JP2016097004A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving an interest in a performance symbol variation game.SOLUTION: A main display part of a main performance display device 12 can display parent symbols different from special symbols. A sub display part of a sub performance display device 13 can display child symbols different from the special symbols and the parent symbols. A sub control CPU can control a display content of the main display part of the main performance display device 12 and a display content of the sub display part of the sub performance display device 13. The sub control CPU can perform control for executing a parent symbol variation game performed by using the parent symbols, and a child symbol variation game performed by using the child symbols during the execution of one special symbol variation game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing an effect symbol variation game using an effect symbol.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a special symbol variation game executed using a special symbol has been executed. Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, during the execution of the special symbol variation game, an effect symbol variation game that is performed using an effect symbol different from the special symbol is performed on the effect symbol display unit.

  Among such pachinko machines, there is a game in which a plurality of effective lines in which a combination of effect symbols is effective are set in an effect symbol variation game (for example, Patent Document 1). In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, when it is determined that the winning is a winning determination, the winning display result is displayed on at least one effective line among a plurality of effective lines in the effect symbol variation game.

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  However, in such a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of effective lines are set, it is desired to further improve the interest in the effect symbol variation game by devising the effect symbol variation game performed on each effective line. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the effect design variation game.

  A gaming machine for solving the above problems can display a first effect symbol different from the special symbol in a gaming machine capable of executing a special symbol variation game performed using a special symbol based on a determination result of a hit determination. A first effect symbol display unit, a second effect symbol display unit capable of displaying a second effect symbol different from the special symbol and the first effect symbol, the display content of the first effect symbol display unit, Effect symbol control means for controlling the display contents of the second effect symbol display section, and the effect symbol control means is performed using the first effect symbol during execution of one special symbol variation game. The gist is that control for executing the first effect symbol variation game and the second effect symbol variation game performed using the second effect symbol is possible.

  Regarding the gaming machine, the privilege granted when the winning display result is displayed in the second effect symbol variation game includes the first privilege and the second privilege having a higher advantage than the first privilege. It is preferable that at least the first privilege is included, and the privilege that is given when the winning display result is displayed in the first effect design variation game includes the second privilege.

  For the gaming machine, the effect symbol control means emphasizes one effect symbol variation game of the first effect symbol variation game and the second effect symbol variation game in comparison with the other effect symbol variation game. It is preferable that the control executed in the execution mode described above is possible.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest in the effect symbol variation game.

The front view which shows a pachinko game machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows the kind of hit. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows a parent design. (A)-(i) is a schematic diagram which shows a child symbol. The schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the display content of each effect display apparatus in a decoration design fluctuation | variation game. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution aspect of a 1st re-lottery effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution aspect of a 2nd re-lottery effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The schematic diagram which shows a fluctuation pattern and an effect pattern. The schematic diagram which shows the symbol combination which can be displayed in a decoration symbol change game and a re-lottery effect. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution aspect of a decoration symbol change game. (A)-(g) is a schematic diagram which shows a specific example of the execution aspect of a decoration design change game.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine will be described.
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a gaming board YB. On the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a launch handle HD that is operated by the player when launching a game ball onto the game board YB is disposed. Further, on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a decorative lamp LA having a light emitter (for example, LED) (not shown) is disposed. The decoration lamp LA can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “light emission effect”) performed by turning on, blinking, or turning off the light emitter. In addition, a speaker SP capable of outputting various sounds is disposed on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The speaker SP can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “audio effect”) performed by outputting sound.

  The game board YB is provided with a special symbol display device 11 composed of a plurality of light emitting units. The special symbol display device 11 can execute a special symbol variation game performed using the special symbol. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating a result of an internal determination (whether to be described later) whether or not the game is a hit. In addition, the hit determination of this embodiment can also be grasped as a win lottery for determining whether or not a win.

  The special symbol display device 11 displays a special symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. 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. “Variation display” is a state in which the type of symbol to be displayed is changing. “Confirmation stop display” is a state in which the symbol is confirmed and stopped.

  In the special symbol variation game in the present embodiment, a special symbol determined 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 hit determination. That is, in this embodiment, the special symbol variation game can be executed based on the determination result of the hit determination. The special symbol is classified into a winning symbol that can recognize a hit and a miss symbol that can recognize a loss.

  An opening penetrating in the thickness direction of the game board YB is provided in the approximate center of the game board YB, and a frame-shaped display frame HW with various designs is assembled in the opening. ing. The display frame HW has an opening HWa penetrating in the thickness direction of the game board YB.

  In the game board YB, a main effect display device 12 including a main display portion GH1 having a display area capable of displaying various images is disposed on the rear side of the display frame HW. The main display unit GH1 of the main effect display device 12 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. In the present embodiment, the main effect display device 12 is assembled to the game board YB so that the main display part GH1 can be visually recognized from the player side through the opening HWa of the display frame HW.

  The main effect display device 12 can execute an effect (hereinafter referred to as “display effect”) performed by displaying an image. In addition, the main effect display device 12 displays a symbol combination (display result) by changing a plurality of types of decorative symbols in a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in this embodiment) as one of the display effects. The decorative pattern variation game can be executed. In the present embodiment, the main effect display device 12 functions as a game execution unit and a first game execution unit. In addition, the decorative design is a design for production (production design) different from the special design. In the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game corresponds to an effect symbol variation game performed using an effect symbol.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, the decorative symbol variation display is started with the start of the special symbol variation game. In the decorative symbol variation game, the decorative symbol is temporarily stopped before the special symbol variable game is ended, and the decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed when the special symbol variable game is ended. That is, in the present embodiment, the decorative symbol variation game is executed along with the execution of the special symbol variation game. Note that the “temporary stop display” is a state indicating that there is a possibility that the symbol may be variably displayed again, such as a fluctuation state.

  In the decorative symbol variation game, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. More specifically, when the winning symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol variation game, the winning symbol combination (the winning display result) is confirmed and stopped. In addition, in the special symbol variation game, when the off symbol is confirmed and stopped, the off symbol combination (out of display result) is confirmed and stopped. The winning symbol combination in the present embodiment is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the symbol sequences that are confirmed and stopped are the same. In addition, the symbol combination in the present embodiment is a symbol combination in which the decorative symbols of all the symbol rows are not the same.

  Further, in the decorative symbol variation game according to the present embodiment, decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of left column (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol) as viewed from the player side. When the left symbol and the right symbol that are once stopped and displayed are the same, the reach state can be recognized from the symbol combination (such as “1 ↓ 1”, where “↓” indicates a change). In the reach state, the decorative symbols in the specific columns (the left column and the right column in the present embodiment) are temporarily stopped among all the symbol columns, and are temporarily displayed, and the columns other than the specific columns (the middle column in the present embodiment) ) Is displayed in a variable manner.

  In the decorative symbol variation game according to the present embodiment, the reach effect can be executed as one of the display effects after the reach symbol combination is formed and before the symbol combination is confirmed and stopped.

  In the game board YB, a sub effect display device 13 including a sub display unit GH2 having a display area capable of displaying various images is provided separately from the main effect display device 12. The sub display unit GH2 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. Further, the sub display unit GH2 of the present embodiment is a substantially rectangular display unit, and is a display unit smaller than the main display unit GH1.

  In the sub effect display device 13, the upper end of the sub effect display device 13 is arranged along the upper end of the opening HWa of the display frame HW. Further, the sub effect display device 13 is a position where the center in the left-right direction of the sub-display portion GH2 when viewed from the player matches or substantially matches the center in the left-right direction of the main display portion GH1 when viewed from the player. It is arranged.

  The sub effect display device 13 can execute a display effect. Similarly to the main effect display device 12, the sub effect display device 13 can execute a decorative symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of decorative symbols are varied in a plurality of symbol rows and a symbol combination is displayed. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub effect display device 13 functions as a game execution unit and a second game execution unit. The main display portion GH1 and the sub display portion GH2 are both large display portions compared to the display portion of the special symbol display device 11, and the decorative symbols are displayed much larger than the special symbols. For this reason, the player can recognize the hit or deviation from the symbol combination of the decorative symbols displayed exclusively on the main display portion GH1 and the sub display portion GH2. Details of the decorative symbols that can be displayed on each of the effect display devices 12 and 13 and the decorative symbol variation game that can be executed on each of the effect display devices 12 and 13 will be described in detail later.

  A first start unit 15 having a first start port 14 through which a game ball can enter is disposed below the main effect display device 12 in the game board YB. In the first starting unit 15, a first starting port sensor SE <b> 1 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided behind the first starting port 14. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the first start port sensor SE1, the start condition for the special symbol variation game can be established.

  Further, on the game board YB, a second start unit 17 having a second start port 16 into which a game ball can enter is disposed at the lower right of the main effect display device 12. The second starting unit 17 has an opening / closing blade 18 that opens and closes by an operation of the ordinary electric accessory actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 8). The opening / closing blade 18 can be operated in an open state where a game ball can easily enter the second start port 16 and in a closed state where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 16. Further, in the second starting unit 17, a second starting port sensor SE <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided behind the second starting port 16. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the second start port sensor SE2, the start condition of the special symbol variation game can be established.

  Below the second starting unit 17 in the game board YB, a large winning opening unit 20 having a large winning opening 19 into which a game ball can be inserted is disposed. The special prize opening unit 20 has a special prize opening door 21 that opens and closes by the operation of a special prize opening actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 8). In the big prize opening unit 20, when the big prize opening door 21 opens, the big prize opening 19 provided in the big prize opening unit 20 is opened, and a game ball enters the big prize opening unit 20. It becomes possible. Further, a count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered is provided in the back of the special prize opening 19 in the special prize opening unit 20. In the present embodiment, when the game ball is detected by the count sensor SE3, a payout condition for the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls is established.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning determination is made in the winning determination, the winning game is given after the end of the special symbol changing game in which the winning symbol is determined and displayed. In the winning game, the special winning opening 19 is opened, and the entry of the game ball into the special winning entry unit 20 is allowed. For this reason, during the winning game, the player can obtain a chance to establish the winning ball payout condition.

  On the game board YB, a hold display device 22 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed on the lower right side of the main effect display device 12. The hold display device 22 displays the number of on-hold special symbol variation games that have been established but have not yet been executed. 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 composed of a plurality of light emitting units is disposed at the lower right of the main effect display device 12. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game is performed by changing the normal symbol. The normal symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of internal determination (normal hit determination) as to whether or not the normal hit. Note that the normal hit determination of the present embodiment can also be grasped as a normal hit lottery for determining whether or not the hit is normal. The normal symbol display device 24 displays the normal symbol by turning on and off the light emitting unit. 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 displayed as a fixed stop as a display result corresponding to the determination result of the normal hit determination. The normal symbol is classified into a normal hit symbol that can recognize a normal hit and an ordinary off-beat symbol that can usually recognize a deviation.

  In the present embodiment, when the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative, the normal hit game is generated after the normal hit symbol is fixed and stopped in the normal symbol changing game. In the normal hit game, the opening / closing blade 18 is in an open state, and it becomes easy to enter the game ball into the second start port 16 of the second start unit 17. For this reason, during a normal hit game, the player can easily establish the start condition for the special symbol variation game.

  An operation gate 25 is disposed on the right side of the main effect display device 12 in the game board YB. The operation gate 25 is provided with a gate sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 8) that detects a game ball that has entered (passed). In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the operating gate 25 is detected by the gate sensor SE4, whereby the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game can be satisfied.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state in which the probability that the determination result of the hit determination is positive (the hit probability) varies from a low probability to a high probability. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the probability of hitting is likely to change and the hit game is likely to occur compared to a state where the probability variation state is not given (hereinafter referred to as “non-probability variation state”). It becomes a state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a ball entry rate improving function. The entrance rate improvement function is a function of providing an entrance rate improvement state for improving the entrance rate per unit time to the second start port 16. For the control to improve the entrance rate to the second starting port 16, for example, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game is set in a state where the entrance rate improvement state is not given (hereinafter, “non-entrance rate improvement state”). It is also possible to adopt a control that is shorter than “)”. Further, it is possible to adopt a control in which the probability that the determination result of the normal hit determination is affirmative (normal hit probability) is changed with a higher probability than in the non-entrance rate improvement state. Further, when the normal hit determination is affirmed, control for making the opening time of the opening / closing blade 18 longer than the non-entrance rate improved state based on the positive determination of one normal hit determination may be employed. Further, these controls may be arbitrarily combined. Since the starting condition of the special symbol variation game is more easily established than the non-entrance rate improvement state, the entrance rate improvement state is an advantageous state for the player.

Next, winning and winning games in the present embodiment will be described.
In this embodiment, when the determination result of the hit determination is affirmative, one hit is determined from a plurality of types (four types in the present embodiment), and a hit game based on the determined hit is given. Is done. Which of the multiple types of winning is determined is specified by the type of special symbol (winning symbol) determined when the determination result of the winning determination is affirmative. In the present embodiment, all winning games are big hits, all winning symbols are big hit symbols, and all winning games are big hit games. For this reason, the hit determination of this embodiment can be grasped as a big hit determination as to whether or not it is a big hit.

  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 finished, a round game that opens the grand prize opening 19 (large prize opening door 21) is performed for a predetermined upper limit number of times. In the following description, the upper limit number of round games in the jackpot game is referred to as “specified number of rounds”. During one round game, the grand prize opening 19 is until the first end condition for entering the upper limit number of game balls to enter and the second end condition for which the specified time elapses are satisfied. Opened. In this embodiment, in any jackpot game, “9” is set as the upper limit number of entering balls, and “25 seconds” is set as the prescribed time for each round game. In round games, round effects are performed. When the final round game is completed, an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed, and the big hit game is ended.

  As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, special symbols ZA to ZD are set as the special symbol jackpot symbols. In these special symbols ZA to ZD, one or more special symbols are classified.

  In the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol ZA and the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol ZB, “10 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol ZA, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state is not given, but the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times of operation (for example, 50 times) is ended or is activated. Until the next jackpot game is awarded before the end of the number of special symbol variation games, the entry rate improvement state is given. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the big hit of the special symbol ZB, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is given, the probability variation state and the entrance rate improvement state are given.

  In the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol ZC and the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol ZD, “15 times” is set as the prescribed number of rounds. In the jackpot game based on the jackpot of the special symbol ZC, after the jackpot game is finished, the probability variation state is not given, but the special symbol variation game of the predetermined number of times of operation (for example, 50 times) is ended or is activated. Until the next jackpot game is awarded before the end of the number of special symbol variation games, the entry rate improvement state is given. On the other hand, in the big hit game based on the big hit of the special symbol ZD, after the big hit game is finished, until the next big hit game is given, the probability variation state and the improved entrance rate state are given.

  In the following description, the special symbol ZA big hit is “10R non-probable big hit ZA”, the special symbol ZB big hit is “10R probable big hit ZB”, the special symbol ZC big hit is “15R non-probable big hit ZC”, and the special symbol The big hit of ZD is indicated as “15R probability variable big hit ZD”.

  In this embodiment, the 15R non-probable big hit ZC and the 15R probable big hit ZD have a higher advantage for the player in terms of the number of prescribed rounds than the 10R non-probable big hit ZA and the 10R probable big hit ZB. It will be a big hit to grant. Further, in this embodiment, the 10R probability variation big hit ZB and the 15R probability variation big hit ZD are compared to the 10R non-probability variation big hit ZA and the 15R non-probability big hit ZC in terms of whether or not the probability variation state is given to the player. It is a big hit that gives a big hit game with a high advantage. In the present embodiment, the jackpot game corresponds to a privilege, and the specified number of rounds in the jackpot game corresponds to the content of the privilege. In this embodiment, the jackpot game based on the 10R non-probable large hit ZA and the jackpot game based on the 10R probability variable big hit ZB correspond to the first privilege, and are based on the jackpot game based on the 15R non-probable large hit ZC and the 15R probability variable big hit ZD. The big hit game corresponds to the second privilege.

Next, the decorative design in this embodiment will be described in detail.
The decorative pattern in the present embodiment includes a number part indicating any one number among Arabic numerals 1 to 9 and a decoration part provided with a decoration associated with the number indicated by the number part. Has been. Specifically, a decoration imitating a character (animal) is applied to the decoration part of the decorative pattern in the present embodiment as the decoration associated with the numeral indicated by the numeral part. In the present embodiment, the number part corresponds to the first information and the number information, and the decoration part corresponds to the second information. In addition, in the decorative pattern in the present embodiment, there are a parent pattern provided with a decoration imitating an animal parent and a child pattern provided with an decoration imitating an animal child as decorations imitating a character.

  As shown in FIG. 3, there are a plurality of types (9 types in the present embodiment) of the parent symbols OZ1 to OZ9. The parent symbols OZ1 to OZ9 of the present embodiment are decorated with any one of the numeral parts ON1 to ON9 indicating one of the Arabic numerals 1 to 9 and a decoration imitating the parent of an animal. Among the decorated parts OD1 to OD9, the decorative part is configured to include a decorated part that is decorated to resemble the parent of an animal associated with the numeral indicated by the numeral part. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (a), a parent symbol OZ1 indicating 1 has a number portion ON1 indicating 1 and a decorative portion imitating a parent of a lion who is an animal associated with 1. OD1 is comprised.

  As shown in FIG. 4, there are a plurality of types (9 types in this embodiment) of the child symbols KZ1 to KZ9. The child symbols KZ1 to KZ9 of this embodiment are decorated with any one of the numeral parts KN1 to KN9 indicating one of the Arabic numerals 1 to 9 and a decoration imitating an animal child. Among the decorated parts KD1 to KD9, the decorative part KD1 to KD9 is configured to include a decorative part provided with a decoration imitating an animal child associated with the numeral indicated by the numeral part. For example, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), a child symbol KZ1 indicating 1 has a number part KN1 indicating 1 and a decorative part imitating a child of a lion who is an animal associated with 1. And KD1.

  As described above, the parent symbol and the child symbol are decorative symbols having the same numeric part and different decorative parts. In addition, the decoration part of the parent design and the decoration part of the child design have decorations that are in line with the same theme (in this embodiment, the theme of the same animal) and have different appearances (in this embodiment, the parent design). And the child's visual difference). That is, the decoration part of the parent design and the decoration part of the child design include decoration parts that are classified into the same group and have different decorations. Moreover, in this embodiment, the decoration parts OD1-OD9 to which the decoration which imitated the parent of the animal was given respond | corresponds to the decoration part which does not contain a child symbol. In the present embodiment, the parent symbol corresponds to the first effect symbol, and the child symbol corresponds to the second effect symbol.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the decorative symbol variation game in the present embodiment will be described in detail. The decorative symbol variation game in the present embodiment includes a parent symbol variation game performed using the parent symbol described above and a child symbol variation game performed using the child symbol described above. The parent symbol variation game is executed on the main display portion GH1 of the main effect display device 12, while the child symbol variation game is executed on the sub display portion GH2 of the sub effect display device 13. In other words, the main display portion GH1 can display the parent symbols OZ1 to OZ9, while the sub display portion GH2 can display the child symbols KZ1 to KZ9. In the present embodiment, the child symbols KZ1 to KZ9 are not displayed while the child symbol variation game is not being executed. In the present embodiment, the main display part GH1 functions as a first part and a first effect symbol display part, and the sub display part GH2 functions as a second part and a second effect symbol display part. In the present embodiment, the parent symbol variation game corresponds to the first symbol variation game and the first effect symbol variation game, and the child symbol variation game corresponds to the second symbol variation game and the second effect symbol variation game. .

  In the present embodiment, one parent symbol variation game is executed in response to establishment of the start condition of one special symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the child symbol variation game may or may not be executed for the establishment of the start condition for one special symbol variation game. In other words, in the present embodiment, only the parent symbol variation game is executed and the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are executed in parallel with respect to the establishment of the start condition of one special symbol variation game. May be.

  In the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game, a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol variation game is displayed. More specifically, when the winning symbol is fixed and displayed in the special symbol variation game, at least one of the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game is confirmed and stopped. In addition, when the shift symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state in the special symbol variation game, the shift symbol combination is determined and stopped in both the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are simultaneously executed, the brightness of the entire main display portion GH1 becomes darker than the brightness of the entire sub display portion GH2. That is, in the present embodiment, when the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are executed simultaneously, the child symbol variation game is executed in an execution mode emphasized as compared with the parent symbol variation game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning symbol that can be displayed in the parent symbol changing game and the child symbol changing game according to the type of the special symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol changing game, that is, the determined winning type. The combination is different. For this reason, in this embodiment, the content of the jackpot game to be given is notified from the winning symbol combination displayed in the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, when a winning symbol combination based on a parent symbol is displayed, it is notified that a big hit game with a specified number of rounds of 15 is awarded. On the other hand, when a winning symbol combination by child symbols is displayed, it is notified that either a big hit game with a prescribed round number of 15 or a big hit game with a prescribed round number of 10 is given. . For this reason, in this embodiment, the winning symbol combination by the parent symbol has an advantage for the player in terms of the number of prescribed rounds in the jackpot game given compared to the winning symbol combination by the child symbol. High symbol combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a winning symbol combination based on a decorative symbol indicating an odd number is displayed, it is notified that a big hit game in which the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a probable change state is given. On the other hand, when the winning symbol combination by the decorative symbol indicating the even number is displayed, it is notified that the big hit game in which the game state after the big hit game is either the probability change state or the non-probability change state is given. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the winning symbol combination by the decorative symbol indicating the odd number is given after the big hit game to be given, compared to the winning symbol combination by the decorative symbol indicating the even number From this point of view, the winning symbol combination is highly advantageous for the player. In the following description, the winning symbol combination based on the decorative symbol indicating the odd number is referred to as “specific symbol combination”, and the winning symbol combination based on the decorative symbol indicating the even number is referred to as “non-specific symbol combination”.

  Overall, a specific symbol combination based on a parent symbol is a non-specific symbol combination based on a parent symbol, a specific symbol combination based on a child symbol, and a winning symbol combination that has a higher advantage than a non-specific symbol combination based on a child symbol. , The winning symbol combination has the highest advantage. Further, the non-specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol is a winning symbol combination having a higher advantage than the non-specific symbol combination based on the child symbol. Further, the specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol is a winning symbol combination having a higher advantage than the specific symbol combination based on the child symbol. And the non-specific symbol combination by a child symbol becomes a hit symbol combination with the lowest advantage.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the temporary winning symbol combination is displayed (stopped display), and then the final winning symbol combination is displayed (determined stop display) instead of the temporary winning symbol combination. A re-lottery effect as an effect can be executed.

  The re-lottery effect of the present embodiment includes a first re-lottery effect that can be executed when the winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed only in the parent symbol variation game, only the child symbol variation game, or the child symbol variation game. There is a second re-lottery effect that can be executed when the winning symbol combination is temporarily displayed in both the parent symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the first re-lottery effect corresponds to the re-lottery effect in the first execution mode, and the second re-lottery effect corresponds to the re-lottery effect in the second execution mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the first re-drawing effect, after the temporary winning symbol combination is temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol variation game, the decorative symbol (parent symbol) of each symbol row is displayed on the main display unit GH1. It is an effect performed in such a manner that it is displayed in a variable manner again. The first re-lottering effect is different from the failure pattern in which the same winning symbol combination as the temporary winning symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed as the final winning symbol combination, and the temporary winning symbol combination. This is performed in any of the successful modes in which the winning symbol combination is displayed with a fixed stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the second re-drawing effect shows the temporary winning symbol combination on the main display portion GH1 after the temporary winning symbol combination is temporarily displayed in the decorative symbol variation game. This is an effect performed in such a manner that the first block image BL1 and the second block image BL2 showing a winning symbol combination different from the temporary winning symbol combination are displayed. In the present embodiment, the winning symbol combination shown in the second block image BL2 is a winning symbol combination having a higher advantage than the winning symbol combination shown in the first block image BL1. Then, the second re-lottery effect is performed in one of a failure mode in which the first block image BL1 is not destroyed and a success mode in which the first block image BL1 is destroyed. In the failure mode, the winning symbol combination shown in the first block image BL1, that is, the winning symbol combination that is the same as the temporary winning symbol combination is displayed as a final winning symbol combination. On the other hand, in the successful mode, the winning symbol combination shown in the second block image BL2, that is, the winning symbol combination different from the temporary winning symbol combination is displayed as a final winning symbol combination.

  In the re-lottery effect of the present embodiment, a winning symbol combination different from the temporary winning symbol combination is displayed as the final winning display result in both the first re-lottery effect and the second re-lottery effect. In such a case, a winning symbol combination having a higher advantage for the player than the temporary winning symbol combination is displayed.

Next, a control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the main control board 30 is mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 30 executes processing related to games in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the result of the processing. In addition, the sub control board 31 is attached to the pachinko gaming machine 10. The sub-control board 31 executes processing related to the execution of effects based on the control signal output from the main control board 30. That is, the sub-control board 31 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display devices 12, 13, the light emission mode of the decorative lamp LA, and the sound output mode of the speaker SP.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.
The main control board 30 includes a main control CPU 30a, a main control ROM 30b, and a main control RAM 30c. A main control ROM 30b and a main control RAM 30c are connected to the main control CPU 30a. In addition, the sensors SE1 to SE4, the special symbol display device 11, the hold display device 22, the normal symbol display device 24, and the actuators A1 and A2 are connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  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 the base of the production from when the variation display of the special symbol is started until when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. The variation pattern in this embodiment can specify the variation time (effect time) from when the variation display of the special symbol is started until when the special symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Here, the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 9, the variation patterns of the present embodiment can be classified into variation patterns for jackpot variation and variation patterns for deviation variation. The big hit fluctuation is a fluctuation that is performed when it is determined that the big hit is determined to be a big hit, and is a change that causes the special symbol big hit symbol to be displayed in a definite stop state when the fluctuation time determined in the fluctuation pattern has elapsed in the special symbol fluctuation game. The loss variation is a variation that is performed when it is determined to be a loss in the big hit determination, and is a variation that causes the special symbol loss symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop manner when the variation time determined in the variation pattern has elapsed in the special symbol variation game.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, variation patterns HP1 to HP3 are set as variation patterns for deviation variation, and variation patterns HP4 to HP6 are set as variation patterns for big hit variation. Further, the variation pattern of the present embodiment has a longer variation time that can be specified in the order of variation pattern HP1 <variation pattern HP2, HP4 <variation pattern HP3, HP5 <variation pattern HP6.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, various determination values are stored in the main control ROM 30b. For example, in the main control ROM 30b, a jackpot determination value used for jackpot determination, a reach determination value used for reach determination as to whether or not execution of reach effect is permitted, an ordinary hit determination value used for ordinary hit determination, and the like Is remembered. Note that the number of jackpot determination values for the probability variation state is larger than the number of jackpot determination values for the non-probability variation state.

  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 10. For example, the main control RAM 30c stores a main probability change flag indicating whether or not a probability change state is given. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores a main operation flag indicating whether or not the entrance rate improvement state is given.

  The main control board 30 generates random numbers used for various lottery processes. For example, the random number is generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value every time a clock signal is input, or a random number update in which the main control CPU 30a updates a value every predetermined control cycle. By executing the processing, it can be generated as a software random number. The random numbers generated by the main control board 30 include, for example, a big hit determination random number, a special symbol distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a normal hit determination random number.

Next, the sub control board 31 will be described.
The sub control board 31 includes a sub control CPU 31a, a sub control ROM 31b, and a sub control RAM 31c. A sub-control ROM 31b and a sub-control RAM 31c are connected to the sub-control CPU 31a. Further, the effect display devices 12, 13, the decorative lamp LA, and the speaker SP are connected to the sub control CPU 31a. The sub control CPU 31a of the present embodiment functions as an effect symbol control means for controlling the display contents of the effect display devices 12 and 13.

  The sub-control ROM 31b stores an effect control program for the sub-control CPU 31a to execute processing related to execution of effects. The sub-control ROM 31b stores a plurality of types of effect patterns (sub-variation patterns) that can specify the specific effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 9, the effect pattern in this embodiment is demonstrated. In the effect pattern of this embodiment, as the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game, whether or not to execute the child symbol variation game, whether or not to reach in the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game, the parent symbol variation game In addition, it is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit in the child symbol variation game, or whether or not to execute the re-lottery effect. In FIG. 9, “out” indicates the content of the effect that the out symbol combination is temporarily displayed without the reach effect being executed, and “reach” indicates that the out symbol combination is once after the reach effect is executed. The content of the effect displayed in a stopped state is shown, and “big hit” indicates the content of the effect in which the winning symbol combination is temporarily displayed.

  For example, in the effect pattern EP1, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect that the out-of-combination symbol combination is temporarily stopped without the reach effect being executed in the parent symbol change game and the child symbol change game is not executed. Further, in the effect pattern EP6, it is possible to specify the contents of the effect that the symbol combination that is out of place is temporarily stopped after the reach effect is executed in the parent symbol variation game, and the winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped in the child symbol variation game. It is. In the production pattern EP13, the winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in both the parent symbol changing game and the child symbol changing game, and after the winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped, the second re-lottery effect is executed. It is possible to specify the content of the effect to be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the determinable effect patterns are different based on the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 30a. For example, when the variation pattern HP1 is determined, the effect pattern EP1 is determined. When the variation pattern HP5 is determined, any one of the effect patterns EP6 to EP9 is determined. In the present embodiment, the production content that can be specified from each production pattern is the production content that is executed over the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern to which the production pattern is distributed. In other words, the production contents that can be specified from the production patterns distributed to the same variation pattern are the production contents that are executed within the same time.

  In addition, the sub-control ROM 31b includes display patterns and display data for display effects (various image data simulating decorative designs, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.), audio patterns and sound data for sound effects (music, effects, etc.). Sound data such as sound), and light emission patterns and light emission data for light emission effects are stored. The sub-control RAM 31c stores various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that can be rewritten as appropriate during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, in the sub control board 31, as in the case of the main control board 30, for example, various random numbers such as effect pattern distribution random numbers used for distribution of effect patterns are generated as hardware random numbers or software random numbers.

  Hereinafter, various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process executed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 based on the main control program will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes various processes such as a special symbol input process and a special symbol start process every predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms).

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
The main control CPU 30 a determines whether or not a game ball has entered one of the first start port 14 and the second start port 16. That is, 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 this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the number of special symbol reservations is not less than the upper limit number, that is, when the upper limit number is reached, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is less than the upper limit number, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 to the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 22 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 addition.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a acquires various random number values generated by the main control board 30, and stores random number information that can specify the acquired various random number values in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be configured by an acquired random number value, or may be configured by converting the random number value into other information that can identify the value. Further, when storing the random number information, the main control CPU 30a stores the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the acquisition of the value of the random number, and the order of entering the game balls previously entered ( Information storage order) is stored in the main control RAM 30c. 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 determines whether or not the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied when the special symbol variation game is not being executed and is not in the big hit game, while the special symbol variation game is determined. It is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not satisfied when the game is being executed or during the big hit game. When it is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the execution condition of the special symbol variation game is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the special symbol hold number and determines whether or not the special symbol hold number is greater than 0 (zero). To do. When the number of special symbol hold is 0 (zero), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of special symbol reservations is 1 or more, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of special symbol reservations and rewrites the number of special symbol reservations. At this time, the main control CPU 30a controls the hold display device 22 so as to display the special symbol hold count after 1 subtraction.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first in the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c. At this time, the main control CPU 30a clears the random number information stored first. As described above, in the present embodiment, the random number information stored first is sequentially read according to the order of entering the game balls (information storage order) that triggered the storage of the random number information, and the special symbol variation Provided for game execution. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the jackpot determination random number specified from the acquired random number information with the jackpot determination value, and determines the jackpot determination. In the big hit determination, the main control CPU 30a reads the value set in the main probability variation flag and determines whether or not the probability variation state is based on the read main probability variation flag value. The main control CPU 30a performs jackpot determination using the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state when in the probability variation state, and uses the jackpot determination value for the non-probability variation state in the non-probability variation state. And hit the jackpot. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when it is determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit, the main control CPU 30a determines from among the jackpot symbols based on the special symbols based on the value of the special symbol distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. The special symbol display device 11 determines the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped. Next, the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern from among the variation patterns for the big hit variation based on the determined final stop symbol and the value of the variation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide. In this embodiment, a change pattern that can be determined for each special symbol is associated, and the sub-control CPU 31a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns associated with the determined special symbol. For example, when the main control CPU 30a determines the winning symbol classified as the special symbol ZA as the final stop symbol, the variation pattern HP5 or HP6 is selected based on the variation pattern distribution random number. To decide. Further, when determining the winning symbol classified as the special symbol ZC as the final stop symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines one variation pattern from among the variation patterns HP4 to HP6.

  On the other hand, when it is not determined that the jackpot is determined to be a big hit (determined as a loss), the main control CPU 30a performs a reach determination. When the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a selects one of the fluctuation patterns for the deviation fluctuation that can be determined when the reach determination is affirmed based on the value of the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution specified from the acquired random number information. Determine the variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines one of the variation patterns HP2 and HP3.

  On the other hand, if the reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not the final stop symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 11. Next, the main control CPU 30a selects one out of the variation patterns for the deviation variation that can be determined when the reach determination is negative based on the variation pattern distribution random number value specified from the acquired random number information. Determine the variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern HP1.

  When the main control CPU 30a determines the variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a generates various control commands for the sub control board 31 and outputs them at a predetermined timing. Execute the process. The main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and for instructing the start of the decorative symbol variation game. At the same time, the main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 11 so as to start the special symbol variation display. At the same time, 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 the final stop symbol of the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  After that, the main control CPU 30a is a process different from the special symbol start process so that the determined final stop symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. The display content of the special symbol display device 11 is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a gives instructions to stop the change of the decorative symbols when the change time set in the determined change pattern has elapsed, and displays all the symbols for displaying the combination of the decorative symbols in a fixed stop state. Output a stop command.

Next, the jackpot game process will be described.
In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command instructing 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 production time has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the big prize opening actuator A2 to open the big prize opening door 21 with the start of the round game to open the big prize opening 19, and the above-mentioned first end. In response to the establishment of either the condition or the second end condition, the special winning opening door 21 is closed to close the special winning opening 19, and the round game is ended. 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 after the big hit game based on the special big hit symbol (that is, the type of the big hit). When it is specified that the probability change state is to be given after the big hit game is finished, the main control CPU 30a sets the main probability change flag as information indicating that the game state is controlled to the positive change state when the big hit game is finished. It is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a clears (erases) the main probability variation flag when a big hit game is awarded.

  Further, when the big hit game is ended, the main control CPU 30a specifies whether or not to give the improved entrance rate based on the special big hit symbol (that is, the big hit type). In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the increased entry rate state is to be given regardless of the big hit. The main control CPU 30a stores a main operation flag in the main control RAM 30c as information indicating that the gaming state is controlled to the entrance rate improvement state when the entrance rate improvement state is provided. Further, when the main control CPU 30a is specified to give a variable state in which the number of operations is determined from the type of jackpot, the main control RAM 30c stores the number of operations that can be specified from the type of jackpot. .

  Thereafter, each time the special symbol variation game is executed, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of operations stored in the main control RAM 30c, and when the number of operations becomes 0, the number of operations becomes 0. The main operation flag is cleared (erased) with the end of the special symbol variation game. The main control CPU 30a clears the main operation flag and the number of operations when a big hit game is awarded.

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

  The sub control CPU 31a performs control for executing the decorative symbol variation game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control for determining an effect pattern triggered by the input of a special symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the designated final stop symbol is an outlier symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination in both the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game based on the designated variation pattern. One effect pattern is determined from the effect patterns that do not display. In the present embodiment, the production patterns that do not display the winning symbol combination are production patterns EP1 to EP4. In addition, when the designated final stop symbol is the special symbol ZA or the special symbol ZB, the sub-control CPU 31a displays an effect pattern that displays a winning symbol combination only in the child symbol variation game based on the designated variation pattern. One effect pattern is determined from the inside. In the present embodiment, the effect patterns that display the winning symbol combination only in the child symbol variation game are effect patterns EP6 and EP10. Further, when the designated final stop symbol is the special symbol ZC or the special symbol ZD, the sub-control CPU 31a uses at least one of the child symbol variation game and the parent symbol variation game based on the designated variation pattern. One effect pattern is determined from the effect patterns for displaying the winning symbol combination in the variable game. In the present embodiment, the effect patterns that display the winning symbol combinations in at least one of the decorative symbol variation games of the child symbol variation game and the parent symbol variation game are the effect patterns EP5 to EP13.

  In other words, when displaying the winning symbol combination in the parent symbol changing game, the sub control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern so that it is notified that the big hit game with the specified number of rounds of 15 is given. . On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a displays the winning symbol combination in the child symbol variation game, either the big hit game with the prescribed round number of 15 or the big hit game with the prescribed round number of 10 is given. The effect pattern is determined so that this is notified.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game is a jackpot game with a prescribed number of rounds of 15, that is, a jackpot based on the 15R non-probability variable jackpot ZC. Includes jackpot games based on games and 15R probability variable jackpot ZD. Further, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the child symbol variation game is a jackpot game with a specified number of rounds of 10, that is, a jackpot based on the 10R non-probability variable jackpot ZA. Includes jackpot games based on games and 10R probability variable jackpot ZB. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the parent symbol variation game can be grasped as a decorative symbol variation game having a higher advantage than the child symbol variation game. That is, the jackpot game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game and the jackpot game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the child symbol variation game have different contents. Includes jackpot games.

  In addition, when the variation pattern HP6 is designated, the sub control CPU 31a determines any one of the effect patterns EP10 to EP13 that can specify the effect contents for executing the re-lottery effect. On the other hand, when the variation patterns HP1 to HP5 are designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines any one of the effect patterns EP1 to EP9 that can specify the content of the effect that does not execute the re-lottery effect. For this reason, the variation pattern HP6 can be grasped as a variation pattern that can identify the execution of the re-lottery effect, and the variation patterns HP1 to HP5 can be grasped as variation patterns that can identify the non-execution of the re-lottery effect.

  In addition, when the sub control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern, control for determining a symbol combination to be displayed (temporarily stopped) in the decorative symbol variation game based on the determined effect pattern and the designated final stop symbol. I do. At this time, when only the parent symbol variation game is executed, the sub control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be displayed in the parent symbol variation game. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes both the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game, both the symbol combination displayed in the parent symbol variation game and the symbol combination displayed in the child symbol variation game are displayed. To decide. In the following description, the symbol combination displayed in the parent symbol variation game is referred to as “parent symbol variation combination”, and the symbol combination displayed in the child symbol variation game is denoted as “child symbol combination”. Also, out of symbol combinations that are out of place, the symbol combination that is displayed without the reach symbol combination being formed is “normally symbol combination that is out of sync”, and the symbol that is displayed after the reach symbol combination is formed. In some cases, the combination is shown as “out of reach reach symbol combination”.

  The sub-control CPU 31a normally determines that the effect content in which the out-of-combination symbol combination is temporarily displayed without executing the reach effect as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game is specified by the determined effect pattern. A symbol combination (denoted as “out” in the figure) is determined. In addition, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the outlier reach when the effect content in which the symbol combination that is out of place is temporarily displayed after the reach effect is executed as the effect content of the decorative symbol variation game is specified by the determined effect pattern. The symbol combination (denoted as “reach” in the figure) is determined.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a, based on the determined finalization pattern, specifies the content of the presentation in which the winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed as the content of the decorative symbol variation game. Then, the symbol combination to be displayed (temporarily stopped) in the decorative symbol variation game is determined. Specifically, when the special symbol ZA or the special symbol ZC is designated, the sub control CPU 31a displays a non-specific symbol combination as a symbol combination to be displayed in the decorative symbol variation game (shown as “non-specific” in the drawing). To decide. On the other hand, when any of the special symbols ZA to ZD is designated, the sub control CPU 31a displays a specific symbol combination (indicated as “specific” in the drawing) as a symbol combination to be displayed in the decorative symbol variation game. Determine non-specific symbol combinations.

  However, in the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a is in the case where the special symbol ZD is designated, and when the effect patterns EP11 to EP13 capable of specifying the effect contents for executing the re-lottery effect are determined. A non-specific symbol combination is determined as the symbol combination of the parent symbol. In addition, when determining a non-specific symbol combination as a parent symbol combination, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a non-specific symbol combination as a child symbol combination.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination so that it is notified that the gaming state after the big hit game is in a probable change state when the specific symbol combination is displayed. In addition, when the non-specific symbol combination is displayed, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination so that it is notified that the gaming state after the big hit game is either the probability variation state or the non-probability variation state. As described above, in this embodiment, the winning symbol combinations in the decorative symbol variation game include a plurality of winning symbol combinations having different advantages for the player.

  Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines any one of the effect patterns EP10 to EP13 that can specify the effect contents for executing the re-lottery effect, the final winning symbol to be finally displayed in the re-lottery effect Determine the combination. In this case, the winning symbol combination displayed in the decorative symbol variation game determined by the above-described control corresponds to the temporary winning symbol combination.

  When the designated final stop symbol is the special symbol ZA, the sub control CPU 31a determines a non-specific symbol combination based on the child symbols as the final winning symbol combination. Similarly, when the designated final stop symbol is the special symbol ZB, the sub-control CPU 31a selects a specific symbol combination based on the child symbol, and if the designated final stop symbol is the special symbol ZC, the sub-control CPU 31a selects a non-specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol. In the case of the special symbol ZD, a specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol is determined as a final winning symbol combination. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the same winning symbol combination as the temporary winning symbol combination as the final winning symbol combination or the winning symbol having a higher advantage for the player than the temporary winning symbol combination. The combination will be determined.

  Then, the sub control CPU 31a uses a winning symbol combination different from the temporary winning symbol combination as a final winning symbol combination (in this embodiment, the winning symbol having a higher advantage than the temporary winning symbol combination). When the combination) is determined, the success mode is determined as the execution mode of the re-lottery effect. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the same winning symbol combination as the temporary winning symbol combination as the final winning symbol combination, it determines the failure mode as the execution mode of the re-lottery effect. As a result, in the re-lottery effect of the present embodiment, in the case of a successful mode, a winning symbol combination having a higher advantage than the temporary winning symbol combination is displayed, while in the case of a failed mode. Will display the same winning symbol combination as the temporary winning symbol combination.

  By the control as described above, the sub control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination to be displayed in the effect pattern and the decorative symbol variation game. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the effect pattern EP6 when the special symbol ZB is designated and the variation pattern HP5 is designated. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination of the reach reach as the symbol combination of the parent symbol, and determines either the specific symbol combination or the non-specific symbol combination as the symbol combination of the child symbol. Further, for example, the sub control CPU 31a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns EP10 to EP13 when the special symbol ZD is specified and the variation pattern HP6 is specified. Then, for example, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines an effect pattern EP13 that can specify the effect content for executing the second re-drawing effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a non-specific symbol combination as a symbol combination of the parent symbol, and A non-specific symbol combination is determined as a symbol combination. In this case, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol as a symbol combination to be finally displayed in the second re-lottery effect, and determines a success mode as the execution mode of the second re-lottery effect. To do.

  Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be displayed in the effect pattern and the decorative symbol variation game, the sub control CPU 31a performs a decorative symbol variation process for executing the decorative symbol variation game. In the decorative symbol variation process, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the decorative symbol variation game to be executed based on the determined effect pattern and the determined symbol combination. In the present embodiment, the sub-control CPU 31a that performs the decorative symbol variation process functions as a game control means.

  When the sub-control CPU 31a determines any one of the effect patterns EP1, EP2, and EP5 that can specify the effect content that does not execute the child symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to execute only the parent symbol variation game. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a controls to start the variation display of each symbol row of the main display unit GH1 and to start the parent symbol variation game, triggered by the input of the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, the sub control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so as to execute the parent symbol variation game based on the determined effect pattern and to temporarily stop and display the determined symbol combination. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so that the symbol combination once stopped and displayed is fixedly stopped and displayed, and the parent symbol variation game is terminated, triggered by the input of all symbol stop commands.

  Further, when only the parent symbol variation game is executed, the sub control CPU 31a does not change the brightness of the entire main display portion GH1 on which the parent symbol variation game is executed. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control so that the main display portion GH1 is always bright when only the parent symbol variation game is executed.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines any of the effect patterns EP3, EP4, EP6 to EP13 that can specify the effect contents for executing the child symbol variation game, the parent symbol variation game, the child symbol variation game, Control to execute both.

  First, with reference to FIG. 11, a case will be described in which any one of the effect patterns EP3, EP7, and EP11 that can specify the content of the effect in which the reach is not formed in the child symbol variation game is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the sub control CPU 31a starts the variable display of each symbol sequence on the main display unit GH1 of the main effect display device 12 with the input of the variation pattern designation command as a trigger. Control to start a variable game. Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the sub-display unit GH2 of the sub-effect display device 13 to display the symbol pattern of the child symbol and to start the variation display of the symbol column to start the child symbol variation game. To do. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a makes the overall brightness of the main display portion GH1 on which the parent symbol variation game is executed darker than the overall brightness of the sub display portion GH2 on which the child symbol variation game is executed. Control. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control so that the child symbol variation game is executed in an emphasized execution mode as compared with the parent symbol variation game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 11B, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the sub-display unit GH2 so as to temporarily display a missing symbol combination without forming a reach in the child symbol variation game.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 11C, the sub control CPU 31a controls the brightness of the entire main display unit GH1 to be substantially the same as the brightness of the entire sub display unit GH2, and then in the parent symbol variation game. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to form a reach.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11D, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the winning symbol combination as the symbol combination of the parent symbol, the main display unit GH1 so as to temporarily display the determined winning symbol combination. To control. Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so as to temporarily stop and display the determined out-of-pattern combination when the out-of-order symbol combination is determined as the base symbol combination.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so as to temporarily display the symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game, and performs sub display so as to temporarily display the symbol combination in the child symbol variation game. Control part GH2.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops with the input of the all symbols stop command as an opportunity without executing the re-lottery effect when the effect pattern that can specify the content of the effect that does not execute the re-lottery effect is determined. Each display unit GH1 and GH2 is controlled so that the displayed symbol combination is confirmed and stopped and the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are terminated.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a has determined an effect pattern capable of specifying the effect contents for executing the re-drawing effect, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game, Control to execute the lottery effect. Details of the control for executing the re-lottery effect will be described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12, a case will be described in which any one of the effect patterns EP4, EP6, EP8 to EP10, EP12, and EP13 that can specify the content of the effect in which the reach is formed in the child symbol variation game is determined. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (a), the sub-control CPU 31a performs the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation in the same manner as the case where the effect pattern that can identify the effect content in which the reach is not formed in the child symbol variation game is determined. The main display unit GH1 of the main effect display device 12 and the sub display unit GH2 of the sub effect display device 13 are controlled so as to start the game.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12B, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the sub-display unit GH2 so as to form a reach in the child symbol variation game.
Next, as shown in FIG. 12C, the sub control CPU 31a controls the main display portion GH1 so as to form a reach in the parent symbol variation game.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination that is out of place as the symbol combination of the child symbols, the sub-display unit displays the determined symbol combination out of stop temporarily. Control GH2.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12E, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the brightness of the entire main display unit GH1 to be approximately the same as the brightness of the entire sub-display unit GH2. Then, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the winning symbol combination as the symbol combination of the parent symbol, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so as to temporarily stop and display the determined winning symbol combination. Although not shown, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so as to temporarily stop and display the determined out-of-pattern combination when the out-of-order symbol combination is determined as the base symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12 (f), when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the winning symbol combination as the symbol combination of the child symbols, the sub-display unit GH2 so as to temporarily display the determined winning symbol combination. To control.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12 (g), the sub-control CPU 31a performs the same as in the case of determining the out-of-pattern combination as the child symbol combination (example shown in FIG. 12 (e)). The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination determined as the symbol combination.

  In this way, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so as to temporarily display the symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game, and performs sub display so as to temporarily display the symbol combination in the child symbol variation game. Control part GH2.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops with the input of the all symbols stop command as an opportunity without executing the re-lottery effect when the effect pattern that can specify the content of the effect that does not execute the re-lottery effect is determined. Each display unit GH1 and GH2 is controlled so that the displayed symbol combination is confirmed and stopped and the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are terminated.

  In addition, when the sub-control CPU 31a has determined an effect pattern capable of specifying the effect contents for executing the re-drawing effect, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game, Control to execute the lottery effect.

Next, with reference to FIG.6 and FIG.7, the control in the case of performing a re-lottery effect is demonstrated.
First, with reference to FIG. 6, the control in the case where the first re-lottery effect is executed will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a can execute the first re-lottery effect on the main display portion GH1 after temporarily displaying the winning symbol combination only in the parent symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the sub control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the winning symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game, and also temporarily stops and displays the off symbol combination in the child symbol variation game. In addition, the first re-lottery effect can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first re-lottery effect, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily displays the winning symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game before executing the first re-lottery effect. In addition, the display units GH1 and GH2 are controlled so as to temporarily stop and display the symbol combinations that are out of place in the child symbol variation game.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6B, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so that the symbol combination of the parent symbol is variably displayed in the first re-lottery effect.
Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first re-lottering effect in a failure mode, the winning symbol combination that is the same as the parent symbol symbol combination is the final winning symbol combination. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so that the combination is temporarily stopped.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (d), when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the first re-lottery effect in a successful manner, the advantage as compared with the symbol combination of the parent symbol as the final winning symbol combination The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to temporarily stop and display a symbol combination with a high hit.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls each of the display units GH1 and GH2 so that the decorative symbols of all symbol sequences are displayed in a definite stop when the all symbol stop command is input. At this time, the sub-control CPU 31a causes the main display unit GH1 to display the winning symbol combination based on the parent symbol once stopped and displayed in the first re-lottery effect, and once before executing the first re-lottery effect. The sub-display unit GH2 displays the symbol combination of the child symbols that are stopped and displayed on the sub display unit GH2. Thereby, the sub control CPU 31a ends the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the control in the case of executing the second re-lottery effect will be described. The sub-control CPU 31a can execute the second re-lottery effect on the main display unit GH1 after temporarily displaying the winning symbol combination in the child symbol variation game.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first block image BL1 indicating the symbol combination of the parent symbol or the symbol combination of the child symbol when the second re-drawing effect is executed. The display unit GH1 is controlled. At this time, when the sub-control CPU 31a stops and displays the winning symbol combination only in the child symbol variation game, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the main display unit GH1 so as to display the first block image BL1 indicating the symbol combination of the child symbol. Control. On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a is configured to display the first block image BL1 indicating the symbol combination of the parent symbol when the winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped in both the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game. The display unit GH1 is controlled.

  Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sees the second block image BL2 showing the winning symbol combination having higher advantage than the winning symbol combination shown in the first block image BL1 from the player's side. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to be displayed in a manner located behind the BL1. At this time, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines a winning symbol combination having a lower advantage than the final winning symbol combination as the temporary winning symbol combination, the second block indicating the final winning symbol combination. The main display unit GH1 is controlled to display the image BL2. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines the same winning symbol combination as the final winning symbol combination as the temporary winning symbol combination, the first symbol combination shown in the second block image BL2 is used as the first winning symbol combination. A winning symbol combination having a higher advantage than the winning symbol combination shown in the block image BL1 is determined. For example, when a non-specific symbol combination based on a child symbol is determined as a winning symbol combination shown in the first block image BL1, a specific symbol combination based on a child symbol, a non-specific symbol combination based on a parent symbol, and Any one of the specific symbol combinations based on the parent symbol is determined as the winning symbol combination indicated in the second block image BL2. Then, the sub control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so as to display the second block image BL2 indicating the determined winning symbol combination.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 7B, the sub control CPU 31a controls the main display unit GH1 so that the first block image BL1 is displayed in a cracked manner. That is, in the second re-lottery effect, the first block image BL1 is displayed in a manner that encourages the destruction of the first block image BL1.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 7C, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second re-lottery effect in the failure mode, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first block image BL1 in a mode in which the first block image BL1 is not destroyed. The main display unit GH1 is controlled so as to temporarily stop and display the winning symbol combination shown in the first block image BL1 as the symbol combination.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the sub-control CPU 31a executes the second re-lottery effect in the successful mode, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the first block image BL1 in a mode in which it is destroyed, thereby finally The main display unit GH1 is controlled so that the winning symbol combination indicated in the second block image BL2 as a winning symbol combination is temporarily stopped.

  Thereafter, the sub-control CPU 31a controls each of the display units GH1 and GH2 so that the decorative symbols of all symbol sequences are displayed in a definite stop when the all symbol stop command is input. At this time, if the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the winning symbol combination based on the child symbol in the second redrawing effect, the sub-control unit GH2 displays the determined symbol combination based on the child symbol on the sub-display unit GH2. Thus, the symbol combination of the parent symbols once stopped and displayed before the execution of the second re-lottery effect is confirmed and stopped on the main display unit GH1. On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the winning symbol combination based on the parent symbol in the second re-lottery effect, the sub-control CPU 31a displays the determined symbol combination based on the parent symbol on the main display unit GH1. Then, the symbol combination of the child symbols once stopped and displayed before the execution of the second re-lottery effect is confirmed and stopped and displayed on the sub-display unit GH2. Thereby, the sub control CPU 31a ends the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game.

  As described above, the sub control CPU 31a performs control to execute the decorative symbol variation game triggered by the execution of the special symbol variation game based on the establishment of the start condition of the special symbol variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a sets a plurality of parent symbol variation games and child symbol variation games in response to establishment of the start condition of one special symbol variation game, that is, during execution of one special symbol variation game. It is possible to control to execute the decorative pattern variation game.

  Then, the sub-control CPU 31a performs control to temporarily stop and display the symbol combination corresponding to the determination result of the hit determination in the decorative symbol variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination in the child symbol variation game prior to the parent symbol variation game. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a temporarily stops and displays symbol combinations at different timings for the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can perform control so that the child symbol variation game is executed in an emphasized execution mode as compared with the parent symbol variation game until the symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the child symbol variation game. .

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) A jackpot game given when a winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game executed in the main display portion GH1, and a winning symbol combination in a child symbol variation game executed in the sub display portion GH2. The jackpot game given when “” is displayed includes jackpot games having different contents. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in addition to being able to expect that the winning symbol combination is displayed in the decorative symbol variation game, the winning symbol combination in the decorative symbol varying game executed in any display unit is It is possible to give interest to the display, and to improve the interest in the decorative symbol variation game.

  (2) In this embodiment, even if the winning symbol combination is not displayed in the decorative symbol varying game in which the symbol combination is displayed first among the parent symbol varying game and the child symbol varying game, the symbol combination is later displayed. It can be expected that a winning symbol combination is displayed in the decorative symbol variation game in which is displayed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the interest with respect to a decoration design variation game can be improved.

  (3) In this embodiment, among the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game, the symbol combination is displayed first in the child symbol variation game having a low advantage for the player. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a winning symbol combination is displayed in the child symbol variation game, the player is recognized that the winning symbol combination is a big hit, and then the winning symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game. Is displayed, it can be expected to become a big hit with higher advantage. Further, in the present embodiment, even if the winning symbol combination is not displayed in the child symbol variation game, the parent symbol variation game has a higher advantage than the child symbol variation game for the player. It can be expected that a winning symbol combination is displayed at. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to give more interest to each decorative symbol variation game, and to improve the interest in the decorative symbol variation game.

  (4) In the re-lottery effect, the player can expect that a winning symbol combination having a higher advantage for the player than the temporary winning symbol combination is displayed as the final winning symbol combination. In addition, the type of re-drawing effect to be executed may be different between the case where the winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game and the case where the winning symbol combination is displayed in the child symbol variation game. In other words, in the present embodiment, the type of re-drawing effect expected by the player can be made different depending on which of the decorative symbol variation games the winning symbol combination is displayed. Can be even more interesting.

  (5) When the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are executed at the same time, the sub control CPU 31a executes the child symbol variation game in which the symbol combination is displayed before the parent symbol variation game. The execution mode is emphasized as compared with the above. Thereby, in this embodiment, even if it is a case where a some decoration design variation game is performed simultaneously, it can suppress overlooking the result of a design design variation game. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can suppress that the interest with respect to a decoration design change game falls.

  (6) In the present embodiment, the parent symbol variation game is executed on the main display unit GH1 of the main effect display device 12, while the child symbol variation game is a sub-unit that is separate from the main effect display device 12. This is executed in the sub display unit GH2 of the effect display device 13. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the player can more clearly recognize the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game as different ornament symbol variation games. Therefore, it is possible to give interest to each of the decorative symbol variation games.

  (7) In the present embodiment, during the execution of one special symbol variation game, a parent symbol variation game and a child symbol variation game which are performed using different decorative symbols can be executed. For this reason, in this embodiment, the player can entertain a plurality of decorative symbol variation games having different tastes during the execution of one special symbol variation game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest with respect to the decorative symbol variation game can be improved.

  (8) The jackpot game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game includes a jackpot game based on the 15R non-probable variation jackpot ZC and a jackpot game based on the 15R probability variation jackpot ZD. In addition, the jackpot game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the child symbol variation game includes a jackpot game based on the 10R non-probable variation jackpot ZA and a jackpot game based on the 10R probability variation jackpot ZB. For this reason, the player is interested in which decorative symbol variation game of the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game is displayed. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to give more interest to a plurality of decorative symbol variation games, and to further improve the interest in the decorative symbol variation game.

  (9) The sub-control CPU 31a, in the case where the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are executed at the same time, causes the child symbol variation game to be executed in an emphasized execution mode as compared with the parent symbol variation game. For this reason, in this embodiment, when forming a reach or displaying a winning symbol combination in the child symbol variation game, the player's line of sight can be guided to the child symbol variation game. Therefore, in this embodiment, the interest with respect to the decorative symbol variation game can be improved.

  (10) The parent symbol and the child symbol have a common numeral part and include a decorative pattern with a different decoration part. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the parent design and the child design can be related by the numerical part of the decorative design, while the parent design and the child design are different from each other by the decorative portion of the decorative design. Can be recognized. For this reason, in the present embodiment, while the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game are enjoyed as related ornament symbol variation games, each ornament symbol variation game is recognized as a different ornament symbol variation game, and each ornament symbol variation game is recognized. It is possible to suggest a difference in the advantage when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the symbol variation game. Therefore, in the present embodiment, interest for a plurality of decorative symbol variation games can be improved.

  (11) Since the parent symbol and the child symbol include a decorative symbol having a common numerical part, it is easy to recognize the relationship between the decorative symbols. In addition, the parent design and the child design are decorative designs having a decorative part provided with a decoration (in this embodiment, a decoration imitating the same animal) classified into the same group. The decoration pattern which has the decoration part in which the decoration which is different in the point that it looks different among the decoration classified into the group (this embodiment differs between a parent and a child) is included. For this reason, in this embodiment, it can be made to recognize as a different decorative design, making each decorative design relevant. Therefore, in the present embodiment, since the relevance of each decorative symbol variation game can be increased while each decorative symbol variation game is recognized as a different decorative symbol variation game, the interest in the decorative symbol variation game can be improved.

  (12) In each decorative symbol variation game, the decorative symbol is varied in a plurality of rows. In this case, for example, the number of decorative symbols displayed in each decorative symbol variation game can be increased as compared with the case where the decorative symbols are varied in one row, so that the difference between the decorative symbol variation games can be recognized more. It is possible to improve the interest of a plurality of decorative symbol variation games having different tastes.

  (13) The sub-control CPU 31a determines a non-specific symbol combination as a symbol combination of a child symbol when determining a non-specific symbol combination as a symbol combination of a parent symbol. According to this, in the child symbol variation game, it is informed that the game state after the big hit game becomes a probable change state, but in the parent symbol change game, the game state after the big hit game is a probabilistic state and an uncertain change. It is possible to suppress notification of being in any of the states. Therefore, in this embodiment, when a plurality of decorative symbol variation games are executed in parallel, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation in which the content notified in the decorative symbol variation game becomes difficult to understand and the player is confused. .

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol combination by the decorative symbol indicating the odd number is a specific symbol combination, and the winning symbol combination by the decorative symbol indicating the even number is the non-specific symbol combination, but is not limited thereto. For example, some of the decorative symbols are set as a decorative symbol that is displayed in red as a whole, and the winning symbol combination by the decorative symbol displayed in the red color is a specific symbol combination, which is different from red. A winning symbol combination based on decorative symbols displayed in color may be a non-specific symbol combination.

  In the present embodiment, the decorations that are classified into the same group and are different decorations, which are decorations that imitate the same animal and have different appearances (decoration that imitates a parent and decorations that imitate a child) However, it is not limited to this. For example, a decoration that is classified into the same group and has a different appearance may be adopted from the viewpoint that the related military commanders are the same, such as the relationship between the military commander and the weapon of the military commander. In other words, the decorations that are classified in the same group and different decorations may be decorations that are in line with the same theme (animal type, military type, etc.) and have different appearances. The specific contents may be changed as appropriate.

  The decorations classified into the same group are included in the decoration part of the decoration pattern (parent pattern) displayed on the main display part GH1 and the decoration part of the decoration pattern (child pattern) displayed on the sub display part GH2. However, the present invention includes a decorative portion provided with a different decoration, but is not limited thereto. For example, the decorative part of one decorative pattern may be a decorative part that is decorated with an animal, while the decorative part of the other decorative pattern may be a decorative part that is decorated with a plant. .

  -You may change suitably the numerical part of a parent design and a child design. For example, the number part of the parent design may be a number part imitating Arabic numerals, while the number part of the child design may be a number part imitating Chinese numerals. Further, the numerical part of the parent design may be a numerical part that is displayed in a red color tone as a whole, while the numerical part of the child design may be a numeric part that is displayed in a blue color tone as a whole. In these cases, the number part indicating the common information (numbers) in that the number part of the parent design and the number part of the child design are different from each other, but the numbers indicated by the number part are the same. Can be grasped as. Similarly, the decoration part of the parent design and the decoration part of the child design are different from each other, but the same information (animal) is used in that the animal type (such as a lion) indicated by the decoration part is the same. It can be grasped as a decoration part indicating the type).

  -Although the decorative design is composed of a number part and a decoration part, it is not limited to this. For example, any one of the number part and the decoration part may be omitted, or a design part different from the number part and the decoration part may be provided. In addition, the configuration of the decorative design used for each decorative design variation game, for example, the parent design is configured to include a number portion and a decoration portion, and the child design is configured to include the decoration portion but not the number portion. May be different.

  -The execution mode of the redrawing effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, in the first re-lottery effect, the number of times of variable display may be two or more. Further, in the second redrawing effect, three or more block images may be displayed, and may be executed in such a manner that up to which block image is destroyed (which block image can be reached). In addition, an operation means that can be operated by the player is provided, and triggered by the operation of the operation means, the variably displayed symbol sequence is temporarily stopped, or the displayed block image is destroyed. May be executed.

  -The final winning symbol combination to be displayed in the redrawing effect may be changed as appropriate. For example, when the special symbol ZD is designated, the sub control CPU 31a may determine a specific symbol combination based on a child symbol or a non-specific symbol combination based on a parent symbol as a final winning symbol combination. . In this case, during the jackpot game, for example, by displaying a specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol instead of a specific symbol combination based on the child symbol, it is recognized as if the game has been promoted to the jackpot game with a large number of prescribed rounds. Production may be performed. In addition, during the big hit game, for example, by displaying a specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol instead of a non-specific symbol combination based on the parent symbol, the game was promoted to a big hit game in which the gaming state after the big hit game becomes a probable change state. You may perform the effect to recognize as if.

  -You may change suitably the display part in which a re-lottery effect is performed. For example, a re-lottery effect may be executed in the sub display unit GH2 instead of the main display unit GH1, and various images can be displayed separately from the main effect display device 12 and the sub effect display device 13. An effect display device having a display unit may be further provided, and a re-lottery effect may be executed on the display unit of the effect display device. In this case, the display unit of the effect display device that is separate from the main effect display device 12 and the sub effect display device 13 corresponds to the third part. Moreover, the display unit on which the first re-lottery effect is executed may be different from the display unit on which the second re-lottery effect is executed. Moreover, you may perform a re-lottery effect using a some display part. That is, it is only necessary that the re-lottery effect can be executed in the display area of at least one display unit among the display units.

  -You may change suitably the conditions under which each re-lottery effect is performed. For example, each re-drawing effect may be executable even if the winning symbol combination is displayed in any of the decorative symbol variation games. Even if the child symbol variation game is not executed, the re-lottery effect may be executable.

  Whether to execute the re-lottery effect is determined according to the type of the variation pattern, but is not limited thereto, and may be determined according to the type of the effect pattern, for example. In this case, when the re-lottery effect is executed, the effect time until the symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed in the decorative symbol variation game is set shorter than when the re-lottery effect is not executed. It is preferable to execute the re-lottery effect during the effect time.

A re-lottery effect different from the first re-lottery effect and the second re-lottery effect may be provided, or one or both of the first re-lottery effect and the second re-lottery effect may be omitted.
Whether or not to execute the child symbol variation game is determined according to the type of variation pattern, but is not limited thereto, and may be determined according to the type of effect pattern, for example. In this case, in the same production time, it is good to provide the production pattern which specifies the production content which performs a child symbol variation game, and the production pattern which does not perform a child symbol variation game.

  -You may make it execute in the execution mode which emphasized the child symbol change game only in a part period among the periods which are performing both the parent symbol change game and the child symbol change game. For example, the child symbol variation game may be executed in an emphasizing manner only during a period from when the reach is formed in the child symbol variation game until the symbol combination is temporarily displayed.

  The parent symbol variation game may be executed in an execution mode that is emphasized in comparison with the child symbol variation game. For example, after the end of the child symbol variation game, a control for setting the brightness of the entire sub display unit GH2 on which the child symbol is displayed darker than the brightness of the entire main display unit GH1 on which the parent symbol is displayed may be executed. . In this case, since the parent symbol variation game having a higher advantage than the child symbol variation game can be executed in an execution mode emphasized as compared with the child symbol variation game, the player's The line of sight can be guided. Moreover, you may perform in the execution aspect which does not emphasize both a parent symbol change game and a child symbol change game.

  -As a control for emphasizing one decorative symbol variation game as compared with the other decorative symbol variation game, the brightness of the entire display unit on which the other decorative symbol variation game is executed is executed on one decorative symbol variation game Although the control for setting the brightness to be darker than the brightness of the entire display unit is adopted, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the following control can be adopted as control for emphasizing one decorative symbol variation game. Compared to the case where each decorative symbol variation game is not emphasized, at least one of the information such as the color tone and size of the decorative symbol used in one decorative symbol variation game is made different while the other decorative symbol variation game is changed. Control that emphasizes one of the decorative symbol variation games may be adopted by not changing the information such as the color tone and size of the decorative symbol to be used. In addition, a control for emphasizing one decorative symbol variation game may be employed by displacing an effect display device having a display unit on which one decorative symbol variation game is executed, for example, approximately at the center of the game board YB. . Further, control for emphasizing one decorative symbol variation game by executing one decorative symbol variation game on a display unit larger than the display unit on which the other decorative symbol variation game is executed may be employed. Further, these controls may be arbitrarily combined.

The child symbol variation game may be executed when no reach is formed in the parent symbol variation game.
-Only the child symbol variation game may be executed for the establishment of the start condition of one special symbol variation game. Further, both the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game may be executed for the establishment of the start condition of one special symbol variation game. Further, a plurality of parent symbol variation games may be executed or a plurality of child symbol variation games may be executed in response to the establishment of the start condition of one special symbol variation game. That is, it is only necessary to be able to perform control for executing both the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game with respect to the establishment of the start condition of one special symbol variation game.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may start the child symbol variation game before the parent symbol variation game, or may simultaneously start the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game. Further, after the symbol combination is displayed in one of the decorative symbol variation games, the reach may be formed in the other decorative symbol variation game.

  The sub-control CPU 31a may display the symbol combination in the parent symbol variation game before the child symbol variation game. In this case, since the advantage is higher than that of the child symbol variation game, the symbol combination of the parent symbol variation game in which the player is more interested can be recognized first. Further, the sub control CPU 31a may simultaneously display the symbol combinations in the child symbol variation game and the parent symbol variation game.

  The sub control CPU 31a may not execute the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game simultaneously. In other words, the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game only need to be executed during the execution of one special symbol variation game. For example, even if the parent symbol variation game is started after the child symbol variation game is ended. Good.

  -When the winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game, the benefit is higher in terms of the number of prescribed rounds than when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the child symbol variation game However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game, the probability variation state is given in view of whether or not the winning symbol combination is displayed in the child symbol variation game. Grant of a privilege with a high advantage may be notified. That is, the first bonus is that the jackpot game is awarded and the gaming state after the jackpot game is in an uncertain change state, while the jackpot game is given and the gaming state after the jackpot game is in a probabilistic state. May be associated with the second privilege. In this case, the contents of the big hit game need not be different between the first privilege and the second privilege.

  -It is not necessary to make the contents of the jackpot game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed between the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game different. That is, it is not necessary to make the advantage for the player different between the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game. However, from the viewpoint of improving the interest in the decorative symbol variation game that is executed in different parts, the big hit game given when the winning symbol combination is displayed in the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game It is preferable that a jackpot game having different contents is included in the jackpot game given when the symbol combination is displayed.

In addition to the parent symbol and the child symbol, a symbol (so-called fourth symbol) may be displayed indicating whether the special symbol is variably displayed or fixedly stopped.
-The number of symbol rows to be variably displayed in each decorative symbol variation game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the number of symbol rows may be 2 or less, or 4 or more. When the symbol row is a single row, the reach configuration may be omitted, and whether or not the big hit game is given or the contents of the big hit game, etc. may be notified depending on the type of the decorative symbol that is stopped.

  The symbol combination that is temporarily stopped and displayed on each of the display portions GH1 and GH2 may be determined and stopped on a display portion that is different from the display portion that is temporarily stopped and displayed. For example, after the symbol combination based on the child symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the sub display unit GH2, the symbol combination based on the child symbol may be displayed on the main display unit GH1 in a fixed stop display.

  The display unit on which the parent symbol variation game is executed and the display unit on which the child symbol variation game is executed may be changed as appropriate. For example, the parent symbol variation game may be executed on the sub display portion GH2 while the child symbol variation game is executed on the main display portion GH1.

  The parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game may be executed in different display areas in the same display unit. In this case, among the different display areas in the same display unit, the display unit on which the parent symbol variation game is executed corresponds to the first part and the first effect symbol display unit, and the display unit on which the child symbol variation game is executed This corresponds to the second part and the second effect symbol display unit.

  -You may materialize to the pachinko game machine of multiple lines which set multiple effective lines in which each symbol part GH1 and GH2 display the winning symbol combination or the symbol combination of the losing. In addition, a plurality of effective lines may be set in one of the display units GH1 and GH2, while only one effective line may be set in the other display unit. In this case, since the execution mode of the decorative symbol variation game executed in each display unit can be made different from each other, it is possible to vary the orientation of the plurality of decorative symbol variation games, and to improve the interest in the decorative symbol variation game .

  -The hit type may be changed as appropriate. In this case, it is sufficient that there is at least two hits with different advantages for the player. In addition to differences in the number of specified rounds and presence / absence of a probable change state, for example, the presence / absence of a change state or the length of a specified time for a round game may be adopted as the difference in the advantage for the player. .

-The number and type of variation patterns may be changed as appropriate.
-The number and type of performance patterns may be changed as appropriate. For example, a symbol combination of a parent symbol and a symbol combination of a child symbol may be specified depending on the type of effect pattern. In this case, the execution mode of the re-lottery effect can be specified by the type of effect pattern.

  The type of effect pattern that can be determined when each variation pattern is specified may be changed as appropriate. For example, even if a variation pattern that can be determined when an affirmative determination is made in reach determination, an effect pattern that can specify an effect content that does not include a reach effect may be determined. In this case, reach determination can be grasped as out-of-balance distribution determination that distributes the fluctuation time of out-of-range fluctuation.

  The sub control CPU 31a may specify the effect contents of the decorative symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a may be able to specify the symbol combination of the parent symbol and the symbol combination of the child symbol, the execution mode of the redrawing effect, and the like according to the designated variation pattern. In this case, the effect pattern may be omitted.

  In the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game, all the decorative symbols used are different, but this is not restrictive. For example, one decoration design variation game is played using both the parent design and the child design, and the other decoration design variation game is performed using only the child design. The parts may be different. Further, for example, the decorative symbols used in the parent symbol variation game and the child symbol variation game may be the same ornament symbol. However, from the viewpoint of enjoying a plurality of decorative symbol variation games having different tastes, it is preferable that the decorative symbols used in the plurality of decorative symbol variation games are different from each other.

-You may materialize to the game machine (what is called V probability variation machine) which provides a probability variation function in response to a game ball passing a specific area.
-You may materialize in the pachinko game machine 10 which is not provided with the probability changing function. In this case, the information to be notified may be the same when the odd symbol combination is displayed and when the even symbol combination is displayed.

-You may materialize in the pachinko machine 10 which is not provided with the entrance rate improvement function.
The sub-control board 31 is a sub-integrated control board, and separately from the sub-control board 31, a main display board that specially controls the main effect display device 12 and a sub display board that specially controls the sub-effect display device 13 It may be provided individually. Further, the main display substrate and the sub display substrate may be the same substrate.

-You may materialize in the pachinko machine using a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol.
-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.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) Each of the first effect symbol and the second effect symbol has a plurality of effect symbols, and each first effect symbol and each second effect symbol includes first information and second information, respectively. The first effect symbol and the second effect symbol include an effect symbol in which the first information is common and the second information is different.

(B) The first information is numeric information, and the second information is second information classified into the same group and includes different second information.
(C) The effect symbol control means can perform control so that the first effect symbol variation game is executed in an emphasized execution manner in comparison with the second effect symbol variation game.

  (D) The effect symbol control means displays the display result in the second effect symbol variation game before the first effect symbol variation game, and until the display result is displayed in the second effect symbol variation game. Causes the second effect symbol variation game to be executed in an execution mode that is emphasized as compared with the first effect symbol variation game.

  (E) In the effect symbol variation game, the effect symbol is varied in a plurality of columns, and a winning display result by the effect symbol is displayed by a combination of the effect symbols stopped in the plurality of columns.

  (F) The first effect symbol display unit and the second effect symbol display unit are separate from each other.

  GH1 ... main display part (first part, first effect symbol display part), GH2 ... sub-display part (second part, second effect symbol display part), KD1 to KD9, OD1 to OD9 ... decoration part (second information) ), KN1 to KN9, ON1 to ON9 ... Numeric part (first information, numeric information), KZ1 to KZ9 ... Child symbol (second effect symbol), OZ1 to OZ9 ... Parent symbol (first effect symbol), 12 ... Main Effect display device (game execution means, first game execution means), 13 ... Sub effect display device (game execution means, second game execution means), 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 31 ... Sub control Substrate 31a. Sub-control CPU (game control means, effect symbol control means).

Claims (3)

In a gaming machine capable of executing a special symbol variation game performed using a special symbol based on the determination result of the hit determination,
A first effect symbol display unit capable of displaying a first effect symbol different from the special symbol;
A second effect symbol display unit capable of displaying a second effect symbol different from the special symbol and the first effect symbol;
Production design control means for controlling the display content of the first production design display unit and the display content of the second production design display unit,
The effect design control means performs a first effect symbol variation game performed using the first effect symbol and a second effect symbol variation performed using the second effect symbol during execution of one special symbol variation game. A gaming machine that can be controlled to execute a game.   As a privilege given when a win display result is displayed in the second effect symbol variation game, at least the first privilege among the first privilege and the second privilege having higher advantage than the first privilege. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein the second award is included in a privilege given when a winning display result is displayed in the first effect symbol variation game. Machine.   The effect symbol control means is executed in an execution mode in which one of the effect symbol variation games of the first effect symbol variation game and the second effect symbol variation game is emphasized in comparison with the other effect symbol variation game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it can be controlled.