JP2018078937A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving game taste by executing a performance for displaying symbols in a display area.SOLUTION: The game machine: executes a plurality of performances; displays, at least a part of an execution period of the performance, a performance moving image recognized as if a series of symbol groups scroll from the outside of a display area of a main display part 81, to the inside; and rotates a symbol (e.g., a performance symbol representing "6" displayed on a right row in Figure 10(a)) displayed in the display area of the main display part 81 so as to make the symbol visible as another symbol (e.g., a performance symbol representing "9" displayed on the right row in Figure 10(c)), thus executing a special performance, as any of the plurality of performances.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  The following patent document 1 is illustrated as this type of gaming machine.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a so-called slip effect (an effect of changing the identification information that has been easily recognized to another identification information after making the identification information easy to view) for the purpose of suppressing the processing burden of display control. A game machine that determines whether or not to execute is determined based on a predetermined production mode, whether or not a big hit is won, and the like is described.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2006-10654

  As shown in FIG. 56 and the like of the document, the sliding effect described in Patent Document 1 is re-displayed once (temporarily stopped) in the display area with the appearance of the character. It is a simple one that changes and the next symbol is displayed, and there is still room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving the game entertainment.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that improves the gaming interest by executing an effect of displaying a symbol in a display area.

  According to the present invention, the effect control means capable of executing a plurality of effects, and at least part of the effect execution period by the effect control means, the series of symbols scrolls from the outside to the inside of the display area. An effect display device that displays an effect video that is visually recognized, and operates or deforms in the display area or one or more of the symbols displayed in the display area of the effect display device, or these And the one or more symbols are made visible as other symbols, and the effect control means is provided with a gaming machine that executes a special effect that is one of the plurality of effects. The

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which improves a game entertainment interest by execution of the production which displays a symbol in a display area is provided.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the LED group arrange | positioned in the area | region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in a region III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. It is a figure which shows the game board installed in a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the main electrical structures of a gaming machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the main control structures of a gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a process at the time of starting opening | mouth entrance. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of a symbol variation start process. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows the time chart which concerns on the production animation displayed on a main display part. It is a figure which shows the time chart which concerns on the production animation displayed on a main display part.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” refer to the gaming machine 10 on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated in the state seen from.

<About the outline of the gaming machine 10>
First, an outline of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 6, and FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a main control configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of the effect animation displayed on the main display unit 81.
The gaming machine 10 is a so-called pachinko gaming machine, and includes an effect control means and an effect display device.

The effect control means can execute a plurality of effects.
The effect control means in the present embodiment is realized by the effect control unit 210, for example.

The effect display device displays an effect video that is visually recognized as a series of symbols are scrolled from the outside to the inside of the display area in at least a part of the effect execution period by the effect control means.
The effect display device in the present embodiment is realized by, for example, the effect display device 80.
In addition, the display area in which the effect movie is displayed in the present embodiment is realized by the display area of the main display unit 81 among the components included in the effect display device 80, and is displayed in the effect movie in the present embodiment. The symbol to be displayed is called a production symbol.

With respect to one or more symbols displayed in the display area of the effect display device, an operation, deformation, or combination thereof is performed in the display area so that one or more symbols can be visually recognized as other symbols. Thus, the effect control means executes a special effect that is one of a plurality of effects.
That is, it is not a simple effect as seen in conventional gaming machines in which the temporarily stopped symbol is re-changed and replaced with another symbol, but the symbol operates or deforms in the display area of the effect display device, or When these combinations are performed, a special effect that can be recognized as another symbol is executed.

Here, “an operation, deformation, or a combination thereof is performed in the display area with respect to a symbol displayed in the display area” includes any of the following aspects (a) to (c): It is.
(B) A mode in which the symbol operates in the display area (b) A mode in which the symbol is deformed in the display region (c) A mode in which the symbol operates in the display region and deforms A specific example will be described in detail later.

Since the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment executes a novel effect having the above-described features, it is possible to strongly arouse the interest of the player as compared with the conventional gaming machine.
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
The structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing LED groups arranged in the region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a group of operation buttons arranged in the area III shown in FIG. 1 and the periphery thereof. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a game board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10.
It should be noted that the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 are only those necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the configuration and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. May be. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and fires a game ball on a front area (hereinafter referred to as a gaming area 50a) of a gaming board 50 on which a large number of gaming nails (not shown) are erected. A game in which a prize ball is obtained when a game ball enters a specific prize opening (for example, the big prize opening 55, etc.) is performed.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame (not shown) that detachably holds the gaming board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and the front side of the gaming board 50. And a front frame 20 configured to cover.

The front frame 20 is rotatably supported on the left end side by a hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame. The front frame 20 can be locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23.
The front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 disposed so as to cover the game area 50 a, and the game area 50 a and the game board 50 are transparently protected by the transparent member 25.
The front frame 20 includes an upper ball receiving tray 27 and a lower ball receiving tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 27 and the lower ball receiving tray 29 are provided integrally with the front frame 20 so as to be vertically separated.
The front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29 so that the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a by rotating the operation handle 31. It has become.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operation button group operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. In addition to the push buttons 37 that can accept the player's operations for switching the effects that occur during the game or for the player to obtain various information related to the gaming machine 10, the operation buttons are respectively above, There are a cursor button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing a downward, left, and right operation, a ball lending button 39a for receiving a ball lending operation, a return button 39b for receiving a prepaid card return operation, and the like. included.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 27.

  Below the lower ball tray 29, a ball removal mechanism 36 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward is provided. By operating this ball removal mechanism 36, a bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.

  A pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are disposed on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmitting cover, and lighting devices 35 (35a, 35b, and 35c) are disposed therein. Yes. The speaker 33 and the illuminating device 35 can output sound or can be turned on or off in conjunction with effects or error notifications that occur during the game.

  The effect display device 80 includes a main display portion 81 disposed substantially at the center of the game board 50, an upper sub display portion 82 disposed above the main display portion 81, and a left side of the main display portion 81. It includes a left sub display portion 83 disposed and a right sub display portion 84 disposed on the right side of the main display portion 81. The main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal device, and the upper sub display unit 82, the left sub display unit 83, and the right sub display unit 84 are movable liquid crystal devices.

The main display unit 81 can display a variation display of effect symbols performed in conjunction with the symbol variation game in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92, and also various other effects Can be displayed.
In the variation display of the effect symbol group displayed on the main display unit 81, the effect symbol group to be displayed forms one or more columns. The direction of the row formed by the variably displayed effect symbol group is not particularly limited, and may be any of, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (oblique direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a flat display change on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the effect design changes from the side of the main display unit 81 to the front side or vice versa. This means a virtual direction recognized by a player in a display mode using a technique (for example, perspective method) for recognizing the player as if the player is playing.

  The main display unit 81 can display a so-called hold display (not shown) on a part of the display screen in addition to the display of the effect symbols. The display area where the hold display is displayed and the display area where the effect symbol is displayed may be separated or overlapped. Here, the hold display is an effect image referred to as a so-called hold ball, which is used for the symbol variation game currently being executed out of random numbers acquired by entering the starting opening. Simulates a random number or a random number currently held. The hold display may indicate a possibility that a privilege (for example, a big hit game) is given depending on the shape, color, or the like.

  The upper sub-display unit 82, the left sub-display unit 83, or the right sub-display unit 84 is provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to the effect, and can move when a specific effect is executed. The respective original positions are on the upper side, the left side, or the right side with respect to the main display unit 81, and the upper sub display unit 82 and the left sub display unit 83 extend from these original positions to a position overlapping the display area of the effect symbol in the main display unit 81. Alternatively, the right sub display unit 84 can move.

  Note that although the effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82, left sub display unit 83, or right sub display unit 84) in the present embodiment is a liquid crystal display device, The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter referred to as LEDs) are disposed on the lower right side of the main display portion 81, and a display area of the symbol display device 90 is configured by these LEDs. The symbol display device 90 is disposed at a position that is less visible to the player than the main display portion 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display portion 81.
In addition, although arrangement | positioning and the number of LED which concern on the symbol display apparatus 90 in this embodiment are as showing in FIG. 2, this is one specific example, Comprising: The arrangement | positioning and number of LED which concern on the symbol display apparatus 90 are this example. It is not limited to.

Here, the special symbol is a specific symbol group that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation game that determines whether or not to operate a special electric character (for example, the special electric character 65). The special symbols in the present embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The first special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 2”. The special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol”.

Here, the normal symbol is a specific symbol group that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation game for determining whether or not to operate the normal electric accessory (for example, the normal electric accessory 61). The normal symbol in the present embodiment is displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
In the following, a normal symbol may be abbreviated as “common figure”.

In the following description, the symbol variation game in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is variably displayed may be referred to as “the symbol variation game related to the special symbol”. .
In the following description, the symbol variation game in which the ordinary symbol display device 93 is variably displayed and then the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed may be referred to as “a symbol variation game related to the ordinary symbol”.
Alternatively, in the following description, the variation display of the effect symbol displayed on the main display unit 81 described above is distinguished from “the symbol variation game related to the special symbol” and “the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol” as “the effect symbol. It may be referred to as a “symbol changing game”.
In the following description, when simply referred to as “symbol changing game”, it means “symbol changing game related to special symbol” unless otherwise specified.

On the front surface of the game board 50, a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, decorative members, and the like are arranged, so that a game area 50a is drawn so that the launched game ball rolls. It is made. Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game balls launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the game area 50a as a reference.
Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction in which the game ball falls, and is a nail-like one.

  The gaming machine 10 can increase or decrease the launch of the game ball according to the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31. In addition, one of the first flow path X (so-called left-handed) in which the weakly launched game ball rolls and the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the harder launched game ball rolls are used. Various obstacles are arranged in the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls.

  FIG. 4 shows a large winning port 55, a first starting port 57, a second starting port 59, a gate 63, and normal winning ports 67 (67a, 67b) as main winning ports. The winning award shown here is an example, and the number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The first start port 57 is disposed at the lower center of the game area 50a. A count switch SW1 is attached to the first start port 57, and a winning for the first start port 57 is determined in response to detection of the count switch SW1, and a prize ball associated with the first start port 57 is displayed. Is granted.
In at least a part of the case where the winning for the first starting port 57 is determined, the starting condition for starting the symbol variation game related to the first special symbol is established.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second start port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A count switch SW2 is attached to the second start port 59, and a winning ball relating to the second start port 59 is determined when the count switch SW2 is detected. Is granted.
In at least a part of the case where the winning for the second starting port 59 is determined, the starting condition for starting the symbol variation game for the second special symbol is established.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

  An ordinary electric accessory 61 is disposed at the second start port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that changes to an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball in the second start port 59 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball, and is activated by the operation of the solenoid coil SOL4. Transition to either an open state or a closed state. The control of the ordinary electric accessory 61 will be described in detail later.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A count switch SW7 is attached to the big winning opening 55, and a winning associated with the big winning opening 55 is determined upon detection of the count switch SW7, and a prize ball associated with the big winning opening 55 is given. .
A special electric accessory 65 is disposed above the big prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that can be switched to an open state where the game ball can be easily entered into the grand prize opening 55 or a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball, and is opened by the operation of the solenoid coil SOL1. Transition to either state or closed state.

The special electric accessory 65 is in an open state in at least a part of the big hit game that is won in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, and accordingly, the game ball is allowed to enter the big prize opening 55. The Note that the special electric accessory 65 in the present embodiment is configured so as to be in an open state in a big hit game caused by any of the balls entering the first start port 57 and the balls entering the second start port 59. ing.
When the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state, it is easy to enter a game ball into the big winning opening 55, and thus the chance of winning a prize ball can be greatly increased.
In the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a larger number of game balls roll toward the grand prize opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

The normal winning opening 67 (67a, 67b) is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A count switch SW51 that detects a game ball that has entered the ball is attached to the normal winning port 67a, and the winning of the normal winning port 67 is determined in response to the detection of the count switch SW51, and is associated with the normal winning port 67. Awarded prize balls. A count switch SW52 that detects a game ball that has entered a ball is attached to the normal winning port 67b, and the winning of the normal winning port 67 is determined in response to the detection of the count switch SW52, and is associated with the normal winning port 67. Awarded prize balls.
In the present embodiment, as compared to the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, when the game rolls from the first flow path X, a larger number of game balls roll toward the normal winning port 67. Each obstacle is arranged.

  The out port 69 is disposed at the lowermost part of the game area 50a. The game balls that have been driven into the game area 50a and have not entered each of the above-described winning holes drop into the out port 69 and are processed as out balls.

  Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described. However, these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented by another configuration.

<About the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the control configuration of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 or FIG. In addition, since the description may be made by touching each component illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above, please refer to these drawings as appropriate.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the main electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a main control configuration of the gaming machine 10.
Each component shown in FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 is a component necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and a component not shown here is added to the gaming machine 10. May be. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily include all of the components illustrated here, and some components may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The gaming machine 10 includes control boards such as a main control board 100 and a sub control board 200 in its own machine, and various functions are realized by each board and components electrically connected to each board. doing.
More specifically, the main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 include a CPU 101 or CPU 201, a RAM 102 or RAM 202, a ROM 103 or ROM 203, and the like. The main control board 100 and the sub control board 200 implement various functions by executing a control program read from the ROM 103 or the ROM 203 by the CPU 101 or the CPU 201 and writing or reading various data in the RAM 102 or the RAM 202.
Although one sub control board 200 is illustrated in FIG. 5, the sub control board 200 may be formed of a plurality of boards. When the sub control board 200 is formed of a plurality of boards, the plurality of sub control boards 200 may be connected in parallel to the main control board 100, or the plurality of sub control boards 200 may be connected to the main control board 100. It may be connected hierarchically.
Moreover, the board | substrate which implement | achieves each function structure is not limited to the board | substrate shown by FIG. 5, You may implement | achieve on the main control board 100 or the sub control board 200, or another board | substrate.

  The main control board 100 controls the game in an integrated manner, and transmits commands to the sub-control board 200 for effects related to the game. The main control board 100 is a board that realizes a function that affects or may affect the game result, and the sub control board 200 is a board that performs various controls in accordance with commands sent from the main control board 100.

  In FIG. 6, as main functional configurations realized by the main control board 100, the starting entrance ball processing unit 110, the special game control unit 120, the general game control unit 130, the game state control unit 140, the symbol display A control unit 150 and an information transmission unit 190 are illustrated. In addition, in the same figure, an effect control unit 210 is illustrated as a main functional configuration realized by the sub control board 200.

The starting port entry processing unit 110 acquires a random number used to determine whether or not the big hit game is successful when a game ball enters the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 and executes a predetermined process.
The special symbol game control unit 120 executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.
The general game control unit 130 executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The game state control unit 140 has a function of controlling a big hit game, a probability change state and a change state, and a function of controlling the granting and release (transition to the normal game state).
The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display the special symbol selected as a result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or the normal symbol selected as the result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The information transmission unit 190 transmits control information (command) generated in each functional configuration realized by the main control board 100 to a functional configuration (for example, the effect control unit 210) realized on the sub control board 200. To do. The command transmitted by the information transmission unit 190 includes special drawing lottery and universal drawing lottery, presence / absence of probability variation state, presence / absence of variation state, information on pending random number, information on execution of jackpot game, etc. May be.

The effect control unit 210 receives control information (commands) generated by various functional configurations realized by the main control board 100 via the information transmission unit 190, and mainly relates to a symbol variation game and a big hit game related to special symbols. The effect display is displayed on the effect display device 80. For example, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to perform variable display or stop display of the effect symbol during execution of the symbol variation game.
The effect control unit 210 can also control the lighting (flashing) effect by the lighting device 35 or the sound effect by the speaker 33, and arouses the player's interest by combining these effect display, lighting effect, sound effect, and the like. can do. Further, the effect control unit 210 can variably switch various effects according to the player's operation received by the push button 37.

<Regarding the processing when entering the starting gate>
Hereinafter, the start-port entrance time processing unit 110 that controls the start-port entrance processing will be described in detail.
The starting entrance ball processing unit 110 includes a special figure hold control unit 111 and a prior determination unit 112.

When the game ball enters the first start port 57, that is, when the first start port 57 wins, the special figure hold control unit 111 sets the number of reserved random numbers M1 to the hold upper limit number (for example, four pieces). ) Is not reached, the random number M1 is acquired and held.
Further, the special figure holding control unit 111 sets the number of reserved random numbers M2 when the game ball enters the second starting port 59, that is, when winning the second starting port 59, the holding upper limit number (for example, If it has not reached (4), a random number M2 is acquired and held.
The special figure holding control unit 111 distinguishes and holds the random number M1 acquired when the first starting port 57 wins and the random number M2 acquired when the second starting port 59 wins.

The special figure hold control unit 111 may request the symbol display control unit 150 to display the number of random numbers held on the symbol display device 90, or transmit information to display the effect display device 80. A command may be issued to the effect control unit 210 via the unit 190.
At this time, the symbol display control unit 150 may cause the symbol display device 90 to display the number of random numbers held on the LED light emission pattern in response to a request from the special symbol hold control unit 111.
Further, the production control unit 210 may cause the production display device 80 to display a number of hold displays equal to the number of random numbers held in accordance with a command input via the information transmission unit 190.

The prior determination unit 112 determines whether or not the held random number M1 or the random number M2 is determined to be won by the success / failure determination unit 121 in at least a part of the case where the special figure hold control unit 111 holds the random number M1 or the random number M2. A prior determination is performed to determine whether or not the determination by the success / failure determination unit 121 is in advance.
Moreover, the prior determination part 112 may perform the process regarding the production | presentation based on the result of prior determination other than prior determination. Here, the “effect based on the result of prior determination” is, for example, an effect that changes the color or form of a hold display that represents a random number that has been subject to prior determination, or a hold that represents a random number that has been subject to prior determination. The effect etc. which are performed over the period (so-called prefetch zone) where the display is displayed are mentioned.
In addition, the “production based on the result of the prior determination” may be configured to have continuity over the symbol variation game related to a plurality of special symbols. To do.

<About the symbol variation game related to special symbols>
Hereinafter, the special figure game control unit 120 that executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol will be described in detail.
The special figure game control unit 120 includes a success / failure determination part 121, a special figure selection part 122, a reach lottery part 123, and a variation pattern determination part 124.

  When the control related to the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or the control related to the jackpot game is not performed, the success / failure determination unit 121 reads the random number M1 or the random number M2 held in a predetermined cycle. At this time, the success / failure determination unit 121 preferentially executes the reading of the random number M2, and reads the random number M1 when the random number M2 cannot be read (when the reserved random number M2 is zero). By such control, the random number M2 is read preferentially over the random number M1. As a result, the success / failure determination unit 121 preferentially determines the random number M2 over the random number M1.

The special figure selection unit 122 selects a special symbol based on the result of the determination of the success / failure by the determination unit 121.
More specifically, when winning is determined by the success / failure determination unit 121, the special figure selection unit 122 selects a special symbol (winning symbol) indicating the winning by performing random number lottery. That is, when winning / not-judging section 121 determines that winning is made, special figure selecting section 122 selects any one of a plurality of winning symbols prepared in advance.
Alternatively, when the winning / failing determination unit 121 determines a loss, the special figure selection unit 122 uniquely determines a special symbol (losing symbol) indicating a loss.

When the random number M1 is determined by the success / failure determination unit 121, the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 122 is displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 by the first special symbol display control unit 151 described later.
When the random number M2 is determined by the success / failure determination unit 121, the special symbol selected by the special symbol selection unit 122 is displayed on the second special symbol display device 92 by the second special symbol display control unit 152 described later.

When the winning determination unit 121 determines that the winning is determined, the reach lottery unit 123 selects whether or not to perform a reach effect during the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol indicating the determination result by random lottery. Here, the reach effect means that the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in a plurality of columns except the column where the temporary stop is made in the display of variation of the effect symbols on the main display unit 81, and each temporarily stopped effect symbol is An effect performed in the same kind of state. Note that this state may be referred to as a reach state in the present embodiment.
Note that when the winning / decision determining unit 121 determines that the winning is the result of the symbol variation game resulting from the determination, even if the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game, the final temporary stop effect The symbols are of a different type from the effect symbols in the other columns.
In addition, when the winning / non-winning determination unit 121 determines that the winning is performed, the result of the symbol variation game resulting from the determination is winning, so even if the reach drawing unit 123 does not perform the drawing, The reach effect is performed in the main display unit 81, and the effect symbol of the column temporarily stopped last is the same type as the effect symbol of the other columns.

The variation pattern determination unit 124 determines a variation pattern including at least variation time information indicating a time period from the start of the variation display to the stop display in the symbol variation game related to the special symbol. The variation pattern (variation time information) determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 can be rephrased as an execution period of a symbol variation game (game) related to one special symbol.
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 is output as control information for the first special symbol display control unit 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152, and the first special symbol display control unit to which the control information is input. 151 or the second special symbol display control unit 152 executes the symbol variation game related to the special symbol over the time indicated by the control information.
The variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 124 is output to the effect control unit 210 as a command transmitted via the information transmission unit 190, and the effect control unit 210 that has input the command is included in the command. The production (reach production etc.) is controlled using the fluctuation pattern. More specifically, the effect control unit 210 changes the effect pattern variation mode so as to end the symbol variation game related to the effect symbol based on the variation pattern in accordance with the time indicated by the input variation pattern (variation time information). And the effect aspect accompanying it is determined and executed.
Thereby, the effect control part 210 can perform the effect with respect to the symbol variation game according to the execution time of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol.

  Note that, when the reach effect is executed, it takes a longer time than when the reach effect is not executed. Therefore, when the reach effect is selected by the reach lottery unit 123, the variation pattern determination unit 124 selects Compared with the case where non-execution of reach production is selected, the ratio of determining a variation pattern (variation time information) indicating a long time is configured to be higher.

<Regarding the symbol variation game related to ordinary symbols>
Hereinafter, the general game control unit 130 that executes control related to the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol will be described in detail.
The general figure game control unit 130 includes a general figure holding control unit 131, a general drawing lottery unit 132, and a normal electric role control unit 133.

  When the number of reserved random numbers M3 does not reach the upper limit of reservation (for example, 4) when a game ball enters the gate 63, the general hold control unit 131 acquires the random number M3. Hold.

  When the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol is not being executed, the regular symbol lottery unit 132 reads the reserved random number M3 at a predetermined cycle, and uses the read random number M3 to release the ordinary electric accessory 61. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to change to a state. In addition, the winning probability of the lottery performed by the normal drawing lottery unit 132 is higher in the variable state described later than in the normal gaming state.

  The lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 132 is transmitted to the normal symbol display control unit 153 described later. One of the two LEDs corresponding to the normal symbol display device 93 corresponds to winning and the other corresponds to loss, and the normal symbol display control unit 153 causes one of the LEDs to emit light according to the lottery result transmitted.

When winning the lottery by the general drawing lottery unit 132, the ordinary electric combination control unit 133 operates the solenoid coil SOL4 to open the ordinary electric accessory 61 under a predetermined opening condition. Here, the predetermined opening condition includes a time (hereinafter referred to as “opening time”) when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is opened in response to one winning by the general drawing lottery unit 132 and a number of times when the normal electric accessory 61 is opened (hereinafter referred to as the number of times of opening). And the like.
The ordinary electric combination control unit 133 controls the ordinary electric combination 61 so that the time taken for the open state increases per unit time when the variation state is given by the variation control unit 144. That is, the control of the ordinary electric power control unit 133 varies due to the provision of the variable state by the variable control unit 144 described later.

<About game state control>
Hereinafter, the gaming state control unit 140 that controls the big hit game, the probability variation state, and the variation state will be described in detail.
The gaming state control unit 140 includes a jackpot control unit 141, a probability change control unit 143, and a change control unit 144.

Here, the big hit game refers to a special game state in which the special electric accessory 65 can be operated continuously. Here, “successively operating the special electric accessory” means that the number of round games (number of rounds) described later is a plurality of times.
Here, the probability variation state refers to a gaming state in which the winning probability of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination unit 121 is higher than the normal gaming state.
Here, the variable state means a gaming state in which at least one of the following is performed.
(I) The winning probability of the lottery by the ordinary drawing lottery unit 132 is higher than that in the normal gaming state.
(Ii) The opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 61 is extended from the normal gaming state.
(Iii) The number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 61 is increased from the normal gaming state.
(Iv) The fluctuation display time per time in the normal symbol display device 93 is shortened from the normal gaming state.
Note that the winning probability of the lottery performed by the normal drawing lottery unit 132 referred to in (i) may be zero or may not be zero in the normal gaming state.

The probability change control unit 143 gives a probability change state triggered by the end of the big hit game resulting from the stop display of a specific special symbol (winning symbol) on the symbol display device 90.
In addition, the provision condition of the probability variation state according to the present embodiment is one specific example, and the provision condition of the probability variation state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the probability variation state may be given when a game ball enters a specific area called a so-called V zone.

The probability variation control unit 143 starts a new jackpot game when the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is performed a predetermined number of times after the transition to the probability variation state or before the symbol variation game according to the predetermined number of special symbols is performed. When winning, cancel the probability change state.
Note that the probability variation state cancellation condition according to the present embodiment is one specific example, and the probability variation state cancellation condition in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the probability variation control unit 143 may cancel the probability variation state only when winning the big hit game regardless of the number of symbol variation games related to the special symbol. Alternatively, the probability variation control unit 143 may cancel the probability variation state when a lottery (falling lottery) for determining whether or not to cancel the probability variation state is won.

The change control unit 144 gives a change state with every occurrence of the big hit game executed by the big hit control unit 141 as an opportunity.
In addition, the provision condition of the variable state according to the present embodiment is a specific example, and the provision condition of the certain variable state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the change control unit 144 may give a change state with a part of the case where the big hit game executed by the jackpot control unit 141 is ended.

The change control unit 144 is a new jackpot when the symbol change game related to a predetermined number of special symbols is performed after the shift to the change state, or before the symbol change game related to a predetermined number of special symbols is executed. When the game is won, the variable state is canceled.
Note that the changing condition cancellation condition by the changing control unit 144 may be the same condition as the probability changing condition releasing condition, or may be a different condition. According to this embodiment, the predetermined number of times related to the cancellation of the variable state may be the same number as the predetermined number of times related to the cancellation of the probability change state, or may be a different number.

The jackpot control unit 141 executes a jackpot game when the winning / non-winning determination unit 121 determines that a winning is made. Specifically, the jackpot game in the present embodiment is executed as follows.
First, when winning / not-judging unit 121 determines that the winning symbol is selected, special symbol selecting unit 122 selects a special symbol, and the selected special symbol is stopped and displayed on first special symbol display device 91 or second special symbol display device 92. After being made, the big hit control unit 141 starts the big hit game.
When the big hit game is started, the big hit control unit 141 outputs a command related to the opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game to the effect control unit 210 to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes the opening effect for a predetermined time (opening time) according to the command. In the opening effect according to the present embodiment, it is preferable to encourage the player to launch a game ball into the second flow path Y toward the big winning opening 55 by recommending the player to make a right strike.
After the opening effect, the round game in which the special winning opening 55 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of times (number of rounds) as an upper limit. In the round game, the special winning opening 55 is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once). Further, after a predetermined number of game balls have entered the opened big winning opening 55, or after a predetermined time (round gaming time) has elapsed, the big winning opening 55 is closed and the round game ends.
After the end of the round game, the big prize opening 55 is closed for a predetermined time (interval time), and the big prize opening 55 is opened again with the start of the next round game.

The big hit control unit 141 transmits the control information including the number of rounds, the round game time, the interval time and the like to the special power control unit 142.
The special electric combination control unit 142 opens the special electric combination item 65 according to the control information received from the jackpot control unit 141.
The special electric control unit 142 monitors the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 55 during one round game based on the detection of the count switch SW7 while the special electric combination 65 is opened. ing. When the number of winning game balls being monitored reaches the upper limit number, the special electric role control unit 142 activates the solenoid coil SOL1 to close the special electric role item 65.

The jackpot control unit 141 outputs a command related to the effect during the round game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes a round effect according to the input command.
When the specified number of rounds is over, the jackpot control unit 141 outputs a command related to the ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game to the effect control unit 210 via the information transmission unit 190. The effect control unit 210 executes an ending effect for a predetermined time (ending time) according to the input command, and the big hit control unit 141 ends the big hit game.

<About the symbol change game and effect display for each symbol>
Hereinafter, the symbol variation game and the effect display relating to each symbol will be described in detail.

The symbol display control unit 150 causes the symbol display device 90 to display a special symbol that is a result of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol or a normal symbol that is a result of the symbol variation game related to the normal symbol.
The symbol display control unit 150 includes a first special symbol display control unit 151, a second special symbol display control unit 152, and a normal symbol display control unit 153.
The first special symbol display control unit 151 controls the special symbol variation display and the stop display in the first special symbol display device 91.
The second special symbol display control unit 152 controls the variation display and stop display of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 92.
The normal symbol display control unit 153 controls the normal symbol variation display and the stop display in the normal symbol display device 93.

The effect control unit 210 executes a notice effect. Here, the notice effect is an effect suggesting a game development after the execution, and is mainly an effect related to a symbol variation game related to a special symbol or a big hit game.
When performing the notice effect, the effect control unit 210 causes the effect display device 80 to display an effect display related to the notice effect. In particular, regarding the execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol, the effect control unit 210 determines whether or not the jackpot game is won by the combination of the effect symbols that are confirmed and stopped after the plurality of effect symbol groups scroll. The effect display device 80 is informed.
The effect control unit 210 performs an effect display by the effect display device 80 (according to the effect symbol) in accordance with the variation time of the special symbol by the symbol display device 90 during execution of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol. (Including the symbol variation game). In other words, the effect control unit 210 displays a symbol variation game related to one special symbol in the symbol display device 90 and a single effect display (including a symbol variation game related to the effect symbol) in the effect display device 80. As a general rule, execute in association.
However, when the notice effect having continuity is executed over the symbol variation game related to a plurality of special symbols, or when the symbol variation game related to one special symbol is performed, a variation display of a plurality of effect symbols is displayed. In some cases, a notice effect including The former representative example is a notice effect called a continuous effect, and the latter representative example is a notice effect called a pseudo-continuous effect.
Here, the continuous effect is an effect that has continuity over several games (a symbol variation game related to a special symbol). Further, here, the pseudo-ream effect refers to a series of effect symbols scrolled in a variation cycle that is a period from a break that can be recognized by a player to a single game (a symbol variation game related to a special symbol). This effect includes multiple fluctuation cycles.

In the above description, the effect control unit 210 controls that the effect display of the effect display device 80 (main display unit 81, upper sub display unit 82, left sub display unit 83, right sub display unit 84) is controlled. However, the control target of the effect control unit 210 is not limited to this. In addition, the effect control unit 210 can also control a lighting (flashing) effect by the lighting device 35 or an audio effect by the speaker 33, and a player combining these effect display, lighting effect, audio effect, and the like. Can be aroused.
Further, the effect control unit 210 can variably switch various effects according to the player's operation received by the push button 37.
Further, the effect control unit 210 can perform movement control of the upper sub display unit 82, the left sub display unit 83, or the right sub display unit 84, and although not shown in FIG. It may be possible to execute movement control.

<About various processing procedures>
Next, processing procedures for the various processes described above will be described with reference to FIG. 7 or FIG. In addition, since the description may be made by touching each component illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 described above, please refer to these drawings as appropriate.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the processing at the time of entering the starting opening. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the symbol variation start process.
Note that the processing procedures illustrated in these flowcharts do not limit the processing procedure of the present invention and the execution timing thereof. For this reason, when carrying out the processing relating to the present invention, the plurality of processing procedures can be changed within a range that does not hinder the contents, and some or all of the execution timings of the plurality of processing overlap each other. Also good.
Each process illustrated in FIG. 7 or FIG. 8 is a main process necessary for the description of the present invention, and does not indicate all processes executed by the gaming machine 10.

First, the process at the time of entering the starting opening will be described. Here, the “starting-port entering process” is a series of processing executed after a game ball enters the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59.
Until the ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected by the count switch SW1 or the count switch SW2 (NO in step S102), the processing after step S104 is not performed and is on standby.
Even if a ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102), if the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 reaches the upper limit (in step S104). YES), the process after step S106 is on standby without being performed.

  When a ball entering the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is detected (YES in step S102) and the number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 has not reached the upper limit (NO in step S104). The number of holds by the special figure hold control unit 111 is added (step S106). Further, the special figure hold control unit 111 acquires the random number M1 or the random number M2 and holds it in a dedicated storage area (step S108).

When the prior determination unit 112 makes a prior determination (YES in step S110), the prior determination unit 112 determines whether or not the random number M1 or the random number M2 stored and stored in step S108 is determined to be winning by the determination unit 121. Determination is made (step S112).
When the prior determination unit 112 does not perform prior determination (NO in step S110), the process proceeds to step S114 without performing the process in step S112.

  A command including a series of processing results from step S102 to step S112 as control information is output from the information transmission unit 190 to the sub-control board 200 (step S114), and the start-entry ball entry processing is completed.

Next, the process procedure of the symbol variation start process will be described. Here, the “symbol change start process” is a series of processes performed when starting a symbol change game related to a special symbol.
First, the special figure game control unit 120 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied (step S202). Here, the “variation start condition” means (i) that the symbol variation game related to the special symbol is not executed at the time of the determination in step S202, and (ii) that the big hit game is not executed at the time of the determination in step S202. (Iii) There are one or more reserved memories at the time of the determination in step S202.
When the determination in step S202 is negative (NO in step S202), the process after step S204 is not executed, and the symbol variation start process ends.

When the determination in step S202 is affirmative (YES in step S202), the success / failure determination unit 121 reads the random number M1 or random number M2 held in the special figure hold control unit 111 (step S204).
In step S <b> 204, the success / failure determination unit 121 may read the random number M <b> 1 or the random number M <b> 2 in the order stored in the special figure hold control unit 111, or may read one with priority over the other.

Each determination process is executed when a random number is read in step S204 (step S206).
Here, the processing included in step S206 specifically includes at least the above-described determination of success / failure by the determination unit 121 and the selection of a special symbol by the special figure selection unit 122. In addition, the determination processing such as (i) whether or not a variable state is given, (ii) whether or not to stop the effect design at the reach eye, (iii) whether or not to perform a specific effect is performed in step S206. It may be included in the processing.

Then, the special figure hold control unit 111 specifies the number of random numbers M1 or M2 that are held at that time (step S208). Thereby, the number of remaining random numbers excluding the random number read in the symbol variation game executed in this processing procedure is specified as the reserved number.
The variation pattern determination unit 124 determines a variation pattern using the processing result in step S206 and the number of holds specified in step S208 (step S210).

  A command including a series of processing results from step S202 to step S210 as control information is output from the information transmission unit 190 to the sub-control board 200 (step S212), and the symbol variation start process ends. The command includes various information for enabling the sub-control board 200 to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is executed, the gaming state, etc., for example, information indicating a variation pattern, the number of holds, the presence or absence of a probability variation state, a variation state This includes the presence or absence of.

<About the variation display of the effect design including the specific effect according to the present invention>
Next, the variation display of the effect design including the specific effect according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, since the description may be made by touching each component illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 described above, please refer to these drawings as appropriate.
9 to 19 are diagrams showing a specific example of the effect animation displayed on the main display unit 81. In addition, the broken-line arrow shown in FIGS. 9-19 has shown the aspect from which an effect design fluctuates (scrolls). As indicated by these broken arrows, the variation direction (scroll direction) of the effect symbol according to the present embodiment is illustrated with the vertical direction as an example, but may be another direction such as a horizontal direction or a depth direction.
20 and 21 are diagrams illustrating time charts related to the effect moving image displayed on the main display unit 81. 20 and 21, the number of seconds shown at the top is the elapsed time when the game start time is used as a reference (zero seconds).

9 to 19, the effect symbols included in the series of effect symbols that scroll the display area of the main display unit 81 include an identification portion that represents identification information for identifying each other. Represented by
However, the identification part represented by a number is one specific example, and the specific effect according to the present invention may be applied to the scroll of the effect symbol representing the identification part in a format different from the number. For example, the effect symbol representing “V” shown in FIG. 16 can be said to be an effect symbol representing the alphabet “buoy” or an effect symbol representing the Roman numeral “5”.

In this embodiment, in at least a part of the case where a specific effect is executed by the effect control unit 210, an operation in the display area of the main display unit 81 or an identification part included in one or more symbols or A mode in which the identification information represented by the identification portion is changed to different identification information by performing modification or a combination thereof will be described.
However, if the effect design is a display mode that can be recognized as including a different part (for example, a decorative part indicating a character, etc.) different from the above-mentioned identification part, each of the identification part and the different part The specific effect may be executed in such a manner that the operation or the deformation or the combination thereof is performed.

FIG. 9 shows a specific example of the effect movie in the case where the combination of effect symbols for notifying the winning of the big hit game without the specific effect is confirmed and stopped. Further, the pattern A shown in FIG. 20 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect moving image shown in FIG.
First, in the display area of the main display portion 81, scrolls of effect symbol groups over three rows are displayed (see FIG. 9A). That is, in the display area of the main display unit 81, an effect animation in which a series of effect symbol groups scroll in a plurality of columns is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols (here, “7”) included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column (left column) of the display area of the main display unit 81 from the time 9 seconds elapses to the time 10 seconds elapses. Is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 9B). Note that the temporary stop in the left column is described as “left stop” in FIGS. 20 and 21.
Here, the temporary stop is a display form of the effect symbol before reaching the final stop, and means a state that can be changed again depending on the development of the effect. It is preferable that the temporarily stopped effect symbol is displayed so as to be accompanied by a minute operation (for example, swinging), so that the effect symbol that is confirmed and stopped can be displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols (here, “7”) included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the right column (right column) of the display area of the main display unit 81 from the elapse of 12 seconds to the elapse of 13 seconds. Is temporarily stopped (see FIG. 9C). Note that the temporary stop in the right column is described as “right stop” in FIGS. 20 and 21.
In the state shown in FIG. 9 (c), the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column and the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column are the same type, and the center column (center column) where the effect is temporarily stopped is the last. Corresponds to the above reach state. In the time chart relating to pattern A, the state before reaching the reach state is expressed as “normal fluctuation”, and the state after reaching the reach state is expressed as “reach”. 20 and 21, even if the period indicated as “reach” is illustrated as if it is a single period, it is assumed that there is a single reach effect executed in that period. Is not limited, and may be a combination of a plurality of reach effects (for example, development from normal reach to special reach).
Then, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group (here, the effect symbol representing “7”) is displayed in the center column of the display area of the main display unit 81 from the time when 23 seconds have elapsed to the time when 24 seconds have elapsed. The temporary stop is made, and when 24 seconds have elapsed, the effect symbols of all the rows are fixedly stopped (see FIG. 9D). Note that the temporary stop of the center column is indicated as “medium stop” in FIGS. 20 and 21, and the effect symbols of all the columns are fixed stop, and “determined” in FIGS. 20 and 21. It is written.
The combination of effect symbols shown in FIG. 9 (d) is the same type of effect symbols arranged across all columns, but the effect symbol combinations are specific examples of effect symbol combinations for notifying the winning of the big hit game. is there. In other words, in the display area of the main display unit 81, an effect animation for informing a game result (whether or not a big hit game) is displayed by a combination of a plurality of lines of effect symbols stopped as a result of scrolling.

Note that the timing at which the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in each row is not necessarily different (displaced), and the main display unit 81 displays an effect video that is visually recognized so that the effect symbols in all the columns are temporarily stopped simultaneously. May be.
In addition, the timing at which the effect symbols in the central column that is temporarily stopped last is not necessarily different from the timing at which the effect symbols in all the columns are confirmed and stopped, and it is visually recognized that these timings are simultaneous. The main display unit 81 may display the effect animation.

FIG. 10 shows a specific example of the effect movie that reaches the reach state by executing the specific effect when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column. Further, the pattern B shown in FIG. 20 may be treated as a time chart related to the effect moving image shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 10, before the display shown in FIG. 10A is reached, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9A above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display section 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “9”). Is temporarily stopped, and one of the different types of effect symbols (here, the effect symbol representing “6”) is temporarily stopped in the right column from 12 seconds to 13 seconds (see FIG. 10A). . In the state shown in FIG. 10 (a), the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column and the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column are different, and the center column in which the temporary stop is last is changing. Therefore, it does not correspond to the above reach state and can be said to be a non-reach state.
Next, the special effect is executed from the time 13 seconds elapses to the time 17 seconds elapse. Here, the special effect is a notice effect in which the specific effect is executed at least in the display area of the main display unit 81. In addition, in the execution period of a special effect, it is not restricted to execution of a specific effect, Other effects (for example, the effect using the illuminating device 35, the speaker 33, etc.) may be performed.
The effects of the special effects shown in FIG. 10 are as follows. First, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column rotates (see FIG. 10B). In addition, the arrow shown up and down the effect symbol of the right column in FIG.10 (b) has shown the rotation direction of the said effect symbol, and is not an image displayed on the main display part 81. FIG. When the rotation of the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column reaches 180 °, the player can visually recognize the effect symbol as if it was an effect symbol representing “9” (FIG. 10 ( c)).
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 can cause the player to recognize a break in the effect of shifting the display mode of the main display unit 81 from the non-reach state to the reach state. In other words, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbols in a plurality of columns (left column and right column) excluding the column (center column) that is temporarily stopped in the display area of the main display unit 81, In addition, when at least a part of the temporarily stopped production symbols are different, at least a part of the temporarily stopped production symbols is subjected to a specific production, and each temporarily stopped production It can be changed to a reach state where the symbols are of the same kind.

  Although not shown in FIG. 10, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing “9” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols indicating winning of the big hit game may be confirmed and stopped. Alternatively, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing identification information other than “9” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. 10C, and the effect symbol combination indicating that the jackpot game is not won May be confirmed and stopped.

The length of the execution period related to one game shown in the time chart of the pattern A shown in FIG. 20 matches the length of the execution period related to one game shown in the time chart of the pattern B shown in FIG. Yes. That is, the effect movie shown in FIG. 9 related to the pattern A and the effect movie shown in FIG. 10 related to the pattern B are executed based on the same variation pattern (variation time information).
Note that the same can be said for the effect animation shown in FIGS. 11 to 16 related to the pattern B as in FIG.

  When the color of the effect symbol representing “9” that is temporarily stopped in FIG. 10 and the color of the effect symbol representing “6” rotated in the specific effect are different, the color of the effect symbol representing “6” By executing an effect of changing the symbol so as to match the color of the effect symbol representing “9” together with the specific effect, the effect symbols of the same type may be used.

FIG. 11 shows a specific example of the effect movie that reaches the reach state by executing the specific effect when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column. Also, the pattern B shown in FIG. 20 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect animation shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 11, before reaching the display shown in FIG. 11A, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9A above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display portion 81 from the time when 9 seconds have passed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “2”). Is temporarily stopped, and one of the different types of effect symbols (the effect symbol representing “5” in this case) is temporarily stopped in the right column from 12 seconds to 13 seconds (see FIG. 11A). ). In the state shown in FIG. 11 (a), the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column and the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column are different, and the center column in which the temporary stop is last is changing. Therefore, it does not correspond to the above reach state and can be said to be a non-reach state.
Next, the special effect is executed from the time 13 seconds elapses to the time 17 seconds elapse. The effects of the special effects shown in FIG. 11 are as follows. First, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column rotates (see FIG. 11B). In addition, the arrow shown up and down the effect symbol of the right column in FIG.11 (b) has shown the rotation direction of the said effect symbol, and is not an image displayed on the main display part 81. FIG. When the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column reaches 180 ° (see FIG. 11C), the effect symbol is reversed in the left-right direction (see FIG. 11D). The effect symbol has a shape similar to “2”, and the player can visually recognize the effect symbol representing “2”.
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 can cause the player to recognize a break in the effect of shifting the display mode of the main display unit 81 from the non-reach state to the reach state.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 11, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing “2” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols indicating winning of the big hit game may be confirmed and stopped. Alternatively, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing identification information other than “2” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. 11 (d), and the effect symbol combination indicating that the jackpot game is not won May be confirmed and stopped.

  In FIG. 11, in the specific effect, the effect that transforms the shape of the effect symbol that represents “5” by rotating and reversing it to the shape of the effect symbol that represents “2” that has been temporarily stopped. By executing with a specific effect, each other's effect symbol may be made an effect symbol of the same shape.

FIG. 12 shows a specific example of the effect movie that reaches the reach state by executing the specific effect when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column. Further, the pattern B shown in FIG. 20 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect moving image shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 12, before the display shown in FIG. 12 (a) is reached, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9 (a) above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display portion 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “3”). Is temporarily stopped, and one of the different types of effect symbols (in this case, the effect symbol representing “8”) is temporarily suspended in the right column from the time 12 seconds to 13 seconds (see FIG. 12A). . In the state shown in FIG. 12A, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column and the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column are different, and the center column in which the temporary stop is last is changing. Therefore, it does not correspond to the above reach state and can be said to be a non-reach state.
Next, the special effect is executed from the time 13 seconds elapses to the time 17 seconds elapse. Specifically, a part of the effect symbols that are temporarily stopped in the right column (parts indicated by broken lines) are divided from other parts (parts indicated by solid lines) (see FIG. 12B), and part thereof. Is deleted (partially deleted), the player can visually recognize the effect symbol as if it was an effect symbol representing “3” (see FIG. 12C).
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 can cause the player to recognize a break in the effect of shifting the display mode of the main display unit 81 from the non-reach state to the reach state.

  Although not shown in FIG. 12, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing “3” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols indicating winning of the big hit game may be confirmed and stopped. Alternatively, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing identification information other than “3” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. 12C, and the effect symbol combination indicating that the jackpot game is not won May be confirmed and stopped.

FIG. 13 shows a specific example of the effect movie that reaches the reach state by executing the specific effect when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column. Further, the pattern B shown in FIG. 20 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect moving image shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 13, before reaching the display shown in FIG. 13A, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9A above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display section 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “7”). Is temporarily stopped, and one of the different types of effect symbols (in this case, the effect symbol representing “4”) is temporarily stopped in the right column from the time 12 seconds to 13 seconds (see FIG. 13A). . In the state shown in FIG. 13 (a), the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column and the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column are different, and the center column in which the temporary stop is last is changing. Therefore, it does not correspond to the above reach state and can be said to be a non-reach state.
Next, the special effect is executed from the time 13 seconds elapses to the time 17 seconds elapse. Specifically, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column is rotated by 180 ° (see FIG. 13B), and a part of the effect symbol (a part indicated by a broken line) is another part (a part indicated by a solid line). ) (See FIG. 13 (c)), and when a part thereof is erased (partially erased), the effect design becomes a shape similar to “7” and represents “7”. The player can visually recognize the symbol (see FIG. 13D).
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 can cause the player to recognize a break in the effect of shifting the display mode of the main display unit 81 from the non-reach state to the reach state.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 13, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing “7” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols indicating winning of the big hit game may be confirmed and stopped. Alternatively, after the reach state shown in FIG. 13 (d), the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbols representing identification information other than “7” in the center row, and the effect symbol combination indicating that the jackpot game is not won May be confirmed and stopped.

FIG. 14 shows a specific example of the effect movie that reaches the reach state by executing the specific effect when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column. Moreover, you may handle the pattern B shown in FIG. 20 as a time chart regarding the effect animation shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 14, before the display shown in FIG. 14 (a) is reached, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9 (a) above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display portion 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “10”). Is temporarily stopped, and from the time of 12 seconds to the time of 13 seconds, two of the different types of effect symbols (the effect symbol representing “1” and the effect symbol representing “0”) are temporarily stopped in the right column. (See FIG. 14A). In the state shown in FIG. 14 (a), the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column and the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column are different, and the central column that is temporarily stopped is changing. Therefore, it does not correspond to the above reach state and can be said to be a non-reach state.
Next, the special effect is executed from the time 13 seconds elapses to the time 17 seconds elapse. Specifically, two effect symbols temporarily stopped in the right column are integrated, and the player can visually recognize the effect symbol as if it was an effect symbol representing “10” (FIG. 14). (See (b)).
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 can cause the player to recognize a break in the effect of shifting the display mode of the main display unit 81 from the non-reach state to the reach state.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 14, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing “10” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols indicating winning of the big hit game may be confirmed and stopped. Alternatively, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing identification information other than “10” in the center row after the reach state shown in FIG. 14B, and the effect symbol combination indicating that the jackpot game is not won May be confirmed and stopped.

FIG. 15 shows a specific example of the effect movie that reaches the reach state by executing the specific effect when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column. Also, the pattern B shown in FIG. 20 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect animation shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 15, before reaching the display shown in FIG. 15A, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9A above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display portion 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “8”). Is temporarily stopped, and one of the different types of effect symbols (in this case, the effect symbol representing “3”) is temporarily stopped in the right column from 12 seconds to 13 seconds (see FIG. 15A). . In the state shown in FIG. 15A, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column is different from the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column, and the center column where the temporary stop is last is changing. Therefore, it does not correspond to the above reach state and can be said to be a non-reach state.
Next, the special effect is executed from the time 13 seconds elapses to the time 17 seconds elapse. Specifically, an effect symbol (shaded effect symbol) having the same shape as the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column is duplicated (see FIG. 15B), and one of the effect symbols is reversed (FIG. 15 ( c)). Next, when the two effect symbols temporarily stopped in the right column are integrated, the player can visually recognize the effect symbol as if it was an effect symbol representing “8” (FIG. 15D). reference).
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 can cause the player to recognize a break in the effect of shifting the display mode of the main display unit 81 from the non-reach state to the reach state.

  Although not shown in FIG. 15, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing “8” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols indicating winning of the big hit game may be confirmed and stopped. Alternatively, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbols representing identification information other than “8” in the center row after the reach state shown in FIG. 15 (d), and the effect symbol combination indicating that the jackpot game is not won May be confirmed and stopped.

FIG. 16 shows a specific example of the effect movie that reaches the reach state by executing the specific effect when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in the left column and the right column. Further, the pattern B shown in FIG. 20 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect moving image shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 16, before the display shown in FIG. 16A is reached, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9A above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display portion 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “V”). Is temporarily stopped, and from the time 12 seconds to 13 seconds, one of the different types of effect symbols (in this case, the effect symbol representing “1”) temporarily stops (see FIG. 16A). . In the state shown in FIG. 16A, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the left column is different from the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column, and the center column where the temporary stop is last is changing. Therefore, it does not correspond to the above reach state and can be said to be a non-reach state.
Next, a special effect is executed from the elapse of 3 seconds to the elapse of 17 seconds. Specifically, an effect symbol (shaded effect symbol) having the same shape as the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column is duplicated (see FIG. 16 (b)), and one of the effect symbols is displayed. The effect symbol and the other effect symbol are rotated in opposite directions (see FIG. 16C). In addition, the arrow shown above the effect symbol of the right column in FIG.16 (c) has shown the rotation direction of the said effect symbol, and is not an image displayed on the main display part 81. FIG. Next, the two effect symbols temporarily stopped in the right column are integrated, and the effect symbol has a shape similar to “V”, and the player can visually recognize the effect symbol representing “V” ( (Refer FIG.16 (d)).
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 can cause the player to recognize a break in the effect of shifting the display mode of the main display unit 81 from the non-reach state to the reach state.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 16, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbol representing “V” in the center column after the reach state shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols indicating winning of the big hit game may be confirmed and stopped. Alternatively, after the reach state shown in FIG. 16 (d), the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbols representing the identification information other than “V” in the center column, and the effect symbol combination indicating that the jackpot game is not won May be confirmed and stopped.

FIG. 17 shows a specific example of an effect moving image in which the specific effect is executed when the pseudo-change effect is shifted from one change cycle to the next change cycle. Further, the pattern C shown in FIG. 20 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect animation shown in FIG. In the time chart related to pattern C, the first fluctuation cycle is expressed as “normal fluctuation (pseudo 1)” because at least the introduction portion starts in the same display mode as “normal fluctuation” related to pattern A and pattern B. The second fluctuation cycle is expressed as “pseudo 2”.
First, although not shown in FIG. 17, before the display shown in FIG. 17A, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three rows (the above FIG. 9A). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display portion 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “1”). Temporarily stops and temporarily stops one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the right column (the effect symbol representing “3” in this case) from the time 12 seconds to the time 13 seconds elapse, From 13 seconds to 14 seconds, one of the effect symbols included in a predetermined effect symbol group in the center row (here, an effect symbol representing “5”) temporarily stops (see FIG. 17A). ).
Next, a special effect is executed from the elapse of 14 seconds to the elapse of 18 seconds. The effects of special effects shown in FIG. 17 are as follows. First, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the center row rotates (see FIG. 17B). In FIG. 17B, the arrows shown above and below the effect symbol in the center row indicate the rotation direction of the effect symbol, and are not images displayed on the main display unit 81. When the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the center row reaches 180 ° (see FIG. 17C), the effect symbol is reversed in the left-right direction (see FIG. 17D). The effect symbol has a shape similar to “2”, and the player can visually recognize the effect symbol representing “2”.
By executing such a special effect, the combination of effect symbols displayed on the main display unit 81 becomes a combination of effect symbols indicating numbers in order. In the present embodiment, the combination of effect symbols corresponds to a so-called chance. Here, the chance is a combination (special) of special effect symbols that suggests that the advancement of the notice effect is advantageous to the player. That is, by executing the special effect as described above, the effect control unit 210 changes the combination of the effect symbols displayed on the main display unit 81 from the non-chance to the chance, and the notice effect is advantageously developed. This makes it possible for the player to recognize a break in the production that suggests that.

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 17, the effect control unit 210 causes the main display unit 81 to display a change in the effect symbol which becomes the second change cycle after the chance display shown in FIG. Display. That is, the effect control unit 210 can shift from one variation cycle to the next variation cycle by executing the special effect in at least a part of executing the pseudo-continuous effect.

The effect animation of the pattern C shown in FIG. 20 is after the end of the special effect in the comparison with the effect movie of the pattern B, and continues to be the effect symbol within the execution period of the game in which the special effect is executed. This is common in that fluctuations are made.
In addition, the effect animation of the pattern C shown in FIG. 20 is different in the effect design target column for the specific effect in comparison with the effect animation of the pattern B (the former is the center column and the latter is the right column). It is different in point.

FIG. 18 shows a specific example of an effect video in which the specific effect is executed when the effect symbols are temporarily stopped in all the columns, and the combination of effect symbols for notifying the winning of the big hit game is confirmed and stopped. Show. Further, the pattern D shown in FIG. 21 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect animation shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 18, before the display shown in FIG. 18A, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (the above FIG. 9A). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display section 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “9”). Is temporarily stopped, and from the time 12 seconds to the time 13 seconds have elapsed, the same kind of effect symbols as the left column are temporarily stopped in the right column of the display area of the main display unit 81, and the reach state is reached. One of the different types of effect symbols (in this case, the effect symbol representing “6”) is temporarily stopped in the center row as time passes (see FIG. 18A).
Next, a special effect is executed from 53 seconds to 56 seconds. The effects of special effects shown in FIG. 18 are as follows. First, the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the center row rotates (see FIG. 18B). In FIG. 18B, the arrows shown above and below the effect symbol in the center row indicate the rotation direction of the effect symbol, and are not images displayed on the main display unit 81. When the rotation of the effect symbol temporarily stopped in the right column reaches 180 °, the player can visually recognize the effect symbol as if it was an effect symbol representing “9” (FIG. 18 ( c)).
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 causes the player to recognize whether or not to stop with a combination of effect symbols indicating the non-winning of the jackpot game, and then the combination of the effect symbols is determined for the jackpot game. It is possible to make the player recognize the break of the effect to be changed to the combination of effect symbols indicating winning. In other words, the effect control unit 210 temporarily stops the effect symbols in all the columns in the display area of the main display unit 81, and at least one effect symbol is different from the effect symbols in the other columns. At least in part, a specific effect can be executed on at least a part of the temporarily stopped effect symbols, and the effect symbols in all rows can be changed to the same type.

  FIG. 18 shows a specific example of the specific effect that changes the combination of effect symbols indicating the winning of the jackpot game to the combination of effect symbols indicating the winning of the jackpot game, but the effect indicating the winning of the jackpot game. Applying a specific effect when changing a combination of symbols to a combination of effects that indicates winning of the jackpot game, i.e., when the player is expected to win the jackpot game and then notifies the player that the jackpot game has not been won May be.

FIG. 19 shows a specific example of an effect movie in which the specific effect is executed and the effect symbol combination is changed again when the combination of effect symbols for notifying the winning of the big hit game is temporarily stopped. Yes. Further, the pattern E shown in FIG. 21 may be handled as a time chart related to the effect moving image shown in FIG.
First, although not shown in FIG. 19, before the display shown in FIG. 19 (a) is reached, the display area of the main display unit 81 scrolls the effect symbol group over three columns (see FIG. 9 (a) above). ) Is displayed.
Next, one of the effect symbols included in the predetermined effect symbol group in the left column of the display area of the main display portion 81 from the time when 9 seconds have elapsed to the time when 10 seconds have elapsed (here, the effect symbol representing “4”). Is temporarily stopped, and from the time 12 seconds to the time 13 seconds have elapsed, the same kind of effect symbols as the left column are temporarily stopped in the right column of the display area of the main display unit 81, and the reach state is reached. The same kind of effect symbol is also temporarily stopped in the center row as time passes (see FIG. 19A).
Next, a special effect is executed from 53 seconds to 60 seconds. Specifically, all effect symbols that are temporarily stopped are rotated by 180 ° (see FIG. 19B), and a part of the effect symbols (location indicated by a broken line) is another portion (location indicated by a solid line). (See FIG. 19 (c)), and when a part thereof is erased (partially erased), the effect symbol becomes a shape similar to “7”, and the effect symbol representing “7” As shown in FIG. 19D.
By executing such a special effect, the effect control unit 210 changes the display mode of the main display unit 81 to a combination of effect symbols of “4, 7 and 7”. It is possible to make the player recognize the separation of performance.
When the special effect shown in FIG. 19 is executed, the big hit game in which the winning is notified by the combination of the effect symbols of “7, 7 and 7” is won by the combination of the effect symbols of “4, 4 and 4”. It is preferable that it is more advantageous than the big hit game in which is notified. More specifically, the former jackpot game preferably has a larger number of rounds than the latter jackpot game. Alternatively, the former jackpot game is preferably given a probability variation state at the end (probability variation jackpot), and the latter jackpot game is preferably a non-probability variation jackpot.

When the special effect ends in the effect movie of the pattern E shown in FIG. 21 in comparison with the effect movie of the pattern D, the combination of the effect symbols temporarily stopped on the main display unit 81 at the end of the special effect is confirmed. In common.
In addition, the effect animation of the pattern E shown in FIG. 21 differs from the effect animation of the pattern D in the effect design columns that are the targets of the specific effect (the former is the center column and the latter is all three columns). ) Is different.

As described above, the aspect of the specific effect in the present embodiment is realized by rotation, inversion, duplication, division, integration, partial disappearance, or a combination thereof with respect to one or a plurality of symbols.
In other words, when executing a specific effect, the operation or deformation performed by the effect control unit 210 on one or more symbols displayed on the main display unit 81 or a combination thereof includes rotation, inversion, duplication, Any of division, integration or partial disappearance or a combination thereof is included.

<About the method of determining whether or not to execute a specific performance>
Next, a method for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect will be described.

  As described above, the execution period of the notice effect performed by the effect control unit 210 is basically a variation pattern (variation time information) corresponding to the execution period of one game by the main control board 100 (variation pattern determination unit 124). Is determined based on the game execution period determined by the main control board 100.

Even when the effect control unit 210 executes a specific effect, the execution period of the entire effect performed in one game is determined according to the above principle. However, the method for determining whether or not to include the above-mentioned specific effect in the entire effect performed in one game can be broadly divided into the following two types. In addition, the production control unit 210 in the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute either one or both of the following two methods.
(I) The case where the specific effect is executed and the case where the specific effect is not executed are associated with one variation pattern determined by the main control board 100, and the effect control unit determines which case is selected. 210 is determined. That is, a method in which the effect control unit 210 can determine whether or not to execute a specific effect.
(Ii) When there is a dedicated variation pattern that is associated only when executing a specific effect among the variation patterns determined by the main control board 100, and the main control board 100 determines the dedicated variation pattern, The effect control unit 210 executes a specific effect according to the dedicated variation pattern. That is, a method in which the main control board 100 can substantially determine whether or not to execute a specific effect.

Compared with the method (ii), the method (i) has an advantage that it is easy to realize the variable display of the effect symbols including the execution of the specific effect with various scales (execution periods).
On the other hand, compared with the method (i), the method (ii) can adjust the probability that a specific effect will be executed and the winning expectation (reliability) related to the big hit game in the game where the specific effect was executed. There is a merit that it is easy.

As described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 16, when it is assumed that a specific effect is executed as a delimiter between effects from the non-reach state to the reach state, only the method (i) above or (i ) And (ii), the execution period of the game that changes to the reach state as a result of the execution of the specific effect by the effect control unit 210 is the effect control unit 210. This is equal to the execution period in at least a part of the game that reaches the reach state even though the specific performance is not executed.
In addition, if the execution of the specific effect is determined only by the method (ii) based on the same premise, the execution period of the game that changes to the reach state as a result of the execution of the specific effect by the effect control unit 210 However, it differs from the execution period in all the games that reach the reach state even though the specific effect is not executed by the effect control unit 210.

As described above, the effect control unit 210 according to the present embodiment executes a specific effect in which one or more symbols displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81 are visible as other symbols. Can do. In addition, the production control unit 210 according to the present embodiment performs a production break (for example, a break for changing from a non-reach state to a reach state, a break for temporarily stopping a production symbol that has been temporarily stopped, etc.) upon execution of the specific effect. The player can be recognized.
Further, the execution of the specific effect as exemplified with reference to FIGS. 10 to 19 is a delimiter of the effect and can also be understood as the execution of a special notice effect (special effect) as a single unit. That is, one or more symbols displayed in the display area of the main display unit 81 are operated, modified, or a combination thereof in the display area, and the one or more symbols are used as other symbols. By enabling the visual recognition, the effect control unit 210 can execute a special effect.

As described above, when the execution of the specific effect is interpreted as the execution of the special effect, when the special effect is executed, the result of the game advantageous to the player (for example, when the special effect is not executed) (for example, It is preferable that the degree of expectation that the combination of performance symbols for notifying the winning of the big hit game) is increased.
This is because, with such a configuration, the game entertainment aroused by the execution of the special effect is enhanced.

<Modification of the present invention>
Although the present invention has been described so far in accordance with the embodiment described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 21, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and as long as the object of the present invention is achieved. Various modifications, improvements, etc. are also included.

  The effect design in the above-described embodiment has been described as a specific example of an aspect composed only of an identification part (numbers and alphabets). You may implement this invention. Note that the identification part and the decoration part included in a single effect design do not necessarily have to be separated from each other, and may be displayed inseparably.

The specific effects in the above-described embodiment are executed as effect breaks. However, the effect delimiter executed by the effect control unit 210 is not limited to the complicated ones such as the specific effects, and can be recognized by the player. If it has, the aspect in particular will not be restrict | limited. For example, the segmentation of the effect executed by the effect control unit 210 may be based on screen display, may be based on sound output, or may be based on light emission from a lamp (LED or the like). It may be a combination of a plurality of these.
Here, the execution timing of the specific effect executed as a delimiter of the effect is not particularly limited as long as it is in the middle of one game (a timing included in the fluctuation period of one special symbol), and is in the middle of a single effect It may occur between one effect and another effect. However, the specific performance is preferably executed at a timing that is advantageous for the player.
Specific examples of the execution timing of a specific performance include the timing of development from one performance to another, the timing when a so-called non-reach state is reached, the timing of re-variation in a so-called pseudo-continuous performance, and step-up in step-up effects The timing to do is mentioned.

Execution of special effects in the above-described embodiment is to shift from the non-reach state to the reach state, to make the temporarily stopped effect symbol to be fixed stop, or to shift from one fluctuation cycle to the next fluctuation cycle However, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the effect control unit 210 may shift from one game to the next game by executing the special effect in at least a part of the case of executing the continuous effect. More specifically, until 18 seconds have elapsed in the time chart according to pattern C in FIG. 20, the same effect movie as in the above-described embodiment, that is, the effect movie shown in FIG. The combination of effect symbols (see FIG. 17 (d)) displayed when 18 seconds have elapsed is confirmed and stopped to end one game. In the next game, a continuous effect can be realized by causing the main display unit 81 to display an effect movie having continuity with the effect movie in one game.
In this variation, the combination of performance symbols shown in FIG. 17 (d) displayed on the main display unit 81 at the end of one game is recognized by the player as an opportunity to suggest that it will develop into a continuous performance. Is done.

This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) The effect control means capable of executing a plurality of effects, and the series of symbols are scrolled from the outside to the inside of the display area in at least a part of the effect execution period by the effect control means. An effect display device that displays an effect video to be visually recognized, and for one or a plurality of symbols displayed in the display area of the effect display device, an operation, a deformation, or a combination thereof is performed in the display region. A gaming machine that performs the special effect which is one of the plurality of effects by performing the visual recognition of the one or more symbols as other symbols.
(2) The operation or deformation performed on the one or more symbols or a combination thereof includes any of rotation, inversion, duplication, division, integration, partial disappearance, or a combination thereof. The gaming machine described.
(3) A symbol included in a series of symbols to be scrolled includes an identification portion representing identification information for identifying each other, and at least in a case where the special effect is executed by the effect control means, Alternatively, the identification information included in the plurality of symbols is changed to identification information that is different from the identification information represented by the identification part by performing an operation or deformation in the display area, or a combination thereof (1). ) Or the gaming machine according to (2).
(4) In the display area of the effect display device, a series of symbol groups are scrolled in a plurality of columns, and an effect video for notifying a game result is displayed by a combination of symbols in a plurality of columns stopped as a result of scrolling, When the special effect is executed by the effect control means, the expectation that the combination of symbols for notifying the result of the game advantageous to the player will be higher than when the special effect is not executed (from (1)) ( The gaming machine according to any one of 3).
(A) The effect control means scrolls a series of symbols in a variable cycle that is a period from a break to a break that can be recognized by a player, and includes a plurality of variable cycles in one game. In at least a part of the case where the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, the special effect is executed to shift from the one change cycle to the next change cycle (4). Game machines.
(B) The production control means is configured to be capable of executing a continuous production having continuity over several games, and executing the special production in at least a part of the execution of the continuous production. The gaming machine according to (4), wherein the game is shifted from one game to the next.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 20 Front frame 21 Hinge mechanism 22 Movable decoration body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball tray 29 Lower ball tray 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame part 33 Speakers 34a, 34b Left right frame part 35 Illumination device 36 Ball release mechanism 37 Push button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Grand prize opening 57 First start opening 59 First 2 Start opening 61 Normal electric accessory 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 67 Normal winning opening 69 Out opening 80 Production display device 81 Main display portion 82 Upper sub display portion 83 Left sub display portion 84 Right sub display portion 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 100 main Control board 101 CPU
102 RAM
103 ROM
110 Start-up entrance processing unit 111 Special figure hold control unit 112 Preliminary determination unit 120 Special figure game control unit 121 Match determination unit 122 Special figure selection unit 123 Reach lottery unit 124 Fluctuation pattern determination unit 130 General-purpose game control unit 131 Figure hold control part 132 General drawing lottery part 133 Normal electric role control part 140 Game state control part 141 Big hit control part 142 Special electric role control part 143 Probability change control part 144 Change control part 150 Symbol display control part 151 First special symbol display Control unit 152 Second special symbol display control unit 153 Normal symbol display control unit 190 Information transmission unit 200 Sub control board 201 CPU
202 RAM
203 ROM
210 Production control unit SOL1, SOL4 Solenoid coils SW1, SW2, SW4, SW51, SW52, SW7 Count switch X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (4)

Production control means capable of performing multiple productions;
An effect display device that displays an effect video that is viewed as if a series of symbols are scrolling from the outside to the inside of the display area in at least a part of the effect execution period by the effect control means;
One or more symbols displayed in the display area of the effect display device are operated, modified, or a combination thereof in the display area, and the one or more symbols are visually recognized as other symbols. By enabling, the effect control means executes a special effect that is one of the plurality of effects.   The game according to claim 1, wherein the operation or deformation performed on the one or more symbols or a combination thereof includes any of rotation, inversion, duplication, division, integration, partial disappearance, or a combination thereof. Machine. The symbols included in the series of symbols to be scrolled include an identification portion representing identification information for identifying each other,
In at least a part of the case where the special effect is executed by the effect control means, an operation or a deformation in the display area or a combination thereof is performed on the identification part included in the one or more symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the identification information represented by the identification portion changes to different identification information. In the display area of the effect display device, a series of symbol groups are scrolled in a plurality of columns, and an effect video for notifying the result of the game is displayed by a combination of symbols in the plurality of columns stopped as a result of scrolling,
When the special effect is executed by the effect control means, the degree of expectation that the combination of symbols for notifying the game result advantageous to the player is higher than when the special effect is not executed. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 3.

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