6A). . After a predetermined time from the start of the symbol variation game (in this embodiment, after 5 seconds), the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols in the left column of the symbol combinations designated by the ornament symbol designation command. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a displays the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the decorative symbols in the right column at low speed (as shown in FIG. 6B).

  Then, after a predetermined time (three seconds in the present embodiment) after displaying the decorative pattern in the right column at a low speed, the display control CPU 32a displays the decorative pattern in the right column in the symbol combination designated by the decorative symbol designating command. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled so that the symbols are temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 6D). At this time, when the variation patterns HP2 and HP6 are designated, the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination including the reach symbol combination is designated by the decorative symbol designation command, so that the reach symbol combination is always stopped and displayed. It will be. Note that the display control CPU 32a in the present embodiment displays the decorative symbol immediately before the decorative symbol temporarily displayed in each stop display region in the right column in the change sequence of the decorative symbol in the right column in each stop display region. After the display is changed, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative pattern in the right column is changed in a low-speed manner by one stop display area over 3 seconds.

  Then, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the reach image RG and execute the reach start effect (shown in FIG. 6E) at the start of reach. In addition, the display control CPU 32a of the effect display device 11 is configured to stop and display the middle row of the decorative symbols of the decorative symbol combinations designated by the decorative symbol designation command at the end of the symbol variation game. Control display content.

Next, a description will be given of the control performed by the display control CPU 32a when a variation pattern including a continuous effect is included in the effect content.
When the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 and HP7 to HP9 including the continuous effect in the effect content are designated, the display control CPU 32a displays the number of variation cycles in the continuous effect determined in the variation pattern as the display control variation number. It is stored in the control RAM 32c. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a indicates that the first change cycle in the continuous effect is executed in the display control initial determination flag in which a value indicating whether or not the first change cycle in the continuous effect is executed is set. A value (in this embodiment, “1”) is set.

  Further, when the display control initial determination flag is set to “1” after the input of the change cycle start command, the display control CPU 32a executes a change cycle other than the first change cycle in the continuous performance. (In this embodiment, “0”) is set. In addition, after the input of the change cycle start command, the display control CPU 32a reads the display control variation count, subtracts one, and stores the subtracted value in the display control RAM 32c as the display control variation count.

  The display control CPU 32a refers to the value set in the display control initial determination flag at the time before the input of the change cycle start command to specify whether to execute the first change cycle in the continuous effect. Can do. Further, the display control CPU 32a can specify whether or not the next change cycle instructed to start execution is the last change cycle in the continuous performance by referring to the display control change count. Specifically, when “1” is stored as the display control variation count before the input of the variable cycle start command, the display control CPU 32a is instructed to start execution by the next variable cycle start command. It can be specified that the fluctuation cycle is the last fluctuation cycle in the continuous performance. On the other hand, if a display control variation number other than “1” (“2” to “4”) is stored as the display control variation count before the variation cycle start command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays the next variation cycle start command. Thus, it can be specified that the fluctuation cycle instructed to start execution is an intermediate fluctuation cycle in the continuous performance.

  In addition, when executing the midway fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a determines a pseudo-ream symbol combination that is temporarily stopped at the end of the fluctuation cycle. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a determines a pseudo-combination symbol combination from the first pseudo symbol GZ1 to the third pseudo symbol GZ3 when executing a midway fluctuation cycle. In addition, the display control CPU 32a that has determined the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous sets the numerical symbols (the numerical symbol that becomes the symbol [A] in FIG. 3) constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous numerical symbols [1] to [8]. Decide from within.

  Then, when executing the first fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a, when a fluctuation cycle start command is input, displays the decorative symbols of each symbol row in a variable manner (shown in FIG. 6A). The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. After a predetermined time from the start of the symbol variation game (5 seconds in this embodiment), the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols in the left column of the determined pseudo-continuous symbol combinations. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decorative symbols are displayed in a low-speed fluctuation manner in the right column (shown in FIG. 6B).

  Then, after a predetermined time (three seconds in the present embodiment) after displaying the decorative pattern in the right column at a low speed, the display control CPU 32a simulates the left column among the effective lines L1 to L3 in the horizontal direction. The effect display device 11 is configured to temporarily stop and display the same numerical symbol as that of the left column on the right column on the active line where the numerical symbol constituting the continuous symbol combination is temporarily stopped (shown in FIG. 6D). Controls the display content of. Note that the display control CPU 32a in the present embodiment uses the decorative symbol change order in the right column. At this time, the decorative symbol immediately before the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in each stop display area in the right column is the stop symbol. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled so that the decorative pattern in the right column is displayed in a variable manner at a low speed for one stop display area over a period of 3 seconds after the display is changed in the display area. Further, the display contents of the effect display device 11 so far (up to FIG. 6D) are the same display contents as when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation patterns HP2 and HP3. It cannot be specified from the display contents of whether it is the first fluctuation cycle in the continuous performance.

  Thereafter (in this embodiment, after 2 seconds), the display control CPU 32a moves the numerical symbols constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column by one stop display area (one symbol) ( The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to temporarily stop and display (change display) (shown in FIGS. 6 (f) and 6 (g)). At this time, the display control CPU 32a temporarily displays the numerical symbols constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column in the left column among the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be temporarily stopped as a decorative pattern in the right column on the effective line adjacent to the effective line. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a at the end of the variation cycle (when the mid-cycle variation cycle end command is input) first displays the middle row among the symbol combinations of the pseudo trains that are determined as the symbol combinations of the pseudo trains to be stopped and displayed first. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative design is temporarily stopped. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a temporarily displays the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped in the right column for one stop display area and then temporarily displays them in the middle column in the stop display area HR6. The display contents of the effect display device 11 are controlled so that the decorative design to be displayed is variably displayed in the stop display area HR5 and then is variably displayed for one stop display area and is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR6. That is, the speed (fluctuation speed) at which the decorative symbols in the right column are displayed in a variable manner after the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped in the right row are displayed again after the display is changed again, and the decorative symbols in the middle row are displayed. The speed until it is temporarily stopped is the same. Thus, “the decorative pattern in the right column is displayed in the same direction and in the same direction as the speed at which the decorative pattern in the middle row is variably displayed” It will be displayed in a synchronized manner in synchronism with the display of the decorative symbols. Through these controls, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the pseudo-ream symbol combination. Thereby, the player can specify that continuous production is performed.

  In addition, when the numerical symbols constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column are moved by one stop display area (for one symbol) and are temporarily stopped and displayed, the reference validity of the symbol combination of the pseudo-series is valid. When the line is one of the effective lines L1 and L2, the decorative symbols that are temporarily stopped in the right column are moved by one symbol in the normal variation direction (variation order). On the other hand, when the reference effective line of the quasi-continuous symbol combination is the effective line L3, the decorative symbol temporarily displayed in the right column is 1 in the direction opposite to the normal variation direction (reverse variation order). Move by the pattern. Thus, the player can be surprised by displaying the decorative pattern in the right column in a direction opposite to the normal direction of change.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a, when executing a variable cycle in the middle other than the first time, inputs a variable cycle start command to display the decorative symbols of each symbol row in a variable manner (shown in FIG. 6 (a)). In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. After a predetermined time (in this embodiment, after 3 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a determines the pattern of the pseudo sequence determined before the end of the fluctuation cycle defined by the fluctuation pattern. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the left-side decorative symbols in the combination are temporarily stopped. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a moves the left column to the right column on the effective line on which the numerical symbols constituting the pseudo-combination symbol combination in the left column are temporarily displayed among the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the same numerical design is stopped and displayed (shown in FIG. 6D).

  Thereafter (in this embodiment, after 7 seconds), the display control CPU 32a moves the numerical symbols constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column by one stop display area (one symbol) ( The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to temporarily stop and display (change display) (shown in FIGS. 6 (f) and 6 (g)). At this time, the display control CPU 32a temporarily displays the numerical symbols constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column in the left column among the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to be temporarily stopped as a decorative pattern in the right column on the effective line adjacent to the effective line. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a at the end of the variation cycle (when the mid-cycle variation cycle end command is input) first displays the middle row among the symbol combinations of the pseudo trains that are determined as the symbol combinations of the pseudo trains to be stopped and displayed first. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the decorative design is temporarily stopped. Through these controls, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the pseudo-ream symbol combination. Thereby, the player can specify that the variation cycle being executed is a variation cycle in the middle of the continuous performance (not the last variation cycle).

  Further, when executing the last fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a, when a fluctuation cycle start command is inputted, displays the decorative symbols of each symbol row in a variable manner (shown in FIG. 6A). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. After a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation cycle (after 3 seconds in this embodiment), the display control CPU 32a is designated by the decorative design designation command before the reach start time determined by the fluctuation pattern. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the left and right decorative symbols in the symbol combination are temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously (shown in FIG. 6D). Incidentally, the display content of the effect display device 11 so far (up to FIG. 6D) is the same display content as when a change cycle in the middle other than the first time is executed. For this reason, it cannot be specified from the display content of the effect display device 11 whether the changing cycle being executed is the last changed cycle in the continuous effect. Then, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display the reach image RG and execute the reach start effect (shown in FIG. 6E) at the start of reach. Thereby, the player can specify that the variation cycle being executed is the last variation cycle in the continuous performance. In addition, the display control CPU 32a of the effect display device 11 is configured to stop and display the middle row of the decorative symbols of the decorative symbol combinations designated by the decorative symbol designation command at the end of the symbol variation game. Control display content.

  In addition, when the symbol stop command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the symbol combination of the ornament symbol designated by the ornament symbol designation command is confirmed and stopped. As described above, in this embodiment, the display control CPU 32a that controls the variation display and the temporary stop display of the decorative symbols in each column to execute the symbol variation game and the continuous effect is used as the symbol control means and the continuous effect control means. Function.

  In addition, when the opening command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect of the predetermined effect content. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the first round command, the display content of the effect display device 11 is executed so as to execute the round effect of the effect content determined in advance until the final round game ends. To control. In addition, when the ending command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute an ending effect having a predetermined effect content.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a variation-corresponding effect with effect contents corresponding to the display mode (state) of the symbol in each symbol row. The effect content of the variation-corresponding effect is changed to the effect content corresponding to the display mode of the symbol and executed at the timing when the symbol display mode in each symbol row is changed. Therefore, the display mode (state) of the decorative symbol in each symbol row can be recognized based on the contents of the effect corresponding to the variation. Further, the variation corresponding effect is executed in each variation cycle of the symbol variation game that does not perform the continuous effect and the symbol variation game that performs the continuous effect. On the other hand, when a reach effect is performed and a jackpot or out of symbol combination including a reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on either of the effective lines L4 and L5, the variation corresponding effect is displayed. It is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the production content of the fluctuation-compatible production is changed from the production content of the first stage (the production content before the symbol stop) to the production content of the second stage and developed. Yes. In addition, the contents of the second stage include two contents: an effect content for deriving the first effect result (effect content before the reach) and an effect content for deriving the second effect result (the non-reach stage effect content). There are various types of production. For this reason, the production contents of the fluctuation-corresponding production are the production content for deriving the first production result and the production content for deriving the second production result as the production content of the second stage from the production contents of the first stage. The contents are changed (branched) to any one of the production contents.

  In addition, the contents of the effect corresponding to the fluctuation are expanded from the contents of the second stage of the contents of the second stage to the contents of the stage of the third stage. In addition, the contents of the stage 3 effect include the contents of the stage for deriving the result of the third stage (the stage of the pseudo-continuation stage) and the contents of the stage of deriving the result of the fourth stage (the stage of production at the start stage of the reach stage). There are two types of effects. Therefore, the production content of the fluctuation corresponding production is the production content for deriving the third production result as the production content of the third stage from the production content for deriving the first production result among the production contents of the second stage, It is changed to any one of the contents of the effects for deriving the fourth effect, and is developed. In the present embodiment, the variation-corresponding effect is not necessarily developed from the first-stage effect content, and the variation-corresponding effect is developed from the second-stage effect content from which the first effect result is derived. In some cases.

  In addition, the production content of the entire variation-response production (change (branch) of the production content) is determined in advance by the production branch pattern. In the present embodiment, five types of effect branch patterns of effect branch patterns EP1 to EP5 are stored in the overall control ROM 31b. Hereinafter, the effect branch patterns EP1 to EP5 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effect branching pattern is an off-normal effect branching pattern that is determined when an outlier symbol combination that does not include a reach symbol combination is derived, and a reach formation effect that is determined when the reach effect is executed. There is a branch pattern and an effect branch pattern for forming a pseudo symbol that is determined when a symbol combination of the pseudo-continuous is derived. In the present embodiment, the effect branch pattern EP1 is off and the effect branch pattern for normal use, the effect branch patterns EP2 and EP3 are effect branch patterns for reach formation, and the effect branch patterns EP4 and EP5 are effect branch patterns for pseudo pattern formation. .

  In the production branch pattern EP1, the production content of the entire variation-corresponding production developed by changing (branching) from the production content of the first stage to the second stage production content for deriving the second production result is determined. ing. In addition, the effect branching pattern EP2 is changed from the content of the first stage effect to the content of the second stage of deriving the first effect result, and then the third step of deriving the fourth effect result. The production content of the entire variation-response production that is developed by changing to the production content is defined. In addition, in the effect branch pattern EP3, the content of the third stage for deriving the fourth effect result from the content of the second stage for deriving the first effect result without executing the content of the first stage effect. The contents of the production of the entire variation corresponding production that is developed by changing to the above are defined. In addition, in the effect branch pattern EP4, the content of the first stage is changed to the content of the second stage of deriving the first effect result, and then the third stage of deriving the third effect result. The production content of the entire variation-response production that is developed by changing to the production content is defined. Also, in the effect branch pattern EP5, the contents of the third stage for deriving the fifth effect result from the contents of the second stage for deriving the first effect result without executing the contents of the first stage effect. The contents of the production of the entire variation corresponding production that is developed by changing to the above are defined.

  Hereinafter, the effect branch determination process for determining the effect branch pattern by the overall control CPU 31a will be described with reference to FIG. The overall control CPU 31a performs an effect branch determination process at the start of the symbol variation game or at the start of each variation cycle. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the variation-corresponding effect is not executed when the symbol combination including the symbol combination of reach or the symbol combination including or out of reach is confirmed and stopped on any one of the effective lines L4 and L5. For this reason, the CPU 31a for overall control is a case where a variation pattern including the reach effect in the effect content is designated, and the symbol combination of the ornament symbol designated by the ornament symbol designation command is assigned to one of the effective lines L4 and L5. When the fixed stop is displayed, the effect branch determination process is not performed.

  The overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern including a continuous effect in the effect content is specified (step S11). In step S11, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether any one of the variation patterns HP3 to HP5 and HP7 to HP9 is designated. If the determination result in step S11 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation cycle for starting execution is the first variation cycle in the continuous effect (step S12). In step S12, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether “1” is set in the overall control initial determination flag. If the determination result in step S12 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a determines the effect branch pattern EP4 for forming the pseudo symbol (step S13), and ends the effect branch determination process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S12 is negative, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the variation cycle for starting execution is the last variation cycle in the continuous performance (step S14). In step S14, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether “1” is set as the overall control variation count. If the determination result in step S14 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a determines an effect branch pattern EP3 for reach formation (step S15), and ends the effect branch determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S14 is negative, that is, if the fluctuation cycle to start execution is an intermediate fluctuation cycle (an intermediate fluctuation cycle other than the first time), the overall control CPU 31a The effect branch pattern EP5 is determined (step S16), and the effect branch determination process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step S11 is negative, that is, if any one of the variation patterns HP1, HP2, and HP6 that does not include the continuous performance is specified, the overall control CPU 31a is specified. It is determined whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern including a reach effect in the effect content (step S17). In step S <b> 17, the overall control CPU 31 a determines whether one of the variation patterns HP <b> 2 and HP <b> 6 including the reach effect in the effect content while the continuous effect is not included in the effect content is specified. If the determination result in step S17 is affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a determines an effect branch pattern EP2 for reach formation (step S18), and ends the effect branch determination process. On the other hand, if the determination result of step S17 is negative, that is, if the variation pattern HP1 for the off-normal effect is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines the off-normal effect branch pattern EP1 (step S19). ), The effect branch determination process ends.

  Further, when determining the effect branch pattern in the effect branch determination process, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a branch pattern specifying command for specifying the effect branch pattern to the display control CPU 32a.

  Also, when the overall control CPU 31a determines the effect branch patterns EP1, EP2, EP4 in the effect branch determination process, a predetermined time (in the present embodiment, after the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game) An operation valid period for validating the operation of the effect button BT is set only for 3 seconds after 5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game. Further, when determining the effect branch patterns EP3 and EP5 in the effect branch determination process, the overall control CPU 31a determines a predetermined time after the elapse of a predetermined time from the start of the change cycle (in this embodiment, the change cycle is changed). The operation valid period is set for 3 seconds after the start. When the overall control CPU 31a receives an operation signal from the effect button BT during the setting of the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an operation instruction command for instructing that the effect button BT has been operated to the display control CPU 32a. At the same time, the setting of the operation valid period ends.

Next, the control performed by the display control CPU 32a in order to execute the fluctuation corresponding effect will be described.
When the branch control designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to develop (execute) the variation-corresponding effect with the effect content based on the effect branch pattern specified by the command. . Hereinafter, specific control will be described.

  When the off-normal production branch pattern EP1 is designated by the branch pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), after 5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the MC is displayed at the lower left of the image display unit GH. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in any one of the stop display areas HR7, HR8, and HR9 in the right column. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a displays the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3 on which the numerical symbols in the left column (one numerical symbol in the case of two numerical symbols in the left column) are temporarily displayed. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the enemy character TC is displayed in the stop display area. Note that five seconds after the start of the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the left row of decorative symbols and starts to display the right column of decorative symbols at low speed.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a waits for 5 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game until 3 seconds elapse or until an operation instruction command is input before 3 seconds elapse (FIG. 10B). As shown, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the button operation image BS prompting the operation of the effect button BT is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display control CPU 32a has the same right as the numeric symbol in the left column in the effective line of the stop display area where the enemy character TC is displayed among the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the aiming image SJ is displayed so as to overlap the numeric symbols in the column. At this time, the aiming image SJ is displayed in accordance with the fluctuation of the numerical symbol displayed in the right row at a low speed. It should be noted that the decorative display in the right column is displayed in a low-speed fluctuation manner on the effect display device 11 until 3 seconds have elapsed after 5 seconds from the start of the symbol fluctuation game.

  Note that the display control CPU 32a displays the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ when the operation instruction command is input while the button operation image BS is displayed, so that the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ is terminated (not displayed). 11 display contents are controlled. In addition, the display control CPU 32a displays the button operation image BS, and when 3 seconds have elapsed without inputting the operation instruction command, the effect display device ends the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ. 11 display contents are controlled. As described above, when the decorative pattern in the right column is displayed with the low-speed fluctuation display, the effect content in which the teammate character MC, the enemy character TC, the button operation image BS, and the aiming image SJ are displayed corresponds to the first-stage fluctuation correspondence. The production content of the production (the production content of the stage before the symbol stop).

  Further, when the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ is ended, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC with the effect content that the enemy character TC escapes as shown in FIG. 10C. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 10D, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to end (not display) the display of the teammate character MC. At this time, when 8 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 displays the ornamental symbols in the right column at a normal variation speed, and then temporarily stops the ornamental symbols in the right column. Is done. Thus, the content of the effect of the enemy character TC escaping becomes the content of the effect corresponding to the second stage variation corresponding effect that derives the second effect result (the content of the effect at the non-reach stage).

  Further, when the reach branch pattern EP2 for reach formation is designated by the branch pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), after 5 seconds from the start of the symbol variation game, The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the teammate character MC is displayed at the lower left of the image display unit GH. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in any one of the stop display areas HR7, HR8, and HR9 in the right column. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR7 when the symbol combination including the symbol combination of reach and the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination is displayed on the effective line L1. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a displays the big hit or off symbol combination including the reach symbol combination on the effective line L2, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR8. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a causes the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination including the reach symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the effective line L3, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR9. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. Note that five seconds after the start of the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the left row of decorative symbols and starts to display the right column of decorative symbols at low speed.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a waits for 5 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game until 3 seconds elapse or until an operation instruction command is input before 3 seconds elapse (FIG. 10B). As shown, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the button operation image BS prompting the operation of the effect button BT is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display control CPU 32a has the same right as the numeric symbol in the left column in the effective line of the stop display area where the enemy character TC is displayed among the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the aiming image SJ is displayed so as to overlap the numeric symbols in the column. It should be noted that the decorative display in the right column is displayed in a low-speed fluctuation manner on the effect display device 11 until 3 seconds have elapsed after 5 seconds from the start of the symbol fluctuation game.

  Then, when the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ are being displayed and the operation instruction command is input, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ (does not display them). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 11A, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the effect content effect that the teammate character MC attacks the enemy character TC. At this time, when 8 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, the effect display device 11 temporarily stops the reach symbol combination.

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, that is, until the reach start time, the display control CPU 32a determines that the enemy character TC is an ally character as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content that fluctuates in response to the MC attack. Then, at the time when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game (reach start time), the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. 11D, the enemy character TC is attacked by the teammate character MC. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content endured and strung. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ when 3 seconds have elapsed without displaying the operation instruction command after displaying the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the display control CPU 32a displays the fellow character NC and also displays the effect of the content of the effect that the fellow character NC attacks the enemy character TC. 11 display contents are controlled. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped. In this way, the content of the effect of the teammate character MC or the fellow character NC attacking the enemy character TC becomes the content of the effect corresponding to the second stage of the fluctuation corresponding effect for deriving the first effect result (the content of the effect before the reach). .

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, that is, until the reach start time, the display control CPU 32a determines that the enemy character TC is a fellow character as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content that fluctuates in response to the NC attack. Then, at the time when 10 seconds have passed since the start of the symbol variation game (reach start time), the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content endured and strung. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped. In this way, the content of the effect that the enemy character TC endures and struggles against the attack of the ally character MC or the fellow character NC is the content of the effect of the third stage of the variation corresponding effect that derives the result of the fourth effect (the effect of the start of the reach effect) Content).

  Further, when the reach branch pattern EP3 for reach formation is designated by the branch pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. 13, 3 seconds after the start of the last fluctuation cycle, The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the character MC is displayed on the lower left side of the image display unit GH. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in any one of the stop display areas HR7, HR8, and HR9 in the right column. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR7 when the symbol combination including the symbol combination of reach and the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination is displayed on the effective line L1. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a displays the big hit or off symbol combination including the reach symbol combination on the effective line L2, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR8. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a causes the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination including the reach symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the effective line L3, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR9. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. Note that three seconds after the start of the last fluctuation cycle, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the reach symbol combination.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a does not change the process shown in FIG. 13 until 3 seconds after the start of the last fluctuation cycle until 5 seconds elapses or until an operation instruction command is input before 5 seconds elapses. As shown, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the button operation image BS prompting the operation of the effect button BT is displayed. Further, the display control CPU 32a waits for 3 seconds after the last fluctuation cycle starts until 5 seconds elapses or until an operation instruction command is input before 5 seconds elapses. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the aiming image SJ is displayed so as to be superimposed on the numerical symbols in the right column that are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area in which is displayed. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  Then, when the operation instruction command is input while the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ are displayed, the display control CPU 32a ends (not displays) the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 11A, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the effect content effect that the teammate character MC attacks the enemy character TC.

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the last fluctuation cycle, that is, until the reach start time point, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content that fluctuates in response to the attack of the teammate character MC. Then, at the time when 10 seconds have passed since the last fluctuation cycle started (reach start time), the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the effect content that the TC endures and steps on is displayed. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a displays the effect display device 11 so as to end the display of the button operation image BS after 5 seconds have elapsed without displaying the operation instruction command after the button operation image BS is displayed. Control the content. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the display control CPU 32a displays the fellow character NC and also displays the effect of the content of the effect that the fellow character NC attacks the enemy character TC. 11 display contents are controlled. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds elapse after the last fluctuation cycle starts, that is, until the reach start time point, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content that fluctuates in response to the attack of the fellow character NC. Then, at the time when 10 seconds have passed since the last fluctuation cycle started (reach start time), the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content that the TC endures and steps on. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  Further, when the effect branch pattern EP4 for pseudo-symbol formation is specified by the branch pattern specifying command, the display control CPU 32a is displayed five seconds after the start of the symbol variation game (first variation cycle). As shown in a), the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the teammate character MC is displayed at the lower left of the image display unit GH. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in any one of the stop display areas HR7, HR8, and HR9 in the right column. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in the stop display area HR7 when the first pseudo symbol GZ1 is temporarily stopped. Further, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in the stop display area HR8 when the second pseudo symbol GZ2 is temporarily displayed. Further, the display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in the stop display area HR9 when the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is temporarily displayed. It should be noted that the decorative display in the right column is displayed in a low-speed fluctuation manner on the effect display device 11 until 3 seconds have elapsed after 5 seconds from the start of the symbol fluctuation game.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a waits for 5 seconds after the start of the symbol variation game until 3 seconds elapse or until an operation instruction command is input before 3 seconds elapse (FIG. 10B). As shown, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the button operation image BS prompting the operation of the effect button BT is displayed. Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, the display control CPU 32a has the same right as the numeric symbol in the left column in the effective line of the stop display area where the enemy character TC is displayed among the horizontal effective lines L1 to L3. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the aiming image SJ is displayed so as to overlap the numeric symbols in the column. It should be noted that the decorative display in the right column is displayed in a low-speed fluctuation manner on the effect display device 11 until 3 seconds have elapsed after 5 seconds from the start of the symbol fluctuation game.

  Then, when the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ are being displayed and the operation instruction command is input, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ (does not display them). The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 11A, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the effect content effect that the teammate character MC attacks the enemy character TC.

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the first fluctuation cycle, that is, until the end of the fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. However, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the effect content that fluctuates in response to the attack of the teammate character MC is displayed. Then, at the time when 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game (the end of the variation cycle), the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content that the TC falls without being able to endure. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a moves (variably displays) the numerical symbols constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column by one stop display area (for one symbol), and temporarily stops display. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to make it appear. For this reason, since the effect of the effect content that the enemy character TC falls down without being able to endure the attack of the teammate character MC, the decoration pattern in the right column is displayed in a variable manner for one stop display area, so the effect content that the enemy character TC falls down It is possible to recognize that the quasi-continuous symbol combination is temporarily displayed by performing the effect. That is, when the variation-corresponding effect is performed with the effect content that the enemy character TC falls down without enduring the attack of the teammate character MC, it can be recognized that the decorative pattern in the right column has moved by one stop display area.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ when 3 seconds have elapsed without displaying the operation instruction command after displaying the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the display control CPU 32a displays the fellow character NC and also displays the effect of the content of the effect that the fellow character NC attacks the enemy character TC. 11 display contents are controlled. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the first fluctuation cycle, that is, until the end of the fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the effect content that fluctuates due to the attack of the fellow character NC is displayed. Then, at the time point when 10 seconds have elapsed after the start of the first fluctuation cycle (at the end of the fluctuation cycle), the display control CPU 32a is attacked by the fellow character NC as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so as to display the effect of the effect content that the character TC falls without being able to endure. At this time, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the pseudo-ream symbol combination. In this way, the content of the effect in which the enemy character TC falls without being able to withstand the attack of the teammate character MC or the fellow character NC is the content of the effect of the third stage variation corresponding effect that derives the third effect result (in the pseudo-continuation stage). Production content).

  Further, when the effect pattern branch pattern EP5 for forming a pseudo symbol is designated by the branch pattern designation command, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. 13, is 3 seconds after the middle fluctuation cycle other than the first time is started. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the teammate character MC is displayed on the lower left side of the image display unit GH. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the enemy character TC is displayed in any one of the stop display areas HR7, HR8, and HR9 in the right column. Specifically, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR7 when the symbol combination including the symbol combination of reach and the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination is displayed on the effective line L1. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a displays the big hit or off symbol combination including the reach symbol combination on the effective line L2, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR8. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a causes the symbol combination including the reach symbol combination including the reach symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped on the effective line L3, the display control CPU 32a displays the enemy character TC in the stop display area HR9. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. It should be noted that, after 3 seconds from the start of the fluctuation cycle in the middle other than the first time, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the reach symbol combination.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a does not wait until 5 seconds have elapsed from the start of the intermediate fluctuation cycle other than the first time until 5 seconds have elapsed, or until an operation instruction command is input before 5 seconds have elapsed. As shown in FIG. 13, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the button operation image BS prompting the operation of the effect button BT is displayed. Further, the display control CPU 32a waits for 3 seconds after the last fluctuation cycle starts until 5 seconds elapses or until an operation instruction command is input before 5 seconds elapses. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the aiming image SJ is displayed on the numerical symbol that is once stopped and displayed in the stop display area in which is displayed. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  Then, when the operation instruction command is input while the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ are displayed, the display control CPU 32a ends (not displays) the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 11A, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to display the effect content effect that the teammate character MC attacks the enemy character TC.

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable cycle in the middle other than the first time, that is, until the end of the variable cycle, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled such that the enemy character TC displays the effect of the effect content that is fluttered by the attack of the teammate character MC. Then, at the time when 10 seconds have elapsed after the start of the fluctuation cycle in the middle other than the first time (at the end of the fluctuation cycle), the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the effect content that the enemy character TC falls down without being able to endure the attack is displayed. At the same time, the display control CPU 32a moves (variably displays) the numerical symbols constituting the symbol combination of the pseudo-series temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column by one stop display area (for one symbol), and temporarily stops display. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that Then, in the effect display device 11, the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a ends the display of the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ after 5 seconds have elapsed without displaying the operation instruction command after displaying the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled. At the same time, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the display control CPU 32a displays the fellow character NC and also displays the effect of the content of the effect that the fellow character NC attacks the enemy character TC. 11 display contents are controlled. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, until 10 seconds have elapsed since the start of the fluctuation cycle in the middle other than the first time, that is, until the end of the fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the effect content that the enemy character TC is subjected to the attack of the fellow character NC and flickers is displayed. Then, at the time when 10 seconds have elapsed after the start of the change cycle in the middle other than the first time (end of the change cycle), the display control CPU 32a, as shown in FIG. The display content of the effect display device 11 is controlled so that the effect of the effect content that the enemy character TC falls down without being able to endure the attack is displayed. Then, in the effect display device 11, the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 that executes the variation-corresponding effect functions as an effect execution unit, and the display control CPU 32a that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the variation-corresponding effect functions as the corresponding effect control unit.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, the enemy character TC eventually falls without being able to withstand the attack of the teammate character MC or the fellow character NC ( The variation-corresponding effect is developed so as to be changed to the third stage effect content for deriving the third effect result. On the other hand, when the reach effect is performed, the content of the effect that the enemy character TC finally stands withstanding the attack of the ally character MC or the fellow character NC (the effect of the third stage for deriving the fourth effect result) Fluctuation production effects are developed so as to be changed to (content). For this reason, if attention is paid to how the production contents of the fluctuation corresponding production are changed (branched) and developed, whether the pseudo-combination symbol combination is temporarily displayed (or the reach production is started) Can be specified.

  Further, the button operation image BS is displayed on the effect display device 11 while the overall control CPU 31a sets the operation valid period. For this reason, it can be specified whether or not the current operation valid period is set based on whether or not the button operation image BS is displayed. In addition, since the button operation image BS is displayed, compared with the case where the button operation image BS is not displayed, the willingness to operate the effect button BT is increased, and the effect button BT is positively activated. Can be operated.

  Here, the display content of the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 when the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is temporarily displayed will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the fluctuation cycle shown in FIG. 14 is the first fluctuation cycle in the continuous performance. Also, the numerical symbol constituting the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is referred to as a numerical symbol [3]. Further, it is assumed that the effect button BT is operated during the operation valid period.

  When the symbol variation game (first variation cycle) is started, the ornamental symbols in each symbol row are displayed in a variable manner. After 5 seconds, the ornamental symbols in the left row are first paused and the ornamental symbols in the right row are slow. Fluctuation is displayed. At this time, the numerical symbol [3] is temporarily stopped and displayed as the decorative symbol in the left column on the effective line L3. Accordingly, the numerical symbol [2] is displayed in the stop display region HR1, and the blank symbol [2] is displayed in the stop display region HR2. 2.5] is temporarily stopped and displayed. In addition, once the decorative symbols in the left column are stopped and displayed, the teammate character MC and the enemy character TC are displayed on the image display unit GH. Since the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is temporarily stopped, the enemy character TC is displayed in the stop display area HR9 in the right column as shown in FIG. 14 (a).

  In the image display unit GH, when the decorative pattern in the left column is temporarily stopped, the right column (stop display area HR9) on the active line L3 is displayed in the order in which the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the right column. The blank design [2.5] immediately before the number design [3] is displayed in a variable manner, and the decorative design in the right column is displayed in a low-speed manner from that state. In the image display unit GH, when the low-speed fluctuation display of the decorative pattern in the right column is started, the numerical symbol [3] is variably displayed in the stop display area HR8 in the right column, and the numerical symbol [3] is stopped and displayed. The decorative symbols in the right column are displayed in a low-speed fluctuation manner at a speed that takes 3 seconds to be temporarily displayed in the area HR9.

  Then, in the image display unit GH, among the decorative symbols in the right column displayed with low speed fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 14A, according to the fluctuation mode of the numerical symbol [3] constituting the pseudo-ream symbol combination. The aiming image SJ is displayed. At the same time, the button operation image BS is displayed on the image display unit GH until the effect button BT is operated.

  When the effect button BT is operated while the button operation image BS is displayed, the teammate character MC attacks the enemy character TC in the image display unit GH as shown in FIG. 14B. The variation corresponding effect is executed with the effect contents, and the button operation image BS and the aiming image SJ are not displayed. Thereafter, until the end of the change cycle (until 10 seconds have passed since the start of the change cycle), as shown in FIG. 14C, in the image display unit GH, the enemy character is attacked by the teammate character MC. Fluctuation production effects are executed with flickering production contents.

  Then, at the end of the fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIGS. 14D to 14E, in the image display unit GH, the fluctuation-corresponding effect is produced with the effect content that the enemy character TC cannot endure the attack of the teammate character MC. Is executed. At the same time, as shown in FIGS. 14D to 14E, in the image display portion GH, the numerical symbol [3] that has been temporarily stopped in the stop display area HR9 in the right column moves to the stop display area HR8 ( Display fluctuation). Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14E, in the image display unit GH, a blank symbol [3.5] is displayed in the stop display region HR7 in the right column, and a blank symbol [2.5] is displayed in the stop display region HR9. Each is temporarily stopped. At the same time, the decorative symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is derived (temporarily stopped). The numerical symbol [3] temporarily stopped and displayed in the middle stop display region HR6 when the numerical symbol [3] once stopped and displayed in the right stop display region HR9 moves to the stop display region HR8. Is variably displayed in the stop display area HR5. Thereafter, the decorative symbols in the middle row and the right row are variably displayed at the same fluctuation speed, and the numerical symbol [3] is displayed in the stop display region HR6 in the middle row, and the numerical symbol [3] is displayed in the stop display region HR8 in the right column. Once stopped, it is displayed.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) Once the reach symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the symbols in the right column (pseudo symbol sequence) are displayed again at the same fluctuation speed as the symbols in the middle column (non-specific symbol sequence), and then the pseudo-ream symbols are displayed. The combination is temporarily stopped. For this reason, even if the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped, it is difficult to predict whether or not the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped. On the other hand, it is necessary to pay attention to the display mode of the symbols in the right column as to whether or not the symbols in the right column are re-variably displayed. There is a case where attention cannot be paid to whether or not. Therefore, the display mode of each symbol row (for example, the symbol in the right column is variably displayed again) is performed by performing the variation corresponding effect with the effect content corresponding to the symbol display mode in each symbol row. It can be easily recognized. Therefore, it is possible to pay attention to the symbol combination by the symbol of each symbol row, and also to pay attention to the variation corresponding effect, and it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  (2) In the last (last) variation cycle in the continuous performance, after the variation-corresponding performance is executed with the content of the performance for deriving the first performance result (the content of the pre-reach stage), the fourth performance result is derived. The variation corresponding effect is executed with the effect content (the effect content at the start stage of the reach effect). On the other hand, in a variation cycle other than the final cycle in the continuous performance, after the variation-corresponding effect is executed with the effect content for deriving the first effect result, the effect content for deriving the third effect result (pseudo-continuation) Fluctuation corresponding effects are executed at stage contents). For this reason, the production contents of the fluctuation corresponding production executed in the fluctuation cycle are any of the production contents for deriving the third production result and the production contents for deriving the fourth production result from the production contents for deriving the first production result. If it pays attention to whether it is changed to the contents of the production and executed, it can be recognized whether or not the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily displayed.

  (3) In the first variation cycle in continuous production, or in the symbol variation game in which reach production is performed without continuous production, the first stage production content (production content before the design stop) varies. After the corresponding effect is executed, the change corresponding effect is executed by changing to the second stage effect content (the effect content before the reach) for deriving the first effect result. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game in which neither the continuous effect nor the reach effect is performed, the effect content for deriving the second effect result (non-reach) after the change corresponding effect is executed with the effect content of the first stage. Changed to stage effect) and changed effect was executed. For this reason, the content of the effect corresponding to the variation effect performed after the start of the symbol variation game is the content of the effect that derives the first effect result and the content of the second effect that is derived from the effect content of the first stage. If attention is paid to which effect contents are changed, it is possible to recognize that the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped or displayed or the reach effect is performed.

  (4) When the execution of the reach effect starts, the reach image RG is displayed on the image display unit GH (the reach start effect is executed). For this reason, even if the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped, it can be expected that the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped until the reach start effect is executed.

  (5) In the symbol variation game in which the continuous effect is not executed, the reach effect may not be executed (the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP1). On the other hand, in the symbol variation game in which the continuous effect is executed, the reach effect is always performed in the last variation cycle in the continuous effect. That is, if the reach symbol combination is not temporarily stopped and displayed at least in the first (first) fluctuation cycle, it can be recognized that the pseudo-symbol symbol combination is not temporarily stopped and displayed (continuous production is not performed). However, regardless of whether or not the continuous performance is executed, the variation pattern of the decorative symbols in each symbol row until the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column is no matter which symbol variation game is started. Be the same. For this reason, it is possible to further expect that the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed by performing the variation corresponding effect even in the symbol variation game in which the continuous effect is not performed.

  (6) In the first fluctuation cycle in the continuous performance, it is made impossible to recognize that the continuous performance is performed until the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed. Then, in the first variation cycle in the continuous production or in the symbol variation game where the continuous production is not performed, when the production button BT is operated, there is a possibility that the pseudo-combination symbol combination is temporarily stopped (reach symbol combination). Is changed to the production content according to whether or not is temporarily stopped and displayed). As a result, the effect button BT can be actively operated in expectation that a continuous effect or a reach effect will be performed.

  (7) When the third pseudo symbol GZ3 (pseudo-continuous symbol combination) is temporarily stopped, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped, and then the decorative symbol in the right column is displayed in the direction opposite to the normal fluctuation direction. The third pseudo symbol GZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed finally (in a different order from the normal time). As described above, since the decorative symbols in the right column are displayed in a direction opposite to the normal direction of change, the player can be surprised. At the same time, even if the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed on any effective line, it can be expected that the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily displayed.

  (8) When the first pseudo symbol GZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed, the reach symbol combination on the effective line L1 (the effective line other than the specific effective line) is temporarily stopped and then displayed on the right column. However, the first pseudo symbol GZ1 is temporarily stopped and displayed after the display is changed in the normal changing direction (downward direction) by one stop display area. Similarly, when the second pseudo symbol GZ2 is temporarily stopped, the reach symbol combination on the effective line L2 (the effective line other than the specific effective line) is temporarily stopped and then displayed on the right column. However, the second pseudo symbol GZ2 is temporarily stopped and displayed after the display is changed in the normal change direction by one stop display area. On the other hand, when the third pseudo symbol GZ3 is temporarily stopped, the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped on the effective line L3 (specific effective line), and then the decorative symbol in the right column is 1 The third pseudo symbol GZ3 is temporarily stopped and displayed after the display is changed in the direction (upward) opposite to the normal change direction by the stop display area. That is, the direction in which the decorative symbols in the right column are variably displayed again varies depending on the effective line in which the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped. For this reason, after the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped, attention is paid to whether or not the decorative pattern in the right column is variably displayed, and attention is also paid to in which direction the decorative symbol in the right column is variably displayed. Can be made.

  (9) When the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed, the aiming image SJ is displayed in accordance with the change display and the temporary stop display of the numerical symbols in the right column constituting the reach symbol combination. As a result, when the teammate character MC or the fellow character NC attacks the enemy character TC, it is possible to make it appear as if the symbol combination of the reach has been stopped and displayed, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (10) The enemy character TC is displayed in the stop display area where the number symbols in the right column of the reach symbol combinations can be temporarily displayed. For this reason, it is possible to easily recognize which stop display area should be paid attention to the numerical symbol temporarily stopped and displayed. In particular, when a blank symbol is temporarily displayed in the stop display area HR2 in the left column (when a numeric symbol is temporarily displayed in the stop display areas HR1 and HR3 in the left column), the effective line L1 and the effective line L3 are displayed. Although it is difficult to recognize which of the active lines is to be focused on the decorative pattern in the right column, it can be easily recognized by displaying the enemy character TC.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or an 8-segment LED type effect display device, or may be a mechanical effect display device such as a drum type.

  In the embodiment described above, the number of effective lines where the display result (symbol combination) of the symbol variation game is valid (big hit) may be arbitrarily changed. For example, only one effective line L2 may be used. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15, when the display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the active line, in each symbol row, in the display order of the decorative symbols, one immediately before the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed. It is desirable to display almost the upper half of these types of decorative designs. Similarly, when the display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the active line, in each symbol row, in the display order of the decorative symbols, the type of decorative symbol immediately after the stopped decorative symbol is displayed. It is desirable that approximately the lower half of be displayed. Incidentally, the player can discriminate between the front and rear decorative designs from the lower half or the upper half of the decorative designs. As a result, it is possible to determine whether or not the pseudo-ream symbol combination has been temporarily stopped. In addition, it is desirable that the quasi-continuous symbol combination that can be determined at this time is a quasi-continuous symbol combination (second pseudo-continuous symbol GZ2) in which the reference effective line is the effective line L2.

-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a reach start effect may not be performed. Moreover, you may change the production | presentation aspect of reach start production.
-In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation corresponding | compatible effect may not be performed. -In the said embodiment, you may comprise so that the execution presence or absence of a fluctuation corresponding | compatible effect may be determined by lottery. For example, in a symbol variation game that is a big hit, a variation corresponding effect may be executed more easily than a symbol variation game that is out of play.

  In the above embodiment, the variation pattern of the decorative pattern of each column in the intermediate variation cycle other than the first cycle may be the same as the variation pattern of the decorative pattern of each column in the first variation cycle. Similarly, the variation pattern of the decorative symbols of each column in the last variation cycle may be the same as the variation pattern of the decorative symbols of each column in the symbol variation game in which the reach effect is performed although the continuous effect is not performed. Specifically, in the change cycle other than the first in the continuous production, the decorative pattern in the left column and the decorative symbol in the right column are not temporarily stopped and displayed at the same time, but the decorative symbol in the left column is temporarily stopped and then displayed in the right column. Alternatively, the decorative symbols in the right column may be displayed in a stopped state after the decorative symbols in the right row are displayed at low speed.

  In the above embodiment, even if a big hit or out of symbol variation game including reach symbol combinations on the effective lines L4, L5 is displayed in a fixed stop, the variation corresponding effect may be executed. Further, when the big hit or out of symbol combination including the reach symbol combination is displayed on the effective lines L4 and L5, the decorative pattern variation mode in each symbol row may be changed. For example, the decorative design in the right column may be displayed twice again so that the reach symbol combination is temporarily displayed on the effective lines L4 and L5. Specifically, first, the decorative symbols in the left column of the symbol combinations to be confirmed and stopped are temporarily displayed in the left column. At this time, when the reach symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective lines L4 and L5, the numerical symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the stop display region HR1 and the stop display region HR3 in the left column. Next, when the decorative symbol in the right column is temporarily stopped, the same numerical symbol as the numerical symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HR1 in the left column is displayed on the right side as shown in FIG. The decorative symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed so as to be temporarily stopped in the column stop display area HR7. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the decorative symbols once stopped and displayed in each stop display area in the right column are variably displayed in the normal variation direction by one symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (c). The decorative symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed. At this time, the player expects the pseudo-ream symbol combination to be temporarily stopped. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the decorative symbols once stopped and displayed in the respective stop display areas in the right column are variably displayed again in the normal variation direction by one symbol, as shown in FIG. 16 (e). In addition, the decorative symbols in the right column are temporarily stopped and the reach symbol combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective lines L4 and L5. In this case, whether or not the pseudo-combination symbol combination is temporarily stopped until the decorative symbols of all the symbol sequences are temporarily stopped and the pseudo-ream symbol combination is temporarily stopped. Since it cannot be specified, it can be expected that the pseudo-combination symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed until the pseudo-ream symbol combination is reliably stopped and displayed. Also, in order to increase the expectation of the big hit every time the decorative pattern in the right column is displayed in a variable amount for one stop display area, the big hit expectation is set so that single reach <continuation of continuous production <double reach. You may make it set. For example, the big hit expectation degree may be set according to the determination probability of the variation pattern. Specifically, in the above embodiment, as a variation pattern including the reach effect in the production contents, a dedicated variation pattern for executing single reach and a dedicated variation pattern for executing double reach may be provided. In the case of a big hit, the configuration is such that a dedicated variation pattern for executing a single reach <a variation pattern including a continuous effect in a production content <a dedicated variation pattern for executing a double reach is easily determined. On the other hand, in the case of deviation, it is configured to be easily determined such that a dedicated variation pattern for executing double reach <a variation pattern including continuous effects in the production content <a dedicated variation pattern for executing single reach. With such a configuration, it is possible to set the jackpot expectation degree based on the determination probability of the variation pattern.

  -In the said embodiment, it is not necessary to comprise so that a big hit can be anticipated, so that the frequency | count of the fluctuation cycle in continuous production is large. For example, it may be configured such that the expectation for the big hit is the same regardless of the number of the fluctuation cycles.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect content of the variation corresponding effect may be changed (branched) when the effect button BT is operated during the operation effective period during the variation corresponding effect. Further, in accordance with this, the variation pattern (temporary stop display etc.) of the decorative symbols of each symbol row may be accelerated. Thereby, the production button BT can be positively operated. Further, in this case, when the effect button BT is operated in the first variation cycle and the variation cycle other than the first, the point in time when the effect content of the variation corresponding effect is changed. Specifically, in the first fluctuation cycle, the content of the presentation is changed depending on whether or not the teammate character MC attacks the enemy character TC. On the other hand, in the fluctuation cycle other than the first time, the attacked enemy character TC falls. The contents of the production are changed depending on the result. For this reason, attention can be paid to what kind of effect content is changed when the effect button BT is operated.

  In the above embodiment, the effect button BT may not be provided. Accordingly, it is not necessary to set the operation valid period. The button operation image BS may not be displayed on the image display unit GH.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) Display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of symbol sequences in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence, and from the start of variable display of symbols in all columns until a fixed stop display In the symbol variation game in which the display is performed once, the display means is caused to execute a continuous effect in which a variation cycle is performed a plurality of times continuously, from the start of the variation display of the symbols in all the rows to once being stopped. In the gaming machine provided with the continuous production control means, the display means is formed with an effective line that validates the combination of the symbols of each of the stopped symbols, and when the reach production is performed, When the same symbol is temporarily stopped in the specific symbol row among the symbol rows on the active line and the reach symbol combination is displayed, and when a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle in the continuous performance is performed, the above-mentioned A different symbol is temporarily stopped in a non-specific symbol sequence different from the predetermined symbol sequence on the effective line and the predetermined symbol sequence on the effective line. The same symbol as the non-specific symbol sequence is temporarily stopped in a specific symbol sequence different from the pseudo symbol sequence, and a pseudo-ream symbol combination is displayed. In the variation cycle other than the variation cycle, the same symbol is temporarily stopped in a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences among the symbol sequences on the effective line, and the reach symbol combination is displayed, and then the specific symbol is displayed. The non-specific symbol sequence that is not the specific symbol sequence in the order opposite to the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the pseudo symbol sequence in the pseudo symbol sequence. The symbol on the effective line is displayed in the pseudo symbol sequence on the effective line in the order in which the symbols are normally displayed in the pseudo symbol sequence in the pseudo symbol sequence on the effective line. At the same time as stopping the previous symbol of the same symbol as the symbol once stopped in the specific symbol row that is not the pseudo symbol row, the pseudo symbol row on the effective line is also changed to the non-specific symbol row on the effective line. A game machine characterized by temporarily stopping a symbol that is temporarily stopped in a specific symbol row that is not, and displaying a pseudo-ream symbol combination.

  (B) When the continuous production control means displays the symbols temporarily stopped in the pseudo symbol sequence on the effective line in a different order from the normal time, the symbols are normally displayed in the pseudo symbols in the normal time. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display is variably displayed in an order opposite to the order in which it is performed.

(C) The continuous production control means, when the effective line for displaying the symbol combination of the reach is on an effective line different from the specific effective line in a variable cycle other than the final variable cycle in the continuous effect. After the symbol combination of the reach is displayed on an effective line different from the specific effective line, the symbols in the pseudo symbol row are displayed in the same order as the symbols are normally displayed in the pseudo symbol row. In addition, after the fluctuation display is performed at the same fluctuation speed as the fluctuation of the non-specific symbol sequence that is not the specific symbol sequence, the pseudo-graphic sequence and the non-specific symbol sequence are temporarily stopped, and the pseudo-ream symbol combination is performed. The gaming machine according to claim 2 to be displayed. (D) A pair that causes the effect execution means to execute the variation corresponding effect with the effect content corresponding to the display mode of the symbol in each symbol row. In the final variation cycle of the continuous effect, the continuous effect control unit temporarily outputs the same symbol in a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences that are determined in advance on the active line. Stop and display the reach symbol combination, and the corresponding effect control means changes the effect content corresponding to the display mode of the symbol at the timing when the symbol display mode in each symbol row is changed, and supports the variation 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect is executed.

  (E) In the last variation cycle of the continuous effect, the corresponding effect control means is configured to reach the same line by temporarily stopping the same symbol in a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences among the symbol sequences on the effective line. After the symbol combination is displayed, the variation-corresponding effect is executed with the effect content before the reach stage, and after the reach symbol combination is displayed, the effect content is changed to the effect content at the start stage of the reach effect after a predetermined time. On the other hand, in a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle in the continuous performance, the same symbol is temporarily stopped in a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences among the symbol sequences on the effective line, and reach is performed. When the symbol combination is displayed, the variation-corresponding effect is executed with the effect content before the reach, and the predetermined symbol sequence is determined in advance. When the symbols in the pseudo symbol sequence are variably displayed in an order different from the sequence in which the symbols are normally variably displayed in the pseudo symbol sequence, the effect corresponding to the pseudo-continuation stage is changed and the variation corresponding effect is executed. The gaming machine described in the technical idea (d) characterized by the above.

  BT ... button for effect, GH ... image display unit, 11 ... effect display device, 12 ... special symbol display device, 14 ... start prize opening, 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU, 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 ... display control CPU, 32b: ROM for display control, 32c: RAM for display control.

Claims (2)

Display means for displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of symbol sequences in a predetermined order for each symbol sequence, and once from the start of variable display of symbols in all columns until a fixed stop display In the symbol variation game, the continuous effect control for causing the display means to execute a continuous effect that continuously executes a variation cycle in which a variation cycle is started once after the variation display of symbols in all the rows is started and stopped once. A gaming machine comprising means,
In the display means, an effective line that validates the symbols of each symbol sequence that is stopped and displayed is formed in advance, and when a reach effect is performed, a predetermined reach symbol combination is displayed on the effective line, When a variation cycle other than the final variation cycle in the continuous performance is performed, a predetermined pseudo-ream symbol combination is displayed on the effective line,
The continuous production control means includes
In a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle in the continuous performance, the same symbol is temporarily stopped in a plurality of predetermined symbol sequences among the symbol sequences on the effective line to display the reach symbol combination. After that, the pseudo symbol sequence of the predetermined symbol sequence is variably displayed in an order different from the sequence in which the symbols are normally displayed in the pseudo symbol sequence, and then the pseudo symbol sequence is displayed. And a non-specific symbol sequence different from the specific symbol sequence are temporarily stopped simultaneously to display a pseudo-ream symbol combination. The display means is formed with a plurality of effective lines,
The continuous production control means includes
In a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle in the continuous performance, when the effective line for displaying the reach symbol combination is on a predetermined specific effective line, the reach symbol combination is displayed on the specific effective line. And then displaying the symbols in the pseudo symbol sequence and the non-specific symbol sequence in a different order from the order in which the symbols are variably displayed in the pseudo symbol sequence. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game combination is temporarily stopped to display the symbol combination of the pseudo-ream.

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