JP2015192823A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing player's interest by variously developing a pattern variation game while suppressing an increase in variation pattern types.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU is configured to permit first performance control for displaying a ready-to-win state at a lapse of normal ready-to-win timing from start of a decorative pattern variation game, and for displaying a pre-ready-to-win notice performance during performance time until the normal ready-to-win timing passes, and second performance control for displaying the ready-to-win state at a lapse of ultra-short ready-to-win timing from the start of the decorative pattern variation game, and for displaying the ready-to-win state and then displaying a post-ready-to-win notice performance.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that provides a winning game after a winning symbol is displayed in a symbol variation game when the determination result of whether or not it is a winning is positive.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, when the determination result of whether or not to hit is affirmative, the winning game is given to the player after the symbol variation game is over. Among such pachinko gaming machines, there are those that execute various game effects such as a notice effect in association with a reach effect that displays a reach state (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, by performing a notice effect in the previous stage of displaying the reach state, it is possible to improve the interest of a player who has a sense of expectation that it will eventually win through the reach state. ing.

JP 2010-158477 A

  However, in the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the production time until the reach production is started is fixed for each variation pattern, and the execution mode of various game productions tends to be uniform.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above prior art, and its object is to provide a variation in the development of the symbol variation game while suppressing an increase in the types of variation patterns, thereby improving the interest of the player. It is to provide a gaming machine.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-described problem includes a game display means that can display a symbol variation game that is performed by varying symbols. In a gaming machine that grants a winning game after displaying a symbol, the symbol variation game starts based on the hit determination means for determining the hit when the start condition is satisfied, and the determination result of the hit determination. A variation pattern selecting means for selecting a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns capable of specifying the variation time from the start to the end and the variation content of the symbol variation game, and the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means And a game control means for controlling the game display means to display the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern. When the specific variation pattern including the variation content including the reach effect by displaying the reach state in the variation game is included and the specific variation pattern is selected, the game control means starts the symbol variation game. After the first production time has elapsed, the reach state is displayed, and the first production control for displaying the first game production during the first production time and the first production game after the symbol variation game is started. The second effect control is configured to display the reach state after the elapse of the second effect time shorter than the time, and to display the second game effect after the reach state is displayed. And

  With respect to the gaming machine, the game control means, when the number of held symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed exceeds a predetermined number of times, compared to when the predetermined number of times is not exceeded. Thus, it is preferable that at least one of the control for executing the second effect control with a high probability and the control for executing the first effect control with a low probability is made possible.

  For the gaming machine, the variation pattern further includes a non-specific variation pattern that does not display a reach state in the symbol variation game, and the non-specific variation pattern can specify a first variation time as the variation time. In addition, the first non-specific variation pattern that can identify the variation content that varies the design according to the first variation mode, and the second variation time shorter than the first variation time as the variation time can be identified and the first And a second non-specific variation pattern that can identify the variation content that varies the symbol in a second variation mode different from the first variation mode, and the game control means includes the first effect control in the first effect control. While the reach state is displayed by changing the design according to the change mode, the design is changed according to the second change mode in the second effect control. It is preferable that by being configured to display the reach state.

  For the gaming machine, when the specific variation pattern is selected, the game control means displays a specific symbol different from the reach state after the first effect time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game. Then, a special effect indicating whether or not the reach state is displayed is displayed, and the first special effect control for displaying the reach state or the non-reach state via the special effect and the symbol variation game are started. Second special effect control for displaying the special effect and displaying the reach state or the non-reach state via the special effect after displaying the specific symbol after the second effect time has elapsed, The effect time of the special effect in the first special effect control is compared with the effect time of the special effect in the second special effect control. To, may preferably be set to a shorter time in correspondence to the difference of the second directing time and the first effect time.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a variation can be given to development of a symbol variation game, suppressing the increase in the kind of variation pattern, and a player's interest can be improved.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The front view which shows a game board typically. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of notice production. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a notice effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of a notice effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows a fluctuation pattern. The flowchart which shows a special symbol input process. The flowchart which shows a special symbol start process. The schematic diagram which shows a production pattern. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of each symbol row | line | column in a decoration symbol variation game. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of each symbol row | line | column in a decoration symbol variation game. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of each symbol row | line | column in a decoration symbol variation game. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of each symbol row | line | column in a decoration symbol variation game. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of each symbol row | line | column in a decoration symbol variation game. (A) And (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation | variation aspect of each symbol row | line | column in a decoration symbol variation game. The schematic diagram which shows the table for scenario distribution.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. In addition, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, an effect button BT serving as an effect operating means that can be operated by the player is disposed. Also, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a speaker SP configured to execute a sound effect as a game effect by outputting music, sound effects, or the like is disposed. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine, a decoration lamp LA configured to be able to execute a light emission effect as a game effect is provided by blinking or lighting a light emitter such as an LED (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol display device 11 capable of displaying special symbols as a plurality of types of symbols is disposed on the game board YB. The special symbol display device 11 displays a symbol variation game performed by varying the special symbol. In the following description, a symbol variation game using a special symbol is referred to as a “special symbol variation game”. The special symbol is a symbol used for notifying a determination result of a jackpot determination (a jackpot lottery) as to whether or not the jackpot will be described later.

  In the special symbol display device 11, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game, and the special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. The “variable display” is a state in which the type of the displayed symbol is changed in the display area of the display device that displays the symbol. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbol is fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol variation game, a special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols is displayed as a fixed stop display as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot determination described later. The special symbols are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot (a jackpot display result), and a missing symbol that can recognize a slippage (a loss display result).

  In addition, the game board YB is provided with an effect display device 13 configured to be able to execute a display effect as a game effect by displaying various images. The image display unit GH of the effect display device 13 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the effect display device 13, a display effect related to the special symbol variation game is displayed. Specifically, in the effect display device 13, as one of the display effects, a symbol variation game is performed in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol sequences to display (derived) symbol combinations. In the decorative symbol variation game, the symbol sequence is displayed over three columns of the left symbol sequence, the middle symbol sequence, and the right symbol sequence as viewed from the player. In the following description, the symbol variation game using the ornament symbol is referred to as “decoration symbol variation game”. The decorative design is a design for production (production design) used for diversifying display production.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, images simulating the Arabic numerals [1] to [8] are set as decorative symbols that can be displayed in the left symbol row and the right symbol row. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, in addition to images simulating the Arabic numerals [1] to [8], an image simulating a [special] character string is displayed as a decorative symbol that can be displayed on the middle symbol string. Is set. The effect display device 13 of this embodiment functions as a game display unit capable of displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols.

  In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the effect display device 13, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the end of the special symbol variation game, and the decorative symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the special symbol variation game. “Temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again in the display area, such as a fluctuation state. The effect display device 13 is configured with a display area larger than that of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination exclusively displayed on the effect display device 13.

  The effect display device 13 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game. Specifically, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the big hit symbol based on the decorative symbol is a symbol combination (for example, [7,7,7]) in which the decorative symbols of all the columns that are confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13 are the same. In the special symbol variation game, when the off symbol is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol (the off display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13. In the present embodiment, the out-of-order symbols due to the ornament symbols are symbol combinations in which the ornament symbols in all the columns that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 13 are not the same (for example, [1 / 3.2] or [7 / 8.7]). It is said that.

  When the decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the left symbol row and the right symbol row are of the same type, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination. In the reach state, among the plurality of symbol sequences, the decorative symbols of a specific symbol sequence (left and right symbol sequences in this embodiment) are temporarily stopped as the same type, and a symbol sequence other than the specific symbol sequence ( In this embodiment, the decorative symbol in the middle symbol row) is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize this reach state becomes the symbol combination of the reach by the decorative symbol. The effect display device 13 can display the reach effect as one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is displayed in the decorative symbol variation game until the symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed. is there. The reach production of the present embodiment includes a normal reach production and a super reach production performed by developing the production contents of the normal reach production. In the following description, the normal reach effect may be indicated as “NR effect” and the super reach effect may be indicated as “SP effect”. In the following description, the state after the reach state is displayed may be referred to as “after reach”, and the state before the reach state may be indicated as “before reach”. In addition, regardless of whether or not the reach state is displayed, the timing at which the decorative symbol is first temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific symbol row may be indicated as “reach timing”.

  In the game board YB, a first start port device 15 having a first start port 14 into which a game ball can enter is disposed below the effect display device 13. The first start port 14 allows a game ball to always enter. Further, a first start port sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 14 is provided in the back of the first start port 14.

  In the game board YB, a second start port device 17 having a second start port 16 into which a game ball can enter is disposed on the right side of the first start port 14. Further, a second start port sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 16 is provided in the back of the second start port 16. In the present embodiment, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be satisfied by the start port sensors SE1 and SE2 detecting the game balls. Further, in the present embodiment, when each of the start port sensors SE1 and SE2 detects a game ball, a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is established. Further, the second starter device 17 has an opening / closing door (ordinary electric accessory) 18 that opens and closes by an operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 6). The open / close door 18 can be operated in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the second start port 16 and in a closed state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 16.

  In the game board YB, a big prize opening device 20 having a big prize opening 19 through which a game ball can enter is arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 13. In addition, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 19 is provided in the back of the special winning opening 19. In the present embodiment, when the count sensor SE3 detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 19, a game ball payout condition as a predetermined number of prize balls is established. The special prize opening device 20 has a special prize opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a special prize opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 6). The grand prize opening door 21 can be operated in an open state where a game ball can easily enter the grand prize opening 19 and in a closed state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the big prize opening 19.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when a positive determination is made in the big hit determination, the big hit game is awarded after the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game. In the big hit game, the big prize opening door 21 is opened, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the big prize opening 19. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the payout condition of the prize ball during the big hit game.

  In the game board YB, a hold display device 22 is disposed on the lower right side of the effect display device 13. The hold display device 22 displays the number of held special symbol variation games that are not yet executed because the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied. In the following description, the number of special symbol variation games on hold is indicated as “special symbol hold number”.

  In the game board YB, a normal symbol display device 24 capable of displaying normal symbols as a plurality of types of symbols is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 13. The normal symbol display device 24 displays a change game that is performed by changing the normal symbol. In the following description, a symbol variation game using a normal symbol is referred to as “ordinary symbol variation game”. In the normal symbol display device 24, the normal symbol variation display is started simultaneously with the start of the normal symbol variation game, and the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed simultaneously with the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal symbol variation game of the present embodiment, the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination described later. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit (ordinary hit display result) and a normal offset symbol that can recognize a normal offset (usually a shift indication result).

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, if a positive determination is made in the normal winning determination, the normal winning game is given after the normal winning symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the open / close door 18 is in an open state, and it becomes easy to allow the game ball to enter the second start port 16. For this reason, the player can obtain a chance to easily acquire the start condition of the special symbol variation game and the payout condition of the prize ball during the normal game.

  In the game board YB, an operation gate 25 is disposed on the right side of the effect display device 13. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, when the gate sensor SE4 detects a game ball, the start condition of the normal symbol variation game can be established. In the following description, the number of held normal symbol variation games that have not been executed because the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied is indicated as “ordinary symbol hold number”.

  Moreover, the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment has a probability variation function. The probability variation function is a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability (hit probability) that affirms the jackpot determination is changed from a low probability to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. In the following description, the probability variation state is indicated as “probability variation state”. In the probability variation state, compared to a state where the probability variation state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variation state”), the probability of affirmatively determining the big hit determination is changed to a high probability and the big hit game is easily given. This can be an advantageous situation for the player.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a variable time shortening function. The variation time shortening function is a function for providing a variation time shortening state that is advantageous to the player after the big hit game is completed. In the following description, the fluctuation time shortening state is referred to as “shortening state”. In the variable state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened compared to a state where the variable state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”). Further, in the variable state, the probability that the normal hit determination is positive (ordinary hit probability) is higher than that in the non-variable state. In the variable state, when the normal hit determination is affirmed, the opening time of the open / close door 18 based on the positive determination of one normal hit determination is longer than that in the non-variable state. As compared with the non-variable state, the variable-speed state is a ball-entry rate improvement state in which the ball-input rate per unit time to the second start port 16 is improved.

Next, the jackpot game in this embodiment will be described.
The big hit game is started after the end of the special symbol variation game in which the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is over, a round game in which the special winning opening 19 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times up to a predetermined round prescribed number of times (15 times in the present embodiment). During a single round game, the grand prize opening 19 is opened when the first completion condition for the game balls of the prescribed number (10 in this embodiment) to enter the big prize opening 19 or the big prize opening 19 is opened. Until the time when one of the second end conditions in which the specified round time (25 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses is satisfied. In each round game, a round effect is performed. When all the round games are finished, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is finished.

  In this embodiment, when a positive determination is made in the big hit determination, one big hit game is given from a plurality of types of big hit games. And, which jackpot game is awarded among multiple types of jackpot games is specified based on the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) of the special symbol that is determined internally when affirmative determination is made in the jackpot determination Is done.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol jackpot symbol is classified into two types: special symbol ZA and special symbol ZB. In the jackpot game ZA given when the special symbol ZA is determined and the jackpot game ZB given when the special symbol ZB is determined, the interval time after the end of each round game is 2 seconds. Is set. After the big hit game ZA is finished, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, after the big hit game ZB ends, the probability variation state is not granted (the non-probability variation state is imparted).

  In addition, after the big hit game ZA is ended, the variable state is given until the next big hit game is given. On the other hand, after the jackpot game ZB ends, the next jackpot game is given until the special symbol variation game with the predetermined number of operations ends or before the special symbol variation game with the number of operations ended. In the meantime, the variable state is given. In this embodiment, 100 times is set as the number of operations.

  Next, game effects that can be executed in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. In the following description, the degree of expectation that the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative is simply referred to as “big hit expected degree”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a plurality of types of notice effects (hit hit notice effects) as game effects for notifying the player of the level of expectation of the big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a pre-reach notice effect E1 as a first game effect executed before reach, and five types of post-reach notice effects E2 to E6 as second game effects executed after reach. There is.

The pre-reach notice effect E1 is executed, for example, by displaying an image simulating a chicken on the effect display device 13. The production time of the pre-reach notice production E1 is 7 seconds.
As shown in FIG. 4A, the post-reach notice effect E2 outputs the voice of “Leach!” From the speaker SP for 3 seconds and displays an image imitating the character string of “Reach” on the effect display device 13. This is executed according to the display mode. The production time of the post-reach notice production E2 is 3.5 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 4C, the post-reach notice effect E3 outputs the voice of “REACH!” From the speaker SP for 5 seconds, and an image imitating the character string of “REACH” on the effect display device 13. This is executed according to the display mode. The production time of the post-reach notice production E3 is 6 seconds.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the post-reach notice effect E4 produces an image imitating the character string of “reach” while outputting the “reach!” Sound from the speaker SP for 3 seconds. After being displayed on the display device 13, an image imitating a chick (hereinafter referred to as “chick image”) is displayed in the effect display device 13. The production time of the post-reach notice production E4 is 3.5 seconds.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D, the post-reach notice effect E5 outputs the voice of “REACH!” From the speaker SP for 5 seconds, and also imitates the character string of “REACH”. Is displayed on the effect display device 13, and the chick image is displayed on the effect display device 13. The production time of the post-reach notice production E5 is 6 seconds.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A to 5D, the post-reach notice effect E6 is an operation effect that requires an operation of the effect button BT. More specifically, the post-reach notice effect E6 changes the display mode (effect mode) of the image displayed on the effect display device 13 from the initial stage to the final stage every time the number of operations of the effect button BT reaches a predetermined number. It is executed in a manner that can be changed over a plurality of stages (three stages in the present embodiment). In the post-reach notice effect E6, the display mode in the initial stage (first stage) is a state in which an image simulating a sphere is displayed (shown in FIG. 5B). In the post-reach notice effect E6, the display mode in the second stage is a state in which an image simulating a state in which the sphere emits blue light is displayed on the effect display device 13 (shown in FIG. 5C). In addition, in the post-reach notice effect E6, the display mode in the third stage is a state in which an image simulating a state in which the sphere emits red light is displayed on the effect display device 13 (shown in FIG. 5D). . Each production time of the post-reach notice production E6 is 6 seconds.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the general notice effect E7 can be executed with effect contents different from the notice effects E1 to E6. The general notice effect E7 is executed, for example, in an aspect in which an image imitating a predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device 13. The production time of the general notice production E7 is 1 second.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment displays a specific symbol combination (for example, [7, special, 8], etc.) as a specific symbol different from the reach state in the decorative symbol variation game, and then displays the specific symbol combination. It is configured to be able to execute a re-change effect as a special effect as to whether or not the reach state is displayed by changing the symbol combination again. The re-variation effect is executed, for example, in such a manner that a predetermined character appears on the effect display device 13 and that the character attempts to re-variate each symbol row. In the re-variation effect, the success pattern in which the reach state is finally displayed through the re-variation effect and the failure pattern in which the symbol combination (non-reach state) is finally displayed through the re-change effect is displayed. There is. In the following description, a specific symbol combination is simply referred to as “chance”. The production time of the re-variation production is any one of 5 seconds, 8.5 seconds, and 10 seconds.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a roaring effect as an suggestive effect that suggests whether or not the above-mentioned chance eye is displayed in the decorative symbol variation game. In the effect, the display of the decorative pattern is temporarily stopped in the left symbol row and the right symbol row, the non-reach state is displayed, and then whether or not the [special] decorative symbol is temporarily stopped in the middle symbol row is displayed. This is executed in a manner of displaying on the effect display device 13. Then, a success pattern in which chance chances are finally displayed after the turn production and a combination of symbols (non-chance eyes) that are different from the chance eyes are finally displayed in the turn production. There is a failure pattern. The production time of the roaring production is 1 second.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described.
A main control board 30 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes processing related to the game in the pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. An effect control board 31 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect control board 31 executes processing related to the execution of the game effect based on the control signal output by the main control board 30. That is, the effect control board 31 controls the display mode of the effect display device 13 (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, and characters), the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP.

First, the main control board 30 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d. A main control ROM 30b, a main control RAM 30c, and a random number generation circuit 30d are connected to the main control CPU 30a. Further, a first start port sensor SE1, a second start port sensor SE2, a count sensor SE3, and a gate sensor SE4 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, a special symbol display device 11, a hold display device 22, and a normal symbol display device 24 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. The main control CPU 30a is connected to a normal electric accessory solenoid SOL1 and a special prize opening solenoid SOL2.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program for the main control CPU 30a to execute processing related to the game. The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern indicates a pattern that is a base of the game effect from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. That is, the variation pattern can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Further, the variation pattern can specify the variation content (effect content) of the game effect from when the variation of the special symbol is started until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  The variation pattern of the present embodiment can be classified into a variation pattern for a big hit effect, a variation pattern for a loss reach effect, and a variation pattern for a loss effect. The jackpot effect is an effect that is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol combination of the jackpot through the reach effect in the decorative symbol variation game. The outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed in a decorative symbol variation game so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier effect is an effect that is developed in a decorative symbol variation game so that the final symbol combination is finally stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the variation patterns HP1 to HP3 are used as the variation patterns for the offending effect, the variation patterns HP4 to HP7 are used as the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect, and the variation patterns are used as the variation pattern for the big hit effect. HP8 to HP10 are set. The variation patterns HP4 to HP10 of the present embodiment are specific variation patterns that can identify the content of the effect including the reach effect performed by displaying the reach state in the decorative symbol variation game. On the other hand, the variation patterns HP1 to HP3 are non-specific variation patterns that do not display the reach state in the decorative symbol variation game.

  The fluctuation pattern HP1 normally specifies a deviation fluctuation as the fluctuation content. Normally, in the decorative symbol variation game due to deviation variation, after the decorative symbol variation display of all symbol sequences is started, the left symbol sequence is temporarily stopped after 6 seconds, and the right symbol sequence is temporarily stopped after 7 seconds. After a second, the middle symbol row is stopped and displayed. In the following description, a variation mode in which the left symbol sequence is temporarily stopped and displayed 6 seconds after the decorative symbol variation display of all symbol sequences is started, and the right symbol sequence is stopped and displayed after 7 seconds is referred to as “normal variation mode”. ". Further, in the normal variation mode, it becomes possible to recognize the timing at which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the left and right symbol rows, that is, whether or not the reach state is displayed after 7 seconds have elapsed from the start of the decorative symbol variation game. The timing is indicated as “normal reach timing T3”. In the present embodiment, the time (7 seconds) from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the normal reach timing T3 is the first effect time.

  The fluctuation pattern HP2 specifies a short-running fluctuation as the fluctuation content. In the decorative symbol variation game due to short-running variation, the left symbol sequence is temporarily stopped 3.5 seconds after the decorative symbol variation display of all symbol sequences is started, and the right symbol sequence is temporarily stopped 4.5 seconds later. The middle symbol row is stopped and displayed after 5.5 seconds. In the following description, a variation mode in which the left symbol sequence is temporarily stopped 3.5 seconds after the decorative symbol variation display of all symbol sequences is started, and the right symbol sequence is temporarily stopped after 4.5 seconds. This is indicated as “shortening variation mode”. Also, in the shortened variation mode, it is possible to recognize when the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the left and right symbol rows, that is, whether or not the reach state is displayed after 4.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Is expressed as "shortened reach timing T2." In the present embodiment, the time (4.5 seconds) from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the shortened reach timing T2 is a third effect time that is shorter than the first effect time and longer than the second effect time.

  The fluctuation pattern HP3 specifies the super-shortening deviation fluctuation as the fluctuation content. In the decorative symbol variation game due to the super-shortening deviation variation, the left symbol sequence and the right symbol sequence are temporarily stopped after 2 seconds after the decorative symbol variation display of all symbol sequences is started, and the middle symbol sequence is temporarily displayed after 3 seconds. Stopped display. In the following description, the variation mode in which the left symbol sequence and the right symbol sequence are temporarily stopped and displayed after 2 seconds from the start of the variation symbol variation display of all symbol sequences is referred to as “super shortened variation mode”. Further, in the ultra-short variation mode, it is possible to recognize the timing at which the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the left and right symbol columns, that is, whether or not the reach state is displayed after two seconds have elapsed from the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Is expressed as “super-short reach timing T1”. In the present embodiment, the time (2 seconds) from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the ultra-shortened reach timing T1 is the second effect time shorter than the first effect time.

  In this embodiment, the normal variation mode is the first variation mode. The variation pattern HP1 is a first non-specific variation pattern that can identify 8 seconds as the first variation time as the variation time and can identify the variation content that varies the decorative design in the normal variation mode. In the present embodiment, the shortened variation mode is a third variation mode different from the normal variation mode and the super-shortened variation mode. The fluctuation pattern HP2 can specify 5.5 seconds as the third fluctuation time shorter than 8 seconds and longer than 3 seconds as the fluctuation time, and can specify the fluctuation contents that change the decorative pattern according to the shortened fluctuation mode. A third non-specific variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the super-shortening variation mode is a second variation mode different from the normal variation mode. The variation pattern HP3 can specify 3 seconds as the second variation time shorter than 8 seconds, and can specify the content of the effect that varies the decorative design by the ultrashort variation mode. Become.

  The variation patterns HP4 and HP8 specify the normal NR effect for performing the NR effect as the change contents after temporarily displaying the reach state by temporarily displaying the decoration symbol in the left symbol row and the right symbol row in the ornament symbol variation game. ing. Fluctuation patterns HP6 and HP9 specify normal SP effects that perform NR effects and SP effects as the contents of changes after displaying the reach state by temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in the left and right symbol columns in the decorative symbol variation game. doing.

  In addition, the variation pattern HP5 is to temporarily display the decorative symbols in the left and right symbol rows by any one of the normal variation mode, the shortened variation mode, and the ultra-short variation mode in the decorative symbol variation game, and does not display the reach state. A special NR effect that performs a re-change effect or a turn effect is specified as the change content. The variation patterns HP7 and HP10 are temporarily displayed in the left and right symbol rows in any one of the normal variation mode, the shortened variation mode, and the super-short variation mode in the decorative symbol variation game, and are also subjected to a re-variation effect or a resurrection effect. The special SP effect which performs the SP effect by displaying the reach state through the process is specified as the fluctuation content.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. More specifically, the main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value used for the big hit determination. The jackpot determination value is determined from the numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (a total of 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535). A total of 165 values from 0 to 164 are set as the jackpot determination values for the non-probable change state. A total of 1485 values from 0 to 1484 are set as the jackpot determination values for the probability variation state. As described above, the number of jackpot determination values used when the probability variation state is given is larger than the number of jackpot determination values used when the probability variation state is not assigned.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a normal hit determination value used for the normal hit determination. The normal hit determination value is determined from among the numerical values that the normal hit determination random number can take (all 65536 integer values from 0 to 65535). A total of 16384 values from 0 to 16383 are set as the normal hit determination values for the non-variable state. A total of 65,535 values from 0 to 65534 are set as the normal hit determination values for the variable state. As described above, the number of normal hit determination values used when the variable state is given is larger than the number of normal hit determination values used when the variable state is not given. The main control ROM 30b stores a reach determination value used for reach determination as to whether or not execution of reach effects is permitted.

  The main control RAM 30c stores various types of information (random values, 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 main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. The main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the variable state is given.

  The main control CPU 30a executes random number update processing (software random number generation processing) in which various software random number values are updated every predetermined control cycle (interrupt cycle) and stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random number is a reach determination random number used for reach determination, a big hit design random number used when determining a big hit symbol of a special symbol, or a variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a variation pattern. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating one value for each cycle of an internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random number is a big hit determination random number used for jackpot determination or a normal hit determination random number used for normal hit determination.

Next, the effect control board 31 will be described.
The effect control board 31 includes an effect control CPU 31a, an effect control ROM 31b, and an effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b and the effect control RAM 31c are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. In addition, the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected to the effect control CPU 31a. An effect button BT is connected to the effect control CPU 31a, and an operation signal that is output when the effect button BT is operated can be input.

  The effect control CPU 31a executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) in which various software random numbers are updated every predetermined control period (interrupt period) and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. The effect control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for executing processing related to execution of game effects and the like. In the effect control ROM 31b, display effect data for display effects (various image data such as symbols, background images, characters and characters), sound effect data for sound effects (audio data such as music and sound effects), In addition, light emission effect data (light emission data such as a lighting pattern) for the light emission effect is stored. The effect control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, various processes executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described.
First, the special symbol input process will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol input process every predetermined control cycle.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has entered one of the first start port 14 and the second start port 16 (step Sa1). That is, in step Sa1, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a detection signal output when each of the start port sensors SE1 and SE2 detects a game ball is input. When the game balls are not in the starting openings 14 and 16 (step Sa1: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when a game ball enters each of the start ports 14 and 16 (step Sa1: YES), the main control CPU 30a has a special symbol holding number stored in the main control RAM 30c that is less than the upper limit number of four. Whether or not (step Sa2). When the number of special symbol hold is not less than the upper limit of 4 (step Sa2: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  If the special symbol hold count is less than the upper limit of 4 (step Sa2: YES), the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the special symbol hold count and rewrites the special symbol hold count (step Sa3). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 22 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 addition. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control CPU 31a a hold number command that can specify the special symbol hold number after adding 1.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values, and the acquired random number values are stored in the order in which the various random number values are stored, and the various random number values stored first. It is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified (step Sa4). In step Sa4, the main control CPU 30a obtains the value of the big hit determination random number from the random number generation circuit 30d, and obtains the value of the big hit symbol random number, the reach determination random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number. It is read from the main control RAM 30c and acquired. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes a special symbol start process after the special symbol input process every predetermined control cycle.
As shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step Sb1). In step Sb1, the main control CPU 30a makes an affirmative determination in step Sb1 when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and the big hit game is not being executed, while the special symbol fluctuation game is being executed or during the big hit game. If there is, a negative determination is made in step Sb1. When the start condition is not satisfied (step Sb1: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the start condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied (step Sb1: YES), the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol hold number from the main control RAM 30c (step Sb2). Then, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is greater than 0 (step Sb3). When the number of special symbol hold is not greater than 0 (step Sb3: NO), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservation is larger than 0 (step Sb3: YES), the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol reservation and rewrites the number of special symbol reservation (step Sb4). At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the hold display device 22 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 subtraction. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs to the effect control CPU 31a a hold number command that can specify the special symbol hold number after one subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a, among the various random number values stored in the main control RAM 30c, stores the random number values stored first (the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol random number, the reach determination random number). , And a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution) are acquired (step Sb5).

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number value matches the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state (step Sb6). More specifically, in step Sb6, the main control CPU 30a refers to the probability variation flag to determine whether or not it is in the probability variation state. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number obtained in step Sb5 with the jackpot determination value in the current gaming state, and determines whether or not both values match. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a functions as a hit determination means for performing a jackpot determination as a hit determination when the start condition is satisfied by performing the process of step Sb6 in the special symbol start process.

  When the value of the big hit determination random number matches the value of the big hit determination value (step Sb6: YES), the main control CPU 30a makes a big hit with a special symbol based on the value of the big hit symbol random number read out in the process of step Sb5 described above. From the symbols, a definite stop symbol to be determinated and stopped by the special symbol display device 11 is determined (step Sb7). As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the type of jackpot game is specified by the jackpot symbol of the special symbol, the main control CPU 30a that performs the process of step Sb7 has a positive result of the jackpot determination. In this case, it can be said that the type of jackpot and the type of jackpot game to be given are determined.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the big hit effect based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number read out in the process of step Sb5 described above (step Sb8). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb9.

  On the other hand, if the value of the jackpot determination random number does not match the jackpot determination value (step Sb6: NO), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination based on the value of the reach determination random number (step Sb10). More specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the reach determination random number value acquired from the main control RAM 30c in step Sb5 described above matches the reach determination value.

  When the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value match (step Sb10: YES), the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as a fixed stop symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop on the special symbol display device 11 (step Sb10: YES). Sb11). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern for the off-reach effect based on the random number for variation pattern distribution read out in the process of step Sb5 described above (step Sb12). Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb9.

  On the other hand, if the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match (step Sb10: NO), the main control CPU 30a determines a deviating symbol as a definite stop symbol to be deterministically stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 11. (Step Sb13). Next, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern for the offending effect based on the variation pattern distribution random number read out in the process of step Sb5 described above (step Sb14). At this time, the main control CPU 30a displays the variation pattern HP1 when the number of special symbol reservation is 0, the variation pattern HP2 when the number of special symbol reservation is 1 or 2, and the variation pattern HP3 when the number of special symbol reservation is 3. decide.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a proceeds to step Sb9. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern from a plurality of types of variation patterns based on the determination result of the jackpot determination by performing the processing of steps Sb8, Sb12, and Sb14 in the special symbol start processing. Functions as a variation pattern selection means.

  In step Sb9, the main control CPU 30a executes various processes related to the symbol variation game, such as outputting a predetermined control command to the effect control board 31 at a predetermined timing. First, the main control CPU 30a outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the variation of the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a starts measuring the variation time of the special symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  Note that, in a process different from the special symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a displays the determined fixed stop symbol as a fixed stop display when the variation time set in the specified variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a instructs to stop changing the decorative symbols when the variation time set in the designated variation pattern has elapsed, and outputs an all symbol stop command for displaying the symbol combination in a fixed stop state.

Next, the jackpot process will be described.
In the big hit process, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of big hit game to be given based on the big hit symbol of the special symbol determined when the positive determination is made. The main control CPU 30a starts control of the specified jackpot game after the special symbol variation game is finished, and outputs a predetermined control command to the effect control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing.

  More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command that instructs execution of the opening effect. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. In addition, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening solenoid SOL2 to open the big prize opening door 21 with the start of the round game to open the big prize opening 19, and in accordance with any of the end conditions. In response to such establishment, the special winning opening door 21 is closed to close the special winning opening 19. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect. The main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give a certain probability change state based on the type of the special big hit symbol. When assigning the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is imparted to the main probability variation flag. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the probability variation state is not imparted to the main probability variation flag, and erases the value of the probability variation number.

  Further, when the big hit game is terminated, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the variable state based on the type of the special big hit symbol. When assigning the variable state, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is provided in the main operation flag. In addition, when the main control CPU 30a specifies that the variable state with the number of operations determined from the special symbol jackpot symbol, the main control RAM 30c stores the number of operations that can be specified from the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a rewrites the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c by one every time the special symbol variation game is executed. Then, when the number of times of operation becomes 0 as a result of subtracting 1 from the main control CPU 30a, it indicates that the variable state is not given with the end of the special symbol variation game where the number of times of operation becomes 0. Set the value to the main operating flag. When the big hit game is awarded, the main control CPU 30a sets a value indicating that the variable state is not given to the main action flag and deletes the value of the number of actions.

Next, the normal symbol input process will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes a normal symbol input process every predetermined control cycle.
In the normal symbol input process, when the game ball enters the operation gate 25 and the detection signal output from the gate sensor SE4 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a stores the detection signal in the main control RAM 30c. A first normal hold determination is made as to whether or not the number of normal symbol holds is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the determination result of the first normal hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of normal symbol hold and rewrites the number of normal symbol hold. After that, the main control CPU 30a obtains the normal hit determination random number value from the random number generation circuit 30d, and stores the obtained random number value in the order in which the random number values are stored and first. The random number is stored in the main control RAM 30c so that it can be specified. When the determination result of the first normal hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the normal symbol hold number exceeding the upper limit number and does not acquire the value of the normal hit determination random number.

Next, the normal symbol start process will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a normal symbol variation game start condition is satisfied. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a affirmatively determines the normal start determination when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and when the normal hit game is not being executed. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is being executed or when the normal hit game is being played, the normal start determination is negative.

  When the determination result of the normal start determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if the determination result of the normal start determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a performs the second normal hold determination as to whether or not the normal symbol hold count is greater than zero. When the determination result of the second normal hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second normal hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a is used for the normal hit determination stored first in the random number for normal hit determination stored in the main control RAM 30c. Get a random value.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a performs a normal hit determination as to whether or not the acquired normal hit determination random number value matches the normal hit determination value in the current gaming state. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a refers to the main operation flag to determine whether or not it is in a variable state. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the acquired value of the normal hit determination random number with the normal hit determination value in the current gaming state, and determines whether or not both values match. By selecting the normal hit determination value according to the gaming state, the probability of being positively determined by the normal hit determination (winning probability) varies with a high probability during the variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for a normal symbol that defines a variation time of a normal symbol variation game. At this time, when the gaming state is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for the normal symbol that defines the first variation time (for example, 5 seconds), while the gaming state is the variation state. In this case, a variation pattern for a normal symbol that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time is selected. By selecting a variation pattern having a different variation time according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol variation game is shortened during the variation state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 24 to execute the normal symbol variation game according to the determined variation pattern. The main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 24 to confirm and stop the normal hit symbol display when the normal hit determination is affirmatively determined when the fluctuation time set for the normal symbol fluctuation pattern has elapsed. If the normal hit determination is negative, the off-normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 24 as a fixed stop.

  When the normal hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close door 18 in accordance with a predetermined operation pattern after the normal symbol variation game ends (after the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped). In the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the door 18 for the first number of times (one time in the present embodiment) for the first opening time (0.2 seconds in the present embodiment). . On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a moves the open / close door 18 to the second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in this embodiment) and more than the first number. The opening operation is performed twice (three times in this embodiment). By controlling the opening operation of the door 18 with different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the door 18 becomes longer during the change state.

  Next, various processes executed by the effect control CPU 31a of the effect control board 31 will be described based on the effect control program. When the effect control CPU 31a receives a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the effect control CPU 31a executes various processes in accordance with the control command.

First, the decorative symbol variation process will be described.
In the decorative symbol variation process, when the special symbol designating command is input, the effect control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on the decorative symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped on the rendering display device 13 based on the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designating command. To do. The effect control CPU 31a determines a jackpot symbol combination when the final stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a jackpot symbol.

  In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the effect control CPU 31a uses a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 13 based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. To decide. In other words, the effect control CPU 31a determines the combination of symbols of the detachment reach when the designated final stop symbol is a detachment symbol and the variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is designated. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier design, and the variation pattern for the outlier effect is designated, the effect control CPU 31a determines the outlier symbol combination.

  In addition, when the variation control designation command is input, the effect control CPU 31a starts the variation display of the ornament symbols of all symbol sequences, and controls the display contents of the effect display device 13 so that the ornament symbol variation game is started. The effect control CPU 31a selects an effect pattern that can specify the specific effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the input variation pattern designation command, and identifies the selected effect pattern. The display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled so that the decorative symbol variation game is displayed with the effect content. The effect pattern selection process for selecting the effect pattern will be described in detail later. Then, the effect control CPU 31a controls the effect display device 13 so that the determined decorative symbols are displayed in a definite stop when the all symbols stop command is input. Thus, the effect control CPU 31a functions as a game control means for controlling the effect display device 13 based on the variation pattern selected by the main control CPU 30a and displaying the decorative symbol variation game.

Next, the effect pattern selection process will be described.
In the effect pattern selection process, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been input. The effect control CPU 31a ends the effect pattern selection process when no variation pattern designation command is input. On the other hand, when the variation control designation command is input, the production control CPU 31a produces an effect from a plurality of types (16 types in the present embodiment) of production patterns that can specify the specific content of the decorative symbol variation game. Select a pattern.

Here, the effect pattern will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 10, from the viewpoint of a rough scenario in an ornamental symbol variation game, a plurality of types of effect patterns include a normal scenario-based effect pattern, a shortened scenario-based effect pattern, and an ultra-shortened scenario-based effect pattern. And can be classified. The effect pattern of the normal scenario system can specify the effect contents in which the first stop display of the first decorative symbols in the left and right symbol sequences is performed in the normal variation mode. The effect pattern of the shortened scenario system can specify the contents of the effect in which the temporary stop display of the first decorative symbol in the left and right symbol sequences is performed according to the shortened variation mode. The effect pattern of the ultra-shortened scenario system can identify the effect contents in which the first stop display of the first decorative symbols in the left and right symbol sequences is performed according to the ultra-shortened variation mode.

  In the present embodiment, the production patterns EP1, EP4a, EP4b, EP7a, EP7b can be classified into the normal scenario system. Production patterns EP2a, EP2b, EP5a, EP5b, EP8a, and EP8b can be classified into the shortened scenario system. Production patterns EP3, EP6a, EP6b, EP9a, and EP9b can be classified into the ultra-shortened scenario system.

  Further, the plurality of types of effect patterns can be classified into a normal development type effect pattern and a special development type effect pattern from the viewpoint of development (effect contents) in the decorative symbol variation game. The effect pattern of the normal development system can specify the contents of the effect for displaying the NR effect and the SP effect by displaying the reach state according to any of the normal variation mode, the shortening variation mode, and the super-shortening variation mode. The effect pattern of the special development system can specify the contents of the effect for displaying the non-reach state and executing the re-change effect or the turn effect by any one of the normal variation mode, the shortened variation mode, and the ultra-short variation mode. In the present embodiment, the production patterns EP1, EP2a, EP3, EP4a to EP9a can be classified into the normal development system. Further, the special development systems can be classified into effect patterns EP2b, EP4b to EP9b.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, the effect pattern EP1 is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern HP1 is designated. When the decorative pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP1 displays the non-reach state by varying the decorative symbol in the normal variation mode, and then displays the decorative symbol in the middle symbol row 8 seconds after the start of the decorative symbol variation game. The contents of the effect of displaying the combination of symbols once out of display are specified.

  As shown in FIGS. 11B and 11C, the effect patterns EP2a and EP2b are effect patterns that can be selected when the variation pattern HP2 is designated. When the decorative pattern variation game is started, the effect patterns EP2a and EP2b are displayed in a non-reach state by varying the decorative symbol according to the shortened variation mode, and then the middle symbol row 5.5 seconds after the start of the decorative symbol variation game. The decoration content is specified by temporarily displaying the decorative symbols on the screen and displaying the off-the-spot symbol combinations. In addition, the effect pattern EP2b displays the effect for one second until the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed on the left and right symbol rows and then the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed on the middle symbol row, and finally [special]. The content of the effect that temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols other than the decorative symbols is formed. That is, the performance pattern EP2b specifies the execution of the squeak effect by the failure pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 11D, the effect pattern EP3 is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern HP3 is designated. When the decoration pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP3 displays the non-reach state by varying the decoration pattern according to the super shortened variation mode, and then displays the decoration pattern in the middle symbol row 3 seconds after the start of the decoration pattern variation game. Is temporarily displayed, and the contents of the effect for displaying the off-set symbol combination are specified.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, the effect pattern EP4a is an effect pattern that can be selected when any one of the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 is designated. When the decoration pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP4a displays the reach state by changing the decoration pattern according to the normal variation mode, and then displays the NR effect and finally displays a combination of symbols that are out of play or jackpot. The contents of the production are specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP4a, the pre-reach notice effect E1 can be displayed for 7 seconds from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the normal reach timing T3.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the effect pattern EP4b is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern HP5 is designated. In the effect pattern EP4b, when the decorative pattern change game is started, the decorative pattern is changed according to the normal change mode, and the chance pattern is displayed. Then, after the re-change effect (5 seconds) due to the failure pattern, the final pattern is changed. The production contents for displaying the combination are specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP4b, the pre-reach notice effect E1 can be displayed for seven seconds from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the normal reach timing T3.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, the effect pattern EP5b is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern HP5 is designated. When the decorative pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP5b displays the non-reach state by changing the decorative pattern according to the shortened variation mode, and then displays the chance chance through the sword effect (1 second) by the success pattern, Furthermore, the content of the effect which finally displays the symbol combination of the deviation after the re-variation effect (7.5 seconds) by the failure pattern is specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP5b, the pre-reach notice effect is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the shortened reach timing T2.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, the effect pattern EP5a is an effect pattern that can be selected when any one of the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 is designated. When the decoration pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP5a displays the reach state by changing the decoration pattern according to the shortened variation mode, and then displays the NR effect and finally displays a combination of symbols that are out of play or jackpot. The contents of the production are specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP5a, the pre-reach notice effect E1 is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the shortened reach timing T2, while the shortened reach timing T2 has elapsed. The post-reach notice effect can be displayed for 3.5 seconds until the NR effect start timing T4.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, the effect pattern EP6b is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation pattern HP5 is designated. When the decorative pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP6b is displayed in a chance by displaying the chance pattern by changing the decorative pattern according to the super shortened variation mode. The contents of the effect to display the symbol combination are specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP6b, the pre-reach notice effect is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the normal reach timing T3.

  As shown in FIG. 13C, the effect pattern EP6a is an effect pattern that can be selected when any one of the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 is designated. When the decoration pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP6a displays the reach state by changing the decoration pattern according to the super-shortening variation mode, and then displays the NR effect and finally displays the symbol combination that is out of place or the big hit. The production contents to be performed are specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP6a, the pre-reach notice effect E1 is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the ultra-shortened reach timing T1, while the ultra-shortened reach timing T1 has elapsed. After reaching the NR effect start timing T4, the post-reach notice effect can be displayed for 6 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the effect pattern EP7a is an effect pattern that can be selected when any one of the variation patterns HP6 and HP9 is designated. For the effect pattern EP7a, when the decorative design variation game is started, the reach design is displayed by changing the decorative design according to the normal variation mode, and then the NR production and the SP production are displayed, and finally the combination of the winning symbol combination The content of the effect to display is specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP7a, the pre-reach notice effect E1 can be displayed for seven seconds from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the normal reach timing T3.

  As shown in FIG. 14B, the effect pattern EP7b is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation patterns HP7 and HP10 are designated. When the effect pattern EP7b is started, after the decorative pattern change game is started, the decorative pattern is changed according to the normal change mode and the chances are displayed, and then the reach state is displayed after the re-change effect (5 seconds) by the success pattern. The SP content is displayed, and the content of the effect that finally displays the symbol combination that is out of place or jackpot is specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP7b, the pre-reach notice effect E1 can be displayed for 7 seconds from the start of the decorative symbol variation game to the normal reach timing T3.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the effect pattern EP8a is an effect pattern that can be selected when any one of the variation patterns HP6 and HP9 is designated. For the effect pattern EP8a, when the decorative symbol variation game is started, the decorative symbol is varied according to the shortened variation mode and the reach state is displayed, and then the NR effect and the SP effect are displayed, and finally the combination of symbols that are out of play or jackpot The content of the effect to display is specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP8a, the pre-reach notice effect E1 is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the shortened reach timing T2, while the shortened reach timing T2 has elapsed. The post-reach notice effect can be displayed for 3.5 seconds until the NR effect start timing T4.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the effect pattern EP8b is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation patterns HP7 and HP10 are designated. The effect pattern EP8b displays the non-reach state by changing the decorative pattern according to the shortened change mode, and then displays the chance eye through the turn effect (1 second) and the re-change effect (7.5 seconds by the success pattern). ), The reach state is displayed, the SP effect is further displayed, and the content of the effect for finally displaying the symbol combination of the losing or the big hit is specified. Note that, in the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP8b, the pre-reach notice effect E1 is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the shortened reach timing T2.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the effect pattern EP9a is an effect pattern that can be selected when any of the variation patterns HP6 and HP9 is designated. For the effect pattern EP9a, when the decorative design variation game is started, the reach design is displayed by changing the decorative design according to the super-shortening variation mode, and then the NR effect and the SP effect are displayed, and finally, the symbol of the lost or big hit The production contents for displaying the combination are specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP9a, the pre-reach notice effect E1 is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the ultra-shortened reach timing T1, while the ultra-shortened reach timing T1 has elapsed. After reaching the NR effect start timing T4, the post-reach notice effect can be displayed for 6 seconds.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, the effect pattern EP9b is an effect pattern that can be selected when the variation patterns HP7 and HP10 are designated. When the decoration pattern variation game is started, the effect pattern EP9b displays the chance state by changing the decoration pattern according to the super shortened variation mode, and then displays the reach state through the re-variation effect (10 seconds) by the success pattern. At the same time, the effect contents for displaying the SP effect and finally displaying the symbol combination that is out of place or the big hit is specified. In the decorative symbol variation game based on the effect pattern EP9b, the pre-reach notice effect E1 is not displayed between the start of the decorative symbol variation game and the normal reach timing T3.

  Then, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the effect distribution random number value from the effect control RAM 31c, and the obtained random number value, the special symbol hold number that can be specified from the hold number command, and the variation pattern designation command. An effect pattern is selected by referring to the effect pattern distribution table based on the variation pattern specified by the above. The effect pattern distribution table is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect pattern distribution table is divided into combinations of the variation pattern and the number of special symbols reserved, and the value of the random number for effect distribution is the value of the random number for each effect pattern. A predetermined number is distributed among the numerical values that can be taken.

  According to the distribution mode of the random number for effect distribution in the effect pattern distribution table, the effect pattern EP1 is selected when the variation pattern HP1 is designated. According to the production pattern distribution table, when the variation pattern HP2 is designated, one of the production patterns EP2a and EP2b is selected with an equal probability. According to the production pattern distribution table, the production pattern EP3 is selected when the variation pattern HP3 is designated.

  In addition, according to the production pattern distribution table, when any of the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 is designated, any of the production patterns EP4a to EP6a is selected. According to the effect pattern allocation table, the effect pattern EP4a is obtained when the number of special symbol reservations is 0, the effect pattern EP5a is obtained when the number of special symbol reservations is 1 or 2, and the effect pattern EP6a is obtained when the number of special symbol reservations is 3. It is easier to select.

  According to the production pattern distribution table, when the variation pattern HP5 is designated, any one of the production patterns EP4b to EP6b is selected with an equal probability regardless of the number of special symbol reservations. According to the production pattern distribution table, when any one of the variation patterns HP6 and HP9 is designated, any one of the production patterns EP7a to EP9a is selected. According to the production pattern distribution table, the production pattern EP7a is obtained when the number of special symbol reservations is 0, the production pattern EP8a is produced when the number of special symbol reservations is 1 or 2, and the production pattern EP9a is produced when the number of special symbol reservations is 3. It is easier to select.

  According to the production pattern distribution table, when any one of the variation patterns HP7 and HP10 is designated, any one of the production patterns EP7b to EP9b is selected with an equal probability. Accordingly, the effect control CPU 31a, when viewed as a whole of the effect pattern selection process, has a super-shortened scenario system when the number of special symbol reservations exceeds two as the predetermined number of times, compared to when it does not exceed twice. Control for selecting an effect pattern with high probability and control for selecting an effect pattern of a normal scenario system with high probability are possible.

  Next, the effect control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the notice effect by lottery using a predetermined random number value. Further, when it is determined that the notice effect is to be executed, the effect control CPU 31a determines the type of the notice effect to be executed. More specifically, the effect control CPU 31a acquires the effect distribution random number value from the effect control RAM 31c, and the obtained random number value, the determined effect pattern, and the change designated by the change pattern designation command. An effect pattern is selected by referring to the notice effect distribution table based on the pattern. The notice effect distribution table is stored in the effect control ROM 31b.

  The notice distribution table is divided into combinations of variation patterns and production patterns, and for each of the notice effects, a random number for the effect distribution is a predetermined number of values that can be taken by the random number. It is distributed. According to the distribution mode of the random numbers for effect distribution in the notice effect distribution table, when the effect patterns EP1, EP2a, EP2b, EP3, EP5b, EP6b, EP8b, EP9b are determined, the general notice effect E7 is It is determined. Also, according to the notice effect distribution table, when the effect patterns EP4a, EP4b, EP7a, EP7b are determined, the pre-reach notice effect E1 is determined.

  According to the notice effect distribution table, when the effect patterns EP5a and EP8a are determined, one of the after-reach notice effects E2 and E4 is determined. In the notice effect distribution table, the value of the random number for effect distribution is set so that the determination ratio becomes higher when the jackpot variation pattern occupying the entire determination ratio is specified in the order of the notification effect after reach E2 <E4. It is distributed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the after-reach notice effect E2 <E4 becomes a notice effect with a high jackpot expectation degree.

  Further, according to the notice effect distribution table, when the effect patterns EP6a and EP9a are determined, any one of the after-reach notice effects E3, E5, and E6 is determined. In the notice effect distribution table, the random number for effect distribution is set so that the decision ratio becomes higher when the jackpot variation pattern occupying the entire decision ratio is specified in the order of the notice effect after reach E3 <E5 <E6. The value is distributed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the after-reach notice effect E3 <E5 <E6 becomes a notice effect with a high jackpot expectation degree.

  Then, when the production control CPU 31a determines the production pattern, whether or not to execute the announcement production, and the type in which the announcement production is executed, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command, the production display device 13 according to these decision items, and The game SP is executed by controlling the speaker SP. That is, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 13 so that the decorative symbol variation game is performed with the variation content identifiable from the determined effect pattern. In addition, when executing the announcement effect, the effect control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 13 so that the determined type of the announcement effect is executed in a period that can be specified from the decided effect pattern. Similarly, the effect control CPU 31a controls the audio output content of the speaker SP so that the effect control CPU 31a executes the notice effect of the determined type during a period that can be specified from the effect pattern. To do.

  Further, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the post-reach notice effect E6, and when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated by the variation pattern designation command, every time the operation signal is input from the effect button BT. In addition, the display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled so that the display mode changes to the next stage. In addition, when the effect control CPU 31a executes the post-reach notice effect E6, when the change pattern for the reach effect is specified by the change pattern specification command, the operation signal from the effect button BT is greater than the first number. The display content of the effect display device 13 is controlled so that the display mode changes to the next stage every time it is input twice. The effect control CPU 31a determines the first number and the second number by lottery. Therefore, in the post-reach notice effect E6, it is possible to recognize the big hit expectation degree from the number of operations of the effect button BT required to change the display mode.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 31a of the present embodiment displays the reach state after the normal reach timing T3 has elapsed since the start of the decorative symbol variation game, and the reach until the normal reach timing T3 has elapsed. The first effect control for displaying the previous notice effect E1 is possible. In the first effect control, the effect control CPU 31a displays the reach state by changing the decorative design according to the normal change mode.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a displays the reach state after the elapse of the ultra-short reach timing T1 from the start of the decorative symbol variation game, and displays the reach notification after the reach state is displayed. It is configured to be possible. In the second effect control, the effect control CPU 31a displays the reach state by changing the decorative symbol in a super shortened change mode.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 31a displays the chance chance after the normal reach timing T3 from the start of the decorative symbol variation game, and then displays the re-variation effect, and reaches the reach state or non-reach through the re-variation effect. First special effect control for displaying the state is possible. Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the chance chance after the elapse of the ultra-short reach timing T1 from the start of the decorative symbol variation game, and then displays the re-variation effect and also reaches the reach state or not through the re-variation effect. Second special effect control for displaying the reach state is possible. The re-change effect effect time (5 seconds) in the first special effect control is the first effect time (7 seconds) compared to the re-change effect effect time (10 seconds) in the second special effect control. A short time is set corresponding to the difference in the second effect time (2 seconds). Further, the effect control CPU 31a displays the non-chance eyes after the elapse of the shortened reach timing T2 to display the beat effect, displays the chance eyes or the non-chance eyes through the beat effect, and displays the chance eyes. The third special effect control for changing the displayed chance eye again to display the reach state is further possible.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above will be described.
In the effect display device 13, when the decorative symbol variation game is performed in the normal variation mode, the reach state is displayed at the normal reach timing T3 and the NR effect or the SP effect is displayed, and the chance at the normal reach timing T3. And a situation where a re-change effect is displayed. Then, in the effect display device 13, the re-variation effect becomes a success pattern, the reach state is displayed and the SP effect is displayed, and the re-change effect becomes a failure pattern, and the decorative design changes without displaying the reach state. There may be situations where the game ends.

  Further, in the effect display device 13, when the decorative symbol variation game is performed in the ultra-shortened variation mode, the reach state is displayed at the ultra-shortened reach timing T1, and the NR effect or the SP effect is displayed, and the ultra-shortened reach timing. There may be a situation in which a chance chance is displayed at T1 and a re-change effect is displayed. In this case, in the effect display device 13, the re-variation effect becomes a success pattern, the reach state is displayed and the SP effect is displayed, and the re-change effect becomes a failure pattern, and the decorative pattern is displayed without displaying the reach state. A situation may occur in which the variable game is terminated.

  Further, in the effect display device 13, when the decorative symbol variation game is played in the shortened variation mode, the reach state is displayed at the shortened reach timing T2, and the NR effect or the SP effect is displayed. There may be a situation where a chance eye is displayed and a whirling effect is displayed. Further, in the effect display device 13, the turn effect is a success pattern, the situation in which the chance effect is displayed and then the re-change effect is displayed, and the turn effect is a failure pattern, and the decorative pattern is displayed without the chance eye being displayed. A situation may occur in which the variable game is terminated. Further, in the effect display device 13, the re-variation effect becomes a success pattern, the reach state is displayed and the SP effect is displayed, and the re-change effect becomes a failure pattern, and the decorative design changes without the reach state being displayed. There may be situations where the game ends.

  When the effect patterns EP4a and EP7a are determined, the effect display device 13 displays the decoration pattern in a normal variation manner so that the reach state is displayed at the normal reach timing T3. The pre-reach notice effect E1 can be displayed for 7 seconds after the start of the period until the normal reach timing T3 elapses. On the other hand, when the effect patterns EP6a and EP9a are determined, the effect display device 13 displays the reach state at the ultra-short reach timing T1, and the NR effect start timing from the ultra-short reach timing T1 after the reach state is displayed. Any of the post-reach notice effects E3, E5, E6 can be displayed for 6 seconds until T4.

  Further, the effect patterns EP4a and EP6a of this embodiment can be selected when the variation patterns HP4 and HP8 are determined, and the effect patterns EP7a and EP9a are selected when the variation patterns HP6 and HP9 are determined. Is possible. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the reach state is displayed at the normal reach timing T3 and the pre-reach notice effect E1 is displayed, and the reach state is displayed at the ultra-short reach timing T1 and the pre-reach notice A situation in which any of the effects E3, E5, E6 is displayed can be created based on the same variation pattern.

  And in the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when a normal scenario-type production pattern is selected, it is possible to secure the production time of the notice production before the reach, so that the pre-reach notice effect is displayed. It has become. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the production pattern of the shortened scenario system or the production pattern of the ultra-shortened scenario system is selected, it is difficult to sufficiently secure the production time of the notice effect before reaching, A notice effect after reach is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the notice effect can be displayed without a sense of incongruity even when the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in any of the normal variation mode, the shortening variation mode, and the super-shortening variation mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the production time from when the reach state is displayed to when the NR production is started differs depending on which of the production pattern of the shortened scenario system and the production pattern of the ultra-shortened scenario system is selected. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when a shortened scenario system effect pattern is selected, a post-reach notice effect with 3.5 seconds set as the effect time is displayed, while an ultra-short scenario effect is displayed. When the pattern is selected, a post-reach notice effect with 6 seconds set as the effect time is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the decorative symbol is variably displayed in either the shortened variation mode or the super-shortened variation mode, the notification effect is displayed over the time from when the reach state is displayed until the NR effect is started. It is possible to suppress the notice effect during the decorative symbol variation game from being interrupted.

  In the present embodiment, depending on whether the production pattern of the normal scenario system or the production pattern of the ultra-short scenario system is selected, the production time from displaying the chance eye until displaying the reach state or the non-reach state Is different. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a super-shortening scenario-type production pattern is selected, a re-variation production for 10 seconds is displayed, while when a normal scenario-type production pattern is selected. The re-change effect for 5 seconds is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the decorative design is displayed in a variable manner in either the normal variation mode or the ultra-short variation mode, the time until the reach state or non-reach state is displayed after the chance eye is displayed. The re-variation effect is displayed, and the re-change effect in the decorative symbol variation game can be prevented from being interrupted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only when a shortened scenario-type effect pattern is selected, the effect of whether or not to display the chance eye is displayed. For this reason, when the decorative symbol is displayed variably in the shortened variation mode, there is a possibility that the decorative symbol variation game may be played in a different development from the case where the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the normal variation mode or the super-shortened variation mode. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Further, in the effect display device 13, in the case where the determination result of the reach determination is negative, the effect pattern EP1 when the special symbol reservation number is 0, and the effect patterns EP2a and EP2b when the special symbol reservation number is 1 or 2. When the special symbol holding number is 3, the decorative symbol variation game is displayed in the effect pattern EP3. Similarly, in the effect display device 13, when the number of special symbol reservations is 0, the special symbol reservation number is in a normal scenario type effect pattern, and when the number of special symbol reservations is 1 or 2, the special symbol reservation number is in a shortened scenario type effect pattern. In the case of 3, the ornamental symbol variation game is easily displayed with a super-shortening scenario system effect pattern. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol variation game for the outlier effect, the outreach reach effect, and the big hit effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed according to the variation pattern according to the number of special symbol reservations, and the special symbol is displayed to the player It can suppress giving a sense of incongruity by becoming a variation mode not related to the number of holds. In the present embodiment, when the number of special symbol reservations exceeds 2, it is possible to create a situation where the variation time is shortened.

The pachinko gaming machine configured as described above has the following effects.
(1) The reach state is displayed after the normal reach timing T3 has elapsed, the pre-reach notice effect is displayed before the reach state is displayed, and the reach state is displayed after the ultra-short reach timing T1 has elapsed. In addition, it is possible to create a situation in which the pre-reach notice effect is displayed after the reach state is displayed based on the same variation pattern. Therefore, while suppressing an increase in the types of variation patterns, it is possible to give variations to the development of the decorative symbol variation game and improve the interest of the player.

  (2) In this embodiment, when the number of decorative symbol variation games on hold (that is, the number of special symbol suspensions) exceeds 2, the situation is created as if the variation time is shortened, and the game effect is produced. As a result, it is possible to suppress the feeling of being extended.

  (3) Since the reach state may be displayed even if the symbol is changed in the same variation manner as the variation manner of the variation pattern for the offending effect, the decoration based on the variation pattern for the offending effect Even in the symbol variation game, the player can have a sense of expectation.

  (4) Since the player recognizes whether or not the reach state is displayed by the re-variation effect, the variation of the effect contents in the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the variation pattern for the jackpot effect Can be further expanded. And, the effect time of the re-variation effect when the decorative design is variably displayed in the normal variation mode is compared with the reach time of the re-variation effect when the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the ultra-short variation mode. Since it is set to a short time corresponding to the difference in the production time, it is possible to appropriately execute each re-variation production and suppress the production from being interrupted.

  (5) When the decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner due to the shortened variation mode, there is a possibility that a chance eye will be displayed through a roaring effect, and even if a decorative symbol different from the chance eye is displayed, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player who is expected to display the reach state. And while suppressing the kind of variation pattern increasing, a variation can be given to development of a decoration design variation game, and a player's interest can be improved.

  (6) The effect pattern for displaying the chance eye can be selected with an equal probability that the effect patterns of each scenario system. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to adjust the selection rate of the production pattern according to the number of the decorative symbol variation games that are on hold, and the production pattern can be easily selected.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
-The decorative symbol variation game displayed on the effect display device 13 may be performed by variably displaying decorative symbols with two symbol sequences, or may be performed with variably displaying decorative symbols with four or more symbol sequences. If the reach state is a state in which a big hit can be recognized in a combination of a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and a decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the remaining one symbol row, the symbol row for displaying the reach state The number of is not questioned.

  Any of the variation patterns HP1 to HP3 may be omitted as the variation pattern for the offending effect. In this case, the scenario-type effect pattern associated with the variation pattern to be omitted may be omitted. Further, in addition to the fluctuation patterns HP1 to HP3, a fluctuation pattern for specifying a super-shortening deviation fluctuation that temporarily displays the decorative symbols on the left and right symbol rows at a timing before the ultra-shortening reach timing T1 may be provided. In this case, it is preferable to provide an effect pattern that displays the decorative symbols in a variably reduced manner.

-You may change the number of fluctuation patterns for outlier reach production and variation patterns for jackpot production.
The stop timing of each symbol sequence in the normal variation mode, the shortened variation mode, and the ultra-short variation mode may be changed as appropriate. In this case, it is good to change the production time of each notice effect according to the change of the reach timing in each variation mode.

-There may be two or more types of pre-reach notice effects, and there may be one or four kinds of post-reach notice effects.
-The execution mode of each notice effect may be changed. That is, the notice effect may be executed by combining one or more of the display effect by the effect display device 13, the sound effect by the speaker SP, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp LA, the movable object effect by the effect movable body, and the like. All the notice effects may be notice effects that do not use the effect button BT.

  The production patterns EP4b to EP9b may be omitted. In other words, the turn effect and the re-change effect may be omitted. Even if comprised in this way, a notice effect can be displayed, giving a change to the timing which displays a reach state by each change mode.

-A production pattern of production contents including a roaring production may be provided as the production pattern of the normal scenario system or the production pattern of the ultra-shortening scenario system.
The effect control CPU 31a may select the effect patterns EP4b to EP9b according to the number of special symbols retained in the same manner as the effect patterns EP4a to EP9a.

  The effect control CPU 31a may select the effect patterns EP4a to EP9a with the same probability regardless of the number of special symbol reservations, as in the case of the effect patterns EP4b to EP9b.

  The CPU 31a for effect control selects the effect pattern of the normal scenario system with the same probability regardless of the number of special symbol reservations, while when the number of special symbol reservations is large (when the number exceeds the predetermined number) A pattern may be selected with high probability. In addition, the effect control CPU 31a selects the super-shortened scenario system effect pattern with an equal probability regardless of the number of special symbol reservations, while the number of special symbol reservations is large (when the number exceeds the predetermined number). An effect pattern may be selected with a low probability.

The effect control CPU 31a may be able to select the effect patterns EP4a to EP9a, EP4b to EP9b based on the same variation pattern.
The effect time of the re-change effect in the first special effect control is the first effect time (7 seconds) and the second effect time (2 seconds) compared to the effect time of the re-change effect in the second special effect control. It is not necessary to shorten the time completely matching the difference, and it may be changed within a range in which it is difficult for the player to recognize.

  -The type of jackpot game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the content of the effect in the big hit game, the prescribed number of rounds, the prescribed round time, the prescribed number of rounds, the game state after the big hit game, etc. may be changed.

-Apart from the big hit game, a small hit game as a win game for opening the big winning opening 19 may be provided.
-While the first special symbol variation game is performed in response to the detection of the game ball entering the first start port 14, the second special symbol variation game is triggered by the detection of the game ball entering the second start port 16. May be performed. In this case, the second special symbol variation game may be preferentially executed, or each special symbol variation game may be executed in the order of entry into each starting port.

  The main control CPU 30a may output a control command that can specify the type of jackpot instead of the special symbol designation command. This control command is a command set for each type of jackpot, and the type of special symbol cannot be specified. When a variation pattern is set for each type of jackpot, the effect control CPU 31a may grasp the type of jackpot based on the variation pattern designation command.

  The production control board 31 is a sub-general control board, and separately from the production control board 31, the display control board that specially controls the production display device 13, the audio control board that specially controls the speaker SP, and the decoration lamp LA A lamp control board to be controlled may be provided.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine that uses only special symbols. In this case, the special symbol variation game may be displayed on the effect display device 13.
-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) which gives a game in response to a game ball passing a specific area.

-It may be embodied in a gaming machine different from a pachinko gaming machine such as a pachinko slot machine.
In the following, technical ideas that can be understood from the above embodiment and other examples will be added.

  (A) In the non-specific variation pattern, a third variation time shorter than the first variation time and longer than the second variation time can be specified as the variation time, and the first variation mode and the second variation time can be specified. If the third variation mode different from the variation mode further includes a third non-specific variation pattern that can specify the effect contents that vary the design, and if the specific variation pattern is selected, the game control means, After a non-specific symbol different from the specific symbol is displayed after a third effect time that is shorter than the first effect time and longer than the second effect time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, the specific symbol is displayed. When the suggestion effect indicating whether or not to be displayed is displayed, the non-specific symbol or the specific symbol is displayed through the suggestion effect, and the specific symbol is displayed, the display is performed. Preferably the third is further configured to be able to special effect control for displaying the reach state by varying again specific symbols.

  (B) The variation pattern selection means executes the first effect control and the second effect control with the same probability regardless of the number of the pending symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed. It is preferable that it is comprised.

  HP1 ... fluctuation pattern (non-specific fluctuation pattern, first non-specific fluctuation pattern), HP2 ... fluctuation pattern (non-specific fluctuation pattern, third non-specific fluctuation pattern), HP3 ... fluctuation pattern (non-specific fluctuation pattern, second non-specific fluctuation pattern) Variation pattern), HP5, HP7, HP10 ... variation pattern (specific variation pattern), 13 ... effect display device (game display means), 30 ... main control board, 30a ... main control CPU (hit determination means, variation pattern selection means) ), 31... Effect control board, 31a... CPU for effect control (game control means).

Claims (4)

Game display means capable of displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying symbols. When the determination result of whether or not the game is a hit is positive, a winning game is given after displaying the symbol in the symbol variation game. In the gaming machine to
A hit determination means for performing the hit determination when the start condition is established;
Based on the determination result of the hit determination, a variation pattern is selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns that can specify the variation time from the start of the symbol variation game to the end and the variation content of the symbol variation game. Fluctuation pattern selection means to
Game control means for controlling the game display means based on the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means and displaying the symbol variation game;
The variation pattern includes a specific variation pattern that can identify variation contents including a reach effect performed by displaying a reach state in the symbol variation game,
When the specific variation pattern is selected, the game control means
A first effect control for displaying the reach state after the first effect time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, and for displaying the first game effect during the first effect time;
A second effect in which the reach state is displayed after the second effect time shorter than the first effect time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, and the second game effect is displayed after the reach state is displayed. A gaming machine configured to be capable of controlling.   The game control means, when the number of held symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed exceeds a predetermined number of times, as compared to when the predetermined number of times is not exceeded, 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one of control that executes production control with high probability and control that executes the first production control with low probability is configured to be possible. The variation pattern further includes a non-specific variation pattern that does not display a reach state in the symbol variation game,
The non-specific variation pattern includes a first non-specific variation pattern that can identify the first variation time as the variation time and that can identify the variation content that varies the design according to the first variation mode, and the variation time as the variation time. A second non-specific variation pattern capable of identifying a second variation time shorter than the first variation time and capable of identifying a variation content that varies the symbol in a second variation mode different from the first variation mode. And
In the first effect control, the game control means displays the reach state by changing the symbol according to the first variation mode, while changing the symbol according to the second variation mode in the second effect control. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a reach state is displayed. When the specific variation pattern is selected, the game control means
After displaying the specific symbol different from the reach state after the first effect time has elapsed after starting the symbol variation game, a special effect indicating whether or not the reach state is displayed is displayed. A first special effect control for displaying the reach state or the non-reach state through a special effect;
After the second effect time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, the specific symbol is displayed, the special effect is displayed, and the reach state or the non-reach state is displayed through the special effect. The second special effect control is configured to be possible,
The effect time of the special effect in the first special effect control is shorter than the effect time of the special effect in the second special effect control, corresponding to the difference between the first effect time and the second effect time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is set as described above.