JP5502659B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that executes a continuous effect as if multiple symbol variation games are being executed 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. Such effects include a continuous notice effect (continuous effect) in which effects are performed as if a plurality of symbol variation games are executed in one symbol variation game (for example, Patent Document 1). In general, the continuous notice effect is set so that the greater the number of symbol variation games (also referred to as variation cycles) that are executed in a pseudo manner during one symbol variation game, the higher the jackpot expectation. Yes. Therefore, the player expects to win a “hit” that can win a large number of prize balls by continuously executing many fluctuation cycles even once.

JP 2008-104524 A

  By the way, when the reach effect is executed in the symbol variation game with the continuous notice effect, the reach effect is executed in the last change cycle in which the continuous notice effect ends in order to prevent the effect of the reach effect from being delayed. Is common.

  For this reason, when the same symbol is stopped and displayed in two of the three symbol columns (when a combination of reach symbols is displayed), the player is notified that the continuous notice effect is the symbol variable game (or variable cycle). It was judged before the symbols in all rows were stopped and displayed. Therefore, thereafter, the player may not be interested in whether or not the continuous notice effect continues. There was also a problem that the continuous notice effect became monotonous.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game by making it difficult to predict whether or not the continuous performance will continue.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 includes display means for executing a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined order in a plurality of symbol sequences, The display means is a symbol variation game in which the symbol change display is started once from the symbol variation display of all rows to a fixed stop display, and a plurality of variation cycles in which the variation display start of the symbols in all columns is stopped once is displayed once. In a gaming machine that executes a continuous performance that is executed continuously, a variation pattern determining means that determines a variation pattern that specifies the content of the effect of the symbol variation game, and a continuous performance based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means In the case of executing the continuous production, the fluctuation cycle determining means for determining the number of fluctuation cycles constituting one symbol fluctuation game, and the fluctuation support. A symbol determining unit that determines a symbol of each symbol row forming a symbol combination derived by a curl, and a control unit that controls execution of a game effect related to the symbol variation game, wherein the symbol determining unit includes the symbol determining unit If continuous effect in variation game is executed at the end of the wobble cycles other than the wobble cycles, to determine the symbols of the symbol columns so as to display the chances eyes predetermined, the variation pattern, reach demonstration When there is a variation pattern for reach production including a variation pattern for reach production and a variation pattern for outlier production that does not include reach production as production content. The number of fluctuation cycles that can be determined in the determined fluctuation pattern is changed less than the predetermined number of determinations. While determining as the number of cycles, when the variation pattern for reach production is determined, from the number of variation cycles that can be determined in the determined variation pattern, determine the number of variation cycles, the control means, When the variation pattern for the reach effect is determined, the same type of symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column in a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle and the variation cycle equal to or more than the determined number of times. After the symbol combination is established, the symbols in any one of the specific columns are changed and displayed again, the order of the symbols is changed in synchronization with the symbols in the last stop column, and the chances are displayed. The gist is to stop and display all the symbols in all rows .

  According to the present invention, it is difficult to predict whether or not the continuous production will continue, and the interest of the game can be improved.

The front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the display area of an image display part. The block diagram which shows the structure of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(f) is explanatory drawing which shows the content of a fluctuation | variation specified by a fluctuation pattern. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing of a cycle pattern. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the production content of the 1st normal fluctuation. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the production content of the 2nd normal fluctuation. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the production content of the 3rd normal fluctuation. Explanatory drawing which shows the notice content table in the 1st fluctuation cycle. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the notice content table in the 2nd fluctuation cycle. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows the notice content table in the 3rd fluctuation cycle. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing which shows the notice content table in the 4th fluctuation cycle. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the flow of a continuous production. (I)-(k) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the flow of a continuous production. (A)-(h) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the flow of a continuous production and a step-up notice. (I)-(n) is a schematic diagram of the image display part which shows the flow of a continuous production and a step-up notice. The schematic diagram which shows the display area of the image display part in another example.

Hereinafter, an embodiment embodying the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 1, an effect display device 11 having an image display unit GH as a liquid crystal display type display means is disposed almost at the center of a game board 10 of a pachinko gaming machine. The effect display device 11 includes a symbol variation game that is displayed by variably displaying a plurality of symbols (three columns in this embodiment), and various display effects executed in association with the game are displayed as images. In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, a symbol combination including a plurality of columns (three columns in the present embodiment) is derived. Note that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 is performed using decorative symbols (effect symbols) for diversifying display effects. A 7-segment special symbol display device 12 is disposed at the lower right of the effect display device 11. In the special symbol display device 12, a special symbol variation game is displayed in which a plurality of types of special symbols (special symbols) are varied and displayed. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit. It should be noted that the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11 and the special symbol variation game of the special symbol display device 12 start simultaneously and end simultaneously.

  In the present embodiment, in the symbol variation game of the effect display device 11, eight columns of 1 to 8 numbers and eight blank symbols (in this embodiment, “☆ (star)”) are shown in each column. ) Are displayed as decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 11 is configured with a larger display area than the special symbol display device 12, and the decorative symbol is displayed much larger than the special symbol. . For this reason, the player can recognize the big hit or the loss from the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11.

  When the symbol variation game is started on the effect display device 11, the decorative symbols are scrolled from the top to the bottom of the effect display device 11 in each column in the predetermined display order. Specifically, the symbols in the right and middle columns are: 8 → ☆ → 1 → ☆ → 2 → ☆ → 3 → ☆ → 4 → ☆ → 5 → ☆ → 6 → ☆ → 7 → ☆ → 8 → ☆ → 1 → ... and so on, the numerical design and the blank design change alternately. In the numerical design, the number increases from 8 in order, and when it becomes 8, it changes in the order of returning to 1. It is supposed to be. The symbols in the left column are: 1 → ☆ → 8 → ☆ → 7 → ☆ → 6 → ☆ → 5 → ☆ → 4 → ☆ → 3 → ☆ → 2 → ☆ → 1 → ☆ → 8 → ... The design and the blank design change alternately, and in the number design, the number decreases in order from 1, and when it becomes 1, it changes in the order of returning to 8. In the present embodiment, the eight blank symbols displayed in each symbol row are internally numbered and all can be identified. In the present embodiment, a blank symbol existing between 8 and 1 is indicated as a blank symbol [0.5] for convenience of explanation. Similarly, a blank symbol existing between 1 and 2 is indicated as a blank symbol [1.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between 2 and 3 is shown as a blank symbol [2.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between 3 and 4 is shown as a blank symbol [3.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between 4 and 5 is shown as a blank symbol [4.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between 5 and 6 is shown as a blank symbol [5.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between 6 and 7 is shown as a blank symbol [6.5] for convenience of explanation. A blank symbol existing between 7 and 8 is shown as a blank symbol [7.5] for convenience of explanation.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2A, nine stop display areas HP1 to HP9 are determined in advance in the display area of the effect display device 11, and the decorative symbols in each column in the symbol variation game Displayed in the display areas HP1 to HP9. These nine stop display areas HP1 to HP9 are arranged in three rows so as to be an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage in the vertical direction, and are arranged in three columns so as to be right, middle, and left in the horizontal direction. The left row upper stop display area HP1, the left row middle stop display area HP2, and the left row lower stop display area HP3, which are located on the leftmost side when viewed from the player side, are the stop displays corresponding to the left row of decorative symbols. It is an area, and three symbols that are consecutive in the display order of the decorative symbols in the left column are displayed. Further, the middle row upper stop display area HP4, the middle row middle stop display area HP5, and the middle row lower stop display area HP6, which are located in the center when viewed from the player side, are a stop display area corresponding to the decorative pattern of the middle row. Thus, three symbols that are continuous in the display order of the decorative symbols in the middle row are displayed. In addition, the right row upper stop display area HP7, the right row middle stop display area HP8, and the right row lower stop display area HP9 that are located on the rightmost side when viewed from the player side are the stop displays corresponding to the decorative symbols in the right row. It is an area, and three symbols that are continuous in the display order of the decorative symbols in the right column are displayed. That is, the effect display device 11 is configured to display three symbol rows for displaying three types of symbols, and to display a plurality of symbols displayed in each symbol row in a grid pattern.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 2B, the effective line L1 is formed by the stop display areas HP1, HP4, HP7 so as to extend linearly in the horizontal direction in the upper stage of the effect display device 11, and displayed on the effective line L1 The symbol combination of the three symbols made is effective. In addition, the effective display line 11 is formed by the stop display areas HP2, HP5, and HP8 so that the effective line L2 extends linearly in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the effect display device 11, and the combination of the three symbols displayed on the effective display line L2 is effective. It is said. The stop display areas HP3, HP6, and HP9 form an effective line L3 linearly extending in the horizontal direction at the lower stage of the effect display device 11, and the symbol combination of the three symbols displayed on the effective line L3 is effective. It is said. Further, the effective line L4 is formed by the stop display areas HP3, HP5, and HP7 so as to extend linearly in the diagonally upward direction (or the diagonally downward direction) of the effect display device 11, and is displayed on the effective line L4. Only three symbol combinations are valid. Further, the effective line L5 is formed by the stop display areas HP1, HP5, HP9 so as to extend linearly in the diagonally upward (or diagonally downward) direction of the effect display device 11, and is displayed on the effective line L5. Only three symbol combinations are valid. With this configuration, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment is a five-line machine including an effect display device 11 that can form five effective lines L1 to L5.

  And in this embodiment, when the big hit is determined by the internal lottery for the symbol combination formed by the same kind of ornament symbols in three rows of ornament symbols displayed on any of the effective lines L1 to L5, the effect display device 11 is a jackpot symbol combination (decoration symbol jackpot symbol) based on a symbol symbol that is definitely stopped and displayed. For example, jackpot symbol combinations based on decorative symbols are [111] and [777]. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the symbol combination formed without including the three types of decorative symbols displayed on the effective lines L1 to L5 as the same type or the symbol combination configured to include the blank symbol is shifted in the internal lottery. When the symbol is determined, a combination of symbols (decoration symbol of the decorative symbol) is used as a decorative symbol that is definitely stopped and displayed on the effect display device 11. The case where the three rows of decorative symbols are not the same type includes the case where all of the three rows of decorative symbols are different, or the case where the two rows of decorative symbols are the same type and the type of the single row of decorative symbols is different. For example, the symbol combinations of the decorative symbols are [123], [115], [767], [☆ 89], and the like. In addition, the symbol combination consisting only of the blank symbols (that is, [☆☆☆]) is also an outlier symbol combination, and even if the same blank symbols are aligned on the effective lines L1 to L5, the symbol variation game will not be a big hit. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, each column in the effect display device 11 is usually a left column when viewed from the player side in the effect display device 11 when the symbol variation game starts (when the decorative symbol in each column starts to vary). The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of (left symbol) → right column (right symbol) → middle column (middle symbol). When the left symbol and the right symbol stopped on any of the active lines L1 to L5 are of the same type, from the symbol combination ([1 ↓ 1] etc., “↓” indicates that the symbol is changing) Recognize reach. The reach is displayed in a plurality of columns in a specific column (in this embodiment, the left column and the right column) with the same type of decorative symbols, and is stopped and displayed in columns other than the specific column (in this embodiment, the middle column). This is a state in which the decorative design is variably displayed. A symbol combination that can recognize this reach is a reach symbol combination (reach symbol) by a decorative symbol. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, after the start of the symbol variation game, the left column where the decorative symbols are first stopped and displayed becomes the first stop symbol row, and the right column where the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed next. The second stop symbol sequence is the second stop symbol sequence, and finally, the middle column in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is the third stop symbol sequence. Moreover, in this embodiment, when it shows with the symbol which comprises the symbol combination of a reach, the symbol (design of a right column and a left column) of the specific column on the effective lines L1-L5 is pointed out.

  In the present embodiment, the reach is not displayed on the effective lines L1 to L3 at the same time, and one effective line L1, effective line L2, or effective line L3 is provided on one effective line. Reach (single reach) can be displayed. The reach can be displayed on the effective line L4 and the effective line L5 simultaneously, and two reach (double reach) can be displayed on the two effective lines L4 and L5. In addition, since the display order of the numeric symbols in the left column is opposite to the display order of the numeric symbols in the right column, when the reach symbol combination is displayed on the effective line L4, the reach symbol is necessarily also displayed on the effective line L5. Combinations are displayed. The reverse is also true.

  The effect display device 11 is configured to display a symbol combination corresponding to the display result of the special symbol display device 12. More specifically, the symbol combination of the special symbol of the special symbol display device 12 and the symbol combination of the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11 correspond to each other, and when the symbol variation game ends, a special symbol is placed on any of the active lines L1 to L5. The symbols based on the symbols and the symbol combinations based on the decorative symbols are displayed in correspondence with each other. For example, when the big hit symbol is confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, the big hit symbol combination such as [222] or [444] is also confirmed and stopped on the effective lines L1 to L5 of the effect display device 11. It has come to be. Further, when the special symbol display device 12 displays the off symbol in a stopped state, the off symbol combinations such as [121] and [345] are also confirmed and stopped on the effective lines L1 to L5 of the effect display device 11. It has become so. In addition, the symbol combination of the decorative symbol with respect to the special symbol is not necessarily one-to-one, and a symbol combination with one decorative symbol is selected from among symbol combinations with a plurality of decorative symbols with respect to one special symbol. Yes.

  As described above, in the effect display device 11 according to the present embodiment, the display effect related to the symbol variation game (the symbol variation game in which one column of symbols is variably displayed) performed on the special symbol display device 12 is varied (three columns of symbols are varied). A symbol combination game for displaying a combination of symbols is displayed.

  The “symbol variation (variation display)” is a state in which the type of the symbol displayed in the display area defined in the display for displaying the symbol is changing. This is a state where the symbols are displayed in a fluctuation state in the display area. The “definite stop display” is a state in which the symbols are fixed and stopped in the display area.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 1, below the effect display device 11, a start winning port 14 is provided as a start port having a game ball entrance 14 a. The start winning opening 14 is configured such that the entrance 14a is always open so as to allow the entry of game balls at all times. Further, a start port switch SW1 (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered is disposed behind the start winning port 14. The start winning opening 14 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 ball that has entered. A part of the game ball launched onto the game board 10 by a launching device (not shown) is guided to the start winning opening 14 by a game nail or the like arranged on the game board 10 when flowing down the game board 10. It is like that.

  Below the start winning opening 14, a large winning opening (special electric accessory) 18 having a large winning opening door 17 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. A count switch (not shown) for detecting a game ball that has entered the ball is disposed in the back of the big winning opening 18. The big winning opening 18 can give a payout condition of game balls as a predetermined number of prize balls by detecting the game balls that have entered. The big winning opening 18 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning opening door 17 during the big hit game, thereby allowing a game ball to enter. For this reason, during the big hit game, the player can obtain a chance to win a prize ball.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG.
On the back side of the machine, a main control board 30 is mounted as a main control unit for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 30 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine and outputs various control commands (control commands) according to the process results. Further, a sub integrated control board 31 as a sub control unit is mounted on the rear side of the machine. The sub integrated control board 31 controls operations of various rendering devices based on the control command output from the main control board 30.

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

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

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 30, the sub-integrated control board 31, and the effect display control board 32 will be described.
The main control board 30 has a main control CPU 30a that executes control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b that stores a control program for the main control CPU 30a, and a main control CPU that can write and read necessary data. A RAM 30c is provided. Various switches such as a start port switch SW1 are connected to the main control CPU 30a. A special symbol display device 12 is connected to the main control CPU 30a.

  The main control CPU 30a also updates a random number update process (random number generation process) for updating the values of various random numbers such as a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot design random number, a reach determination random number, and a variation pattern distribution random number at predetermined intervals. ). The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit lottery (big hit determination). The jackpot symbol random number is a random number used when determining the jackpot symbol. The reach determination random number is a random number used in the reach lottery (reach determination) to determine whether or not to form a reach in the case of not winning the big win in the big win lottery. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used to determine a variation pattern that specifies the contents of the effect of the symbol variation game. The main control RAM 30c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random numbers, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a main control program, a plurality of types of variation patterns, and the like. The variation pattern can specify the production contents (including the variation time) of the symbol variation game related to the special symbol including the special symbol variation game. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the variation patterns are classified for each variation content composed of a jackpot effect, an outlier reach effect, and an outlier effect.

  The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol is finally displayed in a fixed stop state after reaching the reach effect. Further, the outlier reach effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game is finally subjected to the reach effect and finally the stop symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state. Further, the off-stage effect is an effect that is developed so that the symbol variation game finally displays the out-of-place symbol without stopping and reaching the reach effect. In the reach effect, in the symbol change game with the decorative symbol of the effect display device 11, after the reach is formed (temporarily stopped display), the symbol combination (big hit symbol or missed symbol) is finally derived (definite stop display). It is a production performed in the meantime. In the special symbol display device 12, when the symbol variation game is started, the symbol variation is continued until the variation time elapses without performing the reach effect. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a plurality of variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed to each variation pattern in the main control ROM 30b.

  The main control ROM 30b stores a big hit determination value. The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. The reach control value is stored in the main control ROM 30b. The reach determination value is a determination value used in the reach lottery, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the reach determination random number.

  The main control RAM 30c is configured to store the number of stored reserved balls for special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “the number of stored memories”). The number of reserved memories indicates the number of symbol variation games that are suspended, and is incremented by one when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 provided in the game board 10, while the symbol variation 1 is subtracted at the start of the game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start winning opening 14 during the symbol variation game, the reserved memory number is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment).

Next, the sub general control board 31 will be described.
On the sub-integrated control board 31, an overall control CPU 31a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 31b for storing an overall control program for the overall control CPU 31a, and writing and reading of necessary data An overall control RAM 31c is provided. In addition to the overall control program, the overall control ROM 31b stores various tables that are referred to when determining various effects. The overall control RAM 31c stores (sets) various pieces of information (timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The overall control CPU 31a is connected to an effect button 16 as an operation means that can be operated by the player. The effect button 16 is arranged on the upper plate (not shown) of the pachinko gaming machine.

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

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

First, the special symbol input process will be described.
When the game ball enters the start winning opening 14 and receives the detection signal output from the start port switch SW1 that has detected the game ball, the main control CPU 30a receives the special symbol for the special symbol stored in the main control RAM 30c. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a adds 1 (+1) to the number of reserved memories for the special symbol, and rewrites the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. Further, the main control CPU 30a having affirmed the hold determination acquires the value of the big hit determination random number and the value of the big hit symbol random number from the main control RAM 30c, and associates the value with the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative, the main control CPU 30a does not rewrite the reserved memory number for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and does not acquire the value of each random number described above.

Next, the special symbol start process will be described.
The main control CPU 30a first determines whether or not a big hit game is being played and whether or not a special figure variation game is being executed. When this determination result is affirmative, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is negative (not in the special figure variation game and not in the big hit game), the main control CPU 30a reads the number of reserved symbols for special symbols stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved memories is larger than “0 (zero)” (whether or not a starting reserved ball exists). When the number of reserved memories is “0”, the main control CPU 30a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories is larger than “0”, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of reserved symbols for special symbols, and then the big hit determination random number stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 30c and Read the value of random number for jackpot symbol. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the read jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value, and performs a jackpot lottery (jackpot determination) as to whether or not it is a jackpot.

  When the big hit determination random number value matches the big hit determination value in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes the big hit fluctuation process because the big hit is won. In the big hit variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines a big hit symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the special symbol display device 12, and selects and decides a variation pattern from the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect. . At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number and determines a variation pattern associated with the obtained variation pattern distribution random number. When determining the big hit symbol, the main control CPU 30a determines the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit symbol random number obtained together with the big hit determination random number used in the big hit lottery.

  On the other hand, if the value of the big hit determination random number and the big hit determination value do not match in the big hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a executes the deviation variation process because the big hit is not won. In the deviation variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines a special symbol as a special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 12 with a fixed stop.

  Further, the main control CPU 30a acquires a reach determination random number value from the main control RAM 30c, compares the acquired reach determination random number value with the reach determination value, and performs reach lottery (reach determination). Then, when the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value match, the main control CPU 30a determines the detachment with reach, and selects and determines the variation patterns P5 to P8 for the detachment reach effect including the reach effect. To do. At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number and determines a variation pattern associated with the obtained variation pattern distribution random number. On the other hand, if the reach determination random number value and the reach determination value do not match, the main control CPU 30a determines the detachment without reach and the variation pattern P9, P10 for the detachment effect not including the reach effect. Select and confirm. At that time, the main control CPU 30a obtains a variation pattern distribution random number and determines a variation pattern associated with the obtained variation pattern distribution random number. Note that the main control CPU 30a determines the off symbol as a special symbol without considering the lottery result of the reach lottery. For this reason, the presence / absence of the reach effect cannot be distinguished from the determined type of the missing symbol (special symbol).

  Then, the main control CPU 30a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern in the special symbol start process outputs the control command generated according to the determination items to the overall control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a first outputs a variation pattern designation command instructing a variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game at the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so as to execute a special symbol variation game that varies the special symbol. The main control CPU 30a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol, and then outputs the variation pattern designating command. Then, the main control CPU 30a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) at the elapse of the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern as the variation time elapses. . Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the special symbol display device 12 so that the special symbol instructed when the effect time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed is confirmed and stopped. As described above, the main control CPU 30a of the present embodiment serves as a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern.

Next, the jackpot game process executed by the main control CPU 30a when the jackpot lottery is won will be described.
In the jackpot game, an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is first performed, and after the opening effect, the round game that opens the grand prize opening 18 is performed up to the prescribed number of rounds, and the final round game ends. An ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game will be performed later. One round game ends when either a predetermined round game time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses or a predetermined maximum number of game balls (for example, nine balls) enter. The process ends when the condition is satisfied.

  In the big hit game process, the main control CPU 30a first outputs an opening command for instructing execution of the opening effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Next, the main control CPU 30a controls each round game after the opening effect ends. That is, the main control CPU 30a outputs a round command instructing the start of a round game to the overall control CPU 31a at the start of each round game, and controls the opening and closing of the big prize opening 18. Then, when the final round game is finished, the main control CPU 30a outputs an ending command for instructing execution of the ending effect to the overall control CPU 31a. Thereafter, the main control CPU 30a ends the big hit game when the ending effect ends.

Next, various processes executed by the overall control CPU 31a of the sub overall control board 31 based on the sub control program will be described.
When the various control commands are input, the overall control CPU 31a executes processing according to the control commands, and outputs a control command to the effect display device 11 based on the processing. For example, the overall control CPU 31a outputs the change pattern designation command to the effect display device 11 when the change pattern designation command is input.

  When the overall control CPU 31a receives a special symbol stop symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 31a determines a decorative symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the effect display device 11 according to the command. More specifically, when the designated special symbol is a big hit symbol, the overall control CPU 31a displays a big hit symbol (a symbol combination) on any of the effective lines L1 to L5. Determine the type of decorative pattern.

  In addition, the central control CPU 31a designates a variation pattern for an off-line effect, and when the special symbol stop symbol designation is a non-design symbol, the symbol symbol combination of the ornament symbol to be finally displayed in a definite stop mode is displayed. Determine the symbol combination. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines not to include the reach symbol as the symbol symbol combination (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are not the same symbol). Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that the symbol is not displayed on the valid lines L1 to L5.

  On the other hand, the CPU 31a for overall control designates the variation pattern for the outlier reach effect, and when the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is out of symbol, the symbol symbol of the decoration symbol to be finally stopped is displayed. decide. At this time, the overall control CPU 31a determines to include the reach symbols as the decorative symbol combinations (so that the symbols in the left and right columns are the same symbol). Then, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative symbol in each column so that the symbol that is determined to be one of the effective lines L1 to L5 is displayed. At that time, the overall control CPU 31a determines the type of decorative design in each column so that the symbols are removed from any of the effective lines L1 to L5 and are displayed in a fixed stop manner.

  Then, the overall control CPU 31a that has determined the decorative design outputs a stop design designation command for the decorative design for designating the decorative design of each column to the effect display control board 32. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 31a outputs it to the effect display control board 32. The overall control CPU 31 a outputs control commands such as opening commands, round commands, and ending commands, which are output during the big hit game, to the effect display control board 32.

Next, various processes executed by the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 based on the display control program will be described.
When the change control designation command is input, the display control CPU 32a selects the image display data based on the change contents instructed by the command. The display control CPU 32a controls the display contents of the effect display device 11 so as to display an image of the symbol variation game based on the image display data. At this time, the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays the decorative symbols designated by the decorative symbol stop design designation command at the end of each variation cycle. Further, when the display control CPU 32a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display symbol is finally stopped on the effect display device 11 and the symbol variation game is terminated.

  In the present embodiment, in a single symbol variation game, a variation cycle in which the variation from the variation display of the ornament symbol to the temporary stop display of the ornament symbol in all the rows is performed once is performed a plurality of times, and the variation is performed. It is configured to be able to execute a continuous performance that suggests the possibility that the big hit symbol is displayed in a fixed stop depending on the number of executions of the cycle. Note that the symbol variation game with continuous effects is executed for one start-up holding ball. Thereby, when a continuous effect is performed, it seems that a symbol variation game is executed a plurality of times in one symbol variation game. Hereinafter, a configuration and processing for executing a continuous effect will be described in detail.

  Whether or not the continuous effect is executed and the number of fluctuation cycles when the continuous effect is executed can all be specified by the change pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, among the variation patterns P1 to P4 for the big hit effect, the variation patterns P2 to P4 include a continuous effect in the effect contents. The fluctuation pattern P2 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is two times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P3 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P4 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is four times. The symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect is configured so that the effect contents of the last (final) variation cycle can be specified based on the variation patterns P2 to P4. Specifically, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect, in the final variation cycle, the big hit symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed after the reach effect. . Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect, the effect time of the variation cycle other than the last is the same as the effect time specified by the variation pattern P9 for the outlier effect.

  Similarly, the variation patterns P6 to P8 among the variation patterns P5 to P8 for the outlier reach effect include a continuous effect in the effect contents. The fluctuation pattern P6 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is two times. Moreover, the fluctuation pattern P7 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is three times. Further, the fluctuation pattern P8 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is four times. Note that the symbol variation game based on the variation patterns P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect is configured such that the effect contents of the last variation cycle can be specified based on the variation patterns P6 to P8. Specifically, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the outlier symbol is displayed in the final variation cycle through the reach effect. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect, the effect time of the variation cycle other than the last is the same as the effect time specified by the variation pattern P9 for the outlier effect.

  Similarly, the variation pattern P10 of the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the off-direction production includes a continuous production in the production content. Then, the fluctuation pattern P10 can specify that the fluctuation cycle is two times. Note that the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P10 for the offending effect is configured such that the effect content of the last variation cycle can be specified based on the variation pattern P10. Specifically, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P10 for the offending effect, the outlier symbol is displayed in a fixed stop state without passing the reach effect in the last variation cycle. Further, in the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P10 for the offending effect, the effect time of the variation cycle is the same as the effect time specified by the variation pattern P9 for the offending effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the continuous effect is executed, the variation pattern distribution random numbers are distributed to each variation pattern so that the greater the variation cycle, the higher the possibility of winning a big hit. That is, in the variation pattern P2 to P4 for the big hit effect in which the continuous effect is executed, the change pattern P2, which has more change cycles (longer effect time) and less change cycles (shorter effect time). The number of random numbers for distribution pattern distribution distributed more than P3 is larger. In addition, in the variation pattern P6 to P8 for the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect in which the continuous effect is executed, the change pattern P8 with more change cycles (longer effect time) has less change cycles (the effect time is shorter). ) The number of distributed random numbers for distribution pattern distribution is smaller than the distribution patterns P6 and P7. Further, in the present embodiment, in the variation patterns P9 and P10 for the off-stage production in which the continuous production is executed, the variation pattern P10 having more fluctuation cycles (longer production time) has fewer fluctuation cycles (shorter production time). ) The number of distributed random numbers for distribution pattern distribution is smaller than that of the variation pattern P9. That is, when a big hit is obtained, a fluctuation pattern having a large number of fluctuation cycles is easily determined. On the other hand, when it is a deviation, a fluctuation pattern having a small fluctuation cycle is easily determined.

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

  FIG. 5A shows the variation contents of the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P9 for deviation variation. In the symbol variation game based on the variation pattern P9 for deviation variation, after the symbol variation game is started, the variation of the symbol sequence stops in the order of the left column, the right column, and the middle column every time a predetermined time elapses, and the outlier symbol is derived ( Confirmed stop display). In addition, when a loss symbol is displayed without going through the reach effect, it is indicated as normal fluctuation.

  FIG. 5B shows the variation contents of the reach effect based on the variation patterns P1 and P5 for the big hit variation or the outlier reach effect. In reach production, after the start of the symbol variation game, the reach is formed by the sequential change of the specific column (in this embodiment, the left and right columns) after a lapse of time. The symbol is derived (determined stop display).

  FIG. 5C shows the variation contents of the continuous effect including two variation cycles, and the variation contents based on the variation pattern P10 for the offending effect. In FIG. 5 (c), after the start of the symbol variation game, normal variation is performed as two variation cycles, and then the outlier symbol that is the final game result is derived.

  FIG. 5D shows the variation contents of the continuous effect including two variation cycles, and the variation contents based on the variation patterns P2 and P6 for the big hit variation or the outlier reach effect. In FIG. 5D, after the start of the symbol variation game, after the normal variation is performed as the first variation cycle, the reach effect is executed as the last variation cycle, and the second variation is performed. An outlier symbol or jackpot symbol that is the final game result in the cycle is derived.

  FIG. 5 (e) shows the variation content of the continuous effect including three variation cycles, and the variation content based on the variation patterns P3 and P7 for the big hit variation or the outlier reach effect. In FIG. 5 (e), after the start of the symbol variation game, the normal variation is performed as the first and second variation cycles, and then the reach effect is executed as the last variation cycle. An outlier symbol or jackpot symbol that is the final game result in the third variation cycle is derived.

  FIG. 5F shows the variation contents of the continuous effect including four variation cycles, and the variation contents based on the variation patterns P4 and P8 for the big hit variation or the outlier reach effect. In FIG. 5F, after the normal variation is performed as the first to third variation cycles after the start of the symbol variation game, the reach effect is executed as the last variation cycle. An outlier symbol or jackpot symbol that is the final game result in the fourth fluctuation cycle is derived.

  In continuous production, a predetermined outlier symbol (chance) is derived in the variation cycle before the last variation cycle, and the symbol variation stoppage in these variation cycles is temporarily stopped. It is. That is, in the continuous production based on the variation patterns P2 to P4 and P6 to P8 for the big hit production or the outlier reach production, the reach is formed only in the last fluctuation cycle, while the fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle is formed. So no reach is formed. In the continuous performance, all the fluctuation times of the normal fluctuations performed in the fluctuation cycle before the last fluctuation cycle are the same time. Thereby, the player cannot discriminate the number of fluctuation cycles from the length of the fluctuation time. Further, the normal variation and reach production are composed of one variation cycle.

Next, a process for executing a continuous effect will be described.
As described above, the main control CPU 30a determines a variation pattern in the process related to the execution of the symbol variation game, and outputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the determined variation pattern. Further, when the CPU 31a for overall control inputs a variation pattern designation command for designating the variation patterns P2 to P4, P6 to P8, and P10 including the continuous performance in the content of the performance, the overall control execution process related to the continuous performance is executed.

  When determining the continuous production, the overall control CPU 31a next determines the number of fluctuation cycles and the production contents (variation contents) of the fluctuation cycles other than the last. In the present embodiment, when the continuous production is determined, the overall control CPU 31a determines a cycle pattern for each variation cycle from among the cycle patterns CP11 to CP13 that specify the variation content of the variation cycle other than the last.

  Specifically, first, the overall control CPU 31a specifies the number of fluctuation cycles based on the designated fluctuation pattern. When it is determined that the number of fluctuation cycles is two (when the fluctuation patterns are P2, P6, and P10), the overall control CPU 31a executes the first normal fluctuation as shown in FIG. The cycle pattern of the first variation cycle is determined from the cycle pattern CP11 to be performed or the cycle pattern CP12 to execute the second normal variation. Note that the fluctuation contents of the second (last) fluctuation cycle are specified by the designated fluctuation patterns P2, P6, and P10.

  When it is determined that the number of fluctuation cycles is three (when the fluctuation patterns are P3 and P7), the overall control CPU 31a selects the cycle patterns CP11 and CP12 as shown in FIG. 6B. The cycle pattern of the first and second fluctuation cycles is determined. Note that the fluctuation contents of the third (last) fluctuation cycle are specified by the designated fluctuation patterns P3 and P7.

  Similarly, when it is determined that the number of fluctuation cycles is four (in the case of fluctuation patterns P4 and P8), the overall control CPU 31a, among the cycle patterns CP11 and CP12, as shown in FIG. To determine the cycle pattern of the first and second fluctuation cycles. The overall control CPU 31a determines the cycle pattern of the third variation cycle from among the cycle patterns CP11 and CP12 and the cycle pattern CP13 for executing the third normal variation. Note that the variation content of the fourth (last) variation cycle is specified by the designated variation patterns P4 and P8.

  Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines a symbol combination based on a decorative symbol to be temporarily displayed at the end of a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle. At this time, the symbol combination that is temporarily displayed at the end of the variation cycle other than the last variation cycle is a predetermined chance. In the present embodiment, the chance is that the same type of symbols are displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column and the stop display area HP5 in the middle column on the effective line L2, and the stop display in the left column is displayed in the display sequence in the right column. The decorative symbol of the type immediately after the decorative symbol type displayed in the area HP2 is displayed in the stop display area HP8 in the right column. That is, as shown in FIG. 7B, the same symbols as the decorative symbols displayed in the stop display region HP2 in the left column and the stop display region HP5 in the middle column are displayed in the stop display region HP9 in the right column. It is like that. Note that the overall control CPU 31a does not determine a chance eye as a missed symbol to be displayed in a fixed stop state. In other words, chances are not displayed in the last fluctuation cycle. For this reason, when the chance is displayed, the player can recognize that the continuous production is being performed and the next fluctuation cycle is executed.

Then, the overall control CPU 31a outputs a control command for designating the determined cycle pattern and chance to the effect display control board 32 at the start of each fluctuation cycle.
When the symbol variation game starts, the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 executes each variation cycle based on the specified cycle pattern, variation pattern, and chance for each variation cycle. Controls the display content of. Specifically, when executing the fluctuation cycle other than the last fluctuation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a executes the normal fluctuation fluctuation cycle based on the cycle patterns CP11 to CP13 designated for each fluctuation cycle.

  For example, when the variation cycle of the first normal variation is executed based on the cycle pattern CP11, the effect display device 11 has the stop display area HP2 in the left column on the effective line L2, as shown in FIG. The same type of decorative symbols (in the figure, the number symbol “8”) is temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously in the middle row stop display area HP5. After that, as shown in FIG. 7B, the effect display device 11 is a type one after the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the display order of the decorative symbol in the right column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP8. As a result, a predetermined chance is displayed.

  Further, when the variation cycle of the second normal variation is executed based on the cycle pattern CP12, the effect display device 11 is first performed. As shown in FIG. 8A, a decorative symbol (numerical symbol “8” in the figure) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column. Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the effect display device 11 is a type one after the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the display order of the decorative symbol in the right column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP8. After that, as shown in FIG. 8C, the effect display device 11 has a type one before the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the display order of the decorative symbol in the middle row. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP5 (in FIG. 8, the blank symbol “7.5”). In other words, the effect display device 11 temporarily stops and displays the same decorative design as the decorative design temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display region HP2 in the left column in the stop display region HP4. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8 (d), the effect display device 11 displays the decorative pattern in the middle row again, and displays the same type of decorative design as the stop display area HP2 in the left column (in the figure, the numeric symbol “ 8 ”) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP5. As a result, a predetermined chance is displayed.

  When the variation cycle of the third normal variation is executed based on the cycle pattern CP13, the effect display device 11 displays the stop display area HP2 in the left column and the stop display in the right column as shown in FIG. The same type of decorative symbols (in the figure, the number symbol “8”) is temporarily stopped and displayed simultaneously in the area HP8, and the reach symbol combination is established. After that, as shown in FIG. 9B, the effect display device 11 is the type immediately before the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP <b> 2 in the left column in the display order of the decorative symbol in the middle row. The right design is temporarily stopped until the decorative design (in the figure, blank design “7.5”) is displayed in the stop display area HP5 in the middle row. Then, when the previous type of decorative design passes through the stop display area HP5 in the middle row, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative design in the right row in a variable manner again as shown in FIG. 9C. Synchronize with the middle row of symbols. At this time, the effect display device 11 variably displays the decorative symbols in the right row at the same fluctuation speed as the decorative symbols in the middle row. Then, as shown in FIG. 9D, the effect display device 11 displays the same type of decorative design in the stop display area HP2 in the left column and the stop display area HP5 in the middle column, and the stop display area HP2 in the left column. When a decorative symbol of the type immediately after the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed (blank symbol “7.5”) is displayed in the stop display area HP8 in the right column, the symbols in all columns are temporarily stopped and displayed. . That is, a predetermined chance eye is displayed.

  When all the fluctuation cycles other than the last fluctuation cycle are executed, the overall control CPU 31a controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to execute the last fluctuation cycle based on the designated fluctuation pattern. To do. As a result, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation patterns P2 to P4, the effect display device 11 receives the symbol representation command for the decorative symbol inputted through the reach effect in the last variation cycle. The big hit symbol (a combination of big hit symbols) designated by is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  On the other hand, when the symbol variation game is executed on the basis of the variation patterns P6 to P8, the effect display device 11 performs a reach effect in the last variation cycle, and receives an input symbol designating command for decorative symbols. The designated outlier symbol (the symbol combination of outlier reach) is confirmed and stopped. In addition, when the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P10, the effect display device 11 does not perform the reach effect in the last variation cycle, and the symbol designating command for the inputted ornament symbol The off symbol (combination symbol combination) designated by is displayed in a fixed stop state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when continuous production is executed (when variation patterns P2 to P4, P6 to P8, and P10 are designated), a step that suggests the possibility that the symbol variation game is a big hit in each variation cycle Up notice (notice effect) is configured to be executable. This step-up notice is an effect in which a plurality of types of display images are displayed step by step in a predetermined order during one fluctuation cycle, and the type of the displayed display image (that is, the displayed step). Number) suggests the possibility of a big hit. In the present embodiment, five types of display images (character images) K1 to K5 are displayed in a predetermined order. Specifically, the display image “K1” is displayed in the first stage, the display image “K2” is displayed in the second stage, the display image “K3” is displayed in the third stage, and the display image is displayed in the fourth stage. “K4” is displayed, and the display image “K5” is displayed in the fifth stage. Further, the position where the display image is displayed may be anywhere in the display area of the image display unit GH, but in the present embodiment, the display image is displayed in the display area HP8 in the right column. When the display image “K1 to K5” is displayed, if the display image “K1 to K5” overlaps the decorative design, the display image “K1 to K5” is preferentially displayed (so that the display image “K1 to K5” is in front). Are displayed overlapping). Thereby, it becomes easy to understand the number of steps of the step-up notice without being disturbed by the decorative design.

  In the present embodiment, the step-up notice is executed when the effect button 16 is operated in the operation effective period of the effect button 16 set at the start of each fluctuation cycle. On the other hand, when the effect button 16 is not operated, the step-up notice is not executed in the variation cycle and the subsequent variation cycle during the symbol variation game. Hereinafter, the step-up notice control process related to the step-up notice will be described.

  The overall control CPU 31a sets the operation effective period at the start of the first fluctuation cycle when the continuous effect is executed (when the fluctuation patterns P2 to P4, P6 to P8, and P10 are designated). When the effect button 16 is not operated during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a ends the step-up notice control process. Thereby, the step-up notice is not executed in the fluctuation cycle and the subsequent fluctuation cycles.

  On the other hand, when the effect button 16 is operated during the operation effective period, the overall control CPU 31a indicates “1” in the notice execution flag stored in the effect control RAM 31c so as to indicate execution of the step-up notice in the first fluctuation cycle. "Is set. The notice execution flag is set to “0” when the symbol variation game ends. Further, the overall control CPU 31a determines the content (number of stages) of the step-up notice in the first fluctuation cycle based on the designated fluctuation pattern, and produces a notice designation command for designating the contents of the step-up notice. Output to the display control board 32. Specifically, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the notice table T1 for the first fluctuation cycle and determines the number of steps for the step-up notice based on the fluctuation pattern.

  In the notice content table T1 for the first fluctuation cycle, as shown in FIG. 10, notice distribution random numbers are distributed for each effect content (number of steps) of the step-up notice. The notice distribution random number is updated every predetermined cycle and stored in the effect control RAM 31c. Further, the distribution of the notice distribution random numbers is different for each variation pattern. When the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect are specified, the display image to be displayed is compared with the case where the variation patterns P6 to P8 and P10 for the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect are specified. Many types are set. That is, the number of steps for the step-up notice is increased. As a result, the player can recognize that in the first fluctuation cycle, when the number of steps for the step-up notice is large, the player is more likely to win a big hit than when the number is small.

  When the display control CPU 32a of the effect display control board 32 inputs a notice designation command at the start of the first fluctuation cycle, the display images are displayed in order from the first stage until the number of stages designated by the notice designation command is reached. To display the step-up notice. The display control CPU 32a displays the display image of the last stage (the determined number of stages) of the step-up notice in the fluctuating cycle in which the step-up notice is executed. The step-up notice is started so that it can be displayed until it is temporarily stopped. When the display control CPU 32a starts executing the step-up notice, first, the display image “K1” at the first stage is displayed. Then, the display control CPU 32a displays the display image “K1” at the first stage, and then sequentially displays the display images at the respective stages in a step-by-step advance notice in a variable cycle in which the step-up notice is executed. The display image of the last stage is displayed between the time when the symbols are temporarily displayed in the right column and the time when the symbols in all the columns are temporarily stopped.

  Specifically, the display control CPU 32a displays the symbol in the right column when the symbol or chance chance is displayed and when the symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of left column → right column → middle column. When the display is stopped once, the display image of the last stage is displayed. In addition, when the display control CPU 32a temporarily stops and displays symbols in the order of left column → middle column → right column (when the fluctuation cycle of the first normal variation is executed), the symbol is temporarily stopped in the right column. When displaying, the last stage display image is displayed. Further, the display control CPU 32a is a time when the reach effect is executed, and when the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of left column → right column → middle column, the symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column. Then, the display image of the last stage is displayed.

  In addition, when the last stage of the step-up notice is 5 stages, the display image at the 5th stage is executed in such a manner as to hide the decorative design and at the timing when the decorative design stops. Yes. The display image at the fifth stage is also executed in the middle (second to third) change cycle. As a result, when the display image of the fifth stage is displayed in the second to third fluctuation cycles, the player develops to the next fluctuation cycle where the reach is established in the fluctuation cycle or the higher hit reliability is higher. It is impossible to grasp whether the chance eyes are stopped and displayed, and it is possible to give a sense of tension.

  The central control CPU 31a then sets “1” to the notice execution flag at the start of the second fluctuation cycle during continuous production (when the step-up notice is executed in the first fluctuation cycle). Set the operation validity period. When the effect button 16 is not operated during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a ends the step-up notice control process. Thereby, the step-up notice is not executed in the fluctuation cycle and the subsequent fluctuation cycles.

  On the other hand, when the effect button 16 is operated during the operation effective period in the second fluctuation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a sets “2” in the notice execution flag so as to indicate execution of the step-up notice in the second fluctuation cycle. "Is set. Also, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the contents of the step-up notice in the second fluctuation cycle (the number of stages) with reference to the notice contents tables T21 to T23 for the second fluctuation cycle, and the previous step-up notice. The contents are determined based on the contents of the effect (the number of stages in the present embodiment) and the specified variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 31a instructs execution of the step-up notice in the second fluctuation cycle, and outputs a notice designation command for designating the contents of the step-up notice.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the notice contents tables T21 to T23 for the second variable cycle are classified for each previous (last) stage number, and different tables are referred to for each previous stage number. . That is, when up to one stage is executed in the first fluctuation cycle, the notice content table T21 is referred to, and when executed up to two stages in the first fluctuation cycle, the notice contents table is displayed. Reference is made to T22. Further, when up to three stages are executed in the first fluctuation cycle, the notice content table T23 is referred to.

  In addition, in each of the notice content tables T21 to T23, notice distribution random numbers are assigned for each effect content of the step-up notice. Note that the distribution of the notice distribution random numbers is different for each variation pattern. Further, when the variation patterns P2 to P4 for the big hit effect are designated, the display image to be displayed is compared with the case where the variation patterns P6 to P8 and P10 for the outlier reach effect or the outlier effect are designated. It is easy to set many types. That is, it is easy to increase the number of steps for the step-up notice. Thus, the player can recognize that in the second fluctuation cycle, when the number of steps for the step-up notice is large, the player is more likely to win a big hit than when the number is small.

  Then, when the notice control command is input at the start of the second fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a displays display images in order from the first stage until the number of stages specified by the notice designation command is reached. The step-up notice is executed in the same manner as the step-up notice in the second fluctuation cycle. In the second variation cycle, the number of steps equal to or greater than the number of steps for the step-up notice in the first variation cycle is determined. For this reason, the number of steps of the step-up notice in the second variation cycle does not become smaller than the first, and the interest of the player is not lowered.

  The overall control CPU 31a also sets “2” to the notice execution flag at the start of the third fluctuation cycle during continuous production (when the step-up notice is executed in the second fluctuation cycle). Set the operation validity period. When the effect button 16 is not operated during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a ends the step-up notice control process. Thereby, the step-up notice is not executed in the fluctuation cycle and the subsequent fluctuation cycles.

  On the other hand, when the effect button 16 is operated during the operation effective period in the third fluctuation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a sets “3” in the notice execution flag so as to indicate execution of the step-up notice in the third fluctuation cycle. "Is set. Further, the overall control CPU 31a refers to the contents of the step-up notice in the third change cycle (the number of stages) with reference to the notice contents tables T31 to T34 for the third change cycle. The contents are determined based on the contents of the effect (the number of stages in the present embodiment) and the specified variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 31a instructs execution of the step-up notice in the third fluctuation cycle, and outputs a notice designation command for designating the contents of the step-up notice.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the notice contents tables T31 to T34 for the third variable cycle are classified according to the number of previous (last) stages, and different tables are referred to for each number of previous stages. . That is, when up to two stages are executed in the second fluctuation cycle, the notice content table T31 is referred to. When executed up to three stages in the second fluctuation cycle, the notice contents table is displayed. Reference is made to T32. Further, when up to four stages are executed in the second fluctuation cycle, the notice content table T33 is referred to. Further, when up to five stages are executed in the second fluctuation cycle, the notice content table T34 is referred to.

  In addition, in each of the notice content tables T31 to T34, notice distribution random numbers are assigned to each effect content (number of stages) of the step-up notice. Note that the distribution of the notice distribution random numbers is different for each variation pattern. In addition, when the variation patterns P3 to P4 for the big hit effect are designated, it is easy to set a larger number of types of display images to be displayed than when the variation patterns P7 to P8 for the loss reach effect are designated. It is like that. That is, it is easy to increase the number of steps for the step-up notice. As a result, the player can recognize that in the third variation cycle, when the number of steps for the step-up notice is large, the player is more likely to win a big hit than when the number is small.

  Then, when the notice control command is input at the start of the third fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a displays display images in order from the first stage until the number of stages specified by the notice designation command is reached. Similar to the step-up notice in the first and second fluctuation cycles, the step-up notice is executed. In the third variation cycle, the number of steps equal to or greater than the number of steps for the step-up notice in the second variation cycle is determined. For this reason, the number of steps of the step-up notice in the third variable cycle does not become smaller than the first time and the second time, and the interest of the player is not lowered.

  The overall control CPU 31a also sets “3” in the notice execution flag at the start of the fourth fluctuation cycle during continuous production (when the step-up notice is executed in the third fluctuation cycle). Set the operation validity period. When the effect button 16 is not operated during the operation valid period, the overall control CPU 31a ends the step-up notice control process. Thereby, the step-up notice is not executed in the fluctuation cycle.

  On the other hand, when the effect button 16 is operated in the operation effective period during the fourth fluctuation cycle, the overall control CPU 31a determines the number of steps for the step-up notice in the fourth fluctuation cycle as the notice for the fourth fluctuation cycle. With reference to the content tables T41 to T43, the content is determined based on the effect content of the previous step-up notice and the specified variation pattern. Then, the overall control CPU 31a instructs execution of the step-up notice in the fourth fluctuation cycle, and outputs a notice designation command for designating the content of the step-up notice.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the notice contents tables T41 to T43 for the fourth variable cycle are classified for each previous (last) stage number, and different tables are referred to for each previous stage number. . That is, when up to three stages are executed in the third fluctuation cycle, the notice content table T41 is referred to. When up to four stages are executed in the third fluctuation cycle, the notice contents table is displayed. Reference is made to T42. In addition, when up to five stages are executed in the third fluctuation cycle, the notice content table T43 is referred to.

  In addition, in each of the notice content tables T41 to T43, notice distribution random numbers are distributed for each effect content (number of steps) of the step-up notice. Note that the distribution of the notice distribution random numbers is different for each variation pattern. In addition, when the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect is designated, it becomes easier to set more types of display images to be displayed than when the variation pattern P8 for the loss reach effect is designated. Yes. That is, it is easy to increase the number of steps for the step-up notice. Thus, the player can recognize that, in the fourth variation cycle, when the number of steps of the step-up notice is large, the player is more likely to win a big hit than when the number is small.

  Then, when the notice control command is input at the start of the fourth fluctuation cycle, the display control CPU 32a displays the display images in order from the first stage until the number of stages specified by the notice designation command is reached. Run up notice. In the fourth variation cycle, the number of steps equal to or greater than the number of steps for the step-up notice in the third variation cycle is determined. For this reason, the number of steps of the step-up notice in the fourth variation cycle is not smaller than that in the first to third times, and the interest of the player is not lowered.

  Further, as shown in the notice content tables T1, T21 to T23, T31 to T34, and T41 to T43, the step-up notice of four or more steps is not determined when the variation pattern P10 for the offending effect is designated. ing. Therefore, it can be recognized that the reach effect is executed when the step-up notice of four or more steps is executed. Further, the five-step step-up notice is not determined when the variation patterns P6 to P8 and P10 for the outlier effect or the outlier reach effect are designated. Accordingly, it can be recognized that the big hit effect is executed when the five-step step-up notice is executed.

  As described above, during the continuous production, the number of steps of the step-up notice is not lowered compared to the previous fluctuation cycle, and the higher the number of steps of the step-up notice, the higher the expectation of the big hit. For this reason, the player can improve the expectation of the big hit as the continuous production continues, and the interest of the game is improved. The overall control CPU 31a of the present embodiment serves as a fluctuation cycle determination unit that determines the number of fluctuation cycles. Further, the overall control CPU 31a serves as a symbol determining means for determining symbols of each symbol row. The overall control CPU 31a serves as a control means for controlling the execution of the game effect.

  Next, a specific effect mode when the continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a case where a continuous effect is executed will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that in FIGS. 14 to 17, the fluctuation display is illustrated by a down arrow (↓). In the following description, it is assumed that the effect button 16 is not operated in the first fluctuation cycle of FIGS. 14 and 15, the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P4, the first and second variation cycles are performed based on the cycle pattern CP11, and the third variation cycle is the cycle pattern CP13. It will be described as being executed based on the above.

  When the symbol variation game is started, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in all rows in a variable manner (FIG. 14A). Then, the effect display device 11 causes the fluctuation cycle of the first normal fluctuation based on the cycle pattern CP11 to be executed based on the premise. That is, the effect display device 11 first temporarily stops displaying the same type of decorative symbols (in the figure, the number symbol “8”) in the stop display region HP2 in the left column and the stop display region HP5 in the middle column (FIG. 14 ( b)). Next, the effect display device 11 displays a decorative symbol of the type immediately after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the display order of the decorative symbol in the right column (in the figure, a blank symbol). “7.5”) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP8 (FIG. 14C). As a result, a predetermined chance is displayed.

  Then, once the decorative pattern of all rows is stopped and displayed, and the first variation cycle ends, the effect display device 11 displays the variation of the symbols of all columns and, based on the cycle pattern CP11, as in the first time. The second fluctuation cycle is executed (FIGS. 14A to 14C). Since the second variation cycle based on the cycle pattern CP11 is the same as the first variation cycle, detailed description and drawings are omitted.

  Then, once the decorative symbols in all rows are stopped and displayed, and the second variation cycle ends, the effect display device 11 displays the symbols in all rows in a variable manner (FIG. 14 (d)), and the cycle pattern CP13 from the premise. The fluctuation cycle of the third normal fluctuation based on is executed. In other words, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the same type of decorative symbols (in the figure, the number symbol “8”) in the stop display area HP2 in the left column and the stop display region HP8 in the right column at the same time, and reaches the reach symbol. The combination is established (FIG. 14 (e)). Next, the effect display device 11 displays a decorative symbol of the type immediately before the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the display sequence of the decorative symbol in the middle row (in the figure, a blank symbol). When “7.5”) is displayed in the stop display area HP5 in the middle row (FIG. 14 (f)), the decorative symbols in the right row are displayed in a variable manner (FIG. 14 (g)). In other words, the effect display device 11 displays the same symbol as the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display region HP2 in the left column in the display sequence of the decorative symbol in the middle row (the diagram (figure)). Then, when the number symbol is “8” (FIG. 14 (f)), the decorative symbols in the right column are variably displayed again (FIG. 14 (g)). At this time, the decorative symbols in the right column are displayed in a variable manner at the same fluctuation speed as the decorative symbols in the middle row. Then, the effect display device 11 displays the same type of decorative design in the stop display area HP2 in the left column and the stop display region HP5 in the middle row, rather than the decorative design temporarily displayed in the stop display region HP8 in the left column. When the next type of decorative symbol is displayed in the right column, the symbols in all columns are temporarily stopped (FIG. 14 (h)).

  Then, after the end of the third fluctuation cycle, the effect display device 11 again displays the decorative symbols in all rows based on the fluctuation pattern P4, and starts the last (fourth) fluctuation cycle (FIG. 15 (i)). ). Then, the effect display device 11 executes the reach effect on the basis of the variation pattern P4 (FIG. 15 (j)), and confirms and displays the big hit symbol according to the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 15 (k)). ).

  Next, a case where a step-up notice is executed based on FIGS. 16 and 17 will be described. 16 and 17, the symbol variation game is executed based on the variation pattern P4 for the big hit effect. 16 and 17, description will be made assuming that the effect button 16 is operated and the step-up notice is executed in the operation effective period of the first to third fluctuation cycles. In FIGS. 16 and 17, the first and second fluctuation cycles are executed based on the cycle pattern CP12, and the third fluctuation cycle is executed based on the cycle pattern CP13. In FIGS. 16 and 17, step-up notices up to the second stage are executed in the first and second fluctuation cycles, and step-up notices up to the fourth stage are executed in the third fluctuation cycle. It will be explained as a thing.

  When the symbol variation game is started, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in all rows in a variable manner (FIG. 16A). And the effect display apparatus 11 performs the fluctuation cycle of the 2nd normal fluctuation based on cycle pattern CP12 from a premise. In other words, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the decorative symbols in the stop display area HP2 in the left column (FIG. 16B). After that, the effect display device 11 does not stop the reach symbol combination, and in the display order of the decorative symbol in the right column, the type one after the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column. Is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP8 (FIG. 16C).

  Next, the effect display device 11 displays a decorative symbol of the type immediately before the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the display sequence of the decorative symbol in the middle row (in the figure, a blank symbol). “7.5”) is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP5 (FIG. 16D). Thereafter, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbols in the middle row again and temporarily stops the decorative symbols of the same type as the stop display region HP2 in the left column in the stop display region HP5 (FIG. 16 (e)). . That is, the effect display device 11 displays the chance eyes.

  The effect display device 11 executes step-up notice up to the second stage in the first fluctuation cycle from the premise. At that time, the effect display device 11 starts executing the step-up notice after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the left column (FIG. 16B). In addition, the effect display device 11 displays the final stage of the step-up notice in the first fluctuation cycle after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the right column (FIG. 16C) until the chance is displayed. The display image “K2” (second stage from the premise) is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the display order of the decorative pattern in the middle row, the decorative symbol of the type immediately before the decorative symbol temporarily stopped in the stop display area HP2 in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP5. At that time (FIG. 16D), the effect display device 11 starts displaying the display image “K2” at the final stage (second stage from the premise) of the step-up notice in the first fluctuation cycle. When the same type of decorative design as the stop display area HP2 in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP5 in the middle row (FIG. 16 (e)), the effect display device 11 performs the steps in the first fluctuation cycle. The display image “K2” at the final stage of the up notice (second stage from the premise) is deleted, and the step up notice is ended.

  When the first fluctuation cycle ends, the effect display device 11 displays the symbols in all rows in a variable manner, and executes the second fluctuation cycle based on the cycle pattern CP12 as in the first time (FIG. 16A). ) To FIG. 16 (d)). Since the second variation cycle based on the cycle pattern CP12 is the same as the first variation cycle, detailed description and drawings are omitted.

  When the second variation cycle is completed, the effect display device 11 displays all the symbols in a variable manner (FIG. 16 (f)), and executes the variation cycle of the third normal variation based on the cycle pattern CP13 based on the assumption. . That is, the effect display device 11 temporarily displays the decorative symbols in the stop display area HP2 in the left column (FIG. 16G), and then the same as the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the stop display area HP8 in the right column. The kinds of decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and a reach symbol combination is established (FIG. 16 (h)). After that, the effect display device 11 displays the decorative symbol of the type immediately before the decorative symbol temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column in the display order of the decorative symbol in the middle row (in the figure, the blank symbol “ 7.5 ”) is displayed in the stop display area HP5 in the middle row (FIG. 17 (i)), the decorative symbols in the right row are displayed in a variable manner again. At this time, the decorative pattern in the right column is displayed in a variable manner at the same speed as the decorative pattern in the middle row (FIG. 17 (j)). Then, the effect display device 11 displays the same type of decorative design in the stop display area HP2 in the left column and the stop display region HP5 in the middle row, rather than the decorative design temporarily displayed in the stop display region HP8 in the left column. When the next type of decorative design is displayed, the symbols in all rows are temporarily stopped (FIG. 17 (k)). That is, the chance eye is displayed.

  The effect display device 11 executes step-up notice up to the fourth stage in the second fluctuation cycle from the premise. At that time, the effect display device 11 starts executing the step-up notice after the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP2 in the left column (FIG. 16 (g)). In addition, the effect display device 11 does not stop the display of the decorative symbols in the stop display area HP8 in the right column (FIG. 16 (h)) until the chance is displayed (FIG. 17 (k)). The display image “K4” at the last stage (fourth stage from the premise) of the step-up notice in the second fluctuation cycle is displayed. In the present embodiment, in the display order of the decorative pattern in the middle row, when the decorative symbol of the type immediately before the temporarily stopped display in the stop display area HP2 in the left column is displayed in the stop display area HP5 ( In FIG. 17 (i)), the effect display device 11 starts displaying the display image “K4” at the final stage (fourth stage from the premise) of the step-up notice in the second fluctuation cycle. When the same type of decorative design as that in the left column is temporarily stopped and displayed in the stop display area HP5 in the middle column (FIG. 17 (k)), the effect display device 11 displays the last step-up notice in the second variation cycle. The display image “K4” at the stage (fourth stage from the premise) is deleted, and the step-up notice ends.

  Then, after the end of the third normal fluctuation cycle, the effect display device 11 again displays the decorative symbols in all rows based on the fluctuation pattern P4, and starts the last (fourth) fluctuation cycle (FIG. 17 ( l)). Then, the effect display device 11 executes a reach effect based on the variation pattern P4 (FIG. 17 (m)), and displays a decisive stop on the jackpot symbol according to the input of all symbol stop commands (FIG. 17 (n)). ).

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) The variation content of the variation cycle other than the last variation cycle includes the third normal variation based on the cycle pattern CP13. That is, after establishing the reach symbol combination, the overall control CPU 31a again displays the symbols in one of the specific columns (in this embodiment, the right column) again, and displays the symbols that have been changed and displayed again. The sequence is synchronized with the symbol of the last stop row (middle row), and the symbols of all rows can be temporarily stopped so that the chances are displayed. Thus, after the continuous effect is finished and the reach effect is assumed to be executed, the continuous effect can actually be continued and the player can be surprised. Even if reach is established, it is not determined whether or not the continuous production has ended. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the continuous production has been completed to the end.

  (2) In the fluctuation cycle of the fixed number of times (3 times in the present embodiment) in which the reach effect is fixed, the third normal fluctuation based on the cycle pattern CP13, that is, the reach is assumed to be established, and then the chance is changed again. Eyes were displayed and continuous production continued. As described above, when the third normal variation is executed in the variation cycle equal to or more than the fixed number of times, the player can be surely surprised without giving a sense of incongruity even once reach is established. Further, the third normal variation is executed in a variation cycle that is equal to or greater than the fixed number of times. For this reason, even if the reach effect is not executed after the reach is established, since the execution of the reach effect is confirmed, the player is not disappointed by the fact that the reach effect has not been executed. That is, the player can have a higher sense of expectation in the next and subsequent fluctuation cycles.

  (3) When executing the step-up notice, the overall control CPU 31a temporarily displays the display image of the last stage of the step-up notice in the fluctuation cycle, and the symbols in the specific column (left and right columns) are temporarily stopped in each fluctuation cycle. From now on, all the symbols in the row are displayed until they are temporarily stopped. Thereby, when the third normal variation based on the cycle pattern CP13 is executed, it is difficult to understand whether the reach effect is executed as it is after the reach is established or whether the chance effect is displayed and the continuous effect continues. be able to. In other words, by reaching the number of stages in the step-up notice until the symbols in the specific column (left and right columns) are temporarily stopped until the symbols in all the columns are temporarily stopped, the reach or the chance is maintained. It is difficult to understand whether the eyes are displayed or not, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (4) When the overall control CPU 31a executes the step-up notice, in the first fluctuation cycle, referring to the notice contents table T1, the contents of the step-up notice effect (number of stages) based on the decided variation pattern To decide. Further, when the overall control CPU 31a executes the step-up notice, in the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles, the contents (number of stages) of the step-up notice executed in the previous fluctuation cycle and the determined fluctuation pattern are used. Based on this, the contents of the effect of the step-up notice in the current fluctuation cycle are determined. In the present embodiment, step-up notices having the number of stages equal to or more than the last stage of the step-up notice executed in the previous fluctuation cycle are executed in the current fluctuation cycle. Thereby, since the production content of this time is determined based on the production content executed in the previous fluctuation cycle, it can be noted how it changes. Further, it is possible to pay attention not only to the contents of the effect of the notice effect in the last change cycle but also to the contents of the effect of the step-up notice in each change cycle. In addition, since the step-up notice of the number of stages equal to or more than the last stage of the step-up notice executed in the previous fluctuation cycle is executed in the current fluctuation cycle, the player becomes more stepped as the continuous performance continues. It can be expected that the number of stages of up-notification will increase and the expectation level of jackpot will increase. In other words, it is possible to focus attention on whether or not the chance effect is displayed and the continuous production continues, and the interest of the continuous production can be improved.

  (5) The chance is a symbol combination in which different types of symbols are displayed in a specific column (left and right columns), and the order of symbols in one or more columns is shifted by one on the basis of one of the symbol columns It is a symbol combination. Because of this chance, when the third normal variation based on the cycle pattern CP13 is executed, it is not necessary to move the decorative symbol so much when displaying the chance symbol from the reach symbol combination. It will be better. For this reason, it is not possible to know until just before whether or not the continuous production continues.

  (6) When the effect button 16 is operated during the operation effective period set for each fluctuation cycle, the step-up notice in the fluctuation cycle is executed. On the other hand, when the effect button 16 is not operated during the operation valid period, the step-up notice is not executed in the subsequent fluctuation cycle including the fluctuation cycle. As a result, if the player who does not want to execute the step-up notice does not operate the effect button 16 in any one operation valid period, the notice effect will not be executed thereafter, preventing an effect that the player does not want. Can do. Moreover, it can concentrate on a continuous production. On the other hand, the player who wants to execute the step-up notice can operate the effect button 16 for each variation cycle, and does not get bored.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
In the above embodiment, the effect display device 11 is a liquid crystal type, but it may be a dot matrix type or an 8-segment LED type effect display device, or may be a mechanical effect display device such as a drum type.

In the above embodiment, the number and type of variation patterns may be arbitrarily changed.
In the above embodiment, the reach determination value and the reach probability may be changed according to the gaming state (presence / absence of probability variation state, number of reserved memories, etc.).

  In the embodiment described above, the number of effective lines where the display result (symbol combination) of the symbol variation game is valid (big hit) may be arbitrarily changed. For example, only one effective line L2 may be used. In this case, as shown in FIG. 18, when the display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the active line, in each symbol row, in the display order of the decorative symbols, one stop before the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. It is necessary to display almost the upper half of the types of decorative patterns. Similarly, when the display result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed on the active line, in each symbol row, in the display order of the decorative symbols, almost the type of decorative symbols immediately after the stopped decorative symbols are displayed. The lower half is displayed. Incidentally, the player can discriminate between the front and rear decorative designs from the lower half or the upper half of the decorative designs. Thereby, it can be recognized that the chance eye is displayed and that the third normal variation is executed.

  In the above embodiment, the chance is a symbol combination in which different types of symbols are displayed in a specific column (not a reach symbol combination), and one or more columns of symbols based on any symbol column May be changed as long as the symbol combination is shifted by one. For example, “1 ☆☆” or “☆ 44” may be used. The chance may be displayed on an effective line other than the effective line L2.

In the above embodiment, the step-up notice need not be executed.
In the above embodiment, when determining the effect content of the step-up notice in the second and subsequent fluctuation cycles, it is determined based on the previous effect content (number of stages), but this need not be the case. For each change cycle, the effect of the step-up notice may be determined based on the change pattern.

  In the above embodiment, the step-up notice is executed, but the big hit notice for displaying the display image indicating the big hit expectation degree may be executed. At that time, the symbols in the specific columns (left and right columns) may be displayed once after the symbols in all the fluctuation cycles are temporarily stopped until the symbols in all the columns are temporarily stopped. In this way, it becomes difficult to know whether or not the chance eyes are displayed.

  -In the above embodiment, when the step-up notice is executed, the symbols in the specific column (left and right columns) are temporarily stopped and displayed until the symbols in all the columns are temporarily stopped in each fluctuation cycle. May be.

  In the above embodiment, the fluctuation cycle based on the cycle patterns CP11 and CP12 is executed. However, the decoration cycle is temporarily stopped and displayed in the order of the left column → the right column → the middle column, and the fluctuation cycle for displaying the chance eye is executed. You may do it.

In the above embodiment, the chance may be arbitrarily changed as long as it is not a reach symbol combination. For example, it may be “123” or “337”.
In the above-described embodiment, the step-up advance notice is executed more than the number of stages in the previous fluctuation cycle, but may be less than the number of stages.

In the above embodiment, the execution may be arbitrarily changed when the execution of the step-up notice starts. It may be executed immediately after the operation valid period ends.
-Although the above embodiment has been embodied in a pachinko gaming machine that uses one special symbol, it is a pachinko gaming machine that draws a big hit using two special symbols consisting of a first special symbol and a second special symbol. It may be embodied.

  In the above embodiment, when executing the fluctuation cycle of the second normal fluctuation, the decorative symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and then changed and displayed again. However, the change display may not be performed. In this case, the decorative symbols in the middle row are temporarily stopped and displayed so that the chance line is temporarily stopped and displayed on the active line L2.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The chance is a symbol combination in which different types of symbols are displayed in the specific column, and the symbol combination in which the order of symbols in one or more columns is shifted by one with reference to any symbol column The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is any one of claims 1 to 4.

  (B) It is provided with operation means that can be operated by a player, and the control means causes a plurality of types of game effects to be executed step by step in a predetermined order, and suggests the possibility of a big hit at the number of executed steps. The notice effect is configured to be executable for each variable cycle, and when the operation means is operated during the operation valid period set for each variable cycle, the notice effect in the variable cycle is executed, while the operation valid period The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein if the operation means is not operated during the period, the notice effect is not executed in the subsequent fluctuation cycle including the fluctuation cycle. Machine.

  (C) a display means for executing a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined order in a plurality of symbol rows, the display means from the start of variable display of symbols in all rows; In a game that executes a continuous effect in which a variable cycle in which a period from the start of variable display of symbols in all rows to a single stop display is continuously executed a plurality of times in a symbol change game in which the display until the fixed stop is displayed once , Comprising a control means for controlling the execution of the game effect related to the symbol variation game, the control means identifies a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle, in any variation cycle of the identified variation cycle, After the symbols of the same type are temporarily stopped and displayed in a predetermined specific column to establish a reach symbol combination, the symbols in any of the specific columns are variably displayed again. Gaming machine for causing again varying the order of the symbols of varying displayed in synchronization with the symbol of the final stop sequence, once stopped displaying the symbols in all the columns so as to display a predetermined opportunity eyes.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Production | presentation display apparatus, 30 ... Main control board, 30a ... Main control CPU, 30b ... Main control ROM, 30c ... Main control RAM, 32a ... Production control CPU, GH ... Image display part, P1-P10 ... Fluctuation pattern, CP11 to CP13... Cycle pattern, T1, T21 to T23, T31 to T34, T41 to T43.

Claims (1)

A display means is provided for executing a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed in a predetermined order in a plurality of symbol rows, and the display means displays a fixed stop display from the start of variation display of symbols in all rows. In a game machine that executes a continuous effect in which a variable cycle in which the period from the start of the change display of the symbols in all the rows to the stop display is executed once in a plurality of times in a pattern change game in which the process is performed once,
Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern for specifying the production contents of the symbol variation game;
Based on the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determining means, it is determined whether or not to execute a continuous effect, and in the case of executing a continuous effect, a variation that determines the number of variable cycles constituting one symbol variable game. Cycle determination means;
A symbol determining means for determining a symbol of each symbol row forming a symbol combination derived in the variation cycle;
Control means for controlling execution of a game effect related to the symbol variation game,
The symbol determining means determines a symbol of each symbol row so that a predetermined chance eye is displayed in a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle when a continuous effect is executed in the symbol variation game,
In the variation pattern, there are a variation pattern for reach production including reach production as a production content, and a variation pattern for outage production that does not include reach production as production content,
When the variation pattern for the offending effect is determined, the variation cycle determining means determines the variation cycle number less than the predetermined number of determinations from among the variation cycle numbers that can be determined in the determined variation pattern. On the other hand, when the variation pattern for reach production is determined, the number of variation cycles is determined from the number of variation cycles that can be determined in the determined variation pattern,
The control means includes
When the variation pattern for the reach effect is determined, the same type of symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column in a variation cycle other than the last variation cycle and the variation cycle equal to or more than the determined number of times. After the symbol combination is established, the symbols in any one of the specific columns are changed and displayed again, the order of the symbols is changed in synchronization with the symbols in the last stop column, and the chances are displayed. A gaming machine characterized by temporarily stopping and displaying symbols in all rows .

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