JP5411102B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a variation cycle including a variation start of a symbol and a variation stop of a plurality of rows, and that executes a symbol variation game with a variation content of a special variation system composed of a plurality of variation cycles.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, in order to enhance the interest of the game, various tastes are put into the variation contents of the symbol variation game. For example, the variation content of the symbol variation game includes the variation content of the normal variation system and the variation content of the special variation system (for example, Patent Document 1) including the variation cycle including the variation start of the symbol and the variation stop of a plurality of columns. There is. While the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system are composed of one fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system are composed of a plurality of fluctuation cycles. Conventionally, regarding the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system, the expected degree of winning is changed according to the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the fluctuation contents. As a specific example, the higher the number of fluctuating cycles, the higher the degree of expectation for winning. According to the variation content of such a special variation system, unlike the symbol variation game based on the variation content of the normal variation system, it is possible to change the player's expectation for hitting depending on the number of variation cycles. Therefore, the interest of the symbol variation game is improved.

JP 2008-206590 A

  In the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system, a suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to continue to the next fluctuation cycle is executed, thereby giving a sense of expectation whether or not the fluctuation cycle will continue. In the case of the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system, when the fluctuation cycle becomes the reach fluctuation cycle, the production is often executed with the fluctuation cycle as the final fluctuation cycle. For this reason, the player pays attention to the result of the suggestion effect while paying attention to the number of fluctuation cycles that become the reach fluctuation cycle.

  Conventionally, the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system and the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system are executed in such a manner that the player can distinguish the fluctuation contents, for example, whether or not there is a suggestion effect. For this reason, the player who expects the appearance of the symbol variation game with the variation content of the special variation system may cause a decrease in interest because the production does not appear as expected.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to make it difficult to determine whether or not it is the last fluctuation cycle, and the symbol fluctuation game is a normal fluctuation system. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the symbol variation game by making it difficult to understand whether the variation content of the special variation system is executed.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a display device that performs a symbol variation game that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner. It includes a fluctuation cycle consisting of a fluctuation start consisting of a fluctuation start and a plurality of fluctuation stops, and the fluctuation contents of a normal fluctuation system consisting of one fluctuation cycle and a special fluctuation system consisting of a plurality of fluctuation cycles In a gaming machine in which variation content is set, a selection unit that selects variation content of the symbol variation game, and a control unit that causes the display device to execute the symbol variation game according to the variation content selected by the selection unit; And when the variation content of the special variation system is selected, the control means stops and displays the same symbol in a specific plurality of columns in the variation cycle. In the state where other columns are fluctuating, the continuation indication effect is announced to notify the continuation to the next fluctuation cycle, and when the fluctuation cycle is a reach fluctuation cycle, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific column. In the case of continuing the execution of the next fluctuation cycle via the fluctuation cycle while maintaining the maintenance of the continuation warning effect, and continuing the next fluctuation cycle, the end of the continuation warning effect and the specific plurality of rows At least one of the columns is re-fluctuated in accordance with the fluctuation stop of the other column, so that a continuation symbol combination for definite notification of continuation to the next fluctuation cycle is derived, and the fluctuation content of the normal fluctuation system is selected. In the variation cycle, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific plurality of columns, and the other columns are varied, and the same as the continuation indication effect. The effect is to execute, and when the change cycle is a reach change cycle, the same design is stopped and displayed in a specific column, and the transition to the reach effect is made with the end of the same effect as the continuation indication effect. And

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the fluctuation cycle continues to the next fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation cycle executed immediately before the next fluctuation cycle is the continuation indication effect. The first variation cycle content including the second variation cycle content for deriving the continuous symbol combination without stopping and displaying the same symbol in the specific column .

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the variation content of the special variation system is any one of a case where the variation cycle continues to the next variation cycle and a case where the variation cycle becomes a reach variation cycle. In this case, the gist is that the fluctuation cycle is executed with the contents of the first fluctuation cycle.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second or third aspect, the variation content of the special variation system composed of a predetermined plural or more variation cycles is the reach variation in the last variation cycle. It is possible to select only when it becomes a cycle, and the predetermined multiple or more fluctuation cycles are executed with the contents of the first fluctuation cycle.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects, in the variation content of the normal variation system, the variation cycle has the same symbol in the specific column. The gist of the present invention is that the second variation cycle content that terminates the variation is executed in a simulated manner without stopping display and deriving the continuation symbol combination.

  According to the present invention, it is difficult to determine whether or not it is the last variation cycle, and it is difficult to determine whether the symbol variation game is executed with the variation content of the normal variation system or the variation content of the special variation system. It is possible to improve the interest of the symbol variation game.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the display order of a symbol. Explanatory drawing explaining the kind of hit. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern at the time of a non-variable state. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern at the time of a non-variable state. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern at the time of a variable state. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation pattern at the time of a variable state. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram of the fluctuation | variation content of a normal fluctuation system and a special fluctuation system. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a reach determination value. The final stop symbol determination table for the left symbol to be referred to in the non-variable state. The right symbol determination table to be referred to in the non-variable state. A medium symbol determination table to be referred to in the non-variable state. The final stop symbol determination table for the left symbol to be referred to in the variable state. The right symbol determination table to be referred to in the variable state. Medium symbol determination table to be referred to in the variable state. An effect determination table for determining an effect form of pseudo fluctuation. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the pseudo fluctuation | variation at the time of a non-variable state. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the pseudo fluctuation | variation at the time of a non-variable state. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation including the reach of the normal fluctuation system at the time of a non-variable short state, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the pseudo-gase fluctuation at the time of a non-variable short state. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the pseudo fluctuation | variation at the time of a variable state. The schematic diagram which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation including the reach of the normal fluctuation system at the time of a variable state.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 as a display device having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the symbol variation game are displayed as images. The 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. The symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols, hereinafter referred to as “decorative symbols”) for diversifying display effects.

  In addition, a 7-segment first special symbol display device 12a and a second special symbol display device 12b are arranged at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the first special symbol display device 12a or the second special symbol display device 12b, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) is displayed while being varied. The special figure is a notification pattern showing the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) for whether or not the big hit, and the result of the internal lottery (small hit lottery) for whether or not the small hit. Hereinafter, the symbol variation game of the first special symbol display device 12a is referred to as “first special symbol variation game”, and the special symbol used in the first special symbol variation game is denoted as “special diagram 1”. In addition, the symbol variation game of the second special symbol display device 12b is referred to as “second special symbol variation game”, and the special symbol used in the second special symbol variation game is denoted as “special diagram 2”. In the following description, when the first special figure fluctuation game and the second special figure fluctuation game are collectively shown, they are referred to as “special figure fluctuation game”. In the following description, when “special drawing” is simply indicated, both the special drawing 1 and the special drawing 2 are shown.

  The first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b include a lottery result (a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery) among a plurality of types (in this embodiment, 106 types) of special drawings. The special figure selected accordingly is displayed in a fixed stop state when the special figure variation game ends. The 106 types of special charts are 100 types of big hit symbols (corresponding to the big hit display result) that can recognize big hits, and five types of small hit symbols (small hit display results) that can be used to recognize small hits. )) And is classified into one type of off-symbol that can be recognized as a symbol. When the big hit symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the big hit game is given to the player. Further, when the small hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state, the player is given a small hit game.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the effect display device 11 displays seven types of decorations for each symbol row. FIG. 2A shows a first type decoration diagram used in the symbol variation game in the case where the gaming state is the first gaming state (non-changeable state to be described later). The first type decoration diagram is configured by adding numbers from [1] to [7] to seven types of pictures imitating a predetermined character (a military commander in the present embodiment). On the other hand, FIG. 2B shows a second type decoration diagram used in the symbol variation game in the case where the gaming state is the second gaming state (changed state described later). The second type decoration diagram is configured by adding numbers [1] to [7] to a pattern imitating a coin. For each symbol row, when the symbol variation game is started, symbol variation (vertical scroll variation) is started in the arrow direction shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b). Specifically, each symbol row is displayed in a variable manner in a display order ([1] → [2] → [3] →... [6] → [7]) in which the numbers are in ascending order, and [7 ] Is displayed again from [1]. Symbol variation (variable display) is a state in which a symbol or symbol string is operating while changing the type of symbol in the effect display device 11, the first special symbol display device 12a, and the second special symbol display device 12b. Indicates.

  The effect display device 11 is configured with a large display area compared to the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b, and the decoration diagram is displayed much larger than the special symbol. For this reason, the player can recognize a big hit or a loss from the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 11 with a fixed stop. The effect display device 11 displays a display result corresponding to the display result of the special figure variation game. More specifically, when the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed in the special figure changing game, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) is displayed in the final stop display as a rule. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbol based on the decoration is a symbol combination ([222], [777], etc.) in which the symbols in all the rows are the same symbol.

  Further, in the special-figure variation game, when the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-range display result) is confirmed and stopped, the out-of-sequence symbol (out-of-range display result) is confirmed and stopped in principle. In the present embodiment, the symbols out of the decorative pattern are, in principle, symbol combinations ([135], [246], etc.) in which the symbols in all the columns are different, or the symbols in one column are different from the symbols in the other two columns. Different symbol combinations ([151], [767], etc.) are used.

  Further, when the small hit symbol (small hit display result) is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, the certainty suggestion symbol (probable variation suggestion display result) is confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11. Further, even when a big hit symbol (hit display result) that can recognize a big hit in the special figure variation game is confirmed and stopped, a certain change suggestion symbol (probable change suggestion display result) may be fixed and displayed on the effect display device 11. is there. Note that the probability variation suggestion symbol suggests that a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation state”) in which the lottery probability of the jackpot lottery varies from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability may be given. It is a design. In the present embodiment, the certainty suggestion symbol by the decorative drawing corresponds to a specific symbol combination (such as [123] or [121]) among the outlier symbol combinations.

  Further, in the effect display device 11, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column as viewed from the player side, and the decorative drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed for each symbol column by the variation stop. In this embodiment, a symbol combination in which a plurality of specific columns (two left and right columns) have the same symbol is a reach symbol combination. The stoppage of the symbol indicates a state in which the symbol is stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The stop display includes a temporary stop display in which the symbol is displayed in a fluctuation state and a fixed stop display in which the symbol is fixed and stopped. In this embodiment, among the plurality of symbol columns, the left column is the first stop column, the right column is the second stop column, the middle column is the third stop column (final stop column), and the left column and the right column form a reach. It becomes a reach formation line.

  Above the second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) first special symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. The first special symbol hold display device 13a informs the player of the stored number of start hold balls (first start hold balls) for the first special figure variation game stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the number of stored start balls for the first special figure variation game (special figure 1) is referred to as “first reserved memory number”. The first reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when a game ball wins (enters) a first start winning port 14 serving as a start unit (first start unit) disposed on the game board 10. Then, “1” is subtracted when the first special figure variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball wins the first start winning opening 14 during the first special figure variation game, the first reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is done. The first reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the first special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  On the right side of the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b having a plurality of (two in this embodiment) second special figure hold light emitting units is disposed. The second special symbol hold display device 13b notifies the player of the stored number of start hold balls (second start hold balls) for the second special figure variation game (special figure 2) stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the stored number of the starting reserved balls for the second special figure variation game is indicated as “second reserved stored number”. The second reserved memory number is incremented by “1” when the game ball wins (enters) the second start winning opening 15 as the starting means (second starting means) disposed on the game board 10. Then, “1” is subtracted when the second special figure variation game is started. Therefore, when a game ball wins the second start winning slot 15 during the second special figure variation game, the second reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). Is done. The second reserved memory number indicates the number of executions of the second special figure variation game that is pending execution.

  Further, in the lower area of the image display unit GH, a first reserved image display area H1 for displaying an image of the first reserved memory number and a second reserved image display area H2 for displaying an image of the second reserved memory number. Are formed separately. The first reserved image display area H1 includes four individual display areas corresponding to the upper limit number of the first reserved storage number. In addition, the second reserved image display area H2 includes four individual display areas corresponding to the upper limit number of the second reserved storage number. The first reserved image display area H1 and the second reserved image display area H2 are formed in the image display portion GH that the player always pays attention to. For this reason, the player determines the first reserved memory number and the second stored number from the number of the individual display areas that are displayed in the display with hold state in each of the first hold image display area H1 and the second hold image display area H2. The number of reserved memories will be recognized.

  Also, a normal symbol display device 20 is disposed below the first special symbol display device 12a and the second special symbol display device 12b. In the normal symbol display device 20, a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as a "normal game") is displayed in which a plurality of types of normal symbols (hereinafter referred to as a "normal diagram") are displayed in a variable manner. The usual figure is a notification pattern indicating the result of an internal lottery (lottery per ordinary figure) as to whether or not per ordinary figure.

  Between the second special symbol display device 12b and the first special symbol hold display device 13a, a normal symbol hold display device 21 having a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) general symbol hold light emitting units is disposed. Has been. The normal symbol hold display device 21 informs the player of the stored number of start-up hold balls for ordinary symbols stored inside the machine. Hereinafter, the memory number of the starting reserved ball for the usual game is referred to as “usually reserved memory number”. The number of stored general-purpose drawings is incremented by “1” when a game ball passes (enters) the operation gate 19 provided on the game board 10, and is decremented by “1” when the general-game is started. . Therefore, when the game ball passes to the operation gate 19 during the ordinary game, the ordinary figure storage number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the present embodiment). The number-of-usual-pending memory indicates the number of times that the usual-pending game is pending.

  The pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment is configured so that the first special figure variation game and the second special figure variation game are not executed simultaneously. When the special figure variation game is started, if both the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number are “1” or more, the second special figure variable game based on the second reserved memory number Prioritized execution. On the other hand, when the start condition of the special figure variation game is satisfied, the first reserved memory number at that time is “1” or more and the second reserved memory number is “0 (zero)”. A first special figure variation game based on the number of reserved memories is executed. That is, when the starting condition described later is satisfied, even if there is a starting holding ball of FIG. 1 previously stored as the first holding memory number, It is executed before the start holding ball (interrupt is executed). In the present embodiment, the special figure variation game and the ordinary figure game can be executed simultaneously.

  Below the effect display device 11, a first start winning opening 14 having a first winning opening 14a (first entering entrance) as a entrance for a game ball is arranged. Behind the first start winning opening 14, a first start opening switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a winning game ball is arranged. The first start winning opening 14 detects the winning game ball with the first start opening switch SW1, thereby determining the start condition of the first special figure variation game and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls. Can be granted.

  Further, below the first start winning opening 14, a second starting winning opening 15 having a second winning opening 15a (second entry opening) as a game entry hole is disposed. The second start winning opening 15 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 16 as an opening / closing means for performing an opening / closing operation by the operation of an ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1 (shown in FIG. 4). The opening of the second start winning opening 15 is expanded by opening the opening / closing blade 16 and the game ball is in an open state (first state) where the game ball is easy to win, while the opening is expanded by closing the opening / closing blade 16. The game ball is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult for the game ball to win. In other words, the opening / closing blade 16 changes the second winning opening 15a of the second starting winning opening 15 from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter. A second start port switch SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed behind the second start winning port 15. The second start winning port 15 detects the winning game ball with the second start port switch SW2, thereby determining the start condition of the second special figure variable game and the payout condition of the game ball as a predetermined number of award balls. Can be granted.

  An operation gate 19 is disposed on the left side of the effect display device 11. Behind the operation gate 19, a gate switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a passed game ball is disposed. The actuating gate 19 can give the start condition for the usual game by detecting the passed game ball with the gate switch SW4. The usual game is performed to derive a lottery result indicating whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 of the second start winning opening 15 is opened (whether a game ball can be won in the second starting winning opening 15). Production. When the lottery per lot is won, it becomes easy to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 15 by opening the opening and closing blade 16, and the player can easily start the second special figure variable game and the winning ball. Opportunities can be obtained.

  Also, below the second start winning opening 15, a large winning opening (special winning opening) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of a large winning opening solenoid SOL2 (shown in FIG. 4) is arranged. It is installed. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a winning game ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls by detecting the winning game balls. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, and the winning of the game ball is allowed. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a probability variation state (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation state”) that is advantageous to the player may be given after the big hit game ends. In this embodiment, a jackpot to which a probability variation state is given after the jackpot game ends is a probability variation jackpot, and a jackpot to which a probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation jackpot. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. The probability variation state is advantageous to the player because the probability of winning the jackpot lottery fluctuates with a high probability, so that it is advantageous for the player, and the player plays the game while expecting to become a probability variation jackpot.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, there is a case where a fluctuation shortening state (hereinafter, referred to as a “shortening state”) advantageous to the player is given after the big hit game is finished. In the variable state, when the variable state is not given (as compared to the non-variable time shortened state (hereinafter referred to as “non-variable state”)), the special figure variation game (and the decorative pattern symbol variation game) The fluctuation time may be shortened, and in the variable state, the fluctuation time of the normal game for deriving the lottery result of the lottery per common figure is shortened compared to the non-variable state. In the state, the lottery probability (winning probability) per lottery fluctuates from low probability to high probability, and in the variable state, when the lottery per usual drawing is won, one lottery per lottery was won. Therefore, the opening time of the opening / closing blade 16 is longer than that in the non-variable state.In this embodiment, the variable state is a predetermined upper limit number of times of change (in this embodiment, 40 times, 50 times). Or 10,000 times) special figure change game (and decorative pattern design game) Or until the big hit is generated before the upper limit of the number of times of change is reached, the change state is advantageous for the player when the open / close blade 16 operates, and the second start per unit time. It can be an advantageous state for the player because the rate of entering the winning hole 15 is improved, and the variable state is a state in which the opening time increases with an increase in the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blade 16. In addition, the entrance rate is improved by increasing the opening time.

Next, the big hit game and the small hit game specified for the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG.
The jackpot game is started after the jackpot symbol is confirmed and stopped in the special figure variation game, and the special figure variation game ends. 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 completed, the round game in which the special winning opening 18 is opened is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (in this embodiment, 13 rounds or 2 rounds). One round game is until the grand prize opening 18 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and during one round game, the big prize opening 18 is until a predetermined number of game balls are won. Or until the specified time (round game time) elapses. In round games, round effects are performed. Then, an ending effect indicating the end of the jackpot game is performed, and the jackpot game is ended.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, one big hit is determined from the ten types of big hits shown in FIG. 3, and the big hit game based on the determined big hit is given. Which of the 10 types of jackpots is to be determined is determined according to the type of special figure (jacket symbol) determined when the jackpot lottery is won. In the present embodiment, the jackpot symbols of 100 types of special figures are classified for each special figure as shown in FIG.

  Twenty kinds of symbols are allocated to symbol A as jackpot symbols of special diagram 1. Seven types of symbols B are assigned to symbol B as jackpot symbols of special diagram 1. Two types of symbols C are assigned to the symbol C as the jackpot symbol of the special symbol 1. 46 types are assigned to symbol D as the jackpot symbol of special diagram 1. One type of symbol E is assigned to symbol E as the jackpot symbol of special diagram 1. There are five types of symbols F assigned to the symbol F as the jackpot symbol of the special diagram 1. One type of symbol G is assigned to symbol G as the jackpot symbol of special diagram 1. There are 18 types of symbols assigned to symbol I as the jackpot symbols of special diagram 1. In addition, five types of symbols K are assigned to the symbol K as the small hit symbol of the special diagram 1.

  On the other hand, 27 types are assigned to symbol a as the jackpot symbol of special figure 2. One type of symbol b is assigned to the symbol b as the jackpot symbol of the special diagram 2. 17 types are assigned to symbol c as the jackpot symbol of special figure 2. Thirty kinds of symbols d are assigned to the symbol d as the jackpot symbol of the special diagram 2. Two types of symbol f are assigned to the symbol f as the jackpot symbol of the special diagram 2. Three types of symbols g are assigned to the symbol g as the jackpot symbol of the special diagram 2. Two types of symbols h are assigned to the symbol h as the jackpot symbol of the special diagram 2. Eight types of symbols i are assigned to symbol i as jackpot symbols of special diagram 2. Ten types of symbol j are assigned to symbol j as the jackpot symbol of special diagram 2. In addition, five types of symbols k are assigned to the symbol k as the small hit symbol of the special figure 2.

  The jackpot game based on the symbols A to D and a to d is a 13R jackpot game. “R” indicates a round. The 13R jackpot game is a jackpot game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “13”, and the total opening time of the big winning opening 18 corresponding to one jackpot is relatively long. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbols A and a is referred to as “13R special probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbols B and b is indicated as “jump-up jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbols C and c is referred to as “step-up jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbols D and d is indicated as “substantial 7R probability variable jackpot game”.

  In the 13R jackpot game, the upper limit number of winnings in one round game is set to “9 balls”. In addition, in the 13R special probability variation jackpot game, the step-up jackpot game, and the substantial 7R probability variation jackpot game, the opening time is set to “10.552 (seconds)” and the ending time is set to “10.052 (seconds)”. Yes. On the other hand, in the jump-up jackpot game, “0.020 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “10.052 (seconds)” is set as the ending time.

  In the 13R special probability variable big hit game, “1” is set as the number of times of opening of the big prize opening 18 in each round game, and “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. On the other hand, in the jump-up jackpot game, “3 times” is the number of times of opening the grand prize opening 18 in the first round, and “1 time” is the number of times of opening the big prize opening 18 in each round except the first round. "25 (seconds)" is set as each round game time from the first to the 13th round. In the jump-up jackpot game, in the first round, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the opening time of the third opening is “24.4 (seconds)”. , Each is set. Also, “2.0 (seconds)” as the interval time between the first opening and the second opening, “9.1 (seconds)” as the interval time between the second opening and the third opening, Each is set. Thereby, the total opening time of the first round of the jump-up jackpot game is set to “25 (seconds)” consisting of “0.3 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds) +24.4 (seconds)”. It will be.

  In the step-up jackpot game, “7 times” is the number of times that the grand prize opening 18 is opened in the eighth round, and “1 time” is the number of times the big prize opening 18 is opened in each round except the eighth round. “25 (seconds)” is set as each round game time. In the step-up jackpot game, in the eighth round, the opening time from the first opening to the sixth opening is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the opening time of the seventh opening is “23.2 (seconds)”. Respectively. Also, between the first opening and the second opening, between the second opening and the third opening, between the third opening and the fourth opening, between the fourth opening and the fifth opening, the fifth opening and the sixth opening. In the meantime, “2.92 (seconds)” is set as the interval time, and “2.0 (seconds)” is set as the interval time between the sixth and seventh opening times. Thus, the total opening time of the eighth round of the step-up jackpot game is set to “25 (seconds)” consisting of “0.3 (seconds) × 6 + 23.2 (seconds)”.

  In addition, although not shown in FIG. 3, the interval time between rounds (interval between rounds) in the 13R special probability variable jackpot game, jump-up jackpot game, and step-up jackpot game is “2.0 (seconds)”, respectively. Is set. Note that each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, in the 13R special probability variable jackpot game, the jump-up jackpot game, and the step-up jackpot game, “25 (seconds)” is the maximum time as the total opening time of one round game.

  In the real 7R probable big hit game, “1” is the number of times the grand prize opening 18 is released in each round game, and “25 (seconds)” is the round game time from the 1st round to the 7th round. “0.3 (seconds)” is set as each round game time from the first to the 13th round.

  In addition, in the substantial 7R probability variable big hit game, the interval times between the 7th and 8th rounds are not shown in FIG. 3, but are “2.0 (seconds)”, the 8th and 9th rounds. As shown in FIG. 2, each interval time from between is set to “2.92 (seconds)”. Note that each round game may end when a maximum number of game balls is won. For this reason, “25 (seconds)” is the maximum time for the total opening time of one round game in the substantial 7R probability variation big hit game. However, since “0.3 (seconds)” is set as the opening time from the eighth round to the thirteenth round, there is a possibility that each round game will be finished before the game ball wins the big winning opening 18. high. For this reason, in the substantial 7R probability variable big hit game, a prize ball substantially equivalent to the seven round big hit game is played. In addition, in this way, in the substantial 7R probability variable jackpot game, the opening mode (opening time, number of times of opening) of the big winning opening 18 from the opening of the first round to the seventh opening of the eighth round in the step-up jackpot game is as follows: It is the same.

  After the 13R jackpot game is over, regardless of the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, a probable change state is given, and the time until 10,000 special figure change games (decorative pattern change game) end is changed. A variable state is given as the upper limit number of times.

  According to the jackpot symbol distribution in this embodiment, when the 13R jackpot game is awarded, the second special figure variation game (45/75) is higher than the first special figure variation game (29/75). A jackpot game other than a 7R probability variable jackpot game is awarded with probability. As described above, the total opening time in the 13R jackpot game is advantageously defined because the second special figure variation game is likely to be longer than the first special figure variation game.

  In the jackpot game based on the symbols E to G, I and f to j, the specified number of rounds is set to “2”. Such a jackpot game is a 2R jackpot game in which the total opening time of the jackpot 18 corresponding to one jackpot is relatively short compared to a 13R jackpot game. The jackpot game based on the symbol E is a 2R shortened jackpot game (game for a short time of opening) of the 2R jackpot game, in which the one-time opening time of the jackpot 18 is relatively short. On the other hand, the jackpot game based on the symbols F, G, I, and f to j is a 2R extended jackpot game (per long-time opening game) among the 2R jackpot games, in which the one-time opening time of the jackpot 18 is relatively long. Game).

  Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the symbol E is referred to as “2R shortened probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbols F and f is indicated as “special 2R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbols G and g is referred to as “first 2R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbol h is indicated as “second 2R probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbols I and i is referred to as “first 2R non-probability variable jackpot game”. The jackpot game based on the symbol j is indicated as “second 2R non-probable variation jackpot game”.

  In the 2R jackpot game, the upper limit number of winnings in one round game is set to “9 balls”. In the 2R jackpot game, “1 time” is set as the number of times the grand prize winning opening 18 is opened in each round game.

  In addition, in the 2R shortened probability variation big hit game, the opening time is “0.020 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “0.3 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “12.736 ( Sec) ”is set. On the other hand, in the 2R extended jackpot game, the opening time is “0.020 (seconds)”, the round game time of one round game is “25 (seconds)”, and the ending time is “0.936 (seconds). ) ”Is set. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the interval time between rounds (inter-round interval) in the 2R jackpot game is set to “2.0 (seconds)”.

  After the completion of the 2R shortened probability variation big hit game, the special 2R probability variation big hit game, the first 2R probability variation big hit game, or the second 2R probability variable big hit game, the probability variation state is given regardless of the gaming state at the time of winning the big hit lottery. The On the other hand, after the end of the first 2R non-probable big hit game or the second 2R non-probable big hit game, the probable state is not given regardless of the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery (the non-probable state is given ) In addition, after the 2R jackpot game is over, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is a non-variable state, the variable state is not given ("0" shown in FIG. 2). On the other hand, after the 2R shortened probability variation big hit game or the special 2R probability variation big hit game ends, if the game state at the time of winning the big hit lottery is a shortage state, 10,000 special figure variation games (decorative symbol variation game) ) Is completed, and the change state is given with the change upper limit number of times. In addition, after the first 2R probability variation jackpot game or the first 2R non-probability variation jackpot game is over, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is in a variable state, 50 special figure variation games (decorative drawings) The symbol change state is given until the symbol variation game) is completed. In addition, after the second 2R probability variation jackpot game or the second 2R non-probability variation jackpot game is over, if the game state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery is in a variable state, 40 special figure variation games (decorative drawings) The symbol change state is given until the symbol variation game) is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the 2R shortened jackpot game and the 2R extended jackpot game are distinguishable from the open mode of the big prize opening 18 because the open mode of the big prize port 18 is different. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the 2R extended jackpot game, since the opening mode of the big winning opening 18 is the same, it is impossible to distinguish which big hit from the opening mode of the big winning opening 18. In addition, after the first 2R probability variable big hit game and the first 2R non-probable big hit game are ended, the same upper limit number of time-changed states are given to make it impossible to distinguish which big hit. Similarly, after the end of the second 2R probability variable big hit game and the second 2R non-probable big hit game, the same upper limit number of variable states are given, so it is impossible to distinguish which big hit.

  When a 2R extended jackpot game is awarded in the second special figure variation game, a special 2R probability variable jackpot game is selected with a probability of 2/100, and the first 2R probability variable jackpot game is selected with a probability of 3/100. The second 2R probability variation big hit game is selected with a probability of 2/100. On the other hand, when a 2R extended jackpot game is awarded in the second special figure variation game, the first 2R non-probable big hit game is selected with a probability of 8/100, and the second 2R non-game with a probability of 10/100. Probable big hit game is selected.

  For this reason, after the 2R extended jackpot game is over, if the variable state is ended in 40 variable games, the probability of expected change from the selection probability of the second 2R probability variable big hit game and the second 2R non-probable big hit game Becomes 2/12. In addition, after the 2R extended jackpot game is over, if the shortage state ends in 50 variable games, the probability of expected change is determined from the selection probabilities of the first 2R probability variable big hit game and the first 2R non-probable big hit game. 3/11. In addition, after the end of the 2R extended jackpot game, if the variable state does not end in 51 variable games, it is determined that the probability variable state is given. As a result, the probability that the probability variation state is given increases as the variation state continues, so that the player can recognize the probability variation expectation depending on whether or not the variation state continues.

  In addition, when a 2R extended jackpot game is awarded, there is a case where a probability change state is not given after the end of the game. Further, when the 2R shortened big hit game is awarded, the upper limit number of times of change which is larger or the same as that when the 2R extended big hit game is awarded is selected.

  Further, as described above, according to the distribution of the big hit symbol, the probability of giving the 2R shortened big hit game and the 2R extended big hit game is different between the first special figure changing game and the second special figure changing game. Specifically, in the first special figure fluctuation game (1/100), a 2R shortened big hit game is awarded with a higher probability than the second special figure fluctuation game (0/100), and the second special figure fluctuation game ( 25/100), a 2R extended jackpot game is awarded with a higher probability than the first special figure variation game (24/100).

  Further, in the first special figure variation game, the second 2R probability variable big hit game and the second 2R non-probability big hit game are not given, and in the second special figure fluctuation game, the 2R shortened probability variable big hit game is not given. For this reason, in the first special figure fluctuation game, a larger variable upper limit number of times is determined with a higher probability than in the second special figure fluctuation game. Specifically, in the first special figure variation game (6/100), 10000 is selected as the upper limit number of times of change with a higher probability than the second special figure variation game (2/100). In the second special figure variation game, 40 is selected as the upper limit number of times of change, but in the first special figure change game, 40 times is not selected as the upper limit number of times of change. As described above, the upper limit of the number of times of change is advantageously defined because the first special figure variation game is more likely to be larger than the second special figure variation game.

  In the present embodiment, hits (big hits) based on the symbols A to G, I and a to j are the types of hits. Then, the type of winning (big hit) based on the symbols A to D and a to d to which the 13R big hit game is given becomes the first hit type that is easy to acquire a prize ball during the big hit game. The big hits based on the symbols A to D and a to d are a plurality of types of first hits that cause a difference in the number of winning balls in the big hit game. The 13R jackpot game of this embodiment is substantially 7R probability variable jackpot game (design D, d) <jump-up jackpot game (design B, b), step-up jackpot game (design C, c) <13R special probability jackpot game In the order of (symbol A, a), it is set as a big hit game that is easy to obtain a prize ball during the big hit game. The jump-up jackpot game and the step-up jackpot game are round-games that include a short-time opening of the big prize opening 18, and as a bonus game that is difficult to obtain a prize ball compared to the 13R special probability variable jackpot game. Positioned. On the other hand, the 7R-probable jackpot game is a jackpot game that is the hardest to win a prize ball during the jackpot game among the 13R jackpot games because the big win 18 is opened for a short time from the eighth round game. . In the present embodiment, the winning type based on the symbols E to G, I, and f to j to which 2R jackpot game is given is obtained during the jackpot game rather than the first winning type. It becomes a second per seed that is difficult to break. In addition, it is easy to acquire a prize ball because the number of winning balls is different depending on the number of round games (13R and 2R) constituting the big hit game between the first hit type and the second hit type. Or whether it is difficult to win a prize ball.

In addition, in the small hit game based on the symbol K or the symbol k, the winning upper limit number (count number) is set to “9 balls”.
In the small hit game, “0 (seconds)” is set as the opening time, and “12.764 (seconds)” is set as the ending time. In addition, in the small hit game, “twice” is set as the number of times of opening of the big winning opening 18. In the small hit game, the opening time of the first opening and the second opening is set to “0.3 (seconds)”, and the interval time between the first opening and the second opening is “2. “0 (seconds)” is set. Thus, in the small hit game, the opening / closing time from the first opening to the second closing is “2.6 (seconds)” consisting of “0.3 (seconds) +2.0 (seconds) +0.3 (seconds)”. ) ”. And from the first round of the jump-up jackpot game to the second closure, from the first round opening of the 2R shortened probable big hit game to the second round closure, the first round of the first game of the small hit game From the opening to the second closing, the opening mode (opening time, number of opening times) of the special winning opening 18 is the same.

  In the small hit, the game state after the end of the small hit game is continued in the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery. In other words, in the small hit, if the probability variation state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the probability variation state is continuously given even after the small hit game is finished, while if the probability variation state is not granted, the small hit game is ended. The probability variation state is not given later. In addition, in the small hit, if the short state is given at the time of winning the small hit lottery, the short state is continuously given even after the end of the small hit game. No change state is given after the game ends. In the present embodiment, the type of hit (small hit) based on the symbols K and k to which the small hit game is given is the second hit type that is less likely to win a prize ball during the big hit game than the first hit type. become.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 30 that controls the entire pachinko gaming machine is disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. Further, an overall control board 31, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and a sound control board 34 are disposed on the rear side of the machine. The overall control board 31 comprehensively controls the display control board 32, the lamp control board 33, and the sound control board 34 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30. The display control board 32 is based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31, and the display mode of the effect display device 11 (display images such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.) ) To control. The lamp control board 33 controls the light emission mode (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of the decorative lamp 23 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31. . The voice control board 34 controls the voice output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 24 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 30 and the overall control board 31.

Here, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the overall control board 31, and the display control board 32 will be described below.
First, the main control board 30 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a for executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b for storing a main control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control capable of writing and reading necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. The main control CPU 30a is connected to various switches SW1 to SW4 so that detection signals output by detecting the game balls can be input. The main control CPU 30a includes a first special symbol display device 12a, a second special symbol display device 12b, a first special symbol hold display device 13a, a second special symbol hold display device 13b, a normal symbol display device 20, The symbol hold display device 21, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid SOL1, and the special prize opening solenoid SOL2 are connected.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a uses various random numbers such as a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, a small hit pattern distribution random number, a universal pattern determination random number, and the like. A random number update process (random number generation process) is executed to update the value of each at predetermined intervals. The winning determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination) and the small hit lottery (small hit determination). The special figure distribution random number is a random number used when determining a special figure that becomes a big hit symbol. The reach determination random number is a reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of a big hit lottery when the big hit is not won, or when the small hit lottery is not won for the big win It is a random number used in. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when a variation pattern is selected. The random number for small hit symbol distribution is a random number used when determining the type of special symbol as the small hit symbol. The random number for judgment per common figure is a random number used in lottery per common figure. 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 various determination values (a big hit determination value, a small hit determination value, a reach determination value, a normal hit determination value, etc.). The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values (a total of 1583 different integers from 0 to 1582) that the hit determination random number can take. In the present embodiment, four values are set as the jackpot determination values for the uncertain change state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 4/1583. On the other hand, in this embodiment, 40 values are set as the jackpot determination values for the probability variation state, and the probability of winning in the jackpot lottery is 40/1583.

  The small hit determination value is a determination value used in the small hit lottery, and is determined so as not to overlap with the big hit determination value from numerical values (1583 total integers from 0 to 1582) that the hit determination random number can take. ing. In the present embodiment, nine values are set as the small hitting determination values for the small hitting lottery based on the special figure 1 (first reserved memory number), while in the special figure 2 (second reserved memory number). Two values are set as the small hit determination values for the small hit lottery based. Accordingly, the probability of winning in the small hit lottery of FIG. 1 is 9/1583, and the probability of winning in the small hit lottery of FIG. 2 is 2/1582. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the lottery lottery shown in FIG. 2 is set to be lower than the winning probability of the lottery lottery shown in FIG. In other words, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in FIG. 1 is set to be higher than the winning probability of the small hitting lottery in FIG. The reach determination value is a determination value used in internal lottery (reach determination) on whether or not to form a reach when determining a loss, and is a numerical value that can be taken by a random number for reach determination (all 239 up to 238) It is determined from the integers of the street).

  The determination value per common map is a determination value used in a lottery per general map, and is determined from numerical values that can be determined by a random number for determination per general map (a total of 233 integers from 0 to 232). In the present embodiment, 15 values are set as the per-normal map determination values for the non-variable short state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per general map is 15/233. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, 232 values are set as the per-normal figure determination values for the variable state, and the probability of winning in the lottery per common figure is 232/233.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns. The variation pattern is the base of effects (display effects, light-emitting effects, audio effects) from the start of the change of the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) until the symbols (special illustrations and decorations) are confirmed and stopped. The variation content (production content) and the variation time (production time) of the symbol variation game can be specified. In this embodiment, the plurality of types of variation patterns are classified into variation patterns for hit variation, variation patterns for outlier reach variation, and variation patterns for outlier variation. The winning variation is a variation performed when winning a big hit lottery or a small hit lottery. In the hit fluctuation, the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the winning variation, in the symbol variation game by the decorative drawing, the big hit symbol or the probability variation suggestion symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Note that, in a symbol variation game with a decorative drawing, a jackpot symbol or a probability variation suggestion symbol may be derived through a reach effect.

  The loss reach variation is performed when the reach lottery is won without winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery, and finally the lost symbols are displayed in a fixed stoppage in the special figure changing game. On the other hand, in the outlier reach variation, in the symbol variation game with decoration, the reach symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. The loss variation is performed when none of the big win lottery, the small hit lottery, or the reach lottery is won, and finally, in the special figure changing game, the lost symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. On the other hand, in the case of deviation variation, in the symbol variation game based on the decorative drawing, the deviation symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state without reaching reach. In the special figure fluctuation game, when the fluctuation of the special figure is started, the fluctuation of the special figure is continued until the fluctuation time elapses without performing the reach effect. There are a plurality of types of variation patterns for hit variation, outlier reach variation, and outlier variation, and one of them is selected.

Here, the fluctuation pattern in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.
The fluctuation pattern of this embodiment is roughly divided into fluctuation contents of a normal fluctuation system and fluctuation contents of a special fluctuation system. The variation content includes a variation cycle including a variation start of a symbol and a plurality of columns of variation stop in the symbol variation game. The fluctuation content of the normal fluctuation system is composed of one fluctuation cycle. On the other hand, the fluctuation content of the special fluctuation system is composed of one or a plurality of fluctuation cycles.

  FIG. 5 shows variation patterns for hit variation and off-reach variation that can be selected when the symbol variation game in the non-variable state is executed. These variation patterns are variation patterns that can be selected in common in each of the symbol variation games shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.

  In the present embodiment, seven types of variation patterns TP6 to TP12 are prepared as variation patterns that can specify the variation contents of the normal variation system. The variation pattern TP6 is a variation pattern for winning variation, and the variation content is a state transition variation that suggests that there is a possibility that the gaming state may change due to winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery. Has been. The variation patterns TP7 and TP8 are variation patterns for hit variation and outlier reach variation, respectively, and the content of the variation is normal reach variation. The normal reach variation is an effect that derives the design (decorative drawing) of the middle row that becomes the third stop row by stopping the fluctuation of the middle row in the reach production. The variation patterns TP9 and TP10 are variation patterns for hit variation and outlier reach variation, respectively, and the variation contents are character reach variation. The character reach variation is an effect of deriving the middle row of symbols (decorative drawing), which is the third stop row, in accordance with the action of a predetermined character in the reach production. The variation patterns TP11 and TP12 are variation patterns for the hit variation and the outreach reach variation, respectively, and the content of the variation is the military command reach variation. The warrior reach variation is an effect of deriving a middle row of symbols (decorative drawing), which is the third stop row, in accordance with the movement of the military commander in the reach production. In this embodiment, for the warrior reach fluctuation, four fluctuation contents with different appearing military commanders are set. The military commanders appearing in the fluctuation contents of the military commander reach change are military commanders X1, X2, X3, and X4, and these military commanders X1 to X4 are four first type decoration diagrams among seven types of first type decoration diagrams. It is considered a motif. Specifically, a decoration with the number [1] added is the military commander X1, a decoration with the number [2] added is the military commander X2, a decoration with the number [5] added is the military commander X3, and the number [ 7] is added with the military commander X4 as a motif. Note that the character appearing in the character reach variation is a character different from the character appearing in the warrior reach variation.

  In the present embodiment, eleven types of variation patterns TP13 to TP23 are prepared as variation patterns that can specify the variation content of the special variation system. The fluctuation patterns TP13 to TP18 are the contents of fluctuations in pseudo two times (pseudo 2 in the figure) including two fluctuation cycles. The variation patterns TP13 and TP14 are variation patterns for hit variation and outlier reach variation, respectively, and the second variation cycle is normal reach variation. The variation patterns TP15 and TP16 are variation patterns for hit variation and outlier reach variation, respectively, and the second variation cycle is defined as character reach variation. The variation patterns TP17 and TP18 are variation patterns for hit variation and out-of-bound reach variation, respectively, and the second variation cycle is a military command reach variation.

  The fluctuation patterns TP19 to TP22 are the contents of fluctuations of pseudo three times (pseudo 3 in the figure) including three fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation pattern TP19 is a fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation, and the third fluctuation cycle is a normal reach fluctuation. The variation pattern TP20 is a variation pattern for hit variation, and the third variation cycle is a character reach variation. The variation patterns TP21 and TP22 are variation patterns for hit variation and out-of-bound reach variation, respectively, and the third variation cycle is a military command reach variation.

  The fluctuation pattern TP23 has pseudo four times (pseudo 4 in the figure) of fluctuation contents including four fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation pattern TP23 is a fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation, and the fourth fluctuation cycle is the full rotation reach fluctuation. The full rotation reach variation is an effect of deriving one symbol combination by variably displaying each symbol sequence in a state where all symbol sequences are the same symbol (a state where a symbol combination of big hits is formed). In the present embodiment, the full rotation reach variation is positioned as a big hit finalizing effect that can recognize the big hit positively by its appearance.

  FIG. 6 shows variation patterns for loss variation that can be selected when the symbol variation game in the non-variable state is executed. These variation patterns are variation patterns that can be selected in common in each of the symbol variation games shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.

  In this embodiment, five types of variation patterns TP1 to TP5 are prepared as variation patterns that can specify the variation content of the normal variation system. The variation contents of the variation patterns TP1, TP2, and TP3 are a normal variation, a shortened variation, and a super shortened variation, respectively. The normal variation is performed by stopping the variation according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column) after the start of the symbol variation game. This is an effect that derives. The shortening variation is an effect in which the variation time is set shorter than the normal variation, and the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing to derive a symbol (decorative drawing) in each symbol sequence. The super shortening variation is an effect in which the variation time is set shorter than the shortening variation, and the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing to derive a symbol (decorative diagram) in each symbol sequence.

  The variation content of the variation pattern TP4 is state transition variation. The state transition variation change is a variation that is executed in the same manner as the state transition variation, and is performed when the final effect (gase effect), that is, the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery is not won. . The variation content of the variation pattern TP5 is a pseudo-gase variation. The pseudo-gase fluctuation is an effect (gase effect) that is configured by a single fluctuation cycle, looks like a pseudo-change, and is finally shifted.

  FIG. 7 shows variation patterns for hit variation that can be selected when the symbol variation game in the variable state is executed. These variation patterns are variation patterns that can be selected in common in each of the symbol variation games shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.

  In this embodiment, three types of variation patterns HP4 to HP6 are prepared as variation patterns that can specify the variation content of the normal variation system. The variation pattern HP4 is a variation pattern for hit variation, and the content of the variation is a state transition variation. The variation patterns HP5 and HP6 are variation patterns for hit variation, and the variation pattern HP5 is a variation per battle reach dominant, while the variation pattern HP6 is a variation per battle reach inferiority. ing. The variation per battle reach dominance is an effect of deriving a middle row of symbols (decorative drawing) that will eventually become the third stop row when the battle progresses with an advantageous development over the enemy army and the victory of the own army. Fluctuation per battle reach inferiority is an effect that leads to the middle row of symbols (decorative drawing) that will eventually become the third stop row when the battle progresses with a disadvantageous development compared to the enemy army and withdraws from the army.

  In the present embodiment, six types of variation patterns HP7 to HP12 are prepared as variation patterns that can specify the variation content of the special variation system. The fluctuation patterns TP7 and HP8 are the contents of fluctuations in a pseudo one time (pseudo 1 in the figure) including one fluctuation cycle. The variation patterns HP7 and HP8 are variation patterns for each variation, and the first variation cycle is a variation per battle reach superiority and a variation per battle reach inferiority. The fluctuation patterns HP9 and HP10 have pseudo-two times (pseudo-2 in the figure) fluctuation contents including two fluctuation cycles. The variation patterns HP9 and HP10 are variation patterns for each variation, and the second variation cycle is a variation per battle reach dominant and a variation per battle reach inferior. The fluctuation pattern HP11 is the contents of fluctuation three times (pseudo 3 in the figure) including three fluctuation cycles. The fluctuation pattern HP11 is a fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation, and the third fluctuation cycle is a fluctuation per battle reach dominant. The fluctuation pattern HP12 has pseudo four times (pseudo 4 in the figure) of fluctuation contents including four fluctuation cycles. The variation pattern HP12 is a variation pattern for hit variation, and the fourth variation cycle is a variation per battle reach dominant.

  FIG. 8 (a) shows a variation pattern for deviation variation that can be selected when the symbol variation game based on the special figure 1 is executed in the variable state. On the other hand, FIG. 8 (b) shows a variation pattern for deviation variation that can be selected when the symbol variation game based on the special figure 2 is executed in the variable state.

  In the present embodiment, three types of variation patterns HP1 to HP3 are prepared as variation patterns that can specify the variation content of the normal variation system. The variation content of the variation pattern HP1 is an ultrashort variation at the time of variation. The ultra-short variation at the time of variable time is set shorter than the ultra-short variation (variation pattern TP3), and the variation of each symbol sequence is stopped at almost the same timing, and the symbol (decorative diagram) is derived to each symbol sequence. It is a production to do. In the present embodiment, the variation pattern HP1 is set to have the shortest variation time among all the variation patterns.

  The fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern HP2 is long fluctuation. In the long variation, after the symbol variation game is started, the symbols (decorative diagrams) of each symbol sequence are stopped according to a predetermined variation stop order (in this embodiment, left column → right column → middle column). This is an effect that derives. Further, the fluctuation time of the long fluctuation is set shorter than the normal fluctuation (fluctuation pattern TP1) and longer than the shortening fluctuation (variation pattern TP2). In the fluctuation pattern HP3, the fluctuation content is assumed to be a gasse sign fluctuation. The Gase predictor fluctuation is an effect that is finally deviated from the execution of the suggestion effect suggesting the development to the battle reach without developing into the battle reach. It should be noted that, in the fluctuation per battle reach dominance and the fluctuation per battle reach inferiority, the suggestive effect in the same manner as the gasse predictor fluctuation is executed before the battle reach is developed.

FIG. 9 schematically shows the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system and the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system.
FIG. 9A shows the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system including the deviation fluctuation without executing the reach effect. This variation content is composed of one variation cycle. After the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol sequence is stopped sequentially or all at once as the predetermined time elapses. Ends. FIG. 9B shows the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system including the reach fluctuation for executing the reach effect. This variation content is composed of one variation cycle, and after the start of the symbol variation game, the reach symbol combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses and the reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends.

  FIG. 9C shows the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system including a pseudo one-time fluctuation. This variation content is composed of one variation cycle, and after the start of the symbol variation game, the reach symbol combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses and the reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends. FIG. 9D shows the variation contents of the special variation system including the pseudo two-time variation. This variation content is composed of two variation cycles, and normal variation is performed as the first variation cycle after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, after the end of the first fluctuation cycle, the second fluctuation cycle, which is the final fluctuation cycle, starts, a reach combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses, and a reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends with the passage of time.

  FIG. 9E shows the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system including the pseudo three fluctuations. This variation content is composed of three variation cycles, and normal variation is performed as the first and second variation cycles after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, after the end of the second fluctuation cycle, the third fluctuation cycle, which is the final fluctuation cycle, is started, and the reach symbol combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses, and the reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends with the passage of. FIG. 9F shows the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system including pseudo four fluctuations. This variation content is composed of four variation cycles, and normal variation is performed as the first to third variation cycles after the start of the symbol variation game. Then, after the end of the third fluctuation cycle, the fourth fluctuation cycle, which is the final fluctuation cycle, starts, a reach combination is derived as the predetermined time elapses, and a reach effect is executed. The symbol variation game ends with the passage of time.

  As shown in FIGS. 9 (c) to 9 (f), one symbol variation game with pseudo variation includes one symbol variation game in internal control and a plurality of symbol variation games continuously performed. It is made as if it were expressed in a pseudo-direction. That is, one symbol variation game with pseudo variation is executed for one start-up holding ball. In the symbol variation game with pseudo variation in the present embodiment, the deviation symbol is derived in the variation cycle before the final variation cycle, and the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in these variation cycles. . In the symbol variation game with pseudo variation, the reach is formed only in the final variation cycle, while the reach is not formed in the variation cycle before the final variation cycle. In addition, during each variation cycle of the pseudo variation, a notification effect (dedicated effect) for notifying the player that the variation is a pseudo variation is performed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the variation content of the symbol variation game is a pseudo variation. Note that the fluctuation contents of the fluctuation patterns HP5 and HP6 (normal fluctuation system) and the fluctuation patterns HP7 and HP8 (special fluctuation system) shown in FIG. 7 are each composed of one fluctuation cycle. It is distinguished by the presence or absence. Further, in the pseudo variation, the normal variation performed in the variation cycle before the final variation cycle has the same variation time. Thereby, the player cannot discriminate the number of fluctuation cycles from the length of the fluctuation time. In addition, in the case of executing a re-variation effect after stopping a specific symbol combination (a combination of jackpots and chances) once in a variation cycle, only the re-variation effect is included. Do not count as one fluctuation cycle.

Next, the overall control board 31 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The overall control board 31 has an overall control CPU 31a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b that stores an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and overall control that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 31c is provided. The general control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, a display control board 32, a lamp control board 33, and an audio control board 34 are connected to the overall control CPU 31a. When receiving various control commands, the overall control CPU 31a executes various controls based on the overall control program.

Next, the display control board 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.
The display control board 32 has a display control CPU 32a for executing a display control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 32b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 32a, and a display capable of writing and reading necessary data. A control RAM 32c is provided. The display control ROM 32b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters and characters). The display control RAM 32c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the display operation of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the effect display device 11 is connected to the display control CPU 32a. When various control commands are input, the display control CPU 32a executes various controls based on the display control program.

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 14 based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start opening switch SW1. When the determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the first reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the first reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the first reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the first reserved memory number (added “1”) controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated first updated memory number (after addition). To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the first hold designation command instructing the first hold storage number after addition to the transmission buffer so as to output to the overall control CPU 31a. The first hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the first reserved storage number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a acquires each value of a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a small hit symbol distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

  On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the first start winning opening 14, or when the game ball has won the first start winning opening 14, but the first reserved memory number is not less than "4", the main control CPU 30a Based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start opening switch SW2, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the second start winning opening 15. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the second reserved storage number stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. When the second reserved memory number is not less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the second reserved memory number. The main control CPU 30a that has updated the second reserved memory number ("1" added) controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated second updated memory number (after addition). To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the second hold designation command instructing the second hold storage number after addition to the transmission buffer so as to output to the overall control CPU 31a. The second hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and acquires various random number values from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the values in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the second reserved storage number. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a acquires each value of a hit determination random number, a special figure distribution random number, a reach determination random number, a variation pattern distribution random number, and a small hit symbol distribution random number. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described below.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the symbol variation game is being executed or whether the big hit game is being executed. If this determination result is affirmative (during a variable game or a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in a variable game and not in a big hit game), the main control CPU 30a has the second reserved memory number stored in the main control RAM 30c “0”. The second hold determination process for determining whether or not the value is larger than the threshold value is executed. When the second reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the second special figure variable game being held, so the special symbol change process assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation game is to be executed is set in the flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the second reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the second special symbol hold display device 13b so as to display the updated (after subtraction) second reserved memory number. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the second hold designation command instructing the second hold storage number after the subtraction to the transmission buffer so as to output to the overall control CPU 31a. The second hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of a random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the second reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the second reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not both values match (hit a lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state from a setting value of a probability variation flag described later. Then, in the case of the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state to perform a jackpot determination with a high probability of winning. On the other hand, in the case of the non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination value for the non-probability change state to perform a big hit determination with a low probability of winning. In the present embodiment, a common value is used for the jackpot determination value in the first special figure variation game (special figure 1) and the second special figure fluctuation game (special figure 2).

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a hit variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, 2 The big hit symbol is determined as the special symbol 2 (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12b. In the present embodiment, since the winning type is associated with the special figure, the winning type is determined by determining the special figure. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a changes to the current gaming state (whether or not it is a variable state) determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (special type) in the special figure 2 and a set value of an operation flag described later. Based on this, the variation pattern for hit variation is selected and determined. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for hit variation shown in FIG. 5 in the non-variable state, and selects the variation pattern for hit variation shown in FIG. 7 in the variable state. To do. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  In addition, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination associated with the second reserved storage number with the small hit determination value, and whether both values match. Make a small hit judgment (small lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a uses the small hit determination value for the special figure 2 to perform the small hit determination with a low probability of winning. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a small hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a hit variation. In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the small hit symbol distribution random number value associated with the second reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the small hit symbol distribution random number value. Thus, a small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines a current gaming state (whether or not it is a variable state) based on a setting value of an operation flag described later, and selects a variation pattern for hit variation based on the determination result. And decide. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for hit variation shown in FIG. 5 in the non-changed state, and selects the change pattern for hit change shown in FIG. 7 in the changed state. . When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hit determination random number is not a big hit or small hit value. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines the current gaming state (whether or not it is a variable state) based on a setting value of an operation flag described later. Then, in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the second reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, Reach determination (reach lottery) is performed to determine whether the values match. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10B, the main control CPU 30a is in any state where the current gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability in the diagram) or a non-probability variation state (low probability in the diagram). Even so, reach determination is performed using the same reach determination value. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination of FIG. 2 with a winning probability of 20/239. Note that the number “0-7” shown in FIG. 10B indicates the total value of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number after subtraction, which is subtracted with the start of the symbol variation game.

  On the other hand, in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a executes a later-described deviation variation process without performing reach determination. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation that is finally lost in the symbol fluctuation game based on the special figure 2 does not appear in the variable state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the jackpot can be definitely recognized at the time when reach variation occurs (when the reach symbol combination is derived) in the variable state. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, a variation pattern for shift reach variation is not prepared as a variation pattern that can be selected in the variable state.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a reach variation process for causing the symbol variation game to be out of reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not a special symbol 2 to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b. Subsequently, since the main control CPU 30a is in the non-variable state, the variation pattern of the detachment reach variation shown in FIG. 5 is selected and determined. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends. In the present embodiment, the reach variation process for special figure 2 is performed only in the non-variable state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a deviation variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a deviation variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as the special figure 2 to be displayed on the second special symbol display device 12b to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines the current gaming state (changed state) based on the value of the reserved memory number after subtraction, which is subtracted in accordance with the execution of the special symbol start process, and the setting value of the operation flag described later. On the basis of whether or not it is a state, a variation pattern for deviation variation is selected and determined. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a uses the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number as the reserved memory number in the non-variable state, and uses the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation shown in FIG. select. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for the deviation variation shown in FIG. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  When the determination result of the second hold determination process described above is negative (the second hold storage number is not “1” or more), the main control CPU 30a stores the first hold stored in the main control RAM 30c. A first hold determination process is performed to determine whether or not the stored number is greater than “0”. When the first reserved memory number is “1” or more, the main control CPU 30a has the first special figure variation game being held, so the special symbol variation process assigned to the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation game is to be executed is set in the flag. Then, the main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” from the first reserved memory number, and controls the display content of the first special symbol hold display device 13a so as to display the updated (after subtraction) first reserved memory number. To do. Further, the main control CPU 30a sets the first hold designation command instructing the first hold storage number after the subtraction to the transmission buffer so as to output to the overall control CPU 31a. The first hold designation command is output in the control cycle from the next cycle.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the random number for hit determination stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the first reserved storage number. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the hit determination random number associated with the first reserved storage number with the jackpot determination value, and determines whether or not the two values match (a jackpot lottery). At this time, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the current gaming state is a probability variation state from a setting value of a probability variation flag described later. Then, in the case of the probability variation state, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination value for the probability variation state to perform a jackpot determination with a high probability of winning. On the other hand, in the case of the non-probability change state, the main control CPU 30a uses the jackpot determination value for the non-probability change state to perform a big hit determination with a low probability of winning.

  When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a big hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a hit variation. In the big hit variation process, the main control CPU 30a reads the value of the special figure distribution random number associated with the first reserved memory number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the value of the special figure distribution random number, One special symbol display device 12a determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol 1 (final stop symbol) to be confirmed and stopped. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines the current gaming state (whether or not it is a variable state) to be determined based on the type of jackpot symbol (special type) in FIG. Based on this, the variation pattern for hit variation is selected and determined. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for hit variation shown in FIG. 5 in the non-variable state, and selects the variation pattern for hit variation shown in FIG. 7 in the variable state. To do. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  If the determination result of the big hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the random number for hit determination associated with the first reserved storage number with the small hit determination value, and whether both values match. A small hit judgment is made. At this time, the main control CPU 30a uses the small hit determination value for FIG. 1 to perform a small hit determination (small hit lottery) with a high probability of winning. When the determination result of the small hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a small hit variation process for executing a symbol variation game that is a small hit variation. In the small hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a reads the small hit symbol distribution random number value associated with the first reserved storage number from the main control RAM 30c, and based on the small hit symbol distribution random number value. Thus, the small hit symbol is determined as the special symbol 1 to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines a current gaming state (whether or not it is a variable state) based on a setting value of an operation flag described later, and selects a variation pattern for hit variation based on the determination result. And decide. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern for hit variation shown in FIG. 5 in the non-changed state, and selects the change pattern for hit change shown in FIG. 7 in the changed state. . When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the small hit determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a determines that the hit determination random number is not a big hit or small hit value. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines the current gaming state (whether or not it is a variable state) based on a setting value of an operation flag described later. In the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a reads the reach determination random number value associated with the first reserved storage number, compares the reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, Reach determination (reach lottery) is performed to determine whether the values match. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, the main control CPU 30a is in any state where the current gaming state is a probability change state (high probability in the figure) or a non-probability change state (low probability in the figure). Even so, reach determination is performed using the same reach determination value. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a performs reach determination by setting different probabilities based on the value of the reserved memory number after subtraction subtracted in accordance with the execution of the special symbol start process. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a uses the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number as the reserved memory number. Then, the main control CPU 30a performs the reach determination in FIG. 1 with a winning probability of 36/239 when the number of reserved memories is “0, 1”, and when the number of reserved memories is “2”. It is performed with a winning probability of 16/239, and with a winning probability of 3/239 when the number of reserved memories is “3-7”. On the other hand, in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a executes a later-described deviation variation process without performing reach determination. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation that is finally lost in the symbol fluctuation game based on the special figure 1 does not appear in the variable state.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a executes a reach variation process for causing the symbol variation game to be out of reach variation. In the reach variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a symbol that is not the special symbol 1 to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a. Subsequently, since the main control CPU 30a is in the non-variable state, it selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for fluctuation reach fluctuation shown in FIG. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends. In the present embodiment, the reach variation process for special figure 1 is performed only in the non-variable state.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of reach determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a executes a deviation variation process for executing a symbol variation game that causes a deviation variation. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a deviation symbol as the special figure 1 to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 12a with a fixed stop. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a determines the current gaming state (changed state) based on the value of the reserved memory number after subtraction, which is subtracted in accordance with the execution of the special symbol start process, and the setting value of the operation flag described later. On the basis of whether or not it is a state, a variation pattern for deviation variation is selected and determined. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 30a uses the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number as the reserved memory number in the non-variable state, and uses the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation shown in FIG. select. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the first reserved memory number as the reserved memory number and selects the variation pattern for the deviation variation shown in FIG. When the main control CPU 30a selects the variation pattern, the special symbol start process ends.

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern, in a process different from the special symbol start process, generates a control command generated according to the determination items of the special symbol start process at a predetermined timing. To the overall control CPU 31a). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a special figure designation command for designating a special figure and then outputs the fluctuation pattern designation command. The main control CPU 30a then outputs an all symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (the symbol fixed stop display) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  In the present embodiment, based on the main control program, the main control CPU 30a that performs a winning lottery (big hit lottery and small hit lottery) for whether or not to win in the special symbol start process, Function). Further, in the present embodiment, based on the main control program, in the special symbol input process, the game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 14 and the second starting winning opening 15 are stored as start hold balls (holding storage number). The main control RAM 30c functions as a holding storage unit. In the present embodiment, the type of jackpot is determined by determining the special figure, and whether or not the probability variation state is to be given is determined. Therefore, the main control CPU 30a that determines the special figure has the probability variation. It functions as a determination means.

  Next, the variation pattern determination method in the special symbol start process and the variation pattern distribution mode for each gaming state will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, based on the main control program, the main control CPU 30a that selects the variation content of the symbol variation game according to the following determination method functions as a selection means (variation content selection means).

  In selecting the variation pattern, the main control CPU 30a acquires the primary distribution random number value and the secondary distribution random number value as the variation pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 30c. The value of the random number for primary distribution is a random number for selecting the type of variation content of the variation pattern that can be selected for each type. In the present embodiment, as the types of variation contents of the variation pattern in the non-variable state, as shown in FIG. One of “pseudo 3 times (pseudo 3 in the figure)” and “pseudo 4 times (pseudo 4 in the figure)” is set. “Normal” indicates the variation content without the pseudo variation, and “Pseudo two times” to “Pseudo four times” indicate the variation content with the pseudo variation. On the other hand, the type of variation content of the variation pattern in the variable state is one for the winning type (in FIG. 7, the variation content is not shown). The value of the random number for secondary distribution is a random number for selecting one fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation patterns classified into the types of fluctuation contents of the fluctuation pattern.

  5 and 7, A to K indicate the types of hits, hit A is "symbol A, a", hit B is "symbol B, b", hit C is "symbol C, c" The hit D corresponds to “symbol D, d”, and the hit E corresponds to “symbol E”. The hit F is “symbol F, f”, the hit G is “symbol G, g”, the hit H is “symbol h”, the hit I is “symbol I, i”, and the hit J is “symbol j”. ”And K correspond to“ symbols K and k ”, respectively. In FIG. 5, the numbers associated with “normal”, “pseudo two times”, “pseudo three times”, and “pseudo four times” which are the types of variation contents of the variation pattern are random numbers for primary distribution. This is the distribution number. In this embodiment, the value of the random number for primary distribution is a numerical value that can take all 241 integers from 0 to 240, and 241 numbers for the variation content that can be selected for each hit type. Are distributed by a predetermined number. Also, in FIGS. 5 to 8, the number associated with each variation pattern is the number of secondary distribution random numbers. In this embodiment, the value of the random number for secondary distribution is a numerical value that can take a total of 251 integers from 0 to 250, and has a variation pattern that can be selected for each hit type (variation content). On the other hand, a predetermined number of 251 numbers are assigned.

  When the main control CPU 30a wins the big hit lottery or the small win lottery in the non-variable short state (see FIG. 5), the main control CPU 30a changes based on the obtained primary distribution random number value according to the type of the win. Identify content types. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a identifies one variation pattern from among the variation patterns associated with the variation content identified earlier, based on the acquired value of the secondary distribution random number, Select a variation pattern. More specifically, when the hit A is determined, the main control CPU 30a determines “normal”, “pseudo 2 times”, “pseudo 3 times” and “pseudo 4” according to the value of the random number for primary distribution. One fluctuation content is specified from the four fluctuation contents of “times”. If “normal” is specified as the variation content, the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern from among the variation patterns TP7, TP9, TP11 associated with the variation content. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, three variation contents of “normal”, “pseudo 2 times”, and “pseudo 3 times” are set for the hits C and D, and the hit B , E to K, one variation content of “normal” is set.

  Further, when the reach lottery is won in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a specifies the type of variation content based on the acquired value of the primary distribution random number. Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a identifies one variation pattern from among the variation patterns associated with the variation content identified earlier, based on the acquired value of the secondary distribution random number, Select a variation pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a specifies one variation content from three variation contents of “normal”, “pseudo 2 times”, and “pseudo 3 times” according to the value of the random number for primary distribution. . If “normal” is specified as the variation content, the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern from among the variation patterns TP8, TP10, TP12 associated with the variation content.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 5, the distribution pattern of variation patterns for hit variation and outlier reach variation in the non-variable state will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, the variation content “pseudo 4 times” is set only for the hit A. In other words, the pseudo four-time variation content in which the number of variation cycles is the maximum is not selected when the reach lottery is won. For this reason, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern TP23 (full rotation reach variation), which is a pseudo four-time variation content, can definitely recognize that it has won the jackpot by its appearance. Furthermore, the variation pattern TP23 which is the pseudo four-time variation content is a variation pattern which can be selected only when the big hit lottery is won and the winning A is determined. Therefore, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern TP23 can definitely recognize that the jackpot game corresponding to the hit A is given by its appearance.

  Further, for the hits A, C, and D, the values of the random numbers for primary distribution are assigned so that the fluctuation contents of “pseudo three times” can be selected more easily than the fluctuation contents of “pseudo two times”. On the other hand, for the outreach reach, the value of the random number for primary distribution is assigned so that the fluctuation contents of “pseudo two times” can be selected more easily than the fluctuation contents of “pseudo three times”. For this reason, in this embodiment, in the non-variable state, the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents including the pseudo fluctuation (the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system) is a big hit when the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the fluctuation contents is large. It is set so that the rate of occurrence is high. More specifically, the pseudo fluctuation that appears in the non-variable short state has a higher jackpot expectation in the order of pseudo 2 times <pseudo 3 times <pseudo 4 times. The jackpot expectation degree is calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of jackpot to the total appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rates in the case of deviation from the appearance rate in the case of jackpot.

  With the above-described configuration, in the non-variable state, the player pays attention to the number of variation cycles when the symbol variation game having the variation content of the pseudo variation is executed. In the present embodiment, the selection ratio is defined only by whether or not the big hit lottery is won for pseudo 2 to 4 times. For this reason, the player changes the sense of expectation for the big hit depending on the number of the fluctuation cycles.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a variation pattern that can be selected for each variation content of “normal”, “pseudo two times”, and “pseudo three times” with respect to the hits A, C, and D in the non-variable state. The same variation pattern is used, and the distribution mode of the random numbers for secondary distribution is also the same mode. For this reason, when the above winning is won, the symbol variation game is executed based on the same variation patterns TP7, TP9, TP11, TP13, TP15, TP17, TP19 to TP21. For this reason, it is difficult to determine which type of game is determined from the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on these variation patterns.

  In the present embodiment, only “normal” is associated as variation content with hits B and E to K in the non-variable state, and only the variation pattern TP6 is selectable as a variation pattern. It is associated. For this reason, when winning the above, the symbol variation game is executed based on the same variation pattern TP6. That is, it is difficult to understand which type of game is determined from the variation content of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern TP6.

Next, a method for determining a variation pattern for hit variation in the variable state will be described.
As in the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a, when winning the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery in the variable state (see FIG. 7), obtains the primary distribution obtained according to the type of winning. The type of variation is specified based on the random number value. Note that there is one type of variation content in each variable state. In addition, the type of fluctuation contents in the variable state is different from the type of fluctuation contents in the non-variable state, and the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system and the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system are not distinguished. Then, the main control CPU 30a identifies one variation pattern from among the variation patterns associated with the variation content previously identified based on the acquired secondary distribution random number value, and the variation Select a pattern. Specifically, when determining the hit A, the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern from the variation patterns HP5, HP7, HP9, HP11, and HP12 associated with the variation content. To do.

In the following, according to FIG. 7, the distribution pattern of the variation pattern for hit variation in the variable state will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, only the hit A is associated with a variation pattern HP12 that is a variation content of pseudo four times. For this reason, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP12 can definitely recognize that it has won the jackpot by its appearance. Furthermore, the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP12 can definitely recognize that the big hit game corresponding to the hit A is given by its appearance.

  In the present embodiment, variation patterns HP5, HP7, HP9, and HP11 are associated with hits A, C, and D as selectable variation patterns. On the other hand, these fluctuation patterns HP5, HP7, HP9, and HP11 are not associated with the hits B and E to K. For this reason, the symbol variation game based on these variation patterns HP5, HP7, HP9, and HP11 can definitely recognize that 13R jackpot game is given by the appearance.

  In this embodiment, the distribution mode of the random numbers for secondary distribution is made different for these variation patterns HP5, HP7, HP9, and HP11. More specifically, the random number for secondary distribution is distributed to the variation pattern HP5 in the order of hit A <per win C <per hit D. In addition, the random number for secondary distribution is distributed to the variation pattern HP7 in the order of hit A <per hit D <per hit C. In addition, in the variation pattern HP9, many secondary distribution random numbers are assigned in the order of hit D <per hit A <per hit C. In addition, the variation pattern HP11 is assigned a lot of secondary distribution random numbers in the order of hit D <per C <per A.

  According to the above distribution mode, the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system in the variable state is a hit that is unfavorable for the player out of a plurality of hits (A, C, D in this embodiment) (this implementation) In the form, the ratio of occurrence of hit D) is set to be high. In addition, according to the above-described distribution mode, the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system in the fluctuation state is a plurality of types of hits (in this embodiment, hits A, C, In D), the rate of occurrence of hits that are advantageous to the player (in this embodiment, hits A) is set to be high. In other words, among the jackpots that grant 13R jackpot games, the hit ratio A that is most advantageous for the player increases in the order of pseudo 1 time <pseudo 2 times <pseudo 3 times <pseudo 4 times. . On the other hand, the hit D, which is the most disadvantageous for the player in the jackpot granting the 13R jackpot game, is the ratio of occurrence in the order of pseudo 4 times <pseudo 3 times <pseudo 2 times <pseudo 1 time. Get higher.

  In the present embodiment, only the variation pattern HP4 is associated with the hits B, E, and K as a selectable variation pattern. For this reason, when the above winning is won, the symbol variation game is executed based on the same variation pattern HP4. That is, it is difficult to understand which type of game is determined from the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP4. In the present embodiment, variation patterns HP6, HP8, and HP10 are associated with the hits F to J as selectable variation patterns. For this reason, when winning the above, the symbol variation game is executed based on the same variation pattern HP6, HP8, HP10. That is, it is difficult to determine which type of game is determined from the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns HP6, HP8, and HP10.

  In this embodiment, the distribution mode of the random numbers for secondary distribution is made different for these variation patterns HP6, HP8, and HP10. More specifically, in the variation pattern HP6, more random values for secondary distribution are assigned to hits I and J which are non-probable big hits than hits F to H which are probable big hits. In addition, in the variation patterns HP8 and HP10, more secondary distribution random numbers are assigned to hits F to H which are probable big hits than hits I and J which are non-probable big hits. In addition, a lot of secondary distribution random numbers are assigned to the above-mentioned symbols in the order of the fluctuation pattern HP10 <the fluctuation pattern HP8 <the fluctuation pattern HP6.

  According to the above distribution mode, the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system in the variable state is a hit that is unfavorable for the player among a plurality of hits (F-J in this embodiment), that is, a non-probable change big hit. In the case of, the selection ratio is set to be higher than in the case of the probable big hit.

  Further, according to the above distribution mode, the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system in the variable state is such that the ratio of occurrence of the big hit corresponding to the hits F to J is lowered with the increase of the fluctuation cycle. Is set. And when the frequency | count of a fluctuation cycle exceeds 3 times (1st predetermined frequency), the ratio by which the big hit corresponding to hit FJ is generated is set to zero. In addition, in the case of non-probable large hits (in this embodiment, hits I and J), the ratio of selecting the variation content that makes the number of variation cycles 3 times (second predetermined number) or more is set to zero. As a result, when the number of fluctuation cycles reaches three, it can be definitely recognized that a probable big hit is achieved. Further, when the number of variable cycles reaches three, it can be definitely recognized that a 13R big hit game is awarded. Further, according to the above-described distribution mode, in the case of an uncertain change big hit, if the number of fluctuation cycles is less than 3, the ratio of selecting the fluctuation contents including two fluctuation cycles is set lower than one. As a result, as the number of fluctuation cycles increases, the proportion of occurrence of uncertain change big hits decreases.

  Also, according to the above distribution mode, the selection ratio for selecting the fluctuation pattern for hit fluctuation during the variable state is a ratio of selecting the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system rather than the ratio of selecting the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system. Is better. The variation content of the special variation system may include a plurality of variation cycles, and the variation time tends to be long. For this reason, in the variable state, the time efficiency can be improved by increasing the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system as the fluctuation pattern for the hit fluctuation. In the present embodiment, during the variable state, the variation content of the special variation system having a long variation time can be selected only when the big hit lottery is won. For this reason, it is possible to suppress a decrease in time efficiency due to the appearance of the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system that eventually becomes a deviation.

Next, a method for determining a variation pattern for deviation variation in the non-variable state will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery, the small hit lottery, or the reach lottery in the non-changeable state (see FIG. 6), the main control CPU 30a obtains it according to the reserved memory number (total value) The type of variation content is identified based on the value of the random number for primary distribution. Note that there is one type of variation content. Then, the main control CPU 30a identifies one variation pattern from among the variation patterns associated with the variation content previously identified based on the acquired secondary distribution random number value, and the variation Select a pattern. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern from among the variation patterns TP1, TP4, TP5 associated with the variation content when the number of reserved memories is zero (0).

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 6, the distribution pattern of the variation pattern for the deviation variation in the non-variable state will be described in detail.
In the present embodiment, variation patterns TP1, TP4, TP5 are associated as variation patterns that can be selected when the number of reserved memories is “0, 1”, and secondary to the variation pattern TP1 (normal variation). The distribution random numbers are distributed most frequently (about 94%). In the present embodiment, the variation patterns TP1, TP2, TP4, and TP5 are associated with the variation patterns TP1, TP2, TP4, and TP5 as the variation patterns that can be selected when the number of reserved storages is “2”. The random number for the next distribution is distributed most (approximately 97%). In the present embodiment, the variation patterns TP1, TP3, and TP4 are associated with the variation pattern TP3 (super shortened variation) as the variation patterns that can be selected in the case of the reserved storage number “3-7”. The random number for secondary distribution is distributed most (approximately 98%). With this distribution mode, during the non-variable state, the proportion of the variation pattern TP3 with the shortest variation time selected among the variation patterns for loss variation increases as the number of reserved storage increases. This promotes digestion of the starting and holding ball.

Next, a method for determining a variation pattern for deviation variation in the variable state will be described.
When the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit lottery or the small hit lottery in the variable state (see FIG. 6), the primary distribution acquired according to the number of stored storage (individual value) at that time Specify the type of variation based on the random number value. Note that there is one type of variation content. Then, the main control CPU 30a identifies one variation pattern from among the variation patterns associated with the variation content previously identified based on the acquired secondary distribution random number value, and the variation Select a pattern. Specifically, when the first reserved storage number is zero (0), the main control CPU 30a selects one variation pattern from among the variation patterns HP1 to HP3 associated with the variation content.

Hereinafter, according to FIG. 8, the distribution pattern of the variation pattern for the deviation variation in the variation state will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) and 8 (b), in the distribution pattern of the variation pattern for outlier variation corresponding to the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, in the case of the reserved storage numbers “0” and “1-3”. The change patterns HP1 to HP3 are associated as selectable change patterns. In the distribution mode shown in FIG. 1, in both cases of the reserved storage numbers “0” and “1-3”, the random number for secondary distribution is distributed most with respect to the variation pattern HP2 (long variation). (About 97%). On the other hand, in the distribution mode shown in FIG. 2, when the reserved storage number is “0”, the random number for secondary distribution is distributed most (about 97%) with respect to the variation pattern HP2 (long variation). In the case of the reserved storage number “1-3”, the secondary distribution random numbers are most frequently distributed (about 87%) with respect to the variation pattern HP1 (ultra short variation at the time of variation).

  According to the above distribution mode, during the variable state, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation corresponding to the special figure 2 is determined when the second reserved memory number (starting hold ball) remains at least one ball at the start of the game. The ratio of selecting the variation pattern HP1 in which the variation time is set shorter than the variation pattern TP3 having the shortest variation time that can be selected in the non-variable state is increased. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment causes the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 2 to be executed in preference to the symbol variation game shown in FIG. During the variable speed state, the rate of entering the second start winning opening 15 is improved, so that the execution rate of the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 2 is increased. Therefore, according to the above-described distribution mode, during the variable state, the time related to the deviation fluctuation is shortened as a whole, and the time efficiency of the variable state can be improved.

  On the other hand, during the variable state, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern for the fluctuation fluctuation corresponding to FIG. 2 changes when the second reserved memory number (starting holding ball) becomes zero (0 ball) at the start of the game. The ratio of selecting the variation pattern HP2 in which the variation time is set longer than that of the pattern HP1 is increased. The fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern HP2 is longer than the time (7460 ms in the present embodiment) until the opening / closing blade 16 finishes the operation for the variable state based on one win when the lottery per normal drawing is won. It is set long. Therefore, by creating the possibility of a game ball entering the second start winning opening 15 during the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern HP2, the probability that the symbol variation game of the special symbol 1 will interrupt during the variable state is reduced. In addition, the possibility that the symbol variation game shown in FIG. In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, the ratio of winning in the special figure 2 is higher than the winning in the special figure 1 because the winning percentage is the most advantageous hit for the player (the hit corresponding to the symbols A and a). High probability is set. For this reason, it is preferable to execute the symbol variation game of the special figure 2 during the variable state where the execution ratio of the special figure 2 becomes high. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation content of the fluctuation pattern HP2 is the special deviation fluctuation content.

  Further, according to the above distribution mode, during the variable state, the selection ratio of the fluctuation pattern for the deviation fluctuation corresponding to FIG. 1 is the fluctuation pattern regardless of the first reserved memory number (starting holding ball) at the start of the game. The selection ratio of HP2 is increased compared to the other variation patterns HP1 and HP3. The fluctuation pattern HP2 is a fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation content is long fluctuation. For this reason, even when the second start holding ball is zero (0 ball) during the variable state, and the symbol variation game of the special figure 1 is executed, the variation time of the variation game is lengthened, The possibility that a game ball enters the second start winning opening 15 can be created. That is, during the variable speed state, the number of times the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 1 is executed is minimized, and the symbol variation game shown in FIG. 2 is likely to be executed.

Next, the winning game process for the big hit game and the game state process after the winning game will be described.
The main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing the execution of the opening effect when the symbol variation game of winning variation ends. Next, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of the round game every time the round game is started after the opening time has elapsed. Further, the main control CPU 30a opens the grand prize opening door 17 by opening the round game and opens the big prize opening 18 and also closes the big prize opening door 17 when the round end condition is satisfied. Then, the special winning opening 18 is closed. At this time, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the big prize opening 18 according to the opening mode of the big prize opening 18 during the round game set for each type of winning game. For example, in the case of a big hit game based on the symbol A (13R special probability variable big hit game), the main control CPU 30a opens the big prize opening 18 once in one round game. Further, in the case of a big hit game based on the design B (jump-up big hit game), the main control CPU 30a opens the big prize opening 18 three times during the first round game and during the second round game from the second round game. Open the grand prize opening once. When the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect, and ends the winning game by ending the ending effect when the ending time has elapsed.

Next, game state processing will be described.
The main control CPU 30a sets a probability variation flag to “1” when giving a probability variation state after the end of the big hit game, and outputs a probability variation command instructing the probability variation state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets a probability change flag to “0” and outputs a non-probability change command instructing the non-probability change state when the probability change state is not given after the big hit game ends.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag and outputs an operation command for instructing the variable state when the variable state is given after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a sets “1” in the operation flag and outputs a non-operation command instructing the non-variable state when the variable state is not given after the big hit game ends. Further, when providing the variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the variable upper limit number of times (40 times, 50 times, or 10000 times) set for each type of jackpot as the number of operation times to determine a predetermined value in the main control RAM 30c. To the storage area. The main control CPU 30a subtracts “1” the number of times of operation every time the special figure variation game is executed, and when the value becomes “0”, sets the operation flag to “0” and outputs a non-operation command. To do.

  The main control CPU 30a sets “0” to the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations at the start of the big hit game. Thereby, the gaming state during the big hit game is a non-probable variation state and a non-variable short state. Further, in the case of a small hit game, the main control CPU 30a continues the game state at the time of winning the small hit lottery, and therefore maintains all the current setting values of the probability variation flag, the operation flag, and the number of operations.

Next, the normal symbol input process related to the ordinary game will be described.
When determining that the game ball has passed the operation gate 19, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the number of reserved maps stored in the main control RAM 30c is less than the upper limit number “4”. . When the number of stored customary drawings is less than “4”, the main control CPU 30a adds “1” to the number of stored customary drawings. The main control CPU 30a that has updated (added “1”) the number of stored general symbols holds controls the display contents of the normal symbol display device so as to display the updated number of stored general symbols (after addition). Next, the main control CPU 30a reads and obtains the value of the random number for determining the normal map from the main control RAM 30c, and sets the value in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c corresponding to the number of the general-purpose reserved memory. Then, the normal symbol input process is terminated.

Next, the normal symbol start process related to the ordinary game will be described.
First, the main control CPU 30a determines a normal drawing execution condition as to whether or not the opening / closing blade 16 is in operation based on the winning of the lottery per normal drawing or during the execution of the normal drawing game. When this determination result is affirmative (during a normal game or during operation), the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, if this determination result is negative (not in the normal game and is not in operation), the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the normal map storage number is greater than “0”. Make a decision. If this determination result is negative, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the general map hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a decrements the number of the general map hold memory number by “1” and displays the post-update pending memory number (after subtraction). The display content of the normal symbol hold display device is controlled. Further, the main control CPU 30a reads the random number for determination per common map stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c in association with the number of reserved common maps. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read random number for normal drawing determination with the normal determination value, and determines whether the two values match each other. At this time, the main control CPU 30a confirms the operation flag, and in the case of the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a uses the non-variable state normal value per figure. The judgment value per figure is used. With the selection of the determination value per ordinary figure according to the gaming state, the lottery probability of the determination per ordinary figure (lottery per ordinary figure) fluctuates with high probability during the variable state. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 30a that performs the per-map determination (lottery per base map) performs the open lottery for determining whether or not the open / close blade 16 as the open / close means can be changed from the closed state to the open state. Function as.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a selects a variation pattern for a usual drawing that defines a variation time of the usual game. At this time, when the gaming state is the non-variable state, the main control CPU 30a selects the usual variation pattern that defines the first variation time (for example, 5 seconds), while the gaming state is the variation state. In the case of (2), a variation pattern for a normal map is selected that defines a second variation time (for example, 1 second) shorter than the first variation time. By selecting a variation pattern having different variation times according to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal game is shortened during the variation state.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 30a that has selected the regular pattern variation pattern causes the normal symbol display device 20 to execute the regular game according to the variation pattern. Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 20 to make a fixed stop display on the normal symbol display device 20 when the affirmative determination is made when the variation time determined in the variation pattern for ordinary symbols has elapsed. In the case of negative determination of the normal symbol hit determination, the off symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display device 20 in a fixed stop display.

  In addition, when the common game hit determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a opens and closes the open / close blades 16 according to a predetermined operation pattern after the universal game ends (after the winning symbol fixed stop display). Specifically, the main control CPU 30a, when in the non-variable state, opens and closes the opening and closing blades 16 for the first number of times (in this embodiment, once in the present embodiment, 0.2 seconds). ) Move open for minutes. On the other hand, in the variable speed state, the main control CPU 30a sets the opening / closing blade 16 to the second opening time longer than the first opening time (1.5 seconds in the present embodiment) and more than the first number. The opening operation is performed twice (three times in the present embodiment). By controlling the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 16 according to different operation patterns according to the gaming state, the opening time of the opening and closing blades 16 becomes longer during the variable state.

  When the opening / closing blade 16 is opened a plurality of times during the variable speed state, an interval time is set between the opening times. Specifically, when the opening / closing blade 16 is opened three times during the variable length state as in the present embodiment, the interval time is between the first and second opening, and between the second and third opening. (0.98 seconds in this embodiment) is set. Thus, in the present embodiment, the time until the operation of the open / close blade 16 based on the winning after the affirmative determination (the winning per lottery per lot) is determined in the variable state is as follows: It is prescribed as follows. That is, the time is “7.46 seconds (7460 ms) obtained by adding up the fluctuation time (1 second), the opening time (1.5 seconds × 3 times), and the interval time (0.98 seconds × 2 times). " This time is shorter than the fluctuation time (10.2 seconds (10200 ms)) of the fluctuation pattern HP2 (long fluctuation) for deviation fluctuation of the special figure in the variable state.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the overall control board 31 based on the overall control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input from the main control CPU 30a, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the sub change change specification command to the display control CPU 32a based on the change contents of the change pattern. The sub change pattern designation command is a command for instructing the change contents in units of change cycles constituting the symbol change game. Hereinafter, the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern designation command for sub is referred to as “sub variation pattern”.

  When the overall control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern composed of one variation cycle, the sub variation for designating a sub variation pattern associated with the variation pattern on a one-to-one basis. Outputs the pattern specification command. On the other hand, when the central control CPU 31a inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern composed of a plurality of variation cycles, the sub variation pattern designation for designating the variation content (sub variation pattern) for each variation cycle. Output the command. More specifically, in the case of pseudo fluctuation, the overall control CPU 31a instructs a sub-variation pattern in which the pseudo fluctuation is a fluctuation content at the start of the fluctuation cycle in each fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle. Outputs the change pattern designation command for sub. Further, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub variation pattern designation command for instructing a sub variation pattern corresponding to the variation content (reach effect content) to be executed in the variation cycle at the start of the final variation cycle. .

  Hereinafter, the sub variation pattern designation command output in the non-variable state and the sub variation pattern designation command output in the variable state will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 12, 19 types of sub variation patterns for the non-variable state are set for 23 types of variation patterns TP1 to TP23 for main. More specifically, the sub-variation patterns S1 to S12 have a one-to-one correspondence with the variation patterns TP1 to TP12 composed of one variation cycle. On the other hand, the sub-variation patterns S13 to S19 correspond to the variation patterns TP13 to TP23 constituted by a plurality of variation cycles. These sub-variation patterns S13 to S19 correspond to the variation content of the last variation cycle (content of reach effect). The sub fluctuation pattern S5 corresponds to the fluctuation contents (pseudo continuation) of the fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle among the plurality of fluctuation cycles. Thereby, for example, when the variation pattern TP19 (pseudo three normal reach variation) is instructed, the overall control CPU 31a instructs the sub variation pattern S5 (pseudo continuation) at the start of the first and second variation cycles. Outputs the change pattern designation command for sub. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the sub fluctuation pattern S13 (normal reach fluctuation (winning)) at the start of the last (third) fluctuation cycle.

  Note that the general control CPU 31a gives an effect based on any of the military commanders X1 to X4 when the variation patterns TP11, TP12, TP17, TP18, TP21, and TP22 whose variation contents are the military commander reach variation are instructed. Decide what to do. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs an instruction command for instructing the determined military commander separately from the sub variation patterns S11, S12, S17, and S18.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15, nine types of sub variation patterns in the variable state are set for the 12 types of main variation patterns HP1 to HP12. More specifically, the sub-variation patterns S20 to S25 have a one-to-one correspondence with the variation patterns HP1 to HP6 composed of one variation cycle. On the other hand, the sub-variation patterns S26 to S28 correspond to the variation patterns HP7 to HP12 configured by a plurality of variation cycles. The sub variation pattern S26 corresponds to the variation content (pseudo continuation) of the variation cycle before the last variation cycle. Further, the sub variation patterns S27 and S28 correspond to the variation content of the last variation cycle (the content of the reach effect). Thereby, the CPU 31a for overall control, for example, when the variation pattern HP11 (pseudo three-time battle reach dominance variation) is instructed, the sub variation pattern S26 (pseudo continuation) at the start of the first and second variation cycles. A sub-variation pattern designating command for instructing is output. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a sub variation pattern designation command for instructing a sub variation pattern S27 (variation per battle reach dominance) at the start of the final (third) variation cycle.

  Further, when the general control CPU 31a inputs a special figure designation command, the overall control CPU 31a provides the effect display device 11 with the special figure designated by the command, the fluctuation pattern designated by the fluctuation pattern designation command, and the sub fluctuation pattern. A decoration drawing for temporarily displaying stoppage or confirming stoppage is generated. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a generates a decoration diagram for each variation cycle. Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs, to the display control CPU 32a, the decoration drawing designation command for designating the generated decoration drawing together with the variation pattern designation command for designating the sub variation pattern at the start of each variation cycle. . Note that a method for generating a decoration drawing in the present embodiment will be described in detail later.

  When the overall control CPU 31a inputs an all symbols 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. When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 31a outputs to the display control CPU 32a an effect designation command that instructs an effect during the jackpot game corresponding to these commands.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a specifies a gaming state from the input probability change command, non-probability change command, operation command, and non-operation command, sets an effect mode for notifying the player of the current game state, A mode designation command for instructing the set production mode is output to the display control CPU 32a. The overall control CPU 31a sets the production mode as described below based on the gaming state specified from each command and the winning type.

  In the case of hits A to D, the overall control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to the probability change confirmation mode when the game state is the probability change state and the change state. Further, the overall control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to the probability change confirmation mode when the game state is the probability change state and the variable state in the case of the hit E. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to the probability change latent mode when the game state is the probability change state and the non-change state in the case of the hit E. The probability variation latent mode is an effect mode that can be set in either the non-probability variation state or the probability variation state, and is an effect mode that makes it difficult for the player to know which state is.

  Further, in the case of hits F to J, the overall control CPU 31a sets the effect mode after the big hit game to the probability variation latent mode regardless of the game state. In the case of hit K, the overall control CPU 31a sets the effect mode to the probability change latency mode when the current effect mode is the normal mode (the effect mode in which the internal state is most likely to be the probability change state). In the case of hit K, the overall control CPU 31a maintains the effect mode in the current effect mode when the current effect mode is the probability variation latent mode or the probability variation confirmation mode.

  When the overall control CPU 31a is in a non-changing state and the current production mode is the probability variation latent mode, the mode transition lottery is performed at a predetermined opportunity, and when the lottery is won, the production mode is set to the normal mode. To do. The predetermined opportunity is the number of times the symbol variation game is executed after staying in the probability variation latent mode. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 31a sets the effect mode to the normal mode when the current effect mode is the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change latent mode when the current effect mode is the probability change confirmation mode or the probability change latent mode. To do.

  Hereinafter, a method for generating a decoration drawing according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, at the start of the symbol variation game, the decoration diagram is determined for all the variation cycles constituting the variation content of the game, and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 31c.

First, a method for generating a decoration drawing in the non-variable state will be described.
The overall control CPU 31a displays a decorative drawing of the left column (first stop column) to be finally stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command, as shown in FIG. Determine according to the stop symbol determination table. In the final stop symbol determination table, for each variation pattern TP1 to TP23, a predetermined number of random symbol values (all 67 possible integer values from 0 to 66) can be obtained for a decodable decoration. It is distributed.

  In the final stop symbol determination table, random numbers are assigned to the decorative patterns [1] to [7] in the variation patterns TP1 to TP3 and TP5. In addition, random numbers are assigned to the decoration pattern [1] only in the variation patterns TP4 and TP6. In addition, random numbers are assigned to decorative patterns that can be determined according to the types of hits in the variation patterns TP7, TP9, TP11, TP13, TP15, TP17, TP19 to TP21, and TP23 for hit variation. More specifically, in the variation patterns TP7, TP9, TP11, TP13, TP15, TP17, TP19 to TP21, in the case of hit C and D, the decorative patterns [1], [2] and [4] to [6] Random values are distributed. On the other hand, in the variation patterns TP7, TP11, TP13, TP17, TP19, and TP21, in the case of a hit A, random numbers are assigned to the decoration diagrams [1] to [7]. In the variation patterns TP9, TP15, and TP20, random numbers are assigned to the decorative drawings [1] to [6] in the case of hit A. Further, in the variation pattern TP23, the random number value is allocated only to the decorative drawing [7], which is only the hit A.

  In addition, random values are distributed to the decorative patterns [1], [2], and [4] to [6] in the variation patterns TP8 and TP14 for variation in outlier reach. In addition, random numbers are distributed to the decorative patterns [1] to [6] in the variation patterns TP10 and TP16 for variation in the reach reach. In addition, random numbers are assigned to the decorative drawings [1] to [7] in the variation patterns TP12, TP18, and TP22 for variation in the reach reach.

  Note that the above-described distribution of random values to the variation patterns TP11, TP12, TP17, TP18, TP21, and TP22 in which the variation contents are the military commander reach variation is common regardless of the types of the military commanders X1 to X4 determined as performances. Yes. In addition, the decoration figure (left pattern) determined when the fluctuation patterns TP13 to TP23 whose fluctuation contents are pseudo fluctuations is instructed is a decoration figure derived in the last fluctuation cycle and more than the last round. It is also a decorative drawing derived in the previous fluctuation cycle.

  Further, in the present embodiment, among the decorative drawings [1] to [7], the decorative drawings [3] and [7] definitely recognize the probable big hit from the jackpot symbol combinations [333] and [777]. The specific symbol to be obtained (probability variation). In the present embodiment, the other decorative drawings [1], [2] and [4] to [6] other than the decorative drawings [3] and [7] are the jackpot symbol combinations [111] and [222]. , [444], [555], and [666], it is assumed that the probability variation big hit is a non-specific symbol (chance symbol) that cannot be definitely recognized.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration of the right column (second stop column) according to the right symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 based on the sub variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the decoration in the right column determined according to the right symbol determination table is a decoration that is derived (stopped display or fixed stop display) in a variable cycle.

  In the right symbol determination table, for each of the sub-variation patterns S1 to S19, a predetermined number of right symbol random values (which can take all six integer values from 0 to 5) with respect to the decidable ornaments are possible. It is distributed. In the right symbol determination table, the right symbol is determined based on the difference from the previously determined left symbol. In the present embodiment, seven types of “0”, “+1”, “+2”, “+3”, “+4”, “−2”, and “−1” are set as the differences with respect to the left symbol. The difference “0” with respect to the left symbol indicates the same symbol as the left symbol, and “+1” to “+4” indicate symbols whose display order is 1 to 4 later than the left symbol, and “−2”. , “−1” indicates a symbol whose display order is 1 to 2 before the left symbol. Specifically, when the left symbol is “1”, the right symbol with the difference “0” is [1], and the right symbols with the difference “+1” to “+4” are [2], [3], [ 4] and [5], and the right symbols of the differences “−2” and “−1” are [6] and [7].

  In the right symbol determination table, random numbers are assigned to the differences “+1” to “+4”, “−2”, and “−1” in the sub variation patterns S1 to S3. In addition, random values are assigned to the difference “+2” in the sub-variation patterns S4 and S6. Further, random numbers are assigned to the difference “+1” in the sub variation pattern S5. In addition, random numbers are assigned to the difference “0” in the sub-variation patterns S7 to S19 that form the reach symbol combination with respect to the sub-variation patterns S1 to S6 that do not form the reach symbol combination.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration of the middle row (third stop row) based on the sub variation pattern according to the middle symbol determination table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the decorative drawing in the middle row determined according to the middle symbol determination table is a decorative drawing derived (temporarily stopped display or fixed stop display) in a variable cycle.

  In the middle symbol determination table, for each sub variation pattern S1 to S19, a predetermined number of medium symbol random values (which can take all seven integer values from 0 to 6) for the determinable middle symbols. It is distributed. In the middle symbol determination table, there are a case where the middle symbol is determined based on a difference with respect to the previously determined left symbol and a case where it is determined directly. In this embodiment, seven types of differences with respect to the left symbol are set as in the right symbol determination table (FIG. 12).

  In the middle symbol determination table, random values are assigned to all the differences (“0”, “+1” to “+4”, “−2”, and “−1”) in the sub variation patterns S1 to S3. In addition, random numbers are assigned to the difference “+1” in the sub variation patterns S4 and S6. In addition, in the sub variation pattern S5, random numbers are assigned to the determinable decorative drawings among [1] to [7] determined as the types of decorative drawings to be determined directly. In the present embodiment, the sub-variation pattern S5 has different decorations that can be determined depending on whether the variation content is pseudo-gase variation or pseudo-continuous variation, and can also be determined by the type of pseudo-variation. Are different. The types of pseudo fluctuations in the present embodiment include military-type pseudo fluctuations when executing military commander reach fluctuations and symbol-type pseudo fluctuations in other cases.

  When the sub variation pattern S5 is a pseudo-gase variation including a pseudo variation of a symbol system, random numbers are assigned only to the decoration [1]. In addition, when the sub variation pattern S5 is a pseudo-gase variation including a general variation of the military commander system, the random number value is assigned only to the decoration diagram whose display order is one after the decoration diagram corresponding to the military commander. . Specifically, in commander X1 (decoration [1]), in ornament [2], in commander X2 (decoration [2]) in ornament [3], in warlord X3 (decoration [5]) Random values are assigned to the decoration [1] in the decoration [6] and in the decoration [1] in the general X4 (decoration [7]).

  In addition, when the sub variation pattern S5 is a pseudo continuous variation including a pseudo variation of a symbol system, random values are assigned only to the decoration [7]. In addition, when the sub variation pattern S5 is a pseudo continuous variation including a general variation of the military commander system, the random value is assigned only to the decoration drawing corresponding to the military commander. Specifically, random numbers are assigned to decoration [1] for military commander X1, decorations [2] for military commander X2, decorations [5] for military commander X3, and decorations [7] for military commander X4. It has been.

  In addition, random numbers are assigned to the difference “0” in the sub-variation patterns S7, S9, S11, S13, S15, S17, and S19 that form the jackpot symbol combination. In addition, random values are assigned to the difference “+1” in the sub-variation patterns S8, S10, S12, S14, S16, and S18 that do not form a jackpot symbol combination.

According to such a method for determining a decoration diagram, as shown below, a symbol combination derived in each fluctuation cycle is determined.
That is, in the case of the variation patterns TP1 to TP3, all the rows of the decorative drawings are different from each other, or the right row of the decorative drawings is different from the other two rows (left and middle rows) of the decorative drawings. The decorative drawing of each row constituting the symbol combination is determined. In the case of the variation patterns TP4 and TP6, a specific symbol combination [123] that is a probability variation suggestion symbol is determined. In addition, in the case of variation patterns TP7, TP9, TP11 which are variation contents of a normal variation system including reach production, the left and right rows of decorative drawings are the same design, and the middle row of decorative drawings are the same design as the left and right rows. The decorative drawing of each row constituting the jackpot symbol combination is determined. In addition, in the case of variation patterns TP8, TP10, TP12, which are fluctuation contents of a normal variation system including reach production, the left and right rows of decorative drawings are the same design, and the middle row of decorative drawings are different from the left and right rows of designs. The decorative drawing of each row that constitutes the symbol combination of Narumari is determined.

  Further, in the variation patterns TP13 to TP23 that are the variation contents of the special variation system including the pseudo variation, the symbol combination derived in each variation cycle is determined as described below. That is, in the case of including the pseudo variation of the symbol system, in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle, the decorative drawing in the right column is “+1” with respect to the decorative drawing in the left column, and the decorative drawing in the middle row is [ 7] is determined for each row constituting the out-of-order symbol combination. In the present embodiment, this out-of-order symbol combination is a continuation symbol combination for definite notification of continuation to the next fluctuation cycle. Also, in the last fluctuation cycle, the right and left two rows of decorative figures are the same design, the middle row of decorative drawings is the same design as the left and right rows, or the big row of decorative symbols, or the middle row of decorative drawings is the left and right rows The decorative drawing of each column which comprises the symbol combination of the outlier which becomes a different symbol is determined. Specifically, if the left symbol is determined to be [6] when three variable cycles are included, the pattern combination of the first and second variable cycles is [677], and the last variable cycle The symbol combination is [666] or [676].

  On the other hand, in the case of including the general variation of the military commander system, in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle, the decorative drawing in the right column is “+1” with respect to the decorative drawing in the left column, and the decorative drawing in the middle row is the military commander. The symbol of each row constituting the out-of-line symbol combination corresponding to the decoration is determined. In the present embodiment, this out-of-order symbol combination is a continuation symbol combination for definite notification of continuation to the next fluctuation cycle. Also, in the last fluctuation cycle, the right and left two rows of decorative figures are the same design, the middle row of decorative drawings is the same design as the left and right rows, or the big row of decorative symbols, or the middle row of decorative drawings is the left and right rows The decorative drawing of each column which comprises the symbol combination of the outlier which becomes a different symbol is determined. Specifically, if the left symbol is determined to be [1] when three variable cycles are included, and the military commander X1 is determined, the symbol combination of the difference between the first and second variable cycles is [112]. The symbol combination of the last fluctuation cycle is [111] or [121]. As a result, in the case of military commander reach variation due to pseudo-variation, the type of military commander reach variation (of the appearing military commander) is determined by the middle row of symbols that constitute the outlier symbol combination derived in the variation cycle prior to the last variation cycle. Type) will be suggested.

  Further, in the variation pattern TP5 that is a pseudo-gase variation, the left and right rows of decorative drawings are determined in the same manner as in the case of the pseudo variation. On the other hand, the decorative drawing in the middle row is a decorative drawing [1] of “+1” with respect to the decorative drawing [7] in the case of the symbol-type pseudo-gase variation, and corresponds to the military commander in the case of the military-type pseudo-gase variation. It becomes a decoration drawing of “+1” with respect to the decoration drawing. That is, as described above, the decoration of each row is determined so as to constitute an out-of-order symbol combination in which pseudo-continuation cannot be established.

Next, a method for generating a decoration drawing in the variable state will be described.
The overall control CPU 31a displays a decorative drawing of the left column (first stop column) that is finally displayed in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern instructed by the variation pattern designation command, as shown in FIG. Determine according to the stop symbol determination table. In the final stop symbol determination table, for each variation pattern HP1 to HP12, a predetermined number of random numbers for the left symbol (which can take all 67 types of integer values from 0 to 66) with respect to the decognizable decorations. It is distributed.

  In the final stop symbol determination table, random numbers are assigned to the decorative patterns [1] to [7] in the variation patterns HP1 to TP3. In the variation pattern HP4, random values are assigned only to the decoration [1]. In addition, random numbers are assigned to decorative patterns that can be determined according to the type of winning in the variation patterns HP5 to HP12 for winning variation. More specifically, random numbers are assigned to the decorative patterns [1], [2], and [4] to [6] in the case of hits C and D in the variation patterns HP5, HP7, HP9, and HP11. . On the other hand, in the variation pattern HP5 that is the variation content of the normal variation system, in the case of hit A, random numbers are distributed to the decorative drawings [1] to [6]. In addition, random numbers are assigned to the decorative patterns [1] to [7] for the variation patterns HP7, HP9, and HP11, which are the variation contents of the special variation system, in the case of a hit A. Further, in the variation pattern HP12, only the hit A is given, and the random number values are assigned only to the decoration [7].

  In addition, random number values are distributed to decorative drawings [1], [2], and [4] to [6] in the variation pattern HP6 for hit variation that is the variation content of the normal variation system. In addition, random numbers are distributed to the decorative drawings [1] to [6] in the variation patterns HP8 and HP10 for hit variation that are the variation contents of the special variation system. Note that the left pattern determined when the variation patterns HP7 to HP12 whose variation contents are pseudo variation is instructed is a decorative drawing derived in the last variation cycle, and the variation cycle before the last variation It is also a decoration drawing derived by.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decoration of the right column (second stop column) according to the right symbol determination table shown in FIG. 15 based on the sub variation pattern. In the present embodiment, the decoration in the right column determined according to the right symbol determination table is a decoration that is derived (stopped display or fixed stop display) in a variable cycle.

  In the right symbol determination table, for each sub variation pattern S20 to S28, a predetermined number of random numbers for the right symbol (which can take all six kinds of integer values from 0 to 5) with respect to the decognizable ornaments. It is distributed. In the right symbol determination table, as in the right symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12, the right symbol is determined by the difference from the previously determined left symbol. In the right symbol determination table, random values are assigned to the differences “+1” to “+4”, “−2”, and “−1” in the sub variation patterns S20 to S22. Further, random values are distributed to the difference “+2” in the sub variation pattern S23. In addition, random values are assigned to the difference “0” in the sub variation patterns S24, S25, S27, and S28. Further, random numbers are assigned to the difference “−1” in the sub variation pattern S26.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the decorative drawing of the middle row (third stop row) based on the sub variation pattern according to the middle symbol determination table shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the decorative drawing in the middle row determined according to the middle symbol determination table is a decorative drawing derived (temporarily stopped display or fixed stop display) in a variable cycle.

  In the middle symbol determination table, for each of the sub-variation patterns S20 to S28, a predetermined number of random numbers for the middle symbol (a total of seven different integer values from 0 to 6 can be taken) with respect to the decidable decorations. It is distributed. In the middle symbol determination table, as in the middle symbol determination table shown in FIG. 13, there are a case where the middle symbol is determined based on a difference from the previously determined left symbol and a case where it is determined directly. In the middle symbol determination table, random numbers are assigned to all the differences (“0”, “+1” to “+4”, “−2”, and “−1”) in the sub variation patterns S20 to S22. Further, random numbers are assigned to the difference “+1” in the sub variation pattern S23. Also, random numbers are assigned to the difference “0” in the sub-variation patterns S24 and S27. In addition, random values are assigned to the difference “−1” in the sub variation patterns S25 and S28. In the sub variation pattern S26, random numbers are assigned to the decoration [7].

According to such a method for determining a decoration diagram, as shown below, a symbol combination derived in each fluctuation cycle is determined.
That is, in the case of the variation patterns HP1 to HP3, all the rows of decorative patterns are different from each other, or the right row of decorative drawings is different from the other two rows (left and middle rows) of decorative drawings. The decorative drawing of each row constituting the symbol combination is determined. In the case of the variation pattern HP4, a specific symbol combination [123] to be a probability variation suggestion symbol is determined. Also, in the case of the variation pattern HP5 that is the variation content of the normal variation system including reach production, the left and right rows of decorative figures are the same design, and the middle row of decorative drawings is the same design as the left and right rows of jackpot symbols The decorative drawing of each row constituting the combination is determined. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern HP6 that is the variation content of the normal variation system including the reach effect, the left and right rows of decorative drawings are the same symbol, and the middle row of decorative symbols is different from the left and right columns (-1). And the decoration drawing of each row | line | column which comprises the specific symbol combination (for example, [171]) used as a probability change suggestion symbol is determined.

  Further, in the variation patterns HP7 to HP12 which are the variation contents of the special variation system including the pseudo variation, the symbol combination derived in each variation cycle is determined as described below. That is, in the fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle, the decorative pattern in the right row is “−1” with respect to the decorative drawing in the left column, and the symbol combination in the middle row is [7]. The symbols of each column constituting the are determined. Also, in the last fluctuation cycle, the right and left two rows of decorative figures are the same design, the middle row of decorative drawings is the same design as the left and right rows, or the big row of decorative symbols, or the middle row of decorative drawings is the left and right rows The decoration of each column which comprises the specific symbol combination used as a different symbol (-1) is determined. Specifically, if the left symbol is determined to be [6] when three variable cycles are included, the pattern combination of the first and second variable cycles is [675], which is the last variable cycle. The symbol combination is [666] or [676].

  Further, when the variation pattern including the pseudo variation is instructed in the non-variable state, the overall control CPU 31a determines the pseudo variation effect form in each variation cycle according to the effect determination table shown in FIG. . Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a simulation effect designation command for instructing the effect determined from the effect determination table.

  In the present embodiment, “mid-centered gusset”, “continuous middle-centered”, and “gase-listening” are set as the design forms of the symbolic pseudo-variation. “Direction” as a production form is either a decorative drawing that configures a continuous symbol combination in the middle row or a non-configured decorative drawing in a state where the decorative symbols that make up the continuous symbol combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in two columns on the left and right This is an effect that derives. In addition, the production form for deriving the decorative drawing that constitutes the continuous symbol combination in the middle row is “continuous centering”, and the production form for deriving the decorative drawing that does not constitute the continuous symbol combination in the middle row is “medium-ringing gasset”. . In addition, “Gase Hearing” as a production form temporarily stops and displays the same symbol in the left and right columns, changes the middle row, and from that state, changes the right row again with the change stop of the middle row. This is an effect of deriving a continuation symbol combination. That is, in “Gase Hearing”, a reach symbol combination is once derived, and then a continuous symbol combination is derived. Further, in “Gase Hearing”, a continuation indication effect for notifying the continuation to the next fluctuation cycle is executed. The continuation indication effect of the present embodiment is an effect that dictates whether or not the right column changes again (whether or not the reach symbol combination changes to a continuation symbol combination). The lightning image NG is displayed in an image superimposed on the decorative drawing of the row (see FIG. 18).

  In the present embodiment, the content of the variation cycle executed in the “Gase Hearing” effect form accompanied by the continuation indication effect is the first change cycle content. Further, in the present embodiment, the contents of the fluctuation cycle executed in the “continuous centering” effect form in which the same symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the specific column (two columns on the left and right) and the continuous symbol combination is derived is the second. The contents of the fluctuation cycle. In the present embodiment, the same effect as the continuous sign effect described above is executed when the reach symbol combination is derived not only in the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system but also in the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system. This makes it difficult to determine whether or not the symbol variation game is a pseudo variation.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the effect which displays the image which introduces the military commanders X1-X4 is set as an effect form of the pseudo-change of a military commander system. In the general variation of the military commander system, the continuation symbol combination is derived in the variation cycle before the last round in the same manner as the “continuation of the middle pitch”. In the last fluctuation cycle, the same symbols are derived in the left and right columns, and the reach symbol combination is derived.

  In the effect determination table, in the case of the change pattern TP5 in which the change content is a pseudo-gase change (symbol system (gase) in the figure), the value of the random number for effect determination is included only in the effect pattern W1 consisting of “medium gusset”. Is distributed. The value of the random number for effect determination can take all 79 integer values from “0 to 78”. In the present embodiment, the “spinning gaze” executed in the pseudo gaze fluctuation is a content that simulates “continuation of the middle gutter” that is the content of the second fluctuation cycle.

  Further, in the effect determination table, the variation pattern is a variation pattern TP13 to TP16, TP19, TP20, TP23 in which the variation content becomes a pseudo variation, and the variation cycle before the last round (symbol system (continuation) in the figure). The value of the random number for effect determination is assigned to the effects that can be determined in the first to third fluctuation cycles. Specifically, in the first fluctuation cycle, it is possible to determine an effect pattern W2 consisting of “continuation of mid-turn” or an effect pattern W3 consisting of “gase listening”. Also, in the second and third fluctuation cycles, only the effect pattern W3 consisting of “Gase Hearing” can be determined. Further, in the effect determination table, in the case of the variation patterns TP13 to TP16, TP19, TP20, TP23 in which the variation content becomes pseudo variation, the last variation cycle (the symbol system (reach) in the figure) The value of the random number for effect determination is assigned only to the effect pattern W3 composed of “Gasse Hearing”.

  According to such a distribution mode, there is a possibility that an effect of “medium pitch” appears in the first fluctuation cycle in the pseudo fluctuation of the symbol system. In the fluctuation cycle from the second time, only the effect of “Gase Hearing” appears. This is because the pseudo fluctuation of this embodiment (a fluctuation including a predetermined multiple or more (two or more) fluctuation cycles) always includes a reach setting, that is, when a plurality of fluctuation cycles are included, the reach does not occur. This is due to the fact that the ending production is not set. For this reason, in the fluctuation cycle from the second time, it always develops to reach, so even if it does not appear “spinning”, which is an effect form that does not derive the symbol combination of reach, whether or not to shift to reach effect is inquired. Appear “Gase Hearing”. In this way, in the second fluctuation cycle, it is difficult to determine whether or not the transition to the reach production is caused by the appearance of the “gase hearing”, that is, whether or not the fluctuation cycle is the last fluctuation cycle. doing.

  In the effect determination table, the variation patterns TP11, TP12, TP17, TP18, TP21, and TP22 (the military commander system in the figure) whose variation contents are the military commander reach variation can be determined in the first to fourth variation cycles. Random values for production determination are assigned to various productions. In the present embodiment, in the case of a warrior reach change, in principle, an effect corresponding to an appearing warlord is determined. Specifically, an effect pattern W4 is determined for the military commander X1, an effect pattern W5 is determined for the military commander X2, an effect pattern W6 is determined for the military commander X3, and an effect pattern W7 is determined for the military commander X4. . In the present embodiment, an effect that does not correspond to an appearing military commander is determined only in the case of winning in the first fluctuation cycle (both the normal fluctuation system and the special fluctuation system). Thereby, in the reach production, when a warrior different from the previous production appears, the big hit can be definitely recognized at that stage. For example, when the production pattern W5 is determined at the time of the military commander X1, the military commander X1 appears in the reach production with respect to the military commander X2 introduced based on the production pattern W5, and an incompatible production is realized.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a based on the display control program will be described.
When the sub-change pattern designation command is input at the start of the change cycle, the display control CPU 32a selects image display data based on the change contents instructed by the command. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a simulation effect instruction command in the case of pseudo variation, the display control CPU 32a selects image display data based on the variation content instructed by the command. Then, 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 drawing designation command at the end of each fluctuation cycle. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs an all symbols stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 32 causes the effect display device 11 to make a fixed stop display to end the symbol variation game. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 32a functions as a control unit that causes the effect display device 11 to execute the symbol variation game.

  When the display control CPU 32a inputs an effect designation command with the start of the opening effect, the round game, and the ending effect, the display control CPU 32a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 during the big hit game based on the command. Further, when the mode control command is input, the display control CPU 32a displays the effect display device 11 so as to display a mode notification image for notifying the player of the effect mode currently staying based on the command. Control the content. The mode notification image of the present embodiment is a background image that is displayed on the back of the decorative drawing in the effect display device 11. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a hold designation command, the first hold image display area H1 and the hold image display area H1 and the hold memory numbers indicated by the command (first hold memory number and second hold memory number) The image display in the second reserved image display area H2 is controlled.

Hereinafter, the symbol variation game realized by the various controls described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
First, according to FIG. 18, a description will be given of a case of a symbol variation game of three times in a non-variable state (symbol variation of a symbol system), in which only the effect form of pseudo variation is “Gasse Hearing”.

  In the effect display device 11, the change of all the columns starts at the start of the symbol change game (first change cycle) (stage Y1). Then, in the effect display device 11, after the start of the fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation stops in the order of the left column → the right column every time a predetermined time elapses, and the same symbol (decoration [6] in FIG. 18) is temporarily displayed in the left and right columns. Stopped display. In addition, the effect display device 11 performs a continuation sign effect (lightning image NG) on the decoration that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column by the effect of “Gase Hearing” (step Y2). In this state, it is impossible for the player to determine whether to continue to the next fluctuation cycle or to develop to reach production.

  Next, in the effect display device 11, a special symbol TZ in which a special decoration is applied to a decorative figure (in this embodiment, a decorative figure [7]) that can constitute a continuous symbol combination is variably displayed in the middle row (steps). Y3). Even at this stage, the continuation indication effect is executed on the decorative drawing in the right column. Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the change in the middle row is stopped so that the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol display position. Change again (stage Y4). As a result, the continuation symbol combination ([677]) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. In the right column, the display order is changed again (slip change) so that the next decoration drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed, and the change is performed in synchronization with the change stop operation of the middle row. In the case of the present embodiment, “synchronization” means that the right column re-variates immediately before the middle column stops changing, and the middle row and the right column temporarily stop and display the decorative drawing simultaneously.

  Next, in the effect display device 11, since the continuation symbol combination is derived in the first fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation of all the columns starts again at the start of the second fluctuation cycle (step Y5). After that, the effect display device 11 executes the same effects as in the steps Y2 to Y4 described above, and the continuation symbol combination ([677]) is once again stopped and displayed (step Y6). Then, in the effect display device 11, since the continuation symbol combination is derived in the second fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation of all the columns starts again at the start of the third fluctuation cycle (step Y7).

  After that, in the effect display device 11, after the start of the fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation stops in the order of the left column → the right column every time a predetermined time elapses, and the same symbol (decoration [6] in FIG. 18) is temporarily displayed in the left and right columns. Stopped display. In addition, the effect display device 11 executes the continuation sign effect (lightning image NG) for the decoration that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column by the effect of “Gase Hearing” (step Y8). In this example, since the pseudo fluctuation including the three fluctuation cycles is executed, the stage Y8 develops to reach production without continuing to the next fluctuation cycle. Development to reach production is performed by the end of the continuous sign production.

  Next, according to FIG. 19, a case of a symbol variation game of three times (symbol variation of symbol system) in the non-variable short state, in which the effect form of pseudo variation includes “continuation of midrange” will be described.

  In the effect display device 11, the change of all the columns starts at the start of the symbol change game (first change cycle) (stage Y1). And in the production | presentation display apparatus 11, a fluctuation | variation stops in order of the left column-> right column for every progress of predetermined time after the start of a fluctuation cycle. At this time, in this example, due to the effect of “continuation of centering”, the symbol on the left column (decorative drawing [6] in FIG. 19) is the one after the display order (decorative illustration [7 in FIG. 19). ] Is temporarily stopped and displayed as symbols in the right column (step Y2).

  Next, in the effect display device 11, the special symbol TZ in which the special decoration is applied to the decorative drawing (decorative drawing [7] in the present embodiment) that can constitute the continuous symbol combination is variably displayed in the middle row. Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the change in the middle row stops so that the special symbol TZ is temporarily stopped and displayed at a predetermined symbol display position (step Y3). As a result, the continuation symbol combination ([677]) is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.

  Next, in the effect display device 11, since the continuation symbol combination is derived in the first fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation of all the columns starts again at the start of the second fluctuation cycle (step Y4). Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the same effects as in the steps Y2 to Y4 in FIG. 18 described above are executed (step Y5), and the continuation symbol combination ([677]) is once again stopped and displayed. Then, in the effect display device 11, since the continuation symbol combination is derived in the second fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation of all the columns starts again at the start of the third fluctuation cycle (step Y6).

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, after the start of the variation cycle, the variation stops in the order of the left column → the right column every time a predetermined time elapses, and the same symbol (decorative drawing [6] in FIG. 19) is temporarily displayed in the left and right columns. Stopped display. In addition, the effect display device 11 executes the continuation sign effect (lightning image NG) for the decoration that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column by the effect of “Gase Hearing” (step Y7). In this example, since the pseudo fluctuation including the three fluctuation cycles is executed, the stage develops into reach production without continuing from the stage Y7 to the next fluctuation cycle. Development to reach production is performed by the end of the continuous sign production.

  In the present embodiment, in the non-changing state, the pseudo-change is executed in the effect display device 11 as described above, and the big hit expectation indicating the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit (winning) depending on the number of the fluctuation cycles. The degree (degree of expectation) is reported. In other words, in a non-variable state, the player can visually recognize the pseudo fluctuation without being able to recognize whether or not it is a big hit, so pay attention to the number of fluctuation cycles, and the expectation for the big hit according to the number of fluctuation cycles. To change.

Next, according to FIG. 20 (a), the symbol variation game including reach among the variation contents of the normal variation system in the non-variable state will be described.
In the effect display device 11, the change of all the columns starts at the start of the symbol change game (first change cycle) (stage Y1). In the effect display device 11, after the start of the variation cycle, the variation stops in the order of the left column → the right column every time a predetermined time elapses, and the same symbol (decoration [6] in FIG. 20) is temporarily displayed in the left and right columns. Stopped display. Further, in the effect display device 11, the same effect as the continuation sign effect (lightning image NG) is executed for the decorative drawing temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column (step Y2). In this state, it is impossible for the player to determine whether to continue to the next fluctuation cycle or to develop to reach production. And in the production | presentation display apparatus 11, it transfers to a reach production with the completion | finish of the same production as a continuation indication production, without continuing to the next fluctuation cycle from the stage Y2.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20 (b), the symbol variation game including the pseudo-gase variation among the variation contents of the normal variation system in the non-variable state will be described.
In the effect display device 11, the change of all the columns starts at the start of the symbol change game (first change cycle) (stage Y1). And in the production | presentation display apparatus 11, a fluctuation | variation stops in order of the left column-> right column for every progress of predetermined time after the start of a fluctuation cycle. At this time, in this example, due to the effect of “medium curling gaze”, the symbol in the left column (decorative drawing [6] in FIG. 20) is the one after the display order (decorative [7 in FIG. 20). ] Is temporarily stopped and displayed as symbols in the right column (step Y2).

  Next, in the effect display device 11, the special symbol TZ is variably displayed in the middle row, but the special symbol TZ passes through the predetermined symbol display position without being temporarily stopped (step Y3). As a result, in the effect display device 11, the symbol (decorative diagram [1] in FIG. 20) whose display order is one after the special symbol TZ (decorative diagram [7]) is temporarily stopped as a middle row symbol. (Step Y3). As a result, the symbol variation game is terminated after the outlier symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state without deriving the continuation symbol combination.

Next, referring to FIG. 21, a pseudo three-time symbol variation game in the variable state will be described.
In the effect display device 11, the change of all the columns starts at the start of the symbol change game (first change cycle) (stage Y1). Then, in the effect display device 11, after starting the first fluctuation cycle, a pseudo effect, which is a dedicated effect of pseudo fluctuation, is started (step Y2). In the present embodiment, the character image EG of “reinforcement” serves as a simulation effect. Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the change stops in the order of the left column → the right column every time a predetermined time elapses. At this time, in the effect display device 11, the same symbol as the left column is stopped and displayed once by the variation stop of the right column, but immediately changes again (slip variation), and the symbol different from the left column in the right column (in FIG. 21). The decoration [5]) is temporarily stopped (step Y3). In the present embodiment, by changing the right column in the direction opposite to the changing direction, the symbol in the previous display order is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  Next, the effect display device 11 starts a continuation effect for notifying that the continuation to the next fluctuation cycle is continued (step Y4). In the present embodiment, the “continuation” character image KG is a continuation effect. Then, in the effect display device 11, since the continuous effect is performed in the first variation cycle, the variation of all columns starts again at the start of the second variation cycle (step Y5). In this embodiment, while the fluctuations in the left and right two columns are stopped, the continuous production is started while the middle row is fluctuating, and the middle row remains fluctuated in one fluctuation cycle. finish. Then, in the next fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation of all the columns starts again.

  Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the same effect as the steps Y2 and Y3 in FIG. 21 described above is executed, and the continuation effect is performed again (step Y6). Then, in the effect display device 11, since the continuous effect is performed in the second variation cycle, the variation of all columns starts again at the start of the third variation cycle (step Y7). Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, after starting the fluctuation cycle, the pseudo effect is started in the same manner as in the stage Y2 in FIG. 21, and the fluctuation stops in the order of the left column → the right column every time a predetermined time elapses. The same symbol (decorative drawing [6] in FIG. 21) is temporarily stopped and displayed in two columns (step Y8). That is, the right column does not change again due to the last change cycle. In this example, since the pseudo fluctuation including the three fluctuation cycles is executed, the stage Y8 develops to reach production without continuing to the next fluctuation cycle.

Next, according to FIG. 22, the symbol variation game including the variation content of the normal variation system (variation of battle reach) in the variation state will be described.
In the effect display device 11, the change of all the columns starts at the start of the symbol change game (first change cycle) (stage Y1). Then, in the effect display device 11, after starting the first fluctuation cycle, a normal effect that becomes a dedicated effect of non-pseudo fluctuation is started (step Y2). In the present embodiment, the character image TG of “enemy attack” is a normal effect. By this difference in performance, the player can determine whether the variation is a pseudo variation or a non-pseudo variation. Thereafter, in the effect display device 11, the change stops in the order of the left column → the right column every time a predetermined time elapses, and the same symbol (decorative drawing [6] in FIG. 21) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the left and right columns (steps). Y3). That is, since it is not a pseudo change, the right column does not change again. In this example, the stage Y3 develops to reach production without continuing to the next fluctuation cycle.

  In the present embodiment, in the variable speed state, the pseudo display is executed by the effect display device 11 as described above, so that the degree of expectation of an advantageous big hit (winning) is obtained depending on the number of the fluctuation cycles. Informs the expectation level. That is, the player can recognize the big hit when the reach is formed in the variable state, so when the pseudo-variation is executed, pay attention to the number of fluctuation cycles, and the big hit advantageous according to the number of fluctuations. Change the sense of expectations.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) By changing the expectation level to be notified using the fluctuation content of the special fluctuation system so as to correspond to the information that the player wants to know for each gaming state (variable state and non-variable state), The interest of the symbol variation game can be improved. In other words, even if the number of variable cycles is the same, the meaning of the number of times varies depending on the gaming state, so how many variable cycles the symbol variable game is executed. The player can have a different sense of expectation with respect to the point.

  (2) The condition for selecting the variation contents of the special variation system in the game state (variable state and non-variable state) was changed. Specifically, in the variable speed state, it can be selected only at the time of winning the big hit lottery, and in the non-variable state, it can be selected at the time of non-winning in addition to the time of winning the big hit lottery. As a result, it is possible to express more remarkably the point that the meaning of the number of variable cycles changes according to the gaming state. In other words, in the non-variable state, the fluctuation content of the special fluctuation system appears in both cases where it is a big hit and when it is out of place, so the player's sense of expectation for the big hit changes from the number of fluctuation cycles Can be made. On the other hand, in the variable state, the variation content of the special variation system appears only when the big hit, so that the player's advantageous expectation can be changed from the number of variation cycles.

  (3) A plurality of types of big hits (big hits that give 13R big hit games in this embodiment) as the first hit type that is easy to obtain a prize ball during the big hit games are set, and special in a variable state depending on the type of the big hit The selection ratio of fluctuation contents of the fluctuation system was set. This makes it possible for the player to expect whether or not the development after the big hit, that is, the big hit that can acquire more prize balls, will occur from the number of the fluctuation cycles in the variable state.

  (4) A big hit (a big hit that gives 2R big hit game in this embodiment) is set as a second hit type that is difficult to obtain a prize ball during the big hit game, and a big hit consisting of a first hit type and a second hit type Depending on the type, the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system in the variable state was set. Thus, in the variable state, the player can expect whether or not the development after the big hit, that is, the big hit that is easy to acquire a prize ball will occur from the number of the fluctuation cycles.

  (5) The selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system and the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system in the variable state is set according to the big hit type of the first hit type. As a result, whether or not a big hit is likely to occur in a variable state, in which, in addition to the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system, it is easy to obtain a prize ball in comparison with the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system. Can make a player expect.

  (6) The selection ratio of the variation content of the special variation system is set according to whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends. This makes it possible for the player to expect development after the big hit, that is, whether or not the winning probability of the big hit varies with a high probability from the number of the fluctuation cycles in the variable state.

  (7) The selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system and the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system is set according to whether or not the probability variation state is given after the big hit game is finished and the type of the big hit (second hit type). As a result, whether or not the winning probability of winning big hits changes with a high probability in comparison with the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system in addition to the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system in the variable state. Can be expected from the player.

  (8) The selection ratio of the variation contents in the non-variable state was defined only by whether or not the big hit lottery was won. According to this, in the non-variable state, it can be expressed more significantly that the number of fluctuation cycles means only the degree of expectation of jackpot. That is, in the non-variable state, the variation content of the special variation system appears regardless of the type of jackpot, and therefore the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be changed from the number of variation cycles.

  (9) In the non-variable short state, the variation content of the special variation system in which the number of variation cycles is the maximum number (4 in this embodiment) is selected only when the big hit lottery is won. Thereby, in the non-changeable state, it is possible to realize the effect of determining the big hit. In addition, with the execution of the symbol variation game with the variation contents of the special variation system, the player can be more focused on the number of variation cycles.

  (10) In the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system, the same production (continuous sign production and reach formation) is executed in both the case where the fluctuation cycle becomes the reach fluctuation cycle and the case where it continues to the next fluctuation cycle. It can be difficult to understand whether or not it is a variable cycle. In addition, it is possible to know which variation content is being executed by executing an effect (continuous predictive effect) that is executed with special fluctuation system fluctuation contents in the reach fluctuation cycle in the normal fluctuation system fluctuation contents. Can be difficult. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the symbol variation game.

  (11) When shifting to the next fluctuation cycle, the contents of the fluctuation cycle to be executed immediately before the next fluctuation cycle are set (in the embodiment, “continue mid-turn” and “gase listening”). Thereby, a variation can be given to the development of the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system. In particular, the contents of the variable cycle are derived from the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific column, that is, the content that derives the continuous symbol combination from the state where the reach can be recognized, and the state where the reach cannot be recognized. It is possible to change the development of the game felt by the player from the content. That is, in the first variation cycle content (gase hearing), the continuation of the variation cycle and transition to reach production are felt, while in the second variation cycle content (middle pitch), continuation of variation cycle and reach production are achieved. It feels non-transition (positioning as Gase production).

  (12) By the appearance of the fluctuation cycle accompanied by the first fluctuation cycle content (gase hearing), it is denied that the fluctuation cycle becomes a deviation fluctuation without reach. That is, the continuation of the fluctuation cycle or the transition to the reach effect is confirmed. Therefore, the player can be interested in whether the variation cycle is executed with the first variation cycle content or the second variation cycle content. In particular, when the fluctuation content of the special fluctuation system is set so that the big hit expectation degree becomes higher as the number of fluctuation cycles increases, the expectation for the big hit is caused by the appearance of the fluctuation cycle with the first fluctuation cycle content. A feeling can be heightened.

  (13) Whether or not the fluctuation cycle becomes reach by executing a predetermined fluctuation cycle more than once (twice in this embodiment) with the first fluctuation cycle content (gase listening), or further fluctuation Players can be interested in whether the cycle will continue. In particular, if the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system are set so that the jackpot expectation increases as the number of fluctuation cycles increases, the fluctuation cycle is the first fluctuation cycle contents after the number of times reach is determined. By being executed, the player's sense of expectation for the big hit can be changed.

  (14) As a variation content of the normal variation system, a content (pseudo gasset variation) simulating the second variation cycle content is set. Thereby, a sense of expectation can be given to the appearance of the symbol variation game with the variation content of the special variation system.

  (15) During the variable speed state, since the ratio of selecting the content of fluctuation with a short fluctuation time (in the embodiment, the fluctuation pattern HP1) is increased, the digestion efficiency of the symbol fluctuation game can be improved. Further, during the variable state, only the symbol variation game having the hit variation content or the out-of-range variation content appears. That is, the symbol variation game including the effect of reach in the event of a final shift does not appear. For this reason, during the variable speed state, it is possible to make the player definitely recognize that it will be a big hit when the reach is formed, and it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for the big hit. In addition, since the symbol variation game including the effect of reach in the event of a final shift does not appear, the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game can be improved. In other words, normally, a variation game with variable contents including the effect of reach often has a long variation time, but according to the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the long variation time is directly connected to the big hit. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest during the variable state.

  (16) During the variable speed state, the rate of entering the second start winning opening 15 for providing the start condition of the symbol variation game (second symbol variation game) is improved by increasing the opening time. In other words, the player in the variable state can obtain the starting condition of the symbol variation game (can receive a winning lottery) without significantly reducing the possession ball. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest during the variable state that is advantageous to the player.

  (17) Promoting the entry of game balls into the second start winning opening 15 by setting the fluctuation time of the symbol fluctuation game based on the special figure 2 executed when the second reserved memory number becomes zero. Can be made. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of executions of the symbol variation game based on the special figure 2 in the variable state.

  (18) Promoting the game ball to enter the second start winning opening 15 by setting the variation time of the symbol variation game based on the special diagram 1 in the variation state (the variation time of the variation variation content) longer. be able to. As a result, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the number of executions of the symbol variation game based on the special figure 2 in the variable state.

  (19) By making the winning probability of the small hitting lottery based on the second reserved storage number low, it is possible to suppress the appearance of the small hitting in the variable state as a result. Since the small hit does not involve a change in the gaming state, it does not shift to a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the current situation, but does not shift to an advantageous gaming state. For this reason, it is possible to improve the digestion efficiency of the symbol variation game in the variable state by reducing the winning rate for the small hit in the variable state.

  (20) By setting the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system and the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system as the hit fluctuation contents in the variable state, a change (variation) can be given to the process until hit. On the other hand, the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system tend to increase the fluctuation time because the number of fluctuation cycles increases compared to the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system. For this reason, by increasing the selection ratio of the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system as the hit fluctuation contents, it is possible to further emphasize the speed feeling in the changing state.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the fluctuation content of the special fluctuation system, that is, the number of fluctuation cycles constituting the pseudo fluctuation may be changed. For example, the maximum number of fluctuation cycles may be set to 3 times, or may be set to 5 times or more.

In the embodiment, the hit type may be changed.
-In embodiment, you may set the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation cycle which makes a probability variation big hit definite at the time of a variable state to 4 times.

-In embodiment, when the frequency | count of a fluctuation | variation cycle exceeds three times, you may set the ratio by which 2R big hit game is produced to zero.
In the embodiment, the expected expectation may be set only for the ease of winning a winning ball during a winning game. In the embodiment, the expected expectation may be changed to some of the assumed number of winning balls. Further, in the embodiment, the advantageous expectation degree may be changed only to whether or not it is a probable big hit.

  In the embodiment, the expected degree of hit is notified by the number of fluctuation cycles during the variable state, and the expected degree of win is notified by the number of variable cycles during the non-variable state. Also good.

  -In embodiment, you may set the frequency | count of the fluctuation | variation cycle of the pseudo fluctuation | variation in which reach is fixed in the non-variable state to 3 times or more. According to this configuration, “medium pitch” may be set as an effect form of pseudo fluctuation in the second fluctuation cycle.

  In the embodiment, in the non-variable state, the “continuation of the middle” is performed in the second and third fluctuation cycles on the assumption that the number of fluctuation cycles of the pseudo fluctuation in which the reach is determined is set to 2 or more. You may change distribution so that a production may appear. The effect of “continuation of centering” is executed in a state where the decorative drawings constituting the continuous symbol combination are temporarily stopped and displayed in the two left and right columns, that is, in a state where different decorative drawings are temporarily stopped and displayed in the two left and right columns. For this reason, according to the said structure, it can recognize definitely continuing to the next fluctuation cycle in the stage where the production of "spinning" appeared in the 2nd fluctuation cycle.

  In the embodiment, the continuous sign effect (lightning image NG) may not be executed in the fourth change cycle during the non-changeable state. According to this configuration, it is possible to recognize that the number of continuations of the variation cycle constituting the pseudo variation has reached the upper limit number (Max). Further, when the number of times of continuation reaches the upper limit number, the fluctuation cycle is surely developed into a reach effect, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being confused due to the execution of the useless beat effect.

-In embodiment, you may change the production | presentation form of the pseudo fluctuation | variation in a non-variable short state only to "Gase hearing". In this case, the pseudo gas fluctuation need not be set.
In the embodiment, when shifting to the next fluctuation cycle, the right row may be changed again without being synchronized with the middle row. For example, the right column may be changed again after the change in the middle row is stopped.

In the embodiment, when shifting to the next variation cycle, the column that is re-variable in synchronization with the middle column may be the left column.
-In embodiment, you may comprise the symbol combination of a reach by the symbol of a left column and a middle column. In this case, the target of the continuation indication effect may be set to either the left column or the middle column, and the special symbol TZ is stopped and displayed on the right column.

In the embodiment, the fluctuation content including two or more fluctuation cycles may be positioned as a pseudo fluctuation in the variable state.
In the embodiment, the distribution may be changed so that pseudo four-time fluctuation content is selected even in the case of a deviation. Further, the distribution may be changed so that pseudo four-time fluctuation content is selected even in cases other than hit A.

  In the embodiment, the decorative symbols [1] to [7] are further classified according to predetermined attributes (for example, color attributes), and the left symbol derived in the variation cycle before the last round is defined as the final stop symbol. You may make it determine from the same attribute. This attribute is assumed to indicate the level of probability of expected change, for example.

  -In embodiment, you may make it select the variation pattern from which variation time differs according to the number of holding | maintenance memory | storage at the time of starting a symbol variation game during a variation state. More specifically, a change with a short change time may be selected as the number of stored storages increases.

  In the embodiment, when a big win that grants a 2R jackpot game is won, the distribution may be changed so that a variation pattern with a long variation time is selected as the number of variable upper and lower limits given after the big hit game ends.

  In the embodiment, the reach variation process is executed without considering the lottery result of the reach lottery in the variable state after performing the reach lottery regardless of the variable state or the non-variable state. Anyway. Further, when the reach lottery is performed during the variable state and the reach lottery is won, the symbol combination of the reach may be derived without temporarily stopping the symbol combination in the symbol variation game. In other words, it is sufficient that an effect that causes a shift reach does not appear during the variable state.

-The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only special symbols.
The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one special symbol (configuration of special figure 1 only).

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 14 ... 1st start winning opening, 14a ... 1st winning opening, 15 ... 2nd starting winning opening, 15a ... 2nd winning opening, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... CPU for main control, 30b ... ROM for main control, 30c ... RAM for main control.

Claims (5)

A display device for performing a symbol variation game that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner is provided. The variation content of the symbol variation game includes a variation cycle including a variation start of a symbol and a variation stop of a plurality of columns. As for the gaming machine in which the fluctuation contents of the normal fluctuation system constituted by one fluctuation cycle and the fluctuation contents of the special fluctuation system constituted by a plurality of fluctuation cycles are set,
Selecting means for selecting the variation content of the symbol variation game;
Control means for causing the display device to execute the symbol variation game according to the variation content selected by the selection unit,
The control means includes
When the variation content of the special variation system is selected, in the variation cycle, the same symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific plurality of columns, and the continuation to the next variation cycle is notified in a state where other columns are varied. While performing the continuation indication effect, and when the change cycle is a reach change cycle, while maintaining the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific column, the continuation indication effect is transferred to the reach effect while the end, When the next fluctuation cycle is continuously executed via the fluctuation cycle, at least one of the plurality of specific columns is re-varied in accordance with the stop of the fluctuation of the other columns. By deriving a continuation symbol combination for definite notification of continuation to the next fluctuation cycle,
When the variation content of the normal variation system is selected, in the variation cycle, the same design as the continuation indication effect is performed in a state where the same symbols are stopped and displayed in the plurality of columns and other columns are varied. And when the fluctuation cycle is a reach fluctuation cycle, the state where the same symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific column is maintained, and the transition to the reach effect is made with the end of the same effect as the continuation indication effect. To play.   When the variation cycle continues to the next variation cycle, the variation cycle executed immediately before the next variation cycle causes the same symbol to stop and be displayed in the first variation cycle content with the continuation indication effect and the specific column. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is executed with any one of the contents of the second variation cycle for deriving the continuation symbol combination.   In the variation content of the special variation system, the variation cycle is executed with the content of the first variation cycle when either continuing to the next variation cycle or when the variation cycle becomes a reach variation cycle. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: The fluctuation content of the special fluctuation system consisting of a predetermined multiple or more fluctuation cycles can be selected only when the last fluctuation cycle is a reach fluctuation cycle,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the predetermined multiple or more fluctuation cycles are executed with the contents of the first fluctuation cycle.   In the fluctuation content of the normal fluctuation system, the fluctuation cycle simulates the second fluctuation cycle content that ends the fluctuation without stopping and displaying the same symbol in the specific column and deriving the continuous symbol combination. The game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the game machine is executed with the content described above.

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