JP5431031B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a variation cycle, which is one time from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop, a plurality of times in one symbol variation game.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine that is a type of gaming machine, a big hit lottery for whether or not a big hit is made when a game ball enters the start winning opening arranged on the game board is performed, and the lottery results of the big hit lottery are multiple It is derived by executing a symbol variation game in which the symbols of the columns are varied and displayed. In the symbol variation game, the player can recognize the big hit if the symbol that is finally stopped is a big hit symbol.

  In this type of symbol variation game, in order to improve the interest of the player, various effects are suggested that suggest the possibility of a “big hit” for the player. As one of such effects, there is a continuous notice effect that produces an effect as if a plurality of symbol variation games are being executed in one symbol variation game (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In the continuous notice effect, the more the number of symbol variation games (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as variation cycles) executed in a pseudo manner during one symbol variation game is, the more likely it becomes a “hit”. In general, the big hit expectation is set to be high. Therefore, in the conventional continuous notice effect, the player expects to win a “hit” that can win a large number of prize balls by executing many fluctuation cycles even once.

JP 2008-104524 A

  Further, in recent pachinko machines, it is desired to diversify the effects of the symbol variation game in order to enhance the interest of the player, and of course, it is also desired to increase the variation of the continuous notice effect. In this case, for example, the variation of the continuous notice effect can be increased by increasing the types of the continuous notice effect or setting the effect contents to be different for each variation cycle. However, in order to increase the variation of the development of the continuous notice effect, when the type of effect content is simply increased, it may be difficult for the player to grasp the difference in the development. In this regard, it is particularly noticeable in continuous notice effects where multiple fluctuation cycles are performed, which can be a mode that the player must remember, such as effects that appeared in the previous or previous fluctuation cycle in the middle fluctuation cycle. Met.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to allow the player to grasp the difference in the development in increasing the variation of the development of the continuous notice effect. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be facilitated.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which the symbol is changed once until the symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. When a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the game, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated, suggesting whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed during the symbol variation game In the gaming machine capable of displaying a notice effect to be displayed on the display means, the notice effect is executed in one symbol variation game with a variation cycle from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop as one cycle, Whether or not the effect can be continuously executed a plurality of times by continuously executing a plurality of fluctuation cycles, and whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed depending on the number of execution times of the effect A stop sound effect execution control means for executing a stop sound output effect for outputting a sound in accordance with a change stop of the symbol in the change cycle of the continuous notice effect, When the variable cycle is executed for the same number of executions, the same number of variable cycles executed before the final variable cycle in which the symbol is confirmed and stopped and the final display result is displayed. The symbol variation time pattern from the start of symbol variation to the last symbol variation stop is configured to be executed in at least two types of symbol variation time patterns. A normal fluctuation cycle in which the time becomes a normal symbol fluctuation time, and a shortened fluctuation cycle in which the symbol fluctuation time is set shorter than the normal symbol fluctuation time. The stop sound effect execution control means comprises the types of the normal change cycle and the shortened change cycle in the change cycle executed in the continuous notice effect based on the symbol change time pattern and the immediately preceding change cycle. Triggered by switching, the type of sound to be output in the stop sound output effect differs between the change cycle before the change and the change cycle after the change, and the same type in the change cycle thereafter Is output in the stop sound output effect .

The invention according to claim 2 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which the symbol is changed to a fixed stop display after the symbol is varied, and a predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variation game is displayed. If displayed, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is generated, and a notice effect indicating whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed during the symbol variation game is displayed on the display means. In a possible gaming machine, the notice effect is executed in a single symbol variation game with a variation cycle from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop once, and a plurality of variation cycles are continuously performed. Including a continuous notice effect that can be executed continuously a plurality of times, and the possibility of displaying the jackpot display result varies depending on the number of executions of the effect. And a stop sound effect execution control means for executing a stop sound output effect for outputting a sound in accordance with a change stop of the symbol in the change cycle of the continuous notice effect, wherein the continuous notice effect has the same number of executions of the change cycle. In the case of execution, the symbol variation time from the variation start of the symbol to the first symbol variation stop in the last variation cycle in which the symbol is confirmed and stopped and the final display result is displayed, or It is executed in at least two types of symbol variation time patterns in which the symbol variation time from the symbol variation start to the symbol variation stop capable of forming a reach symbol capable of recognizing the reach state is different in the last variation cycle. The symbol variation time pattern includes a normal variation cycle in which the symbol variation time becomes a normal symbol variation time, and the symbol variation time pattern. The stop sound effect execution control means includes a change cycle executed in the continuous notice effect based on the symbol change time pattern and the immediately preceding change cycle. The sound to be output in the stop sound output effect in the change cycle before the change and the change cycle after the change when the type of the normal change cycle and the shortened change cycle is changed in the change cycle. The gist is to output the same type of sound in the stop sound output effect in the subsequent fluctuation cycle .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect , it is determined whether or not to display a predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variation game, and the continuous notice effect is displayed. A game control means for determining whether or not to execute, and an effect control means for causing the display means to execute the symbol variation game and the continuous notice effect determined by the game control means, the game control means, When it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect, the number of executions of the variation cycle is determined, and one symbol variation time pattern is determined from a plurality of types of symbol variation time patterns corresponding to the determined number of executions. Is the gist.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect , the game control means determines whether to display the jackpot display result and whether to execute the continuous notice effect. And when it is determined to execute the continuous notice effect, the main control unit that determines the number of executions of the variable cycle, and the main control unit determines to execute the continuous notice effect, and executes the variable cycle. The gist of the present invention is that when the number of times is determined, a sub-control unit that determines one symbol variation time pattern from among a plurality of types of symbol variation time patterns corresponding to the determined number of executions.

A fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the game machine has a plurality of types of variation patterns capable of specifying the contents of the effect to be executed in the symbol variation game. The determination of whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and the determination of the number of executions of the variation cycle are determined by the determination of the variation pattern, and in the symbol variation time pattern in which the variation cycle is executed by the same number of executions. The total time when the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle are combined is set to the same time, and one variation pattern corresponds to a plurality of symbol variation time patterns for executing the variation cycle for the same number of executions. The summary is attached.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make it easier for the player to grasp the difference in the expansion when increasing the variation of the expansion of the continuous notice effect.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. (A), (b) is an enlarged view showing a game board. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the symbol change game with a continuous notice effect, and the aspect of the symbol change game without a continuous notice effect. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the fluctuation | variation pattern memorize | stored in a main control board. (A) is a schematic diagram which shows the mode of deviation fluctuation | variation normally, (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the mode of shortening deviation | shift deviation. The schematic diagram which shows the fluctuation pattern distribution table for outlier reach production and jackpot production. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the distribution table of a symbol variation time pattern. The schematic diagram which shows an effect image distribution table. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of a continuous notice effect. Explanatory drawing explaining a stop sound flag. The schematic diagram which shows the aspect of the stop sound effect in a continuous notice effect.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is one type thereof will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 and a card unit device 11 as a gaming medium lending unit arranged in parallel when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is installed in a gaming machine installation facility (amusement island) of a game hall are schematically shown. It is shown. The card unit device 11 is provided with an insertion slot 11a for inserting a prepaid card as an exchange medium exchangeable with a game ball (rental ball) as a rental game medium lent to a player. The card unit device 11 is configured to read and write the value of the inserted prepaid card. Specifically, the card unit device 11 reads the balance (value) of the prepaid card at the time of insertion, and rewrites the balance (value) of the prepaid card as the lending ball is paid out.

  On the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outline of the machine body of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 13 for setting various game components is assembled openably and detachably. A front frame 14 is assembled to the front side of the frame so as to be openable and detachable. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 14 is assembled so as to overlap the middle frame 13 when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front side. For this reason, the middle frame 13 is disposed on the rear side of the front frame 14 and cannot be seen from the front side of the machine. The front frame 14 has a window 15 at the center, and an upper plate (storage plate) 16 serving 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 15. 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 glass of a size that covers the window 15 is assembled so as to be detachable and tiltable. . The game board YB is mounted on the middle frame 13. In addition, the front frame 14 includes an upper frame 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 15. A lamp part 17 for left side, a lamp part 18 for left side frame, and a lamp part 19 for right side frame are arranged. The lamp units 17, 18, 19 for the frames cover a plurality of light emitters mounted on the front surface of the front frame 14 with lamp lenses 17 a, 18 a, 19 a formed so as to be able to transmit light emitted from the light emitters. It is configured.

  In the front frame 14, a left speaker 20 and a right speaker 21 are arranged on the upper left and right sides of the window 15 to output various sounds and produce sound effects. The left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21 are mounted on the back surface of the front frame 14, and a sound emitting hole (not shown) is formed on the front surface of the front frame 14 and corresponding to the mounting site of the left speaker 20 and the right speaker 21. A plurality of are formed.

  A lower tray (storage tray) 23 serving as a second storage tray for storing game balls overflowing from the upper tray 16 is mounted on the front side of the middle frame 13 and at the lower portion of the front frame 14. Also, on the front side of the middle frame 13 and to the right of the lower plate 23, a launch handle 24 for launching a game ball that is turned by the player when launching the game ball onto the game board YB is mounted. ing. In addition, a lower speaker 25 that outputs various sounds and produces sound effects is arranged on the left side of the lower plate 23 in the front frame 14. The lower speaker 25 is attached to the middle frame 13.

  The upper plate 16 is provided with a payout opening 16a for a game ball to be paid out from the inside of the machine on the left side, and a concave storage passage 16b for storing a game ball held by the player. In addition, an upper tray inlet (not shown) for taking the game ball in the storage passage 16b into the machine is provided on the right side. The game balls stored in the upper plate 16 are guided to the upper plate taking-in port by the storage passage 16b and taken into the machine one by one through the upper plate taking-in port, and are emitted toward the game board YB. Is done. The game ball that is launched toward the game board YB is set to have a strength of launch according to the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24. The lower plate 23 is provided with an outlet 23a for a game ball that overflows and flows down from the upper plate 16, and a concave storage portion 23b that stores the game ball is connected to the outlet 23a of 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 26 that guides a game ball launched by operating the launch handle 24 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 26, a game ball guide path 26a 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 H1 is formed inside the guide rail 26. . Further, the outside of the game area H1 that is the front surface of the game board YB and outside the guide rail 26 is a non-game area H2 that is not directly involved in the pachinko game.

  At almost the center (center) of the game area H1 of the game board YB, a display frame body (center accessory) 27 with various displays and various decorations is mounted. A set port 27a that opens in a rectangular shape when viewed from the front is formed substantially at the center of the display frame 27. The display frame 27 has a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set port 27a. An effect display device 28 as a display means is attached. The effect display device 28 includes a symbol variation game which is performed by varying a plurality of symbol sequences (three columns in the present 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 28, 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 28 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. The display frame 27 is equipped with a panel lamp portion 27b that produces a light emission effect by light emission.

  A light emitting display device 29 incorporating a plurality of light emitters (LEDs in this embodiment) is disposed at the lower left of the display frame 27. The display device 29 according to the present embodiment includes a special symbol display device 30, a special symbol hold storage display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold storage display device 33.

  The special symbol display device 30 of the present embodiment includes a plurality of (seven in the present embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in the present embodiment) disposed in the center of the display device 29 and covered with a lens cover 29a. (7 in the present embodiment) special symbol light emitting portions 30a to 30g are provided. In the special symbol display device 30, a predetermined number (one or more) of the special symbol light emitting units among the seven special symbol light emitting units 30 a to 30 g are turned on, and A symbol variation game for deriving a combination distinguished by the position and the number is displayed in a light-emitting manner. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a special symbol light emitting unit that is turned on or off in the symbol variation game is handled as a special symbol. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  In the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, along with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol display device 30 starts changing the special symbol by turning on and off the light emitter, while the effect display device 28 displays the decorative symbols of each column. The fluctuation starts. Then, on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30, the big hit symbol (big hit display result) or the off symbol (missing display result) is finally stopped at the same time by the end of the symbol variation game based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery. Is displayed. At this time, in the special symbol display device 30 and the effect display device 28, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed on any display device (definite stop display), and the big hit lottery If the lottery result is out of place, the out-of-place symbol is displayed on any of the display devices. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, and the off symbol is a symbol that is confirmed and stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is missing. It is what is done.

  In this embodiment, the symbol that is different from the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28 is constituted by a combination of ornament symbols derived in each column. On the other hand, the missing symbols are composed of combinations in which all rows do not become the same decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 28 displays numbers from “1” to “8” as decorative symbols for each column. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the big hit symbol derived from the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 30 is configured by a combination of light emitters that emit light in the light emitters constituting the special symbol display device 30.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device 28 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device 30, and the effect display device 28 is conspicuous in front of the player. Are arranged as follows. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display contents of the effect display device 28 in which a display effect (for example, reach effect or notice effect) is performed with various images in front of his / her eyes than the special symbol display device 30. A big hit or loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived and displayed in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 28.

  In the reach effect, a reach symbol constituted by a combination in which the predetermined symbols in the symbol change game executed on the effect display device 28 have the same symbols in the predetermined columns and the columns other than the specific columns fluctuate is stopped and displayed. It is a production performed by doing. The reach symbol is a case where three rows of decorative symbols are displayed as in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and when the symbol variation stop order is determined in the order of left column → right column → middle column, The decorative pattern in the row and the decorative symbol in the right column are composed of the same combination. The notice effect is an effect that suggests the possibility (that is, the degree of expectation of the jackpot) of whether or not the game is a big hit (whether or not the big hit display result is displayed) in one symbol variation game. When the notice effect appears in the symbol variation game when the big win is determined by the internal lottery, the notice is realized in the game and becomes a big hit. On the other hand, when the notice effect appears in the symbol variation game when the deviation is determined in the internal lottery, the notice is not realized in the game but is displaced.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the special symbol holding storage display device (starting holding ball number display means) 31 constituting the display device 29 is disposed above the special symbol display device 30, and a plurality ( In this embodiment, there are provided a plurality (four in this embodiment) of special symbol holding light emitting portions 31a to 31d configured by covering four light emitters (LEDs in this embodiment) with a lens cover 29a. Then, the special symbol hold storage display device 31 notifies the player of the number of start reserved balls for special symbols stored in the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of reserved storage”). In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters a start winning opening (upper start winning opening 35 and lower start winning opening 36) arranged below the display frame 27, 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 45c of the main control board 45) 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 hold memory display device 31 is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol variation games on hold (the number of starting hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the special symbol hold light emitting units 31a to 31d. Specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the special symbol on-hold storage display device 31 lights only one special symbol on-hold light emission unit 31a, and one symbol variation game is on hold. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two special symbol holding light emitting units 31a and 31b are turned on to notify that two symbol variation games are on hold. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the special symbol hold memory display device 31 notifies that the three special symbol hold light emitting units 31a to 31c are lit and three symbol variation games are on hold. When the number of reserved memories is “4”, all the special symbol holding light emitting units 31a to 31d are turned on to notify that four symbol variation games are on hold. Note that when the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is “0 (zero)”, all the special symbol reserved light emitting units 31a to 31d are turned off.

  Further, the normal symbol display device 32 constituting the display device 29 is disposed on the left side of the special symbol display device 30, and a plurality of (two in this embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in this embodiment). Are provided with a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) normal symbol light emitting portions 32a and 32b. In the normal symbol display device 32, the internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not to make a hit separately from the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit (whether or not the lower start winning opening 36 is opened by the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 28). The lottery result is displayed. In this embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the normal symbol light emitting unit 32a on the “○ (circle)” side is turned on as the winning symbol in the normal symbol changing game, and the winning lottery is shifted. Is determined, the normal symbol light emitting part 32b on the side of “x” is turned on in the normal symbol variation game. For this reason, the player can recognize the hit when the normal symbol light emitting unit 32a on the “◯ (circle)” side is lit in the normal symbol variation game of the normal symbol display device 32, and the normal symbol variation game. Thus, it is possible to recognize the deviation when the “x (batsu)” side normal symbol light emitting portion 32b is lit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal symbol light emitting section that is turned on and off in the normal symbol variation game is handled as a normal symbol.

  Further, the normal symbol hold storage display device 33 constituting the display device 29 is disposed below the special symbol display device 30, and includes a plurality of (four in this embodiment) light emitters (LEDs in this embodiment). ) Are covered with a lens cover 29a, and a plurality (four in this embodiment) of normal symbol holding light emitting portions 33a to 33d are provided. Then, the normal symbol on-hold storage display device 33 notifies the player of the number of start-up balls for normal symbol stored inside the machine (hereinafter referred to as “the number of on-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 34 arranged on the left side of the display frame 27. The number of starting and holding balls is stored inside the machine (main control RAM 45c of the main control board 45) 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 34, and is decremented by 1 when the normal symbol variation game is started. Accordingly, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 34 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.

  The normal symbol hold storage display device 33 is configured to notify the player of the number of normal symbol variation games being held (the number of starting hold balls) based on the number of lighting of the normal symbol hold light emitting units 33a to 33d. . More specifically, when the number of reserved memories is “1”, the normal symbol on-hold storage display device 33 lights only one normal symbol on-hold light emitting unit 33a, and one normal symbol variation game is on hold. When the number of reserved memories is “2”, the two normal symbol holding light emitting units 33a and 33b are lit to notify that two normal symbol variation games are being held. In addition, when the number of reserved memories is “3”, the normal symbol on-hold storage display device 33 lights up the three normal symbol on-hold light emission units 33a to 33c and indicates that three normal symbol variation games are on hold. When the number of stored memories is “4”, all the normal symbol holding light emitting units 33a to 33d are turned on to notify that four normal symbol variation games are on hold. When the number of reserved symbols for normal symbols is “0 (zero)”, all the normal symbol holding light emitting units 33a to 33d are turned off.

  Also, in the game area H1 below the display frame 27, an upper start winning opening 35 having a game ball entrance 35a and a lower start winning opening 36 having a game ball entrance 36a are arranged vertically. Is arranged. The upper start winning opening 35 is configured such that the entrance 35a is always open so as to allow the entrance of game balls at all times. On the other hand, the lower start winning opening 36 is an ordinary electric accessory, and includes an opening / closing blade 37 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown). The entrance 36a is configured to open so as to allow entry of a sphere. In other words, the lower start winning opening 36 is configured to make it impossible to enter a game ball unless the opening / closing blade 37 opens to open the entrance 36a.

  At the back of each of the upper start winning opening 35 and the lower start winning opening 36, start opening switches SW1 and SW2 (shown in FIG. 4) for detecting the game balls that have entered are arranged. The upper start winning opening 35 and the lower start winning opening 36 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game and a payout condition for a game ball as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. When the opening / closing blade 37 is opened, the lower start winning opening 36 is in a state in which the entrance is expanded and the game ball can easily enter, while when the opening / closing blade 37 is closed, the entrance is not expanded and the game ball It is assumed that it is impossible to enter the ball.

  Further, in the game area H1 below the lower start winning opening 36, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 39 having a large winning opening door 38 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown. Is arranged. 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 special winning opening 39. The big winning opening 39 can give a payout condition of 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 39 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 38 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.

  The big hit game is started after the big win symbol is determined by the internal lottery, and the big hit symbol 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 finished, a round game in which the grand prize opening 39 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 38 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (for example, 14 times). One round game is from a time when the grand prize opening 39 is opened by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door 38 to a time when the grand prize opening 39 is closed by the closing operation of the big prize opening door 38. During the game, the special winning opening 39 is opened until a specified number of game balls (for example, 9 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, a normal symbol operating gate 34 is disposed in the game area H1 on the left side of the display frame 27. 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 34 is provided at the back of the normal symbol operation gate 34. The normal symbol operation gate 34 can give only the starting condition of the normal symbol variation game, triggered by the passage of the game ball.

  In addition, in the lowermost part of the game area H1 of the game board YB (below the big prize opening 39), game balls that have been launched into the game area H1 and have not entered any of the prize openings are regarded as out balls. An out-bulb opening 40 is formed for discharging outside the machine. The game balls that have passed through the out ball opening 40 are discharged to an out ball tank (not shown) disposed in the installation facility (game island) of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  In addition, on the right side of the image display unit GH in the display frame 27, an effect movable body K that operates during the symbol variation game and performs a movable effect is disposed. The production movable body K of the present embodiment is formed to imitate a sword, and includes a blade portion K1 and a sheath portion K2 that houses the blade portion K1. And in this embodiment, as shown in FIG.2 (b), the production movable body K is comprised so that execution of the operation as if the blade part K1 is inserted / removed from the sheath part K2 is carried out, and is fixed. The sheath portion K2 is movable in the vertical direction with respect to the blade portion K1. The sheath K2 is moved by the operation of an actuator (such as a motor) not shown, and in this embodiment, the operation is controlled so that the amount of the blade K1 extracted from the sheath K2 can be changed in a plurality of stages.

  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 a function that provides a probability variation state in which the probability of winning a lottery (winning probability) varies from a normal probability having a low probability (normal state) to a high probability after the jackpot game ends. In addition, when the probability variation state is given, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol game is shortened, and the normal probability that the lottery probability (winning winning probability) of the normal symbol game based on the passage of the normal symbol operation gate 34 is low is low. The entrance rate improvement state which fluctuates with high probability is given as a privilege. The open / close blade 37 of the lower start winning opening 36 in the improved entrance rate is won in the normal symbol game when the probability variation state is given and in the normal state where the enter rate improvement state is not given. When opening and closing, it opens and closes with different operation patterns. When the normal symbol game is won in the normal state, the opening / closing blade 37 is opened once, and the open state is maintained until 100 ms elapses after the opening. Also, when the normal symbol game is won in the probability changing state, the number of times the opening and closing blades 37 are opened (for example, 3 times) and 1400 ms after being released in one opening (compared to the normal state). The open state is maintained until a long time elapses. In other words, the opening / closing blade 37 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player than when the normal state is applied when the probability variation state is applied. If a probable change state is given, the probability of winning a lottery fluctuates with a high probability, and it is easy for a big win to occur. It is carried out.

  Further, the probability variation state is given until a predetermined number of times (10000 times in this embodiment) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of games is reached. That is, the probability variation state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached. In this embodiment, since the probability variation state is set to 10000 as a predetermined number of times, it is substantially equivalent to being given until the next big hit occurs.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a function of shortening the fluctuation time (hereinafter, referred to as “time reduction”). The time-shortening function is a function for giving a winning rate improvement state as a privilege with a low winning probability (winning probability) after winning the big hit game as a bonus (normal state). In addition, when the short time state is given, the probability of winning a lottery is low, but the improved entrance rate is given as a privilege. In other words, the opening / closing blade 37 is set so as to operate more advantageously for the player when the short-time state is applied than when the normal state is applied. The time-short state is given until a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times) the symbol variation game is played, or until a big hit is generated before the number of times is reached. That is, the time-short state is given until the end of the symbol variation game corresponding to a predetermined number of times, or until the end of the symbol variation game in which a big hit occurs before the number of times is reached.

  In this embodiment, a promiscuous state is given after the big hit game is finished (a state where the lottery probability is high is given) is a big win, and a promiscuous state is not given after the big hit game is finished (the lottery probability is low probability). A big hit (given a certain non-probable state) becomes a non-probable big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so as to be able to recognize whether it is a big hit of probability variation big hit or non-probable big hit from the type of big hit symbol by the decorative symbol.

  Specifically, among the symbols consisting of the numbers “1” to “8”, the probability variation big hit is recognized from the big hit symbol (combination of [111] [333] [555] [777]) composed of odd numbers. Can do. On the other hand, it is configured so that a non-probable variation big hit can be recognized from the big hit symbol ([222] [444] [666] [888]) composed of even symbols. The special symbols are classified into special symbols for probability variation jackpots and special symbols for non-probability variation jackpots.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment configured as described above continuously executes a variation cycle in which one cycle from the start of symbol variation to the stop of symbol variation is performed multiple times in one symbol variation game. It is configured to be able to execute a continuous notice effect. The continuous notice effect is expressed as an effect only by the effect display device 28 in a single symbol variation game performed by the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30. One symbol variation game is started when the variation of the symbols (special symbol and decorative symbol) is started, and is terminated when the symbol is stopped after the symbol variation is stopped. This one-time symbol variation game is executed in correspondence with one starting and holding ball. In other words, a single symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect is expressed in a pseudo manner as if a symbol variation game is being performed multiple times continuously in internal control. It is done. And the possibility of whether or not the jackpot display result (hit jackpot symbol) is displayed in the one symbol changing game accompanied by the continuous notice effect according to the present embodiment depends on the number of executions of the changing cycle constituting the game. It is configured as follows. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery is won, the symbol fluctuation game is played with a continuous notice effect with a larger number of executions of the variable cycle than when the big hit lottery is not won. It is easy to break.

  The symbol variation indicates a state in which a symbol or a symbol string is operating while changing the type of display symbol in the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30. For example, the variation of the symbol in the effect display device 28 indicates a state in which the symbol row is operated to scroll and display the symbol according to a predetermined display order in the image display unit GH. The scroll display includes a vertical scroll display in which all symbol rows cross the image display portion GH in the vertical direction, and a horizontal scroll display in which all symbol rows cross the image display portion GH in the left-right direction. The symbol change stop indicates a state in which the symbols are stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 and the special symbol display device 30. And in the stop of the symbol in the effect display device 28, there are a display in the stop state (temporary stop display) and a display in the fixed stop state (definite stop display). On the other hand, there is only display in the fixed stop state (definite stop display) in the stop of the symbols in the special symbol display device 30.

  FIG. 3 schematically shows an aspect of a symbol variation game without a continuous notice effect and an aspect of a symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect. As shown in FIG. 3, when the number of reserved memories at the end of the symbol variation game is “4” and the next symbol variation game is not accompanied by a continuous notice effect, the number of reserved memories at the start of the game is 1 is subtracted to “3”, and the variation of symbols in each column starts in the image display unit GH. In FIG. 3, the start of symbol variation is indicated as “start”. Then, the symbol variation game that has been started stops the variation of symbols in each column, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation, the symbol is confirmed and stopped. That is, it can be said that the symbol variation game without the continuous notice effect is configured by only one variation cycle.

  Next, in the state where the number of reserved memory at the end of the symbol variation game is “3”, if the next symbol variation game is accompanied by a continuous notice effect, the number of reserved memory is decremented by 1 at the start of the game. 2 ", and the variation of symbols in each column starts in the image display unit GH. FIG. 3 shows a symbol variation game composed of three variation cycles as a symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect. Then, in the started symbol variation game, the variation of the symbols in each column is stopped and the symbols are temporarily displayed, and the symbol starts to vary again from the state with the start of the second variation cycle. Then, in the second variation cycle, the variation of the symbols in each column is stopped and the symbols are temporarily displayed, and the symbol starts to vary again from the state along with the start of the third variation cycle. Thereafter, in the third fluctuation cycle, the symbols in the left column and the right column become the same symbol, and are temporarily stopped and displayed to form a reach, and a reach effect is performed. The symbol variation game is terminated after the symbols in the middle row are derived by the reach effect and the variation of the symbols in each column is stopped. While this symbol variation game is being played, if there is no new pitch at the start winning opening, the number of reserved memories is maintained at “2” at the start of the symbol variation game, and is held at the beginning of the variation cycle. It does not change as the stored number is subtracted. In addition, when there is a new pitch at the start winning opening, the reserved memory number is incremented by one. In such a symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect, the final display result (big hit symbol or off symbol) is derived in the third variation cycle, that is, the last variation cycle, and more than the last variation cycle. Outlier symbols are derived in all previous fluctuation cycles.

  Next, in the state where the number of reserved memory at the end of the symbol variation game is “2”, when the next symbol variation game is not accompanied by a continuous notice effect, the number of reserved memory is decremented by 1 at the start of the game. It becomes “1”, and the change of the symbol of each column starts in the image display unit GH. Then, the symbol variation game that has been started stops the variation of symbols in each column, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the beginning of the variation, the symbol is confirmed and stopped.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 45 as a main control unit for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 45 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. In addition, a sub-integrated control board 46 as a sub-control unit, an effect display control board 47 as an effect control means, and a sound / lamp control board 48 are mounted on the rear side of the machine. In the present embodiment, the main control board 45 and the sub integrated control board 46 constitute a game control means.

  The sub integrated control board 46 comprehensively controls the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 45. The effect display control board 47 controls the display mode (display images of symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device 28 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. To do. Further, the sound / lamp control board 48 emits light (lights (flashes) / lights off) of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 45 and the sub control board 46. And the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speakers 20, 21, 25 are controlled.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 45, the sub control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48 will be described.
On the main control board 45, a main control CPU 45a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 45b for storing a control program for the main control CPU 45a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 45c is provided. A main control ROM 45b and a main control RAM 45c are connected to the main control CPU 45a. The main control CPU 45a includes a start port switch SW1 for detecting a game ball that has entered the upper start winning port 35, a start port switch SW2 for detecting a game ball that has entered the lower start winning port 36, and a large A count switch SW3 that detects a game ball that has entered the winning opening 39 and a normal symbol variation switch SW4 that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 34 are connected. Also, a special symbol display device 30, a special symbol hold storage display device 31, a normal symbol display device 32, and a normal symbol hold storage display device 33 are connected to the main control CPU 45a via a symbol display board 49. ing. The symbol display board 49 is mounted at a position corresponding to the display device 29, and is equipped with a light emitter (LED in this embodiment) that constitutes each of the display devices 30 to 33. Then, the symbol display board 49 inputs a control signal (a signal for instructing lighting (ON) / extinguishing (OFF) of the LED) output from the main control board 45 to turn on and turn off the light emitters of the display devices 30 to 33. Turn off the light.

  The main control CPU 45a updates the values of various random numbers such as a big hit determination random number (big hit lottery random number) and a variation pattern distribution random number every predetermined cycle, and the updated values are stored in the main control RAM 45c. The value before update is rewritten by storing (setting) in the setting area, and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination (big hit lottery) to determine whether or not to give a big hit. The random number for variation pattern distribution is a random number used when determining the variation time and variation content (effect content) of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 45a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In addition to the control program, the main control ROM 45b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as jackpot determination values). The variation pattern is displayed in the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30, after the symbol variation game is started by the symbol variation start, and then the symbol display game 28 and the special symbol display device 30 are fixedly stopped and displayed. This is a pattern for specifying the fluctuation time until the end of the production and the contents of the production. In the special symbol display device 30 based on this variation pattern, the variation is stopped when the variation time specified in the variation pattern has elapsed after the variation of the special symbol has started, and the jackpot symbol or the off-symbol symbol is confirmed and displayed. Is executed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern, after the variation of the decorative design starts, various game effects are performed with the effect content specified by the variation pattern, and the variation stops when the variation time set in the variation pattern elapses. Then, the symbol variation game is executed in which the big hit symbol or the off symbol is confirmed and stopped. Then, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content composed of a jackpot effect, a miss reach effect, and a miss effect.

  In the jackpot effect, the symbol variation game is developed on the effect display device 28 so that the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed after reaching the reach effect, and the symbol variation game is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30. It is expanded to let you. The outlier reach effect is developed in the effect display device 28 so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped after the reach effect, and the symbol variation game is confirmed and stopped in the special symbol display device 30. Expanded to display. The off-line effect is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 without the reach effect, and the symbol variation game is confirmed on the special symbol display device 30. Expanded to stop display. In the special symbol display device 30, when the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect.

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. For example, if the jackpot determination random number is set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, and two values are set as the jackpot determination value, The rate at which the determination is affirmative, that is, the jackpot winning probability is 2/600 (1/300).

  FIG. 5 shows a part of the variation pattern stored in the main control ROM 45b in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. “Pseudo-ream” in FIG. 5 represents a one-time symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect.

  The variation patterns P1 and P2 are variation patterns for a loss effect that are selected when the determination result of the jackpot determination is out of order and the loss reach effect is not executed. The variation patterns P1 and P2 are in a variation mode in which a variation symbol is derived by stopping the variation of the symbol after starting the variation of the symbol, and the variation symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state when the variation time has elapsed. The process up to and the variation time are different.

  Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 is associated with a fluctuation mode of “normal deviation” (normally deviation fluctuation) as the fluctuation content. In the normal deviation fluctuation of the present embodiment, after the fluctuation of the symbol is started in the effect display device 28, the fluctuation of the symbol is stopped in accordance with a predetermined fluctuation stop order, and the deviation symbol is derived. The variation stop order of the present embodiment is the first variation stop sequence where the variation first stops from the variation start of the symbol is the “left column”, the second variation stop sequence where the variation stops next is the “right column”, The third variation stop column where the variation stops last is defined as the “middle column”. In the normal deviation fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 6A, the fluctuation of the first fluctuation stop row (left column) stops when the first fluctuation stop time TL1 has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, When the second fluctuation stop time TR1 (> first fluctuation stop time TL1) elapses from the start of fluctuation, the fluctuation in the second fluctuation stop row (right row) stops. Further, in the case of a normal deviation variation, as shown in FIG. 6A, when the third variation stop time TC1 (> second variation stop time TR1) elapses from the start of symbol variation, the third variation stop sequence (middle sequence). The fluctuation stops. In the normal deviation fluctuation of the present embodiment, the first fluctuation stop time TL1 is set to “10000 (ms)”.

  On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern P2 is associated with a fluctuation mode (shortening deviation fluctuation) as a fluctuation content. In the shortening deviation variation of the present embodiment, in the same way as the deviation variation, after the symbol variation is started in the effect display device 28, the symbol variation is stopped in accordance with a predetermined variation stop order, and the deviation symbol is derived. . At this time, in the shortened deviation fluctuation, the first fluctuation stop time of the first fluctuation stop row (left column) is usually earlier than the first fluctuation stop time TL1 of the first fluctuation stop row in the deviation fluctuation, and all the symbols change. The time until stoppage (that is, the time until the change of the third change stop sequence stops) is usually stopped earlier than the deviation change. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the case of a shortening deviation variation, the first variation stop sequence (left column) when the first variation stop time TL2 (<first variation stop time TL1) elapses from the start of symbol variation. Then, when the second fluctuation stop time TR2 (> first fluctuation stop time TL2) elapses from the start of the symbol fluctuation, the fluctuation of the second fluctuation stop row (right row) stops. Further, in the case of the short-running fluctuation, as shown in FIG. 6B, when the third fluctuation stop time TC2 (> second fluctuation stop time TR2) elapses from the start of symbol fluctuation, The fluctuation stops. In the shortening deviation variation of the present embodiment, the first fluctuation stop time TL2 is set to “5000 (ms)”, and is usually set to a half of the first fluctuation stop time TL1 of the deviation fluctuation. It should be noted that the second fluctuation stop time TR2 and the third fluctuation stop time TC2 of the shortening deviation are also usually shorter than the second fluctuation stop time TR1 and the third fluctuation stop time TC2 of the deviation fluctuation.

  In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P1 and P2 are selected according to the number of reserved memories at the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, the fluctuation pattern P1 is selected when the determination result of the big hit determination is out of order and the number of reserved storage is less than “3 (predetermined predetermined value)”. On the other hand, the variation pattern P2 is selected when the determination result of the big hit determination is out of order and the number of reserved storage is “3 (predetermined predetermined value)” or more.

  In each of the variation patterns P3 and P4, a variation mode of “normal reach” is associated with the variation content, and the variation times are different. The variation pattern P3 is a variation pattern that is selected when the determination result of the big hit determination is out of order and the outlier reach effect is executed. On the other hand, the variation pattern P4 is a variation pattern that is selected when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. In the variation patterns P3 and P4, the variation is stopped in the first variation stop column (left column) and the second variation stop column (right column) according to the variation stop order after the variation of the symbol is started in the effect display device 28. At the same time, the same symbol is derived to form a reach, and the variation of the third variation stop column (middle column) is stopped by the reach effect of the normal reach to derive the symbol. At this time, in the case of the variation pattern P3, a symbol different from the symbols derived from the first variation stop sequence and the second variation stop sequence due to the variation stop of the third variation stop sequence (the reach design that can recognize the reach) Different symbols) are derived, and when the variation time elapses, the shifted symbols are displayed in a fixed stop state. On the other hand, in the case of the variation pattern P4, the same symbol (the same symbol as the reach symbol that can recognize the reach) is derived in the first variation stop column and the second variation stop column by the variation stop of the third variation stop column, The jackpot symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state when the fluctuation time has elapsed. It should be noted that the first fluctuation stop time of the first fluctuation stop row and the second fluctuation stop time of the second fluctuation stop row in the fluctuation patterns P3 and P4 are the first fluctuation stop row in the “normal deviation fluctuation” of the fluctuation pattern P1. The same time is set for each of the first fluctuation stop time TL1 and the second fluctuation stop time TR1 of the second fluctuation stop sequence.

  Each of the variation patterns P5 to P10 is a pattern for performing a symbol variation game (pseudo-continuous) with a continuous notice effect as a variation content, and the number of executions of the variation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect and the variation time are different. Yes.

  The fluctuation pattern P5 (P5-1, P5-2, P5-3) and the fluctuation pattern P6 (P6-1, P6-2, P6-3) both indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect. The pattern is set to “twice”. The three types of variation patterns P5 are all variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the jackpot determination is out of order and the outlier reach effect is executed. On the other hand, the three types of variation patterns P6 are variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit and the big hit effect is executed.

  In the variation patterns P5-1 and P6-1, after the symbol change is started on the effect display device 28, a continuous notice effect consisting of two fluctuation cycles is executed, and the reach is reached in the second (final) fluctuation cycle. After forming, the symbol (P5-1) or the jackpot symbol (P6-1) is derived through the reach effect of normal reach. In the variation patterns P5-2 and P6-2, after the variation of the symbol is started on the effect display device 28, a continuous notice effect including two variation cycles is executed, and the reach is reached in the second (final) variation cycle. After the formation, the supermarket 1 (indicated as “SP1” in FIG. 5) reach effect is derived, and the off symbol (P5-2) or jackpot symbol (P6-2) is derived. The variation patterns P5-3 and P6-3 are executed in the second (final) variation cycle by executing a continuous notice effect consisting of two variation cycles after the variation of the symbol is started on the effect display device 28. After the formation, the supermarket 2 (indicated as “SP2” in FIG. 5) reach effect is derived, and the symbol (P5-3) or jackpot symbol (P6-3) is derived.

  Super reach is an effect that is produced through two stages of the contents of the effect of reach production, and is performed via normal reach. Normal reach is the first step in the reach of Super Reach. And the production contents of Super 1 Reach and the production contents of Super 2 Reach are configured such that, for example, the characters appearing are different, or even if the characters appearing are the same, the actions of the characters appearing are different. ing. That is, the contents of the effects of the normal reach, the super 1 reach, and the super 2 reach are configured so that a player who visually recognizes these effects can clearly recognize the difference.

  Each of the variation pattern P7 (P7-1, P7-2) and the variation pattern P8 (P8-1, P8-2) is a pattern in which the number of executions of the variation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect is set to “3 times”. Has been. Each of the two types of variation patterns P7 is a variation pattern that is selected when the determination result of the jackpot determination is out of order and the outlier reach effect is executed. On the other hand, the two types of variation patterns P8 are variation patterns that are selected when the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit and the big hit effect is executed.

  In the variation patterns P7-1 and P8-1, after the variation of the symbol is started on the effect display device 28, a continuous notice effect including three variation cycles is executed, and reach is performed in the third (final) variation cycle. After forming the super 1 reach reach effect, the symbol (P7-1) or the big hit symbol (P8-1) is derived. Further, in the variation patterns P7-2 and P8-2, after the symbol change is started on the effect display device 28, a continuous notice effect including three variation cycles is executed, and the third (final) variation cycle is performed. After the reach is formed, the symbol (P7-2) or the jackpot symbol (P8-2) is derived through the reach effect of Super 2 reach.

  Both the fluctuation pattern P9 and the fluctuation pattern P10 are patterns in which the number of executions of the fluctuation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect is set to “4 times”. The variation pattern P9 is a variation pattern that is selected when the determination result of the big hit determination is out of order and the outlier reach effect is executed. On the other hand, the variation pattern P10 is a variation pattern that is selected when the determination result of the big hit determination is a big hit and the big hit effect is executed. In the variation pattern P9, after the variation of the symbol is started on the effect display device 28, the continuous notice effect including four variation cycles is executed, and the reach is formed in the fourth (final) variation cycle. After the reach production of Super 2 Reach, the out-of-band design is derived. In the variation pattern P10, after the variation of the symbol is started on the effect display device 28, the continuous notice effect including four variation cycles is executed, and the reach is formed in the fourth (final) variation cycle. After winning the reach of Super 2 Reach, the jackpot symbol is derived.

  FIG. 7 schematically shows a variation pattern distribution table for outlier reach effects and a variation pattern distribution table for jackpot effects stored in the main control ROM 45b. As shown in FIG. 7, the variation patterns P3, P5-1, P5-2, P5-3, P7-1, P7-2, and P9 are allocated to the variation pattern distribution table for the outlier reach effect. . Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation patterns P4, P6-1, P6-2, P6-3, P8-1, P8-2, and P10 are allocated to the variation pattern distribution table for the big hit effect. Yes. In addition, each of the variation patterns allocated to the variation pattern distribution table for the outlier reach effect and the variation patterns allocated to the variation pattern distribution table for the jackpot effect have a predetermined number of random values for distribution pattern distribution. It is distributed. The expectation degree of jackpot when the contents of variation based on each variation pattern appear according to the distribution mode of random numbers for variation pattern distribution in each variation pattern distribution table for the outlier reach effect and the jackpot effect (possibility of becoming a big hit) Is to be specified. Each numerical value shown in FIG. 7 indicates a random number for fluctuation pattern distribution, and a parenthesis indicates a selectivity.

  More specifically, when comparing the variation patterns P3 and P4 that execute normal reach without continuous notice effect, the variation pattern P3 for outlier reach effect has a higher appearance rate than the variation pattern P4 for jackpot effect. It has been. For this reason, when only normal reach is executed in the symbol variation game (when it does not develop into super reach), there is a high possibility of losing.

  In addition, with respect to the variation pattern for executing the continuous notice effect, the selection rate selected in the case of a big hit increases as the number of variation cycles increases. On the other hand, the selectivity that is selected in the case of detachment is low. In addition, with regard to the variation pattern for executing the continuous notice effect, the selection rate is higher when the super 1 reach is a big hit than the normal reach only when the number of variation cycles is the same. The selectivity selected when the Super 2 reach is a big hit rather than the reach is increased. In the variation pattern in which the continuous notice effect is executed, the reach effect (super 2 reach in the present embodiment) in which the big hit expectation is set higher in the last change cycle is more likely to be executed as the number of executions of the change cycle increases. It has become. For this reason, when the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is executed, the player can change the sense of expectation for the big hit depending on the number of change cycles constituting the continuous notice effect. In addition, when a symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect is executed, the player can change the expectation for the big hit depending on the type of reach effect executed in the last change cycle.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
On the sub-general control board 46, an overall control CPU 46a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 46b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 46a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A general control RAM 46c is provided. A general control ROM 46b and a general control RAM 46c are connected to the general control CPU 46a. The overall control CPU 46a updates the values of various random numbers such as the symbol variation time pattern selection random number and the effect image selection random number every predetermined cycle, and stores the updated values in the setting area of the overall control RAM 46c. The value before update is rewritten by (setting), and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The overall control CPU 46a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  The symbol variation time pattern specifies the symbol variation time (first variation stop time) from the variation start of the symbol to the variation stop of the first symbol (first variation stop train) in each variation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect. It is a pattern for. In the present embodiment, a fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation” set as the same time as the first fluctuation stop time TL1 at the time of deviation fluctuation and the first fluctuation stop time as the first fluctuation stop time, and the first fluctuation stop time as the first fluctuation stop time. And a fluctuation cycle of “shortening fluctuation” set at the same time as the fluctuation stop time TL2. The continuous notice effect is composed of a combination of two types of fluctuation cycles consisting of a fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation” and a fluctuation cycle of “shortening fluctuation”. The change time pattern is stored in the overall control ROM 46b. In this embodiment, the variation cycle of “normal variation” is a normal variation cycle in which the symbol variation time is set to the normal symbol variation time, and the variation cycle of “shortening variation” is to set the symbol variation time to the shortened symbol variation time. It becomes a shortened fluctuation cycle.

  FIGS. 8A to 8C show symbol variation time patterns for specifying the specific content of the continuous notice effect. Each numerical value shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C indicates a random number for selecting a symbol variation time pattern. FIG. 10 shows only combinations of fluctuation cycles constituting each symbol fluctuation time pattern. And in the continuous notice effect of this embodiment, reach is formed in the last fluctuation cycle, and reach effect is performed, but in FIG. 10, the reach effect is formed after reach is formed in the last change cycle. The flow from deriving a symbol to displaying the symbol in a fixed stop is not shown.

  FIG. 8A shows two types of symbol variation time patterns (hereinafter referred to as “symbol variation time patterns belonging to group A”) executed in variation patterns P5 and P6 in which the number of executions of the variation cycle is “twice”. ). The symbol variation time pattern belonging to group A consists of two types of symbol variation time pattern A1 indicated as “shortening + normal” and symbol variation time pattern A2 indicated as “normal + shortening”.

  When the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern A1, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation cycle is “shortening variation”, and the second (final) variation cycle is “normal variation”. . Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern A2, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation cycle is “normal variation”, and the second (final) variation cycle is “shortening variation”. It becomes. In any of these symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2, in each case, the symbol is deviated from the first variation cycle, reach is formed in the second variation cycle, and the reach effect is performed. In the symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2, the total time when the variation cycle of “normal variation” and the variation cycle of “shortening variation” are combined, that is, the time relating to the continuous notice effect is set to the same time. For this reason, the symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2 are assigned to one variation pattern and can be selected when the symbol variation game is executed. In this embodiment, the time related to the continuous notice effect is the time from the start of the symbol change game with the continuous notice effect until the stop of the change of symbols that can form a reach in the final change cycle (in this embodiment, the right column) The time until the fluctuation stop (second fluctuation stop time)).

  The two symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2 are associated with a predetermined number of random numbers for symbol variation time pattern selection used when selecting the symbol variation time pattern. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the same number (50) of random numbers for selecting the symbol variation time pattern are associated with the symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2 belonging to the group A. Therefore, when the symbol variation game based on any one of the variation patterns P5-1, P5-2, and P5-3 is executed, the overall control CPU 46a has the same set selection rate (in the case of FIG. 8A). 1), one symbol variation time pattern is selected from the two symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2. Similarly, when the symbol variation game based on any of the variation patterns P6-1, P6-2, and P6-3 is executed, the overall control CPU 46a has the same set selection rate (of FIG. 8A). In this case, one symbol variation time pattern is selected from the two symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2.

  FIG. 8B shows two types of symbol variation time patterns (hereinafter referred to as “symbol variation time patterns belonging to group B”) executed in variation patterns P7 and P8 in which the number of executions of the variation cycle is “3”. ). The symbol variation time pattern belonging to group B includes symbol variation time pattern B1 indicated as “shortening + shortening + normal”, symbol variation time pattern B2 indicated as “shortening + normal + shortening”, and “normal + shortening + It consists of three types of symbol variation time pattern B3 shown as "shortening".

  When the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern B1, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation cycle and the second variation cycle are each “shortened variation”, and the third variation cycle (the final variation) is “normal”. Fluctuation ". Also, when the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern B2, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation cycle becomes “shortening variation”, the second variation cycle becomes “normal variation”, and the third variation cycle. The (last round) fluctuation cycle is "shortening fluctuation". Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern B3, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation cycle is “normal variation”, and the second and third (final) variation cycles are “ "Shortening fluctuation". In the symbol variation time patterns B1, B2, and B3, the total time when the variation cycle of “normal variation” and the variation cycle of “shortening variation” are combined, that is, the time related to the continuous notice effect is set to the same time. Yes. For this reason, the symbol variation time patterns B1, B2, and B3 are distributed to one variation pattern, and can be selected when the symbol variation game is executed.

  Each of the three symbol variation time patterns B1, B2, and B3 is associated with a predetermined number of symbol variation time pattern selection random values. More specifically, in this embodiment, the symbol variation time pattern selection random numbers for the symbol variation time patterns B1, B2, and B3 belonging to the group B are associated with approximately the same number (34 and 33) of random numbers for symbol variation time pattern selection. Yes. Therefore, when the symbol variation game based on either of the variation patterns P7-1 and P7-2 is executed, the overall control CPU 46a is substantially the same in the selection rate (in the case of FIG. 8B). Under one third), one of the three symbol variation time patterns B1, B2, B3 is selected. Similarly, when the symbol variation game based on one of the variation patterns P8-1 and P8-2 is executed, the overall control CPU 46a performs a selection rate set substantially the same (in the case of FIG. 8B). Under one third, any one symbol variation time pattern is selected from the three symbol variation time patterns B1, B2, and B3.

  FIG. 8C shows four types of symbol variation time patterns (hereinafter referred to as “symbol variation time patterns belonging to group C”) executed in the variation patterns P9 and P10 in which the number of executions of the variation cycle is “4”. ). The symbol variation time pattern belonging to the group C includes a symbol variation time pattern C1 indicated as “shortening + shortening + shortening + normal”, a symbol variation time pattern C2 indicated as “shortening + shortening + normal + shortening”, and “ There are four types of symbol variation time pattern C3 indicated as "shortening + normal + shortening + shortening" and symbol variation time pattern C4 indicated as "normal + shortening + shortening + shortening".

  When the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern C1, as shown in FIG. 10, each variation cycle of the first to third times becomes “shortening variation”, and the variation cycle of the fourth (final) is “normal”. Fluctuation ". Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern C2, as shown in FIG. 10, the first and second variation cycles are “shortened variation”, and the third variation cycle is “normal variation”. Thus, the fourth (final) fluctuation cycle is “shortening fluctuation”. Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern C3, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation cycle becomes “shortening variation”, the second variation cycle becomes “normal variation”, and the third variation cycle. The fourth (final) fluctuation cycle is “shortening fluctuation”. Further, when the continuous notice effect is executed with the symbol variation time pattern C4, as shown in FIG. 10, the first variation cycle is “normal variation”, and the second to fourth (final) variation cycles are performed. It becomes “shortening fluctuation”. In the symbol variation time patterns C1 to C4, the total time when the variation cycle of “normal variation” and the variation cycle of “shortening variation” are combined, that is, the time related to the continuous notice effect is set to the same time. For this reason, the symbol variation time patterns C1 to C4 are assigned to one variation pattern and can be selected when the symbol variation game is executed.

  The four symbol variation time patterns C1, C2, C3 and C4 are associated with a predetermined number of symbol variation time pattern selection random values. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the same number (25) of random numbers for symbol variation time pattern selection are associated with the symbol variation time patterns C1, C2, C3, and C4 belonging to the group C. Therefore, when the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P9 is executed, the overall control CPU 46a has the same selection rate (1/4 in the case of FIG. 8C), 4 One symbol variation time pattern is selected from the two symbol variation time patterns C1, C2, C3, and C4. Similarly, when the symbol variation game based on any one of the variation patterns P10 is executed, the overall control CPU 46a has the same set selection rate (1/4 in the case of FIG. 8C). And one of the four symbol variation time patterns C1, C2, C3 and C4 is selected.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, each group A to C has the first fluctuation when the symbol fluctuation time (first fluctuation stop time) of the last fluctuation cycle is “normal deviation fluctuation”. A pattern that becomes the stop time TL1 and a pattern that becomes the first fluctuation stop time TL2 at the time of “shortening deviation fluctuation” belong. This indicates that the last fluctuation cycle may be performed not only with “normal fluctuation” but also with “shortening fluctuation”. In addition, each group A to C has a pattern variation time pattern in which the timing of occurrence of the “normal variation” variation cycle is different, and the pattern in which the “normal variation” variation cycle appears in the last variation cycle. And patterns appearing before the last fluctuation cycle are mixed. Specifically, for example, in group B, “normal fluctuation” appears in the last fluctuation cycle in the symbol fluctuation time pattern B1, and “normal fluctuation” appears in the second fluctuation cycle in the symbol fluctuation time pattern B2. In the symbol variation time pattern B3, “normal variation” appears in the first variation cycle. This indicates that even when a fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation” appears, the continuous notice effect may continue due to the appearance of the fluctuation cycle of “shortening fluctuation” in the fluctuation cycles after the fluctuation cycle.

  Due to the configuration and distribution of the symbol variation time pattern, even if the continuous notice effect is executed at the start of the symbol variation game, the variation mode of the appearing variation cycle (“normal variation” or “short variation”) It becomes difficult to recognize which fluctuation cycle is the last fluctuation cycle. As a result, even if a fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation” appears, the reach effect is not necessarily executed, and it is possible to expect that the continuous notice effect is continued.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a continuous notice effect is executed, a predetermined effect image is displayed on the effect display device 28 in each variable cycle constituting the continuous notice effect. FIG. 9 shows an effect image distribution table in which the four types of effect image patterns G1 to G4 prepared in the present embodiment are distributed. Each numerical value shown in FIG. 9 indicates the value of a random number for effect image selection.

  The effect image pattern G1 is a pattern in which a predetermined effect character KY1 appears in each change cycle and executes a predetermined action. The effect image pattern G2 is a pattern in which a predetermined effect character KY2 appears in each change cycle and executes a predetermined action. The effect image pattern G3 is a pattern in which the effect character KY1 and the effect character KY2 appear simultaneously during each change cycle, and each performs a predetermined action. The effect image pattern G4 is a pattern in which a predetermined effect character KY3 appears during each change cycle and executes a predetermined action. Each effect character KY1, KY2, KY3 appearing in each effect image pattern G1 to G4 performs a different operation for each variation cycle. For example, in the effect image pattern G1 when the number of executions of the variable cycle constituting the continuous notice count is “3 times”, the character KY1 for the effect “walks” in the first variable cycle and for the effect in the second variable cycle. The character KY1 performs an operation such as “running” and the character KY1 for production “flying” in the third fluctuation cycle.

  Then, each of the effect image patterns G1 to G4 is associated with the variation pattern and the value of the effect image selection random number for each of the groups A to C to which the symbol variation time pattern belongs in the effect image distribution table.

  More specifically, the effect image patterns G1 and G2 are associated with the change pattern P5 for the loss reach effect and the change pattern P6 for the jackpot effect that select the symbol change time patterns A1 and A2 belonging to the group A. At the same time, the random number for effect image selection is assigned to each. In this embodiment, the value of the random number for effect image selection is matched so that each effect image pattern G1, G2 is selected with the same selection rate in the case of the outlier reach effect and the case of the jackpot effect.

  Effect image patterns G1 to G3 are associated with the variation pattern P7 for loss reach production and the variation pattern P8 for jackpot production for selecting the design variation time patterns B1 to B3 belonging to the group B, and for selecting the production image Random values are assigned to each. In this embodiment, the value of the random number for effect image selection is matched so that each effect image pattern G1-G3 is selected with the same selection rate by the case of a loss reach effect, and the case of a jackpot effect.

  The pattern change time patterns C1 to C4 belonging to the group C are selected. The variation pattern P9 for the outlier reach effect and the variation pattern P10 for the jackpot effect are associated with the effect image patterns G1 to G3, and for the jackpot effect. The effect image pattern G4 is associated only with the variation pattern P10. The effect image selection random numbers are assigned to the effect image patterns G1 to G4. In the present embodiment, the effect image pattern G4 is associated with only the variation pattern P10 for the jackpot effect, and therefore an effect image (effect character KY3) based on the effect image pattern G4 appears in each change cycle of the continuous notice effect. At this point, the jackpot is determined so that the jackpot can be recognized.

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
The effect display control board 47 has a display control CPU 47a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 47b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 47a, and writing and reading of necessary data. A display control RAM 47c is provided. An effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 47a. Further, the display control CPU 47a 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 47b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.). The display control ROM 47b stores a table for specifying contents to be executed according to various effects instructed to be executed by the display control CPU 47a.

Next, the voice / lamp control board 48 will be described.
The voice / lamp control board 48 includes a voice / lamp control CPU 48a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a voice / lamp control ROM 48b for storing a control program for the voice / lamp control CPU 48a, and A voice / lamp control RAM 48c capable of writing and reading various data is provided. The sound / lamp control CPU 48a is connected to various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b and to speakers 20 and 21 and 25. Further, the sound / lamp control CPU 48a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The sound / lamp control ROM 48b stores various light emission mode data (such as timings at which the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b emit light) serving as effect data. The voice / lamp control ROM 48b stores various kinds of voice data (such as types of voices output from the speakers 20, 21, 25) serving as effect data. The voice / lamp control ROM 48b stores a table for specifying contents to be executed according to various effects instructed to be executed by the voice / lamp control CPU 48a.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 45, the sub general control board 46, the effect display control board 47, and the sound / lamp control board 48 will be described.
First, the main control board 45 will be described.

  When the main control CPU 45a of the main control board 45 enters a game ball into the upper start winning port 35 or the lower start winning port 36 and inputs a detection signal output by the start port switches SW1 and SW2 that detect the game ball. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 45c is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 45a 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 45a turns on the number of special symbol hold light emitting units corresponding to the number of reserved memory after the rewriting in accordance with the rewriting of the reserved memory number for special symbols. For example, the main control CPU 45a turns on the three special symbol holding light emitting units 31a to 31c when the number of reserved symbols for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”. Further, when the main control CPU 45a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 45a acquires the value of the big hit determination random number from the main control RAM 45c, and stores the acquired value of the big hit determination random number for the reserved symbol for the special symbol. And stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c. The main control CPU 45a does not rewrite the reserved memory number for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit when the determination result of the hold determination is negative (the number of stored memories = 4), and the value of the random number for determining the big hit Do not get.

  Then, the main control CPU 45a reads the jackpot determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 45c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the read jackpot determination random number and the main control random number. The jackpot determination value stored in the ROM 45b is compared to determine whether or not the jackpot is a big hit. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the random number for big hit determination matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 45a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 45a having determined the big hit determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped in the symbol changing game performed by the special symbol display device 30. Further, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the big hit acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 45c, and selects and determines the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the value from the fluctuation patterns for the big hit effect. To do.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 45a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 45a that has determined the detachment determines whether or not to execute the detachment effect by random lottery. When the execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 45a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 30, and the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution is determined from the main control RAM 45c. The change pattern corresponding to the value is acquired and selected from the change patterns for reach production, and determined. On the other hand, when the non-execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 45a determines the out symbol in the same manner as described above, acquires the random value for distributing the fluctuation pattern from the main control RAM 45c, and corresponds to the value. The change pattern to be selected is selected from the change patterns for the off-stage production and determined.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, whether or not to execute a continuous notice effect is associated with the variation pattern, and when executed, the number of executions of the variable cycle constituting the continuous notice effect is associated. Specifically, the variation patterns P1 to P4 are the variation patterns associated with whether or not the continuous notice effect is performed, and the variation patterns P5 to P10 are the variation patterns associated with the execution of the continuous notice effect. Among the variation patterns P5 to P10, the variation patterns P5 and P6 are variation patterns in which “2” is set as the number of executions of the variation cycle, and the variation patterns P7 and P8 are “3 times” as the number of executions of the variation cycle. The variation patterns P9 and P10 are variation patterns in which “4 times” is defined as the number of executions of the variation cycle.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control CPU 45a that determines the variation pattern based on the control program determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, and if so, determines the number of executions of the variation cycle. It will be. In this embodiment, the main control CPU 45a that executes control according to the control program functions as a random number acquisition unit, a big hit lottery unit, and a variation pattern selection unit. In this embodiment, the main control ROM 45b functions as a variation pattern storage unit, and the main control RAM 45c functions as a start-and-hold ball storage unit.

  The main control CPU 45a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the sub integrated control board 46 (the integrated control CPU 46a) at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 45a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 45a outputs a special symbol stop designating command for designating the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 45a outputs 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.

  In addition, the main control CPU 45a 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 45a turns on the number of special symbol hold light emitting units corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting in accordance with rewriting of the number of reserved memories for special symbols. The main control CPU 45a controls the display content of the special symbol display device 30 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 45a starts the variation of the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and confirms and stops the special symbol (big hit symbol or off symbol) determined when the variation time set in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Display.

  Further, when the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten, the main control CPU 45a outputs a hold designation command for instructing the number of reserved memories after the rewriting to the sub control board 46. In this embodiment, a hold 0 designation command, a hold 1 designation command, a hold 2 designation command, a hold 3 designation command, and a hold 4 designation command are prepared as the hold designation commands. The hold 0 designation command is a command that is output at the time of rewriting by subtracting 1 from “1” → “0”. The hold 1 designation command is a command that is output when the reserved storage number is rewritten by adding 1 to “0” → “1” or subtracting 1 from “2” → “1”. The hold 2 designation command is a command that is output when the reserved storage number is rewritten by adding 1 to “1” → “2” or subtracting 1 from “3” → “2”. The hold 3 designation command is a command that is output when the reserved storage number is rewritten by adding 1 to “2” → “3” or subtracting 1 from “4” → “3”. The hold 4 designation command is a command to be output at the time of rewriting by adding 1 to “3” → “4”.

Next, the sub general control board 46 will be described.
When the central control CPU 46 a of the sub general control board 46 receives the change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Further, when the overall control CPU 46a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 46a displays a decorative symbol constituting a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. decide. When the overall control CPU 46a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 46a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48. Further, when the overall control CPU 46 a inputs a hold designation command, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs the command to the effect display control board 47.

  When receiving the variation pattern designation command and the stop symbol designation command, the overall control CPU 46a determines the details of the specific effect contents of the symbol variation game to be executed by the effect display device 28.

  Specifically, the overall control CPU 46a controls the value of the random number for selecting the symbol variation time pattern when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P5 to P10 that can execute the continuous notice effect. Obtained from the control RAM 46c. Then, the overall control CPU 46a selects a symbol variation time pattern corresponding to the acquired symbol variation time pattern selection random number from the symbol variation time patterns associated with the designated variation pattern. . For example, when the variation pattern P7-1 is designated, the overall control CPU 46a acquires the pattern variation time patterns B1 to B3 belonging to the group B as shown in FIG. 8B. One symbol variation time pattern corresponding to the value of the symbol variation time pattern selection random number is selected. Then, the overall control CPU 46a outputs a symbol variation time pattern designation command for designating the selected symbol variation time pattern to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  When the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern P5 to P10 in which the continuous notice effect can be executed, the overall control CPU 46a acquires the value of the effect image selection random number from the overall control RAM 46c. . Then, the overall control CPU 46a selects an effect image pattern corresponding to the acquired effect image selection random number value from the effect image patterns associated with the designated variation pattern. For example, when the variation pattern P7-1 is specified, the overall control CPU 46a selects the effect image selected from the three types of effect image patterns G1 to G3 belonging to the group B as shown in FIG. One effect image pattern corresponding to the value of the random number is selected. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a outputs an effect image pattern designation command for designating the selected effect image pattern to the effect display control board 47 and the sound / lamp control board 48.

  Further, the overall control CPU 46a executes a symbol variation game executed on the effect display device 28 based on the variation pattern type designated by the variation pattern designation command and the type of stop symbol (special symbol) designated by the stop symbol designation command. The symbol of each column which comprises the symbol combination of the ornament symbol derived | led-out in is determined. Specifically, the overall control CPU 46a configures the symbol combination that is finally displayed in a definite stop when the variation pattern for the big hit effect is designated and the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is the big hit symbol. A jackpot symbol is determined as a decorative symbol. Further, the central control CPU 46a designates a variation pattern for an off-stage effect, and if the special symbol stop symbol designation is a non-design symbol, the symbol symbol that constitutes the symbol combination that is finally displayed in a definite stop is displayed as a symbol symbol. To decide. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbols in the left and right columns are not included in the same symbol as the decorative symbols. On the other hand, the CPU 46a for overall control designates the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, and if the special symbol stop symbol designation is a non-designated symbol, it is not the ornamental symbol constituting the symbol combination to be finally displayed in a fixed stop state. Determine the design. At this time, the overall control CPU 46a determines that the symbols in the left and right rows are included in the same symbol as the ornament symbols. Then, the overall control CPU 46 a that has determined the decorative symbol outputs a stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol to the effect display control board 47.

  In the present embodiment, the decorative design determined by the overall control CPU 46a is a decorative design derived in the last change cycle when the change patterns P5 to P10 including the continuous notice effect are specified as the change pattern. In the present embodiment, the outlier symbol derived in the variation cycle executed before the last variation cycle is determined by the effect display control board 47 (display control CPU 47a).

Next, the effect display control board 47 will be described.
When a variation pattern designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a of the effect display control board 47 selects an effect content corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and displays an image so that a symbol variation game is played with the effect content. The display content of the display unit GH is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 47a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 47b based on the selected effect content.

  Then, the display control CPU 47a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the image display unit GH based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle. When the display control CPU 47a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the image display unit GH causes the image display unit GH to display the symbol designated by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbol on the image display unit GH. The display content is controlled to end the symbol variation game. In addition, when a hold designation command is input, the display control CPU 47a displays a hold display for displaying an image on the image display unit GH so as to indicate the number of hold memories designated by the hold designation command. In the present embodiment, the image display unit GH and the special symbol hold storage display device 31 serve as the start hold ball number display means.

  Further, when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is the variation pattern P5 to P10 in which the continuous notice effect can be executed, the display control CPU 47a continuously includes variation cycles corresponding to the number of executions designated by the variation pattern. A notice effect is displayed on the image display unit GH. At this time, the display control CPU 47a controls the variation mode of each variation cycle in accordance with the symbol variation time pattern designated by the symbol variation time pattern designation command, and also according to the effect image pattern designated by the effect image pattern designation command. The effect image of each fluctuation cycle is controlled. Further, the display control CPU 47a controls the actuator of the effect movable body K so that the effect movable body K is operated during each variation cycle (in this embodiment, the blade portion K1 is inserted and removed from the sheath portion K2). . In the present embodiment, the display control CPU 47a functions as a notice effect display means for displaying a notice effect on the effect display device 28 (image display unit GH) during the symbol variation game.

  For example, the display control CPU 47a includes a variation pattern designation command that designates the variation pattern P8-1, a symbol variation time pattern designation command that designates the symbol variation time pattern B2, and an effect image pattern designation command that designates the effect image pattern G1. Is input, the display content of the image display unit GH is controlled as follows. That is, the display control CPU 47a grasps whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed and the number of executions of the change cycle from the change pattern P8-1, and also changes the change mode ("normal change" "Short fluctuation"? Further, the display control CPU 47a grasps the effect image to be displayed in the three fluctuation cycles constituting the continuous notice effect from the effect image pattern G1. Then, the display control CPU 47a displays an image of the variation mode of “shortening variation” in the first variation cycle based on the time measured with the display data, and the elapsed time from the start of symbol variation is the first. When the 1 fluctuation stop time TL2 is reached, the fluctuation of the first fluctuation stop row (left column) is stopped to derive the symbol. Further, the display control CPU 47a displays an image of the effect image (the effect character KY1 “walks”) grasped from the effect image pattern G1 in the first fluctuation cycle. Next, the display control CPU 47a stops the variation of the second variation stop row (right column) when the second variation stop time TR2 elapses, derives the symbol, and displays the third variation stop time TC2 when the third variation stop time TC2 elapses. The fluctuation in the fluctuation stop train (middle train) is stopped, the symbol is derived, and the first fluctuation cycle is terminated. At the end of the first fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 47a derives the missed symbol determined by itself, and temporarily stops the missed symbol.

  Subsequently, the CPU 47a for display control displays an image of the variation mode of “normal variation” in the second variation cycle based on the time measured with the display data, and the elapsed time from the start of symbol variation. When the first fluctuation stop time TL1 is reached, the fluctuation of the first fluctuation stop row (left column) is stopped to derive the symbol. Further, the display control CPU 47a displays an image of the effect image (the effect character KY1 “runs”) grasped from the effect image pattern G1 in the second variation cycle. Next, the display control CPU 47a stops the variation of the second variation stop sequence (right column) when the second variation stop time TR1 has elapsed, derives the symbol, and displays the third variation stop time TC1 when the third variation stop time TC1 has elapsed. The fluctuation in the fluctuation stop train (middle train) is stopped, the symbol is derived, and the second fluctuation cycle is terminated. At the end of the second fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 47a derives the missed symbol determined by itself, and temporarily stops the missed symbol.

  Subsequently, the display control CPU 47a displays the variation mode of “shortening variation” in the third variation cycle based on the display data and the time counted, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the symbol. When the first fluctuation stop time TL2 is reached, the fluctuation of the first fluctuation stop row (left column) is stopped to derive the symbol. Further, the display control CPU 47a displays an image of the effect image (the effect character KY1 is “jump”) grasped from the effect image pattern G1 in the third variation cycle. Next, the display control CPU 47a stops the fluctuation of the second fluctuation stop row (right row) when the second fluctuation stop time TR2 has elapsed, and derives the symbol. At this time, the display control CPU 47a derives the same symbol based on the symbols specified by the stop symbol designation command for the decorative symbols in the first variation stop column and the second variation stop column, and forms a reach. Then, the display control CPU 47a displays an image of the reach effect (super 1 reach) according to the time measured with the display data, and stops the change in the third change stop sequence after a predetermined time has elapsed, thereby causing the first change. The same symbols as those derived for the stop sequence and the second variation stop sequence are derived. Thereby, the big hit symbol is derived on the effect display device 28, and the big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed. Thereafter, in response to the input of the symbol stop command, the display control CPU 47a causes the jackpot symbol temporarily stopped and displayed on the effect display device 28 to be confirmed and stopped and ends the symbol variation game.

  In the case of a variation pattern that results in an outlier reach effect, the display control CPU 47a forms a reach in the last variation cycle, derives the out symbol through the reach effect, and confirms and stops the out symbol by inputting the symbol stop command. Display.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, by controlling the variation mode of each variation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect according to the symbol variation time pattern shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. The fluctuation cycle of “shortening fluctuation” appears at random. In the continuous notice effect of the present embodiment, at least one fluctuation cycle performed before the last fluctuation cycle is “normal deviation fluctuation (variation pattern P1)” and “shortening deviation fluctuation (variation pattern P2)”. In the same variation mode, the deviated symbols are derived. In other words, at least one fluctuation cycle performed before the last fluctuation cycle is performed as a pseudo deviation fluctuation in which “normal deviation fluctuation” and “shortening deviation fluctuation” are executed in a pseudo manner. In the last fluctuation cycle, the fluctuation of the first fluctuation stop train stops at the same time as the first fluctuation stop time TL1, TL2 in the “normal deviation fluctuation” or “shortening deviation fluctuation”, and the symbol is derived.

Next, the voice / lamp control board 48 will be described.
When the voice / lamp control CPU 48a of the voice / lamp control board 48 receives the variation pattern designation command, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a selects the production content (light emission mode and voice output mode) corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command. The light emission modes of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b and the sound output modes of the speakers 20, 21, and 25 are controlled so that the light emission effect and the sound effect are executed according to the effect contents. Then, when a symbol stop command is input during the symbol variation game, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a emits a lighting effect and a sound effect with the corresponding effect contents, and the lighting modes of the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b, And the sound output mode of the speakers 20, 21, 25 is controlled. At this time, the sound / lamp control CPU 48a uses the light emission mode data and the sound data of the voice / lamp control ROM 48b based on the selected content of the effect, and the light emission mode data and the light emission mode data according to the effect content. Audio output data for outputting audio is generated. The voice / lamp control CPU 48a can synchronize with the display effect executed by the display control CPU 47a by executing the light emission effect and the sound effect based on the elapsed time from the start of the symbol variation game. It has become.

  Further, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a, when the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is a variation pattern P5 to P10 in which the continuous notice effect can be executed, changes the symbols that are changing in a changeable cycle. A stop sound effect (stop sound output effect) for outputting a stop sound is instructed to be executed in accordance with a stop (a change stop (temporary stop) of three rows of symbols). Then, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs to output a stop sound different from that in the symbol variation game without the continuous notice effect in the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect. The stop sound effect notifies the player that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed by outputting the corresponding sound. In this embodiment, in the symbol variation game that does not involve the continuous notice effect, the sound is not output in accordance with the change stop of the fluctuating symbol. A stop sound is output in accordance with the variable stop. In the present embodiment, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a functions as a stop sound effect execution control means for executing a stop sound effect in accordance with the stop of a symbol change in a symbol change game with a continuous notice effect.

  In addition, the sound output by the stop sound effect is the variation mode (“normal variation” or “short variation”) of the variation cycle executed in the continuous notice effect based on the symbol variation time pattern and the immediately preceding variation cycle. ) Is switched, the type of sound is different between the change cycle before the change and the change cycle after the change. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the fluctuation cycle that becomes the fluctuation mode of “normal fluctuation” is executed after the fluctuation cycle that becomes the fluctuation aspect of “shortening fluctuation” is executed in the symbol fluctuation game with the continuous notice effect. As a result, the type of sound output by the stop sound effect is changed after the fluctuation cycle. In the present embodiment, in the case of a variation cycle in which the first (first) variation cycle is a variation mode of “normal variation” in a symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect, a variation cycle that is a variation aspect of “shortening variation”. Is executed, and the same type of sound as that in the case where the fluctuation cycle that is the fluctuation mode of “normal fluctuation” is executed is output with the stop sound effect.

  For this reason, in the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect, the development of the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect being executed can be grasped from the type of sound output in the stop sound effect. That is, in the type of sound output in the stop sound effect, it is possible to grasp whether or not a fluctuation cycle that is a fluctuation mode of “normal fluctuation” has been executed before the fluctuation cycle being executed. As a result, even if the player does not notice the appearance of the fluctuation cycle that becomes the fluctuation mode of the “normal fluctuation” in the middle fluctuation cycle, or misses the fluctuation mode, any of the symbols from the type of subsequent stop sound production It is possible to grasp whether the development is based on the fluctuation time pattern. Further, even if the player is unaware of the execution of the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect, the player can grasp that the continuous notice effect is being executed and its development. Further, in the symbol variation game with continuous notice effect, the expectation of jackpot differs depending on how many variation cycles continue, so the most attention is paid to the variation stop (temporary stop) of the symbol that is fluctuating. For this reason, the type of sound to be output in the stop sound effect accompanying the change stop of the symbol that the player is most interested in is made different so that the player can grasp the development (pattern) of the continuous notice effect. ing.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, even when the difference in the variation cycle that is the variation mode of the “normal variation” and the “short variation” is defined by the length of the symbol variation time, these symbol variation times. It is possible for a player who cannot recognize the difference to be indirectly grasped from the stop sound effect. As a result, it is possible to expect the continuous notice effect to be continued by the appearance of the fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation”.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the sound output in the stop sound effect includes a stop sound that is output under the condition that the change cycle that becomes the change mode of “normal change” in the symbol change game with the continuous notice effect is not executed. There is A. In the stop sound A, a sound “done” is output from the speakers 20, 21, and 25. The sound output in the stop sound effect includes a stop sound B that is output under a condition after the execution of a change cycle that becomes a change mode of “normal change” in a symbol change game with a continuous notice effect. In the stop sound B, a sound “bashoon” is output from the speakers 20, 21, and 25.

  When the voice / lamp control CPU 48a inputs the variation pattern designation command and the symbol variation time pattern designation command, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a controls the voice output mode of the speakers 20, 21 and 25 as follows to execute the stop sound effect. Instruct. That is, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a grasps whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed from the change pattern designation command, and grasps the number of executions of the change cycle when the continuous notice effect can be executed. Understand the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation cycle (“normal fluctuation” or “shortening fluctuation”).

  Then, the sound / lamp control CPU 48a stores (sets) a stop sound flag in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c that can specify the type of sound to be output in the stop sound effect according to the symbol variation time pattern in the first variation cycle. ) The sound / lamp control CPU 48a specifies the sound to be output as the stop sound by storing (setting) the stop sound flag in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c, and performs the stop sound effect based on the set stop sound flag. Control the audio output mode. Further, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a outputs the stop sound based on the stop sound flag set in accordance with the stop of the symbol change in the change cycle of the symbol change game with the continuous notice effect. To instruct. As shown in FIG. 11, the sound / lamp control CPU 48a outputs “00H” to the stop sound flag when outputting the stop sound A, and “01H” to the stop sound flag when outputting the stop sound B. It is stored (set) in the lamp control RAM 48c. Note that the voice / lamp control CPU 48a is configured to execute the stop sound effect only in the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect (the pseudo continuous number is “2 times or more”), and in particular, the variation pattern P1. In the symbol variation game based on .about.P4, the following processing relating to the execution of the stop sound effect is not executed. The voice / lamp control CPU 48a does not instruct execution of the stop sound effect in the symbol variation game without the continuous notice effect, but instructs execution of various reach effects corresponding to the variation pattern and sound effects related to the normal variation. Will be.

  FIG. 12 shows how the stop sound flag is set for specifying the specific effect contents of the stop sound effect. FIG. 12 shows how the stop sound flag is set in accordance with the combination of variable cycles constituting each symbol variable time pattern shown in FIG.

  When the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs the execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time patterns A1 and A2 belonging to the group A, the corresponding stop sound is output in the first change cycle (stop sound effect). And the stop sound output (stop sound effect) is not instructed in the second fluctuation cycle. Therefore, when the sound / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol variation time patterns A1 and A2 belonging to the group A, the sound / lamp control CPU 48a outputs the stop sound flag corresponding to the first variation cycle. It is stored (set) in the lamp control RAM 48c. In this case, since the sound / lamp control CPU 48a does not instruct the output of the stop sound in the second fluctuation cycle, the set content of the stop sound flag may be held as it is or may be deleted (cleared). In addition, instead of not instructing execution of the stop sound effect in the second fluctuation cycle, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of audio effects relating to various reach effects corresponding to the fluctuation pattern.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs the execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time pattern A1, the stop sound corresponding to the stop sound A in the first change cycle. The flag (00H) is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the sound / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time pattern A2, the stop sound corresponding to the stop sound B in the first change cycle. The flag (01H) is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c.

  As a result, the speakers 20, 21, and 25 execute the stop sound effect by the stop sound A in the first variation cycle in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern A1. Thereby, the player grasps that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed and the variation cycle that is the variation mode of the “shortening variation” is performed. Further, the speakers 20, 21, and 25 execute a stop sound effect by the stop sound B in the first variation cycle in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern A2. As a result, the player grasps that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed, and that the variation cycle that is the variation mode of “normal variation” has been performed (has been performed).

  Further, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time patterns B1 to B3 belonging to the group B, the corresponding stop sound is output in the first and second change cycles. (Stop sound effect) is instructed, and stop sound output (stop sound effect) is not instructed in the third fluctuation cycle. For this reason, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time patterns B1 to B3 belonging to the group B, the stop sound flag corresponding to the first and second change cycles. Is stored (set) in the voice / lamp control RAM 48c. In this case, since the voice / lamp control CPU 48a does not instruct the output of the stop sound in the third fluctuation cycle, the set content of the stop sound flag may be held as it is or may be deleted (cleared). In addition, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs the execution of the sound effects related to the various reach effects corresponding to the variation pattern, instead of not instructing the execution of the stop sound effect in the third variation cycle.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a responds to the stop sound A in the first and second fluctuation cycles when instructing execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol fluctuation time pattern B1. The stop sound flag (00H) to be stored is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the sound / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time pattern B2, the stop sound corresponding to the stop sound A in the first change cycle. The flag (00H) is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c with the stop sound flag (01H) corresponding to the stop sound B in the second fluctuation cycle. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a responds to the stop sound B in the first and second change cycles when instructing the execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time pattern B3. The stop sound flag (01H) to be stored is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c.

  As a result, the speakers 20, 21, and 25 execute the stop sound effect by the stop sound A in the first and second variation cycles in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern B1. As a result, the player grasps that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed, and the variation cycle having the variation mode of “shortening variation” is performed in the first and second variation cycles. In addition, in the speakers 20, 21, and 25, in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern B2, the stop sound effect by the stop sound A in the first variation cycle, and the stop sound effect by the stop sound B in the second variation cycle. Executed. Thus, the player grasps that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed. In addition, this makes it possible for the player to grasp that the variation cycle that is the variation mode of “shortening variation” was executed in the first variation cycle, and to be the variation mode of “normal variation” in the second variation cycle. Know that the fluctuation cycle was executed (it was executed). In addition, the speakers 20, 21, and 25 execute stop sound effects by the stop sound B in the first and second variation cycles in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern B3. As a result, the player has executed a symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect, and has performed a variation cycle that is a variation pattern of “normal variation” in the first and second variation cycles (which has been performed). )

  Further, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol variation time patterns C1 to C4 belonging to the group C, the corresponding stop cycles are performed in the first, second, and third variation cycles. The sound output (stop sound effect) is instructed, and the stop sound output (stop sound effect) is not instructed in the fourth fluctuation cycle. Therefore, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs the execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol variation time patterns C1 to C4 belonging to the group C, the first variation cycle, the second variation cycle, and the third variation cycle correspond. The stop sound flag is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c. In this case, since the sound / lamp control CPU 48a does not instruct the output of the stop sound in the fourth fluctuation cycle, the set content of the stop sound flag may be held as it is or may be deleted (cleared). In addition, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs the execution of the sound effects related to the various reach effects corresponding to the variation pattern, instead of not instructing the execution of the stop sound effect in the fourth variation cycle.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 12, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol variation time pattern C1, the stop sound is generated in the first, second, and third variation cycles. A stop sound flag (00H) corresponding to A is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, the voice / lamp control CPU 48a responds to the stop sound A in the first and second fluctuation cycles when instructing the execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol fluctuation time pattern C2. A stop sound flag (01H) corresponding to the stop sound B is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c in the third fluctuation cycle. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs the execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time pattern C3, the stop sound corresponding to the stop sound A in the first change cycle. The flag (00H) is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c with the stop sound flag (01H) corresponding to the stop sound B in the second and third fluctuation cycles. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the voice / lamp control CPU 48a instructs execution of the stop sound effect according to the symbol change time pattern C4, the stop sound is generated at the first, second, and third change cycles. The stop sound flag (01H) corresponding to B is stored (set) in the sound / lamp control RAM 48c.

  As a result, the speakers 20, 21, and 25 execute the stop sound effect by the stop sound A in the first, second, and third variation cycles in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern C1. As a result, the player can see that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed and the variation cycle that is the variation mode of the “shortening variation” is performed in the first, second, and third variation cycles. To grasp. In addition, in the speakers 20, 21, and 25, in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern C2, the stop sound effect by the stop sound A is stopped in the first and second variation cycles, and the stop sound B is stopped in the third variation cycle. Sound production is executed. Thus, the player grasps that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed. In addition, this allows the player to grasp that the fluctuation cycle that is the fluctuation mode of the “shortening fluctuation” has been executed in the first and second fluctuation cycles and to change the “normal fluctuation” in the third fluctuation cycle. It grasps that the change cycle which becomes a mode was performed (it was performed). In addition, in the speakers 20, 21, and 25, the stop sound effect by the stop sound A in the first variation cycle in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern C 3 is stopped by the stop sound B in the second and third variation cycles. Sound production is executed. Thus, the player grasps that the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect is being executed. In addition, the player grasps that the fluctuation cycle that is the fluctuation mode of the “shortening fluctuation” is executed in the first fluctuation cycle, and changes the “normal fluctuation” in the second and third fluctuation cycles. It grasps that the change cycle which becomes a mode was performed (it was performed). In addition, in the speakers 20, 21, and 25, the stop sound effect by the stop sound B is executed in the first, second, and third variation cycles in the symbol variation game based on the symbol variation time pattern C4. As a result, the player has executed the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect, and has performed the variation cycle that becomes the variation mode of “normal variation” in the first, second, and third variation cycles ( It was done).

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the stop sound effect by the stop sound A is executed in the change cycle that can be executed under the condition that the change cycle that becomes the change mode of “normal change” is not executed. The stop sound effect by the stop sound B is executed under the condition after the execution of the change cycle that becomes the change mode of “normal change”. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation time patterns B2, C2, and C3, when the variation mode is switched between the variation cycle to be executed and the immediately preceding variation cycle (“shortened variation”). ) And the variation cycle after switching (“normal variation”) and the type of sound to be output in the stop sound effect are different. That is, in the present embodiment, the stop sound A is changed so that the type of sound output in the stop sound effect is different when the variation cycle from the variation mode of “shortening variation” to the variation mode of “normal variation” is executed. To stop sound B. In this embodiment, in the symbol variation time patterns B2, C2, and C3, the type of sound that is output in the stop sound output effect when the variation mode is switched between the variation cycle to be executed and the immediately preceding variation cycle. In the fluctuating cycle after the difference is made, the same kind of sound is output by holding the set content of the stop sound flag. That is, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation cycle after changing the type of sound to be output in the stop sound output effect triggered by the execution of the fluctuation cycle from the fluctuation mode of “shortening fluctuation” to the fluctuation mode of “normal fluctuation”. Then, the stop sound B with the stop sound flag “01H” is output. In the present embodiment, in the case where the fluctuation cycle becomes the “normal fluctuation” fluctuation mode from the first fluctuation cycle (first time), the stop sound B is output in all stop sound effects of the fluctuation cycle that can be executed. It is like that.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the continuous notice effect, the variation of the development of the continuous notice effect is increased by the combination of the normal change cycle and the shortened change cycle defined by the length of the change time from the start of the change of the symbol to the stop of the change of the last symbol. I made it. And even if a change occurs in the symbol change time in the change cycle, it becomes difficult to recognize whether or not it is the last change cycle at the time of the change. We can expect and improve interest. However, when the difference between the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle is specified by the length of the symbol variation time, some players cannot recognize the difference in the symbol variation time, so they expect the continuous notice effect to continue. Some players find it difficult to grasp the scene they hold. On the other hand, even for such a player, in the continuous notice effect, the player pays attention to the continuation of the change of the symbol, that is, the change stop of the changing symbol, Easy to notice. For this reason, even if the player does not notice the change in the symbol change time in the continuous notice effect or misses the change in the symbol change time, the player can grasp the change in the symbol change time from the stop sound effect. As a result, in the continuous notice effect, it is possible for the player to appropriately grasp the difference in the development due to the combination of the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle by changing the type of the sound whose symbol variation stops. Therefore, when increasing the variation of the development of the continuous notice effect, it is possible to make the player easily grasp the difference in the development.

  (2) If the type of sound to be output in the stop sound effect is different when the type of the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle is switched between the variation cycle to be executed and the immediately preceding variation cycle, the same after switching It was made to output the kind of sound. For this reason, in the continuous notice effect, it becomes possible for the player to know that the types of the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle are switched at least once between the variation cycle to be executed and the immediately preceding variation cycle. Therefore, when increasing the variation of the development of the continuous notice effect, it is possible to make the player easily grasp the difference in the development.

  (3) Since the main control board 45 (main control CPU 45a) and the sub integrated control board 46 (overall control CPU 46a) share the decision items related to the continuous notice effect, the control burden on each control unit is shared. Can be reduced.

  (4) When the “normal fluctuation” fluctuation cycle and the “shortening fluctuation” cycle are combined, if the total time related to the continuous notice effect is different, the fluctuation pattern and the symbol fluctuation time pattern have a one-to-one correspondence. It needs to be associated with the relationship. However, it is possible to associate a plurality of symbol variation time patterns with one variation pattern by setting the total time related to the continuous notice effect composed of variation cycles of the same number of executions to the same time. . In other words, the production can be diversified without increasing the control burden.

  (5) Prepare patterns with different symbol variation times (first variation stop time) from the symbol variation start to the first symbol variation stop in the last variation cycle (simulated symbol variation game) Thus, even if a change occurs in the first fluctuation stop time in the fluctuation cycle, it is difficult to recognize whether or not it is the last fluctuation cycle at the time of the change. For this reason, the player can have an expectation that the continuous notice effect will continue, and can improve the interest.

  (6) The first fluctuation stop time of the fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation” is set to the same time as the first fluctuation stop time TL1 of the deviation fluctuation, and the first fluctuation stop time of the fluctuation cycle of “short fluctuation” is shortened. The same time as the first fluctuation stop time TL2 of the deviation fluctuation was set. Usually, the deviation variation (variation pattern P1) is selected when the number of reserved memories for special symbols is less than a predetermined value, while the shortening deviation variation (variation pattern P2) has a number of reserved memories for special symbols. It was made to be selected when it exceeds a predetermined value. For this reason, it is possible to cause the player to determine whether the number of reserved memories displayed on the special symbol reserved storage display device 31 or the image display unit GH and whether the continuous notice effect has appeared from the appearance state of the deviation fluctuation. Therefore, it is possible to make the user interested in how long the continuous notice effect will continue, and to increase the expectation for the big hit.

  (7) The maximum number of executions of the variable cycle constituting the continuous notice effect is set to the same value as the upper limit number of the reserved memory number for the special symbol. For this reason, it is possible to realize an effect as if the continuous notice effect is continuously executed across multiple symbol variation games. That is, it is possible to express an effect as if the symbol variation game having some connection (associated) with the effect is continuous.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In embodiment, the structure which varied the big hit expectation degree by the symbol variation time pattern can also be employ | adopted. Further, in this case, the stop sound C (for example, different from the stop sounds A and B in the stop sound effect only under the condition that the big hit expectation is a low symbol variation time pattern and the big hit lottery is won. “Fanfare” sound) may be output. That is, depending on the output of the stop sound C in the stop sound effect, the big hit confirmation is notified. For this reason, even if the level of the big hit expectation is grasped from the appearance of the stop sound effect and the change cycle (type of the pattern change time pattern) during the execution of the symbol change game with the continuous notice effect, The player's disappointment can be eliminated by making the player have expectations for the appearance of the stop sound effect informing the confirmation. Therefore, even if the expectation level of the big hit is set by developing the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect, the interest of the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect can be improved.

  -In addition, in the above example of setting the stop sound C that determines the big hit, the stop sound C is further output under the condition of the symbol variation time pattern with a low expectation of the big hit and winning the big hit in the big hit lottery. You may make it perform the definite sound lottery which determines whether to make it carry out. By doing so, even if the stop sound C is not output in the symbol variation game with a low degree of expectation of jackpot, it is possible to suppress a decrease in expectation for the jackpot. Therefore, it is possible to further improve the interest by setting the stop sound C that is determined to be a big hit. Regarding the definite sound production, regardless of the level of expectation of jackpot expectation, any symbol variation time pattern can be executed as long as the jackpot lottery is won, or it can be executed. The configuration may be such that it can be executed only with a high symbol variation time pattern.

  In addition, in the above-described separate row for setting the stop sound C for determining the big hit, the output of the stop sound C for determining the big hit can be executed only in the first fluctuation cycle. The notification that the jackpot is confirmed can cause the player to sufficiently recognize that fact on one occasion, but it may be annoying to the player by repeating it many times. is there. For this reason, by setting the number of times that the stop sound C, which is a big hit decision, to be output once in one continuous notice effect, it is possible to maximize the effect that can be given to the player by the big hit decision notification. it can. Furthermore, in this example, it can also be comprised so that execution is possible in any fluctuation cycle among the fluctuation cycles which can output the stop sound C. That is, the stop sound C can be executed once in one continuous notice effect, or can be executed a plurality of times. In this case, a configuration is also conceivable in which a variation cycle in which a definite sound effect is executed at the start of a symbol variation game with a continuous notice effect is determined in advance by lottery. Further, in this case, a configuration in which a definite sound lottery is executed for each variable cycle that can be executed is also conceivable. And in the structure which performs definite sound lottery for every fluctuation cycle which can be performed, after decisive sound lottery win (after the output of stop sound C), it can also be set as the structure which does not perform definite sound lottery.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned separate row for setting the stop sound C for determining the big hit, not only whether or not the big hit is won, but also the profit that the player can obtain by being given the big hit game (this embodiment) Then, whether or not the definite sound effect (stop sound C) can be executed can be determined in consideration of whether or not the probability variation state is given.

-In embodiment, the production | presentation aspect of a stop sound production (stop sound A, stop sound B) can also be changed, for example, it can also be set as the sound (sentence) by the voice actor of a character.
The embodiment may be configured to execute a stop display effect by the effect display device 28, a stop light emission effect by the various lamp units 17 to 19 and 27b, and a movable body effect by the effect movable body K in accordance with the stop sound effect. it can.

  In the embodiment, a configuration may be employed in which a so-called “chance” is derived in a specific notice combination informing the player that the change cycle continues in the change cycle of the continuous notice effect. For example, “chance eyes” means that the symbols in the left column and the middle column are the same type of symbols, but the symbols in the right column are different, and the symbols in the right column are above the symbols of the same type in the left column and the middle column ( It is a symbol combination that is positioned next) or below (previous in display order). In other words, in the “chance”, in the symbols of each column displayed on the image display unit GH, one symbol (right column) is shifted by one symbol (before or after) from the jackpot display result. This is a so-called “displacement”, which is different from the display mode that is the jackpot display result and the display mode that forms the reach state (by the combination of the reach symbols). It should be noted that the symbol combination constituting the “chance” may be a display result that allows the player to grasp that the symbol combination is different from the various display results.

  -In addition, in the embodiment, in the variation cycle of the continuous notice effect, the dedicated design that informs the player that the variation cycle will continue, for example, the continuous dedicated effect is continued under the condition that the variation stops in the middle row You may employ | adopt the structure to make it continue (it continues a pseudo | simulation series).

The embodiment can be configured such that the symbol starts to fluctuate in one fluctuation cycle and the fluctuation stop (temporary stop) can be executed twice or more (a plurality of times).
-In the embodiment, in the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect, the upper limit number of variation cycles that can be executed may be changed, and arbitrarily changed according to the game characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine to three times or five times or more be able to.

  In the embodiment, a part of the control related to the execution of the continuous notice effect may be executed by the overall control CPU 46a, and the execution instruction of each change cycle and the instruction of the effect contents based on each symbol change time pattern are changed. It may be configured to instruct execution every time.

In the embodiment, the effect mode of the continuous notice effect may be arbitrarily changed as long as the player can grasp that the continuous notice effect is being executed.
In the embodiment, the main control CPU 45a may acquire all the random numbers related to the determination of the symbol variation game from the main control RAM 45c when winning the start winning ports 35 and 36.

  In the embodiment, in the variation patterns P1 to P4, a symbol variation game without a continuous notice effect is defined, but a configuration with a continuous notice effect in which the number of pseudo consecutive times is one may be adopted. In this case, the overall control CPU 46a may determine whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect with the pseudo continuous number of one.

  In addition, with regard to the continuous notice effect, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the overall control CPU 46a determines the determination of whether execution is possible, the number of executions, the timing with the normal fluctuation cycle, and the like. In this case, the overall control CPU 46a may specify whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, the number of executions, and the timing with the normal fluctuation cycle between them based on the fluctuation pattern, or may be determined by lottery regardless of the fluctuation pattern. Good.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the selection rate when selecting the symbol variation time pattern in the case of the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the variation pattern for the jackpot effect. Are set to be the same, but the selectivity may be set to be different. In this way, when a continuous notice effect appears, not only the number of executions of the variable cycle, but also the expectation for the big hit can be changed not only by the symbol change time pattern, but the interest of the effect is enhanced. Can do. Further, since the selection rate of the symbol variation time pattern is managed on the sub-general control board 46 side, the change on the main control substrate 45 side is not necessary when changing the selection rate of the symbol variation time pattern, It is possible to cope with the change (random number distribution) on the sub-general control board 46 side, and the change can be easily performed.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the same number of symbol variation time patterns are associated with the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the variation pattern for the jackpot effect. For example, in FIG. 8B, three types of symbol variation time patterns B1 to B3 are associated with the variation pattern P7, and three types of symbol variation time patterns B1 to B3 are associated with the variation pattern P8. Attached. Instead of this configuration, change the number of symbol variation time patterns corresponding to each of the variation pattern for outlier reach effect and the variation pattern for jackpot effect for the variation pattern with the same number of executions of the variation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect. May be. For example, in FIG. 8B, two types of symbol variation time patterns B1 and B2 are associated with the variation pattern P7, and three types of symbol variation of symbol variation time patterns B1 to B3 are associated with the variation pattern P8. A time pattern may be associated. If comprised in this way, the case where a big hit is decided by the appearance aspect of a continuous notice effect can be produced. In addition, since the association of the symbol variation time pattern is managed on the sub-general control board 46 side, when changing the association of the symbol variation time pattern, the change on the main control substrate 45 side is unnecessary, The change can be made easily by changing the sub-general control board 46 (corresponding to the symbol variation time pattern).

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the selection rate for selecting the effect image pattern is set to be the same in the case of the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect and the change pattern for the jackpot effect. The rate may be set differently. In addition, since the selection rate of the effect image pattern is managed on the sub-general control board 46 side, when changing the selection rate of the effect image pattern, there is no need to change the main control board 45 side, It is possible to cope with the change (random number distribution) on the control board 46 side, and the change can be easily performed.

  In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, in the variation patterns P9 and P10 (group C), the number of effect image patterns associated with the variation pattern P9 for the outlier reach effect and the variation pattern P10 for the big hit effect is different. However, the same number of effect image patterns may be associated. In the case of the variation patterns P5 and P6 (group A) and the variation patterns P7 and P8 (group B), the number of effect image patterns to be associated may be different. Since the association of the effect image patterns is managed on the sub-general control board 46 side, when changing the association of the effect image patterns, the change on the main control board 45 side is unnecessary, and the sub-general control board It is possible to cope with the change on the 46 side (association of effect image pattern), and the change can be easily performed.

  In the embodiment, when a variation pattern that does not involve a continuous notice effect (for example, variation pattern P1) is selected, a variation cycle of “normal variation” or a variation cycle of “shortening variation”, that is, a pseudo deviation variation is executed. Whether or not to do so may be determined by lottery, and when the lottery is won, pseudo-fluctuation fluctuation may be executed. If comprised in this way, the appearance rate of a continuous notice effect can be raised as a whole, and the opportunity for a player to see a continuous notice effect can be increased.

  -In embodiment, you may comprise so that a continuous notice effect may not appear during a probability change state or a time-short state. In order to configure in this way, for example, a variation pattern sorting table for selecting a variation pattern during the probability variation state or the short time state is provided, and only the variation pattern not accompanied by the continuous notice effect is allocated to the table. Normally, during the probabilistic state or in the short-time state, in order to increase the digestibility of the symbol-variable game per unit time, the variation time of the symbol-variable game when the deviation is determined in the big hit judgment is the probable state or the short-time state. It is shorter than the fluctuation time in the normal state. For this reason, if the continuous notice effect appears during the probability variation state or the short time state, the variation time of the symbol variation game becomes longer due to the appearance, and the digestibility is lowered. In particular, when the symbol variation game accompanied by the continuous notice effect is lost, it is felt as if the efficiency is hindered for the player who is playing the game to win the next big hit quickly. Therefore, by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the interest of the player during the probability change state or the short time state.

  In the embodiment, the first variation stop time of the variation cycle constituting the continuous notice effect may be changed to three types or four types instead of two types. For example, in addition to the “normal fluctuation” fluctuation cycle and the “shortening fluctuation” fluctuation cycle in the above embodiment, a “super-shortening fluctuation” fluctuation cycle in which the first fluctuation stop time is further shortened than the “shortening fluctuation” is created. The symbol variation time pattern may be configured by combining these three variation cycles. According to this, it is possible to configure three types of symbol variation time patterns with different times from the symbol variation start to the first symbol variation stop in the last variation cycle.

  In addition, as described above, when there are two or more types of fluctuation cycles, as a symbol fluctuation time pattern, for example, a symbol fluctuation time pattern that combines two types of fluctuation cycles and a symbol that combines three types of fluctuation cycles You may make it mix a fluctuation time pattern. If comprised in this way, production can be further diversified.

In the embodiment, the effect display device 28 is a liquid crystal display, but it may be a dot matrix or 7 segment LED effect display device or a drum effect display device.
In the embodiment, various controls (determination of symbol variation time pattern, determination of effect image pattern, etc.) related to the continuous notice effect executed by the overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 are displayed on the effect display control board 47. The CPU 47a may be executed. In this case, the sub general control board 46 may be attached to the pachinko gaming machine 10 or may not be attached.

  In the embodiment, by determining the variation pattern, whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect and the number of executions of the variable cycle are determined. The overall control CPU 46a of the sub overall control board 46 may perform this. In this case, the overall control CPU 46a determines whether or not the continuous notice effect can be executed based on the type of the variation pattern selected by the main control CPU 45a. If it can be performed, the overall control CPU 46a varies based on the variation time of the variation pattern. Determine the number of executions of the cycle.

  In the embodiment, the symbol variation time pattern and the effect image pattern are also associated with the variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, and by determining the variation pattern, it is possible to execute the continuous notice effect, the number of executions of the variation cycle, The symbol variation time pattern and the effect image pattern may be determined.

  In the embodiment, the symbol variation time pattern is configured by combining one “normal variation” variation cycle and one or more “shortened variation” variation cycles, but in one symbol variation time pattern Multiple fluctuation cycles of “normal fluctuation” may be included. However, for the symbol variation time pattern when the number of executions of the variation cycle is the same, prepare two or more types of symbol variation time patterns with different times from the symbol variation start to the first symbol variation stop in the last variation cycle. .

  -In embodiment, you may change the change stop order of the symbol in the effect display apparatus 28. FIG. For example, the variation of symbols may be stopped in the order of left column → middle column → right column. In this case, the reach is formed by deriving the symbols in the left column and the symbols in the middle column as the same symbol.

  In the embodiment, the fluctuation mode of the fluctuation cycle of “shortening deviation fluctuation” or “shortening fluctuation” may be changed so that the fluctuations of all the columns are stopped almost simultaneously. In this case, the time for stopping the fluctuation of all the rows corresponds to the first fluctuation stop time in the embodiment.

  In the embodiment, the difference between the fluctuation cycles of “normal fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” is defined as the time from the start of the symbol variation game to the variation stop of the first symbol (first variation stop row) being different. However, the time until the change of the symbols that can form a reach symbol that can recognize the reach state may be different from the difference in the fluctuation cycle of “normal fluctuation” or “shortening fluctuation”. Specifically, in the above embodiment, the reach state can be recognized when the symbols derived by the fluctuation stop of the first fluctuation stop row and the second fluctuation stop row are the same symbol. The second fluctuation stop time in each fluctuation cycle of “shortening fluctuation” may be different. In this case, the symbol variation time is the second variation stop time. The reach symbol is composed of a plurality of symbols, and in this embodiment, the reach symbol is composed of two symbols consisting of a symbol in the left column having the first fluctuation stop order and a symbol in the right column being the second.

  -In embodiment, you may change 1st fluctuation | variation stop time TL1, TL2. For example, the first fluctuation stop time TL2 in the fluctuation cycle of “shortening deviation fluctuation” and “shortening fluctuation” is set to one third of the first fluctuation stop time TL1 in the fluctuation cycle of “normal deviation fluctuation” and “normal fluctuation”. May be set. That is, if the first fluctuation stop time TL2 is shorter than the first fluctuation stop time TL1, the settings of the first fluctuation stop time TL1 and the first fluctuation stop time TL2 may be arbitrarily changed.

  -In embodiment, when the pachinko machine 10 is comprised so that execution of a re-lottery effect is possible, the big hit symbol which consists of a temporary stop symbol is derived | led-out in the last fluctuation cycle, and a decoration symbol is shown by a re-lottery effect after that. The symbol (big hit symbol) instructed by the stop symbol designation command may be derived and displayed in a fixed stop state. The re-lottery effect is an effect of deriving a final jackpot symbol by once deriving a temporary jackpot symbol capable of recognizing the jackpot and then changing the derived jackpot symbol again.

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(B) said plurality of symbol variation time pattern corresponding to the number of executions, the gaming machine, wherein a selected rate are set to be different.

(B) In the last variation cycle, a reach effect is executed after a reach is formed in which a predetermined specific row of symbols has the same design, and the reach effect is the continuous notice effect. The game machine is characterized in that, as the number of executions of the fluctuating cycle that constitutes is increased, a reach effect with a higher expectation degree of jackpot is executed.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine, 28 ... Production display device, 30 ... Special symbol display device, 32 ... Special symbol reservation memory display device, 35 ... Upper start winning port, 36 ... Lower start winning port, 45 ... Main control board, 45a ... CPU for main control, 45b ... ROM for main control, 45c ... RAM for main control, 46 ... Sub control board, 46a ... CPU for control, 46b ... ROM for control, 46b ... RAM for control, 47 ... Production Display control board, 47a ... CPU for display control, 47b ... ROM for display control, 47c ... RAM for display control, YB ... Game board, P1 to P4, P5-1 to 5-3, P6-1 to 6-3 P7-1 to 7-2, P8-1 to 8-2, P9, P10... Variation pattern, A1 to A2, B1 to B3, C1 to C4.

Claims (5)

Display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which the symbol is changed to a fixed stop display after changing the symbol is provided, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the player In the gaming machine capable of displaying a notice effect on the display means suggesting whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed during the symbol variation game, which is advantageous to the game
In the one-time symbol variation game, the announcement effect is performed by performing the variation from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop as one variation cycle, and continuously performing a plurality of variation cycles. Including a continuous notice effect that can be executed continuously a plurality of times, and the possibility of whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed depends on the number of executions of the effect,
A stop sound effect execution control means for executing a stop sound output effect that outputs a sound in accordance with a change stop of the symbol in the change cycle of the continuous notice effect,
The continuous notice effect is the same as that executed before the last fluctuation cycle in which the symbol is confirmed and stopped and the final display result is displayed when the fluctuation cycle is executed the same number of times. It is configured to be executed in at least two types of symbol variation time patterns in which the symbol variation time from the symbol variation start to the last symbol variation stop is different in the first variation cycle,
The symbol variation time pattern consists of a combination of a normal variation cycle in which the symbol variation time becomes a normal symbol variation time and a shortened variation cycle in which the symbol variation time is set shorter than the normal symbol variation time,
The stop sound effect execution control means is triggered when the types of the normal change cycle and the shortened change cycle are switched between the change cycle executed in the continuous notice effect based on the symbol change time pattern and the immediately preceding change cycle. The type of sound to be output in the stop sound output effect is different between the change cycle before the change and the change cycle after the change, and the same type of sound is sent to the stop sound in the change cycle after that. A gaming machine characterized by being output in output production . Display means for displaying a symbol variation game in which the symbol is changed to a fixed stop display after changing the symbol is provided, and when a predetermined jackpot display result is displayed in the symbol variation game, the player In the gaming machine capable of displaying a notice effect on the display means suggesting whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed during the symbol variation game, which is advantageous to the game
In the one-time symbol variation game, the announcement effect is performed by performing the variation from a symbol variation start to a symbol variation stop as one variation cycle, and continuously performing a plurality of variation cycles. Including a continuous notice effect that can be executed continuously a plurality of times, and the possibility of whether or not the jackpot display result is displayed depends on the number of executions of the effect,
A stop sound effect execution control means for executing a stop sound output effect that outputs a sound in accordance with a change stop of the symbol in the change cycle of the continuous notice effect,
In the continuous notice effect, when the variation cycle is executed for the same number of executions, the symbol is confirmed and stopped and the final display result is displayed. The symbol variation time until the first symbol variation stop, or the symbol variation time from the symbol variation start to the symbol variation stop time that can recognize the reach state in the last variation cycle until the symbol variation stop is different It is configured to be executed with at least two types of symbol variation time patterns,
The symbol variation time pattern consists of a combination of a normal variation cycle in which the symbol variation time becomes a normal symbol variation time and a shortened variation cycle in which the symbol variation time is set shorter than the normal symbol variation time,
The stop sound effect execution control means is triggered when the types of the normal change cycle and the shortened change cycle are switched between the change cycle executed in the continuous notice effect based on the symbol change time pattern and the immediately preceding change cycle. The type of sound to be output in the stop sound output effect is different between the change cycle before the change and the change cycle after the change, and the same type of sound is sent to the stop sound in the change cycle after that. A gaming machine characterized by being output in output production . Game control means for determining whether or not to display a predetermined jackpot display result in the symbol variation game, and determining whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect;
Effect control means for causing the display means to execute the symbol variation game determined by the game control means and the continuous notice effect,
When it is determined that the continuous notice effect is to be executed, the game control means determines the number of executions of the variation cycle, and one symbol variation from a plurality of types of symbol variation time patterns corresponding to the determined number of executions. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a time pattern is determined. The game control means determines whether or not to display the jackpot display result, determines whether or not to execute the continuous notice effect, and if it determines to execute the continuous notice effect, the variation cycle A main control unit that determines the number of executions of
When the main control unit determines to execute the continuous notice effect, and determines the number of executions of the variation cycle, one symbol variation time out of a plurality of types of symbol variation time patterns corresponding to the determined number of executions The gaming machine according to claim 3 , further comprising a sub-control unit that determines a pattern. It has a plurality of types of variation patterns that can specify the contents of effects to be executed in the symbol variation game,
The determination of whether to execute the continuous notice effect and the determination of the number of executions of the variable cycle are determined by determining the variable pattern,
In the symbol variation time pattern in which the variation cycle is executed the same number of times, the total time when the normal variation cycle and the shortened variation cycle are combined is set to the same time,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein a single variation pattern is associated with a plurality of symbol variation time patterns for executing the variation cycle for the same number of executions.

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