JP2018164594A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of a game.SOLUTION: Performance pattern control means has: first variable mode (Figure 30-1 and the like) for starting a variation display with a performance pattern in a first mode in accordance with the start of the variation display of the pattern; and a second variable mode (Figure 27 and the like) for starting a variation display with a performance pattern in a second mode in accordance with the start of the variation display of the pattern. In the case of the variation display of the performance pattern in which a special pattern is performed, the variation display of the performance pattern is started in the first variable mode (lose for ready-to-win or the like in Figure 19 and Figure 20) and in the case of the variation display of the performance pattern in which the special pattern is not performed, the variation display of the performance pattern is started in the second mode (individual lose or the like in Figure 20).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 30-1

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a variation effect of decorative symbols.

  As a conventional gaming machine, Patent Document 1 describes a gaming machine in which a decorative pattern varies.

JP 2003-62252 A

  However, in the above gaming machines, since the effects using the decorative symbols were poor in content, it was desired to improve the game's preference.

  The present invention solves the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the game preference.

The gaming machine according to the present invention includes an acquisition unit (main control unit 60) that acquires determination information when an acquisition condition is satisfied,
A determination means (main control unit 60) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information when the start condition is satisfied;
When the determination is made, the symbol control means (main control unit 60) stops and displays the symbol in a manner showing the determination result of the determination after variably displaying the symbol;
Storage means (main control unit 60) for storing the determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Production control means (production control unit 90) for controlling production,
With
The production control means includes
When the variable display of the symbol is started, the temporary display is performed after the variable symbol of the effect symbol (the decorative symbol F including the left symbol LF, the middle symbol CF, and the right symbol RF) is displayed. Along with the effect symbol control means (the effect control unit 90, the image sound control unit 95, and the image display unit 20) for stopping and displaying the effect symbol,
Special effect control means (effect control unit 90, image sound control unit 95, and image display unit 20) for executing a special effect that makes it expect that the special game is determined to be performed based on the determination result; Have
The effect design control means,
A first variation mode (FIG. 30-1, etc.) for starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the first mode with the start of the variation display of the symbol, and the effect symbol with the start of the variation display of the symbol. A second variation mode (FIG. 27, etc.) for starting variation display in the second mode,
In the case of the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is performed, the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the first variation mode (such as reach lose in FIGS. 19 and 20), and the effect symbol in which the special effect is not performed is started. In the case of the variable display, the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the second variation mode (such as the rose of FIG. 20).

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the game preference can be improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic block diagram of the electric system of the gaming machine according to the embodiment. It is a flowchart of the main side timer interruption process which the main control part of the gaming machine of the embodiment performs. It is a flowchart of a start port SW (switch) process. It is a flowchart of a prior determination process. It is a flowchart of special symbol processing. It is a flowchart of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a process during a stop. It is a flowchart of a big prize opening process. It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of the sub side main process which the presentation control part of the gaming machine of the embodiment performs. It is a flowchart of a sub timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a command reception process. It is a flowchart of an effect selection process. It is a setting example of the variation pattern table for jackpots in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is a setting example of the variation pattern table for reach loss in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is an example of setting of the fluctuation pattern table for loose roses in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is an example of the setting of the variation design pattern table for jackpots in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is a setting example of the variation production pattern table for loss in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is an example of setting of the big hit variation pattern table in a high probability and short time state. It is a setting example of the variation pattern table for reach loss in a high probability and short time state. It is an example of setting of the variation pattern table for loose rose in a high probability and short time state. It is an example of the setting of the variation design pattern table for jackpots in a high probability and short time state. It is an example of setting of the variation production pattern table for loss in a high probability and short time state. It is an example of the production in the case where the number of holds is 0 to 2 in the low probability state and the state without time reduction. It is an example of the production in the case of the number of holds 3 in the low probability state and the timeless state. It is an example of a production in the case where the number of holds is 0 in a high probability and short time state. It is an example of production in the case of the number of holdings 1 to 3 in a high probability and short time state. It is an example of a production in the case of a normal reach loss in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is a continuation of FIG. It is an example of a production in the case of a normal reach jackpot in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is a continuation of FIG. It is an effect in the case of SPSP reach lose in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is a continuation of FIG. It is an example of a production in the case of SPSP reach jackpot in a low probability state and a state without time reduction. It is a continuation of FIG. It is explanatory drawing of the random number table from which various random numbers are acquired, (a) is a jackpot random number table, (b) is a jackpot symbol random number table, (c) is a reach random number table, (d) is a hit random number table, (e) FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a winning design random number table.

(1) Structure of Pachinko Gaming Machine Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine according to the embodiment includes an interior of a gaming machine frame 11 as shown in FIG. The game board 15 is attached to the structure. The gaming machine frame 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a glass door portion 14 on the front side. The outer frame 12 is a frame body that is an outer portion of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the inner frame 13 is a frame body to which the game board 15 is attached, and the glass door part 14 protects the game board 15 and launches a handle. 43 is a front frame on which 43 and the like are disposed. The glass door 14 is transparent to cover the front side of the game board 15 so that the game area 16 where the game ball rolls and the non-game area 17 where the game ball is not scheduled to roll can be seen. A glass part 14a and a dish unit part 14b below the glass part 14a are provided.

  The glass door portion 14 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 12 and the inner frame 13 by a hinge 11a, and the inner frame 13 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 12 and the glass door portion 14 by a hinge 11a. It is said.

  On the front side of the glass door portion 14, a tray unit 14 b below the glass portion 14 a, a ball receiving tray 42 having an upper plate 42 a and a lower plate 42 b, a launch handle 43, and a dish ball for removing the balls of the lower plate 42 b An extraction button 44, a passage ball extraction button 45 for moving the ball of the upper plate 42a to the lower plate 42b, an effect key 47, and an effect button device 108 as an operation device to be described later are provided. A speaker 48 and a frame lamp 49 are disposed on the front side of the glass door 14 on the upper side.

  In the game board 15, a game area 16 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 43 rolls is surrounded by a rail member 35. In the game area 16, a number of unillustrated obstacle nails and windmills for guiding the game ball are projected, and a board lamp 50 is embedded.

  In the center of the game area 16, a center accessory device 18 having a frame portion 18a that is enclosed in a substantially annular shape is disposed. In the center accessory device 18, a display screen 20a of the image display unit 20 as a display unit and an effect unit is arranged on the rear side of the center. The image display unit 20 of the embodiment is a liquid crystal display device, and the display screen 20a is a liquid crystal screen. The image display unit 20 displays on the display screen 20a a demo display for waiting for a customer, a decorative symbol variation effect, a jackpot effect performed in parallel with the jackpot game, and the like. The decorative symbol variation effect is composed of a decorative symbol such as a number and an effect image other than the decorative symbol, and a lottery lottery (i.e., acquisition of a big hit random number) by a decorative symbol displayed by confirming and stopping through a variable display This is an effect of notifying the result of the determination using the jackpot random number (also called special symbol lottery). This decorative symbol variation effect is performed in parallel with the special symbol variation. The jackpot lottery is performed for winning a game ball in a first start port 22 or a second start port 23 described later.

  Furthermore, the image display unit 20 also displays on the display screen 20a an operation effect performed using the effect button device 108 as an operation means and an operation instruction display for prompting the operation of the effect button device 108 to display the effect. .

  A warp portion 18b for allowing game balls to flow in from the entrance and out of the stage portion 18c from the exit is disposed on the left side of the frame portion 18a of the center accessory device 18. The stage portion 18c below the frame portion 18a rolls the game ball flowing in from the warp portion 18b on the upper surface and guides it to the first start port 22, or as it is, Drop from a position shifted from left to right from above.

  A start winning device 21 is provided at the lower center of the gaming area 16 in the left-right direction. The start winning device 21 is opened and closed by a first start port 22 where the ease of entering a game ball does not always change and an electric tulip (hereinafter referred to as “electric winning”, which corresponds to “variable winning device”) 24. And a second starting port 23. The electric chew 24 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24a (see FIG. 2). The second starting port 23 can win a game ball only when the electric chew 24 is open.

  The game area 16 is provided with a special winning device (special variable winning device) 26. The big winning device 26 is arranged on the right side of the starting winning device 21, and includes a big winning port 27 and an opening / closing member 26b operated by a big winning port solenoid 26a (see FIG. 2). The special winning opening 27 is opened and closed by an opening / closing member 26b.

  The game area 16 is provided with a plurality of normal winning devices 29 and a gate 28 through which game balls can pass. Each normal winning device 29 is arranged on the left side of the start winning device 21. The game balls that have entered each of the normal winning devices 29 win a normal winning opening 30 in the normal winning device 29. The gate 28 is disposed on the right part of the center accessory device 18. The gate 28 is a passage opening through which a game ball may pass when a so-called right strike is made.

  In addition, in the non-game area 17 outside the game area 16 and in the lower right part of the game board 15, indicators are arranged. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a normal symbol display 37, a first special symbol display 39a, and a second special symbol display 39b as indicators, a normal symbol holding lamp 38, and a first special symbol. A holding lamp 40a, a second special symbol holding lamp 40b, and a status indicator 41 are provided.

  The 1st special symbol display 39a and the 2nd special symbol display 39b respectively display the results of the big hit lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the first start port 22 and the second start port 23 as a trigger. This is notified by a special symbol that is stopped and displayed (this is called “special symbol variation”). If the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 39a and the second special symbol display 39b is a jackpot symbol or a small bonus symbol, a winning game for opening and closing the big prize opening 27 is performed a predetermined number of times. Briefly, a jackpot determination (lottery) is performed by the establishment of the determination condition by winning at the start ports 22 and 23. If the determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot game as a special game advantageous to the player is determined. Will be executed.

  When the game ball wins the first starting port 22 or the second starting port 23 during the special symbol variation display or the winning game, the main control unit 60 (see FIG. 2) acquires the jackpot random number acquired for the winning. Or the like, if the winning is to the first starting port 22, the special figure holding storage unit 63a, if the winning is to the second starting port 23, the special figure holding storage unit 63b Memorize as memory. Then, when the special symbol variation becomes executable, it is determined whether or not it is a big win based on the stored special symbol hold memory, and the special symbol variation is executed.

  The first special symbol hold lamp 40a and the second special symbol hold lamp 40b display the numbers of special figure hold memories stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 63a and the second special figure hold storage unit 63b, respectively. Is. Since the upper limit of the number of special figure reservation memories stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 63a and the second special figure reservation storage unit 63b is 4 respectively, the number of special figure reservation storage units 63a is four. When the game ball wins the first start port 22 with the special figure hold memory, or when the second special figure hold storage unit 63b has four special figure hold memories, the game ball starts the second start. When winning the mouth 23, no random number such as a jackpot random number is acquired for the winning.

  The normal symbol display 37 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes to the gate 28 as a normal symbol that is stopped and displayed via the variable display (this is referred to as “normal symbol variation”). Is. If the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 37 is a winning symbol, an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 24 is performed for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 28 during the normal symbol variation display or the auxiliary game, the main control unit 60 sends the random number such as a hit random number acquired for the passage to the general-purpose holding storage unit 63c. Store as reserved memory. Then, when it becomes possible to start normal symbol variation, it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the stored common symbol hold memory, and normal symbol variation is executed.

  The normal symbol holding lamp 38 displays the number of the universal symbol holding memory stored in the universal symbol holding unit 63c. The upper limit of the number of the general-purpose hold storage stored in the general-purpose hold storage unit 63c is four, so that the game ball is stored in a state where there are four general-purpose hold storages in the general-purpose hold storage unit 63c. When passing through the gate 28, no random number is acquired for the passage.

  The status indicator 41 includes a round lamp that indicates the number of rounds to be described later in the jackpot game, a right-handed lamp that indicates a right-handed state (time-short state to be described later), and a game state lamp that indicates a gaming state to be described later. It has.

  The sub-side display lamp 140 has a first special symbol, the number of first special figure reserved memories, a second special symbol, the number of second special figure reserved memories, the number of normal symbol ordinary figure reserved memories, and a state to be right-handed. It is provided with a lamp indicating that it is in a short time state (to be described later).

  At the lower end of the game area 16, an out port 33 through which game balls that have not won a prize are discharged is disposed.

(2) Electric system of pachinko gaming machine Next, an electric system of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main control unit 60, a payout control unit 70, and a sub control unit 85 as an effect control means. The sub control unit 85 includes an effect control unit 90, an image sound control unit. 95 and a lamp control unit 100. The payout control unit 70 and the effect control unit 90 are connected to the main control unit 60, and the image sound control unit 95 and the lamp control unit 100 are connected to the effect control unit 90. Each control unit includes CPUs 61, 71, 91, 951, 101, ROMs 62, 72, 92, 952, 102, RAMs 63, 73, 93, 953, 103, and the like. The main control unit 60 also includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 63a, a second special figure reservation storage unit 63b, and a general figure reservation storage unit 63c in the RAM 63. Furthermore, the effect control unit 90 includes an RTC (real time clock) 94. The RTC 94 measures the date and time, and continues the measurement operation with a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shut off.

  The main control unit 60 mainly performs control related to profits such as jackpot lottery and game state transition. The main control unit 60 is provided in the first start port 22 and is provided in the first start port SW (switch) 22a and the second start port 23 for detecting a game ball won in the first start port 22. A second start port SW23a for detecting a game ball won in the second start port 23, an electric chew solenoid 24a for driving the electric chew 24, a gate SW28a for detecting a game ball provided in the gate 28 and passing through the gate 28, Provided in the big prize opening 27 and provided in the big prize opening SW 27 a for detecting the game ball won in the big prize opening 27, the big prize opening solenoid 26 a for driving the opening / closing member 26 b, and the respective normal prize opening 30, respectively. A normal winning opening SW30a for detecting a game ball won in the normal winning opening 30, a first special symbol holding lamp 40a, a second special symbol holding lamp 40b, a normal symbol holding lamp 38, a first A separate symbol indicator 39a, a second special symbol indicator 39b, a normal symbol indicator 37, and a status indicator 41 are connected to each other. As indicated by arrows, signals are input to the main controller 60 from each switch. A signal is output from the main control unit 60 to each solenoid, lamp, or the like.

  The main control unit 60 transmits various commands to the payout control unit 70 and receives signals from the payout control unit 70 for payout monitoring. A payout unit 75 is connected to the payout control unit 70, and the payout control unit 70 operates the payout unit 75 in accordance with a command received from the main control unit 60 to make a prize ball payout.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 105 that transmits various kinds of information to a host computer installed in the hall is connected to the main controller 60. The main control unit 60 transmits information on the number of awarded balls that have been acquired from the payout control unit 70 and information such as the state of the main control unit 60 to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 105.

  The payout control unit 70 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 75, a payout ball detection SW 76, a ball presence detection SW 77, a full tank detection SW 78, and a launch unit 79.

  The payout control unit 70 controls the payout unit (payout drive motor) 75 to pay out the number of winning balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 75 includes a payout drive motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Then, the payout control unit 70 wins a prize ball corresponding to a game ball won in each payout port (first start port 22, second start port 23, big winning port 27, normal winning port 30) with respect to the payout unit 75. Control to pay out the number.

  In addition, the payout control unit 70 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 79 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launch unit 79 launches a game ball for gaming, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player from the launch handle 43, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the game control is detected by the sensor of the launching unit 79, the payout control unit 70 drives the solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation to intermittently launch the game ball, and enters the game area 16 of the game board 15. Send out a game ball.

  In addition, the payout control unit 70 is connected to various detection units that detect the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the winning ball. These detection units include the above-described payout ball detection SW76, ball detection SW77, full tank detection SW78, and the like.

  Further, a frame external information terminal board 106 for transmitting various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the payout control unit 70. The payout control unit 70 drives the payout unit (payout drive motor) 75 to transmit information on the number of prize balls paid out to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 106, and the same information is sent to the main computer. It transmits also to the control part 60. FIG.

  The main control unit 60 transmits various commands to the effect control unit 90, and the effect control unit 90 transmits and receives commands and signals to and from the image sound control unit 95. The image sound control unit 95 is connected to the image display unit 20 and the speaker 48, and the image sound control unit 95 displays decorative symbols and other images on the display screen 20 a of the image display unit 20 in accordance with commands received from the effect control unit 90. Display and output sound from the speaker 48.

  Specifically, the image sound control unit 95 includes a CPU 951 that performs calculation processing when controlling the image and sound representing the content of the effect, a ROM 952 that stores programs executed by the CPU 951, various data, and the like. A RAM 953 used as a working memory, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 954, a CGROM 955, and an SNDROM 956 are provided.

  The CGROM 955 displays various images displayed on the image display unit 20, specifically, a decorative pattern for informing the player of the result of the jackpot determination, a background image, a suggestion effect that suggests the result of the jackpot determination to the player, Image data such as characters, items, and characters for displaying a notice effect for notifying the player of the result of the jackpot determination is stored. The SNDROM 956 stores various kinds of acoustic data such as music, sound, and sound effects such as jingles that are output from the speaker 48 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data.

  Based on the various commands transmitted from the effect control unit 90, the CPU 951 performs analysis of animation patterns, creation of a display list in which commands related to drawing are created, transmission of the display list to the VDP 954, and the like. The VDP 954 reads out image data and sound data stored in the CGROM 955 and SNDROM 956 based on the display list received from the CPU 951, and displays decorative designs, background images, characters, items, characters, etc. using the read image data. In addition to performing a drawing process, the audio processing is performed using the read acoustic data. The VDP 954 controls screen display in the image display unit 20 based on the image data subjected to the drawing process, and controls sound output from the speaker 48 based on the sound data subjected to sound processing. In the embodiment, the VDP 954 is configured to perform voice processing as well as drawing processing. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a processor dedicated to voice processing may be provided separately.

  In addition, the effect control unit 90 transmits and receives commands and signals to and from the lamp control unit 100. The lamp controller 100 is connected with drive motors and sensors (not shown) of the frame lamp 49, the panel lamp 50, the movable accessory device 130, and the sub-side display lamp 140. In accordance with the received command, the lamps 49 and 50 are turned on / off, and the drive motor of the movable accessory device 130 is driven to operate a star-shaped movable accessory 131 as a movable body of the movable accessory device 130 (see FIG. 1). ) To the left and right.

  Specifically, the ROM 102 of the lamp control unit 100 stores light emission pattern data (data on lighting / flashing and light emission color) of the lamps 49 and 50 according to the content of the effect determined by the effect control unit 90. Yes. The CPU 101 of the lamp control unit 100 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 102 corresponding to the command received from the effect control unit 90, and the light emission of the lamps 49 and 50 according to the read light emission pattern data. To control. The ROM 102 of the lamp control unit 100 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory device 130 corresponding to the content of the effect determined by the effect control unit 90. The CPU 101 of the lamp control unit 100 controls the operation of the movable accessory device 130 according to the read operation pattern data.

  Further, the effect control unit 90 detects an effect button that detects that the effect button (operation unit / pressing unit) 115 (see FIG. 1) operated by the player in the effect button device 108 as the operation device is pressed. When SW 120 is connected and effect button 115 is pressed, a signal is output from effect button detection SW 120 to effect control unit 90. Further, the key detection SW 47 a of the effect key 47 is also connected to the effect control unit 90. When the effect key 47 is operated by the player, a signal from the key detection SW 47a corresponding to the key operation is input to the effect control unit 90.

  That is, if the production button 115 is pressed, the production button detection SW 120 outputs an ON signal (rise signal) to the production control unit 90, and when the production button 115 is released, the production button detection SW 120 outputs an OFF signal (down signal). ) To the effect control unit 90.

(4) Description of gaming state etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment, as the gaming state related to the special symbol, the winning probability of the special symbol is set to 1/300 and the probability state is set to 10/300. There is a high probability state.

In addition, as a gaming state related to the normal symbol, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/20, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 12 seconds, and as the opening pattern of the second starting port 23, 0.2 seconds is released once. When there is a short opening pattern (when winning a short opening symbol) and a long opening pattern (when winning a long opening symbol) that opens 4.0 seconds after opening for 0.2 seconds, there is no short state and normal symbol The winning probability of the lottery is 19/20, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 0.5 seconds, and the opening pattern of the second start port 23 is a short opening pattern that opens once for 3.0 seconds (when winning to the short opening symbol) ), And a long open pattern (when winning a long open symbol) in which a 5.0 second release is performed once, and a short state when there is.
In the embodiment, the time-short state is a state in which the average variation time of the special symbol is short after the jackpot ends, a state in which the variation time of the special symbol is short depending on the number of special symbol reservation memories, and those and the above It shall include a combination of the normal symbol winning probability, variation time, and open pattern.

  There are four gaming states depending on the combination of the gaming state related to the special symbol and the gaming state related to the normal symbol, and the low probability state and the state without time reduction are called the normal gaming state, the low probability state, and A state that is in a short-time state is referred to as a time-short game state, a state that is in a high-probability state and a state in which the time is short-time is referred to as a probability-changing game state, and a state that is in a high-probability state and is in a state without time-saving

In the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the special symbol is 1/300, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/20, and the normal symbol variation time is 12 seconds. , There is a short opening pattern that opens 0.2 seconds once (when winning a short opening pattern) and a long opening pattern that opens 4.0 seconds after opening 0.2 seconds (when winning a long opening pattern) .
In the short-time gaming state, the winning probability of the special symbol is 1/300 as in the normal gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 19/20, and the normal symbol fluctuation time is 0.5 seconds. As the opening pattern of the mouth 23, a short opening pattern that opens once for 3.0 seconds (when winning a short opening symbol) and a long opening pattern that opens once for 5.0 seconds (when winning a long opening symbol) There is.
In the probabilistic gaming state, the winning probability of the special symbol is 10/300, making it easier to win a big win than the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 19/20, as in the short-time gaming state, the normal symbol changing time Is 0.5 seconds, and as the opening pattern of the second start port 23, a short opening pattern that opens once for 3.0 seconds (when winning a short opening pattern) and a long opening that opens once for 5.0 seconds There is a pattern (when winning a long open symbol).
In the latent game state, the winning probability of the special symbol is 10/300 as in the probability variation gaming state, and it is easier to win a big hit than the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is 1/3 as in the normal gaming state. 20, Normal symbol fluctuation time is 12 seconds, as the opening pattern of the second start port 23, a short opening pattern that opens once for 0.2 seconds (when winning the short opening pattern) and 0.2 seconds opening After that, there is a long open pattern (when winning a long open symbol) that opens 4.0 seconds.
In other words, in the latent game state, the opening pattern of the second start port 23 does not change from the normal game state, so that the player plays the game in a state where the player cannot recognize the high probability state, Winning a jackpot without expecting the jackpot will make the player feel surprised, leading to an increase in game preference.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment, there are jackpot games (15R jackpot game and 2R jackpot game) and small hit games as games executed as a result of the special symbol lottery, which are executed as a result of the normal symbol lottery. There is an auxiliary game as a game. In the embodiment, the jackpot game is a special game advantageous to the player.

In the initial state (ie, when power is turned on and the first game is started), the game is in the normal game state, and when winning the jackpot, the jackpot game that opens and closes the winning prize opening 27 a predetermined number of times, Transition to a gaming state according to the type of game. There are 2R (round) latent big hits as short hits where almost no prize balls can be expected, and 15R (round) probable big hits, 15R (round). ) There is usually a jackpot. In addition to these jackpots, there is a jackpot. The round means the opening period of the special winning opening 27. In 2R latent chance big hit, after having played a big hit game in which the big winning opening 27 is opened in one round for a very short time (opening for 0.1 seconds) for two rounds, transition to the latent chance gaming state, , After performing a jackpot game in which the winning opening 27 is opened once in one round (29.5 seconds opening) for 15 rounds, and then transitions to a probable gaming state. After a jackpot game with 15 rounds of one release (29.5 seconds of release), transition to the short-time game state. In the case of 2R latent jackpot, 15R normal jackpot, and 15R probability jackpot, one round ends when the total opening time of the big winning opening 27 has elapsed or nine winning prizes are counted in the big winning opening 27. In addition, for the small win, the game time is set to be the same as or approximately the same as the 2R latent big hit, and the big winning opening 27 is opened twice (0.1 second) within the game time, and the opening timing Is the same or similar to the 2R latency big hit, and it appears to the player to be the same as the 2R latent big hit, and the small win game that opens the big prize opening 27 twice in a very short time (0.1 seconds). But the gaming state does not transition. Then, in a manner that the total opening time does not exceed 2.0 seconds, the small win is completed by performing the operation of opening the big winning opening 27 twice for a very short time.
In 2R latent big hit, the total opening time in one round is 0.1 seconds, and in the small hit, the total opening time in one round is 0.1 second, and the opening timing is also released at the same timing. And, the small hit is made to recognize that the action is not different from the 2R latent big hit, so that the player does not lose the expectation for the big hit.
For example, when a special symbol change is performed 100 times without causing a big hit in the middle of the short-time gaming state, the game state is changed to the normal gaming state.

  The lottery for the jackpot and the jackpot is performed using the jackpot random number, and when the jackpot is won, the lottery for which type of jackpot is the jackpot is performed using the jackpot symbol random number. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (a), the jackpot random number takes a value in a range from 0 to 299. In the low probability state, the acquired jackpot random number is determined to be a jackpot when the acquired random number value is 0. The random value to be won is determined so that the winning ratio is 1/300. Among random number values that are not determined to be big hits, 10, 11, and 12 are determined to be small hits, and the random number values that are won for the small hits are determined so that the ratio of winning the small hits is 3/300. In the high probability state, the jackpot random number is determined to be a jackpot when the acquired random number value is 0 to 9, and the random number value to win the jackpot is determined so that the ratio of winning the jackpot is 10/300. Among random number values that are not determined to be big hits, 10, 11, and 12 are determined to be small hits, and the random number values that are won for the small hits are determined so that the ratio of winning the small hits is 3/300. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (b), the jackpot symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 249. For winning to the first starting port 22, the acquired random number value is 0. When it is ˜99, it is determined that it is a 15R normal jackpot, the ratio of winning the 15R normal jackpot is 100/250, and when the acquired random number value is 100 to 174, it is determined that the 15R probability variable jackpot, and the ratio of winning the 15R probability jackpot is 75 When the acquired random number value is 175 to 249, it is determined that the 2R latent probability is a big hit, and the random number value to be won for each big hit is determined so that the winning ratio for the 2R latent probability is 75/250. For the winning to the second starting port 23, when the acquired random number value is 0 to 99, it is determined that 15R normal jackpot, the winning ratio for 15R normal jackpot is 100/250, and the acquired random value is 100 to 250. At 249, it is determined that 15R probability variation jackpot, and the random value to be won for each jackpot is determined so that the ratio to be won for 15R probability variation jackpot is 150/250, which is longer than when winning the first starting port 22 The percentage of winning is higher. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment, the big hit lottery performed with the game ball entering the second start port 23 is more than the big hit lottery performed with the game ball winning the first start port 22. It is set to be advantageous to the player.

  Whether or not to select the variation pattern of the special symbol variation time that can be reached in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation when the result of the jackpot lottery is lost, the reach random number is selected. Done with. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (c), the reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 249, and when the acquired random number value is 0 to 39, the change of the special symbol change time that can achieve the reach effect is possible. It is determined that the pattern is selected, that is, the ratio of winning for selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol variation time that can achieve the reach effect is 40/250, and the special symbol variation that allows the reach effect when the acquired random number value is 40 to 249 It is determined that the time variation pattern is not selected, that is, the random number value to be won for the reach is determined so that the winning ratio is 210/250 without selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol variation time that can achieve the reach effect.

  In addition, a lottery for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game, that is, a normal symbol lottery is performed using a random number, and if a winner is won, a lottery to determine which type of winning will be the winning symbol This is done using random numbers. For example, as shown in FIG. 34 (d), the winning random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 19, and the normal game state, the latent game state, and the execution of the jackpot game, which are states without time reduction Among them, when the obtained random number value is 0, it is determined that the winning value is 0, the winning random number value is determined so that the winning ratio is 1/20, the short-time state, the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state In this case, it is determined that the acquired random number value is 1 to 19, and the winning random number value is determined so that the winning ratio is 19/20. In addition, for example, as shown in FIG. 34 (e), the winning symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 10, and when the acquired random number value is 0 to 1, it is determined that the short open symbol is won. The ratio of winning the short open symbol is 2/11, and when the obtained random number value is 2 to 10, it is determined that the long open symbol is winning, and the ratio of winning the long open symbol is 9/11 The random value to win is determined. When the result of the normal symbol lottery is a loss, the winning symbol random number is determined to be a loss.

(5) Operation of pachinko machines <Processing in the main control unit>
Next, the operation of the main control unit 60 will be described based on FIGS. Each counter, which will be described later, is provided in the RAM 63 and cleared to zero when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on.

  When the supply of power is started, the main control unit 60 starts executing main control processing including a start-up process and a power shut-off monitoring process (not shown). During the supply of power to the main control unit 60, the main control unit 60 Control processing is executed continuously. And the main control part 60 interrupts and performs the timer interruption process shown in FIG. 3 for every predetermined period (for example, every 4 msec) with respect to this main control process.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing]
The main control unit 60 repeats the main timer interruption process shown in FIG. 3 every short time, for example, 4 msec. That is, random number update processing (S201), start port SW processing (S202), gate SW processing (S203), big prize opening SW processing (S204), normal winning opening SW processing (S205), special symbol processing (S206), normal The symbol process (S207), the big prize opening process (S208), the electric chew process (S209), the prize ball process (S210), and the output process (S211) are repeated.

  [Random number update process] In the random number update process (S201), although not shown, the main control unit 60 selects the jackpot random number and jackpot symbol type (15R normal symbol, 15R probability variation symbol, or 2R latent probability symbol) used for the jackpot lottery. Jackpot symbol random number to determine, reach random number to determine whether to select the variation pattern of special symbol variation time that can reach effect in decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with special symbol variation, which special symbol variation time Fluctuation pattern random number to determine the variation pattern to determine, random number to be used for normal symbol lottery, winning symbol random number to determine the type of winning symbol (long open symbol, short open symbol or lose symbol), etc. Random number update process to update

[Start-up SW processing]
In the start port SW process (S202), as shown in FIG. 4, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the first start port SW22a is turned on (S301). If not, the process proceeds to step S308. If it is ON, it is determined whether or not the value U1 of the first start port hold counter for counting the number of jackpot random numbers stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 63a is less than the upper limit of 4 (S302). . If it is not less than 4, the process proceeds to step S308. If it is less than 4, various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) are acquired and stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 63a (S303). ), 1 is added to U1 (S304).

  In step S305, based on the stored random numbers, the jackpot determination, jackpot symbol determination, fluctuation pattern determination pre-determination (pre-reading determination) processing (S305), the pre-determination result including pre-determination information (pre-determination result) A command is set (S306), a first hold number increase command is set (S307), and the process proceeds to step S308.

  In step S308, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the second start port SW23a is turned on. If not, the main control unit 60 finishes the start port SW processing. If it is turned on, the second special figure storage unit 63b. It is determined whether or not the value U2 of the second start-port hold counter that counts the number of jackpot random numbers stored in is less than the upper limit of 4 (S309). If it is not less than 4, the start port SW processing is finished. If it is less than 4, various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) are acquired and stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 63b. (S310), 1 is added to U2 (S311).

  In step S312, based on the stored random numbers, jackpot determination, jackpot symbol determination, pre-determination (pre-reading determination) processing of fluctuation pattern determination is performed (S312), and a preliminary determination result including pre-determination information (pre-determination result) A command is set (S313), a second hold number increase command is set (S314), and the start port SW process is terminated.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
The prior determination process in steps S305 and S312 will be described. The main control unit 60, like the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 7) to be described later, is based on the jackpot random number set as the special figure holding memory, the gaming state when the special symbol variation is executed by the special figure holding memory It is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined by referring to the jackpot determination table corresponding to. The jackpot determination table is configured to be a jackpot with a probability of about 1/300 in the low probability state and about 1/30 in the high probability state. When it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol determination table is referred to based on the jackpot symbol random number stored in the special figure hold memory to determine the jackpot symbol. The type of jackpot is determined by the jackpot design. Further, by storing the jackpot symbol determined in advance in the first special figure reservation storage unit 63a or the second special figure reservation storage unit 63b, when the special symbol variation is executed by the special figure reservation storage. The game state can be grasped. The jackpot symbol determination table is configured so that the jackpot type is determined by the winning type. Further, similarly to the fluctuation pattern selection process described later (see FIG. 8), a special symbol fluctuation pattern is selected based on the reach random number and the fluctuation pattern random number stored in the special figure hold memory.

  The prior determination process will be described in more detail based on FIG. The main control unit 60 determines whether or not the gaming state related to the special symbol is a high probability state (S305-1). And if it determines with it being a high probability state, it will determine whether it is a big hit by a big hit random number using the big probability big hit decision table that the probability of a big hit becomes about 1/30 as mentioned above, If it is a big hit, the big hit symbol is further determined by the big hit symbol random number using the big hit symbol determination table (S305-2). As described above, the jackpot symbol determination table is configured such that the jackpot type is determined according to the winning type. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state related to the special symbol is a low probability state, the jackpot determination table for low probability that the probability of winning a jackpot is about 1/300 as described above is used. If it is a jackpot, a jackpot symbol is determined by a jackpot symbol random number using the jackpot symbol determination table (S305-3).

  Next, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the gaming state related to the normal symbol has a short time, that is, a short time state or a short time state (S305-4). When it is determined that there is a short time, it is determined whether or not to select a variation pattern of the special symbol variation time that can reach with the reach random number using the reach random number determination table for the short time state (S305- 5) Using the fluctuation pattern table for the short time state, a fluctuation pattern is selected by a fluctuation pattern random number (S305-6). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no time reduction, it is determined whether or not to select a variation pattern of the special symbol variation time that can reach with the reach random number using the reach random number determination table for the state without time reduction (S305). -7), using the fluctuation pattern table for the state without time reduction, a fluctuation pattern is selected by a fluctuation pattern random number (S305-8). The variation pattern table is configured so that the average variation time of the selected variation pattern is shorter in the time reduction state than in the state without time reduction. The main control unit 60 determines the result of the above prior determination (that is, the result of the preliminary determination of the jackpot random number, the result of the preliminary determination of the jackpot symbol random number, the result of the preliminary determination of the reach random number, and the result of the preliminary determination of the fluctuation pattern random number. ) As pre-determination information (S305-9), and the pre-determination process ends.

  [Gate SW Processing] In the gate SW processing (S203), although not shown, when the main control unit 60 determines that the gate SW 28a is turned on, the normal symbol holding ball count is less than “4”. Get and store random numbers.

  [Big Winner SW Processing] Although not shown in the big win SW SW processing (S204), if the big win SW27a is ON, whether the big win game or the small win game (the win game flag described later is ON)? If it is determined whether or not the game is in the big win game or the small hit game, 1 is added to the value of the winning prize counter and 1 is added to the value of the big winning counter.

  [Normal Winning Port SW Processing] Although not shown, the normal winning port SW processing (S205) is a process of adding 1 to the value of the normal winning port counter if the normal winning port SW30a is ON.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 60 performs a special symbol process (S206), a normal symbol process (S207), which will be described later, a big prize opening process (S208), an electric chew process (S209), a prize ball process (S210), which are described later, The output process (S211) is performed.

  [Normal symbol processing] In the normal symbol processing (S207), although not shown, the winning random number stored in the gate SW processing is the current gaming state (probability changing gaming state, normal gaming state, latent certain gaming state or short-time gaming state). It is determined whether it is a hit random number value or a lost random value set in advance corresponding to the game, and the normal symbol change time is selected according to the current gaming state, and the normal symbol display 37 is selected. When the normal symbol is variably displayed only for the variation time, and when the variation time has elapsed and the variation display of the normal symbol is stopped, the auxiliary game flag is turned on when the winning random number is the winning random number value. When the auxiliary game flag is turned on, in the electric chew process (S209), the electric chew 24 is opened for the open time and the number of times set according to the current game state.

  [Electric Chu Processing] In the electric chewing processing (S209), although not shown, when the auxiliary game flag is turned on in the above-described normal symbol processing, the electric chew 24 of the second starting port 23 is set according to the current gaming state. Opening operation is performed for the opening time and number of times.

  [Prize Ball Processing] In the prize ball processing (S210), although not shown, the number of prize balls (15 balls per count in the embodiment) according to the value of the big prize counter corresponding to the game ball entry, The number of prize balls according to the value of the normal prize opening counter (10 balls per count in the embodiment) and the number of prize balls according to the value of the start prize mouth counter (3 balls per count in the embodiment) Set a command to issue, and clear those counters to zero.

  [Output Process] In the output process (S211), although not shown, various commands are output to the payout control unit 70 and the effect control unit 90.

[Special symbol processing]
In the special symbol process (S206), as shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 60 performs a winning game flag indicating whether or not a winning game is being played (that is, a small winning game flag, a long winning game flag, or a short winning game). It is determined whether or not the flag) is ON (S401). If the flag is ON, the special symbol processing is terminated. If it is not ON, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing (S402). If it is changing, the process proceeds to step S411. If it is not changing, it is determined whether or not the value U2 of the second start port hold counter or the value U1 of the first start port hold counter is 1 or more (S403, S405). ). If U2 and U1 are not 1 or more, the special symbol processing is finished. If U2 or U1 is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from U2 or U1 (S404, S406) and stored in step S303 or S310. A jackpot determination process (S407), which will be described later, is performed using the jackpot random number, and then a variation pattern selection process, which will be described later, is performed (S408).

  Thereafter, the main control unit 60 starts the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 39a or the second special symbol display 39b (S409), sets a variation start command (S410), and proceeds to step S411. . In step S411, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed. If it has not elapsed, the special symbol processing is terminated, but if it has elapsed, the variation of the special symbol is stopped and set in the jackpot determination processing. The special symbol is fixedly displayed with the symbol that has been displayed (S412), and a variable stop command is set (S413). Then, a stop process (S414) described later is performed, and the special symbol process is completed.

[Big hit judgment processing]
In the jackpot determination process (S407), as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the jackpot random number is a jackpot using the jackpot determination table corresponding to the gaming state (S501). If it is a jackpot (YES in S502), it is determined which jackpot symbol the jackpot symbol random number stored in step S303 or S310 indicates (S503), and the jackpot symbol is set (S504). . The type of jackpot is determined by the jackpot design. On the other hand, if the jackpot random number is not a jackpot (NO in S502), but if it is a jackpot (YES in S505), a jackpot symbol is set (S506). If it is not a small hit (NO in S505), a lost pattern is set (S507).

[Variation pattern selection processing]
In the variation pattern selection process (S408), as shown in FIG. 8, if the main control unit 60 determines that the big hit is determined in the immediately preceding big hit determination process (see FIG. 6) (YES in S601), the main control unit 60 creates a fluctuation pattern table. The big hit table is set (S602), and if it is determined that the big hit is made (NO in S601, YES in S603), the small hit table is set as the variation pattern table (S604). If it is neither big win nor small win (NO in S603), the reach random number determination table is referred to in steps S303 or S310.
It is determined whether or not the reach random number stored in (1) indicates that it is a special symbol variation time that allows reach production (S605). If YES in S606, the reach loss table is set as the variation pattern table (S607). If it is not the special symbol variation time during which the reach effect can be achieved (NO in S606), the loose table is set as the variation pattern table (S608). Here, in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, “barahazule” means that the decorative symbol is displayed by being fixedly stopped without being in the reach state at the end of the variation of the special symbol. The reach state of the decorative symbol means that in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the left decorative symbol, the middle decorative symbol, the right decorative symbol and two of the three decorative symbols are the same decorative symbol. This is a state in which a temporary stop display with a minute operation is displayed. And, when the variation time of the special symbol ends and the variation time of the decorative symbol ends and the decorative symbol stops deterministically is called definite stop, and the decorative symbol is performed in parallel with the special symbol variation. A state in which a temporary stop is displayed with a minute motion within a fluctuation time (within a special symbol fluctuation time) is referred to as a temporary stop state. Each decorative design is composed of, for example, a design decorated with numbers from “1” to “9”.

  Next, the main control unit 60 refers to the variation pattern table set as described above and determines which variation pattern the variation pattern random number stored in step S303 or S310 indicates ( S609), the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern random number is set (S610). The variation pattern includes information indicating the variation time.

  In addition, the variation pattern random number takes, for example, a value from 0 to 99, and if the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot, a jackpot or a loss, what kind of jackpot symbol is a jackpot? In the case of losing, it is a random number for determining one variation pattern from among the variation patterns, which is determined by referring to a variation pattern table depending on whether it is reach loss or rose loss.

  The variation pattern table will be described with reference to FIGS. The jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 16 is a variation pattern that is selected when the jackpot determination process determines that a jackpot (YES in S502), that is, a jackpot table set in step S602, It is used for winning the first starting port 22 in the state without probability and short time (normal game state), special symbol determination result, jackpot symbol, variation pattern random number, variation pattern, special symbol variation time Are associated with each other. In addition, the contents (the contents of the effects) and the selection rate are not information on the jackpot variation pattern table, but are described as a reference for easy understanding.

  In the jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 16, when the special symbol determination result is 15R probability variation jackpot, symbol A is selected as a jackpot symbol, symbol B is selected for 15R normal jackpot, symbol C is selected for 2R latent probability jackpot. Is selected. In the variation pattern random number, the range of the random number value is set to 0-99. In the 15R probability variation jackpot, the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is selected when the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 44, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern PA1-1 is 45%, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 45 to 79. Variation pattern PA1-2 is selected, variation pattern PA1-2 is selected with a selection rate of 35%, variation pattern PA1-3 is selected when the value of variation pattern random number is 80-89, and variation pattern PA1-3 is When the selection rate is 10%, the variation pattern PA1-4 is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 90 to 98, the variation pattern PA1-4 is 9%, and the value of the variation pattern random number is 99 The variation pattern PA1-5 is selected, and the variation pattern PA1-5 has a selectivity of 1%.

  With 15R normal jackpot, the selected variation pattern is the same as with 15R probability variation jackpot, but when the variation pattern random value is 0 to 29, variation pattern PA1-1 is selected, and variation pattern PA1-1 has a selectivity of 30. %, The variation pattern PA1-2 is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 30 to 59, the selectivity of the variation pattern PA1-2 is 30%, and the value of the variation pattern random number is 60 to 77. The variation pattern PA1-3 is selected, the variation pattern PA1-3 is set to a selection rate of 18%, the variation pattern PA1-4 is selected when the variation pattern random value is 78 to 94, and the variation pattern PA1-4 is selected. The fluctuation pattern PA1-5 is selected when the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 95 to 99, and the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 is set to 5%. The 15R probability variation jackpot, the selectivity of the fluctuation pattern is different.

  In the 2R latent likelihood, the fluctuation pattern PA1-6 is selected when the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 73, the fluctuation pattern PA1-6 has a selectivity of 74%, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 74 to 88. Sometimes the variation pattern PA1-7 is selected, the variation pattern PA1-7 has a selection rate of 15%, the variation pattern PA1-8 is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 89-98, and the variation pattern PA1-8 Is a selection rate of 10%, and when the value of the variation pattern random number is 99, the variation pattern PA1-9 is selected, and the variation pattern PA1-9 is set to a selectivity of 1%. The special symbol variation time is 160 seconds for variation pattern PA1-1, 150 seconds for variation pattern PA1-2, 110 seconds for variation pattern PA1-3, 100 seconds for variation pattern PA1-4, and 30 seconds for variation pattern PA1-5. The fluctuation pattern PA1-6 is 45 seconds, the fluctuation pattern PA1-7 is 40 seconds, the fluctuation pattern PA1-8 is 35 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern PA1-9 is 30 seconds.

  The jackpot variation pattern table shown in FIG. 21 is used for winning at the second start port 23 in a high probability and short time state (probability variation gaming state). The big hit variation pattern table of FIG. 16 is the same except that there is no 2R latent probability big hit column and the variation pattern is described as PA2-1, etc., and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The reach-losing variation pattern table shown in FIG. 17 is determined to be a shift in the jackpot determination process, and is determined to be a special symbol variation time in which a reach effect can be achieved in the reach random number determination process (NO in S601, NO in S603, The variation pattern selected in the case of YES in S606, that is, the reach-losing table set in step S607, and the special symbol determination result, the variation pattern random number, the variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time are associated with each other. It has been. In addition, the contents (the contents of the effects) and the selection rate are not information on the reach-losing variation pattern table, but are described as a reference for easy understanding.

  In the variation pattern table for reach lose shown in FIG. 17, the random value range of the variation pattern random number is set to 0-99. The variation pattern PR1-1 is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 0-4, the variation pattern PR1-1 is set to 5%, and the variation pattern PR1- is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 5-11. 2 is selected, the variation pattern PR1-2 is 7%, the variation pattern PR1-3 is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 12 to 24, and the variation pattern PR1-3 is 13%. The variation pattern PR1-4 is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 25 to 39, the variation pattern PR1-4 is set to 15%, and the variation pattern is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 40 to 99. PR1-5 is selected, and the variation pattern PR1-5 has a selectivity of 60%. The special symbol variation time is 158 seconds for variation pattern PR-1, 148 seconds for variation pattern PR1-2, 98 seconds for variation pattern PR1-3, 78 seconds for variation pattern PR1-4, and 28 seconds for variation pattern PR1-5. It is said that.

  The reach-losing variation pattern table shown in FIG. 22 is used for winning at the second starting port 23 in a high probability and short-time state (probability variable gaming state). The variation pattern table for reach lose shown in FIG. 17 is the same except that the variation pattern is expressed as PR2-1 or the like, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The variation pattern table for rosehips shown in FIG. 18 is a variation pattern that is selected when it is determined that the reach random number determination process is not a special symbol variation time during which a reach effect can be achieved (NO in S606), that is, in step S608. It is a table for roses to be set, and a special symbol determination result, a variation pattern random number, a holding number, a variation pattern, and a special symbol variation time are associated with each other. And when it becomes loose, it is comprised so that a fluctuation pattern may be selected according to the number of reservations. In addition, the content (the content of the effect) and the selection rate are not information on the variation pattern table for roses, but are described as a reference for easy understanding.

  When the number of held prizes at the first start port 22 is 0 to 2, when the variation pattern PH1-3 has a variation time of 8 seconds, the variation pattern PH1-4 has a variation time of 13 seconds, and the number of reservations is three The variation pattern PH1-1 having a variation time of 4 seconds and the variation pattern PH1-2 having a variation time of 7 seconds are selected.

  The fluctuation pattern random numbers are divided into a case where the number of retained prizes to the first start port 22 is 0 to 2 and a case where the number of retained prizes is 3, and the range of random number values is 0 to 99, respectively. Is set to In the case where the number of holds is 3, the variation pattern PH1-1 is selected when the value of the variation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the variation pattern PH1-1 is set to 90%, and the value of the variation pattern random number is 90. The variation pattern PH1-2 is selected when .about.99, and the variation pattern PH1-2 has a selectivity of 10%. In the case where the number of holds is 0 to 2, when the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 69, the fluctuation pattern PH1-3 is selected, the fluctuation pattern PH1-3 is set to 70%, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number Is in the range of 70 to 99, the variation pattern PH1-4 is selected, and the variation pattern PH1-4 has a selectivity of 30%.

  It should be noted that, for each of the winning at the first starting port 22 and the winning at the second starting port 23, a maximum number of special figure hold memories (holding number) may be stored, which may be stored as a special number. Since the symbol variation pattern is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of reservations in the special symbol processing (see S206, S404, S406, FIG. 6), the number of reservations is 0-3.

  The variation pattern table for rosehips shown in FIG. 23 is used for winning to the second starting port 23 in a high probability and short time state (probability variation gaming state), a special symbol determination result, a variation pattern random number, The number of holds, the variation pattern, and the special symbol variation time are associated with each other. In addition, the content (the content of the effect) and the selection rate are not information on the variation pattern table for roses, but are described as a reference for easy understanding.

  In this case, when the number of winnings held at the second start port 23 is zero, the fluctuation pattern PH2-3 with a fluctuation time of 8 seconds, the fluctuation pattern PH2-4 with a fluctuation time of 13 seconds, and the number of holdings of 1 to 3 In this case, a variation pattern PH2-1 having a variation time of 3 seconds and a variation pattern PH2-2 having a variation time of 6 seconds are selected.

  The fluctuation pattern random numbers are divided into a case where the number of retained prizes to the second start port 23 is 0 and a case where the number of retained prizes is 1 to 3, and the range of random number values is 0 to 99, respectively. Is set to When the number of holds is 1 to 3, the fluctuation pattern PH2-1 is selected when the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 89, the fluctuation pattern PH2-1 is set to 90%, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number Is in the range of 90 to 99, the fluctuation pattern PH2-2 is selected, and the fluctuation pattern PH2-2 has a selectivity of 10%. In the case where the number of holds is 0, the fluctuation pattern PH2-3 is selected when the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 0 to 29, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern PH2-3 is 30%, and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number is 30. The variation pattern PH2-4 is selected when .about.99, and the variation pattern PH2-4 has a selectivity of 70%.

  Although not shown, the first starting prize in a low probability state and a short time state (short time gaming state), a high probability state and a short time state (latent probability gaming state), a high probability state and a short time state (probability variation gaming state). There is also provided a variation pattern table used for. Also used for the second starting prize in the low probability state and short time state (time short game state), high probability state and short time state (latent probability gaming state), low probability state and short time state (normal game state). A variation pattern table is also provided. It is also possible to provide and refer to a common variation pattern table in some or all of the gaming states.

  19, 20, 24, and 25 are variation effect pattern tables that are uniquely determined corresponding to the variation pattern, showing the correspondence between the variation pattern and the variation effect pattern, and the contents of the effect of the variation effect pattern. The number of pseudo-continuous effects, the presence / absence of an action at the start, the type of normal reach effect, the type of SP reach effect, the type of SPSP reach effect, and the presence / absence of a temporary stop animation are shown. It should be noted that the number of times, type, presence / absence of effects, etc. in the contents of effects can be changed as appropriate.

  FIG. 19 is a variation effect pattern table for jackpots and FIG. 20 for lost games, which is used for winning at the first start port 22 in a low probability and timeless state (normal game state). Further, FIG. 24 is a variation effect pattern table for jackpot and FIG. 25 is for lost, which is used for winning at the second start port 23 in a high probability and short time state (probability variable gaming state).

As the contents of the production, “the number of pseudo-continuous productions” means “the number of executions of pseudo-continuous notices”, and “pseudo-continuous notices” are fluctuations of special symbols corresponding to one lottery lottery In the decorative symbol variation effect that is performed in parallel with the special symbol variation during the display, the decorative symbol is temporarily suspended and then varied again, and a notice of variation in which the variation of the decorative symbol and the temporary suspension are performed multiple times is provided. I mean.
19 and 20, when the SPSP reach effect described in detail later is performed, the pseudo continuous effect is performed twice, and when the SPSP reach effect is not reached, the pseudo continuous effect is once. In the case of a big hit, the selection rate at which the pseudo-continuous production is performed twice is high (75% for 15R probability variation big hit, 60% for the 15R regular big hit), and if the number of pseudo-continuous production is large, the big hit expectation is high become.

The “starting action” refers to a decorative pattern that is performed in parallel with the special symbol variation from the state where all the decorative symbols F are fixedly stopped, as shown in FIGS. 26 (b) to (d). In the variation effect, the decorative symbol F is in a variation state with the start of the special symbol variation, and before all the ornament symbols F change at high speed, the decoration symbol F starts to change sequentially (the ornamental symbol F is in the normal state). This means that the decorative pattern F is slightly raised to the upper side and then changed to the lower side). In other words, the start action is an effect that is performed when the decorative symbol starts to change as the special symbol starts to change. 19, 20, 24, and 25, this is indicated by reference numeral OA, and the presence / absence of an action is indicated as “present” or “absent”.
The action at the start is to make it easy to recognize the start of the decoration symbol variation accompanying the start of the special symbol variation, and the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, a small hit, a loss, or a loss Is an effect that can be performed regardless of whether it is a reach lose or a rose lose.
And, for example, when there is an action at the start by providing conditions for the effect, for example, by making the player to recognize that at least the reach state will be reached, if the start action appears, the big hit It is possible to make the player recognize that the degree of expectation is high.

In addition, “normal reach production” means that, as shown in FIG. 30-1 (f), among the three decorative symbols F, the left and right decorative symbols, that is, the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF are the same decorative symbols. Reaching temporarily is reach, and after reaching the reach, for example, as shown in FIG. 30-1 (h), only the middle symbol CF changes with the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stopped. This means reach production with low expectation of jackpot. 19, 20, 24, and 25, which are indicated by reference numerals N <b> 1, N <b> 2, and the like, different effects are produced when the numbers are different.
For example, if the background is red, it is N1, and if the background is blue, it is N2. Also, when N1 appears, the expected degree of jackpot is made different depending on the number of N, such that the special symbol variation time is set longer than when N2 and 3 appear. . Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the normal reach production stops, the selection rate of the normal reach production stop is low (for example, 1% for 15R probability variation big hit, 5% for 15R normal big hit), and reach lose In such a case, the selection ratio of the normal reach production stop is high (60%), and if the normal reach production stop is, the expectation of jackpot is low.

The “SP reach production” means a super reach production that is performed after the normal reach production and has a higher expectation of jackpot than the normal reach production. 19, 20, 24, and 25, they are denoted by reference numerals SP 1 and SP 2. In SP1 and SP2, the characters that appear are different effects, and when SP1 appears, the special symbol variation time is set longer than when SP2 appears, and the expectation to the jackpot is higher. Has been.
Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, in the case of SP reach production stoppage, the selection rate of SP reach production stoppage is medium (for example, a total of 19% for 15R probability variation jackpot and 35 for 15R normal jackpot). %), Even in the case of reaching lose, the selection rate for stopping SP reach production is medium (28% in total).

In addition, “SPSP reach production” means a special reach production that is performed after the super reach production and has a higher expectation of jackpot than the super reach production. 19, 20, 24, and 25, the symbols SPSP1, SPSP2, and the like are used. The story development differs between SPSP1 and SPSP2, and when SPSP1 appears, the special symbol variation time is set longer than when SPSP2 appears, and the expectation to the jackpot is increased. .
Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the SPSP reach effect is performed, the selection rate is high when the jackpot is large (80% for 15R probability variation jackpot, 60% for 15R regular jackpot), and reach loses. In SPSP, the selection rate of SPSP reach production is low (12% in total), and when SPSP reach appears, the expectation of jackpot is high.

In addition, “temporary stop animation” means that in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F starts to fluctuate with the start of the special symbol variation, and all the decorative symbols F have a high speed. At the time of temporary stop when all the decorative symbols F have finished high-speed fluctuation and the decorative symbols F have been confirmed and stopped, an animation or the like that moves the character is performed at least in the decorative portion FD of the decorative symbols F. It means that. In other words, the temporary stop animation is an effect that is performed when the variation of the decorative symbol F is confirmed and stopped as the variation of the special symbol is stopped. 19, 20, 24, and 25, this is indicated by EA, and the presence / absence of animation is indicated by “present” and “absent”.
The animation at the time of temporary stop makes it easy to recognize the fixed stoppage of the decorative symbol change accompanying the stop of the special symbol change, and whether the result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, a small hit or a loss, In some cases, it is an effect that can be performed regardless of whether it is a reach lose or a rose lose.
And, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when a special special symbol variation time is relatively long (8 seconds, 13 seconds), as shown in FIG. It is possible to suggest that the animation appears and that the animation is fixed and stopped at the decorative symbol F where the animation is performed.
As an effect similar to the temporary stop animation, there is a reach establishment effect as shown in FIG. The reach establishment effect means that an animation or the like that moves the character is performed in the decoration part FD of at least some of the decorative symbols F that are temporarily stopped when the reach state is reached. That is, the reach establishment effect is an effect that notifies that the reach is established and that the reach effect starts.

  Explaining the contents, for example, in the variation effect pattern ER1-1 shown in FIG. 20, it is uniquely determined corresponding to the variation pattern PR1-1, and the pseudo continuous effect is performed twice in the decorative symbol variation effect. This indicates that the start action, the normal reach effect, the SP reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect are performed, and the temporary stop animation is not performed. In the variation effect pattern ER1-1, the reach establishment effect as shown in FIG. 30-1 (g), etc. performed after the reach establishment in the example of the later-described effect, and the temporary stop animation are the same effects. Therefore, the temporary stop animation is not performed.

  Further, in the variation effect pattern ER1-5, it is uniquely determined corresponding to the variation pattern PR1-5, and indicates that the pseudo continuous effect is performed once in the decorative symbol variation effect, the start action, the normal reach effect, Is performed, and animation at the time of temporary stop is not performed.

  Further, in the variation effect pattern EH1-1, it is uniquely determined corresponding to the variation pattern PH1-1, and in the decorative symbol variation effect, a pseudo continuous effect, a start action, a normal reach effect, an SP reach effect, an SPSP reach effect, This indicates that no animation is performed during temporary stop. In the variation effect pattern EH1-1, since the special symbol variation time is as short as 4 seconds, the start-time action and the temporary stop animation are not performed in order to secure the high-speed variation time of the decorative symbol F.

  The variation effect patterns EH1-4 are uniquely determined corresponding to the variation patterns PH1-4, and indicate that only the start time action and the temporary stop animation are performed in the decorative symbol variation effect.

[Processing while stopped]
In the stop process (S414), as shown in FIG. 9, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the time is short (S701). If it is not the time short state, the process proceeds to step S705. The time variation counter value J for counting the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the state is decremented by 1 (S702). If J is 0, the no-shortage flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S705 (S703, S704), where J is 0. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S705 (S703).

  In step S705, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the state is a high probability state (S705). If the state is not a high probability state, the main control unit 60 proceeds to step S709. The value X of the high probability fluctuation counter for counting the number of fluctuations is decremented by 1 (S706). If X is 0, the low probability flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step S709 (S707, S708). Proceed to (S707).

  In step S709, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the jackpot is big (that is, whether or not the stopped special symbol is a jackpot symbol). If the jackpot is a big jackpot (YES in S709), the jackpot is a jackpot. It is determined whether or not (S710). If it is per long, a game flag per long is set (S711), while if not per long, it is a short win, so a short per game flag is set (S712). Then, the value X of the high probability variation counter or the value J of the short time variation counter and the value X of the high probability variation counter are cleared to zero (S713), the time shortness flag and the low probability flag are turned on (S714), and the process goes to step S717. move on.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (NO in S709), the main control unit 60 determines whether or not it is a small hit (that is, whether or not the stopped special symbol is a small hit symbol) (S715). Finishes the stop process, and if it is a small hit, the small hit game flag is turned on (S716), and the process proceeds to step S717.

  In step S717, the main control unit 60 starts the winning game (big hit game or small hit game) (S717), sets an opening command (S718), and finishes the in-stop process.

[Large winning prize processing]
In the big prize opening process (S208), as shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 60 first determines whether or not the winning game flag is ON (S801). If it is ON, it is determined whether or not opening is in progress (S802). The opening refers to the period from the start of the winning game to the start of the first round. When it is determined that the opening is in progress, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (S803). A maximum R number (round number) and an operation pattern according to the type are set (S804). Then, the value C of the winning number counter is cleared to zero (S805), 1 is added to the value R of the round counter (S806), and the operation (opening) of the big winning opening 27 is started (S807).

  Next, the main controller 60 operates the operation time of the special winning opening 27 (total opening time in one round. In the embodiment, if the total opening time in one round is 29.5 seconds per long and 0.1 per short) It is determined whether or not the total opening time in one small hit per second or small hit has passed (S808), and if it has passed, the big prize opening 27 is closed (S810). For example, it is determined whether or not the value C of the winning number counter is a prescribed number (in the embodiment, the number of winnings in one round is nine) (S809). If the number is the specified number, the special winning opening 27 is closed (S810).

  Then, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the value R of the round counter is the maximum number of Rs (S811). If the value is not the maximum number of Rs, the main control unit 60 starts measuring the interval time (S822). If the maximum number of R is finished, ending is started (S812), an ending command is set (S813), and the value R of the round counter is cleared to zero (S814). Ending is the period from the end of the last round to the end of the winning game. Next, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the ending time has elapsed (S819), and if it has not elapsed, finishes the big prize opening process, and if it has elapsed, performs a game state setting process to be described later. (S820), the winning game flag is turned OFF (S821).

  On the other hand, when determining that the opening is not in progress in step S802, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the special winning opening 27 is in the ending (S815). If the ending is in progress, the process proceeds to step S819. If it is not ending, it is determined whether it is during the interval (S816). If it is determined that the interval is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S818. If it is determined that the interval is in progress, it is determined whether the interval time has elapsed (S817). If it has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S818. If it is not, the big prize opening process is finished. In step S818, the main control unit 60 determines whether or not the special winning opening 27 is in operation. If it is not in operation, the main control unit 60 proceeds to step S805. If it is in operation, the main control unit 60 proceeds to step S808.

[Game state setting process]
In the game state setting process (S820), as shown in FIG. 11, if the winning game to be ended is a small hit (YES in S901), the main control unit 60 does not change the game state, so the game state setting process is performed. If it is 15R normal jackpot (YES in S902), the value J of the hourly fluctuation counter is set to 100, the low probability flag and the hourly flag are turned on to make transition to the hourly gaming state (S903), and the gaming state setting process is performed. Finish. Also, if the winning game to be ended is 15R probability variable big hit (YES in S904), the value X of the high probability variation counter is set to 10000 and the value J of the hourly variation counter is set to 10000 to increase the probability variation game state. Turn on the probability flag and the short time flag (S905), finish the game state setting process, and if it is a 2R latent probability big hit (NO in S904), set the value X of the high probability variation counter to 10000 and transition to the latent probability gaming state Therefore, the high probability flag and the short timeless flag are turned on (S906), and the gaming state setting process is completed.

≪Processing in production control unit≫
In parallel with the processing in the main control unit 60 described above, the effect control unit 90 of the sub control unit 85 performs sub side main processing and sub side timer interruption processing as shown in FIGS.

[Sub-side main processing]
As shown in FIG. 12, the production control unit 90 first performs an initial setting at startup (S1001), sets a cycle of a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) (S1002), and then, according to the set cycle, While interrupting random numbers used in effect control (S1003), timer interrupt processing is accepted.

[Sub timer interrupt processing]
The effect control unit 90 repeats the sub-side timer interrupt process as shown in FIG. 13 every short time, for example, 1 msec. In the sub timer interruption process, the command reception process (S1101), the effect button process (S1102), and the command set in the command reception process and the effect button process are transmitted to the image sound control unit 95 and the lamp control unit 100. Transmission processing (S1103) is performed. When the command transmission process is executed, the image sound control unit 95 and the lamp control unit 100 that have received various commands perform various rendering devices (the image display unit 20, the speaker 48, the frame lamp 49, the panel lamp 50, and the movable role. Various effects (decorative symbol variation effect, jackpot effect, operation effect, etc.) are executed using the object device 130).

[Command reception processing]
In the command reception process (S1101), as shown in FIG. 14, the effect control unit 90 determines whether or not a prior determination result command (see S306, S313) is received from the main control unit 60 (S1201). If not, the process proceeds to step S1205. If received, it is determined whether or not a hold number increase command (first hold number increase command or second hold number increase command) has been received from the main control unit 60 (S1202). If not received, the process proceeds to step S1205. If received, the first pending number is added for the first pending number increase command, and the second pending number is added for the second pending number increase command ( S1203), a hold number command for displaying the hold number on the display screen 20a is set (S1203). Next, although not shown, the effect control unit 90 performs a prefetch effect selection process for selecting what kind of hold icon is to be displayed on the display screen 20a based on the prior determination result command and the hold increase command (S1204).

  Next, the effect control unit 90 performs an effect selection process to be described later if a change start command is received from the main control unit 60 (S1205, S1206), and if a change stop command is received, the change effect end process (S1207, S1208). Then, the effect control unit 90 performs a hit effect selection process if an opening command is received (S1209, S1210), and performs an ending effect selection process if an ending command is received (S1211, S1212). Subsequently, the effect control unit 90 performs a customer waiting command reception process (S1213) and ends the command reception process.

[Direction selection process]
In the effect selection process (S1206), as shown in FIG. 15, the effect control unit 90 first analyzes the variation start command received from the main control unit 60 (S1301), and refers to the mode flag indicating the effect mode. (S1302). The variation start command includes information indicating the current gaming state, special symbols selected in the big hit lottery, and information indicating the variation pattern. Further, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display unit 20, and if the effect mode is different, the image displayed on the image display unit 20 is different, such as a different character or background image, and the decorative design variation effect Also, the one corresponding to the production mode is executed. For example, the effect mode includes a short-time mode indicating a short-time gaming state, a probability-changing mode indicating a probability-variable gaming state, a latent-probability mode indicating a latent-probable gaming state, and a normal gaming state. There are normal modes to show. Here, effects such as a background image executed during each mode are referred to as a time reduction mode effect, a probability variation mode effect, a latent mode effect, and a normal mode effect, respectively.

  Subsequently, the effect control unit 90 performs a hold number subtraction process for setting a hold number command for subtracting the hold number by 1 and displaying the hold number on the display screen 20a (S1303). Then, based on the analyzed change start command and the referred effect mode, a change effect pattern table is set, and the changed effect pattern table is selected with reference to the set change effect pattern table (S1304). As a result, it is determined what kind of effect is to be performed as the decorative symbol variation effect including a notice effect such as a so-called step-up notice effect or a chance-up notice effect. Next, referring to the variation effect pattern selected in S1304, whether or not to instruct the operation of the effect button device 108, and an operation effect selection process for displaying an operation effect corresponding to the operation based on the instruction (S1305) Furthermore, a variation effect start command for starting a decorative symbol variation effect with the selected variation effect pattern is set (S1306), and the effect selection process is terminated.

  [Processing during end of variation effect] In the processing during end of variation effect (S1208), although not shown, the effect control unit 90 analyzes the received variation stop command (S1207), and sets the upper limit continuation number in the case of winning. Then, the mode flag is changed again, and in the case of losing, “1” is subtracted until the upper limit continuation count of the current mode is reached, and the variable effect end command is set. When the upper limit continuation count is reached and “0” is reached, the mode flag is set to 0 in order to return to the normal mode, and the variable effect end command is set.

  [Winning Effect Selection Process] In the winning effect selection process (S1210), although not shown, the effect control unit 90 analyzes an opening command (S1209), selects a winning effect pattern, and sets an opening effect start command.

  [Ending Effect Selection Process] In the ending effect selection process (S1212), although not shown, the effect control unit 90 analyzes an ending command (S1211), selects an ending effect pattern, and sets an ending effect start command.

  [Customer wait command reception process] In the customer wait command reception process (S1213), although not shown, the effect control unit 90 determines whether or not a customer wait command has been received. Time measurement is started, and when the time is up, a process for setting a customer waiting effect command is performed.

[Direction button processing]
In the effect button process (S1102), the effect control unit 90 outputs an ON signal and an OFF signal from the effect button 115 as to whether or not the effect button 115 has been operated based on a signal from the effect button detection SW. It is determined whether or not. If the effect button 115 has been operated, an effect button command is set, and the process ends.

  The effect button command set in S1102 is transmitted from the effect control unit 90 to the image sound control unit 95 and the lamp control unit 100 in the command transmission process (S1103).

[Operation effect selection processing]
Although not shown in the operation effect selection process, the effect control unit 90 first refers to the change effect pattern selected in the immediately preceding change effect pattern selection process, and uses the operation of the effect button 115 as a reference for the selected change effect pattern. If the operation effect is to be included, the operation effect selection process is performed, and the process ends. If the operation effect is not included, the process ends without performing the operation effect selection process.

(6) Production example of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment The main control unit 60 as the special game determination means is configured such that the game ball launched by the player wins the first start port 22, for example, and the first start port SW22a is turned on. Then, based on the random numbers related to the jackpot acquired by the start port SW process (S202, S301 to S314, see FIG. 4), the jackpot determination process (S407, S501 to S507, see FIG. 7) of the special symbol process (S206, see FIG. 6) ), It is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and the variation time of the special symbol variation is also set in the variation pattern selection processing (S408, S601 to S610, FIG. 8) of the special symbol processing (S206, see FIG. 6). .

  And the effect control part 90 which comprises the effect control means in the sub control part 85 receives the command regarding these jackpot determination and a change pattern (refer to command reception process S1101, S1201-S1213, FIG. 13, 14), and a change pattern A variation effect pattern that is uniquely determined in response to is selected (effect selection processing S1206, S1301 to S1306, see FIG. 15). Based on the selected variation effect pattern, the decoration symbol variation effect is performed in accordance with the special symbol variation.

  As shown in FIGS. 26 to 33-2, the decorative design F includes a left design LF, a middle design CF, and a right design RF. The left symbol LF, middle symbol CF, and right symbol RF, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), etc., are displayed as a number portion FN and a character when a fixed state is set as a basic state. And the decorative portion FD.

  As shown in FIG. 32-2 (i) and the like, the decorative design F is a number reduced from the basic state so as not to disturb when viewing the effect during the SP reach effect and the SPSP reach effect. Only the part FN is displayed. More specifically, the number symbol FN of the reduced left symbol LF and right symbol RF temporarily stops with a minute operation, and the middle symbol CF changes. In addition, as shown in FIG. 30-2 (i), the decorative symbol F is only the number portion FN expanded from the basic state when the N reach (normal reach) effect, the SP reach effect, and the SPSP reach effect end. Will be displayed. More specifically, the enlarged number symbol FN of the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stops with a minute operation, and the middle symbol CF changes.

  As shown in FIG. 27 and the like, the decoration unit FD causes the displayed character to animate (moving image state) or not (still image state) according to the selected variation effect pattern.

1. Low probability state and timeless state (ordinary gaming state, corresponding to the first gaming state) Decorative symbol variation effect in the case of special figure holding memory based on winning to the first starting port 22 (1) Barahazure Hold number 0 Case 2 It is assumed that the variation pattern PH1-4 and the variation effect pattern EH1-4 in FIGS. 18 and 20 are selected.

On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the decorative symbol F which is performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished and the decorative symbol F which has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. Has been. At this time, the left symbol LF, the middle symbol CF, and the right symbol RF are in a state in which the numeric part FN and the decorative part FD are displayed.
Then, as shown in FIGS. 26B to 26E, with the start of the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F first moves the right symbol RF slightly upward, and then the middle symbol CF continues upward. Finally, after the left symbol LF slightly moves upward, all the decorative symbols F move downward at high speed.
In other words, the decorative symbol F is in a variation state with the start of the special symbol variation, and before all the ornamental symbols F fluctuate at high speed, an action is performed to start the variation of the decorative symbol F sequentially (FIG. 18, 20 corresponds to OA). By this start action, the player can easily recognize (visually recognize) that the decorative symbol variation has started due to the start of the special symbol variation.

  Then, from the state where all the decorative symbols F shown in (e) of FIG. 26 fluctuate at high speed, the decorative symbols F temporarily stop with a minute operation in order. In FIG. 26 (f), the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF are temporarily stopped.

Thereafter, as shown in (g) of FIG. 26, all the decorative symbols F are displayed with a numerical part FN and a decorative part FD, and are in a temporary stop state with a minute operation. This temporary stop state seems to be stopped at first glance to the player, but since it performs a minute movement unlike the fixed stop, in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F Is informing that the change is occurring.
In the decoration portion FD, an animation is performed in which the character turns to the opposite side in the left-right direction to search for a person (corresponding to EA in FIGS. 18 and 20. Hereinafter, it is also referred to as a temporary stop animation before the fixed stop. ). In other words, the temporary stop animation is performed in the temporary stop state after the high-speed fluctuation of all the decorative symbols F has been completed. The animation at the time of temporary stop makes it easy to recognize the fixed stop of the decoration symbol change accompanying the stop of the special symbol change.
Further, in this effect example, since the special symbol variation time is relatively long as 13 seconds, an animation at the time of temporary stop is caused to appear, and it is suggested that the final stop is performed at the decorative symbol F where the animation is performed.

  Then, as shown in (h) of FIG. 26, the decorative symbol F has finished the minute operation, and the symbol symbol FN of the left symbol LF, the right symbol RF, and the middle symbol CF is determined and stopped in a state where all the numbers are different. At the same time, the decoration part FD is also stopped. The decorative symbol F is confirmed and stopped, so that the player is notified that the variation of the decorative symbol F has been completed along with the suspension of the variation of the special symbol.

(2) Barahazule When the number of reservations is 3 In this case, it is assumed that the fluctuation pattern PH1-1 and the fluctuation effect pattern EH-1 in FIGS.

  On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 27A, the decorative symbol F that has been performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished and the decorative symbol F that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. It has become a state. And the decoration design F starts a fluctuation | variation with the start of special symbol fluctuation | variation. At this time, as shown in FIG. 27B, all the decorative symbols F (the left symbol LF, the middle symbol CF, and the right symbol RF) are simultaneously moved downward at a high speed. In other words, since the variation time of the special symbol that is performed in parallel is as short as 4 seconds, in order to ensure the high-speed variation time of the decorative symbol, the action that the decorative symbol F starts to vary sequentially at the start of the variation is not performed. Become.

Then, from the state in which all the decorative symbols F shown in (c) of FIG. 27 fluctuate at a high speed, as shown in FIG. 27 (d), all the decorative symbols F are in a temporary stop state with a minute operation. At this time, since the variation time of the decoration symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation is short (4 seconds), in the decoration portion FD, an animation is performed in which the character turns to the opposite side in the left-right direction to search for a person. Absent.
In other words, the decorative symbol F is fluctuating so that the player can easily recognize that the decorative symbol F has been changed (performed) in parallel with the special symbol variation. Since it takes a lot of time, no animation is done.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the decorative symbol F has its micro operation finished with the stop of the variation of the special symbol, and the number symbol FN of the left symbol LF, the right symbol RF, and the middle symbol CF. Confirm stop with all numbers different.

2. High probability and short time state (corresponding to probable gaming state, second gaming state) In case of special figure holding memory based on winning to the second starting port 23 (1) Barajazu In case of holding number 0 In FIGS. It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern PH2-4 and the fluctuation effect pattern EH2-4 are selected.

On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 28 (a), the decorative symbol F that has been performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished and the decorative symbol F that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. It has become a state. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation, as shown in FIGS. 28B to 28E, the decorative symbol F first moves the right symbol RF slightly upward, followed by the middle symbol CF upward. Finally, after the left symbol LF slightly moves upward, all the decorative symbols F move downward at high speed.
In other words, the decorative symbol F is in a variation state with the start of the special symbol variation, and before all the ornamental symbols F fluctuate at a high speed, an action of starting the variation of the decorative symbol F sequentially is performed (FIG. 23, FIG. 23). Equivalent to OA at 25). By this start action, the player can easily recognize (visually recognize) that the decorative symbol variation has started due to the start of the special symbol variation.

  Then, from the state in which all the decorative symbols F shown in (e) of FIG. 28 fluctuate at a high speed, the decorative symbols F are temporarily stopped with minute operations in order as shown in FIG. 28 (f). . This temporary stop state seems to be stopped at first glance to the player, but since it performs a minute movement unlike the fixed stop, in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F Is informing that the change is occurring.

Thereafter, as shown in (g) of FIG. 28, all the decorative symbols F are in a temporarily stopped state with a minute operation. At this time, an animation is performed in the decoration portion FD such that the character turns to the opposite side in the left-right direction to search for a person (corresponding to EA in FIGS. 23 and 25).
In other words, the temporary stop animation is performed in the temporary stop state after the high-speed fluctuation of all the decorative symbols F has been completed. The animation at the time of temporary stop makes it easy to recognize the fixed stop of the decoration symbol change accompanying the stop of the special symbol change.
Further, in this effect example, since the special symbol variation time is relatively long as 13 seconds, an animation at the time of temporary stop is caused to appear, and it is suggested that the final stop is performed at the decorative symbol F where the animation is performed.

  Then, as shown in (h) of FIG. 28, the decorative design F has finished the minute operation, and is fixedly stopped in a state where all the numbers in the number portion FN of the left design LF, the right design RF, and the middle design CF are different. At the same time, the decoration part FD is also stopped. The decorative symbol F is confirmed and stopped, so that the player is notified that the variation of the decorative symbol F has been completed along with the suspension of the variation of the special symbol.

(2) Barahazule In the case of the number of holdings 1 to 3 In this case, it is assumed that the variation pattern PH2-1 and the variation effect pattern EH2-1 in FIGS. 23 and 25 are selected.

  On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 29 (a), the decorative symbol F that has been performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished and the decorative symbol F that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. It has become a state. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation, as shown in FIG. 29B, all the decorative symbols F (the left symbol LF, the middle symbol CF, and the right symbol RF) are simultaneously moved downward at high speed. Move with. In other words, since the variation time of the special symbol performed in parallel is as short as 3 seconds, in order to secure the high-speed variation time of the decorative symbol F, the action of starting the variation of the decorative symbol F at the start of the variation is not performed. become.

  Then, from the state in which all the decorative symbols F shown in (c) of FIG. 29 fluctuate at high speed, the decorative symbols F are displayed with the numeral part FN and the decorative part FD as shown in (d) of FIG. Thus, a temporary stop state with a minute operation is brought about. At this time, since the variation time of the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation is short (3 seconds), an animation is performed in which the character turns around to the opposite side in the left-right direction to search for a person. Absent. In other words, in order for the player to easily recognize that the decoration symbol F has been changed (done), the animation is Not performed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (e), the decorative design F has finished the minute operation, and the number symbol FN of the left design LF, the right design RF, and the middle design CF is accompanied by the stoppage of the variation of the special design. While confirming and stopping in a state where all the numbers are different, the decoration part FD is also confirmed and stopped.

3. Low probability state and timeless state (ordinary gaming state, corresponding to the first gaming state) Decorative symbol variation effect in the case of special figure hold memory based on winning to the first starting port 22 (1) In case of N reach lose In this case, the fluctuation pattern PR1-5 and the fluctuation effect pattern ER1-5 in FIGS. 17 and 20 are selected.

On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 30A (a), the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished, and the decorative symbol F that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. Is displayed. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation, as shown in FIGS. 30-1 (b) to (e), the decorative symbol F first moves the right symbol RF slightly upward, followed by the middle symbol CF. After moving upward and finally moving the left symbol LF slightly upward, all the decorative symbols F move downward at high speed.
In other words, the decorative symbol F is in a variation state with the start of the special symbol variation, and before all the decorative symbols F fluctuate at a high speed, an action of starting the variation of the decorative symbol F sequentially is performed (FIG. 17, This corresponds to the code OA in 20). By this start action, the player can easily recognize (visually recognize) that the decorative symbol variation has started due to the start of the special symbol variation.

  Then, from the state where all the decorative symbols F shown in (e) of FIG. 30-1 fluctuate at high speed, a pseudo continuous effect is performed once. As shown in (f) of FIG. The LF and the number symbol FN of the right symbol RF are in the temporary stop state with the same number and with a minute movement, and reach where the middle symbol CF fluctuates is established. This temporary stop state seems to be stopped at first glance to the player, but since it performs a minute movement unlike the fixed stop, in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F Is informing that the change is occurring. Up to this point, the decoration unit FD displays a still image (still image state).

From there, the reach establishment effect is performed. In the embodiment, as shown in (g) of FIG. 30A, an animation is performed in which the character turns around to search for a person in the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF decoration part FD. This reach establishment effect is similar to the above-described temporary stop animation (EA) before the final stop, but is not the same effect. The same applies to the following description.
And it shifts to a normal reach production. In the embodiment, as illustrated in (h) of FIG. 30-1, the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stop, and the middle symbol CF changes. The normal reach production improves the taste of the game by giving a sense of expectation that develops into a high-hit expectation (SP reach production, SPSP reach production).

  Further, as shown in (i) of FIG. 30-2, the decorative symbol F is displayed with only the enlarged number portion FN, the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF are temporarily stopped, and the middle symbol CF is changed. Become.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 30-2 (j), the middle symbol CF temporarily stops and all the decorative symbols F change from high speed to a temporarily stopped state with a minute operation.

  Thereafter, as shown in (k) of FIG. 30-2, the decorative symbol F is displayed with a numerical part FN and a decorative part FD, and is in a temporary stop state with a minute operation. At this time, in the decoration unit FD, the animation of the character is not performed and a still image is displayed. Since a similar animation has already been performed in the reach formation effect, no character animation is performed here in order to prevent the player from getting bored.

  Then, as shown in (l) of FIG. 30-2, when the special symbol F stops, the minute operation is finished when the special symbol stops changing, and the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF have the same number part. In FN, the final stop is performed in a state where only the numerical part FN of the middle symbol CF is different, and the decorative part FD is also stopped. By stopping the determination, the player is notified that the variation of the decorative symbol F has been completed in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation.

4). High probability state and short time state (corresponding to probable gaming state, second gaming state) Special figure hold storage based on winning to the second starting port 23 (1) N reach loss case In this case, FIG. The variation pattern PR2-5 and the variation effect pattern ER2-5 are selected. Since the contents are the same as the contents of the fluctuation pattern PR1-5 and the fluctuation effect pattern ER1-5, and the effects are the same as those shown in FIGS.

5. Low probability state and timeless state (normal game state) Decorative symbol variation effect in the case of special figure hold memory based on winning to the first starting port 22 (1) In case of N reach jackpot In this case, in FIGS. It is assumed that the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 and the fluctuation effect pattern EA1-5 are selected.

On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 31A (a), the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished, and the decorative symbol F that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. Is displayed. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation, as shown in FIGS. 31-1 (b) to (e), the decorative symbol F first moves the right symbol RF slightly upward, followed by the middle symbol CF. After moving upward and finally moving the left symbol LF slightly upward, all the decorative symbols F move downward at high speed.
In other words, the decorative design F is in a changing state with the start of the special design change, and before all the decorative designs F change at high speed, an action of starting the change of the decorative design F sequentially is performed. By this start action (corresponding to reference numeral OA in FIGS. 16 and 19), the player can easily recognize (visually recognize) that the decorative symbol variation has started as the special symbol variation has started.

  Then, from the state where all the decorative symbols F shown in (e) of FIG. 31-1 fluctuate at a high speed, a pseudo continuous effect is performed once. As shown in (f) of FIG. The LF and the number symbol FN of the right symbol RF are in the temporary stop state with the same number and with a minute movement, and reach where the middle symbol CF fluctuates is established. This temporary stop state seems to be stopped at first glance to the player, but since it performs a minute movement unlike the fixed stop, in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F Is informing that the change is occurring. Up to this point, the decoration unit FD displays a still image (still image state).

From there, the reach establishment effect is performed. In the embodiment, as shown in (g) of FIG. 31A, an animation is performed in which the character turns around to search for a person in the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF decoration portion FD.
And it shifts to a normal reach production. In the embodiment, as shown in (h) of FIG. 31-1, the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stop, and the middle symbol CF changes. The normal reach production improves the taste of the game by giving a sense of expectation that develops into a high-hit expectation (SP reach production, SPSP reach production).

  Thereafter, as shown in (i) of FIG. 31-2, the decorative design F is displayed only on the enlarged number portion FN on the display screen 20a, and the left design LF and the right design RF are accompanied by minute operations. Temporarily stops, and the middle symbol CF changes.

  Then, as shown in (j) of FIG. 31-2, the decorative symbol F has all the numbers in the number part FN of the left symbol LF, the right symbol RF, and the middle symbol CF when the special symbol stops changing. The temporary stop state is entered. Since a similar animation has already been performed in the reach formation effect, no character animation is performed here in order to prevent the player from getting bored.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 31-2 (k), the decorative symbol F has all the numbers in the numerical part FN of the left symbol LF, the right symbol RF, and the middle symbol CF with the suspension of the special symbol fluctuation. Stop fixed in the state and move to the jackpot production. By stopping the determination, the player is notified that the variation of the decorative symbol F has been completed in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation.

6). High probability state and short time state (probability variation gaming state) In the case of special figure hold memory based on winning to the second starting port 23 (1) In the case of N reach jackpot In this case, variation patterns PA2-5 in FIGS. The variation effect pattern EA2-5 is selected. The contents are the same as the contents of the fluctuation pattern PA1-5 and the fluctuation effect pattern EA1-5, and the effects are the same as those shown in FIGS.

7). Low probability state and no short time state (normal game state) Decorative symbol variation effect in the case of special figure hold memory based on winning at the first start port 22 (1) In case of SPSP reach lose In this case, the variation in FIGS. It is assumed that the pattern PR1-1 and the variation effect pattern ER1-1 are selected.

  On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in (a) of FIG. 32-1, the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished, and the decorative symbol F that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. Is displayed. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation, as shown in FIGS. 32-1 (b) to (e), the decorative symbol F first moves the right symbol RF slightly upward, followed by the middle symbol CF. After moving upward and finally moving the left symbol LF slightly upward, all the decorative symbols F move downward at high speed. In other words, the decorative symbol F is in a variation state with the start of the special symbol variation, and before all the decorative symbols F fluctuate at a high speed, an action of starting the variation of the decorative symbol F sequentially is performed (FIG. 17, This corresponds to the code OA in 20). By this start action, the player can easily recognize (visually recognize) that the decorative symbol variation has started due to the start of the special symbol variation.

  Then, from the state where all the decorative symbols F shown in (e) of FIG. 32-1 fluctuate at high speed, a pseudo continuous effect is performed twice, and as shown in (f) of FIG. The LF and the number symbol FN of the right symbol RF are in the temporary stop state with the same number and with a minute movement, and reach where the middle symbol CF fluctuates is established. This temporary stop state seems to be stopped at first glance to the player, but unlike the fixed stop, since a small operation is performed in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F Is informing that the change is occurring. Up to this point, the decoration unit FD displays a still image (still image state).

From there, the reach establishment effect is performed. In the embodiment, as illustrated in (g) of FIG. 32A, in the decoration unit FD, an animation is performed in which the character turns to the left and right to search for a person.
And it shifts to a normal reach production. In the embodiment, as illustrated in (h) of FIG. 32-1, the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stop, and the middle symbol CF changes. The normal reach production improves the taste of the game by giving a sense of expectation that develops into a high-hit expectation (SP reach production, SPSP reach production).

  From there, as shown in (i) of FIG. 32-2, the development shifts to SP reach production. In the embodiment, on the display screen 20a, an animation for restarting the person who was looking for is displayed. At this time, the decorative symbol F is displayed only with the reduced numeric part FN, and the numeric symbol FN of the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF of the same numeral temporarily stops with a minute operation, and the middle symbol CF fluctuates. It has become.

  And it shifts to SPSP reach production. In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32-2 (j), the display screen 20a has a minute number portion FN of the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF continuously from the animation of driving by two people and the SP reach effect. A temporary stop is accompanied with the operation, and a reduced number portion FN in which the middle symbol CF fluctuates is displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32-2 (k), the display of the drive animation is finished, and the decorative symbol F has the lower left reduced numeric part FN displayed as an enlarged numeric part FN, The symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stop, and the middle symbol CF changes. At this time, an operation instruction display OI of “Press!” Prompting the operation of the effect button 115 is displayed on the display screen 20a.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 32-2 (l), the middle symbol CF is temporarily stopped, and all the decorative symbols F are temporarily stopped with a minute operation.

  Thereafter, as shown in (m) of FIG. 32-2, when the special symbol F stops, the numerical part FN and the decorative part FD are displayed and the temporary stop state with a minute operation is displayed. Become. At this time, in the decoration unit FD, the animation of the character is not performed and a still image is displayed. Since a similar animation has already been performed in the reach formation effect, no character animation is performed here in order to prevent the player from getting bored.

  And, as shown in (n) of FIG. 32-2, the decorative symbol F has a numerical portion in which the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF have the same number as the special symbol ends with the fluctuation stop of the special symbol. In FN, the final stop is performed in a state where only the numerical part FN of the middle symbol CF is different, and the decorative part FD is also stopped. By stopping the determination, the player is notified that the variation of the decorative symbol F has been completed in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation.

8). High probability state and short time state (probability variation gaming state) In the case of special figure hold storage based on winning in the second starting port 23 (1) In the case of SPSP reach lose In this case, the variation patterns PR2-1 and PR2 in FIGS. -2 is selected, and the corresponding variation effect patterns ER2-1 and ER2-2 are selected. For example, if the fluctuation pattern PR2-1 and the fluctuation effect pattern ER2-1 are selected, the contents are the same as those of the fluctuation pattern PR1-1 and the fluctuation effect pattern ER1-1. Since it becomes the same production, detailed explanation is omitted.

9. Low probability state and timeless state (normal game state) Decorative symbol variation effect in the case of special figure hold memory based on winning to the first start port 22 (1) SPSP reach jackpot In this case, in FIGS. It is assumed that the variation pattern PA1-1 and the variation effect pattern EA1-1 are selected.

On the display screen 20a of the image display unit 20, as shown in FIG. 33-1 (a), the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the previous special symbol variation is finished, and the decorative symbol F that has been confirmed and stopped is displayed. Is displayed. Then, with the start of the special symbol variation, as shown in FIGS. 33-1 (b) to (e), the decorative symbol F first moves the right symbol RF slightly upward, followed by the middle symbol CF. After moving upward and finally moving the left symbol LF slightly upward, all the decorative symbols F move downward at high speed.
In other words, the decorative design F is in the changing state with the start of the special design change, and before all the decorative designs F change at high speed, the action of starting the change of the decorative design F sequentially is performed (reference numerals in FIGS. 16 and 19). Equivalent to OA). By this start action, the player can easily recognize (visually recognize) that the decorative symbol variation has started due to the start of the special symbol variation.

  Then, from the state where all the decorative symbols F shown in FIG. 33-1 (e) fluctuate at high speed, the pseudo continuous effect is performed twice, and as shown in FIG. The LF and the number symbol FN of the right symbol RF are in the temporary stop state with the same number and with a minute movement, and reach where the middle symbol CF fluctuates is established. This temporary stop state seems to be stopped at first glance to the player, but since it performs a minute movement unlike the fixed stop, in the decorative symbol variation effect performed in parallel with the special symbol variation, the decorative symbol F Is informing that the change is occurring. Up to this point, the decoration unit FD displays a still image (still image state).

From there, the reach establishment effect is performed. In the embodiment, as illustrated in (g) of FIG. 33-1, an animation is performed in which the character turns to the left and right to search for a person in the decoration unit FD.
And it shifts to a normal reach production. In the embodiment, as shown in (h) of FIG. 33-1, the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stop, and the middle symbol CF changes. The normal reach production improves the taste of the game by giving a sense of expectation that develops into a high-hit expectation (SP reach production, SPSP reach production).

  From there, as shown in (i) of FIG. 33-2, the development shifts to SP reach production. In the embodiment, on the display screen 20a, an animation for restarting the person who was looking for is displayed. At this time, the decorative symbol F is displayed only with the reduced numeric part FN, and the numeric symbol FN of the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF of the same numeral temporarily stops with a minute operation, and the middle symbol CF fluctuates. It has become.

  And as shown to (j) of FIG. 33-2, it transfers to SPSP reach production. In the embodiment, on the display screen 20a, the number symbol FN of the left symbol LF and the right symbol RF is temporarily stopped with a slight movement, and the middle symbol CF is continuously displayed from the animation of driving by two people and the SP reach production. A fluctuating reduced numeric part FN is displayed.

  Thereafter, as shown in (k) of FIG. 33-2, the display of the drive animation is finished on the display screen 20a, and the decorative design F is changed from a state in which the number portion FN is reduced to an enlarged state. The left symbol LF and the right symbol RF temporarily stop with a minute operation, and the middle symbol CF changes. At this time, an operation instruction display OI of “Press!” Prompting the operation of the effect button 115 is displayed on the display screen 20a.

  Then, as shown in (l) of FIG. 33-3, the decorative symbol F is displayed with only the enlarged number portion FN when the special symbol stops changing, and the left symbol LF, the right symbol RF, and the middle symbol are displayed. A temporary stop state is obtained in which all the numbers in the number portion FN of the CF are aligned. Since a similar animation has already been performed in the reach formation effect, no character animation is performed here in order to prevent the player from getting bored.

  And, as shown in (m) of FIG. 33-2, the decorative symbol F has all the numbers in the number part FN of the left symbol LF, the right symbol RF, and the middle symbol CF with the suspension of the special symbol fluctuation. Stop fixed in the state and move to the jackpot production.

10. High probability state and short time state (probability variation gaming state) In the case of special figure hold memory based on winning to the second starting port 23 (1) In the case of SPSP reach jackpot In this case, the variation pattern PA2-1 in FIGS. Any one of PA2-2 is selected, and corresponding variation effect patterns EA2-1 and EA2-2 are selected. For example, if the variation pattern PA2-1 and the variation effect pattern EA2-1 are selected, the contents are the same as those of the variation pattern PA1-1 and the variation effect pattern EA1-1. Since it becomes the same production, detailed explanation is omitted.

(7) Actions / effects of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment, and modifications In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment, an acquisition unit (main control unit 60) that acquires determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied;
A determination means (main control unit 60) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information when the start condition is satisfied;
When the determination is made, the symbol control means (main control unit 60) stops and displays the symbol in a manner showing the determination result of the determination after variably displaying the symbol;
Storage means (main control unit 60) for storing the determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Production control means (production control unit 90) for controlling production,
With
The production control means includes
When the variable display of the symbol is started, the temporary display is performed after the variable symbol of the effect symbol (the decorative symbol F including the left symbol LF, the middle symbol CF, and the right symbol RF) is displayed. Along with the effect symbol control means (the effect control unit 90, the image sound control unit 95, and the image display unit 20) for stopping and displaying the effect symbol,
Special effect control means (effect control unit 90, image sound control unit 95, and image display unit 20) for executing a special effect that makes it expect that the special game is determined to be performed based on the determination result; Have
The effect design control means,
A first variation mode (such as FIG. 30-1) for starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the first mode (a mode having an action at the start) with the start of the variation display of the symbol, and the variation display of the symbol A second variation mode (FIG. 27, etc.) that starts the variation display in the second mode (a mode without an action at the start) with the start,
In the case of the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is performed, the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the first variation mode (such as reach lose in FIGS. 19 and 20), and the effect symbol in which the special effect is not performed is started. In the case of the variable display, the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the second variation mode (such as the rose of FIG. 20).

  According to this, when there is a start action (OA) as a variation mode of the production symbol, by making the production mode to make the player recognize that the special production is executed (at least reach state), When the start action (OA) appears, it is possible to cause the player to expect that it is determined that a special game will be performed, and to improve the game preference.

  Moreover, since the determination condition (condition regarding the number of holdings) of the start action (OA) is different depending on the gaming state, it is possible to improve the game preference by suggesting a difference in the gaming state to the player. .

  In addition, in the case of a loose ball, whether or not to perform a start action (OA) and a temporary stop animation (EA) is determined depending on the number of holds. In the embodiment, when the number of holdings is 3 in the low probability state and no time saving state, and the number of holdings is 1 to 3 in the high probability state and time saving state, the special symbol fluctuation time is set short to increase the number of fluctuations. When the number of holds is 0 to 2 in the low probability state and no time saving state, and when the number of holdings is 0 in the high probability state and time reduction state, the special symbol variation time is set to be longer and the holding time is generated. By securing the game, the game is in line with the player's intention, so that it is possible to improve the game's preference.

In addition, at least in the case of a normal reach effect, an effect that does not cause the player to get bored by making an early transition to the next change in the effect of not performing the temporary stop animation (EA). Therefore, the game preference can be improved.
In the embodiment, since the reach establishment effect and the temporary stop animation (EA) are similar effects, it is possible to prevent the player from getting bored by not performing the temporary stop animation (EA). It contributes to that.

  In addition, an animation (reach establishment effect) is performed on an effect design that is temporarily stopped in the reach state to notify the player that the reach has been established and the reach effect will start, so that the player can respond to the subsequent effects. This makes it possible to provide a sense of expectation and to make it easy to recognize the type (number) of the staged design that has reached the reach state. Therefore, the game preference can be improved.

  In the embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is exemplified as the gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or the like as long as the gaming machine has the display screen 20a and the decorative pattern F is changed. Good.

11. Modifications (1) In the variation patterns PH1-2 and PH2-2 shown in FIGS. 18 and 23, the special symbol variation times are 6 seconds and 7 seconds, respectively, and the variation patterns PH1-1 and PH2-1 are special. Since the symbol variation time is relatively long with respect to 4 seconds and 3 seconds, as shown in FIGS. 28B to 28E, the decorative symbol F becomes a variation state along with the start of the special symbol variation. Before the decorative symbol F fluctuates at high speed, an action (starting action (OA)) in which the decorative symbol F starts to fluctuate is performed, and as shown in FIG. It is also possible to perform an animation (temporary stop animation (EA)) that turns around in the left-right direction to search for a person in the temporary stop state after the end. That is, at the time of loosening, the presence / absence of an action at start (OA) and an animation at temporary stop (EA) may be determined according to the variation time.

  According to the above modification, the content of the effect changes depending on the variation time even if the number of holdings is the same (the presence or absence of the action (OA) at start and the animation (EA) at temporary stop changes). By making it possible to determine whether or not there is a start action (OA) or temporary stop animation (EA) according to the special symbol variation time rather than the number of holds, it is surprising to predict the player's hit loss This makes it possible to improve the game's preference and without getting bored.

  (2) The reach establishment effect and the temporary stop animation (EA) are similar animations, but may be the same animation. Thereby, the data capacity stored in the variable effect pattern table can be reduced.

  (3) The animation (EA) at the time of temporary stop is performed only in the case of the rose losing, but in the case of a big hit, the decorative design F is changed from the state of only the reduced number part FN to (m) in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, it is possible to suspend animation in which the numeric part FN and the decoration part FD are displayed, and to animate the character in the decoration part FD. Animation can be performed as an effect at the time of shifting to the jackpot effect, and the game's preference can be improved.

  (4) When performing a normal reach production, it is determined whether or not to perform the start action (OA) by setting a condition with the number of holdings or by drawing a lot after setting a random value. Good. Since the start action (OA) is not performed, if the player recognizes that the reach is not established, the reach of the game can be improved if the reach is established in an unexpected state.

  (5) Instead of the action (starting action (OA)) in which the decorative symbol F starts to change sequentially before the decorative symbol F changes to the changing state with the start of the special symbol change and all the decorative symbols F change at high speed. In addition, it is possible to animate a character similar to the temporary stop animation (EA) on the decoration unit FD. At the temporary stop before the fixed stop, instead of performing the animation of the character (the temporary stop animation (EA) before the fixed stop) at the decoration unit FD, the decorative pattern F similar to the start action (OA) is sequentially stopped. It is also possible to perform actions.

  (6) In the above production example, only in the case of a loose ball, whether or not there is a start action (OA) and a temporary stop animation (EA) is determined according to the number of holds and the length of the special symbol change time. However, even in the case of reach lose, the player can determine whether or not there is a start action (OA) and a temporary stop animation (EA) depending on the number of holds and the length of the special symbol change time. It is possible to improve the taste of the game without getting bored by making the prediction of the hitting loss unexpected.

10 ... Pachinko machines,
20 (effect design control means, special effect control means) image display unit,
60 ... (Acquisition means, determination means, symbol control means, storage means) main control unit 90 ... (effect control means, effect symbol control means, special effect control means) effect control unit,
95 ... (effect design control means, special effect control means) image sound control section,
F ... Decorative design,
LF ... Left design,
CF: Medium design,
RF ... Right design,

A gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention includes an acquisition means (main control unit 60) for acquiring determination information upon establishment of an acquisition condition;
A determination means (main control unit 60) for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information when the start condition is satisfied;
When the determination is made, the symbol control means (main control unit 60) stops and displays the symbol in a manner showing the determination result of the determination after variably displaying the symbol;
Storage means (main control unit 60) for storing the determination information with a predetermined number as an upper limit;
Production control means (production control unit 90) for controlling production,
With
The production control means includes
When the variable display of the symbol is started, the temporary display is performed after the variable symbol of the effect symbol (the decorative symbol F including the left symbol LF, the middle symbol CF, and the right symbol RF) is displayed. Along with the effect symbol control means (the effect control unit 90, the image sound control unit 95, and the image display unit 20) for stopping and displaying the effect symbol,
Special effect control means (effect control unit 90, image sound control unit 95, and image display unit 20) for executing a special effect that makes it expect that the special game is determined to be performed based on the determination result; Have
The effect design control means,
The first variation mode (FIG. 30-1 etc.) for starting the variable display in the first mode for performing the first effect on the effect symbol with the start of the variable display of the symbol, and the start of the variable display of the symbol Along with this, there is a second variation mode (FIG. 27, etc.) for starting the variation display in the second mode in which the first design is not performed .
In the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is performed (reach loss in FIGS. 19 and 20, etc.) , when the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the first variation mode, the effect is performed after the special effect is performed. Temporarily stop and display the symbol in the third mode that does not perform the second effect (FIG. 30-2, etc.)
In the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is not performed (such as the rose of FIG. 20), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the second variation mode, the second effect is performed on the effect symbol. A temporary stop display is provided in four modes .
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is performed (reach lose of FIG. 19, FIG. 20, etc.), the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the first variation mode. In such a case, before the special effect is performed, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in a fifth mode in which the third effect is performed (FIG. 30-1, etc.)
In the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is not performed (such as the rose of FIG. 20), when the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the second variation aspect, the effect symbol is temporarily stopped in the fifth aspect. It is characterized by not (FIG. 27 etc.).

Claims (1)

An acquisition means for acquiring the determination information when the acquisition condition is satisfied;
A determination means for determining whether or not to perform a special game based on the determination information when the start condition is satisfied;
When the determination is made, the symbol control means for displaying the symbol in a manner that displays the variation of the symbol and then indicating the determination result of the determination;
Storage means for storing the determination information up to a predetermined number;
Production control means for controlling production;
With
The production control means includes
When the variation display of the symbol is started, a variation display of the representation symbol is performed, then a temporary stop display is performed, and the representation symbol control means for stopping and displaying the representation symbol in accordance with the stop display of the symbol;
Special effect control means for performing a special effect that makes it expect that the special game is determined to be performed based on the determination result, and
The effect design control means,
A first variation mode for starting the variation display of the effect symbol in the first mode with the start of the variation display of the symbol, and a variable display of the effect symbol in the second mode with the start of the variation display of the symbol. A second variation mode to be initiated,
In the case of the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is performed, the variation display of the effect symbol is started in the first variation aspect, and in the case of the variation display of the effect symbol in which the special effect is not performed, the second variation aspect. The game machine is characterized in that the display of variation of the effect symbol is started.

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