JP2014023835A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing a performance effect of a continuation suggestive performance for suggesting continuation of execution of a variation cycle in one pattern variation game, and capable of enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: An integral control CPU performs control for executing a continuation suggestive performance for suggesting continuation of execution of a variation cycle during one pattern variation game, based on determined variation contents. The integral control CPU selects one of a plurality of kinds of prescribed execution opportunities, and performs control for executing a common continuation suggestive performance with the selected execution opportunity.

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a variation cycle in which a symbol variation start is performed once or a plurality of times in a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation start to a symbol fixed stop display are performed once. .
It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big hit is triggered when a game ball enters the starting prize opening, and a symbol variation game is displayed that changes and displays the symbol Thus, the lottery result of the big hit lottery is derived. In this symbol variation game, the player can recognize a big hit if the symbol that is finally displayed in a stopped state is a big hit symbol.

  In such a pachinko machine, in order to change the player's expectation for a big hit in a single symbol variation game, a continuous notice effect is performed in which the symbol variation starts multiple times in one symbol variation game. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In this continuous notice effect, the greater the number of symbol variation starts (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a variation cycle) during a symbol variation game, the higher the possibility of a “hit”, that is, the big hit expectation. Generally, it is set as follows.

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  However, in such a gaming machine, a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the continuation of the execution of the continuous notice effect is executed, but the execution opportunity of this continuation suggestion effect is constant, and the progress of the effect may become monotonous. Therefore, it is desired to further enhance the interest of the game by improving the production effect.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to produce a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the continuation of the execution of the variation cycle in one symbol variation game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can improve the effect and can improve the interest of the game.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that a display means for performing a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation start to a symbol fixed stop display is performed once, and the symbol variation game is a big hit. And a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the game is to be performed once in a gaming machine in which a jackpot game is played when the determination result of the jackpot determining means is affirmative, based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means In the symbol variation game, a variation cycle with one symbol variation start is executed one or more times, and the symbol variation game is a big hit depending on the number of variation cycles executed in one symbol variation game. Based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination means for determining the variation content suggesting the degree of expectation, the effect execution means for executing the effect, and the variation content determined by the variation content determination means There are provided a plurality of types of effect control means for performing control for causing the effect execution means to execute a continuation suggestion effect suggesting continuation of execution of the change cycle in one symbol change game, and execution triggers of the continuation suggestion effect. And an execution opportunity selecting means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of execution triggers defined by the execution trigger specifying means, wherein the presentation control means is selected by the execution trigger selecting means The gist of the present invention is to perform control that causes the effect execution means to execute a common continuation suggestion effect at the execution opportunity.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the execution opportunity selection means selects the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination means. The gist is to do.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the execution opportunity selection unit is configured to execute a plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination unit. The gist is to regulate the selection of a predetermined execution opportunity.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the execution of the plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects includes a variation in a pattern during a variation cycle. A first execution opportunity to be started and a second execution opportunity in which the symbol is changed or stopped during the change cycle, and the execution opportunity selection means is a final change in one symbol change game In the cycle, the first execution trigger and the second execution trigger are controlled to be selectable, while in the final variation cycle in one symbol variation game, the first execution trigger is not selected and the first execution trigger is selected. The gist is to control the execution trigger so that it can be selected.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects of the present invention, the execution opportunity selection means is configured to perform another variation cycle in one symbol variation game. The gist is to restrict the selection of a predetermined execution trigger among the execution triggers of a plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects based on the determined execution trigger.

  A sixth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, further comprising a production operating means operable by a player, wherein the execution opportunity selecting means is the The gist is to select an execution trigger for the continuation suggesting effect based on whether or not it has been determined that there has been an operation of the effect operation means during an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect operation means is accepted as valid.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the presentation effect of the continuation suggestion effect that suggests the continuation of the execution of the variation cycle in one symbol variation game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The front view which shows the front side of a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation cycle. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation cycle. (A)-(e) is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of an effect. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation cycle. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the display mode of an effect display apparatus.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first 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, a display unit having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH (display area) and an effect display device 11 as an effect execution unit are arranged in the approximate center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. ing. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as “variable game”) that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and is executed in association with the variation game. Various display effects are displayed as images. Note that the variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a variation game is performed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "special symbol") is varied and displayed. The special figure is a symbol for notification indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) of whether or not the big hit. In the present embodiment, the variable game is executed once on the special symbol display device 12 from when the special symbol variable display is started until the final stop display is displayed.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 12 selects one special figure corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery from a plurality of types of special figures, and the selected special figure is individually displayed by the end of the variable game. Is confirmed and stopped. The multiple types of special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol (a jackpot display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a jackpot, and a loss symbol (a loss display result) that is a symbol that can recognize a loss. Further, when the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the big hit game is given to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 displays a plurality of types of numbers as a decorative drawing for each of a plurality of symbol rows. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative drawing is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration diagram is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all rows are the same symbol.

  In addition, when the special symbol display device 12 is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. In the present embodiment, the out-of-line design by the decorative drawing is a symbol combination in which the symbols in all the rows are different from each other, or a symbol combination in which the symbols in one row are different from the symbols in the other two rows.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variable display of symbols stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment) are displayed. ), The reach state is formed when the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Here, the temporary stop display is a state in which the image display unit GH is displayed in a fluctuation state, and is distinguished from a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the image display unit GH. In the present embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column, and the left and right columns form a reach state. It becomes.

  On the right side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13 having a plurality (two in this embodiment) of special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold display device 13 notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls for special symbols in the variable game stored inside the machine. In the following description, the stored number of special reserved starting balls in the variable game is referred to as “reserved stored number”. The number of reserved memories is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins a first starting winning port 14 or a second starting winning port 15 serving as a starting means disposed on the game board 10, while a variable game starts. As a result, “1” is subtracted. Therefore, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 or the second starting winning opening 15 during the variable game, the number of reserved memories is further added and up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Accumulated.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 20 having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) common symbol light emitting units is disposed on the right side of the special symbol hold display device 13. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of an internal lottery (normal lottery) for determining whether or not the game is a normal hit. In the following, the normal symbol is indicated as “normal figure”, and the normal symbol game is indicated as “normal figure game”. Also, in this general game, as in the case of the variable game, the game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, so that the general game start hold ball (the normal map start hold ball). ) Is stored. The memory number of the general-purpose starting ball (the general-purpose reserved memory number) is incremented by “1” with a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment) as an upper limit by passing the game ball to the operation gate 19. On the other hand, “1” is subtracted when the usual game starts. In the present embodiment, the variable game and the usual game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning port 14 having a first winning port 14a for a game ball (ball entering port, first ball entering port) is disposed. Behind the first start winning opening 14, a first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The first start winning opening 14 can give a starting condition for a variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol Y, the first start winning prize is obtained compared to when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 as indicated by the symbol X. Obstruction nails and the like are arranged so that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth 14. That is, the first start winning opening 14 is provided in the first flow path X mainly on the left side of the game board 10.

  In addition, a second start winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a for a game ball (entrance entrance, second entrance entrance) is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 2). The second start winning opening 15 is allowed to win a game ball by opening the second winning opening 15a by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16. That is, when the second start winning opening 15 is opened (first state) by the opening operation of the opening / closing blade 16, the game ball is placed in the second winning opening 15a more than when it is closed (second state). Makes it easier to win a prize. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the variable game and a payout condition for game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the winning game ball with the second start opening switch SW2. In the present embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, an obstacle nail or the like is provided so that it is easier to win the second start winning opening 15 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. Is arranged. That is, the second start winning opening 15 is provided in the second flow path Y mainly including the right side of the game board 10, unlike the first flow path X mainly including the left side of the game board 10.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the second start winning opening 15. A gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the passed game ball is disposed in the back of the operation gate 19. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened. In other words, when the normal winning lottery is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening / closing blade 16, and the player has an opportunity to easily acquire the starting condition of the variable game and the prize ball. be able to.

  Further, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that is opened and closed by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 2) is disposed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The special winning opening 18 as a special winning opening can give a predetermined condition for paying out gaming balls as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the winning gaming balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by an opening operation in which the big winning opening door 17 moves in the depth direction during the big hit game in the variable game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball. In this embodiment, when the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10, obstacle nails or the like are arranged so that it is easier to win the big prize opening 18 than when the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10. It is installed.

  This jackpot game is won after winning the jackpot lottery in the jackpot lottery, the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the variable game of the special symbol display device 12, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with the predetermined number of rounds as the upper limit. One round game is performed until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once), and a predetermined number (the upper limit number of prizes) is given to the big prize opening 18 during one round game. The game ball is released until a game ball is won or until a specified time (round game time) elapses. In the round game, a round effect is performed. When the specified number of round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probable change state that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game is over. The probability variation state is given on condition that the type of jackpot symbol (special symbol) displayed in a fixed stop state is a predetermined probability variation symbol. In this probability change state, after the jackpot game ends, the winning probability of the jackpot changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot.

  Also, if the probability change state is a probability change big hit, after the big hit game ends, until the next big hit game is awarded regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (indicated as "until next time") Is granted. In this way, the probability variation state is advantageous for the player because the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to be generated, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot. Is going. On the other hand, when a non-probable big hit is made, a probable change state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery after the big hit game ends.

  The type of jackpot is determined in accordance with a special figure (big jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, 100 types of special symbol jackpot symbols that are confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12 are classified for each special symbol. 70 types of jackpot symbols are assigned to symbols that are probable variation jackpots, and 30 types of jackpot symbols are allocated to symbols that are non-probable variation jackpots.

  In addition, after the big hit game is over, a variation shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “variable state”) may be given. In this variable state, the variation time of the variable game may be shortened (may be shortened) as compared to the non-variable state to which the variable state is not given. In some cases, the variation time of the variation game to be played is shortened. In the variable state, the variation time of the usual game for deriving a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is opened is shortened compared to the non-variable state. Further, in the variable state, the winning probability per normal game of the usual game changes from a low probability state to a high probability state. In the variable state, when the normal winning lottery is won, the open / close blade 16 is opened and closed with an operation pattern different from that in the non-variable state. In this embodiment, when the normal winning lottery is won in the non-variable short state, the opening / closing blade 16 is short-opened, while when the normal winning lottery is won in the variable shortening state, the opening / closing blade 16 is Open long. In other words, the open / close blade 16 is set to operate in an advantageous manner for the player in the variable state, in which the total opening time corresponding to one normal hit is longer than in the non-variable state. For this reason, the shortage state is a state in which the open / close blade 16 is easily moved to the open state and the entry rate is improved, and the variation game tends to be easily executed.

  Further, when the variable state is given, depending on the type of jackpot, until the next jackpot game is awarded (shown as “until next time”), or the predetermined number of times of the variable game is ended. The variable state is provided with the number of times as the upper limit. Specifically, when winning a promising big hit, regardless of the gaming status at the time of the big win lottery, after the big hit game is over, until the next big hit game is awarded (indicated as “until next time”). A short state is given. On the other hand, when winning a non-probable big hit, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, after the big hit game is over, the number of times that the predetermined number of fluctuating games will end will be the upper limit. A state is granted.

  Note that the opening / closing blade 16 is opened when a normal hit is reached, but the opening / closing blade 16 is closed when the upper limit number of game balls are won even before the closing. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of fluctuating games are played or until the next jackpot game is given according to the type of jackpot and the game state at the time of winning. There is a case.

  Further, when the variable state is given in this way, the opening / closing blade 16 is easily opened. For this reason, although it is difficult for the game ball to win the first start winning opening 14, it is more advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). The gaming state. On the other hand, when the variable state is not given, the opening / closing blade 16 is difficult to open. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the left side of the game board 10 (so-called “left-handed”) so that the game ball wins the first start winning opening 14. The gaming state.

  During the big hit game, in order to make it easier to win the big prize opening 18, it is better for the player to fire the game ball so that the game ball rolls from the right side of the game board 10 (so-called “right-handed”). It is advantageous.

  In addition, an effect operation button 70 that can be operated by the player is disposed below the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect operation button 70 as the effect operation means is a push button type, and when operated, an operation signal is output to the overall control board 31 (shown in FIG. 2) connected to the effect operation button 70.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a plurality of movable bodies (movable effect members) are set, and these movable bodies are set to predetermined operating ranges (for example, from the original position to the maximum movable position). The movable effect performed by operating in the range (1) can be executed.

  Specifically, a circular movable body K1 operable in the vertical direction is disposed on the back side of various display devices and display frames HY with various decorations. This display frame body HY is comprised from the member with which the front side and the back side of the game board 10 are mounted | worn, and the effect display apparatus 11 is arrange | positioned. Further, the movable body K1 as a movable effect member is connected to a first motor MOT1 (shown in FIG. 2) as an actuator via a drive transmission unit (gear, support member, etc.). Further, an original position sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the original position of the movable body K1 is disposed in the drive transmission portion of the movable body K1. In addition, the original position of the movable body K1 in this embodiment is a position shown upward in FIG. 1, and the maximum movable position is a position shown downward in FIG.

  The movable body K1 houses a lamp L1 and a reflector R1 that rotates around the lamp L1. The reflector R1 as a movable effect member is connected to a second motor MOT2 (shown in FIG. 2) as an actuator via a drive transmission unit (gear, support member, etc.). In the present embodiment, in the movable body K1, since the reflector R1 only rotates, a sensor for detecting the original position of the reflector R1 is not provided.

  As described above, the movable body K1 functions as a rotating lamp for performing the lighting effect of the lamp L1 by rotating the reflector R1 while the lamp L1 is lit, and can be displaced in the vertical direction.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. There are 101 types of special symbols, which are classified into 100 types of jackpot symbols and 1 type of lost symbols. In addition, seven types of numbers [1] to [7] are adopted as decoration diagrams, and [111] [222] [333] [444] [555] [666] [777] as the big hit symbols. It is adopted and corresponds to a specific combination of symbols. In addition, the winning probability for the jackpot is defined as 165/65536 in the low probability state and 1650/65536 in the high probability state. As the normal winning probability, 16384/65536 in the low probability state and 65535/65536 in the high probability state are defined. Further, the number of prize balls of the game ball is defined as 3 for the first start winning opening 14 and the second start winning opening 15, and 15 for the big winning opening 18, respectively. The short opening of the opening / closing blade 16 is a mode in which the opening / closing blade 16 is opened once and the opening state is maintained until 200 ms elapses after the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. Each of the modes is defined such that the open state is maintained until 5496 ms elapses after the opening. In addition, 10 balls are defined as the upper limit number of winnings that is a closing condition of the opening and closing blades 16. In addition, regardless of the type of jackpot, the jackpot game is “10 s” as the opening time, “25 s” as the maximum time of each round game, and “2 s” as the interval time between each round (inter-round interval), “15 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds, and “15 s” is set as the ending time. In each round game, “1 time” is set as the number of times of opening the big winning opening 18 and “8 balls” is set as the maximum number of winnings. In addition, the predetermined number of times to which the variable state is given corresponds to 30 times regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 as main control means executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. Further, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, and an overall drive board 33 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 as the movable effect control means and the effect control means controls the display control board 32 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 as an effect control means is based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31 (display pattern, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). Control the display image etc.). Based on the control signal output by the overall control board 31, the overall drive board 33 as the movable effect control means displaces the movable body K1 and outputs a signal from the original position sensor SE1 to the overall control board 31.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, the display control board 32, and the overall drive board 33 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold display device 13, a normal symbol display device 20, a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a executes random number extraction processing for extracting various random number values such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, and a reach determination random number. The random number for winning determination is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used in determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The 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. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a normal hit determination random number used for determining whether or not the normal game is a normal win.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and various determination values (such as a big hit determination value and a reach determination value). The big hit determination value is a determination value used in the big hit lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the random numbers for the hit determination. The reach determination value is a determination value used in an internal lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach (reach state) when determining a loss, and is a reach determination random number (reach execution determination random number). It is determined from the possible values.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that is a base of the production (game production) from the start of the variation game to the end of the variation game, and includes the variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the variation game. Can be specified (specified). In the present embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that a big hit game is awarded, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game finally displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop through the reach effect. Production is performed. The loss reach variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 is developed so that the variable game is finally stopped and displayed after the reach effect. Production is performed. The deviation variation is a variation performed when it is determined that the big hit game is not given, and the effect display device 11 develops so that the variation game finally displays the symbols to be stopped without reaching the reach effect. Production is performed.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. A display control board 32 is connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

  In addition, a production operation button 70 is connected to the overall control CPU 31 a so that an operation signal can be input from the production operation button 70. That is, the overall control CPU 31a can detect that the effect operation button 70 has been operated.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

Next, the overall drive board 33 will be described below with reference to FIG.
Each motor MOT1, MOT2 and original position sensor SE1 are connected to the overall drive board 33. The overall drive board 33 is provided with a driver circuit (not shown) for controlling the movable body K1 based on a control signal from the overall control board 31. In particular, when a control signal is output from the overall control board 31, the overall drive board 33 generates a drive pulse based on the control signal and drives the motors MOT1 and MOT2. As a result, the overall driving board 33 displaces the movable body K1 (including the reflector R1) by driving the motors MOT1 and MOT2. In the present embodiment, the lamp L1 is also connected to the overall drive board 33.

  Next, 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 below. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the present embodiment). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that executes various processes described below functions as a jackpot determination unit and a variation content determination unit.

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a sets the first start winning port 14 or the second start winning port 15 based on whether a detection signal is input from the first start port switch SW1 or the second start port switch SW2. It is determined whether or not the game ball has won. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved storage stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the number of reserved memories is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of reserved memories. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of reserved memories controls the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 so as to display the number of reserved memories after update (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads out and acquires various random number values (in this embodiment, such as a hit determination random number value) from the main control RAM 30c, and obtains the value corresponding to the reserved storage number. To a predetermined storage area. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines an execution condition as to whether or not a variable game is being executed or a big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the number of reserved storages stored in the main control RAM 30c smaller than “0”. A hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger is executed. When the number of reserved memories is “1” or more, the display content of the special symbol hold display device 13 is controlled so that the number of reserved memories is decremented by “1” and the number of reserved memories after update (after subtraction) is displayed. Then, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit determination process.

  In the big hit determination process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the reserved storage number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs the jackpot determination of the winning probability of the big hit of the variable game in the low probability state in the non-probability change state and in the high probability state in the probability change state.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the big hit flag indicating that the game is a variable game that is a big hit, and the big hit fluctuation for executing the big game that is a big hit Execute the process. In the big hit time variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the special figure distribution random number value associated with the reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c and, based on the special figure distribution random number value, displays the special symbol display device. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and displayed at 12, and the type of jackpot corresponding to the jackpot symbol is determined. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines one of the variation patterns for the big hit variation. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a identifies a deviation from the value of the hit determination random number that is not a jackpot value. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and determines whether the two values match. Perform reach determination. As the reach determination value, a different value is mainly determined depending on whether or not a probability variation state or a variation state is given, the number of reserved memories after subtraction, etc. The probability of determining may be different.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a has won the reach determination, and therefore executes a reach variation process for executing a variable game that causes the reach change. In the reach variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and reads out the value from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and based on the value, the deviation reach variation is determined. One of the fluctuation patterns is selected and determined. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a has not won the reach determination, and therefore executes a variation process at the time of the deviation for executing the variation game that causes the variation in deviation. In the variation processing at the time of detachment, the main control CPU 30a determines a detachment symbol as a special diagram to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads values from the probability variation flag and the operation flag, and selects and determines one of the variation patterns for deviation variation based on the values. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  In addition, the specification with the pachinko game machine in this embodiment is as follows. The numerical value that the random number for hit determination can take is a total of 65536 integers from 0 to 65535. In the uncertain change state, 165 values are set as jackpot determination values, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 165/65536. On the other hand, 1650 values are set as jackpot determination values in the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 1650/65536. Also, the numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random numbers are 241 integers ranging from 0 to 240.

  Thereafter, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a sends a control command generated according to the determined items determined in the special symbol start process to the general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. Output. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the variation game at the start of the variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure, after outputting the variation pattern designation command. In addition, the main control CPU 30a outputs a total symbol stop command to the overall control board 31 when displaying the special symbol fixed stop.

  As described above, when the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit, after the end of the variation game based on the determined variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a starts controlling the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol, A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the 31 central control CPU 31a. The main control CPU 30a outputs an opening command when the variable game ends. The main control CPU 30a outputs a round command every time a round starts. The main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command after the interval time has elapsed when the round game of the last round is completed. Then, after the ending time has elapsed, the main control CPU 30a sets (clears) the jackpot flag to “0” and ends the jackpot game. When the main control CPU 30a is won, the main control CPU 30a outputs an opening signal when opening the big winning opening 18, and outputs a closing signal when closing the big winning opening 18.

The main control CPU 30a controls the gaming state related to the probability changing state and the variable state by controlling the probability changing flag, the operating flag, or the number of operations.
Specifically, regardless of the type of jackpot, the main control CPU 30a clears the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the jackpot game (sets “0”). This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given.

  In addition, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is to be imparted after the big hit game is finished, and sets “0” to the probability variation flag when the probability variation state is not imparted. Set.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is to be given, and does not give the variable state, when the variable state is given after the end of the big hit game. In this case, “0” is set in the operation flag. Then, the main control CPU 30 a outputs a variable length designation command corresponding to the operation flag to the overall control board 31. The change designation command is a command indicating whether or not a change state is given.

  Further, when the variable state is given with the predetermined number of times as the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating the number of times as a number of operation times in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. Further, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” for the number of operations for each variable game (at the end of the variable game), and when the value becomes “0”, clears the operation flag (sets “0”), A change end command is output to the overall control board 31. This change end command is a command indicating that the change state has ended. Further, when the variable state is given until the next big hit game occurs, the main control CPU 30a sets data indicating that in the main control RAM 30c.

Next, the contents of control executed by the overall control CPU 31a to execute a variable game including various effects will be described below.
When a predetermined control command is input from the main control CPU 30a at a predetermined timing, the overall control CPU 31a performs control according to the input control command based on the overall control program. Specifically, the central control CPU 31 a outputs the variation pattern designation command to the display control board 32 when the variation pattern designation command is input. In addition, when the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31 a outputs the opening command, the round command, and the ending command to the display control board 32.

  When the central control CPU 31a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a produces an effect based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command and the final stop symbol designated by the special figure designation command. A decoration to be displayed on the display device 11 is determined.

  More specifically, in the case of a jackpot symbol to which a jackpot game is given, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration diagram from the jackpot symbols. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, and when the variation pattern for the deviation reach variation is designated, the decorative control is selected from the off symbol symbols forming the reach state. decide. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is a missing symbol and a variation pattern for deviation variation is designated, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decoration from the missing symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a decorative design designation command for designating the determined decorative design to the display control board 32. In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control board 32.

  When the change control designation command and the change end command are input, the overall control CPU 31a sets a value corresponding to the command in the overall control RAM 31c. In particular, the overall control CPU 31a can identify the type of jackpot if a special figure designation command is input at the start of a variable game that is a jackpot. Further, the overall control CPU 31a can specify whether or not the probability variation state and the variation state are given based on the type of the jackpot, and the number of variations. The overall control CPU 31a sets the specified number of times of change to the number of operations assigned to the overall control RAM 31c when the change state is given. This number of operations is a counter for counting the number of times that the variable state is given. Then, the overall control CPU 31a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the variable game is executed until the number of times of operation becomes “0”.

  In addition to outputting these various commands to the display control board 32, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a signal to that effect to the overall drive board 33 when the movable body K1 is displaced. Then, when these signals are input, the overall drive board 33 outputs signals to the motors MOT1 and MOT2 for driving the movable body K1. As a result, the overall control board 31 and the overall drive board 33 displace the movable body K1.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described below.
When a control command is input from the overall control board 31 (overall control CPU 31a), the display control CPU 32a performs control according to the input control command based on the display control program. Specifically, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a variation pattern designation command, the effect display device 11 starts the variation game by displaying the decorative drawing in a variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Control display content. Then, when the display control CPU 32a inputs the all symbols stop command, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the decoration designated by the ornament design designation command is displayed in a fixed stop manner. By this control, a variation game is performed in the effect display device 11.

  Next, when the opening control command 32a is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the opening effect corresponding to the command. Further, when a round command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute each round effect. Further, 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 the ending effect.

A variation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, a variation pattern for designating the variation time of the variation game is set. These fluctuation patterns are selected mainly depending on whether or not a big hit is made and whether or not a reach effect is executed in the case of a loss. Specifically, fluctuation patterns P13, P14, P24, P34, P44, P54, and P64 are defined as fluctuation patterns for big hit fluctuation. Further, the fluctuation patterns P11, P12. P22, P32, P42, and P52 are defined as fluctuation patterns for deviation reach fluctuation. In addition, variation patterns P01, P02, P06, and P07 are defined as variation patterns for out-of-range variation.

  The variation pattern P02 is a variation pattern that shortens the variation time of the variation pattern P01. Note that the fluctuation patterns P01 and P02 are fluctuation patterns that are determined according to the number of reserved memories. As the number of reserved memories increases, a fluctuation pattern that shortens the fluctuation time is determined. The variation patterns P01 and P02 are variation patterns determined depending on whether or not the state is the variable state. In the variable state, the variation time is shortened compared to the non-variable state. The fluctuation pattern to be determined is determined.

  Further, the same normal reach effect NR is finally executed for the variation patterns P11 and P13. On the other hand, the same super reach effect SR is executed for the variation patterns P12, P14, P22, P24, P32, P34, P42, P44, P52, P54, and P64. The super reach effect SR is an effect that develops after the normal reach effect NR is executed.

  Further, the variation patterns P12, P14, P22, P24, P32, P34, P42, P44, P52, P54, and P64 in which the super reach effect SR is executed are larger than the variation patterns P11 and P13 in which the normal reach effect NR is executed. High expectations are defined.

  In the present embodiment, one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles can be executed during one fluctuation game. This variation cycle is a cycle in which the variation display of the decoration drawing is started once. In the present embodiment, the start of the variation display of the decoration drawing is triggered until the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped. It is assumed that the fluctuation cycle of times. Further, the big hit expectation can be suggested by the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game, and in particular, when the number of fluctuation cycles executed during one fluctuation game becomes large, the big hit expectation is expected. It is stipulated to increase the degree. For this reason, in a single variation game, the next variation cycle is continuously executed, so that the big hit expectation is increased.

  The fluctuation pattern is associated with a fluctuation block that serves as a reference for determining the number of fluctuation cycles. Specifically, one variation block is defined in the variation patterns P01, P02, P06, and P11 to P14. Among them, in the variation patterns P01, P02, P11 to P14, one is defined as the number of variation cycles, and the continuation suggestion effect that suggests that the next variation cycle is continuously performed is not performed. On the other hand, although the variation pattern P06 defines one variation cycle, the continuous suggestion effect is executed. In other words, in the variation pattern P06, although the continuous suggestion effect is executed, an effect in which the next change cycle is not continuously executed during one change game (so-called “gase effect”) is executed, and the reach effect is further achieved. Is not executed.

  In the variation patterns P07, P22, and P24, two variation blocks are respectively defined as the number of variation cycles, and a continuation suggesting effect is executed. Among them, in the variation pattern P07, the continuation suggestion effect is executed, but the reach effect is not executed. On the other hand, in the variation patterns P22 and P24, the continuation suggestion effect is executed, and further, the reach effect is executed in the final change cycle that is the final of one change game.

  In the variation patterns P32 and P34, three variation blocks are defined as two or three variation cycles, and the continuation suggesting effect is executed. In this case, three fluctuation cycles are executed by executing one fluctuation cycle for every three fluctuation blocks, but two fluctuation blocks out of the three fluctuation blocks are changed once. By executing as a cycle, two fluctuation cycles are executed. Thus, the number of variable blocks may not match the number of variable cycles.

  In addition, in the variation patterns P42 and P44, four variation blocks are defined as three or four variation cycles, and the continuation suggesting effect is executed. Similarly, in the variation patterns P52 and P54, five variation blocks are defined as three or four variation cycles, and the continuation suggesting effect is executed. Furthermore, in the variation pattern P64, six variation blocks are defined as four variation cycles, and the continuation suggesting effect is executed.

Next, the fluctuation cycle will be described below with reference to FIGS.
The variation time in one variation game is different in the execution time executed in the final variation cycle that is the final of one variation game and the continuous variation cycle that is not the final. As a specific example, when three fluctuation cycles are executed during one fluctuation game, the first and second fluctuation cycles become continuous fluctuation cycles, and the third fluctuation cycle becomes the final fluctuation cycle. Become.

  As shown in FIG. 4 (a) and FIG. 4 (b), the continuous fluctuation cycle includes a short continuous fluctuation cycle with a short execution time and a long execution time with a long execution time as shown in FIG. 4 (c). It is classified as a variable cycle. The short continuous fluctuation cycle is an execution time corresponding to one fluctuation block, while the long continuous fluctuation cycle is an execution time corresponding to two fluctuation blocks.

  In particular, in the short-time continuous fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 4A, the reach pattern is temporarily stopped as shown in FIG. And a cycle in which the normal reach production NR is executed. Further, as shown in FIG. 4C, the long continuous fluctuation cycle is a cycle that develops into a super reach effect SR after the reach symbols are temporarily displayed and the normal reach effect NR is executed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the final variation cycle is a cycle in which the reach effect is not executed and the normal reach effect NR is executed as shown in FIG. 4 (e). 4 and a cycle that develops from a normal reach effect NR to a super reach effect SR as shown in FIG.

  In addition, the final fluctuation cycle that becomes the deviation fluctuation has the same execution time as the short-time continuous fluctuation cycle, and is defined to be an execution time corresponding to one fluctuation block. Further, the final fluctuation cycle in which the normal reach effect NR is executed is defined to be longer than the execution time corresponding to one fluctuation block and shorter than the execution time corresponding to two fluctuation blocks. Further, the final variation cycle in which the super reach effect SR is executed is defined to be longer than the execution time corresponding to the two variation blocks. In the fluctuation cycle shown in FIG. 4E and FIG. 4F, the execution time differs slightly between the case of the big hit fluctuation and the case of the reach fluctuation.

  As shown in FIG. 5, various fluctuation cycles can be executed, but which fluctuation cycle is to be executed is determined based on the determined fluctuation pattern. In the figure, the final variation cycle is a cycle in which the super reach effect SR is executed, but is shown by the length of one variation block for convenience.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the variation patterns P32 and P34 are determined, the variation time corresponds to three variation blocks. In this case, when one fluctuation cycle is executed for each fluctuation block, three fluctuation cycles including the final fluctuation cycle are executed. Further, when one fluctuation cycle is executed in the first and second fluctuation blocks, two fluctuation cycles including the final fluctuation cycle are executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5B, when the variation patterns P42 and P44 are determined, the variation time corresponds to four variation blocks. In this case, when one fluctuation cycle is executed for each fluctuation block, four fluctuation cycles including the final fluctuation cycle are executed. In addition, if one fluctuation cycle is executed with the first and second fluctuation blocks, and the second and third fluctuation blocks, three fluctuation cycles including the final fluctuation cycle are performed. Will be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the variation patterns P52 and P54 are determined, the variation time corresponds to five variation blocks. In this case, if one variation cycle is executed for each of the first and second variation blocks and the third and fourth variation blocks, three variation cycles including the final variation cycle are performed. Will be executed. When one fluctuation cycle is executed in any one of the first and second fluctuation blocks, the second and third fluctuation blocks, and the third and fourth fluctuation blocks. Then, four fluctuation cycles including the last fluctuation cycle are executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5D, when the variation pattern P64 is determined, the variation time corresponds to six variation blocks. In this case, if one variation cycle is executed for each of the first and second variation blocks and the third and fourth variation blocks, four variation cycles including the final variation cycle are performed. Will be executed. Similarly, if one variation cycle is executed for each of the first and second variation blocks and the fourth and fifth variation blocks, four variations including the final variation cycle are performed. The cycle will be executed. Similarly, if one variation cycle is executed for each of the second and third variation blocks and the fourth and fifth variation blocks, four times including the final variation cycle are performed. Will be executed.

  Thus, the execution mode (execution time and execution order) of the variable cycle is determined using the variable block corresponding to the variable pattern. In the present embodiment, such determination of the variation pattern itself is performed by the main control CPU 30a. However, the execution mode of the variation cycle is determined for the overall control in which a variation pattern designation command is input from the main control CPU 30a. This is performed by the CPU 31a.

  In the present embodiment, since the upper limit of the number of times of the fluctuation cycle is four, the fluctuation cycle is determined so that the fluctuation cycle is not executed five times or more. In addition, when a variation pattern that causes an outlier reach variation is determined, the variation cycle is determined so that the variation cycle is not executed three or more times. On the other hand, when a variation pattern that is a big hit variation is determined, the variation cycle is determined so that the variation cycle can be executed four times. For this reason, it is determined that a big hit is obtained by executing four fluctuation cycles. When one variable block is set as one continuous variable cycle, the short-time continuous variable cycle shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B is determined, while two variable blocks are determined. In this case, the long continuous fluctuation cycle shown in FIG. 4C is determined.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, various effects are executed. For these various effects, in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11, a continuous suggestion effect suggesting that the next variation cycle is continuously executed during one variation game, and the effect operation button 70 This includes step-up effects in which comment images indicating the degree of expectation of jackpot of a changing game being executed in response to an operation are displayed step by step.

  As the continuation suggestion effect, although it is a common effect content, a plurality of types of execution triggers are defined. The continuation suggestion effect in the present embodiment is an effect in which the movable body K1 is displaced to the front of the image display unit GH, the lamp L1 is turned on and the reflector R1 is rotated, and the cherry blossom petals fall in the image display unit GH. It has become. A plurality of types of execution triggers in which these continuous suggestion effects are executed will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 6, multiple types of execution triggers include start of fluctuation, normal reach production (hereinafter referred to as “in NR”), out-of-order symbol display (hereinafter referred to as “outage”), step-up production ( Hereafter, it is indicated as “SU effect”) and super reach effect development (hereinafter referred to as “SR development”).

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is the start of change, the continuation suggestion is performed at the timing of code T11 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change cycle at the timing of code T10. Production is performed. Then, the continuous suggestion effect is continuously performed until the timing of the code T12, and after the end, the current fluctuation cycle is completed at the timing of the code T13. In this case, the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner with normal fluctuations in which the reach effect is not executed, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol indicating the continuation of the changing cycle immediately before the timing of the symbol T13. In the present embodiment, the continuation symbol corresponds to a combination of symbols in which the decoration in the right column and the decoration in the middle row are numbers obtained by adding “1” to the decoration in the left column (for example, [122]). Thus, when the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect is a change start, the continuation suggestion effect is executed after the start of the change cycle, and the continuation suggestion effect is not executed across the next change cycle.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is NR, the timing of the code T21 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation cycle at the timing of the code T20. The symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as reach symbols, and the normal reach effect NR is executed. Then, during the normal reach effect NR, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing of the symbol T22. Subsequently, the continuation suggestion effect is also continuously executed at the timing of the code T23 when the current variation cycle ends, and the continuation suggestion effect is continuously performed until the timing of the symbol T24 in the next variation cycle. In this case, after the reach effect is executed and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as the continuous symbol immediately before the timing of the symbol T23. Thus, when the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect is NR, the continuation suggestion effect is executed before the end of the change cycle, and the continuation suggestion effect is executed across the next change cycle.

  Next, as illustrated in FIG. 6C, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is off, the change cycle is started at the timing of the code T30 and the timing of the code T31 after a predetermined time has elapsed. A continuation suggestion effect is executed. Then, the continuation suggestion effect is continuously executed even at the timing of the symbol T32 when the current variation cycle ends, and the continuation suggestion effect is continuously performed until the timing of the symbol T33 in the next variation cycle. In this case, the decorative drawing is displayed in a variable manner with the normal fluctuation in which the reach effect is not executed, and immediately before the timing of the symbol T31, after the decorative drawing is temporarily displayed as the off symbol, immediately before the timing of the reference symbol T32, The decorative figure is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation symbol indicating continuation. As described above, even when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is off, the continuation suggestion is executed before the end of the change cycle, and the continuation suggestion is executed across the next change cycle.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6D, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion effect is the SU effect, the timing of the code T41 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation cycle at the timing of the code T40. The first operation valid period is started. Further, the first operation valid period is defined as the upper limit time until the timing of the symbol T42, and when the presentation operation button 70 is operated, the first operation valid period ends at that timing. Subsequently, when the production operation button 70 is operated during the first operation valid period, the first comment image of the first stage is displayed from the timing of the operation, and the display is displayed until the execution of the SU production is finished. Will continue. And the 2nd operation effective period is started from the timing of code | symbol T43. In addition, the second operation valid period is defined as the upper limit time until the timing of the symbol T44, and ends when the operation button 70 is operated. Subsequently, when the presentation operation button 70 is operated during the second operation valid period, the second comment image in the second stage is displayed from the timing of the operation, and the display is displayed until the execution of the SU presentation is finished. Will continue. Furthermore, the third operation effective period is started from the timing of the symbol T45. In addition, the third operation effective period is defined as the upper limit time until the timing of the symbol T46, and ends when the operation button 70 is operated. Subsequently, when the presentation operation button 70 is operated during the third operation valid period, the third comment image at the third stage is not displayed at the timing of the operation, and the first comment image and the second comment are displayed. The display of the image is erased and the continuation suggesting effect is executed. Then, the continuation suggestion effect is continuously executed even at the timing of the symbol T47 when the current variation cycle ends, and the continuation suggestion effect is continuously performed until the timing of the symbol T48 in the next variation cycle. In this case, the decoration drawing is displayed in a variable manner with the normal fluctuation in which the reach effect is not executed, and the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuation symbol indicating the continuation of the fluctuation cycle immediately before the timing of the symbol T47. Thus, even when the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect is the SU effect, the continuation suggestion effect is executed before the end of the change cycle, and the continuation suggestion effect is executed across the next change cycle.

  In the present embodiment, when the presentation operation button 70 is not operated during the first operation effective period, the first comment image is not displayed, and the second operation effective period and the third operation effective period are not set. In addition, when the presentation operation button 70 is not operated during the second operation valid period, the second comment image is not displayed, and the third operation valid period and the third operation valid period are not set. Moreover, when there is no operation of the production | presentation operation button 70 in the 1st-3rd operation effective period, a continuation suggestion production is not performed by the execution opportunity of SU production, Similarly, the continuation suggestion effect is executed. Specifically, if there is no operation of the effect operation button 70 in the third operation effective period, the decoration drawing is temporarily displayed as a continuous symbol immediately before the timing of the symbol T31, and the timing of the symbol T31 is displayed. The continuation suggestion effect will be executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 6E, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is SR development, the timing of the code T51 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation cycle at the timing of the code T50. The symbols in the left column and the right column are temporarily stopped and displayed as reach symbols, and the normal reach effect NR is executed. Then, at the timing of the code T52 when a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal reach effect NR is developed into the super reach effect SR, and the super reach effect SR is executed. Subsequently, during the super reach effect SR, the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the timing indicated by reference numeral T53. Subsequently, the continuation suggestion effect is also continuously executed at the timing of the code T54 at which the current variation cycle ends, and the continuation suggestion effect is continuously performed until the timing of the symbol T55 in the next variation cycle. In this case, after the reach effect is executed and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as the reach symbol, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as the continuous symbol immediately before the timing of the symbol T54. Thus, when the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect is SR development, the continuation suggestion effect is executed before the end of the change cycle, and the continuation suggestion effect is executed across the next change cycle.

  When the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is other than the SU effect, the execution time of the continuation suggestion is the same. Further, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is the SU effect, the execution time of the continuation suggestion is not the same because the operation timing of the effect operation button 70 is triggered.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the execution trigger is a change start, the next change cycle may be executed continuously during one change game, but it is not executed continuously. There is also. On the other hand, when the execution trigger is other than the start of change, it is determined that the next change cycle is continuously executed during one change game, and is not executed continuously.

  Further, depending on the type of execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect in the current variation cycle, it is stipulated that the execution opportunity of the specific continuation suggestion effect is not determined in the next variation cycle. In other words, depending on the type of execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the current fluctuation cycle, there is a type of execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect that is determined to be restricted in the next fluctuation cycle.

  Specifically, when the execution suggestion of the continuous suggestion effect in the current fluctuation cycle is other than the start of change, the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the next change cycle is not determined as the start of change. When the execution trigger is the start of change, the continuation suggesting effect is executed immediately after the start of the change cycle. On the other hand, when the execution trigger is other than the start of change, the continuation suggesting effect is executed immediately before the end of the change cycle, and is continuously executed until the next change cycle. For this reason, if the execution time of the continuation suggestion production is set to be the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion production in the next fluctuation cycle and the execution start of the continuation suggestion production is made in the next fluctuation cycle, The change start is not determined as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect. On the other hand, if the start of change in the current cycle is the execution opportunity for the continuous suggestion effect, and the execution time of the continuous suggestion effect is other than the start of change in the next change cycle, the execution time of the continuous suggestion effect will not overlap. .

  In addition, when the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the current fluctuation cycle is start of change, during NR, out of sync, and SR development, the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the next fluctuation cycle does not become the SU effect. For this reason, even if the SU effect is executed from the first fluctuation cycle, it is not executed for the first time in the middle of the change cycle, and the progress of the effect can be made smooth.

  The SR development is always determined in the case of a long continuous fluctuation cycle, but is not necessarily determined in the case of a short continuous fluctuation cycle. For this reason, when the execution time of the determined fluctuation cycle is short, SR development is not determined as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect. On the other hand, the SR development is determined based on the determined execution time of the continuous fluctuation cycle regardless of the execution timing of the continuous suggestion effect in the preceding and following fluctuation cycles.

Here, a specific example of an image displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device 11 will be described below with reference to FIGS.
First, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the decorative display of the decorative drawing is started as shown in FIG. 8B from the state in which the decorative display is fixedly stopped and displayed in the image display unit GH. As shown in FIG. 8 (c), there is a case where the game is lost, and one variation game is finished, and the next variation game is started as shown in FIG. 8 (d). In this case, one fluctuation cycle is executed in one fluctuation game, and the continuation suggestion effect is not executed.

  Note that, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), the hold image indicating the floating game that is suspended is displayed with four hold images HG1 to HG4 as shown in FIG. 8A. After the start, as shown in FIG. 8B, three reserved images HG1 to HG3 are displayed. In addition, there is a start prize during the execution of the variable game, and at the end of the variable game, as shown in FIG. 8C, four hold images HG1 to HG4 are displayed, and one variable game is ended, When the next variable game is started, as shown in FIG. 8D, three reserved images HG1 to HG3 are displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8D, when a predetermined time elapses after the start of the change game (change cycle), the movable body K1 is displaced so as to drop as shown in FIG. 8E. At the same time, the lamp L1 is turned on to rotate the reflector R1. Then, the continuation suggestion effect is executed by displaying an image in which the cherry blossom petals fall on the image display unit GH. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 8F, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol, and a continuous image in which the next variation cycle is continuously executed in one variation game is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8G, the next fluctuation cycle is started, and the fluctuation display of the decorative drawing is started. Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation cycle is started, the continuation suggesting effect is executed as shown in FIG. 8H, as in the first fluctuation cycle. Such a continuous suggestion effect with the start of change as an execution opportunity is performed in the same effect mode in the first change cycle shown in FIG. 8 (e) and the second change cycle shown in FIG. 8 (h). It becomes. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 9A, the decorations in the left column and the right column are the same pattern, the normal reach effect NR is executed, and the super reach effect SR is developed. Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the decorative drawing is displayed as a definite symbol and displayed as a fixed stop, one variation game is finished, and the next variation game is started as shown in FIG. 9 (c). . In this case, two fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, and two continuation suggestion effects are executed. In particular, in the first fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggestion effect was executed and the next change cycle was executed continuously, but in the second change cycle, the continuation suggestion effect was executed, but actually The next fluctuation cycle is not continuously executed, and one fluctuation game is ended.

  Prior to the start of this variable game, four reserved images HG1 to HG4 are displayed as shown in FIG. 8C. After the start of the variable game, FIG. As shown in FIGS. 8H, 9A, and 9B, three reserved images HG1 to HG3 are displayed. In addition, when one variation game is finished and the next variation game is started, as shown in FIG. 9C, two reserved images HG1 and HG2 are displayed. Thus, a plurality of fluctuation cycles are executed during one fluctuation game. Hereinafter, the description of the reserved image is omitted.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9C, the next variation game (variation cycle) is started, and the variation display of the decorative drawing is started. Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuating cycle is started, as shown in FIG. 9D, a button image BG that prompts the operation of the effect operation button 70 may be displayed. Then, when the button image BG is displayed, it becomes a first operation valid period during which the operation of the effect operation button 70 can be accepted as valid. This button image BG is displayed as an image prompting an operation to be pressed once.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9 (e), when the push operation of the effect operation button 70 is performed, as shown in FIG. 9 (f), as a first stage SU effect, a character imitating a panda is used. A first comment image CG1 “This change is !?” is displayed. Subsequently, when the button image BG is displayed as shown in FIG. 9 (g), and the push operation of the effect operation button 70 is performed as shown in FIG. 9 (h), as shown in FIG. 10 (a). In this way, as the second stage SU effect, the second comment image CG2 “Maybe!” From the character imitating a cow is displayed. Furthermore, when the button image BG is displayed as shown in FIG. 10B and the push operation of the effect operation button 70 is performed as shown in FIG. 10C, the third stage SU effect is executed. Without being done, as shown in FIG. 10D, the continuation suggestion effect is executed. The continuation suggestion effect that uses such a SU effect as an execution opportunity is the same effect mode as the continuation suggestion effect that uses the change start shown in FIGS. 8E and 8H as an execution opportunity. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 10E, the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as a continuous symbol, and a continuous image in which the next variation cycle is continuously executed in one variation game is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (f), the next fluctuation cycle is started and the fluctuation display of the decorative drawing is started. Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuation cycle is started, as shown in FIG. 10G, unlike the first fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggesting effect is not executed, and the left column, the right column The decorative drawings of the above are the same design, the normal reach effect NR is executed, and the super reach effect SR is developed. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (h), the ornamental drawing is displayed as a definite symbol and displayed as a fixed stop, one variation game is completed, and the next variation game is started as shown in FIG. 11 (a). . In this case, two fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, and one continuous suggestion effect is executed. In particular, in the first fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggestion effect is executed, and the next fluctuation cycle is continuously executed. On the other hand, in the second fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggestion effect is not executed, and the next fluctuation cycle is not continuously executed, and one fluctuation game is ended. In addition, in this embodiment, the 1-3 stage SU effect which does not perform a continuation suggestion effect other than the SU effect which can perform a continuation suggestion effect is executable.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11 (a), when a predetermined time elapses after the change game (change cycle) is started, the continuation suggesting effect is not executed as shown in FIG. 11 (b). The decoration drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed as an off symbol. Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, the continuation suggesting effect is executed. The continuation suggestion effect with such a detachment as an execution opportunity executes the continuation suggestion effect with the change start shown in FIGS. 8E and 8H as the execution opportunity and the SU effect shown in FIG. 10D. It is the same production mode as the continuation suggestion production as an opportunity. Then, the decorative drawing changes to a continuous symbol, and as shown in FIG. 11D, a continuous image is displayed in which the next variation cycle is continuously executed in one variation game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11 (e), the next fluctuation cycle is started and the fluctuation display of the decorative drawing is started. Then, when a predetermined time elapses after the fluctuating cycle is started, as shown in FIG. 11 (f), the left and right columns have the same design, and the normal reach effect NR is executed. Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses, a continuation suggestion effect is executed as shown in FIG. Such continuation suggestion effects during the NR are the continuation suggestion effects when the fluctuation start shown in FIGS. 8 (e) and 8 (h) is executed, and the SU effects shown in FIG. 10 (d). This is the same effect mode as the continuation suggestion effect as an execution opportunity, and the continuation suggestion effect as the execution opportunity shown in FIG. Then, the decorative drawing changes to a continuous symbol, and as shown in FIG. 11 (h), a continuous image in which the next variation cycle is continuously executed in one variation game is displayed.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12A, the next fluctuation cycle is started, and the fluctuation display of the decorative drawing is started. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 12 (b), the left and right columns have the same design, and the normal reach effect NR is executed. Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses, as shown in FIG. 12C, the normal reach effect NR develops to the super reach effect SR. Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, the continuation suggesting effect is executed. The continuation suggesting effects triggered by such SR development are the other executions shown in FIGS. 8 (e), 8 (h), 10 (d), 11 (c), and 11 (g). It is the same production mode as the continuation suggestion production as an opportunity. Then, the decorative drawing changes to a continuous symbol, and as shown in FIG. 12E, a continuous image is displayed in which the next variation cycle is continuously executed in one variation game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), the next fluctuation cycle is started and the fluctuation display of the decorative drawing is started. Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the left and right decorative figures have the same design, and the normal reach effect NR is executed. Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses, the normal reach effect NR develops into the super reach effect SR, and as shown in FIG. 12 (h), the decorative figure is fixedly stopped and displayed as a big hit symbol, and one variation game is finished. . In this case, four fluctuation cycles are executed in one fluctuation game, and three continuation suggestion effects are executed. In particular, in the first to third fluctuation cycles, the continuation suggestion effect was executed, and the next fluctuation cycle was continuously executed. On the other hand, in the fourth fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggestion effect is not executed, and the next fluctuation cycle is not continuously executed, and one fluctuation game is ended.

  Next, the effect determination process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below. This effect determination process is a process for determining various contents of effects such as the number of execution cycles, the execution time, the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect, and whether or not to execute the SU effect. Further, the overall control CPU 31a executes the effect determination process triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a that executes various processes described below functions as a change cycle determination unit and an execution opportunity selection unit, and for the overall control in which a plurality of types of execution triggers for the continuous suggestion effect are defined. The ROM 31b functions as an execution trigger defining unit.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the number of fluctuation blocks corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command. As a specific example, the overall control CPU 31a, as shown in FIG. 3, receives a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P01, P02, P06, P11 to P14, as one variation block. When a change pattern specifying command specifying the change patterns P07, P22, and P24 is input, it is specified as two change blocks.

  Then, after specifying the number of variable blocks, the overall control CPU 31a determines the number of variable cycles and the execution time corresponding to the number of variable blocks. As a specific example, if the overall control CPU 31a has a variation pattern including four variation blocks, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), three variations are performed during one variation game. Decide whether to run the cycle or to run the four variable cycles. In particular, in the present embodiment, the central control CPU 31a determines that three or four fluctuation cycles are to be executed when a big hit fluctuation pattern designation command is input. Is input, it is determined that three fluctuation cycles are executed, and it is not determined that four fluctuation cycles are determined.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a executes one fluctuation cycle for each fluctuation block corresponding to the determined number of fluctuation cycles, or executes one fluctuation cycle with any two consecutive fluctuation blocks. Decide what you want to do. In other words, the overall control CPU 31a determines the execution time of the fluctuation cycle. As a specific example, when the overall control CPU 31a has a variation pattern including four variation blocks, when the variation cycle is executed three times during one variation game, the first and second variation CPUs 31a. Whether to execute the first fluctuation block as one fluctuation cycle, or to execute the second and third fluctuation blocks as one fluctuation cycle.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 31a determines the number of fluctuation cycles and the execution time of the fluctuation cycles based on the fluctuation pattern specified by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and performs overall control on information indicating the determination result. Is set in the RAM 31c.

  Next, whether the overall control CPU 31a executes the continuous suggestion effect for each determined variation cycle based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, the determined number of variation cycles, and the execution time. No, the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect is determined, and information indicating the execution opportunity of the determined continuation suggestion effect is set in the overall control RAM 31c. In the present embodiment, P06, P07, P22, P24, P32, P34, P42, P44, P52, P54, and P64 are variation patterns in which the continuation suggestion effect is not executed as the variation patterns in which the continuation suggestion effect is executed. Are P01, P02, and P11 to P14, respectively.

  In this process, the overall control CPU 31a executes, in accordance with the execution order of the fluctuation cycle, whether the fluctuation cycle is the continuous fluctuation cycle or the final fluctuation cycle, the execution time of the fluctuation cycle, and the execution of the continuous suggestion effect in the previous fluctuation cycle. Identify the trigger.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines SR development as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggesting effect when the continuation variation cycle is a variation cycle corresponding to two variation blocks. On the other hand, if the CPU 31a for overall control is a variable cycle corresponding to one variable block in the continuous variable cycle, the execution control of the continuous suggestion effect is determined except for the SR development. As described above, the overall control CPU 31a selects an execution trigger for the continuation suggestion effect based on the execution time of the variable cycle for each determined variable cycle.

  In particular, when the CPU 31a for overall control is a variable cycle corresponding to one variable block in the continuous variable cycle, the continuous suggestion effect in the current variable cycle is executed when the previous variable cycle is other than the change start. Do not select variable start as an opportunity. Further, in the continuous variation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a does not select the SU effect as an execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the current variation cycle when the previous variation cycle is other than the SU effect. In this way, the overall control CPU 31a performs a predetermined execution among the execution triggers of the plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects based on the execution trigger of the continuous suggestion effects determined for the previous fluctuation cycle in one variable game. The choice of opportunity will be regulated.

  Further, when the overall control CPU 31a selects the SU effect as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect corresponding to the change cycle, when the effect operation button 70 is operated during the first to third operation effective periods, the effect operation is performed. At the operation timing of the button 70, the continuation suggesting effect is executed when the SU effect is executed. On the other hand, when there is no operation of the effect operation button 70 during the first to third operation effective periods, the overall control CPU 31a does not execute the continuation suggestion effect at the execution time of the SU effect, but at the time of execution of the deviation. The continuation suggestion will be executed. In other words, the overall control CPU 31a triggers the execution of the continuous suggestion effect based on whether or not it is determined that the operation of the effect operation button 70 has been performed during the third operation valid period in which the operation of the effect operation button 70 is accepted as valid. select.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not to select the change start as a trigger for executing the continuation suggesting effect when the previous change cycle is the start of change in the last change cycle. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a does not determine that the continuation suggesting effect is to be executed in the case of the continuous variation cycle or when the previous variation cycle is not the start of variation.

  In other words, the overall control CPU 31a can select either the start of change or the other in the continuous change cycle as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect, but in the final change cycle, the start of change is controlled to be selectable. Other choices will be regulated. In this case, when the change start is determined as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect, the decoration drawing change is started during one change cycle, and the continuation suggestion effect is executed during one change cycle. On the other hand, if a change other than the start of change is determined, the change in the decorative drawing will be changed or stopped during one change cycle, and will continue to be suggested during multiple change cycles across the start timing of the next change cycle. The production will be executed. For this reason, in the final fluctuation cycle, execution other than the start of fluctuation is restricted. In the present embodiment, the start of change corresponds to the first execution opportunity as the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect, and the other than the start of change corresponds to the second execution opportunity.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a selects the change start as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggesting effect when a change pattern specifying command for specifying the change pattern P06 is input. The variation pattern P06 is a variation pattern in which one variation cycle is executed during one variation game, and a continuation suggesting effect is performed in the variation cycle. For this reason, if an execution time other than the start of change is used, the continuous suggestion effect is executed until the next change game, and the overall control CPU 31a determines the start of change as an execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in order to execute the effect smoothly. To do.

  As described above, the overall control CPU 31a selects and determines one of execution triggers for a plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects for each variation cycle based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. .

  Then, when the CPU 31a for overall control determines the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect for each change cycle, the overall control CPU 31a determines the effect content corresponding to the change pattern designation command and the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect. A production designation command indicating production contents that can be specified as an execution opportunity is determined for each variation cycle and output to the display control CPU 32a. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a an effect designation command determined for every variation cycle with the start of the variation game.

  Further, when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern that does not execute the continuation suggestion effect, the overall control CPU 31a determines that the SU effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and sets the type of the SU effect. Information to be shown is set in the overall control RAM 31c. This SU effect is an effect in which the continuation suggestion effect is not executed. In particular, the overall control CPU 31a determines the execution of the SU effect having a larger number of stages when a variation pattern designation command that is a big hit is input than when a variation pattern designation command that is out of place is input. . The overall control CPU 31a determines the type of comment image to be displayed at each stage number in the SU effect based on whether a variation pattern designation command that is a big hit is entered or a variation pattern designation command that is an outlier is entered. decide. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a displays the comment image displayed in the first and second stages of the SU effect even when it is determined that the continuation suggestion effect that triggers the SU effect is executed. Determine the type of. In this way, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of SU effect indicating the degree of expectation for jackpot. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an effect designation command indicating the type of SU effect to the display control CPU 32a.

  Next, the continuation suggestion effect control process executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below. This continuation suggestion effect control process is a process for causing the continuation suggestion effect to be executed at the determined execution opportunity. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a executes a continuation suggestion effect control process at predetermined intervals.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not the execution of a continuation suggestion effect other than the SU effect has occurred. In this embodiment, the execution time of the continuation suggestion effect is determined in advance corresponding to the type of the execution time as the time from the start of the variable game. For CPU31a, it will determine whether it became the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect.

  In addition, when the SU effect is determined as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect and there is no operation of the effect operation button 70 in any of the first to third operation effective periods, the continuation suggestion effect is executed with the execution as a trigger. Is done. In this case, in this process, the overall control CPU 31a performs control related to the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect. On the other hand, when the SU effect is determined as an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect, and the operation operation button 70 is operated every first to third operation effective periods, the operation timing is the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect. It becomes. In this case, in this processing, the overall control CPU 31a does not perform control related to the execution trigger of the continuation suggestion effect.

  If the overall control CPU 31a determines that the execution of the continuation suggesting effect has occurred, the overall control CPU 31a drives a signal indicating that the movable body K1 is displaced downward while turning on the lamp L1 and rotating the reflector R1. Output to the substrate 33. Then, the overall drive board 33 supplies a drive pulse to the first motor MOT1, and displaces the movable body K1 at a predetermined speed from the original position to a predetermined position (for example, the maximum movable position). Further, the overall drive board 33 supplies a drive pulse to the second motor MOT2 to rotate the reflector R1. Further, the overall driving board 33 supplies a lighting signal to the lamp L1 to light the lamp L1.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a gives a signal indicating that the lamp L1 is turned on and the reflector R1 is rotated when the movable body K1 is displaced to a predetermined position during the continuous suggestion effect. Output to. Then, the overall drive board 33 stops the supply of drive pulses to the first motor MOT1. The overall drive board 33 supplies a drive pulse to the second motor MOT2, rotates the reflector R1, supplies a lighting signal to the lamp L1, and lights the lamp L1.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the execution of the continuation suggestion effect. If it is determined as affirmative, the overall control CPU 31a turns on the lamp R1 and turns on the reflector R1. While rotating, a signal indicating that the movable body K1 is displaced upward is output to the overall drive board 33. Then, the overall drive board 33 supplies a drive pulse to the first motor MOT1 and displaces the movable body K1 at a predetermined speed from a predetermined position to the original position. The overall drive board 33 supplies a drive pulse to the second motor MOT2, rotates the reflector R1, supplies a lighting signal to the lamp L1, and lights the lamp L1.

  As a result, the overall control CPU 31a uses the movable body K1 as a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the continuation of the execution of the variation cycle in one variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. The movable effect using the reflector R1 and the lamp L1 is executed. In particular, the overall control CPU 31a is a continuation suggestion effect common to the selected execution trigger, and the movable body K1 is placed at a position across the image display unit GH as a display area for displaying an image during execution of the continuation suggestion effect. A movable effect to be displaced is executed.

  Next, operation detection processing executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described below. This operation detection process is a process executed when an operation is performed within each operation valid period during execution of the SU effect or the continuation suggestion effect. Also, the overall control CPU 31a executes an operation detection process at predetermined intervals.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the SU effect or the continuation suggestion effect is executed, it is defined that the first operation effective period starts at a predetermined time corresponding to the type of the effect. . In addition, when it is determined that the continuation suggestion effect is executed with the SU effect of two or more stages or the SU effect as an execution opportunity, it is detected that the operation of the effect operation button 70 is performed during the first operation valid period. Further, it is specified that the second operation valid period starts at a predetermined time. In addition, when it is determined that the three-stage SU effect or the continuation suggestion effect is executed with the SU effect as an execution opportunity, it is detected that the operation of the effect operation button 70 is performed during the second operation valid period. , It is defined that the third operation valid period starts at a predetermined time.

  First, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not it is the first to third operation effective periods. If it is determined that it is the first to third operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether or not an operation signal from the effect operation button 70 is input. If the overall control CPU 31a determines that an operation signal has been input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an operation command indicating that there has been an operation to the display control CPU 32a. Thus, the display control CPU 32a can specify that the operation of the effect operation button 70 has been detected in the first to third operation effective periods.

  Also, the overall control CPU 31a causes the continuation suggestion effect to be executed at the operation timing of the effect operation button 70 only in the third operation effective period during execution of the continuation suggestion effect. The continuation suggestion effect is the same effect mode as the case where the SU effect is an execution opportunity and the case other than the SU effect is an execution opportunity.

  As a result, the overall control CPU 31a uses the movable body K1 as a continuation suggestion effect that suggests the continuation of the execution of the variation cycle in one variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the inputted variation pattern designation command. The movable effect using the reflector R1 and the lamp L1 is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the operation signal from the effect operation button 70 has been input until the end of the first to third operation valid periods, the overall control CPU 31a issues a non-operation command to that effect. The data is output to the display control CPU 32a. Thus, the display control CPU 32a can identify that the operation of the effect operation button 70 has not been detected in the first operation effective period or the third operation effective period.

  Next, the effect display control process executed by the display control CPU 32a will be described below. This effect display control process is a process for executing various display effects. Here, the description will focus on the execution of the continuation suggesting effect and the SU effect. The display control CPU 32a executes the effect display control process in response to the input of the variation pattern designation command and the effect designation command.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the continuation suggesting effect or the SU effect is executed, the operation control period of various operations is determined at a predetermined time on the display control board 32 as with the overall control board 31. Is specified to start. In particular, when no operation command is input during each operation effective period and a non-operation command is input, the display control CPU 32a does not have an operation effective period during the variable game even if it is a predetermined time. Will be determined.

  First, when the type of effect specified by the effect specifying command is a continuation suggestion effect, the display control CPU 32a produces an image indicating the effect content corresponding to the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect for each variation cycle. It is displayed on the display device 11.

  As a specific example, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is NR, the display control CPU 32a displays an image on the effect display device 11 so as to execute the normal reach effect NR. Further, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion effect is SR development, the display control CPU 32a executes the normal reach effect NR in the change cycle, and the effect display is performed so that the image is developed from the normal reach effect NR to the super reach effect SR. It is displayed on the device 11. Further, the display control CPU 32a causes the effect display device 11 to display an image so that the variation suggestion (normal variation) occurs when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion effect is a change start, a deviation, or a SU effect.

  In addition, when the type of the effect specified by the effect specifying command is the continuous suggestion effect, the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops display for each change cycle so as to correspond to the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect. Determine the figure.

  As a specific example, the display control CPU 32a displays the decoration in the left column designated by the decoration design designation command as a decoration that is temporarily stopped at the end of each continuous variation cycle, regardless of the execution timing of the continuation suggestion effect. The figure is determined, and the decoration drawing obtained by adding “1” to the decoration drawing in the left column is determined as the decoration drawing in the middle row and the right row. Then, the display control CPU 32a displays the display of the decoration designated by the decoration design designation command in the final variation cycle.

  In particular, the display control CPU 32a displays a decorative pattern as a decorative figure that is temporarily stopped when the execution of the normal reach effect NR is started when the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the continuous variation cycle is SR development during NR. The left row of decorations specified by the designation command is determined, and the same design as the left row of decorations is determined as the right row of decorations. Further, the display control CPU 32a is designated by the decorative design designation command as a decorative figure that is temporarily stopped immediately before the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion effect is off in the continuous variation cycle. The left side decorations are determined, and symbols different from the left side decorations are determined as the right and middle line decorations.

  Further, in a process separate from the effect display control process, the display control CPU 32a triggers execution of a continuation suggestion effect other than the SU effect when the effect type designated by the effect designation command is a continuation suggestion effect. Specify whether or not. Note that, in the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not the execution of the continuation suggesting effect has occurred, as with the overall control CPU 31a.

  If the display control CPU 32a determines that the execution of the continuation suggestion effect has occurred, the display control CPU 32 controls the execution display device 11 to execute the continuation suggestion effect by displaying an image on which the cherry blossom petals fall.

  Thereby, the display control CPU 32a causes the image effect using the effect display device 11 to be executed as the continuous suggestion effect based on the change pattern specified by the input change pattern specifying command.

  Further, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not it is the first to third operation effective periods. If the display control CPU 32a determines that it is the first to third operation effective periods, the display control CPU 32a performs control to display the button image BG on the effect display device 11.

  Then, the display control CPU 32a determines whether or not an operation command is input from the overall control CPU 31a. When it is determined that an operation command has been input, the display control CPU 32a sets the operation command in the display control RAM 32c. Further, the display control CPU 32a performs control to erase the button image BG displayed on the effect display device 11.

  Then, when the type of the effect designated by the effect designation command is the SU effect, the display control CPU 32a sends the comment images CG1 and CG2 corresponding to the content of the effect designated by the effect designation command to the effect display device 11. Control the display. As described above, when it is determined to execute the SU effect, when the operation of the effect operation button 70 is detected in the first to third operation effective periods, the display control CPU 32a displays the comment image on the effect display device 11. CG1 and CG2 are displayed and the SU effect is executed.

  Further, when the type of the effect designated by the effect designation command is the continuous suggestion effect, the display control CPU 32a does not display the comment images CG1 and CG2 on the effect display device 11, and the image in which the cherry blossom petals fall. Is displayed on the effect display device 11 to perform control to execute the continuation suggestion effect.

  Thereby, the display control CPU 32a causes the image effect using the effect display device 11 to be executed as the continuous suggestion effect based on the change pattern specified by the input change pattern specifying command. In addition to the continuation suggestion effect, the display control CPU 32a executes various effects including the SU effect.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A plurality of types of continuation suggestion execution triggers suggesting the continuation of execution of the variable cycle in one variation game are defined, and one of the plurality of types of continuation suggestion execution triggers is selected and selected A common continuation suggestion effect is executed when the continuation suggestion effect is performed. For this reason, even if it is a case where a common continuation suggestion effect is performed by performing a common continuation suggestion effect in any of the execution triggers of a plurality of kinds of continuation suggestion effects, the effect effect of a continuation suggestion effect is improved. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (2) The execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect is selected based on the variation pattern. For this reason, by selecting the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect according to the variation pattern, it is possible to advance a smooth effect according to the variation pattern, and the variation pattern can be predicted by the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect, The effect of the continuation suggestion effect can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) Based on the variation pattern, the selection of a predetermined execution trigger among the execution triggers of a plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects is restricted. For this reason, depending on the variation pattern, the selection of the execution opportunity for the continuous suggestion effect is restricted, and a smooth production according to the variation pattern can be advanced, and the variation pattern can be predicted by the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect Thus, it is possible to improve the production effect of the continuation suggestion effect and to improve the interest of the game.

  (4) In the continuous variation cycle in one variation game, the overall control CPU 31a performs control so as to be able to select other than the variation start at which the decorative drawing variation starts and the variation start at which the symbol is varied or stopped. . On the other hand, in the final variation cycle in one variation game, the overall control CPU 31a does not select anything other than the variation start in which the decoration is varied or stopped, but selects the variation start in which the variation in the decoration is started. Control as possible. Thus, when the continuation suggestion effect is executed with the start of the change as an execution opportunity, the continuation suggestion effect is executed in a short time from the start of the change cycle, but the continuation of the change cycle execution is not determined. On the other hand, when the continuation suggestion effect is executed with an execution timing other than the start of change, the continuation suggestion effect is not executed in a short time from the start of the change cycle, but the continuation of the change cycle execution is confirmed. As described above, the execution of the continuation suggesting effect is balanced with the progress of the effect, so that the interest in the game can be improved.

  (5) Based on the execution trigger determined for the previous fluctuation cycle, the selection of any execution trigger among the execution triggers of the plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects is regulated. For this reason, it is possible to advance a smooth performance according to the execution opportunity determined for the previous fluctuation cycle, to improve the effect of the continuous suggestion effect, and to improve the interest of the game it can.

  (6) In particular, the execution of the continuation suggestion effect that is triggered by the start of change is terminated during one change cycle. Execution is not completed during the first fluctuation cycle, and is executed across the next fluctuation cycle. For this reason, if execution other than the start of change is used as an execution opportunity in the previous change cycle and start of change is used as an execution opportunity in the current change cycle, there is a possibility that the execution of the continuation suggesting effect will be repeated in successive change cycles. Therefore, by restricting duplication of execution of the continuous suggestion effect, it is possible to advance a smooth effect according to the execution trigger determined for the previous fluctuation cycle, and to improve the effect of the continuous suggestion effect. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (7) The execution opportunity is selected based on whether or not the presentation operation button 70 is operated during the third operation valid period. For this reason, it is possible to improve the stage effect of the continuous suggestion stage by executing the stage that can be actively participated in the game such that the execution opportunity is selected by the player's operation, and the interest for the game is improved. Can be planned.

  (8) Further, when a continuation suggestion effect is executed with an execution opportunity other than the SU effect in the previous fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggestion effect is regulated not to be executed with the SU effect as an execution opportunity in the current fluctuation cycle. For this reason, when the continuation suggestion effect is not executed with the SU effect as the execution opportunity in the previous fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggestion effect is regulated to be executed suddenly with the SU effect as the execution opportunity in the current change cycle. . Therefore, a smooth performance according to the execution trigger determined for the previous fluctuation cycle can be advanced, the effect of the continuous suggestion effect can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  (9) Further, the SU effect in which the continuation suggestion effect is not executed is executed in a variable game in which one change cycle is executed, and the continuation suggestion effect is not executed in the change cycle. For this reason, when the continuation suggestion effect is not executed in response to the SU effect in the first fluctuation cycle, the continuation suggestion effect is restricted from being executed in response to the SU effect in the second change cycle. As a result, a smooth performance according to the execution trigger determined for the previous fluctuation cycle can be advanced, the effect of the continuous suggestion effect can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  (10) For each fluctuation cycle, the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect is selected based on the time of the fluctuation cycle. For this reason, the smooth production according to the time of the fluctuation cycle can be advanced, the production effect of the continuation suggestion production can be improved, and the interest for the game can be improved.

In addition, the said embodiment can be embodied in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the number of cycles and the execution time of the variation cycle are determined based on the variation block corresponding to the variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may correspond.

  In the above embodiment, based on the time of the fluctuation cycle, SR development is always determined as the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect in the long-time continuous fluctuation cycle, but not limited to this, for example, regardless of the time of the fluctuation cycle, You may comprise so that the execution opportunity of a continuation suggestion effect may be selected.

  In the above embodiment, when the execution suggestion of the continuation suggestion is a SU effect, if the operation operation button 70 is not operated during the third operation valid period, the same as when the execution trigger of the continuation suggestion is off. As described above, the continuation suggestion effect is executed, but this is not a limitation. For example, the continuation suggestion may be executed in the same manner as when the execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion is during NR.

  In the above embodiment, when the effect operation button 70 is operated once during the third operation effective period, the continuation suggestion effect is executed using the SU effect as an execution opportunity. When the effect operation button 70 is operated a plurality of times during the effective period, the continuation suggestion effect may be executed with the SU effect as an execution opportunity.

  In the above-described embodiment, it is possible to execute 1 to 3 stages of SU effects that do not execute the continuation suggesting effects. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Further, for example, it is not necessary to execute the SU effect that does not execute the continuation suggestion effect. Further, for example, there is no problem even if the SU effect for executing the continuation suggestion effect is not executed, and there is no problem even if there is a configuration without the effect operation button 70.

  In the above embodiment, the execution timing of the continuous suggestion effect is determined according to the execution order of the variable cycle, and the determination of the execution timing of the continuous suggestion effect in the current variable cycle is regulated by the execution timing of the continuous suggestion effect in the previous variable cycle However, it is not limited to this. For example, the execution trigger of the continuation suggesting effect may be determined in the reverse order of the execution order of the fluctuation cycle. Further, for example, the determination of the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the current fluctuation cycle may be regulated by the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect in the next fluctuation cycle. Moreover, for example, the execution trigger of the continuation suggestion effect in the discontinuous fluctuation cycle may be regulated. Of course, there is no problem even if the execution timing of the continuous suggestion effect is not regulated.

  In the above embodiment, the execution suggestion of the continuous suggestion effect is selected and regulated based on the determined variation pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the execution of the continuous suggestion effect regardless of the determined variation pattern You may select and regulate the opportunity.

  -In the above embodiment, when the continuous suggestion effect is executed when the change start is executed, the change cycle may not actually be executed continuously. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the change start is executed. When the continuation suggestion effect is executed at the opportunity, the fluctuation cycle may be executed continuously.

  In the above embodiment, the continuous suggestion effect can be executed across a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, during a single fluctuation cycle without straddling a plurality of continuous fluctuation cycles. The continuation suggestion may be always finished.

  -In the said embodiment, although the common continuation suggestion production from which an execution opportunity differs was performed, it is not restricted to this, For example, the continuation suggestion from which a production | generation aspect differs from a common continuation suggestion production other than this common continuation suggestion production An effect may be executed.

  -In the above embodiment, as the continuation symbol, a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbol in the right column and the decorative symbol in the middle column are numbers obtained by adding "1" to the decorative symbol in the left column is displayed. For example, a combination of symbols in which the decorative drawing in the right column is the same number as the decorative drawing in the left column and the decorative drawing in the middle row is a number obtained by adding “1” to the decorative drawing in the left column is displayed. May be. Further, for example, a special continuation symbol may be displayed so as to be temporarily stopped as a middle row decoration. Further, for example, an image indicating that the decoration drawing itself is continued may be displayed without temporarily stopping the decorative drawing itself.

  -In the said embodiment, it was set as the fluctuation cycle of one time until it was stopped and displayed once from the variation start of a decoration drawing, but it is not restricted to this, for example, without the decoration drawing itself being stopped and displayed once. The fluctuation start may be the start of one fluctuation cycle. In addition, for example, in a case where the decoration drawing itself is not displayed, there is no problem as long as a player can specify one fluctuation cycle by an effect image other than the decoration drawing.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) Fluctuation cycle determination means for determining the number of fluctuation cycles and the time of the fluctuation cycle based on the fluctuation contents determined by the fluctuation content determination means, and the execution opportunity selection means includes the fluctuation cycle determination means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein an execution trigger of the continuation suggestion effect is selected for each variation cycle determined by the means based on a variation cycle time.

  GH: Image display section (display area), 11: Effect display device (display means, effect execution means), 14: First start prize opening, 15: Second start prize opening, 18 ... Grand prize opening, 30: Main control Substrate, 30a... Main control CPU (big hit judging means, variation content determining means), 31 ... overall control board, 31a ... overall control CPU (production control means, variation cycle determining means, execution opportunity selection means), 31b. ROM for control (execution trigger defining means), 32... Display control board, 32a... CPU for display control (effect control means), 70.

Claims (6)

The jackpot determination unit includes display means for performing a symbol variation game in which the symbol variation start to symbol confirmation stop display is performed once, and a jackpot determination unit for determining whether or not the symbol variation game is a big hit. In the gaming machine in which the jackpot game is performed when the determination result of the means is affirmative,
Based on the determination result of the jackpot determining means, a variation cycle in which the variation start of the symbol is performed once in one symbol variation game is executed once or a plurality of times and executed during one symbol variation game. A variation content determining means for determining a variation content that suggests a big hit expectation that the symbol variation game is a big hit based on the number of variation cycles;
Production execution means for performing production,
Effect control means for performing control to cause the effect execution means to execute a continuation suggestion effect suggesting continuation of execution of the change cycle in one symbol change game based on the change content determined by the change content determination means; ,
An execution timing defining means in which a plurality of types of execution timing of the continuation suggestion are defined;
An execution opportunity selecting means for selecting any one of a plurality of types of execution triggers defined by the execution trigger defining means,
The effect control means is a gaming machine that performs control to cause the effect execution means to execute a common continuation suggestion effect at the execution opportunity selected by the execution opportunity selection means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the execution opportunity selection unit selects an execution opportunity of the continuation suggestion effect based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination unit.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the execution opportunity selection unit regulates selection of a predetermined execution opportunity among execution types of a plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects based on the variation content determined by the variation content determination unit. . The execution triggers of the plurality of types of continuous suggestion effects include a first execution trigger when the change of the symbol is started during the change cycle, and a second execution trigger when the symbol is changed or stopped during the change cycle. Included,
The execution opportunity selection means controls the first execution opportunity and the second execution opportunity to be selectable in a non-final variation cycle in one symbol variation game, while the final event in one symbol variation game is final. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first execution trigger is controlled to be selectable without selecting the second execution trigger in a variable cycle.   The execution trigger selection means regulates selection of a predetermined execution trigger among a plurality of types of continuous suggestion execution triggers based on an execution trigger determined for another variation cycle in one symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Providing operation means that can be operated by the player,
The execution opportunity selection means selects the execution opportunity of the continuous suggestion effect based on whether or not it is determined that the operation of the effect operation means has been performed during an operation valid period in which the operation of the effect operation means is accepted as valid. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.