JP5357834B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a player clearly recognize the end of a variation cycle by making it easy to distinguish the variation cycle of the previous time from the variation cycle of this time even when a variation cycle of short variation time is executed. <P>SOLUTION: When one of the plurality of variation cycles for executing a pseudo variation is executed by a shortened variation, with the variation cycle executed in the shortened variation time as an object, a symbol excluding a symbol derived in the variation cycle immediately before is determined for a specified column. Thus, even when the variation cycle is executed by the shortened variation, since the symbol different from the symbol derived in the variation cycle immediately before is derived, the variation cycle of the previous time and the variation cycle of this time are easily distinguished, and the player is made to clearly recognize the end of the variation cycle. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can continuously execute a variation cycle of one symbol variation game from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop once in a plurality of times.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko machine that is a kind of gaming machine, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “hit” to the player. As one of such effects, there is a continuous effect in which an effect is performed as if multiple symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-206590 A

  In Patent Document 1, in the case where the number of executions of the variation cycle is the same, it is not possible to recognize whether or not it is the last symbol variation game from the lapse of variation time of the symbol variation game that is executed in a pseudo manner. In the cycle, the time from the start of symbol variation to the first symbol variation stop is varied. For example, when the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle is “twice”, the first fluctuation cycle may be executed with “shortening fluctuation” and the second fluctuation cycle may be executed with “normal fluctuation”. In addition, the first fluctuation cycle may be executed with “normal fluctuation” and the second fluctuation cycle may be executed with “shortening fluctuation”.

  However, when the fluctuation cycle is executed with “shortening fluctuation”, the fluctuation time of the shortening fluctuation is shorter than the fluctuation time of the normal fluctuation, and therefore it may be difficult to determine when the fluctuation cycle has ended (change mode). It was.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose thereof is the same as the previous fluctuation cycle even when a fluctuation cycle having a short fluctuation time is executed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to distinguish the variation cycle this time and allows the player to clearly grasp the end of the variation cycle.

  In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 is a symbol variation game in which a symbol variation start to a symbol fixed stop is performed once, and a symbol variation start to a variation stop is performed once. In a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous effect that continuously executes a plurality of variation cycles, a variation time pattern determining means for determining a variation time pattern that identifies variation times of all variation cycles constituting one symbol variation game And a symbol determining means for determining a symbol of each symbol row forming a symbol combination derived in the variation cycle, and a control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game. It includes a fluctuation cycle in which a fluctuation variation is derived as a fluctuation content for deriving a lossable symbol that can be recognized, and the fluctuation stop time of all symbol rows in the deviation fluctuation includes a normal fluctuation time, When the shortened variation time shorter than the ordinary variation time is set, and any one of the plurality of variation cycles constituting the continuous performance is executed with the shortened variation time, the symbol determining means Targeting a variation cycle executed with a shortened variation time, a symbol other than a symbol derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle is determined for a specific column, while the control means determines each symbol determined by the symbol determination means. The gist is to derive the column.

The gist of the invention described in claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific column is a plurality of columns.
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the control means generates a background change effect for changing the background image displayed on the display means during the fluctuation cycle and in the specific column. When the design is derived, the change cycle is executed in the shortened change time and the execution of the background change effect is determined, the background change effect is within the reduced change time. The gist is to execute.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the symbol deciding means has a variation cycle excluding a first variation cycle in which the continuous production starts. When executed in the normal variation time, for a predetermined column, a symbol is determined from a plurality of types of symbols including the same symbol as the symbol derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle, while the symbol column excluding the predetermined column The point is to determine the same symbol as the symbol derived in the immediately preceding fluctuation cycle.

  According to the present invention, even when a fluctuation cycle having a short fluctuation time is executed, it is easy to distinguish between the previous fluctuation cycle and the current fluctuation cycle, and the player can clearly grasp the end of the fluctuation cycle. be able to.

The enlarged view which shows a game board. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. (A)-(i) is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship of the change time in each change pattern. (A)-(h) is explanatory drawing explaining the relationship of the change time in each change pattern. Explanatory drawing explaining a command list. (A) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of the symbol variation game performed continuously, (b), (c) is a timing chart which shows the execution aspect of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for deviation variation. The schematic diagram which shows the loss | decoration symbol determination rule in case the 1st fluctuation | variation cycle is performed by shortening fluctuation | variation. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a loss symbol determination rule when the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles are performed with shortened fluctuations. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the losing symbol determination rule in case a fluctuation | variation cycle is performed by normal fluctuation | variation. The schematic diagram which shows the transition aspect of effect mode in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(c) is a timing chart which shows the mode by which a mode transition effect is performed during deviation fluctuation in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the mode transition effect in pseudo variation in 2nd Embodiment. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of a change applied to the 5-line machine.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  An effect display device 11 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed at substantially the center of the game board 10 of the pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the decorative symbols displayed on the image display unit GH are a numeric symbol N from 1 to 8, eight character images K corresponding to the numeric symbol N, a numeric symbol N, and a character. It is comprised by the frame W surrounding the image K (refer FIG. 12). In this embodiment, in principle, the decorative symbols are displayed in a manner that these decorative symbols rotate counterclockwise around the rotation axis J in all the variation columns.

  A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. Specifically, when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol (hit display result) is also confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Is displayed. In addition, when a special symbol display device 12 that can recognize a deviation is displayed in a fixed stop state, the special symbol display device 12 is also displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  The jackpot symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 is composed of symbol combinations in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are the same symbol. In addition, the off-line symbols that are confirmed and displayed on the effect display device 11 are a combination of symbols in which the decorative symbols in all the rows are different, or a decorative symbol in which the decorative symbols in one row are different from the decorative symbols in the other two rows. It is comprised by the following symbol combination. Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of left column → right column → middle column as viewed from the player side, and two specific columns (two columns on the left and right in this embodiment). ), When the same decorative design is temporarily displayed (fluctuation fluctuation display), reach is formed.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 13 is disposed on the right side of the special symbol display device 12 in the game board 10. In the normal symbol display device 13, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter simply referred to as a “general symbol game”) is performed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols are varied to derive one normal symbol. In the normal symbol display device 13 of this embodiment, a light-emitting body (LED, lamp, etc.) not shown is covered with a lens cover (in FIG. 1, the surface is decorated with “◯ (circle)” and “× (batsu)”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. The normal symbol display device 13 displays a lottery result of an internal lottery (whether to be described later, lottery to be described later), which is performed separately from the winning lottery to determine whether or not to win.

  Also, on the lower left side of the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol hold storage display device Ra having a plurality of (four in this embodiment) special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The special symbol hold storage display device Ra informs the player of the number of stored special design starting balls stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “special figure start holding memory number”). The special figure start reserved memory count is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters a start winning port (upper start winning port 14 or lower start winning port 15) arranged on the game board 10, while a symbol variation game is added. 1 is subtracted at the start of. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the special figure start reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

  Further, a reserved image display area H for displaying an image of the special figure start reserved memory number is formed in the lower area of the image display portion GH. As shown in FIG. 1, the reserved image display area H is configured to include four individual display areas (notification units) H1, H2, H3, and H4 corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure start reserved memories. In the hold image display area H, the number of individual display areas corresponding to the special figure start hold storage number is displayed as an image with a hold display. For example, in the case of the special figure start reserved memory number “2”, the individual display areas H1 and H2 are displayed as images with a hold display, while the individual display areas H3 and H4 are displayed as an image with no hold display. Is displayed. That is, the individual display area individually corresponds to each start holding ball. In FIG. 1, as an on-hold display mode, the individual display area is hatched with a downward slant to the right. The display mode with hold and the non-hold display mode may be any specific display mode as long as the presence / absence of the start holding ball can be recognized. A predetermined image (for example, a ball image) may be displayed only in the number of the individual display areas to be displayed, and no image may be displayed in the other individual display areas as a non-holding display mode. Since the reserved image display area is formed in the image display unit GH that the player always pays attention to, the player can determine from the number of individual display areas that are image-displayed in the reserved display mode in the reserved image display area H. The number of special figure start hold memory will be recognized.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, below the effect display device 11, an upper start winning port 14 having a game ball entrance 14 a and a lower start winning port 15 having a game ball entrance 15 a are arranged vertically. Are arranged as follows. The upper start winning opening 14 is configured to always open the entrance 14a so as to allow the entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 15a is opened to allow entry of a ball.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 14 and the lower start winning opening 15, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting the game balls that have entered are arranged. The upper start winning opening 14 and the lower start winning opening 15 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered.

  Below the lower start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. . A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the special winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  The big hit game is given when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery and the big hit symbol is determined and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, a round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the special winning entry door 17 is performed a plurality of times, with a predetermined number of rounds (15 in the present embodiment) as an upper limit. One round game is a condition that is established earlier, either when a predetermined round game time elapses after the round game starts or when a predetermined maximum number of game balls enter. It ends by satisfying. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, a normal symbol operating gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 19 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 19. The normal symbol actuating gate 19 can give only the start condition for the ordinary game when the game ball passes. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the lottery condition is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 19 (the normal symbol variation switch SW4 detects the game ball). A lottery per drawing is internally performed as an open lottery to determine whether or not the open / close blade 16 that opens and closes the mouth 15 is operated from the closed state to the open state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is a function that gives a probability variation state in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state after the big hit game is completed, on condition that the probability variation big hit is won. Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state can be an advantageous state for the player because the winning probability of the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability and the jackpot is likely to occur. In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. Which jackpot is to be determined is determined according to the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) that is determined when the jackpot lottery is won. For determining the special symbol (big hit symbol), a special symbol distribution random number, which will be described later, is used, and the special symbol is selected based on the extracted value of the special symbol distribution random number. The special figure distribution random numbers are distributed by a predetermined number (for example, one each) to each special symbol corresponding to each type of jackpot.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation shortening”). The speed change function shortens the change time of the normal game, and also changes the change state that changes the winning probability (lottery probability) of the normal lottery based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 19 from a low probability to a high probability. It is a function to be granted. Further, during the variable speed state, the total opening time of the open / close blades 16 based on the fact that one lottery per lottery has been won becomes longer than that during the non-changeable state. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. In addition, a sub general control board 31 and an effect display control board 32 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  Based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30, the sub integrated control board 31 executes various processes for controlling the game effect, and performs various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results. ) Is output. The effect display control board 32 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 11 based on the control signal (control command) output from the sub-general control board 31.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub-integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4, a special symbol display device 12, a normal symbol display device 13, and a special symbol hold storage display device Ra.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a obtains the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers, reach determination random numbers, special figure distribution random numbers, universal pattern determination random numbers, and variation pattern distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals. Execute random number update processing (random number generation processing) to be updated. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) for determining whether or not to form a reach when the big hit lottery is not won. The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The random number for determining per common figure is a random number used in a lottery per common figure for whether or not per common figure. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program and a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is a pattern that serves as a base for effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, sound effects) from the start of the symbol variation game to the end of the symbol variation game. The time (variation time) can be specified. The variation patterns are classified for each variation content including large hit variation, outlier reach variation, and outlier variation.

  Here, the variation content of the symbol variation game executed based on the variation pattern in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the variation content described below is the variation content of the symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 11.

  FIG. 3A shows the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation. In the normal fluctuation, the fluctuation time is set to “12 seconds”. In “normal variation”, after the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation display is performed for a time that the player can visually recognize, and then the symbols in each column are subjected to a predetermined variation stop order (left column → right column → Variations are stopped according to the middle column), and symbols are derived in each column (temporary display). After that, the symbols are displayed in a fixed stop manner with the passage of the variation time set in the variation pattern for deviation variation (see FIG. 6B).

  FIG. 3B shows the fluctuation contents of the shortening fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation. In the shortened variation, the variation time is set to “6 seconds”. In the “shortening variation”, after the start of the symbol variation game, after a time shorter than the time related to the variation display in the normal variation, the variation of each column is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol is derived to each column. (Stop display). Thereafter, the symbols are displayed in a fixed stop with the passage of the variation time set in the variation pattern for deviation variation (see FIG. 6C).

  FIG. 3C shows the fluctuation contents of the reach fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation or the outlier reach fluctuation. In reach variation, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the symbol variation game, a specific row (in this embodiment, left and right columns) is stopped in sequence, and a reach is formed. A symbol is derived.

  3 (d) to 3 (i) and FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (h) show the fluctuation contents of the pseudo fluctuation based on the fluctuation pattern for the big hit fluctuation or the outlier reach fluctuation. The pseudo variation is a variation content in which a variation cycle is executed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game, from a variation start of a symbol (decorative symbol) to a stop of variation of a symbol (decorative symbol) once. One symbol variation game starts when the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts to change. After the symbol change stops, it ends when the symbol is confirmed and stopped. Executed. This one-time symbol variation game with pseudo-variation (continuous effect) is a one-time symbol variation game in internal control, and it is simulated as if a plurality of symbol variation games are continuously performed. It is done by displaying.

  The symbol variation (variable display) indicates a state in which the symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the type of symbol displayed in the effect display device 11 and the special symbol display device 12. In the present embodiment, since the time of variation display in the normal variation and reach variation is set longer than the time of variation display in the shortened variation, a plurality of symbols change during the variation display time. The player can recognize the change in the design. On the other hand, the time until the symbol is derived for each column in the shortened variation is shorter than the variation display time in the normal variation. For this reason, the symbols are derived in such a manner that the symbol combination is switched and displayed from the previous symbol variation game, and the player cannot visually recognize the symbol variation manner.

  Further, the symbol change stop indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. And in the stop of the symbol in the effect display device 11, there are a display in the stop state (temporary stop display) and a display in the fixed stop state (definite stop display). On the other hand, there is only the display in the fixed stop state (determined stop display) to stop the symbols in the special symbol display device 12.

  3D and 3E show the fluctuation contents of the pseudo two-time fluctuation including the two fluctuation cycles. In the pseudo two-time variation of the present embodiment, the first variation cycle is performed with a normal variation or a shortened variation. Then, reach variation is executed as the second variation cycle that is the final variation cycle, and the outlier symbol or jackpot symbol that is the final game result is derived in the second variation cycle.

  FIGS. 3F to 3I show the fluctuation contents of the pseudo three-time fluctuation including three fluctuation cycles. In the pseudo three-time variation of the present embodiment, the first and second variation cycles are performed with a normal variation or a shortened variation. There are four types of combinations: “short (hereinafter referred to as“ short ”) + short”, “short + normal (hereinafter referred to as“ communication ”)”, “communication + short”, and “communication + communication”. There is. Further, the fluctuation times of “short + communication” and “communication + short” are the same time. Then, reach variation is executed as the third variation cycle, which is the final variation cycle, and an outlier symbol or jackpot symbol that is the final game result is derived in the third variation cycle.

  4A to 4H show the fluctuation contents of the pseudo four-time fluctuation including four fluctuation cycles. In the pseudo four-time variation of the present embodiment, the first to third variation cycles are performed with normal variation or shortened variation. The combinations are "Short + Short + Short", "Short + Short + Short", "Short + Short + Short", "Through + Short + Short", "Through + Short + Short", "Through + Short + Short" There are 8 types of "communication", "short + communication + communication", and "communication + communication + communication". Further, the variation times of “short + communication + short”, “short + short + communication”, and “communication + short + short” are the same time. Furthermore, the fluctuation times of “communication + communication + short”, “communication + short + communication”, and “short + communication + communication” are the same time. Then, reach variation is executed as the fourth variation cycle, which is the final variation cycle, and a jackpot symbol that is the final game result is derived in the fourth variation cycle. The “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” in the pseudo fluctuation are displayed in the same manner as the “normal fluctuation” or “shortening fluctuation” based on the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation.

  Further, in the pseudo-variation, symbols out of the variation cycle before the final variation cycle are derived, and the variation stop of the symbols in these variation cycles is a temporary display. That is, in the pseudo variation, reach is formed only in the last variation cycle, while reach is not formed in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle. In addition, during each variation cycle of the pseudo variation, a notification effect (dedicated effect) for notifying the player that the pseudo variation is being performed is performed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the variation content of the symbol variation game is a pseudo variation. In addition, in this embodiment, symbols in a predetermined column (left column in the embodiment) constituting the symbol combination derived in the first variation cycle are derived in the first variation cycle in the second and subsequent variation cycles. By deriving to the same row as the symbol row, it is possible to recognize that continuous production is being executed. In addition, in the case of executing a re-variation effect after temporarily stopping and displaying a specific symbol combination (a combination of jackpots or chances) in one variation cycle, only the re-variation effect is included. Do not count as one fluctuation cycle.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (all 400 integers from 0 to 399). Further, the jackpot determination value includes a low probability jackpot determination value (four in this embodiment) used in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability variation state and a high probability jackpot determination value (used in the jackpot lottery in the probability variation state ( In this embodiment, there are 40).

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number (a total of 241 integers from 0 to 240).

  Further, the main control ROM 30b stores a standard hit value. The judgment value per common figure is a judgment value used in the internal lottery (lottery per common figure) whether or not per common figure, and can be a random number for judgment per common figure (a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250). ). Furthermore, the per-standard figure judgment value includes a low-probability common figure judgment value (13 in this embodiment) used in the per-normal figure lottery in the non-variable short state and the per-normal figure lottery in the variable state. There is a high-probability common figure determination value (250 in this embodiment) used in FIG.

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
On the sub-integrated control board 31, an overall control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b for storing an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 31c is provided. In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 31b stores various tables that are referred to when determining various effects. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

Next, the effect display control board 32 will be described.
On the effect display control board 32, a display control CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a control program of the display control CPU 32a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 32c is provided. The effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 30, the sub integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 will be described.
First, the main control board 30 will be described.

  When the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 14 or the lower start winning port 15, and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. The values of the jackpot determination random number, the reach determination random number, the special figure distribution random number, and the variation pattern distribution random number are acquired from the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a temporarily stores these values in the main control RAM 30c in association with the special figure start pending storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c. The main control CPU 30a rewrites the special figure start hold memory number by adding 1 to the special figure start hold memory number when the special figure start hold memory number does not reach the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the special figure start reserved memory number reaches the upper limit number, the special figure start reserved memory number exceeding the upper limit number is not rewritten, and the above-described various random number values are not acquired. The main control CPU 30a changes the display content (lighting mode) of the special symbol hold storage display device Ra when the special figure start hold storage number is rewritten. The main control CPU 30a sets a hold designation command instructing the number of special figure start hold memory after subtraction to the transmission buffer so as to output to the overall control CPU 31a. The hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the value of the special figure start hold memory number when the design (special design and decoration design) is not being displayed in a variable manner and is not in a big hit game, and the special design after 1 subtraction. The value of the jackpot determination random number stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of start pending storage is read. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value with the big hit determination value, and makes a big hit determination (big hit lottery) as to whether or not it is a big hit. In the big hit determination, when the gaming state is an uncertain change state, the main control CPU 30a compares the low probability big hit determination value with the value of the big hit determination random number, while the gaming state is the positive change state. In this case, the jackpot determination value for high probability is compared with the value of the random number for jackpot determination. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 in a definite stop based on the acquired value of the special figure distribution random number. When the big hit is determined, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines the variation pattern for the big hit variation based on the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the disengagement when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative. Then, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12. Further, the main control CPU 30a which has determined the detachment compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs a reach determination as to whether or not to execute the detachment change.

  If the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for variation in reach reach based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a selects and determines a variation pattern for deviation variation based on the value of the variation pattern distribution random number. In this embodiment, the big hit expectation is set higher as the number of executions of the fluctuating cycle with pseudo fluctuation increases. Note that the big hit expectation is defined by the appearance rate at the big hit with respect to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rates at the time of the big hit.

  The main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs a control command generated according to the determination items to the sub-general control board 31 (general control CPU 31a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a change pattern designation command for main control instructing the start of the symbol change game as well as instructing the change pattern. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating a special symbol, after outputting the main control variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a issues a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time determined in the instructed variation pattern for main control has elapsed. Output.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern designation command for main control output from the main control CPU 30a to the overall control CPU 31a. The variation pattern is set for each variation content and according to whether or not the same variation content is a big hit. For this reason, in this embodiment, 24 types of variation patterns are prepared so as to correspond to the variation contents of FIGS. 3A to 3I and FIGS. 4A to 4H. Are instructed by 24 types of variation pattern designation commands MP1 to MP24 for main control. In other words, it is possible to specify the total variation time of all the variation cycles constituting one symbol variation game by these 24 types of variation patterns.

  When determining the big hit, the main control CPU 30a starts the control of the type of big hit game specified based on the final stop symbol after the end of the symbol change game based on the determined change pattern.

  The main control CPU 30a that ended each jackpot game sets “1” to the probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted and imparts the probability variation state when the probability variation state is imparted after the jackpot game ends. The probability change command is output. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the non-probability variation state is given after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given. Similarly, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is provided when the variable state is applied after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a change command indicating that the change state is to be given. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a sets the number of times of operation (for example, 100 times) when giving a predetermined number of variable states, and the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed. When 1 is subtracted and the number of operations becomes “0 (zero)”, the variable speed state is terminated and “0” is set in the operation flag. In this case, the main control CPU 30a outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be given.

Next, the execution mode of the symbol variation game performed according to the control content of the main control board 30 described above will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command MP2 for main control is selected in the symbol variation game based on the hold 1 (indicated as “1” in the figure). Then, it is assumed that the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command MP5 for main control is selected in the symbol variation game based on the hold 2 (indicated as “2” in the figure). In this case, first, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command MP2 for main control is executed, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, the variation of each symbol sequence is temporarily stopped, and then a predetermined variation time has elapsed. The symbol combination that is once stopped and displayed is confirmed and stopped. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the temporary stop display is a mode in which the character image K constituting the symbol wiggles the hand (shake fluctuation display), while the display mode of the fixed stop display is the character image K. The operation of waving is stopped, and it is difficult to understand the difference between the display modes of the stop display and the fixed stop display at first glance.

  After that, after elapse of a predetermined interval time (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment) (indicated as “IN” in the figure), a new symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designation command MP5 for main control is displayed. Executed. In this way, the previous symbol variation game and the current symbol variation game are separated by sandwiching the interval time. Then, when the symbol variation game is started, 1 is subtracted from the special figure start reserved memory number, so that the hold 1 → the hold 0. However, in the variation pattern designation command MP5 for main control, since the variation time of the first variation cycle is set short, the first variation cycle ends immediately and the second variation cycle is executed. Become. In this way, when the variation cycle is executed with a shortened variation, the variation display time of the symbol is short, so even if the number of holds changes during the first variation cycle, it is difficult to notice the variation, and the symbol variation game A phenomenon may occur in which the end time or the boundary of the fluctuation cycle becomes difficult to understand.

Next, the contents of control executed by the main control CPU 30a for normal symbols will be described.
When a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 19 and a detection signal output from the normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects the game ball is input, the main control CPU 30a performs main control on the random number for determination per universal symbol. The value is acquired from the RAM 30c, and the value is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of storages of the starting reserved balls for normal symbols (hereinafter, referred to as the general figure starting storage number). Note that the main control CPU 30a rewrites the reserved memory number by adding 1 to the reserved memory number, while the ordinary chart start reserved memory number does not reach the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment), When the storage number has reached the upper limit number, the reserved storage number exceeding the upper limit number is not rewritten, and the random number for determination per common map is not acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a uses the normal symbol per unit determination stored in the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved symbols stored in the main symbol when the normal symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner and is not in a game per general symbol. Read a random value. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value with the standard figure determination value, and performs a standard figure determination (lottery per standard figure) as to whether or not it is a standard figure. In the normal game hit determination, the main control CPU 30a compares the low-probability normal call hit determination value with the random number for normal call hit determination when the gaming state is the non-variable state. When the gaming state is the variable state, the determination value per common figure for high probability is compared with the value of the random number for determination per common figure.

  The main control CPU 30a controls the display content of the normal symbol display device 13 with the start of the general game. That is, the main control CPU 30a starts changing the normal symbol by starting the ordinary game, and displays the normal symbol (hit symbol or missed symbol) determined at the elapse of a predetermined change time in a fixed stop display. The main control CPU 30a sets different fluctuation times as the fluctuation times of the normal game according to the game state at the start of the normal game, and displays the normal symbols in a fixed stop state. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a sets “10 (seconds)” as the variation time in the non-variable state, and is shorter than the non-variable state as the variation time in the variable state. Set “1.1 (seconds)” as the time. Thereby, the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the variable state is shortened than the fluctuation time of the usual game played in the non-variable state.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening mode of the opening / closing blades 16 in accordance with the gaming state at the time of hitting the normal game after the normal game corresponding to the normal game is over. Specifically, in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a opens the opening / closing blade 16 for the first number of times (for example, 1 (times)) in the first opening time (for example, 0.3 (seconds)). To control. In the variable state, the main control CPU 30a controls the opening / closing blade 16 to open for a second number of times (for example, 3 (times)) in a second opening time (for example, 1.4 (seconds)). .

  Further, the main control CPU 30a counts the number of game balls that have entered the lower start winning opening 15 while the opening / closing blade 16 is opened. Then, when the number of counted game balls reaches the upper limit number (8 in this embodiment), the main control CPU 30a ends the opening control of the opening and closing blades 16 based on the usual figure. After that, when the number of stored general-purpose starting reservations is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a starts the next general-purpose game based on the starting reservation ball. On the other hand, the CPU 30a for main control, when the number of reserved memory for normal start at the end of the opening control of the opening and closing blade 16 is "0", until the game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 19, until the start condition is satisfied , Without waiting for the usual game to run.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the sub overall control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the central control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for main control, based on the variation content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, the control display board 32 produces a variation pattern designation command for sub-control. Output to. The change pattern designation command for sub-control is a command for instructing the change contents (effect) in units of change cycles constituting the symbol change game. In the present embodiment, the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command for sub-control corresponds to the variation time pattern.

Hereinafter, the types of change pattern designation commands for sub-control and the output modes of the commands will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
When the central control CPU 31a receives a main control variation pattern designation command MP1 for instructing a normal variation consisting of one variation cycle, it outputs a sub control variation pattern designation command SP1. When the central control CPU 31a receives the main control variation pattern designation command MP2 for instructing a shortened variation consisting of one variation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub control variation pattern designation command SP2. Furthermore, when the central control CPU 31a receives main control variation pattern designation commands MP3 and MP4 for instructing reach variation consisting of one variation cycle, it outputs sub control variation pattern designation commands SP3 and SP4. In this way, when the variation content of the symbol variation game is composed of one variation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a has a variation pattern for sub-control that is associated one-to-one with the variation pattern designation command for main control. Outputs the specified command.

  On the other hand, when the variation content of the symbol variation game is composed of a plurality of variation cycles, the overall control CPU 31a determines the variation pattern for the sub control according to the variation content designated by the variation pattern designation command for the main control. The designated commands SP1 to SP4 are output at the start of each fluctuation cycle. For example, when the variation pattern designation command MP5 for main control is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the variation pattern designation command SP2 for sub-control at the start of the first variation cycle. Subsequently, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub-control variation pattern designation command SP3 at the start of the second variation cycle. When the main control variation pattern designation command MP10 is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP2 at the start of the first variation cycle. Subsequently, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP1 at the start of the second variation cycle. Subsequently, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP3 at the start of the third variation cycle. When the main control variation pattern designation command MP17 is input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP2 at the start of the first to third variation cycles. Subsequently, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP4 at the start of the fourth variation cycle. In the present embodiment, the end of each variation cycle corresponds to the end of the symbol variation game based on the sub-control variation pattern designation commands SP1 to SP4 (definite stop display). Also, the start of each fluctuation cycle corresponds to the input of the sub-control fluctuation pattern designation commands SP1 to SP4 corresponding to the next fluctuation cycle.

  As described above, the sub control board 31 is set with a command for instructing the change contents in units of change cycles in accordance with the change pattern designation command for main control. Accordingly, the variation time of all the variation cycles constituting one symbol variation game can be specified by the sub-control variation pattern designation command output in one symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the variation time (12 seconds) specified by the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP1 becomes the normal variation time, while the variation time (6) identified by the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP2 Seconds) is the shortened variation time. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a functions as a variation time pattern determination unit.

  When the overall control CPU 31a inputs a special symbol stop symbol designation command, the effect display device is based on the special symbol designated by the command and the variation content designated by the main control variation pattern designation command. 11 determines the symbol combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a also determines a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the variation cycle for each variation cycle constituting the symbol variation game.

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a determines a missing symbol that does not include a reach symbol as a decorative symbol when a special symbol is designated as a special symbol and a normal variation or a shortened variation is designated as the variation content. . In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines a missing symbol including a reach symbol as a decorative symbol when a missing symbol is designated as a special symbol and a reach variation is designated as the variation content. The overall control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol including the reach symbol as the decorative symbol when the jackpot symbol is designated as the special symbol and the reach variation is designated as the variation content.

  In addition, when the pseudo two-time fluctuation, the pseudo three-time fluctuation, or the pseudo four-time fluctuation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a is configured to display a decorative pattern to be stopped and displayed in each fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle, during normal fluctuation or As in the case of the shortening variation, an outlier design not including the reach design is determined. In addition, the overall control CPU 31a determines, as a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the final variation cycle, an outlier symbol including a reach symbol (outlier reach symbol) or a jackpot symbol according to a special symbol, as in the case of reach variation. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a stop symbol designating command for designating the designated design to the display control CPU 32a together with the sub-control variation pattern designating command at the start of each variation cycle.

  In addition, when the overall control CPU 31a determines an out-of-order symbol (out-of-sequence symbol) that does not include a reach symbol, the overall control CPU 31a stores the symbol in a predetermined storage area in the overall control RAM 31c. Then, the overall control CPU 31a clears the stored contents (symbol type) stored in the overall control RAM 31c with the start of the next symbol change game or the start of the next change cycle. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a functions as a symbol determining means.

  When the overall control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control CPU 32a. When the overall control CPU 31a receives a hold designation command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the command to the display control CPU 32a.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub-control variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a selects the image display data based on the variation content instructed by the command. The display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. At this time, the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol stop design designation command at the end of each variation cycle. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display symbol is finally stopped on the effect display device 11 and the symbol variation game is terminated. In addition, when a hold designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a controls the image display in the hold image display area H (individual display areas H1 to H4) so as to correspond to the number of special figure start hold memories specified by the command. To do. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a functions as a control means.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a symbol variation game or a variation cycle is executed with a shortened variation, the variation display time is short, so that the player cannot visually recognize the variation mode of the symbol. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, even when the symbol variation game or variation cycle is executed with a shortened variation, the previous symbol variation game or variation cycle is distinguished from the current symbol variation game or variation cycle. In order to make it easy to put on, the following configuration is adopted. In other words, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding symbol variation game or variation cycle in the specific column is intentionally derived.

First, a method for determining an out-of-combination symbol combination when a symbol variation game or a variation cycle is executed with a shortened variation will be described with reference to FIGS.
The overall control CPU 31a is instructed to execute a pseudo-variation including a shortened variation based on the input type of variation pattern designation command for main control, or terminates one variation cycle executed with the shortened variation. Thus, it is determined whether an instruction to end the symbol variation game is given. When the symbol variation game ends with the end of one variation cycle executed by the shortened variation, the overall control CPU 31a reads a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c, and confirms and stops at the immediately preceding symbol variation game. Check the displayed symbol combination. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol different from the symbol that has been confirmed and stopped displayed in each column in the immediately preceding symbol variation game as the symbol that is to be confirmed and stopped in each column in the symbol variation game (see FIG. 7). ). As a result, a symbol combination different from the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is derived, and the boundary between the previous symbol variation game and the current symbol variation game becomes clear.

  On the other hand, when execution of a pseudo-variation including a shortening variation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether the first variation cycle is a shortening variation or the second and subsequent variation cycles are a shortening variation. Determine. As described above, in this embodiment, the output order of the variation pattern designation command for sub-control is associated with the variation pattern designation command for main control. For this reason, it is possible to specify whether the fluctuation content of each fluctuation cycle is a shortened fluctuation or a normal fluctuation from the input fluctuation pattern designation command for main control.

  When the first variation cycle is a shortened variation, the overall control CPU 31a immediately before the symbol that is temporarily displayed in each column in the variation cycle is the same as when the variation pattern designation command MP2 for main control is input. The symbols different from the symbols that are confirmed and stopped in each column in the symbol variation game are determined (see FIG. 7). As a result, the boundary between the previous symbol variation game and the current symbol variation game becomes clear. In addition, the beginning of pseudo-variation will be clarified. In the present embodiment, when the symbol variation game ends with the end of one variation cycle executed with a shortened variation, and when the first variation cycle is a shortened variation, all the symbol sequences become specific columns. Equivalent to.

  On the other hand, if the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles are shortened fluctuations, the overall control CPU 31a checks the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding fluctuation cycle. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a determines the same symbol as the left symbol constituting the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle as the left symbol. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol different from the middle symbol and the right symbol constituting the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle as the middle symbol and the right symbol (see FIG. 8). As a result, the majority of the symbols in the entire symbol sequence will be different from the symbol in the previous variation cycle, the boundary between the previous variation cycle and the current variation cycle will be clear, and the same during the pseudo variation. By deriving the left symbol, it can be recognized that the pseudo variation is performed. In the present embodiment, when the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles are shortened fluctuations, the middle column and the right column correspond to the specific column.

Next, an outlier symbol combination determination method when a symbol variation game or variation cycle is executed with normal variation will be described with reference to FIGS.
The overall control CPU 31a is instructed to execute a pseudo-variation including a normal variation based on the type of the input main control variation pattern designation command, or terminates one variation cycle executed with the normal variation. Thus, it is determined whether an instruction to end the symbol variation game is given. When the symbol variation game ends with the end of one variation cycle executed with normal variation, the overall control CPU 31a does not read out a predetermined area of the overall control RAM 31c, and each of the symbol variation games in the relevant symbol variation game. A symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state is randomly determined (see FIG. 9A). As described above, in the normal variation, the symbols are variably displayed for the time that the player can visually recognize until the symbol combination is temporarily displayed. Therefore, even if the same combination as the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the previous symbol variation game is determined as the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the current symbol variation game, the variation display time is sandwiched between them. , The boundary of each symbol variation game becomes clear.

  On the other hand, when execution of pseudo fluctuation including normal fluctuation is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a determines whether the first fluctuation cycle is normal fluctuation or whether the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles are normal fluctuation. judge. When the first fluctuation cycle is a normal fluctuation, the overall control CPU 31a, as in the case where the first fluctuation cycle is a shortened fluctuation, displays the previous symbol fluctuation game as a symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in each column in the fluctuation cycle. In FIG. 9, a symbol different from the symbol that is confirmed and stopped in each column is determined (see FIG. 9B). In the present embodiment, in the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles, the left symbol that is the same as the left symbol derived in the first fluctuation cycle is derived to recognize that the pseudo fluctuation is continuously executed. It has become. As a result, when the fluctuation cycle starts with normal fluctuation, the boundary of each symbol fluctuation game is clarified by sandwiching the fluctuation display time, but with the purpose of clarifying the start of pseudo fluctuation, The symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations that are confirmed and stopped in the variable game are determined. However, when the fluctuation cycle starts with normal fluctuation, it occurs when the fluctuation cycle starts with shortened fluctuation. “It is difficult to distinguish the boundary between the previous fluctuation cycle and the current fluctuation cycle because the fluctuation display time is too short. "Cannot be a problem.

  On the other hand, when the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles are normal fluctuations, the overall control CPU 31a confirms the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding fluctuation cycle, as in the case where the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles are shortened fluctuations. Then, the same symbol as the left symbol constituting the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle is determined as the left symbol. On the other hand, the CPU 31a for overall control determines the right symbol and the middle symbol according to the same determination method as when the symbol variation game is completed by the end of one variation cycle executed with normal variation (Fig. 9 (c)). Thereby, it is possible to recognize that the pseudo variation is performed by deriving the same left symbol during the pseudo variation.

  Hereinafter, the determination of the symbol combination that is out of place when the symbol variation game is completed by the end of one variation cycle executed by shortening variation will be described with a specific example (shown in FIG. 7).

  When the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is [153], the overall control CPU 31a selects any one symbol from the symbols (2 to 8) except “1” as the left symbol. Is determined (for example, “2”). After that, the overall control CPU 31a excludes the same symbol as the left symbol ("2" in this example) and the right symbol ("3" in this example) that has been confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game as the right symbol. One of the symbols (1, 4 to 8) is determined (for example, “4”). In this case, the overall control CPU 31a can select any of the symbols (1 to 4, 6 to 8) other than the middle symbol (in this example, “5”) that is confirmed and stopped in the previous symbol variation game. One symbol is determined (for example, “4”). As a result, the overall control CPU 31a determines [244] as the symbol combination that is to be confirmed and stopped in the current symbol variation game. Then, the symbol combination is different from the symbol combination [153] that has been confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game. As a result, the boundary between the previous symbol variation game and the current symbol variation game becomes clear.

  Next, a specific example (shown in FIG. 9 (a)) will be given regarding the determination of an outlier symbol combination when the symbol variation game ends with the end of one variation cycle executed with normal variation. explain.

  When the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is [132], the overall control CPU 31a determines any one symbol from 1 to 8 as the left symbol (for example, “1” "). Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a determines any one of the symbols (2 to 8) excluding the same symbol as the left symbol (in this example, “1”) as the right symbol (for example, “2 "). Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines any one symbol from 1 to 8 as a middle symbol (for example, “3”). As a result, the overall control CPU 31a has determined the same symbol combination as [132] that has been confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game as the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped in the current symbol variation game. . However, since the symbol variation display is performed for the time that the player can visually recognize, the boundary between the symbol variation games can be recognized.

  Next, according to the determination method described above, determination of the symbol combination of outliers in each variation cycle when pseudo variation is executed will be described with a specific example (shown in FIGS. 7 and 9C).

  For example, if the variation pattern designation command MP10 for main control is input, the overall control CPU 31a executes the first variation cycle with a shortened variation. In this case, if the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is [153], the overall control CPU 31a performs symbol variation at the end of one variation cycle executed by the shortened variation. The symbol combination is determined by the same method as the method of determining the off-set symbol combination when the game ends. At this time, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 31a determines [244] as the symbol combination to be derived in the first fluctuation cycle (FIG. 7).

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a newly outputs a sub-control variation pattern designation command SP1 as the variation time designated by the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP2 elapses, and outputs the second variation cycle. You will be instructed to start. Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the same symbol as the left symbol derived in the first variation cycle as the left symbol constituting the symbol combination derived in the second variation cycle (in this example, “2”). ). After that, the overall control CPU 31a performs the right design (in this example, “5”) according to the same method as the determination method in the case of terminating the symbol variation game with the end of one variation cycle executed with normal variation. And the middle symbol (in this example, “1”) is determined. As a result, the overall control CPU 31a has determined [215] as the symbol combination of the outage that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the second fluctuation cycle.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 31a newly outputs a sub-control variation pattern designation command SP3 as the variation time designated by the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP1 elapses. You will be instructed to start. When such a symbol is determined, the pseudo-variation follows the flow shown in [244 (first fluctuation cycle)] → [215 (second fluctuation cycle)] → [2 ↓ 2 (third fluctuation cycle)]. Is executed. In this case, since the symbol combination derived in the first variation cycle is different from the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding symbol variation game ([153]), the boundary between the symbol variation games is clear. In addition, since the symbol combinations derived in each variation cycle are different, the boundary between each variation cycle is also clear. Furthermore, since the same left symbol (“2” in this example) is derived between the respective fluctuation cycles, it is possible to notify the continuation of the pseudo fluctuation.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When any variation cycle among a plurality of variation cycles constituting a continuous performance is executed with a reduced variation time, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the variation cycle executed with the reduced variation time as a target. The symbol excluding the symbol derived in the last fluctuation cycle is determined for the column. On the other hand, the display control CPU 32a causes a symbol combination designated by a stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols to be derived to each symbol row. As a result, even if the fluctuation cycle is executed with a shortened fluctuation time, a symbol different from the symbol derived in the immediately preceding fluctuation cycle is derived, so the previous fluctuation cycle and the current fluctuation cycle can be distinguished. It becomes easy to attach, and it is possible to make the player clearly grasp the end of the fluctuation cycle.

  (2) The big hit expectation is set so as to increase as the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle with pseudo fluctuation increases. Therefore, when a variation cycle is executed with a shortened variation time, a symbol different from the immediately preceding symbol variation game or the symbol derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle is derived to end each symbol variation game and each variation. The end of the cycle becomes clear and the internal jackpot expectation can be matched with the apparent jackpot expectation.

  (3) When the variation cycle is executed with the shortened variation time, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol excluding the symbol derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle in the majority of the symbol sequences with respect to the total number of symbol sequences. As a result, a different symbol combination is derived from the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle, so that the player can clearly grasp the end of each variation cycle. Can do.

  (4) When the fluctuation cycle except the first fluctuation cycle is executed in the normal fluctuation time, for a predetermined column (in the embodiment, the middle column and the right column), a plurality of symbols including the symbols derived in the immediately preceding fluctuation cycle While the symbols are determined from among the symbols, the symbols identical to the symbols derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle are determined for the symbol columns (in the embodiment, the left column) excluding the predetermined columns. As a result, even if the same pattern as the previous fluctuation cycle is derived in the current fluctuation cycle, it is possible to distinguish between the fluctuation cycles by sandwiching the fluctuation display, and to inform that the next fluctuation cycle will continue. Because it can, you can have expectations for a big hit.

(5) Even if the fluctuation cycle executed by the shortening fluctuation is continuous a plurality of times, the previous fluctuation cycle and the current fluctuation cycle can be distinguished.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

Note that, in the embodiments described below, the same configurations and the same control contents as those of the already described embodiments are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted or simplified.
In the present embodiment, two types of probability variation jackpots are set, and a plurality (4 in the present embodiment) indicating that the lottery probability state is either a high probability state (probability variation state) or a low probability state (non-probability variation state). The production mode is set. And the point which is comprised so that execution of the mode transition effect which transfers effect mode with the establishment of predetermined transition conditions as an opportunity is executable is different from 1st Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the types of jackpots set in the present embodiment will be described.
After the big hit game based on the big hits A and B is finished, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. On the other hand, after the big hit game based on the big hit C is ended, the uncertain change state is given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. In addition, when winning the big hit A, the reduced state is given until the end of the probability variation state, while when winning the big hit B, C, after the end of the big hit game, at the end of 100 symbol variation games The variable state is given until. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player is made to guess whether or not a certain change state is given after the jackpot game based on the jackpot B and the jackpot game based on the jackpot C (whether or not it is a high probability state). It creates game characteristics.

Next, the effect mode set in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
In the present embodiment, a normal mode, a high-accuracy confirmation mode, and a latent-accuracy mode including a low-latency-accuracy mode and a high-latency-accuracy mode are set as the effect modes.

  The “normal mode” is a production mode in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is in a low probability state or a high probability state and is in an unchangeable state. The “highly certain mode” is an effect mode in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a high probability state and the variable state. The “latent probability mode” is an effect mode in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a low probability state or a high probability state and a variable state. These production modes can be shifted to each other by control described later.

  Hereinafter, the contents of control related to the rendering mode executed by the overall control CPU 31a will be described. In the following description, as the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, the low probability state and the non-variable state are indicated as “low probability + no change”, and the low probability state and the variable state are indicated as “low probability + There is a change. " Further, a high probability state and a non-variable state are indicated as “high accuracy + no change”, and a high probability state and a change state are indicated as “high accuracy + variation”.

  When the overall control CPU 31a shifts the production mode in response to winning of the big hit lottery, each command (probability change command, command type indicating the type of big win designated by the stop symbol designation command for special symbols and the gaming state is given. The transition mode of the production mode is controlled based on the set value of the production mode flag and the non-probability change command, the change command and the non-change command. The effect mode flag includes information that can identify the effect mode in which the user is currently staying, and is set in the overall control RAM 31c. On the other hand, when executing a mode transition effect when a specific variation pattern is determined, the overall control CPU 31a controls the transition mode of the effect mode based on the variation pattern designation command and the set value of the effect mode flag. To do. When the effect control mode flag is set, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a mode designation command for instructing the effect mode during the stay to the effect display control board 32.

Next, the mode transition conditions during the stay in the normal mode, the high accuracy determination mode, and the latent accuracy mode will be described.
When winning the jackpot A, regardless of the type of the production mode during the stay, it shifts to the high-definition confirmation mode through the jackpot game. In addition, when winning the big hit B, the game is transferred to the high latent mode through the big hit game, while when winning the big hit C, the player is transferred to the low latent mode through the big hit game with a high probability. ing. Note that, during stay in the latent mode, when the end condition of the variable state (end of 100 symbol variation games) is satisfied, the mode is shifted to the normal mode.

  In addition, if a specific variation pattern is selected while staying in the low latency mode, a transition lottery will be performed as to whether or not to shift from the low latency mode to the high latency mode, and if this transition lottery is won Shifts from the low latency mode to the high latency mode while maintaining the gaming state. By the way, when the gaming state is “high accuracy + variable”, it is easy to shift to the high latency mode, while when the gaming state is “low accuracy + variable” Easier to stay in low latency mode. Similarly, if a specific variation pattern is selected while staying in the high latency mode, a transition lottery will be performed as to whether or not to shift from the high latency mode to the low latency mode. In this case, the high latency mode is shifted to the low latency mode while maintaining the gaming state. By the way, when the gaming state is “high accuracy + variable”, it is easy to stay in the high latent mode, while when the gaming state is “low accuracy + variable” It is easy to shift to the low latency mode.

  During the stay in each effect mode, a mode notification image corresponding to the effect mode during the stay is displayed on the effect display device 11 (image display unit GH). The mode notification image in the present embodiment is a background image displayed on the back of the symbol, and the background image corresponding to each effect mode is individually displayed so that the image contents differ for each effect mode as shown in FIG. Is set. By displaying an image of a background image corresponding to such an effect mode, the player can recognize the effect mode during the stay from the type of the background image.

Further, when the mode control command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays a mode notification image based on the instruction content.
Also in this embodiment, the method described in the first embodiment determines the combination of the shifted symbols, so that not only the mode transition triggered by the winning of the big win lottery but also the fluctuation including the shortening fluctuation as the fluctuation contents Even when a pattern is selected, the effect mode can be changed through the mode change effect. In other words, since it is easy to distinguish between the previous fluctuation cycle and the current fluctuation cycle, whether the mode transition effect is executed in association with the previous fluctuation cycle or executed in association with the current fluctuation cycle. You can grasp whether it is In the present embodiment, when a change pattern designation command for main control (other than MP3 and MP4) for instructing “normal fluctuation” or “shortening fluctuation” is input and the transition lottery is won while staying in the latent probability mode, It shifts to the latent mode determined by the lottery with the transition effect (background change effect). That is, even when the fluctuation cycle is executed with a shortened change, the mode transition effect can be executed.

  Since the mode transition effect in the present embodiment is an effect mode using symbols, it is started after the symbols are temporarily stopped. More specifically, the frame W of each symbol constituting the symbol combination once stopped and displayed is vibrated in small increments and gradually destroyed (FIG. 12C). After that, the frame W is completely erased from the image display unit GH, each symbol composed of only the character image K and the numeric symbol N is displayed, and a background image different from the background image displayed until immediately before is displayed. It is displayed (FIG. 12 (d)).

  The effect time of the mode transition effect is set to the same time in the normal variation and the shortening variation (in this embodiment, 6 seconds from 6 seconds before the symbol is fixedly displayed). Therefore, when the variation pattern designation command MP1 for main control is input, the symbol is temporarily stopped after 6 seconds from the start of the variation of the symbol, and then the mode transition effect is performed. Then, along with the end of the symbol variation game, the background image of the transition destination is derived and the off symbol combination is stopped and displayed (FIG. 11 (a)). When the variation pattern designation command MP2 for main control is input, the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the variation start of the symbol, and then the mode transition effect is performed. That is, in the stage before the mode transition effect is executed, the symbols are merely switched and displayed, so that the player cannot recognize the variation display of the symbols. Then, along with the end of the symbol variation game, the background image of the transfer destination is derived and the outlier symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state (FIG. 11 (b)). Further, when the pseudo variation is executed, if the transition lottery is won, regardless of the number of variation cycles constituting one symbol variation game, in the first variation cycle, FIG. The mode transition effect is executed in the manner shown in (b) (FIG. 11 (c)).

  In the present embodiment, until the mode transition effect is executed during the variation cycle, the variation time of “normal variation” in which the symbol is variably displayed so that the player can visually recognize it becomes the normal variation time. On the other hand, the fluctuation time of “shortening fluctuation” for switching and displaying the symbols becomes the shortening fluctuation time until the mode transition effect is executed during the fluctuation cycle.

By the way, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing execution of the mode change effect to the display control CPU 32a when winning the shift lottery.
Hereinafter, the control contents performed by the display control CPU 32a in order to execute the mode transition effect for shifting from the low latency mode to the high latency mode will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, it is assumed that a change pattern designation command MP9 for main control is instructed and that a shift lottery is won. In addition, the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is set to [345], and [153] is stopped and displayed in the second variation cycle as the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed in the first variation cycle. It is assumed that “144” is determined as the combination.

  In the first variation cycle, the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops the symbol combination designated by the decorative symbol stop symbol designation command on the image display unit GH almost simultaneously with the symbol variation start. In this case, the image display unit GH is stopped and displayed in the first variation cycle from the symbol combination (in this example, [345] (FIG. 12A)) that has been confirmed and stopped in the previous symbol variation game. A symbol combination (in this example, [153] (FIG. 12B)) is switched and displayed without a symbol variation display. Thereafter, in the image display unit GH, after the frame W of each symbol is gradually destroyed (FIG. 12 (c)), each symbol composed only of the character image K and the numerical symbol N is displayed, and until just before. A background image (indicated by a slanting left slanted line in the figure) different from the displayed background image (indicated by a slanting right slanting line in the figure) is displayed as an image (FIG. 12 (d)).

  Then, when a variation pattern designation command SP2 for sub-control is newly input as the variation time designated by the variation pattern designation command SP2 for sub-control elapses, the second time when the first variation cycle ends. The fluctuating cycle begins. In the second fluctuation cycle, the symbol combination ([144] in this example) determined to be derived in the fluctuation cycle is temporarily stopped and displayed almost simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation (FIG. 12 (e)). . Incidentally, since the second fluctuation cycle is a fluctuation cycle that is started after the mode transition effect is performed, a background image (indicated by a slanting left slanting line) indicating the high latent mode is displayed. Further, the frame W is displayed again in the fluctuation cycle after the mode transition effect.

  Then, when a variation pattern designation command SP3 for sub-control is newly input as the variation time designated by the variation pattern designation command SP2 for sub-control elapses, the third time when the second variation cycle ends. The fluctuating cycle begins. (FIG. 12 (f)). Then, after the lapse of the variation time specified by the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP3, the symbol combination is confirmed and stopped and the symbol variation game is ended.

  As described above, also in this embodiment, the start or end of each variation cycle can be clarified, and the mode transition effect can be performed even when the variation cycle is executed with a shortened variation. Although not shown here, when the variation pattern designation commands MP1 and MP2 for main control are instructed, the manner shown in FIGS. 12B to 12D is performed during one symbol variation game. A mode transition effect is executed.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, in addition to the effects (1) to (5) of the first embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(6) When the change cycle is executed with the shortened change and the execution of the background change effect (in the embodiment, the mode transition effect) is determined, the display control CPU 32a executes the background change effect within the shortened change time. At the same time, a symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol is derived to each symbol row. Thereby, when the background change effect is performed, it can be clarified whether the background change is executed in association with the previous fluctuation cycle or is executed in association with the current fluctuation cycle. .

  (7) The execution period of the background change effect in the “normal variation” and the background change effect in the “shortening variation” are all unified (in the embodiment, 6 seconds from 6 seconds before the symbol is fixedly displayed). For example, when the fluctuation cycle is executed with the normal fluctuation, it is assumed that the background change effect is started substantially simultaneously with the start of the fluctuation of the symbol in accordance with the case where the fluctuation cycle is executed with the shortening fluctuation. In this case, after the background change effect is completed, a period in which no effect is performed other than the symbol variation display occurs until the symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if the background change effect is executed until the change cycle ends in “normal change” and “shortening change”, the pattern of the background change effect increases. Will increase. In addition, when an effect different from the background change effect is executed, a pattern for specifying the effect must be set, so that the stored contents of the sub-general control board 31 increase. However, by performing the setting as in the present embodiment, it is not necessary to set a plurality of background change effect patterns or to execute an effect different from the background change effect, so there is no need to set an extra pattern.

  (8) It is possible to shift from the low latency mode to the high latency mode by the mode transition effect. The low-latency mode and the high-latency mode are the production modes in which the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a low probability state or a high probability state and a variable state. In addition, since the high-latency mode is easier to shift when the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is in the high-probability state than the low-latency mode, the player can perform the low-latency mode by executing the mode transition effect. We expect to move from the accurate mode to the high latency mode. Therefore, the player's expectation for the mode transition effect is improved by executing the mode transition effect while staying in the latent mode where it is not known whether the lottery probability state of the big hit lottery is a low probability state or a high probability state. be able to.

  (9) Regardless of whether or not to execute pseudo-variation, when a variation pattern designation command for main control instructing that the variation content includes “reduced variation” or “normal variation” is input, the overall control CPU 31a If a transition lottery is won, a mode transition effect is executed. This makes it difficult to determine whether the mode transition effect is executed in association with a pseudo variation or a variation that is not a pseudo variation, and a complicated mode transition mode is set. Can do.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the second embodiment, the mode transition effect is executed after the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the first symbol stop column (left column in the embodiment) or the second symbol stop column (right column in the embodiment). May be.

  In the second embodiment, in the gaming state of “high accuracy + no change” and “low accuracy + no change”, the high latency mode set with a high possibility that the probability change state is given; The low latency mode may be set in which the possibility that the probability variation state is given is set lower than that in the high latency mode. When one of the main control variation pattern designation commands (other than MP3 and MP4) for instructing “normal variation” or “shortening variation” is selected during the low latency mode in the modified example, the transition lottery is performed. If elected, the low latent mode may be shifted to the high latent mode.

  In the second embodiment, the mode transition effect may be executed only when the pseudo variation is executed. Moreover, when winning the transition lottery, it may be determined by lottery in which change cycle the mode transition effect is executed. In such a case, since the execution timing of the mode transition effect is not unique, even if the mode transition effect is not executed, it can be expected that the mode transition effect is executed in the next fluctuation cycle. it can.

  -In each embodiment, as a symbol derived | led-out in each fluctuation | variation cycle, you may make it determine from the pattern which does not determine a symbol for every symbol sequence but pattern combination. In this case, if a symbol combination such as [122] [112] [211] [221] is set and [122] is derived in the previous fluctuation cycle, [122] is not used in the next fluctuation cycle. 112] is selected. In such a case, symbol combinations such as [122] [112] [211] [221] are special eyes indicating that the pseudo variation continues, and during the pseudo variation, the symbol combinations set as special eyes are always used. Will be derived.

-In each embodiment, you may pattern the symbol combination derived | led-out in each variation cycle in pseudo variation in the unit of one symbol variation game.
In each embodiment, a predetermined selection prohibited symbol may be set in addition to the same symbol combination as the symbol combination derived in the immediately preceding symbol variation game or the immediately preceding variation cycle. In this case, the combination of symbols derived when winning the winning combination (the number of winning balls is small) for changing the game state and the production mode is not selected as a selection-prohibited symbol. Also good. Alternatively, after a predetermined off-set symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed, the off-set symbol for deriving the big hit symbol by changing the symbol combination again may be used as a selection-prohibited symbol.

  -In each embodiment, even when a selection prohibited symbol is set, as a symbol combination that can be determined when the winning lottery and reach lottery are not won, a symbol combination including a selection prohibited symbol is determined. Also good.

  In each embodiment, even in the second and subsequent variation cycles, a symbol different from the symbol of each symbol sequence derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle may be derived in all symbol sequences. In such a case, it is not necessary to consider the symbol combination that is confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game when the variation cycle starts with normal variation, and each column in the immediately preceding symbol variation game in the first variation cycle. The symbols of each symbol row can be determined including the symbols derived in the above. However, it is a condition that the pseudo variation is not recognized by the same symbol derived in a specific column (left column in the embodiment) in each variation cycle as in the embodiment.

  In each embodiment, when a variation cycle is started with a normal variation based on performing a notification effect that informs the player that a pseudo variation is being performed, each column in the immediately preceding symbol variation game The symbols of each symbol row may be determined including the symbols derived in the above. That is, even if the same symbol combination as the symbol combination that has been confirmed and stopped in the immediately preceding symbol variation game is determined, it is possible to recognize whether or not it is a pseudo variation by executing the notification effect. However, it is a condition that the pseudo variation is not recognized by the same symbol derived in a specific column (left column in the embodiment) in each variation cycle as in the embodiment.

  In each embodiment, a reach symbol such as [232] may be included as an outlier symbol derived in the fluctuation cycle before the last round. In such a case, the reach effect may be executed in the fluctuating cycle before the last round, or the symbol combination indicated by [232] may be displayed substantially simultaneously in all columns. Further, the reach symbols are formed by the symbols derived in the left column and the right column, but the variation may be stopped in the order of left column → middle column → right column.

  In each embodiment, for one variation pattern designation command for main control, a plurality of output patterns that define the output order of variation pattern designation commands for sub-control are set, and one output pattern is determined from among them. It is also possible to do so (so-called sub-sorting). In this case, it is possible to pattern a predetermined output order of the sub-control fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing each fluctuation cycle, or to calculate the fluctuation time of the fluctuation cycle before the last round individually. Also good. For example, when a variation pattern designation command for main control that designates “44 seconds” as a variation time and pseudo four-times variation is input, the overall control CPU 31a at the start of the first variation cycle. It is assumed that a variation pattern designation command SP1 for sub control is output. In this case, the central control CPU 31a inevitably outputs the sub-control variation pattern designation command SP2 in the second and third variation cycles in consideration of the variation time designated by the main control variation pattern designation command. Will do. It may be calculated backward from the third fluctuation cycle.

  -The starting detection means in each embodiment may be a single switch. In this case, the winning to the upper start winning opening 14 and the lower starting winning opening 15 is detected by one switch. Also, the number of starting winning awards may be one. In this case, it does not matter whether the opening / closing blade 16 is present.

  Each embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of lines in which a plurality of effective lines that enable symbol combinations are set in the image display unit GH. In FIGS. 13A to 13E, three effective lines L1 to L3 are set in the horizontal direction by arranging the display positions of the decorative symbols in a matrix of 3 rows × 3 columns, and two in the diagonal direction. An image display portion GH of a 5-line pachinko gaming machine in which valid lines L4 and L5 are set is shown. Note that “◯ (white circle)” in the figure is a blank symbol, and a symbol combination including the blank symbol is an outlier symbol combination. Then, in applying each embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a, when the current symbol variation game (or variation cycle) is a shortened variation, derives the previous symbol variation game (or variation cycle) derived symbol (FIG. 13 (a)). )), Symbols may be determined as shown in FIGS. In a pachinko gaming machine with multiple lines, by determining the decorative symbols to be displayed on a preset reference line (referred to as the effective line L2 in FIG. 13), the symbols are displayed on all effective lines including the reference line. It is supposed to let you. FIGS. 13B and 13C are examples in which the combination of symbols to be displayed on all effective lines is changed by changing the decorative symbols of all symbol sequences to be displayed on the reference line. In the example of FIG. 13B, the symbol combination [213] derived in the previous symbol variation game (or variation cycle) is displayed, but the displayed effective lines are different. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 13C, the symbol combinations displayed on each active line are completely different between the previous and current symbol variation games (or variation cycles). 13D and 13E, the symbol combinations displayed on all effective lines are changed by changing one or two decorative symbols out of all symbol columns displayed on the reference line. This is an example. In the example of FIG. 13D, the left and middle two columns are the same symbol, and the right one column decorative symbol is changed. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 13E, the symbol combination [2 ○ 4] derived in the previous symbol variation game (or variation cycle) is displayed, but the displayed effective line is different. (Effective line L4 or effective line L5). In FIG. 13, since the numbers for identifying each blank symbol are internally defined in the blank symbols set between the numeric symbols, the overall control CPU 31a and the display control CPU 32a are Each blank symbol can be specified. For example, a blank symbol set between “1” and “2” and a blank symbol set between “2” and “3” are completely different depending on the number for identifying the blank symbol. They are distinguished as different symbols.

  In each embodiment, the overall control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination derived in the last variation cycle, while the display control CPU 32a determines the symbol combination derived in the variation cycle before the final cycle. good. In this case, the display control CPU 32a also determines the symbol combination by the same method as the determination method executed by the overall control CPU 31a.

  -In each embodiment, it is good also as a structure which is not provided with the sub control board | substrate 31. FIG. In this case, the display control CPU 32a may execute various controls executed by the overall control CPU 31a.

-In each embodiment, although it embodied in the pachinko gaming machine using a special design and a decoration design, you may materialize in the pachinko gaming machine using only a special design.
Next, technical ideas that can be grasped from the above embodiments and other examples will be described below.

  (A) The continuous performance is set such that a jackpot expectation degree that suggests a possibility of displaying a predetermined jackpot display result depending on the number of executions of the fluctuating cycle is changed. The gaming machine according to claim 1.

(B) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the deviation fluctuation does not include a reach fluctuation for deriving the same symbol in a specific column.
(C) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the fluctuation stop time of the deviation fluctuation does not include a reach fluctuation time for deriving the same symbol in a specific column.

(D) The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific row is a whole symbol row forming a symbol combination.
(E) When the variation cycle is executed in the normal variation time, the symbol determination means is a symbol of each symbol sequence from among a plurality of types of symbols including the same symbol as the symbol derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, and a technical idea (d).

  GH: Image display unit, SW1, SW2: Start port switch, 10: Game board, 11: Production display device, 12: Special symbol display device, 13: Normal symbol display device, 14, 15 ... Start winning port, 16 ... Opening / closing Blades, 17 ... Grand prize opening door, 18 ... Grand prize opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 31 ... Sub control board, 31a ... CPU for overall control, 32 ... production display control board, 32a ... CPU for display control.

Claims (4)

A game that can execute a continuous effect in which a variation cycle in which the period from the start of the change of the symbol to the stop of the change is executed once in a plurality of times in the pattern change game in which the change from the start of the change of the symbol to the final stop of the symbol is performed once. In the machine
A variation time pattern determining means for determining a variation time pattern for identifying the variation time of all the variation cycles constituting one symbol variation game;
A symbol determining means for determining a symbol of each symbol row forming a symbol combination derived in the variation cycle;
Control means for controlling the execution of the symbol variation game,
The continuous performance includes a fluctuation cycle in which a fluctuation pattern for deviating a fluctuation symbol for recognizing a deviation is defined as fluctuation contents, and the fluctuation stop time of all the symbol sequences in the deviation fluctuation includes a normal fluctuation time and the normal fluctuation. Shorter fluctuation time than the time is set,
When any one of a plurality of fluctuation cycles constituting the continuous performance is executed with the reduced fluctuation time, the symbol determination means targets the fluctuation cycle executed with the reduced fluctuation time as a specific column. While determining a symbol excluding the symbol derived in the immediately preceding fluctuation cycle, the control means causes the symbol determined by the symbol determining means to be derived to each symbol row.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific row is a plurality of rows. The control means includes
The background change effect that changes the background image displayed on the display means can be executed during the fluctuation cycle and after the symbols in the specific column are derived,
The background change effect is executed within the shortened change time when the change cycle is executed in the shortened change time and execution of the background change effect is determined. 2. The gaming machine according to 2.   The symbol determining means includes the same symbol as the symbol derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle for a predetermined column when a variation cycle other than the first variation cycle at which the continuous production starts is executed in the normal variation time. While determining a symbol from a plurality of types of symbols, a symbol sequence other than the predetermined column is determined to be the same symbol as the symbol derived in the immediately preceding variation cycle. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of three.

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