JP5427555B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention presents a player with the task of causing a predetermined effect to appear during a symbol variation game, and a game capable of executing a task-giving effect for deriving a jackpot symbol that can recognize the jackpot by the appearance of the presented effect Related to the machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, various game effects have been performed in order to improve the interest of the player. For example, a pachinko machine that performs a task assignment effect that gives a task such as “○ Reach with the design!” (Hereinafter referred to as “mission”) and controls it to be a big hit when the mission is apparently proposed (For example, refer to Patent Document 1). In recent years, the types of symbols to be confirmed and stopped are changed according to the type of jackpot, and the expectation is often set for each type of symbols.

JP 2008-228891 A

  And, in a gaming machine having a plurality of reach lines that can recognize the reach state, assume that two reach lines are formed in both the symbol presented as the task and the symbol different from the symbol during the task granting effect. Apparently, the jackpot is determined when the reach is formed with the design presented as the task. However, depending on the type of symbols that are stopped and displayed in the third symbol row, a jackpot symbol combination may be formed with a symbol different from the symbol presented as the task. In addition, if the symbol that is different from the symbol presented as the task is a symbol with a lower expectation than the symbol presented as the task, the reach was formed with the symbol presented as the task. However, since it is suggested that a big hit with low expectations is suggested, there is a possibility that the interest of the player may be reduced.

  This invention was made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to delight the player with the task giving effect by devising the execution mode of the task giving effect, The object is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving interest.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 can display a game effect including a symbol variation game in which a symbol combination is displayed by varying a plurality of types of symbols in a plurality of columns and can recognize a reach state. Provided with display means having a plurality of reach lines, a predetermined reach formation symbol is displayed and a player is presented as an issue to form a reach, and a big hit is made in the symbol variation game where the presented issue is performed In a gaming machine that executes an assignment-giving effect that derives the symbol combination, if the winning combination is a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not it is a big hit, it is a symbol combination that allows the player to recognize the big hit, including a reach formation symbol Display pattern determining means for determining a pattern, and a reach forming symbol to be presented as a task when the task giving effect is executed And a presentation control means for presenting the assignment in the symbol variation game and controlling the display content of the display means, and the symbol for the player when winning the big hit lottery. Classified according to the degree of expectation that an advantageous state will be given, the display pattern determining means can recognize the big hit in the display means based on the display pattern determined by winning the big hit lottery When a simple symbol combination is displayed, the display mode based on the display pattern is the same as the symbol determined as the task for the reach formation symbol displayed on the specific reach line, and the specific reach The combination of symbols that can recognize the big hits displayed on the reach line excluding the line is determined as the issue. And when the lower pattern of the expected degree than is pattern, determines unsuitable display mode the display mode, change the determined display pattern on a display pattern that do not the unsuitable display mode, the symbol that is determined as the object And a storage means for patternizing and storing a display mode that is determined to be an inappropriate display mode, and the display pattern determining unit is configured to win a big hit in the display unit based on a display pattern determined by winning the big hit lottery. When a recognizable symbol combination is displayed, if the display mode based on the display pattern matches a pattern stored as an inappropriate display mode in the storage unit, the determined display pattern is displayed as the inappropriate display mode. In addition, the symbol set that can recognize the big hit that is displayed based on the display pattern before the change The gist is to change to a display pattern that forms a symbol combination in which a big hit can be recognized with a symbol having a degree of expectation equal to or less than the symbol forming the match .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the display pattern determining means changes the display pattern, it is determined as an inappropriate display mode according to the symbol determined as the task. The gist of the present invention is to change the display patterns to be display modes.
The invention described in claim 3 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the effect control means maintains the task over at least two consecutive symbol variation games. And

  According to the present invention, by devising the execution mode of the assignment giving effect, it is possible for the player to make the assignment giving effect enjoyable and to improve the interest.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The enlarged view which shows a game board. Enlarged view of the center character. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. The timing chart which shows the execution mode of the symbol variation game based on the front symbol variation pattern and the back symbol variation pattern. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows the display aspect of a double reach. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows an unsuitable display aspect. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode which does not become an unsuitable display mode. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode before and after a change. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows the display mode before and after a change. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the symbol variation game based on the back symbol variation pattern with a mission effect. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the symbol variation game based on the previous symbol variation pattern with a mission effect. (A)-(j) is a schematic diagram which shows the execution aspect of the symbol fluctuation game with a mission effect and a re-lottery effect. The schematic diagram which shows the display mode as a modification. The schematic diagram which shows the display mode as a modification.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 schematically shows a pachinko gaming machine 10, and a vertical rectangular middle frame for setting various gaming components on the front side of the opening of an outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be opened and closed and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 12 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 12 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be visually recognized from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 14a at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 15 as a first storage plate that can store a game ball as a game medium of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is integrated below the window 14a. It is a molded configuration. On the back side of the front frame 14, a glass support frame (not shown) that protects the game board YB disposed inside the machine and supports the glass of a size that covers the window 14 a is assembled in a detachable and tiltable manner. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 12. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper lamp that constitutes an illumination display unit that produces a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light-emitting body (lamp, LED, etc.) (not shown) so as to surround almost the entire circumference of the window 14a. The part 16a, the left lamp part 16b, and the right lamp part 16c are arranged. Each lamp part 16a-16c is comprised by covering the several light-emitting body with which the front surface of the front frame 14 is mounted | worn with the lamp lens shape | molded so that the light which this light-emitting body emits can be permeate | transmitted.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 17 a and a right speaker 17 b are arranged at the upper left and right sides of the window 14 a to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b are attached to the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is provided on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the attachment portions of the left speaker 17a and the right speaker 17b. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 18 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 15 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 12 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. In addition, on the front side of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the lower plate 18, a launch handle 19 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when the game ball is fired on the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 17 c that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is disposed on the left side of the lower plate 18 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 17 c is attached to the middle frame 12.

  The upper plate 15 is provided with a not-shown payout opening for game balls to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 15a for storing game balls held by the player is provided continuously. Furthermore, an upper plate intake port (not shown) for taking game balls in the storage passage 15a into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 15 are guided to the upper plate take-in port by the storage passage 15a, and are taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate take-in port, and launched toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set in terms of launch intensity according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 19. The lower plate 18 is provided with an outlet 18a for a game ball overflowing from the upper plate 15, and a concave storage portion 18b for storing the game ball is connected to the outlet 18a for the game ball. Yes.

Next, the configuration of the game board YB will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
On the front surface of the game board YB, a guide rail 20 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 19 and forms a substantially circular game area H1 that is the main body of a pachinko game is laid in a circular spiral shape. Yes. With this guide rail 20, a game ball guide path 20 a extending from the lower left to the upper left of the game board YB is formed on the game board YB, and a game area H 1 is formed inside the guide rail 20. . Further, the outside of the game area H1, which is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 20, is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  Various display devices and a display frame body (center accessory) 21 with various decorations are mounted almost at the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB. In the approximate center of the display frame 21, an opening 21a for setting (mounting) an effect display device 22 as a display means having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH is formed. The effect display device 22 includes a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects (game effects) executed in association with the game are images. It is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 22 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a 7-segment special symbol display device 23 is provided in the lower left game area H <b> 1 of the display frame 21. In the special symbol display device 23, a symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  Then, in the special symbol display device 23, the variation display of the special symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game, and the special symbol is confirmed and stopped simultaneously with the end of the game. In addition, the effect display device 22 starts displaying the decorative symbols at the same time when the symbol variation game is started. The decorative symbols are temporarily stopped before the game is ended, and the decorative symbols in each column are confirmed at the end of the game. Stopped display. “Fluctuation display” is a state in which the type of symbols displayed in the display area defined in the display device that displays the symbols is changing. “Temporary stop display” means that the symbols are shaken in the display area. This is a state displayed in a fluctuating state. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area. In the special symbol display device 23 and the effect display device 22, a display effect relating to the symbol variation game and the symbol variation game is started at the same time and is ended at the same time (that is, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed at a fixed stop). In the following description, “final stop display” and “temporary stop display” may be collectively referred to as “stop display”.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 selects one special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the big hit lottery (big hit or miss) from a plurality of types of special symbols, and the selected special symbol is the symbol. A fixed stop is displayed at the end of the floating game. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 23 displays one special symbol from a plurality of types of special symbols. The plurality of types of special symbols in this embodiment are classified into a jackpot symbol that can recognize a jackpot and a missing symbol that can recognize a gap.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, on the effect display device 22, a numerical symbol N from [0 (zero)] to [9] and a blank symbol Q imitating the shape of a circle (circle) are displayed for each column. Is displayed. The blank symbol Q is a symbol arranged between each numeric symbol N.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 22 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 23, and the effect display device 22 stands out in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device 22 in which a display effect (for example, reach effect or the like) is performed with a variety of images in front of his eyes rather than the special symbol display device 23, and the effect display. A big hit or loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived and displayed in the symbol variation game of the device 22.

  In the reach effect, the reach formation symbol constituted by a combination in which the predetermined symbols in the symbol change game executed on the effect display device 22 have the same symbols in the predetermined columns and the columns other than the specific columns fluctuate temporarily. It is an effect performed by being displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, nine symbol display positions D1 to D9 are defined in the image display unit GH of the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, and the left column (first symbol column) R1; Three symbol columns, a middle column (second symbol column) R2 and a right column (third symbol column) R3, are displayed in a variable manner. These nine symbol display positions D1 to D9 are arranged in three rows so as to be an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three columns so as to be left, middle, and right in the horizontal direction. The left column R1 includes an upper symbol display position D1 for the first column located at the top when viewed from the player in the left column R1 and a middle for the first column positioned at the center when viewed from the player. The symbol display position D2 and the lower symbol display position D3 for the first row located at the bottom when viewed from the player side are associated with each other. In these symbol display positions D1 to D3, when symbols are variably displayed in the order described in detail later in the left column R1, three consecutive decorative symbols are displayed. The middle row R2 includes a second row upper symbol display position D4 that is located at the top when viewed from the player and a middle portion for the second row that is located at the center when viewed from the player side. The symbol display position D5 is associated with the second symbol lower symbol display position D6 located at the bottom when viewed from the player side. In these symbol display positions D4 to D6, when symbols are variably displayed in the order described later in the middle row R2, three consecutive decorative symbols are displayed. Further, in the right column R3, in the right column R3, the upper symbol display position D7 for the third column located at the top when viewed from the player, and the middle for the third column positioned at the center when viewed from the player side. The symbol display position D8 is associated with the lower symbol display position D9 for the third row located at the bottom when viewed from the player side. In these symbol display positions D7 to D9, when symbols are variably displayed in the order described in detail later in the right column R3, three consecutive decorative symbols are displayed.

  With this configuration, in the effect display device 22 of the present embodiment, the left column R1 is arranged on the left side of the middle column R2, and the right column R3 is arranged on the right side of the middle column R2, and each of these columns R1 to R3 is arranged. Then, for each column, a variable display (vertical scroll display) is performed in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom as viewed from the player. In each of the columns R1 to R3, when the numerical symbol N is stopped and displayed at the upper and lower symbol display positions across the central symbol display position, the blank symbol Q is stopped and displayed at the central symbol display position. When the numerical symbol N is stopped and displayed, the blank symbol Q is stopped and displayed at the upper and lower symbol display positions across the central symbol display position.

  The left column R1 is: 9 → ○ → 8 → ○ → 7 → ○ → 6 → ○ → 5 → ○ → 4 → ○ → 3 → ○ → 2 → ○ → 1 → ○ → 0 (zero) → ○ → 9 ... As the numerical symbol N and the blank symbol Q change alternately, the numerical value decreases in order, and when it becomes 0 (zero), it changes in the order of returning to 9. (○ indicates blank symbol Q). On the other hand, the middle row R2 and the right row R3 are: 0 (zero) → ○ → 1 → ○ → 2 → ○ → 3 → ○ → 4 → ○ → 5 → ○ → 6 → ○ → 7 → ○ → 8 → ○ → 9 → ○ → 0 (zero) → ○ → 1... The numerical design N and the blank design Q change alternately and the number increases in order. ) In order of returning to). In the present embodiment, the order in which symbols are displayed in the order as described above in each of the columns R1 to R3 is defined as the display order.

  In the effect display device 22, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed at the first symbol upper symbol display position D1, the second symbol upper symbol display position D4, and the third symbol upper symbol display position D7 is effective. The effective line L1 in which the symbol combination is effective is formed by these three symbol display positions D1, D4, and D7. In the effect display device 22, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed at the first symbol middle symbol display position D2, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5, and the third symbol middle symbol display position D8 is effective. Thus, an effective line L2 in which the symbol combination is valid is formed by these three symbol display positions D2, D5, and D8. In the effect display device 22, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed in the first symbol lower symbol display position D3, the second symbol lower symbol display position D6, and the third symbol lower symbol display position D9 is effective. Thus, an effective line L3 in which the symbol combination is effective is formed by these three symbol display positions D3, D6, and D9.

  In the effect display device 22, the combination of the three symbols displayed in the first symbol upper symbol display position D1, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5, and the third symbol lower symbol display position D9 is effective. Thus, an effective line L4 in which the symbol combination is valid is formed by these three symbol display positions D1, D5, and D9. In the effect display device 22, the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed at the first symbol lower symbol display position D3, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5, and the third symbol upper symbol display position D7 is effective. The effective line L5 in which the symbol combination is effective is formed by these three symbol display positions D3, D5, and D7.

  The effective line L1 is formed so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction on the upper side of the effect display device 22, and the effective line L2 is formed to extend linearly in the horizontal direction in the center of the effect display device 22, and further, the effective line L3. Is formed so as to extend linearly in the lateral direction below the effect display device 22. In addition, the effective line L4 is formed to extend linearly in the diagonally downward direction (or diagonally upward to the left) of the effect display device 22, and the effective line L5 is diagonally upward (rightward in the effect display device 22). Alternatively, it is formed so as to extend linearly in a slanting direction downward to the left). With this configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is a five-line machine including an effect display device 22 that can form five effective lines L1 to L5.

  In the present embodiment, when the change is stopped in the order of the left column R1, the right column R3, and the middle column R2, and the symbols are temporarily displayed, the following reach state is displayed on the effect display device 22. It is possible. A reach state is not displayed on the effective lines L1 to L3 at the same time, and one reach state (single reach) is present on any one of the effective lines L1, L2 and L3. It can be displayed. In addition, the reach state can be displayed on the effective line L4 and the effective line L5 at the same time, and two reach states (double reach) can be displayed on the two effective lines L4 and L5. In the reach state, the decorative symbols in a predetermined reach column (in the present embodiment, the left column R1 and the right column R3) of the plurality of columns are temporarily displayed as the same symbol, and columns other than the reach column ( In the present embodiment, the decorative pattern in the middle row R2) is variably displayed. The symbol combination that can recognize the reach state is a reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol) by a decorative symbol. When one active line is formed at three symbol display positions as in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the symbol display position at which symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed first on one effective line and the next The reach state is formed by temporarily stopping and displaying the same symbol at the symbol display position where the symbol is temporarily stopped.

  And in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, a reach line is formed by the effective line on which the reach state (reach formation symbol) is displayed. Further, in the present embodiment, the middle row R2 is the final variation stop row where the variation is finally stopped in the reach state, and the second row upper symbol display position D4, the second row middle symbol display position D5, and the second row Any symbol display position of the row lower symbol display position D6 is the final symbol stop position on the reach line where the reach is formed. Specifically, when a single reach is formed using the effective line L1 as a reach line, the upper symbol display position D4 for the second column is the final symbol stop position. Further, when the single reach is formed with the effective line L2 as the reach line, the middle symbol display position D5 for the second row is the final symbol stop position. Further, when the single reach is formed with the effective line L3 as the reach line, the second symbol lower symbol display position D6 becomes the final symbol stop position. In addition, when the double reach is formed by using the effective lines L4 and L5 as reach lines, the second symbol middle symbol display position D5 becomes the final symbol stop position for each of the two reach lines.

  And in this embodiment, when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery when the symbol combination formed by the same symbols of the three symbols of the decorative symbols displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 is displayed as an effect display device 22 is a jackpot symbol combination (decoration symbol jackpot symbol) based on a symbol symbol to be confirmed and stopped. On the other hand, when the symbol combination formed by including the symbol combination or the blank symbol Q formed without using the same symbol in the three rows of decorative symbols displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 is determined by the internal lottery. It is assumed that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols (decorated symbols of the decorative symbols) to be displayed on the effect display device 22 is confirmed and stopped. The case where the three rows of decorative symbols are not the same symbol includes the case where all of the three rows of decorative symbols are different and the case where the two rows of decorative symbols are the same symbol and the one row of decorative symbols are different. For example, the symbol combinations of the decorative symbols are [123], [115], [767], [◯ 89], and the like. In addition, the symbol combination ([XXX]) consisting only of the blank symbol Q is also an off-line symbol combination, and even if the same blank symbol Q is aligned on the effective lines L1 to L5, the symbol variation game is a big hit. Don't be.

  The effect display device 22 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 23. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 23 and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol of the effect display device 22 correspond to each other. The symbols based on the symbols and the symbol combinations based on the decorative symbols are displayed in correspondence with each other.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 2, in the lower left game area H <b> 1 of the display frame body 21, a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol holding light emitting units are provided at the lower left of the special symbol display device 23. A special symbol hold storage display device Ra is provided. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra notifies the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved storage”). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start winning opening (upper start winning opening 25 and lower start winning opening 26) arranged below the display frame 21, the game that has entered the game The ball is stored as a start-holding ball, and the number of the start-holding balls is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for a special symbol. The number of reserved symbols for special symbols indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The number of reserved memories for special symbols is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the start winning opening, and decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Yes. The special symbol on-hold storage display device Ra is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol-changing games on hold (the number of on-hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the special symbol on-hold light emitting unit.

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 24 is disposed in the lower left game area H1 of the display frame 21 and on the left side of the special symbol display device 23. In the normal symbol display device 24, a normal symbol variation game in which one normal symbol is derived by changing a plurality of types of normal symbols is performed. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 24 covers a light-emitting body (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp with a lens cover (in FIG. 2, the surface is decorated with “◯ (circle)” and “× (batsu)”). And a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) ordinary symbol display units. In the normal symbol display device 24, an internal lottery (ordinary drawing) of whether or not to hit a universal symbol (whether or not to open the lower start winning opening 26 by the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 27) is performed separately from the big hit lottery of whether or not the big hit The lottery result of (win lottery) is displayed. Then, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol per lot is determined by the lottery per universal symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this In the embodiment, the normal symbol display portion on the “◯ (circle)” side is lit). On the other hand, in the normal symbol display device 24 of the present embodiment, when the normal symbol deviation is determined by lottery per common symbol, the symbol for the normal symbol consisting of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation game is displayed in a fixed stop display (this book In the embodiment, the normal symbol display section on the “× (Dragon)” side is turned on.

  In addition, in the game area H1 in the lower left of the display frame 21, a plurality of (four in this embodiment) normal symbol holding light emitting units are provided between the special symbol display device 23 and the normal symbol display device 24. A normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is provided. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb notifies the player of the stored number of start reserved balls for the normal symbol stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of hold storage”). The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a game ball that has entered the game as a start holding ball when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 arranged on the left side of the display frame 21. The number of starting and holding balls is stored in the machine (main control RAM 35c of the main control board 35) as a reserved memory number for normal symbols. The number of reserved memories for normal symbols indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for normal symbol variation games). The number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is incremented by 1 when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 and is decremented by 1 at the start of the normal symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 30 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become. Then, the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb is configured to notify the player of the number of normal symbol variation games being held (the number of start holding balls) by the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold light emitting units.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the game area H1 below the display frame 21, an upper start winning opening 25 having a game ball entrance 25a and a lower start winning opening having a game ball entrance 26a is provided. 26 are arranged in the vertical direction. The upper start winning opening 25 is configured such that the entrance 25a is always open so as to allow entry of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 26 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 27 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 26a is configured to open so as to allow entry of the ball. In other words, the lower start winning opening 26 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 27 is opened to open the entrance 26a.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered are disposed. The upper start winning opening 25 and the lower start winning opening 26 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of winning balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 27 is opened, the lower start winning opening 26 is made in a state where the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter, while when the opening / closing blade 27 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game ball is not expanded. It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 26 has a large winning opening provided with a large winning opening door 28 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. A (special electric accessory) 29 is provided. A count switch SW3 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 29. The big winning opening 29 can give a condition for paying out game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 28 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win a large number of winning balls. Can be obtained. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. The jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is completed, a round game in which the grand prize opening 29 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 28 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (for example, 15 times). One round game is from the opening of the grand prize opening 29 by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door 28 to the closing of the big winning opening 29 by the closing operation of the big prize opening door 28. During the game, the special winning opening 29 is opened until a specified number of game balls (for example, 8 balls) enter or until a specified time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol operation gate 30 is disposed in the game area H <b> 1 on the left side of the display frame 21. A normal symbol variation switch SW4 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball that has entered and passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 30. The normal symbol operation gate 30 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game when the game ball passes.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big winning opening 29), game balls that have been launched into the gaming area H1 and have not entered any winning opening are regarded as out balls. An out bulb port 31 is formed for discharging to the outside of the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 31 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a probability variation (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation”) function. The probability variation function is based on the fact that the probability variation jackpot is won, and the jackpot lottery probability state is changed from the low probability lottery state (4/1471 in the present embodiment) to the high probability lottery state (in this embodiment, 36/1471) after the jackpot game ends. ) Is a function that gives a probability variation state (probability variation state). Further, the probability variation state is given until the next big hit occurs. In this way, when a probability variation state is given, the probability of winning a big hit fluctuates with a high probability and it is easy for a jackpot to occur.Therefore, the probability variation state is advantageous to the player, and the player will become a probability variation big hit. Playing games while expecting.

  In the present embodiment, a jackpot that gives a probability variation state after the big hit game is a probability variation big hit, and a jackpot that is not given a probability variation state (that is, a non-probability variation state is given) after the big hit game is a non-probability big hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among 100 types of special symbol jackpot designs, 77 types of special symbols are set as special symbols (specific symbols) that are probable big hits, and 23 types of special symbols It is set to a special symbol (non-specific symbol) that becomes a non-probable big hit.

  Moreover, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, among the decorative symbols that are confirmed and stopped displayed on the effect display device 22, [111], [333], [555], [777], and [999] are included. The jackpot symbol combination is set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change) that can definitely recognize the probability variation jackpot. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the decorative symbols displayed on the effect display device 22 are displayed with [000], [222], [444], [666], and [888]. The jackpot symbol combination is set as a symbol combination (a jackpot symbol with a non-probability variation fixed) that can definitely recognize the non-probable variation jackpot. In this way, the expectation that the probability variation state is given is different between the jackpot symbol with a certain probability change and the jackpot symbol with a non-probable variation decision. It is set as a symbol that is advantageous to the player. In the following description, the symbols indicated by [1] [3] [5] [7] [9] are indicated as probability variation fixed symbols and indicated by [0] [2] [4] [6] [8]. The symbol may be indicated as a non-probable change fixed symbol.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “variable reduction”). The variable speed function shortens the fluctuation time of the normal symbol variation game, and the lottery probability state of the normal symbol variation game based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 30 (winning probability per normal) is higher than the low probability lottery state. This is a function for giving a variable state changing to a lottery state as a privilege. In addition, the open / close blades 27 of the lower start winning opening 26 are opened and closed with different operation patterns when winning in the normal symbol variation game when the variable state is given and when the variable state is not given. It is like that. That is, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is not given, the first and second opening times (for example, 300 ms) after the opening and closing blades 27 are opened for the first number of times (for example, one time). ) It keeps open until it passes. On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation game is won when the variable state is given, the number of times the opening and closing blades 27 are opened (for example, three times) is increased to a second number greater than the first number, The opening state is maintained until a second opening time (for example, 1800 ms) longer than the first opening time elapses after the opening in one opening. In other words, the open / close blade 27 is set to operate more advantageously for the player when the variable state is applied, compared to the state where the variable state is not applied. During the variable speed state, the opening / closing blade 27 operates favorably for the player, and the rate of entry of game balls into the lower start winning opening 26 per unit time is improved. Become. The variable state is given until a predetermined number of symbol variation games are played, or until a big hit occurs before the number of games is reached. In the present embodiment, when the probability variation big hit is won, the variation state is given until the certain variation state ends. On the other hand, when winning the uncertain change big hit, the predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) is set as the upper limit number of times, and the variable state is given.

  In the present embodiment, the variable state that increases the opening time per unit time of the opening and closing blades 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time increasing state. On the other hand, the non-changeable state in which the opening time per unit time of the opening / closing blade 27 after the end of the big hit game is the opening time non-increasing state. It should be noted that during the variable speed state (open time increasing state), the total time for which the opening / closing blades 27 are opened by one ordinary figure increases compared to the non-short time state.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a mission effect as a task giving effect. The mission effect is an effect that presents the player with a predetermined effect as a task (mission) to appear in the symbol variation game. Then, in the symbol variation game accompanied by the mission effect, when the effect presented to the player appears, the game is developed so that the big hit symbol is derived thereafter.

  In the mission effect of this embodiment, reach formation that derives the subject symbol as a reach formation symbol by stopping the variation of symbols in predetermined columns (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) that can constitute the reach. Production is presented. When presenting the reach formation effect in the mission effect, the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH) is presented with a mission content such as “Let's reach with 3 symbols!”.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, as a mission effect, a reach formation symbol (problem symbol) is presented across a plurality of symbol variation games, and during that time, the content of the reach formation effect (problem symbol) is maintained. It is supposed to let you. However, if a big win is won in the first symbol variation game after the mission effect starts, the mission effect ends in one time.

  Then, when the big win lottery is won during the mission production execution, the production executed in the symbol variation game is determined so that the presentation presented in the mission production matches the production executed in the symbol variation game It has come to be. For this reason, there is a case in which a presentation expression is executed as if the player achieved a big hit by accomplishing the mission. On the other hand, if the jackpot lottery is not won in the mission effect execution, the effect executed in the symbol variation game is determined so that the effect presented in the mission effect and the effect performed in the symbol variation game do not match. It has become so.

  Also, depending on the presentation expression based on the mission achievement by the non-probability-variable-determined task pattern among the presented challenges, the player may visually recognize that there is a possibility of obtaining a big hit game and a non-probable big hit game I will let you. Further, depending on the effect expression based on the mission achievement by the task pattern of the probability variation confirmed symbol among the presented tasks, the player is visually recognized to obtain the jackpot game and the probability variation jackpot game. Thus, when the above-mentioned mission is presented, the player has a higher expectation when the mission is achieved by the task pattern of the probability variation confirmed symbol than the mission achievement by the task symbol of the non-probability variation confirmed symbol. Therefore, the player expects to achieve the mission based on the task pattern to which the probable big hit game is given when the big hit.

  In the symbol variation game in which the mission effect is executed, when the presented task and the effect to be executed coincide with each other, the effect display device 22 (image display unit GH) displays “Mission Achievement” in accordance with the mission achievement time. A character image consisting of “!” Is displayed. The mission achievement time is set to a time when the player can recognize whether or not the mission has been accomplished. For this reason, “Mission Complete!” Is not displayed in a situation where it is not possible to recognize whether the mission has been completed, and after a while, “Mission Complete! "Is not displayed. And the mission achievement time in the reach formation effect is the time of reach formation.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to execute a re-lottery effect (a big hit symbol re-variation effect). The re-lottery effect is an effect that is performed in order for the player to recognize the type of jackpot game that was determined when the jackpot was won in the jackpot lottery. As done. In this re-drawing effect, a temporary jackpot symbol (a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol) is temporarily stopped during a symbol variation game, and then a jackpot symbol (a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol) that is finally confirmed and stopped is derived. Performed in a production manner. Specifically, after temporarily displaying [222] as a temporary jackpot symbol, each symbol row is changed again, and finally [777] is derived as a jackpot symbol that is finally stopped and displayed. According to the re-lottery effect, even if the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game performed on the effect display device 22 is a jackpot symbol that cannot recognize the “probability variation jackpot game”, the “probability variation jackpot game” can be recognized. The player can have an expectation that the jackpot symbol is derived, that is, an expectation to be promoted to an advantageous jackpot. In the present embodiment, the re-lottery effect is positioned as a promotion effect because the player has a sense of expectation that the type of jackpot game will be promoted to “probable jackpot game”. Note that the re-lottery effect is not performed in a mode in which the types of recognizable jackpot games are demoted, for example, from the jackpot symbol [777] to the jackpot symbol [666], but in a mode in which the type of jackpot game described above is promoted, And it is performed in any of the modes in which the type of jackpot game does not change. A mode in which the type of jackpot game does not change includes a mode in which the same jackpot symbol is derived before and after execution of the re-lottery effect, such as jackpot symbol [222] to jackpot symbol [222].

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 35 for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 35 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing on control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal is output. Further, a sub-integrated control board 36, an effect display control board 37, and a sound / lamp control board 38 are mounted on the rear side of the machine.

  The sub integrated control board 36 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38 based on the control signal output from the main control board 35. The effect display control board 37 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 22 based on the control signals output from the main control board 35 and the sub integrated control board 36. Further, the sound / lamp control board 38 is based on the control signals output from the main control board 35 and the sub integrated control board 36, and the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting timing, etc.) of the various lamp units 16a to 16c and the speaker The sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of 17a to 17c is controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 35, the sub-integrated control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the main control board 35, a main control CPU 35a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 35b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 35a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 35c is provided. A main control ROM 35b and a main control RAM 35c are connected to the main control CPU 35a. The main control CPU 35a has an upper start switch SW1 that detects a game ball that has entered the upper start prize opening 25, and a lower start port SW2 that detects a game ball that has entered the lower start prize opening 26. It is connected. The main control CPU 35a is connected to a count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 29 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 30. .

  A special symbol display device 23 and a special symbol hold storage display device Ra are connected to the main control CPU 35a via a symbol display board 39. Moreover, the normal symbol display device 24 and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb are connected to the main control CPU 35a via the symbol display board 39. The symbol display board 39 is mounted at a position corresponding to the special symbol display device 23, the special symbol hold storage display device Ra, the normal symbol display device 24, and the normal symbol hold storage display device Rb. , Ra and Rb are mounted with light emitters (LEDs in this embodiment).

  Further, the main control CPU 35a updates the values of various random numbers such as the big hit determination random number every predetermined cycle, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 35c before updating. Has been rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The main control CPU 35a stores (sets) various information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  A main control program for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main control ROM 35b. In addition to the main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns are stored in the main control ROM 35b. The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 22 and the special symbol display device 23 are determined and stopped. The pattern used as the base of the game effect (display effect, light emission effect, audio | voice effect) until is complete | finished is shown. That is, the variation pattern can specify the effect contents and the effect time (variation time) of the symbol variation game from when the special symbol starts to vary until the special symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  In the jackpot effect, the symbol change game is developed on the effect display device 22 through the reach effect, and finally the jackpot symbol (decoration symbol) is displayed in a definite stop display. (Special symbol) is expanded to be confirmed and stopped. The outlier reach effect is developed in the effect display device 22 so that the symbol change game is finally stopped after the reach effect, and the symbol change game is released in the special symbol display device 23. The symbol (special symbol) is expanded so as to be confirmed and stopped. The off-line effect is developed so that the symbol change game is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 22 without reaching the reach effect, and the symbol change game is displayed on the special symbol display device 23. The off-line symbol (special symbol) is expanded and displayed so as to be confirmed and stopped. In the special symbol display device 23, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbols is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  In the present embodiment, the number of reach lines is determined by the overall control CPU 36a described in detail later. Therefore, in the variation pattern capable of executing the reach effect, the single variation pattern is associated with the single variation pattern so that both the single reach and the double reach can be performed. Furthermore, the variation pattern for the big hit effect and the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect can be classified into two types, respectively. Specifically, in the variation pattern for the big hit effect, among the symbols displayed in a variable manner in the middle row R2, there is a display order among the display orders indicated by ... 0 (zero) → ○ → 1 → ○ → 2 →. There is a front symbol variation pattern for a jackpot effect that forms a jackpot symbol combination with a numerical symbol N set in advance. Also, in the variation pattern for the big hit effect, among the symbols that are variably displayed in the middle row R2, the display order is the previous symbol in the display order indicated by ... 0 (zero) → ○ → 1 → ○ → 2 →. There is a post-symbol variation pattern for a jackpot effect that forms a jackpot symbol combination with the number symbol N set one after. In the following description, a numerical symbol N whose display order is set before is indicated as a previous symbol, and a numerical symbol N whose display order is set one after the previous symbol is indicated as a rear symbol. Further, the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect includes a front symbol variation pattern for the outlier reach effect that forms a symbol combination of the outlier reach with reference to the previous symbol among the symbols variably displayed in the middle row R2. In addition, the variation pattern for outlier reach production includes a rear symbol variation pattern for outlier reach production that forms a symbol combination of outlier reach with reference to the back symbol out of symbols displayed in the middle row R2. Further, in the following description, the front symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the previous symbol variation pattern for the loss reach effect may be simply referred to as “previous symbol variation pattern”. Similarly, the rear symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the rear symbol variation pattern for the outlier reach effect may be simply indicated as “rear symbol variation pattern”.

  For example, referring to FIG. 5, in the effect display device 22, “2” is displayed at the first symbol upper symbol display position D 1, blank symbol Q is displayed at the first symbol middle symbol display position D 2, and the first symbol is displayed. When “3” is displayed at the lower symbol display position D3, “2” becomes the previous symbol and “3” becomes the subsequent symbol based on the display order in the middle row R2. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the previous symbol variation pattern and the subsequent symbol variation pattern, the time for switching the variation rate is unified when the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the columns R1 to R3.

  In the symbol variation game based on these variation patterns, as shown in FIG. 5, the variation of the symbol is started at the speed A in all the columns R1 to R3, and in the left column R1, after the time T1 has elapsed since the variation was started. The fluctuation speed is switched from speed A to speed B (<speed A). At this time, in the effect display device 22, regardless of whether the previous symbol variation pattern or the rear symbol variation pattern is selected, a predetermined number of symbols before the symbol determined as the reach formation symbol in the left column R <b> 1. Switching from speed A to speed B is triggered by the passage of a predetermined symbol display position (in this example, the middle symbol display position D2 for the first column in this example). . The change opportunity symbol is calculated by calculating the time (time T2) required for deriving the reach formation symbol to the middle symbol display position D2 for the first row and the number of variations of the symbol by the effect display control board 37 described in detail later. To be determined. Then, even after the fluctuation speed is switched, the symbol fluctuation display is performed, and when the symbol determined as the reach formation symbol reaches the middle symbol display position D2 for the first row (time T2 has elapsed). The symbol determined as the reach formation symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed.

  After that, in the right column R3, a symbol that is a predetermined number before the symbol determined as the reach formation symbol in the right column R3 passes a predetermined symbol display position (in this example, the middle symbol display position D8 for the third column). As a result, the speed A is switched to the speed B. Similarly to the left column R1, when the symbol determined as the reach formation symbol reaches the middle symbol display position D8 for the third column (when time T4 has elapsed), the symbol determined as the reach formation symbol is temporarily The stop is displayed. If the double reach is formed by temporarily stopping and displaying the same symbol in the left column R1 and the right column R3, the fluctuation rate is changed from the speed A in the middle column R2 after a lapse of time T4 from the start of the fluctuation. The speed is switched to C (> speed A), and the reach effect is executed.

  In the symbol variation game based on the previous symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect, in the middle row R2, the variation speed is switched from the velocity C to the velocity B after the lapse of time T5 after the variation starts, and after the lapse of the time T6. The same symbol as the reach formation symbol formed on the effective line L4 is temporarily stopped and displayed at the middle symbol display position D5 for the second column. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game based on the subsequent symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect, after the variation speed is switched from the velocity C to the velocity B, it is formed on the active line L5 after the elapse of time T7 (> time T6). The same symbol as the reach forming symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at the middle symbol display position D5 for the second row.

  On the other hand, in the symbol variation game based on the previous symbol variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, after the variation speed is switched from the velocity C to the velocity B, after the time different from the time T6 has elapsed, the effective line L4 and the effective line L5 A symbol different from the reach formation symbol formed above is temporarily stopped and displayed at the middle symbol display position D5 for the second row. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the subsequent symbol variation pattern for the off-reach effect, after the variation speed is switched from the velocity C to the velocity B, after the time different from the time T7 has elapsed, the effective line L4 and the effective line L5. A symbol different from the reach formation symbol formed above is temporarily stopped and displayed at the middle symbol display position D5 for the second row.

  Whether or not the jackpot lottery was won in the front symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the rear symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect, the front symbol variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, and the rear symbol variation pattern for the outlier reach effect Also, in order to make it difficult to understand which of the front symbol and the rear symbol constitutes the big hit symbol, the symbol that triggers the change of the fluctuation speed from the speed C to the speed B is unified.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the reach formation symbol indicated by “2” is temporarily stopped on the effective line L4, and the reach formation symbol indicated by “3” is once stopped and displayed on the effective line L5. Suppose that In this case, even if the symbol combination based on which symbol is displayed is stopped, in the middle row R2, the second row middle symbol display position D5 is visually specified as a specific symbol (for example, “0”). The symbol variation speed is switched from the speed C to the speed B from the point of time when. Incidentally, in the present embodiment, as will be described in detail later, since the effective line L3 is determined as the reference line, when the blank symbol Q5 passes the second symbol lower symbol display position D6 located on the effective line L3. Therefore, the fluctuation speed is switched. Then, in the symbol variation game based on the previous symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect, in order to derive “2” on the second column middle symbol display position D5, “0 (zero)” → “○ (circle)” → 5 symbols including “0 (zero)” must be updated along the fluctuation direction, such as “1” → “◯ (circle)” → “2”. On the other hand, in the symbol variation game based on the post symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect, in order to derive “3” on the middle symbol display position D5 for the second row, “0 (zero)” → “○ (circle)” -> "1"-> "○ (circle)"-> "2"-> "○ (circle)"-> "3" Update 7 symbols including "0 (zero)" along the fluctuation direction There must be.

  Therefore, in the rear symbol variation pattern, the variation time is set longer because the number of symbols to be updated is larger than that of the previous symbol variation pattern after the change trigger symbols are unified. Also, in the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, the symbol combination for recognizing the big hit in the middle row R2 must not be derived. A different variation time is set. Note that the variation time when the symbol combination of the deviation reach is derived in the symbol whose display order is set after the reach formation symbol (for example, [242]) is the variation time determined in the variation pattern for the jackpot effect. Too long. On the other hand, the variation time when the symbol combination of the deviation reach is derived in the symbol whose display order is set before the reach formation symbol (for example, [202]) is the variation time defined in the variation pattern for the jackpot effect. Shorter than.

  The main control ROM 35b stores a big hit determination value. The big hit judgment value is a judgment value used in the big jackpot lottery (big hit judgment) whether or not the big hit, from among the numerical values (all 1471 kinds of integers from 0 to 1470) that can be taken by the random number for the big hit judgment for the special symbol It has been established. In addition, the big hit judgment value is a big hit judgment value for low probability used in the big hit lottery when the gaming state is non-probable change state (low probability lottery state), and a big hit when the gaming state is probable change state (high probability lottery state) There is a jackpot judgment value for high probability used in the lottery. The number of jackpot determination values in the probability variation state (36 in this embodiment) is set larger than the number of jackpot determination values in the non-probability variation state (four in this embodiment). For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit lottery in the non-probable variation state is 4/1471 (= 1367.75), and the big hit lottery in the promiscuous state is a big hit. The probability of winning is 36/1471 (= 40.86 / 1). The main control RAM 35c stores a big hit determination random number used in the big hit determination. In the present embodiment, the jackpot determination random number is acquired when a game ball wins each start winning opening 25, 26. The main control RAM 35c stores special figure distribution random numbers used when determining the type of a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol when the big hit is determined. Each special symbol is assigned a predetermined number (one in the present embodiment) of random numbers for special symbol distribution, and the main control CPU 35a determines when the big hit is determined (when the big hit determination is affirmative). The jackpot symbol is determined based on the acquired random number for special map distribution. The special control distribution random number is predetermined by the main control CPU 35a so that it can take a numerical value within a predetermined numerical range (in the present embodiment, all 100 integers from “0” to “99”). Each time period (every 2 ms) is incremented by one and updated. Then, the main control CPU 35a stores the updated value in the main control RAM 35c as the special figure distribution random number value, and rewrites the already stored special figure distribution random number value. The random numbers for minutes are updated sequentially. In the present embodiment, the special figure distribution random numbers are acquired when a game ball is won at each of the start winning ports 25 and 26.

  The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 35b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the internal lottery (reach determination) as to whether or not to execute the shift reach effect when determining the shift, and is a numerical value that can be taken by the random numbers for reach determination (all 241 from 0 to 240). It is determined from the integers on the street. The main control RAM 35c stores reach determination random numbers used for reach determination. In the present embodiment, the reach determination random number is acquired at the time of reach determination.

Next, the sub integrated control board 36 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 36, an overall control CPU 36a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 36b for storing an overall control program of the overall control CPU 36a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 36c is provided. The overall control CPU 36a is connected to the overall control ROM 36b and the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a is equipped with a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

Next, the effect display control board 37 will be described.
On the effect display control board 37, a display control CPU 37a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 37b for storing a display control program of the display control CPU 37a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 37c is provided. An effect display device 22 is connected to the display control CPU 37a. Further, the display control CPU 37a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 37b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 35, the sub general control board 36, and the effect display control board 37 will be described.
First, the main control board 35 will be described.

First, processing related to the control of the symbol variation game will be described.
When the main control CPU 35a of the main control board 35 receives a game ball into the upper start winning port 25 or the lower start winning port 26 and inputs a detection signal output from the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, a hold determination is made as to whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 35c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). If the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 35a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and sets the number of reserved memories for special symbols. rewrite. Further, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. For example, when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”, the main control CPU 35a lights up three reserved lamps. When the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 35a obtains the jackpot determination random number value and the special figure distribution random value from the main control RAM 35c, and holds the values for the special symbol hold. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c in association with the number of memories. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 35a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and the value of the random number for jackpot determination Neither the special figure distribution random value is acquired.

  Then, the main control CPU 35a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the big hit stored in the main control ROM 35b. A big hit determination (big hit lottery) of whether or not to make a big hit is performed by comparing with the determination value. In the big hit determination, the main control CPU 35a compares the big hit determination value for the low probability with the value of the random number for the big hit determination when the gaming state is an uncertain change state (the probability of winning is low), and the gaming state Is a probability variation state (the probability of winning is high), the high probability jackpot determination value is compared with the value of the jackpot determination random number. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value match), the main control CPU 35a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 35a which has determined the big hit reads out the value of the special figure distribution random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c, and is a symbol variation game executed by the special symbol display device 23 based on the value. The jackpot symbol is determined as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped. Since the special symbol jackpot symbol is set for each type of jackpot game as described above, the type of jackpot game to be given to the player is determined by determining the jackpot symbol. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the big hit acquires the random value for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern for the big hit effect based on the acquired value.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a determines a deviation when the determination result of the jackpot determination is negative (the value of the random number for jackpot determination does not match the jackpot determination value). Then, the main control CPU 35a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game performed by the special symbol display device 23. In addition, the main control CPU 35a that has determined the deviation acquires the random value for reach determination from the main control RAM 35c, compares the acquired value with the reach determination value stored in the main control ROM 35b, and determines the error. Reach determination is performed to determine whether or not to execute reach production.

  When the determination result of the reach determination is affirmative (execution of an outlier reach effect is executed), the main control CPU 35a acquires a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value. In addition, the variation pattern for the outlier reach production is selected and determined. On the other hand, if the reach determination result is negative (does not execute the outlier reach effect), the main control CPU 35a acquires the value of the random number for variation pattern distribution from the main control RAM 35c, and based on the acquired value, A variation pattern for off-line production is selected and determined.

  The main control CPU 35a having determined the special symbol and the variation pattern generates a predetermined control command, and outputs the generated control command to the sub overall control board 36 (overall control CPU 36a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 35a generates a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game, and first outputs the variation pattern designation command at the start of the symbol variation game. . Further, the main control CPU 35a generates a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol that designates a special symbol, and outputs the stop symbol designation command next after outputting the variation pattern designation command. Then, the main control CPU 35a generates a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed, and the symbol stop command is changed to the variation symbol. Output as time passes.

  Further, the main control CPU 35a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 35a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. Further, the main control CPU 35a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 23 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 35a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or missing symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When determining the jackpot, the main control CPU 35a starts control of the type of jackpot game specified based on the final stop symbol after the symbol variation game based on the determined variation pattern, and the sub general control board 36 (general control board 36) A predetermined control command is output at a predetermined timing to the control CPU 36a).

  When the symbol variation game ends, the main control CPU 35a outputs an opening command and starts measuring the opening time. Next, when the opening time elapses, the main control CPU 35a outputs a round command corresponding to the first round to start the first round game, starts measuring the round game time, and further releases the release signal. Is output. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is opened with the start of the first round game. The main control CPU 35a outputs a closing signal when the end condition is satisfied in the first round game. As a result, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big winning opening door 28 of the big winning opening 29 is closed with the end of the first round game.

  The main control CPU 35a that ended the first round game, after the elapse of the interval time of the interval between rounds set between the first and second rounds, starts the second round game. A round command corresponding to the second round is output. Then, when the end condition is satisfied in the second round game, the main control CPU 35a similarly ends the second round game. Thereafter, similarly, the main control CPU 35a controls the round games of the third to fifteenth rounds. Then, when the round game of the final round ends, the main control CPU 35a outputs an ending command after the elapse of the final release interval time and starts measuring the ending time. Then, the main control CPU 35a ends the big hit game after the ending time has elapsed.

  At that time, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to a probability variation flag indicating that the probability variation state is imparted when the probability variation state is imparted after the big hit game is finished. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a probability change command indicating that a probability change state is to be given. Further, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” in the probability variation flag when the non-probability variation state is given after the big hit game ends. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-probability change command indicating that a non-probability change state is to be given. Similarly, the main control CPU 35a sets “1” to the operation flag indicating that the variable state is provided when the variable state is provided after the big hit game is over. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a change command indicating that the change state is to be given. When the non-probable big hit game is won, the main control CPU 35a sets 100 times as the number of times of operation, and subtracts the number of times of operation every time the symbol variation game is executed. When it becomes “zero)”, the variable state is terminated. Further, the main control CPU 35a sets “0” in the operation flag when giving the non-changeable state after the end of the big hit game. In this case, the main control CPU 35a outputs a non-variable command indicating that the non-variable state is to be provided.

  The probability variation flag and the operation flag are cleared ("0" is set) when a big hit game is awarded. In this case, when the big hit is generated, the main control CPU 35a ends the probability change state with the start of the big hit game. Further, the probability variation flag and the operation flag are stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 35c. With these probability change command, non-accuracy change command, change-short command, and non-change-short command, the overall control CPU 36a is currently in a sure-change state or a non-change-change state, or is in a change-state or non-change-state. You can see if there is.

  Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 36a of the sub overall control board 36 based on the overall control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a that executes the following various processes based on the overall control program functions as a display pattern determination unit, a task determination unit, and an effect control unit. The overall control ROM 36b functions as a storage unit.

First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.
When the overall control CPU 36a receives the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 36a determines the specific content of the design variation game to be executed by the performance display device 22. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36 a determines the effect contents of the mission effect and outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined effect content to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38. When the overall control CPU 36a receives a symbol stop command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38.

  Further, when the CPU 36a for overall control inputs a probability change command or a change command, the overall control RAM 36c sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the probability change state or the change state has been given. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets in the overall control RAM 36c that the probability variation state is given when the probability variation command is input, and sets in the overall control RAM 36c that the non-probability variation state is imparted when the non-probability variation command is input. To do. Further, the overall control CPU 36a sets that the variable state is given to the general control RAM 36c when the variable command is input, and that the non-variable state is assigned when the non-variable command is input. It is set in the overall control RAM 36c. The overall control CPU 36a stores and maintains the current setting contents in the overall control RAM 36c until a probability change command, a non-change probability command, a change command, and a non-change command are input. The overall control CPU 36a grasps whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in a probable change state based on the setting contents of the overall control RAM 36c. Further, when the overall control CPU 36a inputs these commands of the probability change command, the non-change probability command, the change command, and the non-change command, the respective commands are output to the control boards 37 and 38, respectively.

  When the overall control CPU 36a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 36a displays the decoration to be displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the final stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command. A symbol combination by symbol and an effective line for displaying the symbol combination are determined. In this embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a uses the effective line L3 (the first symbol lower symbol display position D3, the second symbol lower symbol display position D6, the third symbol lower symbol display position D9) as a reference line. A symbol to be displayed on the effective line L3 is determined. When the symbols to be displayed on the effective line L3 are determined in this way, the symbols displayed at the other symbol display positions are inevitably determined according to the display order of the symbols in the columns R1 to R3. For example, when the symbol combination [777] is displayed on the effective line L1, the overall control CPU 36a displays [8] at the lower symbol display position D3 for the first column and the lower symbol display position D6 for the second column. [6], [6] is determined as the third symbol lower symbol display position D9. In the present embodiment, the symbol is determined using the effective line L3 as the reference line for symbol determination, but the reference line may be changed to another effective line.

  Then, in the case where the stop symbol is a symbol that is a probable big hit game, the overall control CPU 36a determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols depending on whether or not to notify that the probable big hit game is won by the re-lottery effect. When performing the re-lottery effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines one decorative symbol out of all decorative symbols as the decorative symbol composing the temporary jackpot symbol, and confirms the change as the decorative symbol composing the confirmed jackpot symbol. The symbol ([1] [3] [5] [7] [9]) is determined. When determined in this way, after the provisional jackpot symbol is derived, the final jackpot symbol is derived through a re-lottery effect. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the determined jackpot symbol determines which of the effective lines L1 to L5 the symbol combination of the determined decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is not performed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a jackpot symbol for confirming the probability change. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the determined jackpot symbol determines which of the effective lines L1 to L5 the symbol combination of the determined decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed.

  On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a is configured to determine by lottery whether the re-lottery effect is executed or not executed when the stop symbol is a symbol that is a non-probable big hit game. When the re-lottery effect is executed, the overall control CPU 36a uses a non-probable fixed symbol ([0] [2] [4] [6] as a decorative symbol constituting the temporary jackpot symbol and a symbol constituting the final bonus symbol. ] [8]) any one of the decorative symbols is determined. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a determines on which of the effective lines L1 to L5 the symbol combination of the determined decorative symbols is to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is not performed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a jackpot symbol for which the uncertain change is confirmed. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a that has determined the determined jackpot symbol determines which of the effective lines L1 to L5 the symbol combination of the determined decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when the stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the special symbol stop symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of a decorative symbol that can recognize the loss. At this time, when the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect is instructed, the overall control CPU 36a determines the outlier symbol combination including the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol), and the symbol combination based on the determined ornament symbol To which of the effective lines L1 to L5 is to be stopped and displayed. On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a determines an outlier symbol combination that does not include the reach symbol combination (reach formation symbol) when the variation pattern for the outlier effect is instructed.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a uses the effective line L3 as a reference line for determining the symbol, and for the decorative symbol for designating the decorative symbol so that the symbol combination based on the determined decorative symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the determined effective line. Is generated and the command is output to the effect display control board 37. When executing the re-lottery effect, the overall control CPU 36a, in addition to the stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol, designates the temporary stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol that designates the ornament symbol constituting the temporary jackpot symbol. Is output to the effect display control board 37.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a determines the decorative symbol designating the symbol combination to be displayed on the reference line (in this embodiment, the effective line L3), thereby displaying the decorative symbol on the other symbol display positions. The symbols to be displayed are inevitably determined according to the display order of the symbols in the columns R1 to R3. In other words, the number of reach lines, the position of the effective line for stopping and displaying the symbol combination, and the decorative symbols (reach formation symbols, confirmed jackpot symbols, etc.) are inevitably determined. In the following description, when the determined symbol combination is visualized, an apparent symbol combination pattern in the entire display area may be referred to as a display pattern. Note that the display pattern in the present embodiment does not indicate a pattern in which the number of reach lines, the position of an effective line for stopping and displaying a symbol combination, and a decorative symbol are stored.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
When the opening control command, the round command, and the ending command are input, the overall control CPU 36a determines the effect content of the opening effect, the effect content of the round effect, and the effect content of the ending effect according to these commands. Then, the overall control CPU 36a outputs an effect instruction command for instructing the determined effect contents to the effect display control board 37 and the sound / lamp control board 38, respectively.

  Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 based on the display control program will be described. In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 37a that executes the following various processes based on the display control program functions as an effect control means.

First, processing related to the symbol variation game will be described.
When the display control CPU 37a of the effect display control board 37 inputs the variation pattern designation command and the effect instruction command, the effect content (variation content) designated by these commands is selected, and the symbol variation game is played with the effect content. Thus, the display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled. When the display control CPU 37a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display control CPU 37a controls the display contents so that the decoration display instructed by the stop display designating command for the decorative symbol is displayed on the effect display device 22. Then, the symbol variation game is terminated. Then, the display control CPU 37a measures the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for each predetermined control period (for example, 4 ms). Every). For example, when the re-lottering effect is performed, the display control CPU 37a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combinations constituting the temporary jackpot symbol instructed by the temporary stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols. Thereafter, the display control CPU 37a derives a symbol combination constituting a jackpot symbol to be finally stopped and instructed by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol in the re-lottery, and displays the symbol combination of the symbol stop command. A fixed stop is displayed by input.

Next, processing related to the jackpot game will be described.
The display control CPU 37a, when the overall control CPU 36a gives an instruction such as an opening effect related to the big hit game, the contents of the effect corresponding to the effect instructed for the effect (effects such as the opening effect, the round game effect, and the ending effect) Is selected, and the display content of the effect display device 22 is controlled so that the effect during the big hit game is performed with the effect content. Further, the display control CPU 37a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 37b based on the effect content instructed to be effected. Then, the display control CPU 37a counts the elapsed time from the start of various effects, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device 22 based on the measured time and display data for every predetermined control period (for example, every 4 ms). ).

Next, the control content related to the mission effect will be described.
In the present embodiment, the mission effect is started with the end of the symbol variation game based on a specific variation pattern among the variation patterns for the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect, and is started for the next symbol variation game. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the mission effect is developed for a plurality of symbol variation games, and in principle, the mission (issue) having the same content is presented until the end of the mission effect arrives. ing. When the symbol variation game executed after starting the mission effect and presenting the mission (task) reaches the predetermined number of presentations (“10 times” in the present embodiment), the overall control CPU 36a thereafter. Every time the symbol variation game is started (after the tenth time), an end lottery is executed to determine whether or not the end timing comes. The overall control CPU 36a executes the end lottery under the condition that the game is a symbol variation game based on the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the outlier effect. Then, the overall control CPU 36a terminates the mission effect as the end timing comes when the final lottery results in the falling lottery result, and the mission effect as the end timing does not arrive when the end lottery results as the continued lottery result. Let it continue. Note that the overall control CPU 36a ends the mission effect with the end of the current symbol variation game when the final lottery results in the falling lottery result. In the end lottery, a random number lottery is executed by assigning random numbers so that the probability of determining “falling” and “continuation” becomes a predetermined probability. Furthermore, in the end lottery, random numbers are distributed so that the “lottery” is more likely to be won in the low-probability lottery state than in the high-probability lottery state when the end-lottery is performed.

  In this embodiment, “at least two consecutive symbol variation games” refers to a game that is continuously executed based on the fact that one or more start-up balls are stored, and the symbol variation game is executed. After the start holding ball becomes 0 (zero), the game includes a game that is continuously executed on the basis of the fact that the game ball is detected to be won during the game.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of mission effects are prepared for presenting a reach formation effect such as “Let's reach with a symbol (number N from 0 to 9)!”. In this embodiment, ten types of decorative symbols from [0 (zero)] to [9] are used as decorative symbols. For this reason, ten types of contents such as “Let's reach with one symbol!” Are prepared as the reach is formed with one of the ten types of decorative symbols. Has been. The central control CPU 36a determines the contents of the mission by lottery from 10 types at the start of the mission effect, and the mission effect by the mission (issue) determined at the end of the symbol variation game that becomes the trigger of the mission effect. Is output to each of the control boards 37 and 38.

  In addition, when the variation pattern for shift reach production is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 36a includes a combination of symbols that are out of decoration including a combination of reach symbols different from the presented subject symbols. To decide. Furthermore, when the double reach is formed, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol different from the reach formation symbols formed on the effective lines L4 and L5. Further, when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 36a can easily determine the big symbol combination of the decorative symbols based on the presented subject symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 36a stores the determined type of task symbol in a predetermined storage area of the overall control RAM 36c, and outputs a task symbol instruction command for instructing the task symbol to the effect display control board 37.

  Then, even when the symbol variation game is executed during the mission effect, the overall control CPU 36a displays the fixed stop display based on the variation pattern designation command and the special symbol stop symbol designation command as described above. The combination of decorative symbols to be determined is determined. Note that, when executing the re-lottery effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines a temporary jackpot symbol in addition to the confirmed jackpot symbol. If the overall control CPU 36a decides to temporarily stop and display the temporary jackpot symbol combination on one of the effective lines L4 and L5, the reach symbol combination temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective lines L4 and L5. As shown in FIGS. 6A to 6J, there are 10 types. Similarly, when the overall control CPU 36a decides to stop and display the symbol combination of the confirmed jackpot symbol on one of the effective lines L4 and L5, the reach symbol combinations are as shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to (j). As shown in FIG.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6A, the reach formation symbol composed of [0] is temporarily displayed on the effective line L4, and the reach formation symbol composed of [1] on the effective line L5. Is temporarily stopped. As shown in FIG. 6B, the reach formation symbol formed by [1] on the effective line L4 is temporarily stopped and the reach formation symbol formed by [2] on the effective line L5. Is temporarily stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation fixed symbol and the non-probability variation fixed symbol are alternately displayed with the blank symbol Q interposed therebetween. Therefore, the double reach in the present embodiment is an aspect formed by both the probability variation fixed symbol and the non-probability variable fixed symbol. These double reach are displayed once stopped, and if either one of the reach formation symbols and the task symbol match, the appearance is executed as if a big hit was achieved by accomplishing the mission. It will be. However, depending on the type of jackpot game to be awarded, the type of task symbol, and the type of reach formation symbol, even if the stage is executed as if the jackpot has been achieved, this stage will reduce the interest of the player. It will be a stunning production.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7B, when [1] is determined as the task symbol, the reach formation symbol formed with [0] is temporarily displayed on the effective line L4 and the effective line is displayed. Assume that the reach formation symbol formed in [1] is temporarily displayed on L5. In this case, the reach is formed by the same symbol as the symbol (1 in this example) that is presented as the task symbol, so that the appearance as if a big hit was achieved by the achievement of the mission is executed. Will be. However, if the type of jackpot game to be awarded is a non-probable variable jackpot game, the jackpot symbol of the probability change is not determined as the confirmed jackpot symbol, so only the non-probable variable confirmed symbol is determined as the jackpot symbol combination. I don't get it. Even in such a case, since the reach state is formed with the same symbol as the probability variation confirmed symbol presented as the challenge, the player expects that the player is elected to the probability variation big hit game. However, although the reach formation symbol formed in [1] is temporarily stopped, the non-probable variation confirmed big hit symbol shown in [000] is displayed in a stopped state and the non-probable variable big win game is won. Will be informed that it will be demoted.

  It should be noted that the case of giving an impression as if demoted in this way may also occur when it is informed through the re-lottery effect that the winning game has been won. That is, this is a case in which a non-probability-determined jackpot symbol is determined as a temporary jackpot symbol, and a probabilistic-determined jackpot symbol is determined as a definite jackpot symbol. In such a case, the jackpot symbol for the probability change decision is finally derived through the re-lottery effect, but before the re-lottery effect is executed, the reach with the same symbol as the probability change confirmed symbol that is presented as an issue is reached. This is because, despite the fact that the state has been formed, the jackpot symbol of the uncertain change is temporarily displayed.

  And as shown in FIGS. 7A to 7J, there are 10 types of display modes that give the impression of being demoted when winning the big hit lottery. In the following description, a display mode that gives the impression of being demoted only during execution of a mission effect may be referred to as an “unsuitable display mode”. In other words, when the mission effect is not executed, since the subject symbol is not presented, it does not give the impression of being demoted even if the double reach is formed with any symbol. In addition, even when a single reach is formed during the execution of the mission effect, since the symbol to be demoted is not derived, there is no impression as if it was demoted.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, when [1] is determined as the task symbol, the outlier symbol combination indicated by [121] is stopped on the effective line L4, and the effective line L5 is displayed. There is a display mode in which the non-probability confirmed big hit symbol indicated by [222] is stopped and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7D, when [3] is determined as the task symbol, the non-probability confirmed big hit symbol indicated by [222] is stopped and displayed on the effective line L4. There is a display mode in which the out-of-order symbol combination indicated by [323] is stopped and displayed on the line L5. In such a case, although the reach state is formed with the same symbol as the probability variation confirmed symbol presented as the task, the jackpot symbol for the non-probability variation certain is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, the display mode of double reach in the present embodiment is an aspect formed with both the probability variation fixed symbol and the non-probability variable fixed symbol. Therefore, such a situation is sure to occur if a non-probable big hit game is won when a probabilistic fixed symbol is determined as a task symbol. Similarly, such a situation is sure to occur even when a non-probability-determined jackpot symbol is determined as a temporary jackpot symbol when a certain probability-determined symbol is determined as a task symbol. In this embodiment, the probability variation fixed symbols selected as the task symbols are set to five types indicated by [1] [3] [5] [7] [9], and one jackpot symbol combination is: Since the display may be stopped on the effective line L4 or the effective line L5, there are 5 × 2 = 10 types of inappropriate display modes (FIGS. 7A to 7J). In the overall control ROM 36b, patterns that can be in an inappropriate display mode when the determined symbol combination is visualized are stored as an inappropriate display mode list.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a big win is won in a plurality of symbol variation games after the mission effect is started, the symbol combination of the jackpot is determined so that it always becomes the same symbol as the task symbol. Rather, it is decided by lottery. Therefore, despite the fact that the reach is formed with the same symbol as the task symbol, a situation occurs in which a jackpot symbol combination is derived with a symbol that is more disadvantageous to the player than the task symbol.

  On the other hand, the display modes shown in FIGS. 8A to 8J are examples of display modes that do not become inappropriate display modes during execution of the mission effect. The display modes shown in FIGS. 8A to 8J are similar to the inappropriate display modes shown in FIGS. 7A to 7J. The jackpot symbol combination is formed with different symbols. However, in the display modes shown in FIGS. 8A to 8J, the jackpot symbol combination is composed of symbols (probability change fixed symbols) that are more advantageous than the subject symbol, and therefore, an inappropriate display mode is not achieved. Such a display mode can occur when a non-probable variation winning symbol is determined as a task symbol and winning the probability variation big hit game and notifying the big hit game without a re-lottery effect. . Similarly, in the case where a non-probable variation winning symbol is determined as a task symbol, this may occur when a probability variation big hit game is won and a probability winning fixed big hit symbol is selected as a temporary jackpot symbol.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, when [0] is determined as the task symbol, the off symbol combination indicated by [010] is stopped on the effective line L4, and the effective line L5 is displayed. There is a display mode in which the symbol combination of the certainty change confirmation indicated by [111] is stopped and displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 8D, when [2] is determined as the task symbol, the symbol combination for confirming the probability variation indicated by [111] is stopped and displayed on the effective line L4 and the effective line is displayed. There is a display mode in which the off symbol combination indicated by [212] is stopped and displayed on L5. In such a case, the reach state is formed with the same symbol as the non-probability variation confirmed symbol presented as the task, but the jackpot symbol of the certain probability variation is stopped and displayed. In other words, when the double reach is formed, the reach is formed with the same symbol as the symbol that is presented as the issue symbol. Will be. Then, when the type of jackpot game to be given is a probability variation jackpot game, a jackpot symbol of certain probability change is always determined as the confirmed jackpot symbol. In such a case, the player is presented with a non-probable change definite symbol as an issue symbol, but since the jackpot symbol of the probabilistic definite decision is displayed in a fixed stop, It will give an impression.

  In addition, although not shown here, in a display mode that does not become an inappropriate display mode, a reach is formed with the same design as the design determined as the task design, and then the combination of jackpot symbols with the same design as the task design is stopped There are display modes to be displayed. In addition, there is a display mode in which, after a reach is formed with a symbol different from the symbol determined as the subject symbol, the same jackpot symbol combination as the reach formation symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Hereinafter, the control contents that prevent the overall control CPU 36a from giving an impression of being demoted during a symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect will be described with reference to FIGS.

  9 (a) to 9 (f) and FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d) visualize the symbol combination designated by the stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol (or the temporary stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol). In this case, the association with the display mode for change in the case of the inappropriate display mode is shown.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), when [1] is determined as the task symbol, the non-probability confirmed big hit symbol indicated by [000] is stopped and displayed on the effective line L4. Assume that the out-of-order symbol combination indicated by [101] is stopped and displayed on the line L5. In such a case, without changing the task symbol, as a display mode after the change, the jackpot symbol of non-deterministic change confirmation indicated by [222] is stopped and displayed on the effective line L4 and [323] on the effective line L5. The display modes for stopping and displaying the off-set symbol combinations indicated by are associated with each other on a one-to-one basis. Note that the display mode after the change is a display mode that becomes an inappropriate display mode when [3] is determined as the assignment design.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10B, when [7] is determined as the problem symbol, the outlier symbol combination indicated by [787] is stopped and displayed on the effective line L4, and the effective line L5 is displayed. It is assumed that the jackpot symbol of the non-probable change confirmation shown above [888] is stopped and displayed. In such a case, without changing the task symbol, as a display mode after the change, the off symbol combination indicated by [909] is stopped on the effective line L4 and indicated by [000] on the effective line L5. The display modes for stopping and displaying the non-probability confirmed big hit symbol are associated one-to-one. In addition, the display mode after the change is a display mode that becomes an inappropriate display mode when [9] is determined as the task symbol.

  In this way, in the display mode after the change, although the jackpot symbol of uncertain change is stopped and displayed, since the reach is not formed with the symbol presented as an issue, it gives the player the impression of being demoted There is nothing.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols designated by the stop symbol designation command for ornament symbols (or the temporary stop symbol designation command for ornament symbols) is visualized, a plurality of cases are displayed. The display mode is changed to another unsuitable display mode that becomes an unsuitable display mode depending on the type of task symbol. Moreover, although the display mode after the change is an inappropriate display mode depending on the type of task symbol, the display format is not an inappropriate display mode. Furthermore, since the symbol combination after the change can be selected even in a symbol variation game in which the symbol combination is not changed, even if the display mode is changed, there is no sense of incongruity. In addition, in the display mode before and after the change, the jackpot symbol combination is changed between the symbols having the same expectation level as before the change, and is derived on the same effective line as before the change.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the same task symbol is presented to the player across a plurality of symbol variation games. As a result, it is not possible to rewrite the subject symbol simply because it becomes an inappropriate display mode. Further, it is assumed that only the reach formation symbol that is the same as the task symbol is rewritten without changing the jackpot symbol combination constituted by a symbol different from the task symbol. In this case, according to the display order of this embodiment, the effective line for deriving the jackpot symbol combination has to be changed. However, since the changing timing of the changing speed is unified in the front symbol variation pattern and the rear symbol variation pattern, let's derive the determined jackpot symbol combination after changing the effective line for deriving the jackpot symbol combination Then, the switching timing will be different. Therefore, such symbol rewriting is not preferable. Thereby, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the symbols are changed as described above.

  Hereinafter, the control contents for starting the symbol variation game accompanied by the mission effect will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, it is assumed that the mission (issue) of “Let's reach with one symbol!” Is presented.

  The overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped based on a special symbol stop symbol designation command for a symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect. At this time, if the winning for the non-probable change big hit game is notified without going through the re-lottery effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines the big hit symbol for the non-probable change determination and sets the effective line for deriving the symbol combination. decide. Then, it is assumed that the overall control CPU 36a determines to stop and display the non-probable change confirmed big hit symbol indicated by [222] on the effective line L5 based on the post symbol change pattern for the big hit effect. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a generates a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for specifying the symbol combination. Specifically, [2] is set for the lower symbol display position D3 for the first row, [◯ (circle)] is set for the lower symbol display position D6 for the second row, and [1] is set for the lower symbol display position D9 for the third row. A stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol designating display of fixed stop is generated. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets the generated stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols in the work area in the overall control RAM 36c.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a compares the type of the problem symbol stored in the work area of the overall control RAM 36c with the content designated by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol. Specifically, the overall control CPU 36a displays a display pattern based on the stop design designation command for decoration symbols (a mode as shown in FIG. 11A) in the inappropriate display mode list stored in the overall control ROM 36b. It is determined whether it is applicable. In this case, since [1] is determined as the problem symbol, the overall control CPU 36a makes an affirmative determination on the inappropriate display determination.

  After that, as shown in FIG. 9B, the overall control CPU 36a newly determines a display pattern for stopping and displaying the non-probability confirmed big hit symbol indicated by [444] on the effective line L5 ( FIG. 11B). In this case, the overall control CPU 36a generates a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for specifying the symbol combination. Specifically, [4] is displayed at the lower symbol display position D3 for the first row, [◯ (circle)] is displayed at the lower symbol display position D6 for the second row, and [3] is displayed at the lower symbol display position D9 for the third row. A stop symbol designation command is generated for a decorative symbol that designates the fixed stop display.

  Then, the overall control CPU 36a overwrites the generated stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol on the stop symbol designation command for the ornament symbol stored in the work area in the overall control RAM 36c. Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a sets the overwritten stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol in the output buffer in the overall control RAM 36c, and then outputs it to the effect display control board 37.

  On the other hand, the overall control CPU 36a makes a negative determination on the inappropriate display determination when the task symbol and the confirmed jackpot symbol have the same expected level, or when the determined jackpot symbol has a higher expectation than the task symbol It will be. Thus, the overall control CPU 36a does not change the determined symbol combination.

  Then, in the actual symbol variation game executed by the effect display device 22, when a predetermined time elapses after the symbol variation starts, the symbol variation in the left column R1 stops, and the first symbol upper symbol display position D1. [3] is temporarily stopped at the middle symbol display position D2 for the first row, and [4] is temporarily stopped at the lower symbol display position D3 for the first row (FIG. 11 (c). )). After that, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol variation in the right column R3 stops, [4] is displayed at the upper symbol display position D7 for the third column, and [◯ (circle)] is displayed at the middle symbol display position D8 for the third column. [3] is temporarily stopped and displayed at the lower symbol display position D9 for the third column. As a result, the reach formation symbol formed by [3] is temporarily stopped on the effective line L4, and the reach formation symbol constituted by [4] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L5. (FIG. 11 (d)). Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, [4] is derived to the middle symbol display position D5 for the second column, and the non-probable change confirmed big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at [444] on the effective line L5. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state (FIG. 11 (e)).

  In this way, by rewriting the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed, the jackpot symbol ([444]) with uncertain change is derived, but in the symbol combination, reach is achieved with the symbol ([1]) presented as an issue. Since the formation symbol is not formed, the player is not given the impression of being demoted.

  In addition, the symbol combination before the change is also a mode in which the symbol combination of the big hit is confirmed and stopped on the effective line L4. Thereby, in the symbol change game before and after the change, the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the same active line can be changed based on the same change pattern.

  By the way, in the state where [1] is presented as the assignment symbol, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is not won and the reach determination is won. At this time, the overall control CPU 36a determines the symbol combination symbol of the outreach reach so as not to derive the symbol combination of [111] and [222] on the effective lines L4 and L5 for the same symbol as the subject symbol ( FIG. 11 (f)).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the overall control CPU 36a indicates [222] on the effective line L4 based on the previous symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect in a state where [3] is presented as the task symbol. Suppose that it is decided to stop and display the jackpot symbol of the non-probable change confirmed. Also in this case, the overall control CPU 36a stores the display pattern (the mode shown in FIG. 12A) based on the stop design designation command for the decorative design that designates the determined design combination in the overall control ROM 36b. It is determined whether it corresponds to an inappropriate display mode list. In this case, since the overall control CPU 36a makes an affirmative determination of the inappropriate display determination, as shown in FIG. 9C, the large-decision jackpot of the uncertain change confirmation indicated by [444] is stopped on the effective line L4. A display pattern to be displayed is newly determined (FIG. 12B). Then, the overall control CPU 36a generates and overwrites a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for specifying the symbol combination.

  Then, in the actual symbol variation game executed by the effect display device 22, when a predetermined time elapses after the symbol variation starts, the symbol variation in the left column R1 stops, and the first symbol upper symbol display position D1. [4], [○ (circle)] at the first symbol middle symbol display position D2, and [5] at the first symbol lower symbol display position D3 are temporarily stopped (FIG. 12 (c)). )). After that, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol variation in the right column R3 stops, [5] is displayed in the upper symbol display position D7 for the third column, and [◯ (circle)] is displayed in the middle symbol display position D8 for the third column. [4] is temporarily stopped and displayed at the lower symbol display position D9 for the third column. As a result, the reach formation symbol formed by [4] is temporarily stopped on the effective line L4, and the reach formation symbol constituted by [5] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L5. (FIG. 12 (d)). Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, [4] is derived to the middle symbol display position D5 for the second column, and the non-probable change confirmed big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed at [444] on the effective line L4. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol combination is displayed in a fixed stop state (FIG. 12 (e)).

  Therefore, even when the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect is performed, the symbol combination ([444]) of the uncertain change is derived by rewriting the symbol combination to be stopped, but the symbol is changed. In the combination, the reach formation symbol is not formed with the symbol ([3]) presented as the task. Therefore, it does not give the player the impression of being demoted.

  In addition, the symbol combination before the change is also a mode in which the symbol combination of the big hit is confirmed and stopped on the effective line L4. Thereby, in the symbol change game before and after the change, the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the same active line can be changed based on the same change pattern.

  Next, the control contents when the re-lottery effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, it is assumed that a mission (issue) of “Let's reach with 5 symbols!” Is presented.

  The overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols to be confirmed and stopped based on a special symbol stop symbol designation command for a symbol variation game accompanied by a mission effect. At this time, if the winning for the probable big hit game is notified through the re-lottery effect, the overall control CPU 36a derives a definite stop symbol (a promising big hit symbol for definite change), a temporary big hit symbol, and a temporary big hit symbol. The effective line to be determined is determined. At this time, the overall control CPU 36a determines [777] as the confirmed stop symbol based on the previous symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect, and stops and displays the temporary jackpot symbol indicated by [444] on the active line L4. Suppose you decide.

  In this case, the overall control CPU 36a generates a temporary stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for specifying the symbol combination. Specifically, [5] is set for the lower symbol display position D3 for the first row, [◯ (circle)] is set for the lower symbol display position D6 for the second row, and [4] is set for the lower symbol display position D9 for the third row. A temporary stop symbol designating command for a decorative symbol designating that display is once stopped is generated. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets the generated temporary stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols in the work area in the overall control RAM 36c.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a displays an inappropriate display pattern (in the form shown in FIG. 13A) based on the temporary stop design designation command for the decorative design that designates the determined design combination stored in the overall control ROM 36b. It is determined whether it corresponds to the display mode list (unsuitable display determination). In this case, since [5] is determined as the problem symbol, the overall control CPU 36a makes an affirmative determination on the inappropriate display determination.

  Next, the overall control CPU 36a reads the special symbol designation command and determines whether or not the winning game is a winning game. If the winning game is a winning game, the overall control CPU 36a does not change the previously determined symbol combination even if the affirmative display determination is made. In this case, although the reach formation symbol is formed with the same symbol as the task symbol, the jackpot symbol for the uncertain change is derived, so it becomes an inappropriate display mode, but the probability change is confirmed through the re-lottery effect. It has been decided to derive the jackpot symbol. Therefore, the overall control CPU 36a does not rewrite the display pattern when deriving the jackpot symbol with the certainty change through the re-lottery effect. Thus, the overall control CPU 36a does not rewrite the temporary stop symbol designation command for decorative symbols stored in the work area of the overall control RAM 36c. Then, the overall control CPU 36a sets the command in the output buffer in the overall control RAM 36c, and then outputs the command and the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol to the effect display control board 37.

  Therefore, in the effect display device 22, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the change of the symbol, the change of the symbol in the left column R1 is stopped, and [4] is displayed in the first column for the upper symbol display position D1. [○ (circle)] is temporarily stopped at the middle symbol display position D2, and [5] is temporarily stopped at the first symbol lower symbol display position D3 (FIG. 13 (b)). After that, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol variation in the right column R3 stops, [5] is displayed in the upper symbol display position D7 for the third column, and [◯ (circle)] is displayed in the middle symbol display position D8 for the third column. [4] is temporarily stopped and displayed at the lower symbol display position D9 for the third column. As a result, the reach formation symbol formed by [4] is temporarily stopped on the effective line L4, and the reach formation symbol constituted by [5] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L5. (FIG. 13 (c)). Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, [4] is derived to the middle symbol display position D5 for the second column, and the jackpot symbol of the uncertain change confirmed is temporarily stopped and displayed at [444] on the effective line L4 (FIG. 13 ( d)). After that, a re-lottery effect is executed, and after a predetermined time elapses, a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change shown in [777] is derived, and after the predetermined time elapses, the symbol combination is confirmed and stopped (FIG. 13 (e)).

  In this way, when winning a promising big hit game, a reach formation symbol is formed with the same symbol as the issue symbol, and a temporary jackpot symbol is derived with a symbol that is more disadvantageous to the player than the issue symbol. However, since the jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is derived through the re-lottery effect, the symbol combination is not rewritten.

  On the other hand, it is assumed that the winning of the non-probable big hit game is notified through the re-lottery effect. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines [444] as the confirmed stop symbol based on the previous symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect, and temporarily stops and displays the temporary big hit symbol indicated by [444] on the effective line L4. Suppose you decide. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a generates a temporary stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for specifying the symbol combination, and sets the command in a work area in the overall control RAM 36c.

  Thereafter, the overall control CPU 36a displays an inappropriate display pattern (in the form shown in FIG. 13A) based on the temporary stop design designation command for the decorative design that designates the determined design combination stored in the overall control ROM 36b. It is determined whether it corresponds to the display mode list (unsuitable display determination). In this case, since [5] is determined as the problem symbol, the overall control CPU 36a makes an affirmative determination on the inappropriate display determination.

  Next, the overall control CPU 36a reads the special symbol designation command and determines whether or not the winning game is a winning game. In this case, since it is premised that the non-probable big hit game is won, the overall control CPU 36a changes the determined symbol combination. That is, as shown in FIG. 9E, the overall control CPU 36a newly determines a display pattern for stopping and displaying the uncertain change confirmed jackpot symbol indicated by [666] on the effective line L4 ( FIG. 13 (f)). Then, the overall control CPU 36a generates a temporary stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for specifying the symbol combination and overwrites it. In this case, since the fixed stop symbol is also [666], the overall control CPU 36a generates and overwrites a stop symbol designation command for a decorative symbol for specifying the symbol combination.

  Then, in the actual symbol variation game executed by the effect display device 22, when a predetermined time elapses after the symbol variation starts, the symbol variation in the left column R1 stops, and the first symbol upper symbol display position D1. [6], [○ (circle)] is temporarily displayed at the middle symbol display position D2 for the first row, and [7] is temporarily displayed at the lower symbol display position D3 for the first row (FIG. 13 (g)). )). After that, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol variation in the right column R3 stops, [7] is displayed at the upper symbol display position D7 for the third column, and [◯ (circle)] is displayed at the middle symbol display position D8 for the third column. [6] is temporarily stopped and displayed at the lower symbol display position D9 for the third column. As a result, the reach formation symbol formed by [6] is temporarily stopped on the effective line L4, and the reach formation symbol configured by [7] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L5. (FIG. 13 (h)). Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, [6] is derived to the middle symbol display position D5 for the second column, and the non-probability confirmed big hit symbol indicated by [666] is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L4 (FIG. 13). (I)). After that, a re-lottery effect is executed, and after the predetermined time has elapsed, a decisive change confirmed jackpot symbol indicated by [666] is derived, and then the symbol combination is confirmed and stopped (FIG. 13 (j)).

  Therefore, when a winning game for a non-probability variable big win game is won and a win for the big hit game is notified through a re-lottery effect, rewriting the combination of symbols that are temporarily stopped to display a big hit symbol ([666 ]) Is derived, but in the symbol combination, the reach formation symbol is not formed with the symbol ([5]) presented as the problem. This does not give the player the impression of being demoted.

  In addition, the symbol combination before the change is a mode in which the symbol combination of the big hit is temporarily stopped and displayed on the effective line L4. Thereby, in the symbol change game before and after the change, the symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the same active line can be changed based on the same change pattern.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination of decorative symbols when winning a big hit lottery in a symbol variation game with mission effects. Then, when the overall control CPU 36a visualizes the determined symbol combination, the display form based on the determined symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on a specific reach line (effective lines L4, L5). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the same as the task symbol. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a has a symbol combination with a lower expectation than the subject symbol for the symbol combination that can be recognized on the reach line (effective lines L4, L5) excluding the specific reach line. It is determined whether or not. The overall control CPU 36a determines that the display mode is an inappropriate display mode when both of the determination results are affirmative. Then, the overall control CPU 36a changes the determined symbol combination to a symbol combination that does not become an inappropriate display mode. As a result, despite the fact that the reach was formed with the symbol presented as the assignment, the symbol combination with the big hit is not stopped and displayed by the symbol having a lower expectation than the issue symbol, and the player's interest is reduced. Can be suppressed.

  (2) Further, in a mission effect executed across a plurality of symbol variation games, the same content is continued without changing the type of the subject symbol in principle during the mission effect execution. Therefore, if it is a pachinko gaming machine in which the task symbol is changed for each game, the task symbol may be changed if it becomes an inappropriate display mode when the determined symbol combination is visualized. When the same task symbol is presented a plurality of times as in the form, the task symbol cannot be rewritten simply because it becomes an inappropriate display mode. Even in such a case, it is possible to control so as not to be in an inappropriate display mode without rewriting the subject symbol.

  (3) When changing the determined symbol combination, the overall control CPU 36a changes between symbol combinations that are in an inappropriate display mode depending on the type of task symbol. By doing in this way, the symbol combination before a change will be matched as a symbol combination after a change in the other unsuitable display mode. As a result, in the current symbol variation game, the game is not executed with the symbol combination before the change, but in other symbol variation games, the reach is formed with the reach formation symbol that depends on the symbol combination before the change, and the player Reach can be visually recognized.

  (4) Moreover, if the distribution value at the time of determining the symbol combination before a change is equal, the bias | inclination to one symbol can be prevented and the selection probability of a reach formation symbol can be kept constant.

  (5) The symbol combination before the change and the symbol combination after the change are associated one to one. As a result, there are a myriad of symbol combinations that do not become unsuitable display modes, and it is possible to save time and effort to determine the symbol combination in consideration of the overall reach formation symbol selection rate, or to make the inappropriate display determination again. The control relating to the determination of the symbol combination can be simplified.

  (6) By changing the display modes set as the inappropriate display modes, the stored inappropriate display modes can be used. Therefore, since it is possible to change the symbol combination with only 10 types of inappropriate display modes without associating a large number of display patterns as the symbol combination of the change destination, this leads to a reduction in the storage amount.

  (7) Moreover, the display mode matched as the symbol combination after change is a symbol combination that can be selected regardless of which symbol variation game is being executed. Thus, even if the symbol combination is changed by becoming an inappropriate display mode when the determined symbol combination is visualized, the change is before the symbol change game is actually executed on the effect display device 22. At the same time, the symbol variation game that is actually executed is not special contents. Therefore, the player does not feel uncomfortable with the change of the symbol combination.

  (8) The overall control CPU 36a determines a temporary jackpot symbol and a confirmed jackpot symbol when winning the jackpot lottery in the symbol variation game with a mission effect and determining to execute the re-lottery effect. Then, when the overall control CPU 36a visualizes the determined symbol combination, the display form based on the determined symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on a specific reach line (effective lines L4, L5). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the same as the task symbol. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a has a lower expectation than the subject symbol for symbol combinations that can be recognized once on the reach line (effective lines L4, L5) excluding the specific reach line. It is determined whether or not. The overall control CPU 36a determines that the display mode is an inappropriate display mode when both of the determination results are affirmative. Then, the overall control CPU 36a changes the determined symbol combination to a symbol combination that does not become an inappropriate display mode. As a result, despite the formation of the reach with the symbol presented as the task, the temporary jackpot symbol combination is not stopped and displayed by a symbol with a lower expectation than the task symbol. Can be suppressed.

  (9) If a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is derived by executing the re-lottery effect, the overall control CPU 36a determines the combination of symbols determined even if it is determined to be an inappropriate display mode at the stage of deriving a temporary jackpot symbol. Do not change. In this case, even if the temporary jackpot symbol combination is stopped and displayed by a symbol set with a lower expectation level than the task symbol, it is constituted by a symbol set with the same expectation level as the task symbol after the re-drawing effect. The player is not penalized because a definite big hit symbol is derived.

  (10) The overall control CPU 36a wins the big win lottery in the symbol variation game accompanied by the mission effect, and determines the confirmed jackpot symbol when the execution of the re-lottery effect is determined. Then, when the overall control CPU 36a visualizes the determined symbol combination, the display form based on the determined symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on a specific reach line (effective lines L4, L5). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the same as the task symbol. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a has a lower expectation than the problem symbol for the symbol combination that can recognize the big hit displayed on the reach line (effective lines L4, L5) excluding the specific reach line. It is determined whether or not. The overall control CPU 36a determines that the display mode is an inappropriate display mode when both of the determination results are affirmative. Then, the overall control CPU 36a constitutes a symbol combination in which the determined symbol combination can recognize the big hit with a symbol set with the same degree of expectation as the confirmed big hit symbol before the change, and is different from the subject symbol. Changed to the symbol combination that forms the reach. As a result, even if the reach formation symbol is changed, the symbol combination of the jackpot with the symbol set with the same degree of expectation as the symbol that constitutes the symbol combination of the jackpot that should have been stopped before the change Will be configured.

  (11) The overall control CPU 36a determines the symbol combination of the decorative symbols when winning the jackpot lottery in the symbol variation game with mission effects. Then, when the overall control CPU 36a visualizes the determined symbol combination, the display form based on the determined symbol combination is temporarily stopped and displayed on a specific reach line (effective lines L4, L5). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the same as the task symbol. At the same time, the overall control CPU 36a has a symbol combination with a lower expectation than the subject symbol for the symbol combination that can be recognized on the reach line (effective lines L4, L5) excluding the specific reach line. It is determined whether or not. The overall control CPU 36a determines that the display mode is an inappropriate display mode when both of the determination results are affirmative. Then, the overall control CPU 36a derives the jackpot symbol set with the same degree of expectation as the jackpot symbol before the change on the same reach line as the jackpot symbol before the change, and reaches the reach with a symbol different from the task symbol. It changed to the pattern combination to form. As a result, the combination of symbols is derived in an inappropriate display mode without departing from the range of the game contents defined in the variation pattern, such as the effective line for deriving the jackpot symbol is different or the variation time is different. Can be prevented.

  (12) As the display order of the symbols in each of the columns R1 to R3, the symbols having different expectations are continuously displayed in a variable manner with the blank symbol Q in between. Then, among the symbols that are variably displayed in the specific column (middle column R2), a front symbol variation pattern for a big hit effect that sets a jackpot symbol combination with a symbol whose display order has been set in advance is set. Furthermore, among the symbols that are variably displayed in the specific column (middle row R2), a rear symbol variation pattern for a big hit effect that forms a jackpot symbol combination with a symbol whose display order is set immediately after the previous symbol is set. . Then, the variation time set in the subsequent symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect is set longer than the variation time set in the previous symbol variation pattern for the big hit effect. Then, when changing the symbol combination, the overall control CPU 36a changes between those that form the jackpot symbol combination with the previous symbol or those that form the jackpot symbol combination with the subsequent symbol. Thereby, even if it is a case where a symbol combination is changed, the symbol variation game according to the production content defined in the variation pattern is realizable.

  (13) The symbol variation game in which the same task symbol is presented is always executed twice or more (in this embodiment, 10 times). Thereby, even if the mission cannot be achieved in one symbol variation game, it is possible to expect the mission to be achieved in the symbol variation game after the next time.

  (14) Even if the symbol variation game is played with variation contents that do not match the mission presented by the mission effect, since the jackpot symbol may be derived, until the symbol variation game ends , It is possible to continue to have a sense of expectation for the game. And even if a symbol variation game is played with variation contents that do not match the mission presented by the mission effect, the player can be surprised by deriving the jackpot symbol.

  (15) In this embodiment, the pattern of the mission effect is prevented by providing the pattern that is a big hit when the mission is achieved and the pattern that is a big hit when the mission is not achieved. In other words, if only the pattern that is a big hit in the mission achievement is selected, the mission effect becomes a pattern, which is not interesting. In the present embodiment, the pattern that is a big hit when the mission is not achieved is set so that it is more difficult to select when the big hit lottery is won than the variation pattern that is a big hit when the mission is achieved. For this reason, since the pattern which becomes a big hit when a mission is not achieved has a low selection rate, it can give unexpectedness to the appearance itself, and since it becomes a big hit when the mission is not achieved, it can give a further unexpectedness.

(16) Since there is a case where the mission is a big hit and a case where the mission is not achieved, the case where the mission is won is a big hit.
In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.

-You may employ | adopt embodiment for the pachinko game machine in which the blank symbol Q is not set but only the numerical symbol N is set.
In the embodiment, the symbol combinations before and after the change are associated one-to-one, but such association is not performed, and the symbol combinations after the change are determined by lottery for all inappropriate display modes. Anyway. In addition, the symbol combination after the change is not limited to the inappropriate display mode, and may be changed to a display mode that forms the symbol combination corresponding to the big hit based on the winning of the big hit lottery with the same design as the subject design. . However, such a modification example can be applied to the case where the probability variation confirmed symbol is presented as the task symbol and that the fact that the probability variation big hit game is won is notified without going through a re-lottery effect. Furthermore, such a modified example may be applied to a case where a non-probable variation fixed symbol is presented as a task symbol, and that a non-probable variation big hit game is notified without going through a re-lottery effect. it can.

  In the embodiment, the period during which the same task is presented is not limited to 10 times, and the task content may be changed every time, or the task content may be changed every 2 times or more and less than 10 times. You may be made to do. In such a case, each time the task design is changed, the overall control CPU 36a stores the determined type of the task design in the work area of the overall control RAM 36c. Then, the overall control CPU 36a determines a symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped based on a special symbol stop symbol designating command (when a re-lottery effect is executed, a temporary jackpot symbol is also determined). Then, the overall control CPU 36a compares the determined symbol combination with the task symbol to determine whether or not the display mode is inappropriate. Then, when it becomes an inappropriate display mode, a symbol combination that does not become an inappropriate display mode is determined, and a stop symbol designating command for a decorative design that designates a newly determined symbol combination ( Overwrite the temporary stop symbol designating command).

In the embodiment, the minimum number of executions of mission effects is not limited to 10.
-In embodiment, you may make it perform the mission change effect which changes a subject symbol during execution of a mission effect.

-Embodiment may be employ | adopted as a pachinko machine from which a re-lottery effect is not performed.
-In embodiment, when the non-probability big hit game is won, you may make it change between symbols of the same classification | category like [222] to [444] by execution of a re-lottery effect.

  -Embodiment may be employ | adopted for the pachinko game machine which can perform a re-lottery effect and a jackpot promotion effect. The jackpot promotion effect is an effect which is performed during the jackpot game as a performance execution time, and is performed in an effect mode in which a predetermined specific effect is executed in a round game during the jackpot game. Then, if the jackpot promotion effect is executed in the case of winning the probabilistic jackpot game, even if the jackpot symbol of the decoration symbol finally derived in the symbol variation game is a jackpot symbol with a non-probable change, the jackpot During the game, it will be notified that the winning game has been won. And in such a pachinko machine, if the winning to the promising big hit game is notified by the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect, the expected degree of the big hit symbol after the change is less than the big hit symbol before the change. It is good also as a set big hit symbol.

  -In embodiment, you may set the unsuitable display mode list | wrist for outlier reach production. In such a case, the overall control CPU 36a refers to the improper display mode list after determining the symbol combination, and the display pattern when the symbol combination is visualized is included in the improper display mode list, as in the case of the big win lottery win. If so, the display mode is changed to a predetermined display mode for change. However, in the unsuitable display mode list for outlier reach production, a mode in which the same reach formation symbol as the task symbol is included is set.

  In the present embodiment, the content indicating the degree of expectation for the player can be changed as long as it is based on the jackpot symbol combination. For example, a function (so-called latent probability function) that makes it difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the probability variation state is present is provided, and the expectation degree to the probability variation state is set for each jackpot symbol combination, thereby indicating the expectation degree It can also be content. In addition, for example, a difference is made in the total number of prize balls that can be obtained for each symbol combination of big hits (the number of rounds is different, or the number of rounds is the same and the opening mode (opening time) of the big winning opening 29 is different). ), And the content indicating the degree of expectation according to the total number of winning balls that can be obtained.

  In the embodiment, the types of decorative symbols are determined as jackpot symbols ([1] [3] [5] [7] [9]) with a confirmed probability change and jackpot symbols ([0] [2] [4] with a non-probable variation). [6] [8]). The symbol classification is not limited to the two types of division described above, the jackpot symbol for the probability variation fixed may be only [7], and the jackpot symbol for the non-probable variation fixed may be other than [7]. In addition, the expectation level for the player based on the combination of jackpot symbols based on decorative symbols can be set in three or more stages. For example, the first group ([0] [4] [6]), the second group ([1] [2] [5] [8] [9]), and the third group ([3] [7]) It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the degree of expectation increases in the order of first group <second group <third group. When such symbol grouping is performed, as shown in FIG. 14, in the symbol variation game when [7] is determined as the task symbol, the big hit lottery is won and the probability variable big hit game is given. Suppose that it was decided. Then, [3] is determined as the confirmed jackpot symbol, and it is determined that [8] is derived on the effective line L5 as the temporary jackpot symbol when execution of the re-lottery effect is determined. In this case, the display mode when the symbol combination is visualized is an inappropriate display mode. In this case, the overall control CPU 36a temporarily stops and displays the temporary jackpot symbol indicated by [444] on the effective line L4 as the symbol combination after the change, and the symbol shown by [545] on the effective line L5. The combination may be changed to a symbol combination that is temporarily displayed. When such a change is made, the expected value of the jackpot symbol after the change ([444]) is set lower than the jackpot symbol before the change ([888]). In addition, since the jackpot symbol ([333]) for confirming the probability variation is derived through the re-lottery effect, there is no disadvantage for the player. In addition, as an example of setting the degree of expectation, for example, as described above, a latent probability function is provided, and the expectation degree to the probability variation state is set for each jackpot symbol combination, thereby increasing the expectation level. it can. Further, for example, as described above, the content may indicate the degree of expectation by the total number of prize balls that can be acquired for each jackpot symbol combination. Further, for example, as described above, a variable time shortening function may be provided, and the content indicating the degree of expectation may be set according to the provision state of the variable state.

  -In the embodiment, when a symbol group is set in multiple stages, a temporary jackpot symbol is derived even if the symbol constituting the jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped is set with an expectation level higher than the task symbol. Even if it is determined as an inappropriate display mode at a stage, the determined symbol combination may not be changed.

  -In embodiment, you may change into the display mode from which the same reach formation symbol as a subject symbol is not derived | led-out, without changing the jackpot symbol combination comprised in a symbol different from a subject symbol. In this case, if the display order can be changed only for the symbol variation game, the effective line for deriving the jackpot symbol combination and the reach formation symbol derived on the other effective line without changing the symbol, You may make it select from symbols other than the symbol which comprises a symbol and a jackpot symbol combination. In this case, when [1] is presented as the problem symbol, the reach formation symbol indicated by [2] is derived on the effective line L4, and the reach formation symbol indicated by [5] is derived on the effective line. May be. In this case, the jackpot symbol combination indicated by [222] is derived on the effective line L4. When the display order is not changed, the effective line for deriving the big hit symbol may be changed. However, it is assumed that the variation times determined for the front symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the subsequent symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect are the same time.

  In the embodiment, the overall control CPU 36a determines the problem contents stored in the overall control RAM 36c before determining the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped (a temporary jackpot symbol in the case of executing the re-lottery effect). read out. Then, the overall control CPU 36a may determine the symbol combination while avoiding the symbol combinations that can constitute the symbol combination that may be an inappropriate display mode in consideration of the subject matter. By doing in this way, the effort which determines a symbol combination again can be saved, and simplification of control can be realized.

  In the embodiment, when the symbol combination is changed when it becomes an inappropriate display mode, as shown in FIG. 15, the jackpot symbol combination is the same as that before the change, and only the reach formation symbol is different from the issue symbol. You may make it change into the symbol combination which becomes. In such a case, the variation time may be the same for the front symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the rear symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect. However, it is not possible to unify the symbols that are the targets of slowing down the fluctuation speed with the same fluctuation time. Therefore, the switching timing in the symbol variation game based on the post symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect needs to be made earlier than the switching timing in the symbol variation game based on the previous symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect.

  In the embodiment, the variation time defined in the previous symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect and the variation time defined in the subsequent symbol variation pattern for the jackpot effect may be the same time. In addition, the variation time determined in the previous symbol variation pattern may be set longer than the variation time defined in the subsequent symbol variation pattern.

  In the embodiment, even if a jackpot symbol with a certain probability change is derived by executing the re-lottery effect, if the overall control CPU 36a determines that it is an inappropriate display mode at the stage of deriving the temporary jackpot symbol. The determined symbol combination may be changed. In this case, the temporary jackpot symbol combination is not stopped and displayed by a symbol having a lower expectation than the task symbol even though the reach is formed by the symbol presented as the task. Therefore, if you have won a promising big hit game, you can be confident that you will win a promising big hit game from the aspect of the design without misunderstanding that you were demoted even before the re-lottery effect. Can be given.

  In the present embodiment, in the mission effect, more than one type of task symbols to be presented can be set such as two or more types. In this case, it is possible to frequently display scenes where the task symbols are stopped and displayed by increasing the task symbols. By doing so, it is possible to improve the interest during mission production.

  In the present embodiment, the effect display device 22 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix display or a 7-segment LED display display or a mechanical display display such as a drum.

  In the embodiment, the sub control board 36 may be omitted, and the processing executed by the sub control board 36 may be executed by the effect display control board 37. Further, the sub integrated control board 36 and the sound / lamp control board 38 may be constituted by a single board.

  The embodiment is embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that uses a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses only a special symbol. In addition, when changing the symbol combination in such a pachinko machine, it is only necessary to derive a special symbol combination that is finally determined based on the result of the big hit lottery. When changing, a temporary jackpot symbol may be derived, and a final jackpot symbol may be derived through a re-lottery effect.

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(B) display pattern after the change before the change of the display pattern, that are associated on a one-to-one.

(B) The display pattern determination means has a lower expectation than the reach formation symbol determined as the task as a jackpot symbol combination to be derived on any reach line based on winning the jackpot lottery When the jackpot symbol combination formed with symbols is determined, if the reach formation symbol to be displayed on the reach line where the jackpot symbol combination is not derived is the same as the symbol determined as the task, the display determining aspects unsuitable display mode, to change the determined display pattern on a display pattern that do not the unsuitable display mode.

(C) When the display pattern determination means determines that the reach is formed with the same symbol as the reach formation symbol determined as the task based on the winning of the jackpot lottery, If comprised of a low design of the expected degree than reach forming symbols is determined as an issue, it is determined unsuitable display mode the display mode, to change the determined display pattern on a display pattern that do not the unsuitable display mode .

  D1 to D9 ... symbol display position, GH ... image display section, L1 to L5 ... effective line, R1 ... left row, R2 ... middle row, R3 ... right row, SW1, SW2 ... start port switch, 10 ... pachinko machine, 22 ... Production display device, 23 ... Special symbol display device, 24 ... Special symbol reserved memory number display device, 25 ... Upper start winning port, 26 ... Lower start winning port, 25a, 26a ... Entrance port, 27 ... Opening / closing blade, 28 ... Grand prize opening door, 29 ... Grand prize opening, 35 ... Main control board, 35a ... Main control CPU, 35b ... Main control ROM, 35c ... Main control RAM, 36 ... Sub-control board, 36a ... Overall CPU for control, 36b ... ROM for overall control, 36c ... RAM for overall control, 37 ... Production display control board, 37a ... CPU for display control.

Claims (3)

A display means having a plurality of reach lines capable of recognizing a reach state while displaying a game effect including a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied in a plurality of columns and displaying a symbol combination is provided, and a predetermined reach forming symbol is provided. In a gaming machine that presents a player as a task to display and form a reach, and executes a task granting effect to derive a jackpot symbol combination in the symbol variation game in which the presented task is performed,
A display pattern determining means for determining a jackpot display pattern including a reach formation symbol, which is a symbol combination for allowing a player to recognize the jackpot when winning the jackpot lottery whether or not the jackpot
A task determining means for determining a reach formation symbol to be presented as a task when the task giving effect is executed;
In addition to presenting the task in the symbol variation game, and providing an effect control means for controlling the display content of the display means,
The symbols are classified according to the difference in the degree of expectation that a state advantageous to the player will be given when winning the jackpot lottery,
The display pattern determining means is configured to specify a display mode based on the display pattern when a combination of symbols capable of recognizing the big hit is displayed on the display means based on the display pattern determined by winning the big hit lottery. About the reach formation symbol displayed on the reach line, the symbol combination that is the same as the symbol determined as the task and can recognize the jackpot displayed on the reach line excluding the specific reach line, When the design has a lower expectation than the design determined as the task, the display mode is determined as an inappropriate display mode, and the determined display pattern is changed to a display pattern that does not become the inappropriate display mode .
A storage unit that stores a pattern of a display mode that is determined to be an inappropriate display mode according to the design determined as the task,
The display pattern determining means, based on the display pattern determined by winning the jackpot lottery, when a combination of symbols that can recognize the jackpot is displayed on the display means, the display mode based on the display pattern, When matching with a pattern stored as an inappropriate display mode in the storage means, the determined display pattern does not become the inappropriate display mode, and can further recognize a big hit displayed based on the display pattern before the change A gaming machine characterized by changing to a display pattern for forming a symbol combination capable of recognizing a big hit with a symbol having a degree of expectation equal to or lower than a symbol forming the combination . Wherein the display pattern determining means, when changing the display pattern, claim 1, characterized in that to change the display pattern which can produce a display mode is determined to be unsuitable display mode in accordance with the pattern which has been determined as the object The gaming machine described in 1. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the effect control means maintains the task over at least two consecutive symbol variation games .

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